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Lowe’s To Buy OSH For $205 Million In Cash

Lowe’s plans to expand its California presence with an acquisition of Sears spinoff Orchard Supply Hardware Stores for about $205 million in cash.

2013/06/17

Frozen Berry Mix Linked To Hepatitis A Recalled

An Oregon company is recalling a frozen berry mix sold to Costco and Harris Teeter stores after the product was linked to at least 34 hepatitis A illnesses in five states.

2013/06/04

Calif. Home Foreclosures At 7-Year Low

The number of California homes entering the foreclosure process has plunged to a more-than-seven-year low as the state housing market continues to improve.

2013/04/23

6 Automakers Recall Vehicles Over Defective Airbags

Six automakers including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide in a massive effort to fix defective air bags made by the same parts company.

2013/04/11

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple's special event at the California Theatre in San Jose, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2012. (credit: KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/Getty Images)

Analyst: Apple’s 60-Inch ‘iTV’ To Go On Sale Late This Year

It’s no secret that Apple wants to get into the living room by making its own TV set, and there have been plenty of rumors and reports about how and when it’s going to happen.

2013/04/03

Major Retailers Moving To Elk Grove Shopping Center

An empty Elk Grove shopping center is a reminder of how hard the city was hit during the recession; but city leaders say they have taken steps to bring back business and it’s paying off.

2013/04/01

Study: Free Smartphone Apps More Prone To Leak Personal Information

Free iPhone and iPad apps from Apple’s App Store pose a larger privacy risk than free apps from Google.

2013/03/04

Apple CEO Tim Cook poses with an iPad Mini during Apple's special event at the California Theatre in San Jose on Oct. 23, 2012 in Calif. (credit: KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/Getty Images)

Apple CEO To Shareholders: We Are Working On Some ‘Great Stuff’

Apple CEO Tim Cook sought to assure shareholders Wednesday that the company is working on some “great stuff” that may help reverse a sharp decline in its stock price.

2013/02/27

California-Dominated U.S. Wine Exports Set Record $1.43 Billion In Revenue

New figures show U.S. wine exports grew for the third consecutive year in 2012, setting a record of $1.43 billion in revenue, the San Francisco-based Wine Institute said Thursday.

2013/02/21

Town & Country Village is being forced to re-invent itself as it continues to lose customers and tenants. (credit: CBS13)

Three Major Chain Stores Coming To Sacramento’s Town & Country Village

Sacramento’s Town & Country Village is getting a major facelift in the form of three superstores taking up shop at the struggling shopping center.

2013/02/14

Call Kurtis Returns To Walmart To Investigate Gift Receipt Practices Once Again

Two years ago the Call Kurtis team exposed how some customers nationwide were shorted when returning items using gift receipts at Walmart. Walmart insists its policy is to give you the full price the gift-giver paid, but this past holiday season, we checked to see if their stores are following their own policy.

2013/02/11

Gov. Brown Calls Texas’ Efforts To Lure California Businesses ‘Barely A Fart’

Gov. Jerry Brown shot back on Tuesday at a Texas radio advertisement campaign trying to lure California businesses, calling it “barely a fart.”

2013/02/05

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Neiman Marcus: The Christmas Book 2012

The 2012 Christmas Book was unveiled today by luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas.

The makers of Airborne agreed to a $30 million settlement over false advertising claims that Airborne tablets can prevent or reduce the risk of colds, reduce the severity or duration of a cold, and protect against colds in crowded places such as airplanes, offices, or schools. (source: Federal Trade Commission)

Too Good To Be True…

Advertising is supposed to make you WANT a product. But some time, the claims go too far. Here are a few products over the years that have made false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims…and got caught! It does not include the dozens of diet pills that have been fined for making false claims.

The Volkswagen E-Bugster is displayed during the press preview for the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (credit: GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images)

2012 North American Car Show

The 2012 North American International Auto Show is under way in Detroit. Here is a look at some of the new cars expected to hit showrooms this year.

File photo of an Apple iPad (credit: NOEL CELIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Cheaper In 2012

Who knows if the economy will improve in 2012? But there is some bright money news. Some things will cost less this year. DealNews.com put together a list of ten items that will likely be cheaper in 2012.

Dog-napping has risen sharply in the 2011, according to the American Kennel Club. TIMEMoneyland says smaller, valuable dog breeds are being stolen because they're easier to steal.

5 Weird Items Being Stolen During Recession

With the down economy and the rising value of some goods (and creatures), thieves are targeting some odd items to sell for a quick buck. Here is a list of the top 5 Weird Things People Are Stealing from TIME/Moneyland.

Take the top tennis players in the world and focus just on their cleavage. That was the premises of the "Adult Tennis Boobs" app. Apple said no thanks. (credit: Overdamped)

Banned: Most Controversial iPhone Apps

Apple now has strict policies on which applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are approved for their App Store. But some risque or offensive apps have made it through the approval process, while others were rejected before getting to market. Here’s a look at a few of the most controversial apps.

Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper by Hasbro's Playskool, $29.99: A colorful elephant that can launch plastic balls and plays music. (credit: toysrus.com/hottoys)

2011 Hot Holiday Toys by Toys R Us

Every year, toy makers and sellers hope there will be a runaway hit toy to help spur excitement around the holidays and boost sales. Toys R Us is betting that 15 toys ranging from a flying, inflatable remote-control fish to tiny collectible monsters will be big hits this season.

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