Kohl's confirms closing five Bay Area stores, part of 27 nationwide by April 2025, citing underperformance and strategic focus. Affected employees offered severance or roles at other locations.

Kohl's is closing 27 stores, including 5 in the Bay Area, amid strategic real estate reevaluation, despite challenges reflected in its stock drop and layoffs at locations like Pleasanton.

The Napa County judiciary ruled against Hoopes Vineyard in a compliance case, confirming the importance of following winery permit processes for public health and fairness in business operations.