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#urban-logistics
fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

Traffic on Highway 60 may create pain point for drivers headed to Coachella

"In 2020, this stretch of freeway has been ranked the worst truck bottleneck in California and the ninth worst truck bottleneck in the nation, as well as the second highest truck accident location in Southern California."
Los Angeles
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'The Amazon playbook': The $29B deal shaking up Calif. restaurants

Sysco's acquisition of Restaurant Depot raises concerns about limited consumer choices and potential monopolistic practices in the restaurant supply industry.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
14 hours ago

New video appears to show start of Southern California warehouse fire, may reveal motive

A massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California, is under investigation for arson, with a suspect arrested after a video surfaced showing the fire being set.
#amazon
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
Wine
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Everything That Happens When You Order Booze Online

Buying alcohol online involves complex regulations and logistics managed by companies like Vista Fulfillment Group.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Old Dominion Upgraded to Equal Weight by Wells Fargo as Freight Recovery Shows Resilience

Wells Fargo upgraded Old Dominion Freight Line to Equal Weight, citing a durable freight recovery and improved demand trends.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Ambi Robotics builds robots to do the heavy lifting

Robots excel at precise, repetitive, high-speed movements, but they struggle to pick up simple items and manipulate them. Even doing our laundry is extremely difficult.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

SoCal's high end continues to lurch amid shifting dynamics

L.A.'s high-end real estate market is quieter, with price reductions but increased smaller transactions, while Newport Coast remains a top market despite price drops.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

The Springs Fire in Riverside County grew to 6.5 square miles, prompting evacuations and temporary closures of local institutions.
SF food
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California gas station's bizarre reason for charging $10 a gallon: 'They probably could charge $20'

Over there in LA, we're at about, like, $6 max, which is something that hits everyone like crazy. But here it's $10. I've never seen that, ever.
California
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
fromFox News
2 days ago

California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

"The results indicate a plethora of negative outcomes such as higher menu prices for consumers, reductions in employee working hours, widespread elimination of overtime and loss of benefits for employees," said Stephen Owen, an Economics Lecturer, University of California, Santa Cruz.
Silicon Valley food
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dramatic weather shift brings significant Southern California cooldown, possible rain

Southern California will experience a brief cooldown and slight chance of rain, contrasting with recent record-high temperatures.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
6 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Amid nationwide closures, Grocery Outlet bets on Bay Area with new store

Grocery Outlet is closing 36 underperforming stores nationally while expanding in the Bay Area with a new Oakland location opening in late 2026.
#amazon-usps-contract-dispute
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California households impacted as grocery giant shutters stores - firing hundreds of workers

Albertsons is nursing a 'merger hangover' after the Federal Trade Commission blocked a $24.6 billion marriage to Kroger, leading to store closures across the country.
E-Commerce
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Downtown L.A.'s cratering real estate market is changing - rich renters are buying their buildings

Downtown L.A. office buildings are losing value, prompting tenants to purchase properties instead of renting due to high vacancy rates.
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: What is the Angels' future in Orange County? In Anaheim, uneasy lies the halo

The future of the Angels and Angel Stadium remains uncertain as the lease expires in six years, prompting potential discussions on renovation or replacement.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California immigrant truckers face license crisis as new federal rules block renewals

New federal regulations eliminate nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses for most immigrants, affecting nearly 200,000 drivers nationwide and requiring federal immigration status verification.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Long Beach, CA: Prices Fall

Long Beach's housing market shows faster sales despite price declines and fewer new listings, giving buyers more negotiating power.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

How Grocery Outlet's Food Gets Onto Its Shelves - Tasting Table

Grocery Outlet achieves extreme discounts by buying excess inventory and overstock from other retailers at steep markdowns, operating as a food outlet store rather than a traditional discount supermarket.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Experts bullish new industrial cycle on way for SoCal

Industrial real estate is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI and data centers, with opportunities emerging as market conditions stabilize.
Business
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Grocery Outlet to close dozens of stores after overexpansion

Grocery Outlet is closing 36 underperforming stores by year-end after expanding too rapidly, while planning to open 30-33 new locations and facing significant financial losses.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oil and the sea built Wilmington's future

Wilmington evolved from a Civil War military hub into a major port city, then declined after losing official port status to San Pedro in 1897 before being annexed by Los Angeles in 1909.
#fast-delivery
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Grocery Outlet to close 9 California locations. Here's where.

Grocery Outlet is closing 36 underperforming stores nationwide, including nine locations across California, due to rapid expansion and financial losses totaling $221.7 million.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California jobs mystery: Jobless claims dip as layoffs surge

During the 12 months ended in February, they ran 1% below the previous 12-month period. That's the 22nd-best performance among the states and tops the nation's 0.3% dip. Claims fell in 24 states, topped by Wisconsin's 16% dip, Indiana's 14%, and Massachusetts and Arizona, off 13%.
California
LA real estate
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California starter-home affordability nears 4-year high

California's entry-level home affordability reached its best level since early 2003, with 33% of households qualifying to buy a $739,000 starter home in Q4 2025, though still below historical averages.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

AEG to consolidate L.A. offices by leasing former warehouse downtown

AEG consolidates over 500 employees from AEG Live and AXS Ticketing divisions into a renovated historic warehouse near downtown LA Live.
Food & drink
fromDaily News
1 month ago

Malls where you can still find Hot Dog on a Stick in Southern California

Hot Dog on a Stick has closed several Southern California mall locations and faces reduced presence amid Fat Brands' Chapter 11 filing and unfavorable leases.
Careers
fromLatimes
1 month ago

Seeking regeneration, more workers take extended breaks in career

Extended career breaks (sabbaticals, mini-sabbaticals, micro-retirements) offer mental, physical, and spiritual resets but face cost, responsibility, and social-judgment obstacles.
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

Costco Shoppers Criticize This Notorious Store Policy That Makes You Spend More Money: "All Part of Their Ploy"

There are many reasons to love Costco. Their bakery is always pumping out new, delicious treats - like this new ridiculously delicious triple chocolate loaf - you can always try plenty of yummy samples, and their bulk pricing system seriously cannot be beat. But one complaint many Costco shoppers agree on is the warehouse's signage, or lack thereof. Someone else wrote that this design takes you on "a magical mystery tour of things you don't need but suddenly want." Many agreed.
Marketing
Tech industry
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Uber Moves from Static Limits to Priority-Aware Load Control for Distributed Storage

Priority-aware, colocated load management with CoDel and per-tenant Scorecard protects stateful multi-tenant databases by prioritizing critical traffic and adapting dynamically to prevent overloads.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Why New York can't afford to get last-mile delivery wrong | amNewYork

Neighborhood last-mile distribution centers keep deliveries fast, affordable, and sustainable; heavy regulation would raise costs, eliminate jobs, and harm New York neighborhoods.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Valley Should Welcome Local Jobs

The San Fernando Valley's opposition to commercial development contradicts residents' complaints about long commutes, as the region lacks local job centers despite having over one million residents.
#california-gdp
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Storage giant is latest major company to flee California in latest blow for Golden State business

It's about finding the right talent across the country and building the team going forward, and we look forward to strong leadership in both offices. Public Storage attributed its move to the depth of talent and innovation in Texas, with the company successfully filling more corporate positions at its Texas location than in California.
California
Real estate
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Are hot' California housing markets a good thing?

California metros rank higher on Zillow's hotness scale largely because of persistent listing shortages, despite generationally slow homebuying and concerns about seller-driven pricing.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

You're Not Imagining It - Groceries Cost Way More In Some Places - Tasting Table

Groceries cost significantly more in some U.S. states—Hawaii and Alaska far above average—driven by imports, supply chains, geographic isolation, and income differences.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gasoline-starved California is turning to fuel from the Bahamas | Fortune

Gasoline supplies are shipped via the Bahamas to California, increasing costs due to refinery closures, pipeline absence, and Jones Act shipping constraints.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

UPS is closing package facilities: See the list of doomed locations across several states in 2026

UPS will close dozens of packaging facilities across over 18 states, naming 22 locations while cutting 30,000 jobs amid automation and network reconfiguration.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Where are house investors most active in California?

Roughly one in six California houses is owned by someone who doesn't live there but investors' market clout varies across the state. That's what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report that found investors of all sizes own 1.28 million houses statewide 17% of California's supply of houses and townhomes. Investors in this study include everything from giant companies controlling thousands of houses to folks with a small collection of rentals to short-term rental operators to people with a second home.
Real estate
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Warehouse Automation Seller Just Turned Profitable While the Retail Giant Builds Its Own

Investors face choosing Symbotic's newly profitable automation-as-a-service with volatile trading and insider selling or Amazon's scale-driven in-house robotics investment.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Big East Bay industrial hubs land veteran buyers in separate deals

Investors paid $70.8M for East Bay industrial hubs and a $93M Fremont purchase signals demand for industrial/logistics real estate amid weaker office and hotel markets.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Moreno Valley votes against warehouse moratorium, bucking local trend

Moreno Valley City Council voted down a 45-day moratorium on warehouse development despite residents' pollution concerns and nearby cities imposing temporary bans.
US news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Fact Brief: Is San Jose on its way to having the most Costcos of any U.S. city? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom producing fearless, community-supported journalism that uplifts marginalized voices, holds power accountable, and strengthens local democracy.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Are 'hot' California housing markets a good thing?

Several California metros rank among Zillow's hottest U.S. housing markets largely because of unusually low inventory, not necessarily accelerating buyer demand.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

How I'd split California, economically speaking

California divides into a populous coastal West and a less-populous inland East with divergent demographic and population trends since the pandemic.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Housing Tracker: Southern California home values drop in December

Southern California average home price fell to $854,993 in December, the lowest since March 2024, driven by high mortgage rates, rising inventory, and economic uncertainty.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

MetroList broadens California MLS footprint

MetroList is proud to welcome the Madera County Association of Realtors and its members, said Dave Howe, president and CEO of MetroList. MAR is deeply committed to professionalism, education and community values that align closely with MetroList's mission. This partnership represents a shared vision for innovation, collaboration,and long-term success for agents and the consumers they serve.
Real estate
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: How SoCal became the nation's dairy queen

Southern California hosted hundreds of dairy farms with more cows than people; contemporary leaders promote diets favoring meat and whole milk over grains and vegetables.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Walmart is planning to expand a popular service. It means new delivery options from Los Angeles to Miami

the next chapter of the world's largest drone delivery expansion.
E-Commerce
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Los Angeles office sector: Downtown vs Silicon Beach trades

Los Angeles office sales reveal a bifurcated market: high-priced creative Silicon Beach trades at ~$500/sq ft while downtown Class A towers face deep discounts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California reserved $165 million for Tesla to electrify its trucking industry. The result may stifle EV innovation

California allocated nearly $165 million in vouchers to subsidize Tesla's long-delayed Semi, prompting industry claims of preferential treatment and market distortion.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

The new geography of ecommerce: Top distribution locations retailers are betting on for 2026

Distribution must shift to flexible, multi-node networks and prioritize proximity to customers to improve speed, reduce cost, and build resilience.
#california-employment
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California's moving van outflow slowed in 2025

California's inbound share of interstate van relocations rose to 44% in 2025, a slight improvement yet still below long-term averages.
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