Two of the biggest luxury department store chains in the country are joining forces, with a…
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Hiltzik: How the fast-food industry uses deceptive employment numbers
The fast-food industry has been wringing its hands over the devastating impact on its business from…
Rubio’s Coastal Grill abruptly shuts down 48 restaurants in California
Rubio’s Coastal Grill, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant based in Carlsbad, has abruptly closed 48 stores in…
Tesla cutting 601 jobs in Bay Area, a sign of more problems
In the fourth straight week of layoff announcements, Tesla said it is now concentrating on reducing…
What Los Angeles restaurant Botanica does with your dollar
My industry has always been as difficult as it is magical. In the post-pandemic era, challenges…
Behind Gov. Newsom’s plan for faster review of insurance rate hikes
With insurers continuing to pull back from the California’s homeowners’ market, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to…
Walmart launches store-branded food line catering to younger shoppers
Walmart on Tuesday launched a line of store-branded groceries, stocking shelves with items like hot honey…
Set college costs based on what graduates are likely to earn
It took me by surprise when my son initially floated the idea of not going to…