Staples Center in Los Angeles getting new name in $700M deal: reports
The Staples Center in Los Angeles, home to two NBA teams and one NHL team since 1999, will undergo a name change on Christmas Day, according to reports.
Amazon COVID-19 case notifications to be monitored by California AG under new agreement
In addition to COVID-19 case notifications to employees and state health agencies, Amazon will pay a $500,000 settlement towards enforcement of California’s consumer protection laws
Oil analyst: Why California gas prices are setting new records
President of Lipow Oil Associates, Andrew Lipow, explained why California gas prices are hitting new record highs as Americans across the country have been spending more on everything, including filling up their tanks, amid rising inflation.
San Francisco Walgreens shuts over 'severe rat infestation'
A Walgreens in San Francisco reportedly shuttered because of a severe rat infestation.
Disney employees begin relocating from California to Florida: 'Business-friendly climate'
Some of the 2,000 Walt Disney Company employees moving from California to Florida are already eyeing up the housing market in Orlando.
Kaiser Permanente, unions reach labor deal to avert strike
An alliance of unions representing 50,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in California, Oregon and six other states called off a strike notice after reaching a tentative labor deal Saturday
US Coast Guard investigating Chinese state-owned cargo ship for possible role in California oil spill
A second named cargo ship is under investigation for its potential involvement in an early October oil spill off the Southern California coastline.
Los Angeles' new COVID-19 vaccine mandate decried by restaurant owners, managers
A new vaccine mandate requiring proof of shots for anyone entering a wide array of businesses – everything from restaurants to shopping malls to theaters – went into effect in Los Angeles on Monday.
Fixing PG&E is one of America's most difficult CEO jobs
As a California wildfire was exploding in July to become the state’s second-largest ever, Patti Poppe made an executive decision.
California city considers offering highest minimum wage in the nation: 'Can't survive it'
The West Hollywood City Council in California is considering increasing the minimum wage to the highest in the nation: $17.64 an hour.
Ariana Grande sells Los Angeles mansion for $14 million
Ariana Grande is saying “Thank U, Next” to her Los Angeles mansion, which sold Wednesday for $14 million
Los Angeles railroad lined with homeless encampments sees rash of cargo container burglaries
The backlog of cargo containers making their way from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw widespread burglaries as they were carried on trains through an area of tracks lined by homeless encampments.
California judge rules for drugmakers in opioid lawsuit
A California judge ruled late Monday that four drug companies can't be held liable for fueling widespread opioid addiction in the state.
Major California city becomes the most unaffordable housing market in America
Sacramento, California, is at the top of the list for the United States’s least affordable new homes markets.
Malibu home sells for $177 million, setting new California record
Fashion mogul Serge Azria has sold an oceanfront estate in Malibu, Calif., for $177 million.
Newsom, Buttigieg announce billions in loans to address bottlenecks and upgrade California ports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a loan partnership Thursday to address the state's clogged ports.
California high school truck driver program addresses shortage annihilating supply chain
Patterson High School's supply chain and logistics program focuses on training seniors for truck driving careers.
Truck driver shortage hits record high, threatening to hurt holiday shopping
The holidays could become more complicated this year as the shortage of truck drivers continues to grow.
American Airlines CEO: Alleged assault on flight attendant among 'worst displays of unruly behavior': report
An American Airlines flight from New York City to Orange County, California, was diverted to Denver on Wednesday after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant in what the company's CEO now reportedly is calling “one of the worst displays of unruly behavior we’ve ever witnessed.”
Supply chain bottlenecks sour wine industry amid bottle shortage
The wine industry is experiencing supply chain bottlenecks amid a “shortage of bottles,” Dr. Kaan Kurtural, a viticulture specialist with UC Davis, said.