Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Trump administration scales back proposed tariffs on Italian pasta makers following review
The U.S. is backing off proposed tariffs that threatened to deal a major blow to Italy's pasta industry, reducing duties on several leading producers.
The U.S. is backing off proposed tariffs that threatened to deal a major blow to Italy's pasta industry, reducing duties on several leading producers.
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
What is BYD? The company that's dethroned Tesla as world's biggest EV maker
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
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.