INDUSTRIES
Syntiant Corp. in Irvine entered into an agreement to acquire the Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business of Knowles Corp. for $150 million on Sept. 18.
Sept. 26, 2024
Business
The Seattle coffee giant said Brian Niccol, the chairman and CEO of Chipotle, will become Starbucks’ chairman and CEO on Sept. 9.
Aug. 13, 2024
California
Muriel Evans alleges that a faulty coffee cup lid and the excessive heat from her beverage led to severe burns after a barista spilled coffee into her lap.
Aug. 22, 2024
Former Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz acted unlawfully when he told an employee: ‘If you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go work for another company,’ NLRB finds.
Oct. 4, 2024
Velocity One, a newly formed aerospace manufacturing holding company, announced the acquisition of Emcore Corp. for $31.4 million.
Nov. 15, 2024
UCLA Sports
The Bruins’ rushing attack is last in the country but their running backs have found other ways to influence the game, primarily as receivers and blockers.
Oct. 23, 2024
The software issue was part of an update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which protects computers for many of the biggest companies in the world.
July 19, 2024
Climate & Environment
Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz announce a plan to install fast chargers open to all electric vehicles at 100 Starbucks cafes along Interstate 5, starting in 2025.
July 17, 2024
Los Angeles-based Ares Management Corp. announced a $3.7 billion deal to acquire GCP International from GLP Capital Partners Inc. on Oct. 4.
Oct. 10, 2024
World & Nation
In a setback for labor, Supreme Court limits the power of judges and NLRB to protect union organizers.
June 13, 2024