What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Saugus Cafe, oldest restaurant in LA County, to close
The oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County, The Original Saugus Cafe, is set to shut its doors after nearly 140 years in business.
The oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County, The Original Saugus Cafe, is set to shut its doors after nearly 140 years in business.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Jack in the Box shut down more than 70 stores with more expected by year's end
Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.
Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.
Immigrant truckers sue California DMV over 21,000 commercial license revocations
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations
The shipment was reportedly picked up in Massachusetts but never reached its destinations
The shipment was reportedly picked up in Massachusetts but never reached its destinations
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025 in California
Californians in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day - your options will be limited.
Californians in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day - your options will be limited.
Barnes & Noble to open 60 new stores in 2026
The bookseller has confirmed leases in California, Florida, Texas and other states.
The bookseller has confirmed leases in California, Florida, Texas and other states.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
California restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Taco Bell fans declare 'Christmas miracle' as beloved menu item returns nationwide
Taco Bell announced a cult favorite has returned to menus nationwide, with fans calling it "a Christmas miracle."
Taco Bell announced a cult favorite has returned to menus nationwide, with fans calling it "a Christmas miracle."
Home Depot denies using high-pitched noise machines to target day laborers at LA store
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
New bill would ban foreign-made products, souvenirs from national parks
A new bipartisan bill would ban foreign-made goods in national parks. See how the "American Products in Parks Act" aims to clear gift shops of imported souvenirs.
A new bipartisan bill would ban foreign-made goods in national parks. See how the "American Products in Parks Act" aims to clear gift shops of imported souvenirs.
Popular restaurant chain to offer 'lighter portions' menu nationwide
Olive Garden is launching a permanent "lighter portions" menu at all locations this January. See the full list of $12.99 dishes, including Chicken Parm and Fettuccine Alfredo.
Olive Garden is launching a permanent "lighter portions" menu at all locations this January. See the full list of $12.99 dishes, including Chicken Parm and Fettuccine Alfredo.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject hostile Paramount offer
Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month.
Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy
The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.
The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.
Lululemon CEO to step down as brand struggles
Over the last 12 months alone, Lululemon’s stock has fallen nearly 50%.
Over the last 12 months alone, Lululemon’s stock has fallen nearly 50%.