Disney wins approval from home city to expand park, eyes 'immersive' attractions
Disneyland may be changing in the coming years, following approval for park expansion from Anaheim city officials that would allow more development.
Oakland Taco Bells shutter indoor dining options in response to rising crime: report
Four Taco Bell fast-food restaurants in the Oakland, California area are halting indoor dining because of the rising crime rate in the city.
Maintenance guys who keep luxe Disney California hotels running sue over wages, can't feed their families
Maintenance workers at Disney's premium California hotels are suing the company for allegedly failing to pay them what they are owed and other labor violations.
Levi Strauss & Co. lays off over 140 employees at San Francisco headquarters
Levi Strauss & Co., the iconic denim and fashion brand, announced the termination of just under 150 employees at its San Francisco, California office as its new CEO takes the helm.
Nevada prison to help inmates reintegrate into society
Reintegrating into society after prison can be difficult. The Vocational Village at the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Nevada is hoping to change that.
Mike Rowe details 'unintended consequences' from CA's $20 minimum wage: 'Bad look for the governor, Panera'
Creating political controversy over wages is a "bad look," according to "How America Works" host Mike Rowe, who warns the recent Panera debate is a step towards kiosks replacing low-wage workers.
Alaska Airlines plane returns to Portland airport after passengers smell 'odor' in cabin
Alaska Airlines Flight 646 from Portland to Phoenix turned around shortly after takeoff when passengers detected an "odor" in the cabin, officials said.
Winning $2M Mega Millions ticket sold in California, jackpot swells to $687M
A California resident won a $2.1 million lottery prize in the latest Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday. The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $687 million.
Salesforce's CEO Marc Benioff sends Hawaii hospitals a $150M gift
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is giving hospitals in the Aloha State a hefty donation of $150 million. Hawai'i Pacific Health and Hilo Medical Center are the recipients.
How to make the most of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan rewards program
Alaska Airlines' rewards program, known as the Mileage Plan, offers members multiple status tiers and many ways to save money and earn miles with them and their global partners.
Las Vegas hot spot customer considering lawsuit after alleged scorpion sting in painful place
A California man and his lawyer are publicizing an alleged incident at a Las Vegas resort in December 2023 involving a scorpion sting in a hotel room.
EVs may make air dirtier than gas-powered cars as California pushes new mandates: study
Electric vehicle mandates like what California has proposed by seeking to ban sales of new gas-powered cars in 2035 may undercut green goals, an environmental lawyer warns.
California GOP calls for investigation into Newsom’s ties to Panera franchisee exempt from minimum wage law
GOP lawmakers are calling on the Attorney General to investigate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ties to a Panera Bread franchisee and the restaurant’s exemption from the state’s minimum wage.
Mississippi, Kansas, other top states where you can comfortably save money
Mississippi, Kentucky, Kansas and other states require less than $50,000 annually to make a living wage. States like Hawaii and New York require over $100,000.
Boeing, Alaska Airlines hit with $1B lawsuit filed by 3 Flight 1282 passengers
Three passengers who were on the Alaska Airlines MAX 9 jet that made an emergency landing in January after a door plug flew off are suing Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion.
Gavin Newsom, billionaire donor rip 'absurd' suggestion they mutually benefited from minimum wage exemption
Gavin Newsom and one of his longtime donors are pushing back on a report the two benefited from an exemption to the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Major California mall places restrictions on times minors can shop unsupervised after teenage brawl
New rules are now in place for minors wanting to visit the Del Amo Fashion Center in the Los Angeles area after a massive teenage disturbance in December.
Oregon man discovers $8.4 million lottery jackpot win a month late
An Oregon man recently became $8.4 million richer thanks to the lottery - and did not realize he had won the Oregon's Game Megabucks until nearly a month later.
Newsom sparks outrage over minimum wage exemption benefiting donor, critics demand probe: 'Crooked deal'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire following reports he carved out an exemption that helps one of his donors avoid his state's minimum wage increase.
Major Gavin Newsom donor benefitting from California $20 minimum wage exemption pushed by governor: report
Billionaire Greg Flynn, a major donor to Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is benefitting from an exemption to the state's new $20 minimum wage regulations.