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Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California
Kaiser Permanente will layoff 147 business and administrative employees across California in November, the health giant said
Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability
Iran’s currency has fallen to a new record low, with traders exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar.
Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
Walmart is aiming to assuage customers’ fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores. In a statement posted on the company’s website, Walmart Inc.’s CEO John Furner vowed that the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer isn’t using person...
Shop Amazon Prime early deals: Score top beauty, tech, and home essentials now
Shop early and save big with Amazon Prime's top beauty, tech & home deals now
Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
Worshippers gathered for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, on Thursday.
From cumbia to Luther Vandross, this DJ crew spins vinyl over dinner in Claremont and Ontario
Members of Compás Discoteca (L to R): Adrian Silva, Albert Piña, Ricardo Carlos, and Elias Ruiz. (Dañiel Martinez / LAist) On a Sunday night at the Mexican restaurant La Popular in Claremont, diners are eating to a soundtrack that starts with cumbia and jumps to J Balvin and Bad ...
Cato Fashions to close 120 stores amid pressure on shoppers’ spending
The Cato Corporation, parent company of Cato Fashions, plans to close 120 stores by the end of its fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending....
Water restored in Sherman Oaks following overnight main break
Residents in Sherman Oaks awoke to find they had no water on Saturday as crews worked to fix a water main break, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power confirmed. LADWP was called to the 5040 block of 5040 Varna Avenue just after 1 a.m. for a water main break. There, crews...
Mother of young man left paralyzed after shooting at Oxnard Five Guys speaks out
About a month after a young man was shot while working at a burger restaurant in Oxnard , his mother spoke exclusively with NBC Los Angeles Friday about his recovery, his faith and the life-changing challenges their family now faces. “To me, God has a plan for him,” Brenda Cervan...
Ex-Palisades resident found guilty of running $2 million Ponzi scheme
A former Pacific Palisades resident who founded a smart ring company was found guilty of multiple federal charges after prosecutors accused her of defrauding investors and making extravagant claims about her product’s capabilities and business connections, the U.S. Department of ...
Man struck, nearly run over in road rage confrontation at Pico Rivera shopping plaza
Shocking video captured the moment a man was struck and nearly run over at a busy Pico Rivera shopping plaza.
Journalists for CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to the White House upon judge's orders
Broadcast news workspaces are seen outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. (Alex Wroblewski / AFP via Getty Images) A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily restore access to the three media organizations banned from covering ...
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week.
Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....
'Can't catch a break': Shoppers squeezed by surging inflation and higher interest rates
Grocery prices have increased more than 20% over the last five years, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed.
OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese said he was concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website and that the company took too long to reveal the incident....
Penn State drug ring: Frat pledges given 'steady hand test' before cutting cocaine, documents reveal
Authorities allege that the drug business was passed down through the fraternity, handed off by brothers who were graduating or studying abroad.
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.
Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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....
Meta bets big on new AI agent and glasses as Zuckerberg pushes back against doom
Meta is going all in on a consumer-friendly AI agent and pushing forward with AI-powered wearable devices during a moment in the industry when its CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged it is a “wild time to be building.” At the company’s annual Connect conference on Wednesday, Zuckerb...
CNN, MS NOW and Politico allowed back at the White House after judge blocked Trump's ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were allowed back at the White House Thursday, nearly a week after President Donald Trump banned them. The reinstatement came after a judged ruled that the administration had to temporarily restore their access. White House reporters Betsy Kle...
Auto industry leaning into hybrid technology
Next time you go car shopping, you're going to see a lot more hybrid vehicles than in the past. They're growing in popularity like never before.
West Hollywood water main break halts restaurant's operations until customer steps in
After a broken sewer pipe in West Hollywood caused extensive damage to several businesses and homes in July, Dialog Cafe operators are now trying to weather yet another crisis. Following months of financial duress and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, business at the cafe...
Dolly Parton's estate granted temporary restraining order against singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver
Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire....
Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening to destroy his aunt's legacy
Dolly Parton’s estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday and asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings. Court documents filed ...
GOP senator calls for subpoenaing Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over their business dealings
A Republican senator is calling for an investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden following the revelation that a Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.’s post-wedding festivities in the Caribbean earlier this year. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, sent a...
DoorDash settlement: Company to pay $131.5M after underpaying New York City delivery workers
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims it underpaid New York City delivery workers, ending a legal battle with the city.
Steve Hilton takes aim at Los Angeles street vending during exclusive FOX 11 walk
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called for overturning California’s sidewalk-vending law, arguing it hurts brick-and-mortar businesses....
Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing
The company has to keep open and running both the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots — maybe one of the most visible wins for the city.
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery....
California reaches settlement with Paramount, paving way for Warner Bros. merger
Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with California and other states that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward....
Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says
Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with a group of state attorneys general that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, a person familiar with the matter told the AP. T...
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Medical Examiner report . An autopsy had not yet been complet...
Collector says $130K in vintage collectibles stolen from Corona storage unit
A vintage collectibles dealer says approximately $130,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a storage unit in Corona, dealing a major setback to his business....
Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?
Government regulators are accusing telehealth companies of deceptive, unethical business practices, including disclosing their customers’ health data.
Australian woman completes monthlong run along Colorado River to raise awareness on water crisis
An Australian businesswoman completed a monthlong run along the entire length of the Colorado River to raise awareness of the water crisis.
Thousands of Bay Area, SoCal security guards at major retailers and tech giants begin strike
Nearly 14,000 security guards across the Bay Area and Southern California at luxury stores and major tech companies began striking Friday morning, saying they're protecting billions of dollars in wealth but struggling to make ends meet....
Jaclyn Smith at 80: From 'Charlie's Angels' to building a business empire
Jaclyn Smith reflects on "Charlie's Angels," her business success, lifelong friendship with Farrah Fawcett and more in a new episode of "On the Red Carpet: ICONS."...
Scary good savings: Pet Halloween costumes discounted now at major stores
Find the cutest pet costumes this Halloween from Chewy, Walmart & Kohl's.
Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build itself as fears grow over an AI takeover
Anthropic’s Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab said in an announcement Thursday. Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic’s model research and development, which the company said means it can complete m...
A brothel was hiding inside this Silicon Valley day spa, and business was brisk, D.A. says
A Cupertino massage spa has been accused of providing sexual services to about 30 customers daily, authorities said.
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from US Costco stores
DoorDash and Uber Eats can now bring Costco to you, nationwide. DoorDash said Costco was among the most-searched retailers not yet on its U.S. platform, and it will now deliver groceries, household items, and electronics....
OpenAI reveals new instances of ‘concerning' AI behavior during testing
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances o...
$1 million in homeless funds for a nightclub? New LA fraud cases allege bribery and theft
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli, seen last month, said Wednesday that when it came to homelessness spending in L.A., "nobody was minding the shop." (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Federal and county law enforcement announced charges Wednesday against three...
Jimmy Kimmel's Guillermo joins Joelle Garguilo for a salsa surprise at ABC News HQ
Not only is Guillermo part of the newest season of "Dancing with the Stars," but he also has a new line of salsas available for purchase in stores now....