US radio giant iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK -- Crippled by falling revenue and piles of debt, radio conglomerate iHeartMedia has filed for bankruptcy. The beleaguered company announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement with...
View ArticleCoronado cracks down on dockless bikes, fine companies
SAN DIEGO - Dockless bicycles, those ubiquitous two-wheelers that have overtaken downtown San Diego, have been declared a public nuisance in Coronado. The city said it plans to impound the bikes if...
View ArticleThe origin of the T-shirt
Today the T-shirt is a comfy wardrobe staple - an easy and versatile choice for a relaxing Saturday, a backyard barbecue, or even for work. It’s almost impossible to think of what today’s style would...
View ArticleStarbucks tests asking customers for an email address when they use in-store...
SEATTLE, Wash. – Using Starbucks’ WiFi will still be free, but there may be a few extra hoops to jump through before gaining access. Since 2010, Starbucks has asked that customers only their accept...
View ArticleValpak is slipping $100 checks in random coupon mailers
Ever just toss aside those letters from unknown senders, thinking it's just junk mail? A direct-marketing company called Valpak wants you to know there could be a surprise along with the coupons it...
View ArticleTroubled Green Flash brewery sold after foreclosure
SAN DIEGO – San Diego’s financially troubled Green Flash brewery has been sold to a group of investors following a foreclosure by the company’s principal lender, Comerica Bank. As a result of the sale,...
View ArticleDow plummets 500 points after China announces new tariffs
Watch Video NEW YORK — Stocks are getting hammered Wednesday as trade tensions between the United States and China reached a boiling point. The Dow tumbled as much as 500 points, or about 2%, at the...
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9 boring habits that can make you rich
The idea of being rich appeals to most of us. What’s not to like about a world where your only money trouble is how to spend it? Plus, in a world where money is plentiful, you’re free to do all kinds...
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15 highest paying jobs that don’t require advanced degree
Increased educational attainment certainly has its perks in the workplace. In the U.S., advanced-degree holders tend to command higher salaries and enjoy lower unemployment rates than those with less...
View ArticleSmoked sausage sold in San Diego stores recalled
SAN DIEGO – Thousands of pounds of smoked sausage sold in San Diego were recalled. Nearly 50,000 pounds of smoked sausage was recalled due to the possibility of it containing hard pieces of plastic....
View ArticleSears to close 40 more stores nationwide including El Cajon location
SAN DIEGO – Sears announced it will be closing 40 more of its stores across the country. One of the stores is in El Cajon and is expected to close in July. The company said the move was to keep pace...
View ArticleStarbucks are closing for anti-bias training: What you need to know
SAN DIEGO -- Starbucks will close about 8,000 company-owned locations on Tuesday afternoon to offer 175,000 employees a mandatory anti-bias training. Most of the 7,000 licensed stores, including those...
View ArticleMassive AT&T-Time Warner merger is complete
WASHINGTON — AT&T announced Thursday evening that it has completed the acquisition of Time Warner. The announcement comes two days after a judge ruled that the deal does not violate antitrust laws....
View ArticleTesla finally hits Elon Musk’s target for the Model 3
NEW YORK — Tesla finally hit Elon Musk‘s production goal for the Model 3. The company said in a regulatory filing Monday that it produced 5,031 Model 3s in the last week of the second quarter. Tesla...
View ArticleFacebook stock on track for its worst day ever
Watch Video NEW YORK – Facebook’s stock is set for its worst day ever — by far. Shares fell 19% at the opening bell on Thursday. Facebook warned investors on Wednesday that sales growth would slow in...
View ArticleTeacher quits to become full-time grocery shopper and doubles his salary
Watch Video SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – For one Florida man, the move from teaching to shopping not only changed his life but also his bank account. He’s now making six figures. “It’s kind of emotional....
View ArticleLowe’s to close all Orchard Supply Hardware stores
SAN DIEGO – Orchard Supply Hardware, a do-it-yourself chain, will close all store locations by the end of the year. The San Jose-based company, owned by Lowe’s, has 4,000 employees and has nearly 100...
View ArticleRalphs to phase out plastic bags at its stores
CINCINNATI — Kroger plans to eliminate plastic bags at stores by 2025. The company, which owns a sprawling list of supermarkets including Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and Ralphs, announced on Thursday...
View ArticleToyota recalling 1 million hybrids at risk of catching fire
NEW YORK – Toyota is recalling more than 1 million of its hybrid vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk. The automaker said Wednesday that the safety recall covers its Prius, Prius plug-in...
View ArticleEmbattled Silicon Valley startup Theranos shutting down following scandal
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Theranos, the Silicon Valley startup whose founder faces fraud charges, is preparing to wind down its business, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported that Theranos...
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