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The Maleficent Dragon became engulfed in flames during Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show in California, prompting some cast members to evacuate Frontierland.

California's Los Angeles County, Illinois' Cook County and New York's Queens County topped the list of largest population declines in 2022, according to census data.

On the day it became legal for him to partake in the California Lottery, Kaleb Heng won the $1 million Scratchers game after his grandmother gifted him the ticket for his birthday.

Oma Bap, a Korean restaurant in Seattle, is suing the city for allegedly enabling the CHOP protest that roiled downtown in the wake of George Floyd's death in summer 2020.

Executives and staffers for the top players in artificial intelligence development will meet to discuss setting standards for AI use this week.

Marijuana regulators in Washington state halted operations at several outdoor farms and processors after testing revealed the presence of a dangerous pesticide.

San Francisco restaurant Just For You Café, also known as the inspiration for "Bob’s Burgers", has closed down due to inflation-related reasons, according to owner Reid Hannula.

Dean Cain's Malibu property has hit the market for $7.25 million. The home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms with ocean views of Southern California's coastline.

Artificial intelligence-powered music-making app Moises says it has surpassed 30 million registered users, indicating the titanic rise in the industry.

Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the fast casual restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.

Technical companies are having a hard time replacing older trade workers who are retiring. There haven't been enough young people training to fill open roles.

A San Francisco Chronicle editorial warns readers about the 'doom loop' threatening the city's economy, which stems from the transition to remote work negatively impacting the city's downtown.

Fast casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is suing competitor Sweetgreen in federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., claiming the salad restaurant’s new "Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl" violates trademarked rights.

The Agency CEO Mauricio Umansky warns that L.A.'s mansion tax has painted a "really low, really gleam" real estate picture, claiming residents are now buying and selling less.

Hawaii's lawmakers are debating the issue of having tourists pay to help defer the costs associated with keeping the state's natural beauty.

Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, two original eateries of the Downtown Disney outdoor shopping mall in Anaheim, California, are closing their doors on April 14.

The clock is ticking for those who own homes in Los Angeles that they are trying to sell for more than $5 million. The city's "mansion tax" takes effect April 1.

Former Oregon Cold Stone Creamery employee Jordyn Martin was left with seven fingers after an accident involving an ice cream machine earlier this month.

Cracker Barrel, citing the coronavirus pandemic, announced this week that is becoming the latest company to move its operations out of the state of Oregon.

President Biden's push for Americans to buy electric vehicles continues to hit the barrier of the average person's wallet — a reality highlighted by a new report out of California.