Home sales drop as prices reach March record high
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported existing home sales fell to just over $4 million last month.
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Trader Joe’s recalls fresh basil due to salmonella outbreak
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 12 related illnesses were reported, with one person being hospitalized. Among the symptoms from salmonella poisoning: Extreme vomiting, dry mouth and dizziness.
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Gas prices in California climbs above $7 per gallon
In Menlo Park, one gas station is listing prices at over $7 per gallon. However, according to AAA, the state average currently sits at $5.43 per gallon; a 48 cent increase over this time last month.
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Tesla to recall nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator
Tesla says 3,878 of the vehicles will be called back for repair, including all those manufactured between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024.
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Allo Fiber teamed with ARIZONA@WORK hosting its Hiring Event
Allo Fiber partnered up with ARIZONA@WORK to help host its Hiring Event.
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Yuma City Council to vote on wastewater local limits changes
On Tuesday night, the Yuma City Council will vote on approving wastewater local limits that industrial users can discharge into the sewer system.
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El Centro to open its first Goodwill
A new Goodwill Center will be opening soon in El Centro, which will be the first in the entire Imperial Valley.
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Airbnb wants more renters to host short-term rentals
Airbnb wants to enable more renters, not just homeowners to share their residences for cash.
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Americans concerned about saving money for retirement
According to a recent study from Northwestern Mutual, U.S. adults believe they’ll need about $1.5 million to retire comfortably. That’s 53% more than people thought they needed just four years ago.
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Astronomers Without Borders accepts recycled eclipse glasses
There are a number of organizations that recycle or reuse them. Astronomers Without Borders has been accepting donations of eclipse glasses for 15 years. They partner with organizations where you can drop off or mail your used glasses.
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Biden administration limits “forever chemicals” in drinking water
This new standard will require water utilities to filter out five of the forever chemicals, also called PFAS, that are currently found in half of the drinking water in the U.S.
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Financial services company says surging oil prices are number one threat to economy
U.S. oil prices are approaching $90 a barrel, with global prices nearing $92 a barrel. Those are the highest levels in five months.
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Gas prices rose 7.01 cents in the past two weeks
Retail gas prices went up by at least seven cents in the past two weeks. The national average price for regular gas now sits at $3.67 per gallon.
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Over eight million laundry detergent packets recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the outer packaging containing the packets meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk to children if the contents are ingested.
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Theme park insider shares thoughts on Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe
In the latest announcement from Universal Orlando Resort, the company took guests inside another world coming to Epic Universe.
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Yuma has 15th smallest minority homeownership gap in U.S.
Minority homeownership in Yuma is on the decline.
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99 Cents Only stores closing
The 99 Cents Only Stores company has announced that they will close down all 371 stores in Arizona, California, Texas, and Nevada.
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New Takos & Beer location postponed to open April 13 after fire
The new Takos & Beer restaurant that caught fire in Yuma is still set to have a grand opening.
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Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
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Disney fends off boardroom blitz during shareholders meeting
The company’s corporate leadership was facing a bold attack from billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz, who loudly pushed the company to come up with a concrete succession plan and derided efforts to make more diverse movies and shows.
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