200 El Super union workers rally for protections from immigration raids
They gathered Tuesday at the Slausen Avenue store in Los Angeles, seeking improved wages and...
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NYC judge: OpenAI must turn over communication with lawyers about deleted databases
The judge is overseeing a massive consolidated class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, which includes the Daily...
Federal agency boosts size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $832,750
The new conforming loan limit is a 3.3% increase from its 2025 level.
Lowe’s to pay $12.5M to settle environmental rules violations at SoCal homes
The settlement requires Lowe's to implement a program to ensure the firms and installers it...
Campbell’s IT chief on leave after lawsuit claims he said company’s food is for ‘poor people’
The company is investigating claims he mocked the products and customers in an audio recording.
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
RealPage was accused of helping property managers illegally drive up rents across the country.
As Black women face unemployment challenges, a roundtable of policymakers searches for solutions
Policymakers, organizers and business owners gathered to tackle the issue.
Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains
Americans were much less confident in the economy in the aftermath of the government shutdown.
By road or airplane, expect Thanksgiving travel snarls in Southern California
Some travelers got an early start, opting for Caribbean cruises or visiting families in the...
California renters can save $3,331 monthly vs. owning, by this math
Typical rents, according to Zillow, run $2,985 a month vs. $6,316 in monthly ownership costs.
US stocks rise, but Nvidia’s drop keeps the market in check
A report suggested Meta Platforms may spend billions on AI chips from Alphabet.
Is mobile banking safe? How to actually protect your money
Your phone is your most secure bank branch — but only if you take precautions.
US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
The retail sales figures suggest that Americans as a whole are still willing and able...
Tyson’s beef plant closure in Nebraska will impact a reliant town and ranchers nationwide
By JOSH FUNK OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant...
Contemporary craftsman home on Pasadena’s Johnston Lakefront seeks $6.8M
The property includes multiple terraces, outdoor rooms and a private 30-foot dock extending from the...
What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday 2025
Tech, toys and big-ticket items are good bets, along with a few offbeat buys.
Status Update: Goodwill opens at Towne Center in Foothill Ranch
Also in the news: A new pet store is open for business and baths in...
Another rally for Alphabet leads the US stock market higher
Stocks got a lift from rising hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut its main...
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
Canned cranberry sauce had the biggest price increase after drought impacted production and new tariffs...
Father, son flip Southern California industrial space into luxury car condos
Finish Line memberships are for collectors who can afford the $1 million-plus price tag.
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
The standard is to save three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund.
Don’t leave your financial mess behind
You wouldn’t leave your dog’s mess behind, so don’t leave a mess of your own.
24,000 registered nurses ratify new four-year contract with UC
The contract includes an 18.5% minimum increase in wages over the life of the four-year...
Why so many IE warehouses? LA, OC industrial rents are nation’s priciest
No. 1 nationwide for rent was Orange County. L.A. was No. 2.
Companies have found employees can be just as productive when working remotely. And they’re happier too
Employers are perfecting their flexible work arrangements.
What can Pittsburgh’s river valley teach California about real estate?
Let’s take a look at a few takeaways from the Allegheny River Valley.
France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
France has strict Holocaust denial laws.
California shoppers intensely searching for bargains
California's online interest in thriftiness increased by 12% over the past year.
HOA Homefront: Reduced quorum, recall quorum, and who is an ‘owner’?
California law allows a reduced quorum election without an amendment to the CC&Rs and bylaws.
Real estate news: Affordable housing for seniors expanding in Yorba Linda
Altrudy II, phase 2 at Altrudy Lane Seniors, will feature 64 apartments for seniors age...
More swings hit Wall Street, but this time stocks finish higher
Retailers rallied following strong profit reports from Ross Stores and Gap.
Is giftflation blowing up your holiday budget? Here’s how to fight it
Gift giving is getting pricey, but smart planning can keep the holidays joyful and affordable.
Google and US government battle over the future of internet advertising
The courtroom showdown will pit lawyers from Google and the U.S. Department of Justice against...
Long Beach home on Naples Island with private marina seeks $10.8M
The home was originally an executive retreat and was later owned by an Olympic sailor.
61,000 truck drivers in California could lose their licenses. Here’s why
The Trump administration is cracking down on immigrants who drive trucks in California, threatening to...
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
Some companies are relying more heavily on debt to fund their AI ambitions.
Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to keep CEO despite logo debacle
Cracker Barrel said it was committed to returning the company to sales growth.
VantageScore, a new FICO competitor, may help mortgage shoppers with little credit
Reporting rent, utility or a credit card for one month may make you mortgage ready
Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says ‘We hear you’ on affordability concerns
The White House is grappling with how to speak to voters about the cost of...
GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky
With the new contracts, GE Appliances says it's increasing domestic spending on suppliers by 3.3%.
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.26%, the third straight increase
Just three weeks ago, the average rate was at 6.17%.
Starbucks union says 30 more US stores are joining week-old strike
Starbucks’ union is expanding its week-old strike against the company.
US homes sales rose in October as homebuyers seized on declining mortgage rates
The latest sales figure topped the pace economists were expecting.
How to spend a million dollars on a $400K home: 50-year mortgage math
Aiding affordability is the intention of the proposed ultra-long loan, but reaction was strongly negative.
US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown
New U.S. jobless claim applications fell last week, remaining within the healthy range of recent...
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
With other retailers dialing back projections, the nation’s largest retailer raised its financial outlook in...
Home values drop in three-quarters of Southern California
Locally, the most widespread drops were found in Los Angeles and Orange counties, where 79%...
Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to ‘reorient’ entire company
The jobs cuts began on Thursday, per to a staff memo.
Charted: Southern California homebuying in September
It was the busiest September since 2022.
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
Revisions also showed the economy lost 4,000 jobs in August instead of gaining 22,000.
Big swings keep rocking Wall Street as US stocks drop sharply after erasing a morning surge
The sharpest losses again hit what had been the market’s biggest winners.
Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
These toys, marketed to kids as young as 2, are often powered by AI models...
Tustin home tied to former OC Supervisor Andrew Do sells for over $1M
The Department of Justice is processing a request to send the proceeds from the sale...
As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves
Investigators in at least three states found the formula for sale a week after the...
Paramount Skydance cutting nearly 200 jobs in Hollywood
The company previously laid off nearly 300 workers locally in anticipation of its now-completed $8...
Fed minutes: Most officials supported more rate cuts but not necessarily in December
Many officials said 'it would likely be appropriate' to keep rates 'unchanged for the rest...
Labor Department won’t release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal shutdown
The department’s “employment situation″ report usually comes out the first Friday of the month.
Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble
Nvidia's report has turned into a pulse check on the AI boom.
Trump nominates new CFPB director, but White House says agency is still closing
The move is meant to keep Russell Vought as acting director.
Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer
The company expects its sales slump to extend through the critical holiday shopping season.
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
Imports fell in August from July when U.S. companies were stocking up on foreign products...
Southern California home sales at 3-year high as rates fall
September saw 14,590 local home sales close. That's up 4% over the past year and...
Wall Street swings through another unsettled day ahead of a crucial couple of tests
Much is riding on Nvidia, which announces profits after trading ends today.
A fourth tier of credit cards has begun to emerge
There’s a lot of potential value in this emerging market segment.
Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure
The recall includes 128,607 Ford Bronco Sports, model years 2025-2026 and 101,002 Ford Broncos, also...
Mattel laying off 89 workers in brand restructuring
The permanent job losses are part of a cost-cutting effort the company began last year...
Guess laying off 100, shifting LA headquarter ‘functions’ to Switzerland
In August, the apparel brand was taken over and made private as part of a...
Energy Department loans $1B to help finance the restart of nuclear reactor on Three Mile Island
The loan will lower the financing cost to get the plant up and running again.
Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry
The guidelines are set out in a memo originally distributed Oct. 29 but released Tuesday.
Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
Some policymakers have registered greater concern over persistent inflation.
Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won’t have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
A judge ruled the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.
Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper
Kroger said earlier this fall that it's faster and cheaper to fulfill them in stores.
Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
AI is being cast as both a hero and a villain at the climate talks.
What does ‘agentic’ AI mean? Tech’s newest buzzword is a mix of marketing fluff and real promise
What makes an AI product “agentic” depends on who’s selling it.
LA-OC homeowners face $1,610 in ‘hidden’ monthly costs
A local buyer today would face an estimated monthly payment of $6,404 on a typical...
Honda recalls 256,600 Accord Hybrids due to software error that may lead to loss of drive power
The recall covers certain Honda Accord Hybrids between the 2023 and 2025 model years.
Stocks drop after another jarring day as worries about too-high prices keep dogging Nvidia, bitcoin
Nvidia was again the heaviest weight on the market.
Will the price be right? What shoppers can expect for the holiday season
Retailers are preparing for a holiday season clouded by tariffs, inflation and economic uncertainty.
Mixed quarter at Home Depot with less storm damage to homes and a more anxious shopper
It was the third consecutive quarter that Home Depot has missed profit expectations.
MI5 warns UK lawmakers that Chinese spies are trying to reach them via LinkedIn
British intelligence has increased warnings about espionage threats from China in recent years.
Cloudflare resolves outage that impacted thousands, ChatGPT, X and more
Cloudflare said its engineers no longer saw some of the issues plaguing its customers.
Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family
Thousands of victims of the opioid epidemic could be paid thousands of dollars each.
US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it’s the biggest recipient of all
Much of the lending was to help Chinese companies buy stakes in U.S. businesses, many...
Ritz Cove mansion, with koi pond, three saltwater aquariums, seeks $22.6M
Built in 2009 on 75 bedrock-deep caissons, this 7,681-square-foot beach house has five bedrooms and...
Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they’ll get built
The scrutiny amid fears of an artificial intelligence investment bubble.
40,000 patient care, technical workers launch 2-day UC strike
Hundreds of protestors showed up at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange and UC Riverside.
Culver City’s idea to tackle the housing crisis: Take the stairs
For YIMBYs and other champions of more housing development, ditching the extra staircase has become...
More housing on California’s coast? Commission changes signal pro-building shift
Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor...
One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets
Here’s a guide on how to add your passport.
Bird flu cases are on the rise again, including 2 million turkeys. Will that affect your Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkeys make up approximately 2% of the entire U.S. poultry inventory, but account for 24%...
Workers turn to ‘polyworking’ to combat frozen salaries and inflation
Side jobs bring in additional income and provide a backup plan.
Emirates announces an order of 65 Boeing 777-9s with list price of $38 billion at Dubai Air Show
The event has seen a renewed interest in flying taxis.
Status Update: Kim Kardashian’s Skims opens at South Coast Plaza
Also in the news: Ulta is back at the Village at Orange, and Nothing Bundt...
Nvidia, bitcoin and other falling stars drag the US stock market lower
Nvidia fell again ahead of its profit report on Wednesday.
Cheaper California house prices are a holiday shopping bargain
California selling prices were 7% lower for closings in January and February throughout 2015-24 compared...
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
The drugmaker said it has started selling higher doses of the injectable treatment for $349...
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
Voters have said they're worried about the high cost of living.
24,000 nurses with California Nurses Association reach deal with UC
Negotiators with the University of California and the California Nurses Association said they reached a...
OC-based program expands statewide, matching the disabled – ‘an unpacked talent pool’ – with jobs
Ready, Willing and ABLE is now partnering with the California Department of Rehabilitation to expand...
Financial planning: How little details make for lasting security
35% of respondents in a WalletHub survey said an unplanned emergency was their biggest financial...