Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
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?
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?
California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
Burbank man's $1.5M home sold without his knowledge in elaborate "deed-snatch" scheme
A licensed real estate broker and two others face federal charges for allegedly stealing a homeowner's identity to fraudulently sell a $1.5 million Burbank home.
A licensed real estate broker and two others face federal charges for allegedly stealing a homeowner's identity to fraudulently sell a $1.5 million Burbank home.
Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Kaiser pharmacy, lab workers end three-day strike as 31,000 nurses remain on picket lines
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
Westminster Mall transformation to feature 2,250 homes, new hotel
Discover the plans for Bolsa Pacific, the 83-acre redevelopment replacing Westminster Mall with 2,250 homes, a hotel, and 15 acres of open space.
Discover the plans for Bolsa Pacific, the 83-acre redevelopment replacing Westminster Mall with 2,250 homes, a hotel, and 15 acres of open space.
January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
LA County approves sales tax increase for healthcare; Proposal to appear on June 2026 ballot
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase.
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase.
Mark Zuckerberg becomes latest California billionaire to relocate to Florida amid tax concerns
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly relocating from California to Florida, acquiring a $150 million mansion in Miami’s "Billionaire Bunker" amid a proposed 5% California wealth tax.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly relocating from California to Florida, acquiring a $150 million mansion in Miami’s "Billionaire Bunker" amid a proposed 5% California wealth tax.
New California bill seeks to make remote work permanent for some employees
California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.
California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.
Kaiser strike: Pharmacy, lab workers join picket lines as nurses enter 3rd week
Pharmacy and lab employees have joined 31,000 nurses in an expanding labor dispute over staffing and wages.
Pharmacy and lab employees have joined 31,000 nurses in an expanding labor dispute over staffing and wages.
Eddie Bauer retail operator files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation sales
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
Mayor Bass takes new action against ICE in LA
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday signed a new executive directive for immigrant protections as a new county report reveals $840 million in losses due to federal enforcement.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday signed a new executive directive for immigrant protections as a new county report reveals $840 million in losses due to federal enforcement.
Walmart boosts pay potential for some pharmacy staff, college degree not required
Walmart is expanding higher-paying pharmacy leadership roles and boosting earning potential for thousands of workers.
Walmart is expanding higher-paying pharmacy leadership roles and boosting earning potential for thousands of workers.