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Berkeley’s Hot Topic could soon join the corporate family behind Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween in a reported $350 million deal.
Aug 05, 2026
Berkeley Hot Topic May Join Spencer’s, Spirit Halloween in $350 Million Mall-Goth Mega Deal
Jul 16, 2026
Pearl-Styled Cat & Jack Sandals Yanked From Bay Area Carts Over Choking Scare
Whistleblower Bombshell Has Oakland Firm Probing Alignment Healthcare's Books
Jul 10, 2026
Bay Area Fire Fears Put E‑Bike Battery Makers On The Hook
Target and the CPSC recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack toddler sandals after decorative pearls can fall off and pose a choking hazard; Target is offering full refunds.
Kaplan Fox has opened an investor probe into Alignment Healthcare after a whistleblower alleged expense misclassification inflated adjusted EBITDA. ALHC faces scrutiny ahead of its July 30 earnings call.
SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.
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