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The iconic Lost Coast Brewery building in Eureka, California, with a 'For Sale' sign visible, bathed in the warm glow of late afternoon sun.
Home & Local Living

California craft brewery Lost Coast goes up for sale after 36 years

After 36 years, Lost Coast Brewery, a pioneering institution that helped define California's craft beer scene, is officially for sale.

Baa' Yazzie·June 29, 2026
A closed On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurant with empty tables visible through darkened windows, symbolizing business failure.
The Food Corner

On the Border files for liquidation after restaurant closures

On June 12, 2026, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina closed all its company-owned restaurants across the U.

Baa' Yazzie·June 24, 2026
A FedEx truck driving through a challenging, stormy landscape with abstract representations of tariffs and market volatility in the background.
The Food Corner

FedEx Reports $25 Billion Quarter Amid Tariff Headaches

FedEx reported a 7.7% adjusted operating margin, its highest in four years, even as shares for its Freight division fell by nearly 13.8% on the same day. The company's fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earni

Baa' Yazzie·June 24, 2026
A sophisticated AI robot analyzing complex data streams on a holographic interface in a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing the dual nature of AI automation and security.
Local Features

AI Companies: Navigating Automation and Security Challenges

In November 2025, Anthropic disclosed 'the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign'.

Kian Parsa·June 20, 2026
Overwhelmed server room with chaotic AI data streams and a stressed project manager viewing a depleting budget graph.
Local Features

AI bills surge, threatening project cancellations and rising costs

Uber's entire annual AI budget was gone by April 2026.

Kian Parsa·June 14, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating on marketing strategies and partnership plans in a bright, modern meeting room.
The Food Corner

Organizations Forge New Partnership Strategies for Marketing Success

This week, a new coalition of Bellefonte nonprofits and marketing organizations secured official approval to form the Bellefonte Alliance, immediately setting its sights on a $74,000 federal grant.

Baa' Yazzie·June 13, 2026
A futuristic AI brain glowing intensely amidst a sprawling cityscape, representing the complex and often opaque nature of advanced artificial intelligence in business.
New in Town

Palantir CEO Karp Accuses AI Labs of Tokenmaxxing on Customers

Palantir CEO Alex Karp publicly accused leading AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic of 'tokenmaxxing,' prioritizing token consumption over tangible customer value.

Kian Parsa·June 12, 2026
A stressed CEO in a dimly lit boardroom, surrounded by chaotic AI projections, symbolizing the concept of 'AI psychosis' and its impact on business leadership.
The Food Corner

CEOs Warn of 'AI Psychosis' Affecting Business Leaders

Zeb Evans, ClickUp CEO, laid off 22% of his workforce after deploying 3,000 AI agents.

Baa' Yazzie·June 2, 2026
Diverse shoppers in a modern marketplace engaging with digital product information, with subtle Reddit branding integrated into the scene.
Local Features

Reddit's New Commerce Tools Tackle Business Customer Pain Points

Younger shoppers increasingly add 'Reddit' to their product search queries, especially for beauty, home improvement, and consumer electronics, reports RetailWire .

Kian Parsa·May 30, 2026
AI interfaces in a boardroom revealing questionable executive decisions, highlighting the need for genuine leadership.
Local Features

AI demands genuine leadership, exposing fakes across the org chart

A recent AI-powered audit at a Fortune 500 company revealed 30% of executive decisions relied on incomplete data, directly impacting quarterly performance ( Forbes, 2023 ).

Kian Parsa·May 25, 2026
Cinematic depiction of Anthropic's AI innovation contrasted with the vast infrastructure costs, symbolizing high revenue targets and immense operational expenses.
The Food Corner

Anthropic Targets $10.9B Q2 Revenue, Faces Billions in AI Costs

Anthropic projects $10.9B Q2 revenue, but faces billions in monthly AI infrastructure costs.

Baa' Yazzie·May 21, 2026
Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, looking determined and successful in her office, symbolizing her entrepreneurial journey after overcoming LSAT failures.
Founder Stories

Sara Blakely built Spanx after failing LSAT twice

Before building a $1.

Kian Parsa·May 18, 2026