Teen clothing retailer rue21 files bankruptcy for 3rd time

| Bloomberg

Teen clothing retailer rue21 has filed bankruptcy to close its stores and sell its brand, marking the third time the business has sought court protection and the latest sign of trouble for mall-based outlets.

The retailer, which is majority owned by Blue Torch Capital, filed Chapter 11 Thursday in Delaware, listing assets and...

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Tech gifts for your graduate

By Jim Rossman, Tribune News Service

It is high school (and college) graduation time and that usually means some gift-giving.

I’ve got a few gift ideas for your graduates that will be welcomed whether they’re headed off to college or still trying to figure out what’s next.

Here are three gadgets, and oddly,...

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Daxon: No strike for Brea teachers

After weeks of talks and negotiations, even ones including outside mediators, the Brea Olinda Teachers Association and the Brea Olinda Unified School District have finally agreed on salary terms for the teachers.

So there is no chance of the teachers walking picket lines instead of walking into their classrooms.

“I am pleased to share the teachers...

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