Southern California gas prices skyrocket to record levels amid Middle East war
Experts warn of an "extreme deficit" as shipping remains bottled up in the Strait of Hormuz.
Experts warn of an "extreme deficit" as shipping remains bottled up in the Strait of Hormuz.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
Chevron warns Newsom’s ‘adversarial’ energy agenda will cripple California economy, send gas prices soaring
Chevron warns that Governor Newsom’s "cap-and-invest" amendments will trigger a California economic crisis, risking 500,000 jobs and spiking gas prices by over $1 per gallon.
Chevron warns that Governor Newsom’s "cap-and-invest" amendments will trigger a California economic crisis, risking 500,000 jobs and spiking gas prices by over $1 per gallon.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
California getting $18.4 million in federal funds for World Cup transit
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Trader Joe’s announces recall of popular frozen Asian foods
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
IHOP National Pancake Day 2026: How to get a free short stack today
IHOP is celebrating 21st National Pancake Day on March 3 by offering free pancakes to raise money for Feeding America and food banks nationwide.
IHOP is celebrating 21st National Pancake Day on March 3 by offering free pancakes to raise money for Feeding America and food banks nationwide.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Hollywood shakeup: Paramount to acquire Warner Bros. in $110B deal
Paramount has struck a $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., outbidding Netflix and reshaping the Hollywood media landscape.
Paramount has struck a $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., outbidding Netflix and reshaping the Hollywood media landscape.
California drivers to get $100 average refund from State Farm: What to know
State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.
State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.
Pop-up art show in Beverly Grove leads to neighborhood vandalism
Residents near Fairfax and Wilshire report widespread graffiti and vandalism following a pop-up art show at a vacant 99 Cents Only store.
Residents near Fairfax and Wilshire report widespread graffiti and vandalism following a pop-up art show at a vacant 99 Cents Only store.
Public Storage moving headquarters from California to Texas after 50+ years
Public Storage is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco, Texas, citing talent depth and digital innovation.
Public Storage is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco, Texas, citing talent depth and digital innovation.
Lamborghini scraps first EV launch, calls development 'expensive hobby'
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Trump delivers record-breaking State of the Union, declares ‘Golden Age'
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."
Downtown LA's infamous 'graffiti towers' have a new buyer
The KPC Group has filed a $470 million purchase agreement to acquire and complete the stalled Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles.
The KPC Group has filed a $470 million purchase agreement to acquire and complete the stalled Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles.
Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
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?
'Not edible': Reese's grandson accuses Hershey of ruining iconic peanut butter cup
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.