Two indicted in $8.5M Airbnb, Vrbo scam that defrauded thousands of victims across 10 states

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja are facing federal fraud charges alleging they ripped off unsuspecting travelers in an $8.5 million short-term rental scam involving properties in Southern California.

Health officials warn this jam sold in Los Angeles grocery stores could be contaminated

The California Department of Public Health warns consumers that these jars of Shemshad's Mulberry Jam and Mulberry Molasses sold in Los Angeles County could be contaminated.

California Thai restaurant makes comeback after false dog meat claim

David Rasavong's restaurant Love & Thai had only been open for seven months when a so-called animal welfare crusader implied that a dog tied up at a nearby home was going to be served on the menu.

Chick-fil-A prices surge in recent years, report says

A new report says Chick-fil-A prices have increased 21% in the last two years. Analysts explain the reasonings behind the price hikes and what is expected to come.

Sweethearts selling 'Situationships' boxes with blurry, mixed messages

Sweethearts said its new Valentine’s Day candy is filled entirely with “sweet, muddled nothings and literal mixed messages.”

Ice cream brand offering $5K endorsement deal to those who keep New Year’s resolutions

Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.

This is the average age of first-time homeowners in California

The average age of most first-time homebuyers in California is now almost a decade older compared to the 1980s, data shows.

Starbucks selling pink Stanley cups after Target sells out within minutes

The limited-edition Valentine's Day-themed Stanley cups may have sold out at Target stores nationwide, but there are still ways you can get your hands on the Quencher.

This is California's best soup spot, according to Yelp

A Southern California Vietnamese restaurant just ranked as the best soup spot in the entire state.

It's official: Guinness confirms 92-year-old man's world record Grand Canyon hike

It’s official: Alfredo Aliaga, a delightful 92-year-old man, broke the Guinness World Record in October as the oldest person to ever hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim.

Jack in the Box adds new menu items: Here's what they are

Starting this month, select Jack in the Box locations in California, Nevada and Texas will begin offering special birria tacos and grilled cheese sandwiches.

US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor

It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.

Viral Burger King cook buys new home with GoFundMe donations

Kevin Ford worked as a cook and cashier at Las Vegas Airport and went viral for sharing the mediocre gifts the company gave him

These are the top US states people moved to and from in 2023: See how California ranked

A new study shows more residents moved out of California than into the state in 2023. Overall, California ranked No. 6 among the top states people moved away from last year.

California alcohol prices increase in 2024: Here's why

Starting Jan. 1, Californians can redeem wine and liquor bottles for cash after being added the the state's recycling program.