Federal government makes historic investment in Calexico energy jobs
Representative Katie Porter (D-California) applauded a $1.2 billion federal investment In California as a regional hydrogen hub will generate 220,000 statewide.
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Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.
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The IRS says Microsoft may owe about $29 billion in back taxes. Microsoft disagrees
The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest.
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Top reasons employees are job hopping at any stage in career journey
NEW YORK, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – In today’s workforce job hopping stems from several contributing factors. The pros and cons can vary depending on a variety of variables. Employers and recruiters often times overlook the truth and see short term employment as a red flag. When in reality, the employee is simply looking for the
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La Fonda’s final hoorah, accepting pre-orders
Fans of Yuma food staple, La Fonda, will have one more opportunity to place an order before the restaurant closes for good.
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Mattel releases Stevie Nicks Barbie doll on sale
The doll is inspired by Nicks’ look on the 1977 Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” album cover, donning a long black dress with draped sleeves and black shoes.
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Arizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state’s groundwater
On Monday,Governor Katie Hobbs said the state had canceled Fondomonte Arizona’s lease in western Arizona’s Butler Valley and would not renew three other leases up for renewal there next year.
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Popular local Mexican restaurant closes after 83 years
The beloved Mexican restaurant has become a staple in the Yuma community, known for its tortillas and tamales.
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A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
For years, California didn’t regulate groundwater, allowing farmers and residents alike to drill wells and take what they needed. That changed in 2014 amid a historic drought, and as ever-deeper wells caused land in some places to sink.
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Gas prices continue to rise across the state of California
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon across the nation is $3.82, but in California, it’s $6.07. That’s compared to $6.03 Thursday and $5.78 a week ago, and just under the $6.18 at this time last year.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly highlights Arizona’s leadership in critical mineral production
In a press release, “as mineral demand accelerates to support production of clean energy technologies,” the hearing, which took place on Thursday, examined China’s dominance of global critical mineral markets, which “poses serious economic and national security concerns.”
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Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns
Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
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Target to close nine stores in major cities due to violence and theft
The affected stores include one in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, two locations in Seattle, Washington, three stores in the San Francisco-Oakland area, and three more in Portland, Oregon.
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Federal Trade Commission files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the FTC alleges that the tech giant deters sellers from discounting goods below what is available on Amazon, pushing prices higher across the internet.
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Imperial County Agriculture Commission releases livestock report
In a press release, the report, presented to the Board of Supervisors, is a summary of the “estimated acreage, yield and gross production value” for Imperial County’s agricultural production for 2022.
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Oscar Mayer changes name back to the “Weinermobile”
A few months ago, Oscar Mayer said it was changing the name of its iconic vehicle to the “Frankmobile.” But fear not, the “Weinermobile” is back.
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California auto workers join UAW strike against three automakers
United Auto Workers (UAW) employees are striking strike at a Mopar Parts Distribution Warehouse in Ontario. The facility supplies parts to dealerships throughout California, Nevada and Arizona for Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Ram and scores of other vehicles.
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US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates.
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Amazon hiring 250,000 seasonal workers for holiday rush
The company announced Tuesday it is hiring for a variety full-time, part-time and seasonal fulfillment center and transportation roles across the nation.
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X, formerly known as Twitter, announces moving toward monthly subscriptions
X CEO Elon Musk did not say how much a subscription would cost, or what other features would or would not be included with a low tier subscription.
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