SBDC to host Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be having a Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop to help assist future entrepreneurs.
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Valentine’s Day expected to reach a spending record
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion.
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UPS to lay off about 12,000 employees due to decline in revenue
UPS says major layoffs are on the way as the company released a statement on Tuesday, saying it would cut about 12,000 employees due to a decine in revenue combined with rising labor costs.
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Dunkin Donuts sued by lactose intolerant customers
The $5 million class action lawsuit was filed by a group of lactose intolerant customers who say the coffee and donut chain overcharged them for non-diary alternatives.
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25 people experience power outage, according to APS
According to APS’ outage map, the outage took place in the areas of 18th Street and 19th Street, and 1st and 2nd Avenue at around 10:10am.
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IRS unveils new direct tax filing program ahead of tax season
The IRS is piloting its Direct File Program in 12 states, including Arizona, California and Nevada.
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Culinary Union reach tentative agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
The deal comes after the union held an informational picket outside Circa, Golden Nugget, and Fremont. The new five-year deal is expected to impact nearly 700 workers.
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UAW President Shawn Fain on support for Biden, future of auto industry and ceasefire
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan about UAW’s support for President Joe Biden, the future of the auto industry and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 plane arrives in San Diego airport
It was the airline’s first Max 9 flight since the FAA grounded the aircraft nearly three weeks ago after a door plug blew out from the plane’s side panel on a Portland flight.
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Netflix sees a surge in subscribers in the company’s fourth quarter
The company reported it added 13.1 million subscribers in the December quarter. That’s the largest ever fourth quarter subscriber growth, which exceeds the projected gains of 8.97 million.
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Small Business Development Center helping local entrepreneurs
The Small Business Development Center in Yuma helps entrepreneurs in Yuma and La Paz County looking to start their businesses.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: “Shark Tank” Season 16 casting for local entrepreneurs
According to a press release, those who participate can present their products and companies to the Sharks in hopes of “landing an investment and invaluable mentorship.”
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FAA calls for checking on a second Boeing plane
On Sunday, the agency recommended visual inspections of door plugs on the 737-900er after some operators reported unspecified issues with bolts during maintenance inspections.
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Walmart employees to see pay raise next month
Walmart announced last week that the average salary for store managers will go from $117,000 to $128,000 a year. That’s a 9.4% increase.
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Los Angeles Times Guild members participate in walkout
The Guild said, in a statement, that the times is planning to lay off a “significant” number of journalist. However, an exact number has not been specified at this time.
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California Forever to hold press conference on ballot initiatives
According to NBC News, the press conference will be about presenting a proposed ballot initiative to build middle-class homes in safe, walkable neighborhoods.
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USPS to increase cost stamps and other mailing services
The United States Postal Service (USPS) says the price adjustments are needed to achieve its delivering for the America 10-year plan.
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Federal judge blocks JetBlue-Spirit merger
The ruling is a major win for Biden’s Justice Department, which sued to stop the merger, alleging it would drive up fares for some of the most price-sensitive consumers.
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Employees feel more productive working at the office than at home, according to a study
According to a study conducted by the Gensler Research Institute, over 60% of employees across nine countries feel that in order to feel more productive, they need to be in the office.
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Social Security changes in 2024: What you need to know
U.S. inflation continued to decline in 2023, and the financial picture for Americans, including retirees, is improving.
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