Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January

Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.

Santa Monica entrepreneurs 'TaskUs' win national honor

You're how old?!  That was my reaction when meeting two entrepreneurs from Santa Monica. It was several years ago when the co-founders of TaskUs were NOMINEES for EY Entrepreneur of the Year - Los Angeles.

Forever 21 will be closing 12 SoCal locations in January

The Los Angeles-based Forever 21 clothing chain will begin closing 12 SoCal stores starting in January.    

Season’s greetings at Sears: Dingy shops and sparse shelves

Many of the stores that remain have the same old problems. They’re grungy and understaffed, poorly stocked and losing vendors.

Walmart facing backlash for offering employees discount instead of holiday pay

Many Walmart shoppers were not pleased to learn that the retail giant's employees do not earn holiday pay for foregoing time with their families.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals

Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.

OC Weekly shuts down after 24 years

After 24 years in print, the OC Weekly has abruptly closed up shop.