Las Vegas bar owner and patrons pour Russian vodka down the drain in show of support for Ukraine
Bars, restaurants, and liquor stores around America are pouring out their Russian vodka and replacing it with Ukrainian spirits to show support in whatever way they can for the people of Ukraine.
San Diego businesses get big boost after California rolls back mask mandate
Businesses in downtown San Diego got a boost of foot traffic during the first weekend after California Gov. Gavin Newsom loosened the state’s mask mandate, according to a local report.
Colorado man accuses Carvana of selling him stolen, damaged vehicle
Carvana's website states that all of its vehicles are put through a 150-point inspection. It also emphasizes that it does not sell cars that have been in a reported accident or have frame or structural damage.
Supply chain showing signs ‘the worst is over’: Port of Long Beach director
Mario Coredero joins other industry leaders in painting a "bright outlook" for the supply chain crisis.
Alaska Airlines launches subscription service for West Coast travel
The standard Flight Pass plan, which requires booking at least 14 days before travel, starts at $49 per month. Meanwhile, the Flight Pass Pro plan, which allows same-day booking up to two hours before departure, starts at $199 per month.
Disney to build residential communities with condominiums and single-family homes
Disney announced Wednesday a new business of residential communities called Storyliving by Disney. The first community is planned for Rancho Mirage, in California’s Coachella Valley.
Colorado governor tries to fight highest inflation in nation with cuts on gas, services
High shipping costs, rising energy costs, a shortage of materials, elevated commodity prices and rising wages have driven national and state-wide inflation to record levels.
Colorado Vrbo host discovers drugs, illegal IDs, and feces inside rental property
A Denver woman who leased out her property through Expedia Group Inc.’s Vrbo was shocked to recently discover her rental had been reworked to conduct illegal activity.
COVID lockdown study shows government used pandemic as 'excuse' to 'overreach' authority: small biz owners
Small business owners are expressing frustration after a new study shows that lockdowns had very little effect on public health outcomes in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fewer crashes after Utah sets strictest DUI law in US: study
A study shows traffic deaths in Utah declined after the state enacted the country's strictest drunken driving laws five years ago.
California extends COVID-19 paid sick leave, expands small business relief
Millions of California workers are now eligible for two weeks of paid sick leave if they are infected with COVID-19 under a new bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this week.
Californians head south of the border to find more affordable housing
Californians are increasingly making the move to Tijuana, Mexico, in order to find affordable housing
Las Vegas approaches wedding milestone: 'Vegas or bust'
Las Vegas – the wedding capital of the world – and its wedding chapels are hoping to reach a milestone this month: the 5 millionth wedding license issued.
Wealthy California town backpedals on declaring itself a mountain lion habitat to skirt affordable housing law
An affluent California town is reversing course after attempting to declare itself a habitat for mountain lions last month to avoid a new affordable housing law.
California gas utility fined $10M for ratepayer money misuse
California's Public Utilities Commission fined Southern California Gas Co. $10 million for improperly spending ratepayer money on lobbying.
Tesla factory packing material starts fire outside California plant
Firefighters in California are responding to a 2-alarm fire at a Tesla factory.
Popping open bottles of bubbly on Valentine's Day is going to cost more
Valentine's Day is just under two weeks away and some gifts are going to cost more this year.
Gas prices in California will soar following LA ban on new oil and gas wells, industry rep warns
California Independent Petroleum Association CEO Rock Zierman warned that already high gas prices in Los Angeles will soar further if oil is no longer allowed to be produced in the area.
Inside Los Angeles' guaranteed basic income program, biggest in the country
Los Angeles spearheaded the largest guaranteed income pilot program last year, offering low-income families up to $1,000 a month for a year – no strings attached.
California kills single-payer health care bill that would double state taxes
A bill that would have created a first-of-its-kind, universal health care system died in the California state legislature on Monday after progressive Democrats failed to secure the necessary support for the legislation.