Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters

Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.

Longtime Downtown Disney restaurant closing after 22 years

Catal, one of the original restaurants beyond the gates of Disneyland that first opened in 2001 along with Downtown Disney, is shutting its doors.

Irvine mother could now face charges after toddler was struck and killed by Amazon truck

The family and attorney say Amazon is refusing to take responsibility for the deadly crash. However, on Friday they discovered that the mother could potentially face criminal charges.

Innocent people continue to fall victim to deadly police chases across Southern California

Over the last several weeks, and some happening as recent as Wednesday, innocent bystanders in Southern California are getting hurt – even killed – in police chases ending in a crash.

Is the 'tradwife' life for you?

Tradwives - short for traditional wives - channel the structure of a stereotypical 1950s household in which the husband goes to work while their wives stay home to cook, clean and care for the children. But those behind the trend say it's so much more.

Is the 'tradwife' life for you?
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Trad wife = traditional wife. The 'tradwife' movement embraces a 1950s housewife ideal - the woman cooks, cleans, and takes on "traditional" roles in a marriage. What are your thoughts?

Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say

The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.

Father stabbed to death outside Canada Starbucks in front of toddler daughter

According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.

Apple launches its own buy now, pay later service

The new feature, called Apple Pay Later, lets customers split payments for purchases into four installments over six weeks, with the first installment due at the time of purchase.

Apple launches its own buy now, pay later service
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The payments will be spread over the course of six weeks and users will be able to track the payments in their Apple Wallet, according to Apple.

Police chase alternatives exist, so why don't SoCal agencies use them?

From transmitters that can allow law enforcement to stop cars via satellite, to stick-on GPS trackers that can be launched from patrol cars, there are many technologies that can be used to avoid a police chase. But they're not in use in Southern California.

Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment

Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.

Disney to begin laying off employees

Two other rounds of layoffs will follow the one starting this week, with Disney CEO Bob Iger telling employees the "second, larger round" will take place in April and the third slated for "before the beginning of the summer."

Disney begins laying off 7,000 employees
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The commencement of the layoffs will come over a month after the entertainment giant revealed during its first-quarter earnings call its plans to make the job cuts.