Skalet Family Jewelers, a century-old business in Old Sacramento, closed its doors, marking the end of a storied local legacy established in 1975 by John Skalet.

Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed its bakeries on Wednesday. Founder Candace Nelson confirmed the move on Instagram; employees say many got little notice.

The Town of Garner introduces LaunchGARNER, a mentorship and sponsorship program to support local entrepreneurs, encouraging contributions from residents.

Law enforcement in Franklin, Louisiana, is searching for Jrevon Anderson, identified as the suspect in an attempted triple murder and arson case from December 27, 2025.

Billionaire David Hoffmann invests $35 million into Lee Enterprises and is set to become its chairman, with Lee raising a total of $50 million for growth and digital transition.

Michigan motorists face a gas tax increase to 52.4 cents per gallon, with the 6% sales tax removed, to fund $1.1 billion in transportation projects in 2026.

St. Louis police seek public help to identify a Christmas shooting suspect and have shared suspect images on Facebook. Tips can be confidentially reported to CrimeStoppers.

The New Orleans Fire Department tackled two major fires on New Year’s, one three-alarm fire in Algiers and another two-alarm in Uptown, which led to 18 people being displaced. No casualties were reported.

Tommy Bahama and other stores are closing at Towson Town Center, with crime and economic concerns cited as reasons, while local commerce remains hopeful, offering incentives to new businesses.

Investor materials show OpenAI averaged about $1.5M in stock‑based pay per employee across roughly 4,000 staff, a scale reshaping retention and investor math in San Francisco.

The Pittsburgh City Paper has shut down after 34 years, leaving a void in the city's alternative news scene. Financial challenges and a turbulent industry led to its closure by owner Block Communications.

As 2025 comes to a close, here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a cafe prepares to open, a Thai spa opens, a barbershop moves, and a former coffee shop hits the market.

Tokyo Central is opening a new store in Emeryville, offering a range of Japanese products and embodying the philosophy of Omotenashi hospitality. The grand opening includes a $10 gift certificate giveaway and other festivities.