California high school program aims to help nation's growing truck driver shortage
A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Ice Cream to hit shelves this holiday season
The ice cream treat will combine rich vanilla flavor loaded with decadent golden cake chunks and swirled with green sprinkles and red icing.
Port of Los Angeles chaos: 24/7 operations won’t be immediate
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Thursday that a timeline for the port to begin 24/7 operations was not clear and would depend on collaboration between the port's longshore workers, truck drivers and the more than 125,000 companies that import cargo through the port every year.
Inland Empire consumers face the nation’s highest inflation rate
The Consumer Price Index, which measures the average change paid by consumers for goods and services, reports inflation rates for Riverside and San Bernardino counties quadrupled to an annual rate of 6.8% in September.
Butterball ground turkey recalled over possible plastic contamination
Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.
Heating bills set to soar this winter as inflation hits energy prices
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else.
White House announces plan to ease cargo backup at Port of Los Angeles
In an effort to reduce the backlog of cargo ships floating in the Pacific, the White House has reached an agreement nearly doubling the number of hours cargo is transferred at the Port of Los Angeles.
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
USPS, FedEx release 2021 holiday shipping deadlines
The USPS and FedEx have released this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to help Americans make sure their holiday presents arrive on time.
Food recall warning: Bakery products shipped nationwide recalled over allergy concerns
The baked goods were distributed to 19 states.
Amazon kicks off Black Friday deals early
Amazon will partner with Apple, Hasbro, Sony, and Kitchen Aid for limited-time offers
Bacon prices hit record high amid supply chain disruptions, increased demand
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
Dog food recalled over elevated levels of vitamin D
Affected products were shipped to pet stores nationwide.
Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say
Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.
USPS raises prices for holiday season; some deliveries to take longer
Changes to delivery speeds and prices came to the U.S. Postal Service this week.
US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
4 indicted in alleged scheme to launder Target gift cards
The suspects obtained more than 5,000 fraudulently purchased Target gift cards, then distributed them to "runners" who used the cards at stores primarily in Los Angeles and Orange counties to purchase electronics and other items.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.