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California orders lenders to report on payouts to LA fire survivors
Mortgage lenders have two weeks to report how they handled insurance payouts amid complaints about delays.
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Economy16.10.2026 04:32
Nordstrom Rack plans San Francisco return in fall 2027
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans for a Nordstrom Rack store near Union Square, expected to open in fall 2027.
Economy16.10.2026 01:32
U.S. toy prices rise 6.6% as tariffs and energy costs may add pressure
Toy prices rose 6.6% over the past year, while tariffs and energy costs may be adding pressure ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Economy16.10.2026 01:32
PG&E says San Francisco grid takeover could cost more than $20 billion
The city values PG&E’s local electric equipment at $3.4 billion and disputes the utility’s higher takeover estimate.
Economy16.10.2026 01:32
Demolition permit issued for mixed-use project at 6929 N. Sheridan
The planned five-story building would have 80 homes and ground-floor retail space.
Economy15.10.2026 16:23
Tower crane permit issued for 7 W. Elm development
Convexity Properties plans a mixed-use project at the cleared corner of Elm and State streets.
Economy15.10.2026 01:13
Portage Bay Café to close West Seattle Junction location October 25
The owner cited limited indoor seating and rising costs and said the company is seeking places for nearly all West Seattle staff at its other restaurants.
Economy14.10.2026 19:01
U.S. inflation reaches 3.7% in September as gas prices surge
Gasoline accounted for more than half of September’s monthly price increase, while food prices held steady.
Economy14.10.2026 15:57
Eligible Amazon Prime users to get automatic refunds of up to $200
A revised FTC settlement raises the refund cap for eligible Prime customers from $51 to $200.
Economy14.10.2026 15:57
Publix plans replacements for two South Florida stores closing in 2026
The Kendall location closed in January, while a West Palm Beach store was scheduled to close in September; neither replacement has an opening date.
Economy14.10.2026 12:52
Treasury says Bank of America faces $1.2 billion in penalties over alleged compliance violations
Treasury cited alleged anti-money laundering and sanctions violations and said the bank separately settled apparent sanctions violations for $11.6 million.
Economy14.10.2026 06:46
Developer seeks approval for 76 homes in West Little River
The proposed project at 1927 N.W. 105th St. would include two-story buildings, a clubhouse and 105 parking spaces.
Economy14.10.2026 03:47
Bank of America faces approximately $1.21 billion in U.S. compliance penalties
Treasury penalties cover anti-money laundering failures and sanctions violations; the bank expects a $1.2 billion third-quarter charge.
Economy14.10.2026 00:42
Demolition starts at former Greenspoint Mall for $150 million project
The Houston mall site is slated to become CityNorth Industrial Park, with industrial, retail and service space.
Economy13.10.2026 18:38
Demolition starts at former Greenspoint Mall for $150 million redevelopment
The Houston mall site is slated to become CityNorth Industrial Park, with industrial buildings and space for retail and services.
Economy13.10.2026 12:32
528-apartment tower proposed for San Francisco’s Mission Street
Manna Capital’s proposed 45-story tower at 1601 Mission St. would include 80 affordable apartments and could replace a car wash.
Economy12.10.2026 12:22
Mamdani-backed bill could expose small NYC businesses to lawsuits
The proposed POWER Act would allow private lawsuits and exempt only certain independently owned businesses with four or fewer employees.
Economy12.10.2026 12:21
Seattle cruise season scheduled to end October 11
Norwegian Encore and Noordam are scheduled to depart as Seattle’s 2026 cruise season closes; a preliminary 2027 schedule starts in late March.
Economy12.10.2026 12:21
Port Houston completes its sections of ship channel expansion
Project 11 widened the Galveston Bay reach of the Houston Ship Channel from 530 to 700 feet, with further work still planned.
Economy12.10.2026 06:16
How renters may improve their chances in San Francisco’s tight market
Amid rising rents and low vacancy, leasing agents say flexibility and preparation may help apartment applicants.
