First Bob Ross TV painting, completed in a half an hour, goes on sale for nearly $10 million

Bob Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting," but now the painting he completed on his first episode in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million.

Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey

Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

US national debt hits $33T for first time in history

The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.

LA launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program: How to apply

Applications are now being accepted for Los Angeles' Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance for low-income renters at risk of homelessness due to COVID-19 or other hardships.

Deion Sanders effect: Blenders Eyewear sunglasses flying off shelves amid 'Coach Prime' hype

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are the talk of the college football world – and a Southern California sunglass company is getting its chance to shine in the spotlight.

Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million

On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.

California could raise health care workers' minimum wage to $25 an hour

Health care workers in California may be getting a raise after the state legislature approved a measure to raise their minimum wage to $25 per hour that is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.

LA County gas prices see biggest daily jump in nearly a year

The price of regular went up more than 8 cents a gallon overnight from Friday, Sept. 15 to Saturday, Sept. 16 — the highest jump since September 2022.

Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes

Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.