A Summer Olympics economic windfall is headed for SoCal, a new analysis says
L.A.-based analysts say the 2028 Olympics will supercharge revenue, jobs and taxes. Projections for the Paris Olympics didn't pan out.
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Costco opening 10 new stores in the US and 4 in Canada as expansion continues - See where
Costco is continuing its expansion plans with 10 new locations in the U.S. and four in Canada opening over the next two months with more planned locations in the works....
GameStop says 'select' closed stores to reopen nationwide
GameStop says it is reopening "select" stores across the country as company insiders make new investments in the video game retailer's stock.
27,000 feet of LADWP cable stolen as leaders push for crackdown on metal theft
Local politicians, law enforcement officials and business leaders are urging Gov. Newsom to sign a bill they say would help crack down on copper theft rings....
Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale 2026: Everything you need to know to shop now
Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale.
Murder charges dismissed against ex-LA businessman accused in murders-for-hire
Murder charges have been dismissed against a former LA businessman who is accused of orchestrating two murders-for-hire more than a decade ago. Richard Wall Sr. was extradited earlier this year from Montenegro, and the LA County District Attorney’s Office said Monday an extraditi...
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
As California closes state prisons, rural towns like Susanville and Blythe struggle with lost jobs, shrinking populations and uncertain economic futures....
Shocking video shows car slam through front of Droopy's Tattoo Shop in Inglewood
Shocking video from a strip mall in Inglewood shows a car careening into Droopy's Tattoo Shop on Thursday, with two men miraculously walking away.
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
Price of diesel in California hits high of $8.09, breaking another record
The price of diesel hit another record high in California overnight, rising to $8.09, and that increase could pass down extra costs onto shoppers.
Gallery featuring neurodivergent artists opens on Venice's Abbott Kinney
Some of the featured art at "Limitless" (Courtesy Help Group ) A new space celebrating the art of autistic and neurodiverse youths has opened on Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice, amid the trendy coffee shops and boutiques. Called “Limitless,” the space is a project of Help Group...
Your health insurance bills are about to go up
Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, Obamacare or Medicare. In some cases, the premium increases may be the largest in decades and are driven by numerous economic pressures. But they won’t...
San Pedro sushi restaurant Senfuku to close after 45 years
Senfuku, a beloved Japanese family restaurant in San Pedro, is preparing to close its doors after 45 years of serving the community.
Compton man sentenced for assaulting federal officer during anti-ICE protest
A Compton man was sentenced Friday to three years in federal prison for throwing rocks and injuring a federal officer during a June 2025 immigration enforcement operation near a Home Depot store in Paramount. Elpidio Reyna, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aen...
SoCal party business abruptly shuts down, leaving families out thousands of dollars before events
A Southern California party venue business that once hosted weddings, quinceañeras and sweet 16 celebrations has shut down both of its locations.
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
Jury finds Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty in murder-for-hire case
Jurors on Friday found Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial in connection with a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center. The federal grand jury began deliberations Wednesday and reached a verdict on Friday afternoon, acco...
South LA power outages leave some residents without air conditioning for hours
Power was restored Friday for thousands of South Los Angeles customers, some of whom were without air conditioning for hours during a stretch of high humidity and above-normal temperatures. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the outages were caused by overloaded e...
Apple executive gives insights on new folding iPhone Duo, emphasizes privacy with Siri AI
Apple executive Kaiann Drance says the company's approach to AI is focusing on "personal context but with privacy at its core," as she sat down to speak about the rollout of the new folding iPhone Duo and other upgrades....
Get up to 70% off home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
Becerra backers with business in Sacramento spend tens of millions boosting his gubernatorial bid
Companies and special interest groups with some of the diciest issues expected to land on California's next governor's desk are among the top financial backers of Democrat Xavier Becerra, the gubernatorial front-runner....
LA28 seeks to showcase local and small food businesses
LA28 is seeking local vendors to help feed fans during the Olympic and Paralympic games. This is the first time in Olympic and Paralympic games history that local, small businesses and vendors will play a central role in the games’ food and beverage strategy. Applications are ope...
A bus lane through Eagle Rock is slated to open before the Olympics. Will it hurt businesses?
Residents and small-business owners in Eagle Rock have for years questioned Metro's plans to create a bus lane they believe will inundate the area with new traffic....
Looking back at 9/11: How the attacks shaped the last 25 years
Twenty-five years after two hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Center in clouds of dust, Lower Manhattan is thriving. The Financial District is now FiDi, with twice as many residents, and new bars and restaurants in a neighborhood that once closed up when Wall Street’s ...
Residents along Long Beach Peninsula told to evacuate as community endures more waves, high tides
Intense waves and high tide continue to impact homes and businesses in Long Beach, forcing evacuations for some residents.
Man jumps through In-N-Out drive-thru window to stop armed woman in Lake Elsinore restaurant
A customer jumped into action to confront an armed woman inside an In-N-Out restaurant.
Inside the Burbank vintage store with a built-in bee museum
The Bee Museum is inside the vintage store, Hive & Hanger, in Burbank. (James Bartlett / LAist) A sign on the front door says “Beekeeper owned,” and inside the Hive & Hanger store in Burbank, the layout is a mix of vintage clothes, antique jewelry and something rather unexpected:...
How SoCal became a testing ground for fast-growing Asian retailers
A MINISO logo is displayed on a sign outside of a store in San Diego. (Kevin Carter / Getty Images) Southern Californians who’ve long shopped at Daiso, Miniso, Uniqlo or 99 Ranch Market may not be surprised to see the Asian-rooted chains expand across the country. But that growth...
A billionaire was accused of stealing Malibu sand. Now he's donating a new beach to the public
A billionaire businessman was accused of stealing sand from Malibu's Broad Beach. Now, he's donating a slice of beachfront to the public under a proposed settlement....
Shop the best 2026 Labor Day sales: From beauty essentials to shoe favorites
Labor Day 2026 shopping spree: Find top deals on beauty, shoes, and more!
Tesal Cybercab: Feds open probe into Elon Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides
Tesla is facing a probe into the safety of its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs a day after the company run by Elon Musk launched the taxi service with fanfare....
Malibu man on FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list allegedly conned investors out of than $20 million
A Malibu man who defrauded investors out of more than $20 million by lying to them about his technology company's financial performance has been added to the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list....
Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows
A jobs report on Friday provided a key gauge of the U.S. economy as shoppers weather elevated inflation and central bankers weigh a possible interest rate hike....
New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein....
Dolly Parton's star restored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Repairs are complete on Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The star at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard was blocked off earlier this week for repairs. Scratches were seen on the stars, which became a gathering spot for fans mourning the “Queen of Country Music” after her death a...
A gun store opens next door to a Santa Barbara County day care, infuriating families. Will it change laws?
A day care in a Santa Barbara County beach town has a new neighbor: A gun store
Time running out for Inglewood businesses facing displacement for transit connector project
Some businesses in Inglewood were given 90-day notices to vacate in order to make way for a SoFi Stadium shuttle.
Lawsuit accusing Lizzo of harassment, discrimination tossed out by judge in LA
A lawsuit in which a former wardrobe assistant sued singer-rapper Lizzo and her production company for alleged harassment and discrimination has been tossed by a federal judge in Los Angeles, according to court papers....
Pabst Blue Ribbon offers $20K reward for information after 40,000-pound beer heist in Montclair, California
Pabst Blue Ribbon needs your help finding its stolen beer, and the company is now offering a reward for information that helps them track it down.
Video shows pregnant clerk wrestling AC unit away from suspected shoplifter in Palmdale, California
Surveillance video captured the moment a pregnant hardware store employee confronted a man who tried to run out of a store with a 46-pound air-conditioning unit....
Labor Day furniture deals you'll love from brands like Wayfair, Amazon and more
Shop the best furniture deals happening now for Labor Day 2026, with slashed prices from brands like Wayfair, Crate & Barrel and more.
Arellano: 'It's become a deportation mill': A day in the life of an immigration attorney
'I used to call my presentations 'Know Your Rights' workshops. Now they're just workshops, because there are no rights,' attorney Karla Navarrete said....