Newsom dubs Trump as 'temporary' during global climate address

California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.