Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Kaiser pharmacy, lab workers end three-day strike as 31,000 nurses remain on picket lines
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
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?
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?
Support local businesses with these last-minute Valentines Day gifts for your sweetheart
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea for Valentine's Day, these local businesses in Pasadena have you covered.
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea for Valentine's Day, these local businesses in Pasadena have you covered.
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.
The concepts will anchor a 50,000-square-foot market hall featuring 21 chef-driven kitchens, located directly beneath the Weave office building.
Ring founder addresses FBI recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.
Chipotle CEO allegedly suggests company would keep raising prices and 'lean into' customers making over $100K
Chipotle CEO allegedly said in leaked audio that the company would keep raising prices and focus on customers making over $100k.
Chipotle CEO allegedly said in leaked audio that the company would keep raising prices and focus on customers making over $100k.
Eddie Bauer retail operator files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation sales
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
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.
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.
Walmart boosts pay potential for some pharmacy staff, college degree not required
Walmart is expanding higher-paying pharmacy leadership roles and boosting earning potential for thousands of workers.
Walmart is expanding higher-paying pharmacy leadership roles and boosting earning potential for thousands of workers.
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.
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's 'billionaire tax' will be 'disastrous' and cause wealthy to flee, economist predicts
An economist warns that California’s proposed "billionaire tax" could trigger a massive wealth exodus and cause long-term disaster for the state's economy.
An economist warns that California’s proposed "billionaire tax" could trigger a massive wealth exodus and cause long-term disaster for the state's economy.
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.
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.
Some of your favorite snacks and chips may be getting cheaper, thanks to an incoming price cut from PepsiCo. Here are the details.
Costco recalls popular baked good sold in California: What to know
The recall affects customers in 22 states, including California, who purchased the popular baked good in January 2026.
The recall affects customers in 22 states, including California, who purchased the popular baked good in January 2026.



















