Nike plans to cut hundreds of jobs amid automation push

Nike is planning to cut nearly 800 jobs amid an automation push at the footwear and apparel giant's distribution centers.

Costco's lesser-known membership benefits explained

Discover the top "hidden" Costco member benefits, including travel deals, auto savings, and massive discounts on insurance and home services.

Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback

Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report

In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.

9 California restaurants land on Yelp’s 2026 Top 100 list: See the list

California claims nine spots on Yelp’s 2026 "Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.," with Gardena’s NAM Kitchen and Los Angeles’ Broken Mouth leading the state's culinary rankings.

Santa Clarita's historic Saugus Cafe reopens under new ownership

The iconic 140-year-old Saugus Cafe has officially reopened as The Saugus Restaurant under new ownership, bringing back its beloved staff and breakfast menu to loyal Santa Clarita regulars.

New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher

Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival

Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.

Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them? 

These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive

A recent report found that overall, jobs in healthcare continue to have the strongest hiring outlook with the most in-demand roles being registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and many more.

Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem

Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.

Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list

Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.