US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

2024 LA County Fair opens Friday

The 95th Los Angeles County Fair will open its 16-day run Friday at Fairplex in Pomona

Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more

Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.

New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks

Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.

'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jason Priestley explains why he left LA for Nashville

Jason Priestly joins the growing list of celebrities - including Candace Cameron Bure, Mark Wahlberg, Dean Cain, and Katherine Heigl - in leaving Los Angeles.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.

Special surcharges to become illegal in California restaurants

As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes. 

Queen Mary's 'Dark Harbor' Halloween event returns after four-year hiatus

This Halloween, the fog is rolling back in at the Queen Mary as the fan-favorite "Dark Harbor' event returns for the first time in four years.

Bumble dating app no longer requires women to make first move

The dating app Bumble unveiled its newest feature “Opening Moves,” which gives women more choices in how they make romantic connections.

Walnuts sold in California linked to E. Coli outbreak

The Gibson Farms walnut pieces were distributed in Brentwood, Compton, Culver City and in San Diego County, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Military Appreciation Month 2024 deals, discounts

Here's a look at the deals and discounts available to honor military members and veterans during Military Appreciation Month.