Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows

According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.

Here’s how you can find a PS5 for Christmas

Stores are restocking their shelves with PlayStation 5s to make it easier for shoppers to get their hands on one just in time for the holidays.

Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says

According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.

Two California cities top list of metro areas homebuyers are leaving

A new report has listed San Francisco and Los Angeles as the two top U.S. cities in which homebuyers were looking to leave. 

Ticketmaster offers second chance for Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' tickets

Ticketmaster said they made the decision to offer more tickets at the request of Taylor Swift’s team. The company is sending email invitations to select fans to submit their ticket request.

Most small SUVs flunk updated insurance industry crash tests

Only the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 got the top “good” rating in this year's testing released Tuesday. The Toyota RAV4 was rated “acceptable," while Audi's Q3, the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Forester were “marginal.”

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Laundry detergent recalled due to bacteria exposure risk

Over 14,000 Art of Green laundry detergent products are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially harmful bacteria.

Baby formula recalled due to potential cross-contamination

ByHeart is recalling some of its infant formula out of an abundance of caution after a sample from a third-party manufacturing facility tested positive for bacteria. 

Shop local holiday gift guide 2022

Support small businesses while shopping for everyone on your list from these California companies.

Another Takata air bag death brings toll to 33, US reports

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that the person was killed in a crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord.

‘Alexa, thank my driver’: how to give an Amazon driver $5 for each delivery

To thank drivers this holiday season, just say 'Alexa, thank my driver’ to give your Prime driver a $5 gift - and it won't come out of your account.

LA votes to end rental protections
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City Council voted to officially end COVID rental protections starting Feb. 1.

Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says

“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”