Tesla employee laid off without warning tells of living in car at factory

Nico Murillo is the proud owner of a Tesla Model Y, mainly because he’s part of the team that built these cars at the factory in Fremont. But on April 15, his dream job would sound more like a nightmare: The 29-year-old is just one of the roughly 14,000 Tesla employees to be laid off since April.

Bud Light sales still suffering in US a year after controversy

Anheuser-Busch InBev's Bud Light brand has still not recovered in the U.S. more than a year since the beverage giant's controversial partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked a boycott of the beer.

Newsom talks California tourism numbers from top of Golden Gate Bridge

California remains the 5th largest economy in the world for the seventh consecutive year, and California’s per capita GDP is the second largest among large economies.

Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says

The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money

Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

These Express stores in California are closing

Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores.

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures

Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.

Quality of life in LA County is getting worse, residents say

Concerns over the high cost of living pushed the satisfaction of Los Angeles County residents back to its lowest-ever level, according to a recent UCLA study.

These California fast food restaurants raised menu prices

Earlier this month, California increased the wages for most fast food workers statewide - and customers are apparently paying the price.

Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy

Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email

Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.