Spike in food prices expected to continue into 2022

Consumers are facing sticker shock at the grocery store and it's expected to continue in the new year. In November 2021, prices increased 7% from the previous year, the highest spike since 2008.

United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots

Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day

The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.

Hometown Pride: Meet the man behind ‘1LOVEIE’

A business in Riverside is getting some recognition for its love of the Inland Empire. "I wanted to create a brand that represented our community, and had an overall message of spreading peace, love, and unity for all," 1LOVEIE CEO Justin Hudson said.

Powerball jackpot soars to $500M for 1st drawing of 2022

The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.

LAX delays, cancellations caused by severe weather, COVID

More than 1,000 flights have been canceled or delayed out of LAX between Wednesday and Thursday. Airlines are blaming the complications on a combination of severe weather and staffing issues caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021

From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.

Prop 12: New California law to impact pork and egg industries

The new law, authored by the Humane Society of the United States, bans the sale of veal from calves and pork from breeding pigs.

Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations

The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.

Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.

Passport fees to increase by $20 starting Monday

Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”