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Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget and now acting director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, wrote, "the weaponization of 'consumer protection' must end," when the new administration moved to dismiss a case against SoLo Funds, an online lender that had been accused of lying to consumers and deceiving them into paying high fees.

Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies

A Public Citizen report obtained exclusively by NPR shows the new administration has halted or tried to dismiss cases or investigations against at least 89 companies in the last month.

The fabric giant Joann will close all of its stores by the end of May

The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.

A man chopped down Los Angeles trees. The crime cut deep in the struggling neighborhood

For days, police say, Samuel Patrick Groft cruised through the streets of Los Angeles on his bicycle, single-handedly chopping down about a dozen city trees with an electric chainsaw in three different neighborhoods.

VECA Coffee Connect

Join VECA at Santee VFW on the third Thursday of the month to connect with veteran-owned and veteran-friendly businesses. This group is open to all. Visit: VECA Coffee Connect

East County Honors Awards Gala

We invite you to celebrate 113 years of recognizing and honoring East County's outstanding businesses and community leaders. Enjoy a night with dinner, dancing, opportunity drawing, and more! The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce will also swear in the new Board of Directors for 2025. Black Tie Optional. 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Arrival/Check-in | Cocktail Hour | Opportunity Drawing | Photobooth 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Dinner | Awards | Swearing in of new Board Members 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Live Auction | Opportunity Drawing Winners Announced | Dancing | Photobooth & FUN Items to Note: *Cocktail Attire / Black Tie Optional! *Valet Parking is available for hotel guests, handicap, and Sycuan Black Card holders only. *Structure parking available. Shuttles may be running transportation to and from parking structure. *Opportunity Drawing Tickets available for purchase via Card or Cash. *Cash Bar *All attendees must be 21+ Visit: https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/2-22-east-county-honors-awards-gala-17797?calendarMonth=2025-02-01

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members on new plans to ramp up defense spending agreed at last week's summit, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France.

The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on U.S. products, responding to the Trump administration rise in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

A new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits

While some compounding pharmacies have stopped making alternatives to Wegovy and Zepbound since shortages were declared over, others are continuing and pushing regulatory boundaries.

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores

Apple and Google removed the app after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting firms from doing business with TikTok as long as it is controlled by China-based ByteDance.

First Friday Breakfast

Join the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce for a morning of networking, games, awards, and breakfast at Black Bear Diner. Visit: https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/12-6-first-friday-breakfast-17807?calendarMonth=2024-12-01 Black Bear Diner on Instagram and Facebook

In Tijuana's Nueva Esperanza neighborhood, some of the city's poorest residents live in makeshift homes right next to an Amazon fulfillment center.

Three years after Amazon arrived, this Tijuana neighborhood remains one of the city's poorest

In 2021, an Amazon fulfillment center brought hope to Nueva Esperanza. But today the community continues to lack basic services like paved roads, drinkable water and a stormwater system.

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