Business Archives

FDA recalls applesauce pouches for also containing chromium

January 8, 2024 6:48 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), lead-tainted applesauce pouches may have also contained another toxic substance.

La Fonda reopens under new ownership months after initially closing

January 7, 2024 11:50 AM Zackary Moran-Norris, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

The popular local Mexican restaurant, La Fonda, has reopened after initially closing on September 30, 2023.

FAA temporarily grounds Boeing 737 planes

January 7, 2024 11:22 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The agency said about 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes in the U.S. require immediate inspections before they can return to flight. The decision comes after a wall panel on an Alaska Airlines flight detached midair on Friday.

California animal rescue’s Facebook page hacked

January 6, 2024 10:16 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Zach Skow, founder of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue in Tehachapi, California realized too late he was victim of a scam and lost 15 years of work.

Hotel Del Sol in downtown Yuma seeks more money

January 3, 2024 4:09 PM Eduardo Morales

The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office is requesting another change of order worth $214,030 for pre-construction services for Hotel Del Sol.

Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon

January 4, 2024 9:58 AM The Associated Press

The Biden administration is providing $162 million to Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips — the second funding announcement tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

Starbucks now lets customers use their own cups

January 3, 2024 11:44 AM CNN Newsource, Vanessa Gongora

Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for nearly all orders.

Vermont chocolate maker celebrates quarter-century in business, changes recipes

December 31, 2023 12:44 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

Welcome to Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, which just marked 25 years in business. Founded by the parents of a son with a serious nut allergy, the brand grew from the Champlain Islands to larger space in Colchester, finding steady growth over the years.

California’s minimum wage increases ahead of the new year

December 31, 2023 12:05 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

California’s minimum wage will be increased to $16.00 an hour starting January 1, and several business owners share how the pay increase will impact their businesses.

Google agrees to settle $5 billion privacy lawsuit

December 31, 2023 11:40 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Lawyers said they have agreed to a binding term sheet through mediation and they are expected to present a formal settlement for court approval by February 24.

Lukeville border closure having an impact on businesses

December 27, 2023 11:18 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Business owners in Rocky Point are feeling direct impacts as Arizona heads into the fourth week of the Lukeville shutdown as Customs officers focus on processing migrants.

Food City to offer a free bowl of menudo on New Year’s Day

December 26, 2023 11:44 AM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, menudo is said to be a hangover remedy “as many people believe that menudo allieviates the symptoms of a hangover.”

Twitter to pay its employees millions of dollars due to contract violation

December 26, 2023 6:24 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The judge sided with a former executive of the company who sued Twitter, now known as X, claiming breach of contract.

Florida candy shop makes candy canes for the holidays

December 24, 2023 2:53 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

Every November and December, Florida residents can catch a glimpse in the window or walk inside and see how magic is made all from scratch without the use of a machine.

Tesla recalls over 120,000 vehicles over faulty doors

December 23, 2023 4:46 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

In a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website, Tesla acknowledged the affected doors can be unlocked during a crash, which could cause the door to unlatch and open, increasing the risk of injury.

Developers want water policy changes in response to construction limits on metro Phoenix’s fringes

December 23, 2023 9:53 AM AP News

Capitol Media Services reported that the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona wants lawmakers to remove what it calls a “moratorium on home buildings in the most affordable parts” of metro Phoenix, saying the move is leading to escalating home prices.