Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why
Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.
Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.
Long Beach braces for another round of high surf, this time via Hurricane Polo
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring dangerous surf, coastal flooding and strong rip currents to the Long Beach Peninsula.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring dangerous surf, coastal flooding and strong rip currents to the Long Beach Peninsula.
Bellflower smoke shop catches fire after shooting; Suspects on the run
Deputies responded after two masked suspects entered a business off Somerset Boulevard, where one reportedly opened fire on a victim behind bulletproof glass.
Deputies responded after two masked suspects entered a business off Somerset Boulevard, where one reportedly opened fire on a victim behind bulletproof glass.
Athens building collapse: Bodies of 6 people, including 4 Americans, recovered
Authorities recovered the bodies of six people, including four Americans, from the rubble of a two-story building that collapsed after an explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district.
Authorities recovered the bodies of six people, including four Americans, from the rubble of a two-story building that collapsed after an explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district.
Southern California coast braces for high tides and coastal flooding from Hurricane Polo
Southern California coastal cities including Long Beach are preparing for elevated surf, high tides, and potential coastal flooding from swells generated by Hurricane Polo.
Southern California coastal cities including Long Beach are preparing for elevated surf, high tides, and potential coastal flooding from swells generated by Hurricane Polo.
Stranger jumps in to save dog from burning van on Skid Row
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull named Rosie after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull named Rosie after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
California enacts 'Braun's Law' to crack down on repeat DUI offenders with tougher penalties
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.
Southern California woman arrested year after newborn baby boy found abandoned in dumpster
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster.
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster.
Watch: Father loses it, attacks killer in courtroom after spotting him laughing
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
La Verne evacuation orders lifted after hazardous battery storage fire neutralized
La Verne officials have lifted all evacuation orders following the safe overnight removal of fire-damaged lithium-ion batteries at the Metropolitan Water District facility.
La Verne officials have lifted all evacuation orders following the safe overnight removal of fire-damaged lithium-ion batteries at the Metropolitan Water District facility.
9-25 marks a day to celebrate Dolly Parton
Today, September 25, marks a special day for millions of fans around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of music icon Dolly Parton.
Today, September 25, marks a special day for millions of fans around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of music icon Dolly Parton.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Starbucks to close 250 stores this week
Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.
Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.
Bailee Rios pleads not guilty to second-degree murder in fatal Chatsworth Metro bus crash
Bailee Rios on Thursday pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and felony DUI charges stemming from the deadly high-speed Metro bus crash in Chatsworth on Sept. 15.
Bailee Rios on Thursday pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and felony DUI charges stemming from the deadly high-speed Metro bus crash in Chatsworth on Sept. 15.
'Home Improvement' star Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested for alleged public intoxication in Westlake Village
The former 'Home Improvement' child star was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police in California.
The former 'Home Improvement' child star was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police in California.
Judge blocks Trump’s ban and says CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have White House access restored
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to restore CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO's White House press credentials.
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to restore CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO's White House press credentials.
Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
Legendary Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at 76.
Legendary Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at 76.
Woman who threatened to call ICE on taco vendors now getting scathing business reviews online
The woman says the backlash has damaged her house cleaning business, while a man who criticized her says she redirected angry calls and texts to his phone.
The woman says the backlash has damaged her house cleaning business, while a man who criticized her says she redirected angry calls and texts to his phone.
Tim Janus, 'Amazing Race' alum who competed with Joey Chestnut, dies: Reports
Competitive eater Tim Janus, known as “Eater X," has died after a battle with cancer. Janus competed with Joey Chestnut on “The Amazing Race" in 2018.
Competitive eater Tim Janus, known as “Eater X," has died after a battle with cancer. Janus competed with Joey Chestnut on “The Amazing Race" in 2018.
Nithya Raman surges to 11-point lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral poll
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.