UCSF Doc Drops Bombshell: Big Tobacco Playbook Built Your Kid's Lunchables
A UCSF analysis finds Philip Morris used tobacco‑era R&D to shape Lunchables and other ultraprocessed foods. The findings revive debate about labeling, marketing and school meals.
Bank of America CEO Compares 2026 World Cup to 'Hundred Super Bowls' for Bay Area
Bank of America's CEO says the bank's FIFA World Cup sponsorship could bring major activity to the Bay Area, comparing the tournament to 'a hundred Super Bowls.' Local planners and businesses are already lining up activations and ticket programs.
Stockton Rockets To No. 2 As California Job Hotspots Torch The Rest Of The U.S.
New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.
Oakland Court Showdown as Importer Slaps Global Container Giants for Pandemic Price Hikes
An Arizona importer sued four major container makers in Oakland, accusing them of a pandemic‑era scheme to restrict supply and inflate prices. The suit follows a DOJ indictment unsealed in May.
Supreme Court Hauls Robinhood’s Wild IPO Roller Coaster Into The Spotlight
The Supreme Court asked the Trump administration to weigh in on Robinhood's bid to block an investor suit tied to its July 2021 IPO. The outcome could change IPO disclosure rules.
Castro Business Briefs: Rainbow Mural Repainted, Ampersand Moves & European Wax Closes
Happy Pride Month! Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Progress Pride Flag mural gets repainted, a flower shop moves, and a hair removal salon closes.












