Brentwood Costco customers line up early, many for bourbon

Some customers in Brentwood lined up a day ahead of Friday's new Costco opening, in the hopes of scoring good deals, especially on bourbon. 

On the Border: Popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

On the Border, a Tex-Mex chain owned by Argonne Capital Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles to compete in the current economic environment.

Walgreens agrees to $10B private equity buyout—what it means for shoppers

Walgreens has agreed to a $10 billion buyout, taking the company private after years of financial struggles. Here’s what it could mean for store closures, pharmacies, and shoppers.

Target boycott: Atlanta pastor's 40-day 'fast' begins over DEI rollback

Target's stock has dropped more than 13% in a month, and now the company is facing a 40-day fast over its decision to rollback its DEI initiatives.

Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know

The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.

As Party City stores close for good, these brands may take their place

Two major retailers have emerged with deals to take over Party City locations as the discount party supply chain prepares to close its doors after 40 years in business.

McDonald's CEO gives 3 predictions for the restaurant business in 2025

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski this week offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.

85-year-old East Bay tailor closes shop after 3 decades

An 85-year-old tailor is closing shop after 35 years in business. Kilja Kim's retirement has prompted an outpouring of love from the community.

Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says

A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices

Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.

Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit

Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

Olivera Egg Ranch in San Jose closing for good at the end of March

The Olivera Egg Ranch will close for good next month and staff members say the ranch will be sold, making room for new homes to be built.