IKEA expanding in Southern California -- see where
It will be the 11th IKEA in California and the 10th in Southern California, joining existing full-sized stores in Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, and Covina.
It will be the 11th IKEA in California and the 10th in Southern California, joining existing full-sized stores in Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, and Covina.
California among states with highest property taxes in 2026
Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.
Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.
Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Nurses strikes surge across Southern California hospitals; thousands join picket lines
Multiple nurses strikes are impacting Southern California hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente, Providence Tarzana, and West Anaheim Medical Center, over alleged staffing and safety concerns.
Multiple nurses strikes are impacting Southern California hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente, Providence Tarzana, and West Anaheim Medical Center, over alleged staffing and safety concerns.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers
TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.