Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Anaheim's OC Vibe unveils six new bar and lounge concepts for Katella Commons

The concepts will anchor a 50,000-square-foot market hall featuring 21 chef-driven kitchens, located directly beneath the Weave office building.

Westwood 99 Ranch Market reopens following deadly car crash

The 99 Ranch Market in Westwood reopened on Wednesday, less than a week after a 92-year-old driver crashed into the store, killing three people.

Westminster Mall transformation to feature 2,250 homes, new hotel

Discover the plans for Bolsa Pacific, the 83-acre redevelopment replacing Westminster Mall with 2,250 homes, a hotel, and 15 acres of open space.

Mark Zuckerberg becomes latest California billionaire to relocate to Florida amid tax concerns

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly relocating from California to Florida, acquiring a $150 million mansion in Miami’s "Billionaire Bunker" amid a proposed 5% California wealth tax.

New California bill seeks to make remote work permanent for some employees

California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.

Mayor Bass takes new action against ICE in LA

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday signed a new executive directive for immigrant protections as a new county report reveals $840 million in losses due to federal enforcement.

Costco Camarillo gets opening timeline

Costco’s Camarillo location is officially moving forward with a 32-pump gas station opening this April and the warehouse store following by late 2026.

California proposes 10% cap on concert ticket resale prices

AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, would limit concert ticket resale prices to 110% of original face value.

Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos about to get cheaper: Here's why

Some of your favorite snacks and chips may be getting cheaper, thanks to an incoming price cut from PepsiCo. Here are the details.