Barnes & Noble will close its 33‑year Redwood City store at Sequoia Station this September as the chain opens new Bay Area locations. Local alternatives and the site's future remain unclear.

USDA guaranteed $80M in loans for two sawmill projects — $50M for a Tahoe‑area mill and $30M for an Oregon expansion — aimed at boosting processing capacity and jobs.

Goldman Sachs says equities now make up a larger share of U.S. household wealth than homes for the first time since World War II, shifting the wealth effect toward stocks. The move concentrates both upside and downside in public markets.

California YouTube TV subscribers who were auto-renewed between 2017 and 2021 may be eligible for roughly $92 from a $7.5M settlement; claims are due Aug. 30, 2026.

Apple Music quietly raised subscription prices last Friday, lifting individual, family and student plans. The increases appear on Apple’s pricing pages and change the Apple One math for some households.

Ford recalled 288,314 2016–2019 Explorers after roof‑rail covers were found to loosen and, in some cases, detach; dealers will inspect and fix affected vehicles free.

Kratos will build Elroy Air's Chaparral cargo drones in Sacramento, adding more than 50 jobs and aiming to start production in late 2026.

Boot Barn and Hobby Lobby have opened in the former Kmart at Plaza North in Petaluma; Grocery Outlet is set to open Aug. 27, 2026. The redevelopment splits the old anchor into three stores.

General Mills recalled 735,840 Pillsbury Hard Roll and Kaiser roll dough cases after the FDA flagged possible glass contamination; the products were distributed to Walmart in‑store bakeries across 19 states.

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.

Stripe and Advent reportedly offered $60.50 a share for PayPal, valuing the San Jose company at more than $53 billion. The bid lifts shares and would create a payments giant with heavy regulatory eyes on it.

Disney says Hulu will remain for now, but a leaked internal plan called "Project Gemini" shows a migration that could retire the Hulu app by late 2026. What subscribers should know.

The Planning Commission denied Infinity Salvage's permit after inspectors found leaks, hazardous battery storage and lingering fire damage, putting the decades‑old yard on track to close.