Economy
Congress passes short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown
Some of the House's most conservative members wanted deeper cuts for non-defense programs than that...
Problems at Mattel: Despite ‘Barbie’ success, its stock is a dud. Now an activist investor is circling
After surging during the pandemic, Mattel's stock performance has been middling, despite a surge after...
5 reasons why the feds are trying to block Kroger’s purchase of Albertsons
A lawsuit filed this week showed how far apart the government and companies are in...
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“Restaurant row” kicks off in downtown San Jose with mini golf venue
Urban Putt, a miniature golf venue in downtown San Jose with a unique flair, is...
Bay Area gaming giant Electronic Arts cutting about 5% of workforce
The video game maker said in a regulatory filing that its board approved a restructuring...
City of Santa Cruz awards Joby with $500,000 loan for local job creation
The Santa Cruz City Council approved a motion at its meeting Tuesday to provide local...
‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ 14 other film projects getting California tax credits
Productions of at least $1 million get a tax break when filming in the state....
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Tech and hotel layoffs jolt Bay Area job market as economic woes widen
An electric vehicle company and a big hotel have disclosed plans for hundreds of job...
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Big Santa Clara apartment complex is bought in deal that tops $100 million
A big apartment complex in Santa Clara near a train station has been bought for...
How Panera Bread ducked California’s new $20 minimum wage law
The specificity of the exemption has puzzled observers for months, especially after Gov. Newsom told...