According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially announced the next Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, impacting recipients in the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Alaska. However, Hawaii will not receive a COLA increase, making it the…
According to The Street, Poultry producers have faced significant financial distress as fluctuating prices over the last two years have proven to be the breaking point for many companies. The industry experienced a surge in July 2022 when poultry prices reached an all-time high, but this euphoria was short-lived, as prices began to decline sharply…
According to The Street, Maintaining demand for clothing styles is crucial for the success of retail apparel companies. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on clothing retailers, leading to store closures, supply chain disruptions, and a significant decline in brick-and-mortar shopping. As more people worked from home, there was a noticeable shift away…
According to The Street, The retail sector has struggled since the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to financial distress and a wave of bankruptcy filings among various companies. Retailers have grappled with store closures, supply chain issues, a shift in consumer preferences away from brick-and-mortar malls and shopping centers, and rising labor costs—all contributing to declining revenues….
According to The Street, After several shaky months, the restaurant industry is beginning to show signs of recovery for struggling businesses. High inflation over the past two years has led to increased prices across various sectors, prompting consumers to be more mindful of their spending habits. As a result, diners are now prioritizing value when…
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is investigating a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a woman walking alone on Tuesday evening. According to SJPD, the incident occurred at 6:31 p.m. at the intersection of South Fifth and East Fernando streets. A man driving a silver 2018 Nissan Sentra struck the woman as…
The evening commute in Woodside on Wednesday was significantly impacted, but it had little to do with traffic and everything to do with politics as supporters gathered to rally for the upcoming November general election. “I’m here to celebrate J.D. Vance. We want him to know he is loved here in California,” said Trump supporter…
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office’s Retail Theft Task Force recently apprehended 10 individuals at a Target store in San José. According to a post on the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the arrests took place last week at the Target located on N. Capitol Avenue. The suspects were caught in the act…
The San Mateo Police Department has arrested a 29-year-old man, Carlos Utan, for allegedly vandalizing several cars along South Fremont Street on October 7. Officers responded to multiple reports of a male suspect damaging vehicles in the area. Witnesses described seeing Utan breaking mirrors and windshields of parked cars with a stick. Upon arrival, police…
A 46-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial on murder charges following a fatal shooting in East Palo Alto in 2022, according to San Mateo County prosecutors. Details of the Case John Caisiano Thompson is accused of murdering Breanna Labat, a 32-year-old woman who was renting a room in his home on Daphne Way….