EPA settles with Vons chain over safety violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settled with Vons Cos. Inc. over alleged violations of federal chemical-release prevention and reporting requirements at its dairy processing facility located in Commerce, the federal agency announced today.

Chipotle offers employees debt-free college degree opportunity

The giant Mexican food chain announced on Tuesday that it will give all eligible employees the ability to get a degree from an accredited university -- without incurring debt.

Yahoo data breach settlement: How to collect up to $358

If you had a Yahoo account between 2012 and 2016, you may be entitled to compensation as the tech giant looks to settle a class-action lawsuit against it after it suffered several data breaches.

Halloween 2019: The best SoCal events you don't want to miss

It's that spooky time of year again! Here are some of the best Halloween events in and around Los Angeles from haunted houses to scary theme parks and much more.

Delta to hire 12,000 employees by 2020

Delta announced it will hire 12,000 employees by next year as it expand its operations.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $8B in damages for Risperdal drug linked to female breast tissue in boys

A Philadelphia jury on Tuesday awarded $8 billion in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson and one if its subsidiaries over a drug the companies made that the plaintiff's attorneys say is linked to the abnormal growth of female breast tissue in boys.

Uber Pet to launch in select cities for animal-friendly rides

Uber is throwing pet owners and pet lovers a bone with a new feature that will be available in Philadelphia starting on Oct. 16.

Parent company of Toys R Us teams up with Target to power online business

The parent company of Toys R Us is turning to Target Corp., a key rival, to restart its e-commerce business ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Bed Bath & Beyond increases projected store closures to 60

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it is increasing its projected store closures to 60 in the fiscal year, according to reports on Wednesday. 

Restaurant in Rome slammed for allegedly charging tourists $471 for spaghetti and fish

A restaurant in Rome has been blasted on Twitter after a customer alleged that the establishment unfairly charged her and a friend $471 for two plates of spaghetti with fish.

National Taco Day: Spilling the beans on the spiciest deals and freebies

The only thing better than a taco on National Taco Day is two, and with these spicy deals at all your favorite taco establishments, you’re sure to get a serious “queso” the munchies.