FBI Phoenix offers safe online surfing advice
FBI Phoenix said they want to educate parents and students on how to safely search and be online as kids go back to school.…
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Netflix to end its DVD service next month, streaming service not affected
The move was first announced in April, with Netflix saying its final discs will be shipped September 29, and the company also announced that…
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Electric car owners get cash for charging during off-peak hours
Electric vehicles (EV) are more popular than ever. According to Cox Automotive, second quarter sales for EVs jumped 48% in the past…
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Nordstrom store in San Francisco closes after 30 years
The city hasn’t said what will be going into the space, but the mayor has mentioned trying to build a soccer stadium in the downtown…
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Eye drops recalled, possible fungal contamination
The agency says it has recalled Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops over contamination…
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Starbucks fall menu more popular than ever
The weather outside says summer, but for many the first sign of fall just arrived. On Thursday, Starbucks put Pumpkin Spice Lattes back on the menu,…
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Hyundai recalls almost 40,000 Elantra HEV vehicles
Hyundai recalling nearly 40,000 Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error that can potentially cause the car to accelerate after the brake pedal…
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How to avoid contractor fraud after Yuma was rocked by tropical storm Hilary
To repair storm damages, Yuma locals should stay cautious to avoid contracting scams in the…
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Shein and Forever 21 team up in hopes of expanding reach of both fast-fashion retailers
Fast fashion retailers Shein and Forever 21 are going into business…
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Uber raises minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high
Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary…
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Power outages across Yuma County, APS reports
According to the Arizona Public Service’s (APS) outage map on their website, they reported four outages in the Yuma County…
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GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit agrees to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles asked for the reduction after a Cruise vehicle without a human driver collided with an unspecified…
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IID prepares for Hurricane Hilary and provides tips to prepare in case of power outage
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is prepared for Hurricane Hilary’s potential impact in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys over the…
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San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion
San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service — less than a week after California regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite…
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While a criminal case against a Tesla driver ends, legal and ethical questions on Autopilot endure
A criminal prosecution against a Tesla driver in Los Angeles County will end on Tuesday, the final step of a case believed to be the first time in…
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New local business opens its doors
A new business opened its doors Thursday in the City of…
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Twitter-turned-X CEO Linda Yaccarino focuses on winning back big brands on Elon Musk’s platform
The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back and advertising on…
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Writers’ strike nears 100 days, entertainment industry at standstill
The writers’ strike just hit the 100 day mark, equaling the impasse between Hollywood writers and the studios that ended after 100 days in 2008. And…
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Tyson Foods closing four plants after releasing third quarter earnings
A Tyson plant in North Little Rock, Arkansas has more than 300 employees. It will close in early October after being open for more than 50…
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Recalling a wild ride with a robotaxi named Peaches as regulators mull San Francisco expansion plan
It happened one night last September when a Chevy Bolt named Peaches picked me up outside a San Francisco bar. Our ensuing half-hour ride together…
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