Trump signs executive order to fast-track rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

President Trump’s new executive order aims to preempt California permitting rules to speed up wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles, sparking a clash with Gov. Newsom.

Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market

Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.

Costco's lesser-known membership benefits explained

Discover the top "hidden" Costco member benefits, including travel deals, auto savings, and massive discounts on insurance and home services.

Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback

Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

LA Metro approves massive $25B underground rail line to bypass 405 Freeway

The Los Angeles Metro Board has unanimously selected an underground heavy rail route to connect the San Fernando Valley to the Westside, a transformative $25 billion project aimed at providing a high-speed alternative to the 405 Freeway.

In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report

In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.

Denmark petition to 'buy' California surpasses 250K signatures

A viral Danish campaign to acquire California from the U.S. has surpassed 250,000 signatures as a satirical response to President Trump's intensified tariff threats over Greenland.

New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher

Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default

An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.

Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival

Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.

Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll

A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.

LA hotspot named world's worst tourist attraction: report

A new global study ranks an LA landmark as the world's most disappointing tourist destination due to poor safety ratings, overcrowding, and its distance from major transit hubs. What's your guess?