Yellow Corporation’s closure having a ripple effect in trucking industry
The news of major freight and shipping company Yellow Corporation’s closure is having a ripple effect on the trucking industry.
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Department of Labor recovers almost $115,000 from Yuma sports bar
The Department of Labor conducted an investigation into the pay practices of Wheezy’s Sports Bar & Grill, which has recovered $114,996 in back wages and damages for 86 employees.
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Twitter’s “X” sign removed, social media company fined
According to the Department of Building Inspection in San Francisco, a notice of violation was issued to the property owner of the X headquarters on Friday.
Continue Reading Yellow Corporation going out of business, file for bankruptcy
The trucking firm has ceased operations and is expected to officially file for bankruptcy protections. This news comes after years of financial struggles and growing debt.
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California brewing company closes on August 1
Anchor Brewing Company is the oldest craft brewing company in the nation, but now, the 127-year-old brewer is closed. However, there is still some steam in an employee plan to purchase the brewery and keep it in San Francisco.
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UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers, potentially dodging calamitous strike
UPS has reached a tentative contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union, potentially averting a strike that threatened to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.
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City of Yuma asks local contractors to take online survey
The City of Yuma is hoping to attract more local bidders to city projects and is launching an online survey for area contractors.
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Important car tips to keep maintained throughout the hot months
It’s extremely important to not put off your car’s maintenance to avoid it breaking down in this extreme heat and to not stay stranded, Jeff McCloud, Manager of Express Auto/ RV Care Center, said.
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No Powerball winner in Monday’s drawing, climbed to $1 billion
The winning numbers in Monday night’s drawing were 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and the Powerball was 21. The estimated jackpot was $900 million. The next drawing is this Wednesday, July 19.
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Industry insiders offer dire predictions regarding the Hollywood strike
With two of LA’s most powerful unions now joining forces on the picket lines, the economic repercussions could be seismic, and the question everyone is asking, “When will it all end?”
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Pharmaceutical company seeks FDA approval for new Alzheimer’s treatment
According to Eli Lilly, results from a clinical trial found the drug called “Donanemab” helped slow the decline in patients in the early stages of the illness, by as much as 60%.
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Extreme temperatures energy saving tips
The triple digit temperatures are not going anywhere anytime soon. It is always best to know what you can do to save some energy and money in these hot summer months.
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3D-printed home built in California town affected by 2018 wildfires
The house was built in Redding, a town that lost 1,100 homes in the 2018 wildfires. A four-part partnership between Emergent 3D, City of Redding, AccessHome and Don Ajamian Construction brought this project to reality.
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California State Fair opens amid heat wave
After passing through security, people who walked in the door got mister fans. Bags complete with the whole kit, batteries and all to keep them safe from the heat.
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United Airlines pilots reach labor deal, will receive 40% pay raise
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) says the agreement also includes better retirement benefits, job security, and addresses quality of life issues.
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Powerball jackpot drew Saturday’s numbers
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing are 57, 43, 02, 55, 09 and the Powerball is 18. The $829 million jackpot is one of the largest in the game’s history. But some experts have expressed concerns about the game.
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IAC Chairman and “Pivot” podcast host on Hollywood strikes
Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC Barry Diller and “Pivot” podcast host Kara Swisher spoke with Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan on the Hollywood strikes.
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‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations
“Dead Reckoning Part One,” the seventh film in the 27-year-old series, had been forecast to better the franchise high of the previous installment, “Fallout,” which opened with $61 million domestically in 2018. Instead, it also fell short of the $57.8 million “Mission: Impossible II” debuted with in 2000.
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Calipatria gets first look at Lithium Valley
CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Early visions of what Lithium Valley could look like in Imperial County. The city of Calipatria is set to be the center of a geothermal gold mine in search for untapped lithium deposits. One company showed residents this evening the first steps of what that process may look like. Energysource
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Food trucks are open despite heat
Temps are in the triple digits in the Desert Southwest and it’s not stopping food trucks from serving local customers.
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