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.
This California first-time homebuyer program offers up to $150,000 in down payment assistance
CA HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE: The program is available for California residents who meet a series of requirements, including income limits that vary by county. Here's what to know.
CA HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE: The program is available for California residents who meet a series of requirements, including income limits that vary by county. Here's what to know.
How to apply for LA County's $15,000 emergency rent relief
Los Angeles County has launched the second round of its Rent Relief Program, offering up to $15,000 in assistance for tenants and landlords.
Los Angeles County has launched the second round of its Rent Relief Program, offering up to $15,000 in assistance for tenants and landlords.
Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Costco Camarillo gets opening timeline
Costco’s Camarillo location is officially moving forward with a 32-pump gas station opening this April and the warehouse store following by late 2026.
Costco’s Camarillo location is officially moving forward with a 32-pump gas station opening this April and the warehouse store following by late 2026.
California's 'billionaire tax' will be 'disastrous' and cause wealthy to flee, economist predicts
An economist warns that California’s proposed "billionaire tax" could trigger a massive wealth exodus and cause long-term disaster for the state's economy.
An economist warns that California’s proposed "billionaire tax" could trigger a massive wealth exodus and cause long-term disaster for the state's economy.
California proposes 10% cap on concert ticket resale prices
AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, would limit concert ticket resale prices to 110% of original face value.
AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, would limit concert ticket resale prices to 110% of original face value.
California high-sped rail track installation set to begin in Kern County
The system aims to eventually connect San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours.
The system aims to eventually connect San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours.