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A look ahead to 2020 and the national economic outlook, plus the major business stories to follow locally in the year ahead. -
An important weekend lies ahead for local businesses, the expansion of the San Ysidro border crossing will help cross-border business, and an extension of renewable energy rebates are left out of the new federal budget. -
The House of Representatives approves the impeachment of President Donald Trump, Democratic presidential candidates hold a debate in Southern California, and companies cut freelance workers as a result of California's new gig economy law. -
As the Metropolitan Transit System’s board considers putting a half-cent sales-tax increase on the November 2020 ballot to fund improvements to public transportation, one student says bus fare should be free for students up to the age of 24. -
Democrats and President Trump make progress toward approving a new trade deal, a new round of tariffs is on hold, and a leadership change for Jack in the Box. -
KPBS Midday EditionEconomists say Cyber Monday may outpace Black Friday this year but it won't overshadow the importance of getting shoppers in stores. -
Black Friday once again kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season. But with it will be the shortest season since 2013 because Thanksgiving fell on the fourth Thursday in November — the latest possible date it could be. That means customers will have less time to shop and retailers will have less time to woo them.
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The NCAA announces it will move forward with a plan to allow student-athletes to get paid for their likeness in response to moves by California and other states. Plus, several car companies side with the Trump administration amid California's legal fight over auto emissions. And, the economy adds more jobs in October. -
Dozens of states join in an antitrust case involving Facebook; Qualcomm announces a new venture capital fund for innovations in 5G technology; and SeaWorld plans to transform its Aquatica water park in Chula Vista into a Sesame Street theme park. -
With 30 percent of students in the California State University system suffering from food insecurity, SDSU's Aztecs Rock Hunger food drive and food pantry help students in need.
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