California drivers to get $100 average refund from State Farm: What to know

State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.

Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors

This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.

Hundreds of tax-defaulted homes in Southern California up for auction: How to register

Riverside and San Diego counties are opening public auctions for over 1,600 tax-defaulted properties this spring, offering a range of improved homes, vacant lots, and timeshares with bids starting as low as $100.

Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback

Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.

'Great Value' cottage cheese sold at Walmart recalled in 24 states over possible health risk

The new recall impacts cottage cheese products sold under the “Great Value" label at Walmart stores in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas.

Nearly 1,000 IE homes to be auctioned in April: What to know

Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across Riverside County and the Coachella Valley are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.

Supreme Court rejects Huntington Beach appeal over state housing laws

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Huntington Beach's appeal, forcing the city to comply with California's state-mandated affordable housing laws.

Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when

Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.

Palisades Fire victims 'insulted' by new brush clearance bill

Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.

Tariff refunds: Who's getting them and when will they be issued?

The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?

Trader Joe’s recall: Over 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice products pulled after glass found

The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.