Judge says Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen PB&J can proceed
The lawsuit is over frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that appear similar to Uncrustables.
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Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sue Amazon over inflated advertising prices
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Washington.
ICE explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push
The Trump administration is exploring adding robot dogs to the expanding arsenal being used by...
Southern California Edison customers to receive $72 climate credit on bills
Some Southern California Edison customers will be receiving credits on their electricity bills in the...
Lawsuit claims Elon Musk’s AI company chatbot Grok produced child pornography based on woman’s childhood rapes
Musk's xAI is fighting another lawsuit claiming Grok created sexualized "deep fake" images of people.
So your student loan payment went up — what now?
Now is the time to reevaluate your budget and repayment plan options.
Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz
Aggressive actions follow a lull in activity in the war, which has lasted more than six...
How California’s economy is outpacing the nation in 2026
This year has been an against-the-grain result as California's business climate has historically suffered when...
LA-Orange County homes still ‘unaffordable’ even with a 0% mortgage
House payments would eat up 49% of L.A.-O.C.'s median household income, failing the 30% affordability...
Save money and gas with a used hybrid vehicle. Here are some picks from Edmunds
Any of these hybrids from the 2023 model year will likely serve you well while...
Who is in the room where it happens — for your finances?
Alexander Hamilton didn’t write the Federalist Papers alone. And there were others in the room...
When public purpose and private enterprise work together
Looking across the Tetons, I’m reminded that public-private partnerships aren’t inherently good or bad. They’re...
Transit agencies’ plans for LA 2028 Olympics coming up $2 billion short (so far)
How do LA Metro, Metrolink and other agencies pull off a transit-first 2028 Olympics in...
FTC probing YouTube over social media policies
Company hasn’t been accused of wrongdoing and investigations may end without enforcement action.
Amazon to close Mechanical Turk amid rise of AI
Jeff Bezos once called the platform “artificial artificial intelligence.”
Produce lobby asks US agencies to quell fears hurting sales
The letter shows the back-and-forth going on behind the scenes, even as cyclosporiasis cases ebb.
Palos Verdes Peninsula cities unite to prepare for potential disasters
FEMA approved the plan, to provide "a framework to lessen the impacts of natural disasters...
SpaceX recovers Starship from the Indian Ocean a month after launch and is shipping it back to Texas
The trip will take several months.
Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
Apps like GitaGPT provide guidance based on sacred texts.
HOA Homefront: Presidential resume for HOAs
First, know what is not required – a legal, accounting, or executive background.
Californians gain economic confidence as pessimism rises nationally
Pptimism of Golden State shoppers is at its highest point since December – and 5%...
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
Warsh's remarks don't necessarily signal the central bank will raise rates in September.
How much should retirees worry about inflation?
Answering these three questions can help.
Judge says Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were ‘illegal and baseless’
The government labeled the company a supply chain risk earlier this year.
The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower
Traders upped their bets for the Fed to hike its federal funds rate.
UCSD researchers hack into a Boeing 737 in under 60 seconds
Team of graduate students reached out to Boeing engineers to show how they did it.
Job Corps centers in Inland Empire, LA, Long Beach saved from budget ax
A year after the training centers for young adults were shuttered by the Trump administration,...
Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emission rules, study says
The Trump administration got rid of the emissions standards earlier this year.
Here’s why interest rates are going to hit 7%
Here are some tips for those who need a mortgage in these higher-rate days.
Mortgage rates rise, bringing the average rate on a 30-year home loan to where it was 4 weeks ago
Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers.
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors
The Canadian government is investing billions to reduce reliance on American suppliers.
Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
Meta said the new safeguards will only apply in the United States, with most in...
The cars that won’t be around next year, according to Edmunds
A small number of vehicles are discontinued every year, an opportunity for customers.
Tech stocks lead Wall Street after Nvidia, Salesforce and others say AI is creating big growth
Elsewhere, though, trends were more mixed across big U.S. companies.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low
Companies are reluctant to let go of staff. But they aren’t hiring much either.
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh under pressure to clarify views on inflation, interest rates
So far, many economists and Wall Street investors haven’t been thrilled with his approach.
US diesel supplies hit record low as demand season looms
Global diesel demand typically crests around October.
FAA requires some Boeing 787 inspections for fatigue cracks
The directive applies to 17 787s operating in the U.S. and 77 worldwide.
Bill Gates warns of job losses, rising harm in plea for AI policies
Gates is calling for a tax on artificial intelligence automated systems, like tokens and robots.
LA OKs Boyle Heights aid plan for burned-out Lineage warehouse’s neighbors
The council's vote comes one day after the Planning and Land Use Management Committee recommended...
California lawmakers oppose insurance fire claims limits
A plan backed by Democrats in the state senate wouldn’t limit insurers from suing utility...
California moves closer to approving plug-in solar
States across the country are letting residents install small solar systems without utility permission.
Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors
General Mills said 90% of its U.S. retail products are now free of artificial dyes.
Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. America’s economy says otherwise.
The two economies remain deeply intertwined even as Trump escalates a trade war with Canada.
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars
Here’s a look at some other large corporate settlements.
Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink’s role in Ukraine
His decision to provide access to Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet network, was a lifeline for...
In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers
The debate has united left-leaning environmentalists and conservative farmers.
US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
U.S.-Canada trade talks typically get testy, said expert Christopher Sands.
Bill-payment troubles for Californians hits highest level since 2015
Typical Californian has $1,900 in debts past due for 90 days, up 14% in a...
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
As difficult as these conversations can be, it’s important to make time for them.
Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Deal cuts short the trial, which was expected to see CEO Mark Zuckerberg take the...
Wall Street holds mostly steady following the latest update on inflation
Oil prices have been swinging sharply through the summer amid the Iran war.
Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights
Inflation has worsened since the Iran war began in late February.
US economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, but consumer spending stayed strong
The reason for the lackluster growth number was imports.
LA committee OKs renaming Pershing Square for Biddy Mason
Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a formerly enslaved woman, became a prominent Los Angeles landowner, entrepreneur and...
Mother’s Market fires 15 Costa Mesa workers involved in union organizing
The union says the owner of Mother's Market may be shopping the supermarket chain to...
Target pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume
This isn’t the first time Target has pulled products from its shelves after public backlash.
Elon Musk’s space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana
It would be SpaceX's fourth and largest launch site.
New-home sales decline to lowest level since January
Higher mortgage rates are curbing demand even as builders trim prices and offer incentives.
Canada targets steel, fish and hundreds of other goods as Trump trade war escalates
Canada has pledged to roll out “dollar for dollar” counter-tariffs.
US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated
Americans remain frustrated with the economy after five years of elevated inflation.
Credit card gamification: When every purchase becomes a gamble
Treat these cards as you would a responsible trip to a casino.
Southern California bosses create fewer jobs but still outpace US peers
Southern California jobs grew by 0.5% over the past year. The whole country? Just 0.2%.
Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets
The drop came even though tensions between the U.S. and Iran seemed to ratchet higher.
From honey to hockey sticks, Trump’s trade war with Canada hikes tariffs on a long list of goods
The new tariffs are expected to affect about $20 billion in Canadian goods.
Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races
Five states with critical Senate races count Canada as a major trading partner.
Disney offers early retirement buyout to executives
The Walt Disney Co. announced on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, that it was making a...
Zillow and Redfin resolve litigation over deal FTC claims suppresses rental listings competition
The settlement announced Monday resolves litigation brought by attorneys general in several states.
Fromm canned dog food recalled over potential metal fragments
The cans contain 12.2 ounces of food and come with a long shelf life into...
California weighs fines for healthcare providers that don’t rein in costs
California is one of at least eight states that have set spending targets as part...
Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff
Advanced semiconductors have become a key point of competition between the U.S. and China.
Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
Concerns are rising over social media videos showing reckless driving.
AG Bonta cancels Paramount meeting after leaked details
“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these...
Rescued beluga whales from shuttered Marineland arrive safely at SeaWorld San Diego
The 12-hour journey from Canada required a Qatar Airways cargo plane, special stretchers, and cranes,...
Archer Aviation expanding flying taxi-service to L.A. Live
The electric air-taxi maker Archer Aviation unveiled the 11th vertiport it plans to build in...
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
Ruling calls for The Post to award Karen Attiah full back pay and lost benefits.
Millions sign up for Trump Accounts, but are they wise investment?
Children born during Trump's second term are eligible for a $1,000 donation from the federal...
Economists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
Economists say the biggest problem is that the U.S. cattle herd is the smallest in...
Wall Street drifts at the start of a week that could swing stocks and bonds
Longer-term yields eased in the bond market after oil prices dipped.
What are real estate’s hottest investments? Or the coldest?
Apartment investments were the only one of 12 commercial real estate niches that saw no...
The value of a connected advisory team
Best outcomes often come from a team of professionals who communicate, coordinate their efforts, and...
From tiny carriers, a huge problem: Record West Nile spread this year
West Nile virus is on the rise in Southern California, outpacing the five-year average in...
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy
By BARBARA ORTUTAY TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of...
US housing affordability gauge worsens for first time since 2023
Higher borrowing costs soaked up a bigger chunk of earnings for new homebuyers.
Uber fined nearly $1 billion by Dutch regulators over automated suspensions of driver accounts
The EU’s data privacy rules prohibit fully automated decision-making.
Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
This follows China's announcement to ban hidden door handles.
New LA Chargers mural in Torrance is underway
Muralist Robert Vargas will unveil "The Storm is Coming," featuring Los Angeles Chargers player Justin...
Southern California home prices hit record $840,000. Don’t cheer.
A 2% rise in the past year toppled the old record of $831,000 set in...
MAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
It adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill” expanded SNAP work requirements.
US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure
The bond market remained jumpy Friday.
HOA Homefront: Can we require director training?
California does not have a mandatory prerequisite for HOA board service, except that candidates or...
Millennials keep closest eye on spending: 4 ways to help offset rising costs
Some millennials are finding surprises in both necessary and discretionary expenses.
1 in 3 Southern California landlords offer concessions this summer
In L.A. and Orange counties, 31% of rentals came with some kind of discount. Inland...
Abbott Laboratories to pay $670 million to settle cases, claims over its formula for premature babies
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $670 million to settle a high-profile lawsuit and 2,000...
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
Bessent announced Treasury would double the size of a bond buyback program starting next month.
The playbook for college sports revenue is expanding from logos and fees to entertainment districts
Universities are getting creative to keep up with the expensive world of college athletics.
Charter expanding Spectrum across Southern California after Cox acquisition
It plans to introduce Spectrum branding, pricing and product packages across all former Cox markets...
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
Data centers have become contentious over energy costs and environmental impact.
Number of U.S. homebuyers sink to all-time low as affordability weighs heavily
High prices and widespread economic and geopolitical uncertainty are deterring house hunters.