Daily Business Report: March 6, 2026
Girl Scouts San Diego accuses multinational cookie maker of breach of contract in federal suit
by Jennifer Vigil | Times of San Diego
Girl Scouts San Diego is suing Ferrero U.S.A., and its subsidiary, Little Brownie Bakers (LBB), accusing the firms of violating contract terms and leaving the nonprofit short of funds.
Ferrero acted as the baker for the Girl Scouts, producing the popular boxes of cookies that go on sale early each year to raise funds for the organization.
In the suit, filed Tuesday in federal court, officials accused the company of “abruptly” terminating its contract with the organization in 2024, a year before it was set to expire, and deciding “that the bottom line was more important than the promises it made to an organization dedicated to building the leaders of tomorrow,” said Carol Dedrich, CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego.
by Kim Strassel | WSJ
resident Donald Trump on Saturday neutered one of the greater threats to world security—unleashing alongside Israelis an aerial bombardment of Iran’s military infrastructure, and killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 other regime leaders. This is an act of moral and security hygiene against murderous theological fanatics—accomplished with expert precision and obvious aims—and you might think the bulk of Congress would have his back. Or at least be dissenting over serious issues. It certainly would have even a decade ago. Now? Nope. Democrats immediately unleashed a stream of partisan objections:
The Old Globe announces its 2026 Globe for All Tour
By Old Globe
The Old Globe is pleased to announce Macbeth as this year’s Globe for All Tour production, bringing the beloved tragedy to communities across the region. Commonly known as “The Scottish Play,” this tour will feature a diverse company of artists performing for various economically, geographically, and culturally diverse communities throughout San Diego County and Tijuana, Mexico. Admission is free. This limited engagement will run for four weeks only, with performances starting on Tuesday, October 27and running through Saturday, November 21, 2026. A full list of venues, dates, and times will be announced at a later date.
The Old Globe is also hosting a Macbeth community design contest, inviting artists from San Diego and Tijuana to submit bold, family-friendly digital designs in the spirit of the play, and featuring the show’s title. All contest participants will receive two complimentary tickets to either Measure for Measure or Much Ado About Nothing, part of The Old Globe’s 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival. The winning designer will receive a $1,000 prize and have their work featured on posters, t-shirts, and other promotional materials. The artwork contest is now open with submissions open through Friday, May 1, 2026. For contest details and additional information, visit TheOldGlobe.org/GlobeForAll.
