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The Biz Beat: San Jose’s Burger Bar is a 1950s classic
Burger Bar in San Jose might have been what musician Chuck Berry was thinking about when he rhapsodized in “Back in the U.S.A.”about a place where “hamburgers sizzle on an open grill night and day.” The restaurant, founded in 1953 by Albert Berger, predates the classic song by six years and was the first of... The post The Biz Beat: San Jose’s Burger Bar is a 1950s classic appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Loss prevention officer pushed in retail heist in Daly City
(KRON) – Three people were arrested after one of the suspects pushed a loss prevention officer to evade authorities in a retail heist at TJ Maxx, according to the Daly City Police Department. Daly City police officers responded to the Serramonte Shopping Center's TJ Maxx for the report of a robbery at 8:42 p.m. on […]
Intel, Amazon, Kaiser, EV charging firm chop hundreds of Bay Area tech jobs
SAN JOSE — Several employers have revealed plans to slash hundreds of Bay Area tech jobs in a disquieting reminder that staffing reductions are widening for the region’s sputtering economic engine. Intel, Amazon, Kaiser and electric vehicle charging firm FreeWire Technologies have disclosed their intentions to conduct layoffs...
Thrive Market Settles for $1.55 Million in Santa Clara over Alleged Deceptive Practices
Thrive Market, an e-commerce platform specializing in natural and organic food products, has agreed to shell out a hefty $1.55 million in a legal slapdown over alleged deceptive business practices, including false advertising and sneaky subscription renewals. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, as part of a consumer protection crusade, spearheaded the charge against the company for violating parts of California's Automatic Renewal Law and False Advertising Law, according to the District Attorney's Office.
2 Bay Area hospitals host special proms for young patients
Two hospitals on both sides of the Bay held a special prom for their teen patients on Friday night. Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco hosted the annual event. Dozens of patients attended the prom held in Oakland. They ranged in age from 15 to 20. 20-year-old Janiah...
Heckler shoves pro-Palestine protester at Stanford, officers step in
STANFORD, Calif. - A heckler showed up to a pro-Palestine prayer vigil during a peaceful protest at Stanford on Friday night, causing a heated confrontation. The man was caught on cell phone video shouting and pushing a student protester. He could be seen resisting law enforcement commands to stand down...
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