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Fixing the 737 Max and getting it back in the air is crucial for Boeing. But it’s not the only major challenge facing the embattled aircraft maker. Boeing also needs to focus on its next generation of passenger planes. The aircraft maker has made its focus clear as it works on getting the 737 Max
Continue ReadingSoftBank is under pressure from a legendary activist investor after a series of bets on money-losing startups backfired on the Japanese tech giant. New York-based Elliott Management revealed Thursday it has built a “substantial” stake in SoftBank, the firm run by billionaire Masa Son known for its $100 billion Vision Fund. Although SoftBank has long
Continue ReadingThe battle for breakfast gains a new entrant on March 2. That’s when Wendy’s enters the ring and debuts its highly anticipated menu for the increasingly competitive timeslot. The launch comes six months after the fast food chain announced it wanted in on this growing category. And Wendy’s is already needling its peers on Twitter:
Continue ReadingThe Washington Post’s top editor sent a memo to staffers addressing the newspaper’s social media policy on Thursday, days after the brief suspension of a reporter over tweets posted in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death drew widespread condemnation. “We do not want social media activity to be a distraction, and we do not want
Continue ReadingThe North American box office has seen a strong start so far in 2020 thanks to the surprise successes of “1917” and “Bad Boys for Life.” The box office is doing so well, in fact, that it’s up 10% compared to this time last year. But Hollywood’s strong start may not last for all of
Continue ReadingDemand for Kobe Bryant merchandise reached a fever pitch almost immediately after the legendary Laker perished in a helicopter crash Sunday along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other victims. Bryant apparel on Nike’s website was completely sold out less than a day after the incident, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Many fans have
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Drew and Margaret Bierman sat on the patio of their investment property on West Camino Alturas in Palm Springs. They closed June 1st on the $1.2 million 4,200 square foot five bedroom home. Wanting to completely renovate the place, they signed a contract with licensed valley contractor George Gutierrez , owner of “Gee Ar Gee
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The first stop on the small business tour for Dr. Jane Sanders and her son David Driscoll was Grounded Bodyworks on North Palm Canyon Drive, where they were greeted by business owners and members of the desert art community. “I want to hear what their concerns are so I can bring them back to Bernie
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In one Thousand Palms neighborhood the addresses painted on the curbs are now freshly repainted. Neighbors say a painter or painters came through Tuesday and performed the work without first asking homeowners. “I appreciate the service. But my concern is it’s kind of done, and then they ask for payment,” said homeowner Steve Mistriel. After
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Dutchess Sanchez is the owner of Thriftology, a store she runs alone in the Village Complex on San Pablo Avenue just off Highway 111. “This is what I’ve always wanted to do. I want to give a good example to my kids that they can do whatever they want,” said Sanchez. Sanchez opened the place
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At City Hall in La Quinta Monday, you could say they were breathing a collective “sigh of relief”. Major traffic ties up during last year’s triathlon for the most part were averted. “Once again i want to give a huge thank you to the community for helping us have a less of an impact from
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Sunday’s second annual Ironman Triathlon in La Quinta brought with it road closures, and as a result, some traffic backups in the valley. Some small business owners also tell News Channel 3 their businesses were hurt by the closures, because regular customers had a hard time getting to the businesses. But the triathletes and their
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Linda Locklear, a third-generation restaurateur, and her husband Bobby own and run Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island diner on Highway 111 in La Quinta and they’ve had the place for eight years. “A lot of people come here every day and eat. It is kind of like Cheers without the bar,” said Locklear. Click Here for
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The three women who say they’re owed money met up on El Paseo in Palm Desert Monday to share their stories, just blocks away from the D Gallery, where they say gallery owner Ruth Dresser, also known as Ruth Hererra, has ripped them off. “She is very personable. She comes across as if she’s going
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Kenneth Churchill,the owner of West Coast Cannibus Club, with locations in Cathedral City and Palm Desert, talked about a roughly 11 percent increase in excise taxes he and other retailers will soon be paying to the state when buying cannibus to sell their customers. “The barrier to entry and the amount of obstacles we have
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