Neighborhood eateries still face trouble

Neighborhood eateries still face trouble

It was the end of October when Monica Plazola, owner of Oakland’s Seawolf Public House, gathered her staff to share some bad news: The neighborhood gathering spot, which opened seven years ago near Jack London Square, would close the following month if they weren’t able to turn things around. She’d seen friends shutter other restaurants in … Read more

Radhika Apte’s Controversial Statement on Tollywood Sparks Debate on Social Media |

Radhika Apte’s Controversial Statement on Tollywood Sparks Debate on Social Media |

Bollywood actress Radhika Apte is making waves across social media platforms as a resurfaced controversial statement she made about the Telugu film industry sparks heated discussions online.In an old interview with film critic Rajeev Masand, Radhika sparked controversy by criticising the Telugu film industry. She stated, “The one industry I’ve struggled the most with is … Read more

Info Edge: Is there any pick-up seen in IT hiring? Chintan Thakkar answers

Info Edge: Is there any pick-up seen in IT hiring? Chintan Thakkar answers

“So, non-IT are multiple sectors and there are some pockets where it is still growing at a faster rate. Few sectors where it is not growing as fast as what it was let us say two quarters ago,” says Chintan Thakkar, Wholetime Director & CFO, Info Edge.AI is surely picking up pace. And because of … Read more

Coffee importing company grabs big industrial complex in Oakland

Coffee importing company grabs big industrial complex in Oakland

OAKLAND — An East Bay coffee importer has bought a 73-year-old industrial and logistics complex in Oakland in a deal that shows some commercial real estate markets remain sturdy despite the wobbly office and retail sectors. Royal Coffee, acting through an affiliate, has bought a warehouse, distribution and manufacturing property at 5901 San Leandro Street … Read more

Government, industry discuss ways for successful implementation of PLI schemes

Government, industry discuss ways for successful implementation of PLI schemes

NEW DELHI: Senior government officials and industry players have discussed ways to enhance collaborations and create a clear action plan for successful implementation of PLI schemes, an official statement said on Sunday. Around 1,200 delegates including beneficiary companies under the PLI (production linked incentive) scheme for 14 sectors and officials met on February 3 to … Read more

Hayward industrial site where Berkeley Farms once operated is bought

Hayward industrial site where Berkeley Farms once operated is bought

HAYWARD — An industrial site in Hayward where Berkeley Farms once operated has been bought for more than $100 million, a deal that suggests some Bay Area commercial real estate properties can still attract eager buyers. The property, located at 25500 Clawiter Road in Hayward, was bought for $103 million, documents filed on Jan. 23 … Read more

Sony is the Most Popular Camera Brand Among Average Japanese Users

Sony is the Most Popular Camera Brand Among Average Japanese Users

The annual BCN Awards provide a reasonably good indication of what cameras and lenses proved popular in the year past, and the BCN Awards 2024 show that some familiar faces sold a lot of photography equipment last year. Before diving into the numbers, contextualization is critical. The BCN Awards exclusively account for the Japanese market, … Read more

The L.A. Times Lays Off At Least 115 Newsroom Staffers

The L.A. Times Lays Off At Least 115 Newsroom Staffers

The Los Angeles Times reports that it has begun laying off employees on Tuesday, with at least 115 newsroom staff slated to be let go. The cuts amount to more than 20% of the newsroom, which comprises writers, photographers, and other vital positions. The new round of cuts is one of the most significant workforce … Read more

Outdoor Photographer’s New Owner is Now Suing the Former Owner

Outdoor Photographer’s New Owner is Now Suing the Former Owner

The BeBop Channel has filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts against Ziplin Group, LLP and its owner, Jeffrey Wolk, over BeBop’s acquisition of Madavor Media early last year. This is yet another odd and unfortunate chapter in a thoroughly ridiculous story. Recapping the entire situation requires a novel and some financial forensics, so here is a … Read more