Rent hike forces beloved East L.A. burrito institution to leave Cesar Chavez Boulevard, but its younger sibling keeps the flame alive. Azteca Tortillería will roll its final flour tortilla at the original Cesar Chavez Boulevard counter on July 13, ending a 51‑year run that fed generations of Angelenos. The closure, driven by a steep rent increase and new property … Read more
Waiting a few extra years can add thousands to every monthly check—here’s how the math works. Retirement timing is a personal choice, yet the age you file for Social Security largely determines how much you’ll pocket over the rest of your life. Want to be sure you’re not leaving money on the table? Read on. … Read more
Tough economy, soaring costs push beloved McCook staple to switch off the smokers for good. Taste of Texas BBQ, the family‑run restaurant that turned South B Street into McCook’s unofficial living room, is shutting its doors after 23 busy and heartfelt years. The announcement, made on the owners’ social‑media pages has set off a wave of nostalgia, and … Read more
Digital banking keeps growing, and Bank of America has revealed exactly which brick‑and‑mortar offices across the United States will disappear next year. Bank of America, one of the country’s largest lenders, will trim its physical footprint in 2025 after noticing that far fewer customers step up to the teller window. While the move supports rising … Read more
Long‑standing California favorite sets last day for its South Bay “Volume Savings” shop, leaving fans hunting for their next chocolate fix. Sunnyvale’s iconic treat spot closed in May. See’s Candies has confirmed that its popular West El Camino Real store, which many residents considered “like losing an old friend,” served its last free sample on … Read more
Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick just lost another eatery, and the shake‑up is only beginning. Red Robin closed its doors on June 22 after the company announced plans to shutter 70 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The departure follows Bar Louie’s March shutdown next door, marking two vacancies in under a year on busy Route 18. Redevelopment plan promises … Read more
Lifetime tire service, 2 percent cash back, and early‑morning access are just a few advantages hiding behind the membership card. Costco’s $60 basic membership already delivers rock‑bottom prices on bulk staples and those famous $1.50 hot‑dog combos. Yet thousands of shoppers still leave money on the table by skipping benefits that come at no extra cost. … Read more
New Fed data spotlights the degrees most likely to keep entry‑level paychecks stuck below the national median. You worked hard for that diploma—but is it going to cover the rent? A fresh analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, using 2023 wage data, reveals that ten popular majors send full‑time graduates into the labor … Read more
Tiny wartime error, huge modern payoff—one 1943 copper cent has sold for more than many mansions. The most valuable U.S. penny ever auctioned was struck by mistake during World War II, yet a handful still hide in everyday change. Could one be hiding in yours? The 1943 copper Lincoln wheat penny owes its sky‑high price to … Read more
Kroger’s decision targets Milwaukee‑area neighborhoods in a bid to streamline under‑performing outletsKroger’s decision targets Milwaukee‑area neighborhoods in a bid to streamline under‑performing outlets. Neighborhood shoppers in southeastern Wisconsin are bracing for change. Kroger, the parent company of the Pick ‘n Save banner, has confirmed it will close five stores in and around Milwaukee as part of … Read more
Stricter renewal process zeroes in on recent accidents, health issues, and DUIs, leaving clean‑record seniors largely untouched. Thousands of older Californians could soon face extra scrutiny at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The agency’s updated renewal policy replaces blanket written exams with a sharper focus on traffic history and medical fitness—raising the question many retirees … Read more
Parents of neurodivergent and anxious flyers feel the squeeze as screeners target sensory plushies. A six‑year‑old boy left Connecticut’s Bradley Airport in tears last month after officers seized “Petey,” his weighted stuffed dog. The plush pal, filled with glass beads for calming pressure, triggered an explosive‑trace alarm and never made it past the checkpoint, spotlighting … Read more
Chesterfield‑based St. Luke’s Health System will close its 143‑bed Des Peres Hospital at 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road on Aug. 1, blaming persistently low patient volumes and mounting operating expenses. The move comes seven years after the nonprofit bought the campus from Tenet Healthcare and underscores the financial strain that has dogged community hospitals since the pandemic. “Our aim is … Read more
Federal and state aid aims to keep low‑ and middle‑income families safe. While record temperatures bake much of the nation, Washington has joined several states in urging residents to tap emergency energy aid before the next heat dome settles in. The main lifeline is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), but other local funds … Read more
Retail giant allocates $100 billion for data centers and automation as CEO Andy Jassy warns that many office positions may vanish, though new tech‑focused jobs could emerge. Amazon, already employing more than 1.5 million people worldwide, is preparing a sweeping corporate restructuring. Chief Executive Andy Jassy confirmed this week that the company will lean on artificial intelligence to … Read more
Retailer issues WARN notice confirming 381 job cuts at older Sunnyvale offices while newer Crossman Avenue site stays untouched. Walmart will lay off 381 corporate employees in Sunnyvale on Aug. 22, only a few months after the company celebrated the opening of a state‑of‑the‑art campus three miles away. The cuts are detailed in a June 18 Worker Adjustment … Read more
Mazda orders global recall over stability software flaw in 12,000 MX‑5 MiatasMazda hits the brakes on more than 12,000 2024‑25 MX‑5 Miatas after a stability‑control bug left drivers without warning lights, triggering a worldwide safety campaign. Mazda has issued an urgent recall for 12,244 MX‑5 Miatas built between December 19, 2023 and February 28, 2025, warning that a defective … Read more
The LIAM F1 turns quiet, low‑level breezes into electricity, offering homeowners a sharp alternative—or companion—to solar panels. A new chapter in the Netherlands’ long romance with wind power is unfolding over city roofs. The LIAM F1, a 1.5‑meter‑wide helical turbine weighing under 100 kg, captures 5 m/s winds and converts up to 88 percent into … Read more
Owners urged to park outside until dealers install free brake‑switch fix. General Motors is pulling 62,468 heavy‑duty Chevrolet Silverado chassis‑cab trucks off the road after discovering a brake pressure defect that can spark an electrical short — and, in the worst case, a fire. The action affects 2019‑2024 Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD models built … Read more
From the swan song of a downtown stalwart to the next chapter for a brunch favorite, here’s what’s changing and why it matters. Portland’s food scene has changed, with four beloved businesses making changes that will shake up residents and revamp weekend plans. Closures, comebacks, and community gatherings were announced on the calendar from June … Read more