Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending
Consumers are expected to spend between $10.2 billion and $11.3 billion on Monday, making it once again the biggest online shopping day of the year, according to Adobe Digital Economy Index.
Black Friday shoppers hit Citadel Outlets
The crowds showed up in hundreds at the popular Citadel Outlets in the City of Commerce.
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 1,000 points
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
EDD asks some California recipients to prove work history
About one million Californians who got unemployment payments from the pandemic-related federal benefit program now have to prove they had a prior work history or possibly pay back the money.
Despite long lines to pick up meals, families grateful this Thanksgiving
While a local Honey Baked Ham had lines snaking around the block, customers were grateful they'll be able to bring back the Thanksgiving traditions this holiday weekend.
Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday
For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Santa Ana to distribute $6 million in pre-paid Visa debits to 20,000 households using stimulus money
Households most in need of relief during the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Ana will receive $300 in the form of pre-paid Visa cards next month under the Revive Santa Ana Resident Stimulus Program.
Push to save money at the pump as California gas prices hit record levels
FOX 11 made pit stops at stations with some of the lowest gas prices in our viewing area.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
California stimulus checks: 784,000 new payments to be sent out
More California stimulus checks are expected to go out on Friday.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Big rent hikes on tap across Southern California, USC report suggests
Rents will increase by $252 over the current level in Los Angeles County, $410 in Orange County, according to the report.
Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
California fast-food workers rally over wages, better working conditions
Fast-food workers in Southern California are joining hundreds of others across the state to rally over wages and better working conditions.
Inland Empire families face skyrocketing rent
The high cost of living in LA and Orange counties has prompted many families to head to the Inland Empire. But now, the same families are once again facing skyrocketing rent.
Biden's $1.85T spending package: What's in, what's out as House nears vote
What's in? What's out? Here's a look at the $1.85 trillion spending bill making its way through Congress.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
West Hollywood approves highest minimum wage in country at $17.64 an hour
West Hollywood city leaders voted to approve the highest minimum wage in the country late Wednesday night.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.