Minimum Wage Increase Kicks In Across Los Angeles

In six years, minimum wage employees in Los Angeles have seen their hourly salaries grow by more than half.

Southern California Gas Prices At Highest Since July Of 2015

The average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in LA County is now at $4.285, nearly 10 cents higher than a month ago.

Trader Joe's Staffer Says He Was Fired For Protesting Racial Slur

A former employee of a Westside Trader Joe's is suing the company, alleging he was fired as retaliation for protesting discrimination.

Southern California News Group Journalists Win Union Vote 64-19

The unionization effort involved 11 newsrooms across Southern California, including the Daily News, Register and Star-News.

Ralphs Offers $5 M In Prizes For Getting Vaccinated In Store

People who get the COVID-19 vaccine at Ralphs stores will have a chance to win one of five $1 million prizes or a year of free groceries.

Funeral Delays Continue After Winter Surge In COVID Deaths

The California Funeral Directors Association is reporting continued delays due to the pandemic.

Economic Boom In Store For California, UCLA Economists Forecast

Fueled partly by home building, the Golden State is in for "the best years of economic growth that we’ve had since World War II."

Nordstrom Plans Hiring Spree To Fill Openings Across Los Angeles

The department store is offering benefits, employer-matched retirement plans and employee discounts to fill thousands of positions.

Nordstrom Plans Hiring Spree To Fill Positions Near Northridge

The department store is offering benefits, employer-matched retirement plans and employee discounts to fill thousands of positions.

Foundational Builders Corp Welcomes Monrovia Troop 66!

Today, Justin and James from Boy Scouts, Monrovia Troop 66 had a chance to live every boy’s dream…

Knafeh Queens Bring Palestinian Dessert To Southland

Knafeh Queens is bringing a Palestinian favorite and delicious dessert to the Southland and throughout the U.S.

Global Insurance Symposium Announces Event Headliners

Industry leaders will gather virtually and in-person from June 28-30, 2021.

Amazon In Talks To Buy MGM Reportedly For $9 Billion

Reports of the blockbuster deal follow weeks of rumors about MGM entertaining offers from tech giants.

NASA Robot Extracts Oxygen From Martian Atmosphere

A little robot built in Pasadena did something that's never been done before: it generated enough oxygen for an astronaut to breathe on Mars

Unemployment In L.A. County Falls, Hospitality Jobs On The Rise

The L.A. County jobless rate dropped this spring, according to reports from the EDD. Hospitality employees are preparing to return to work.

Rolling Robots Keeps Focus On Students Throughout Pandemic

For the L.A.-based small business, 'Robotics is just the tool; it’s really about the community.'

Mars Helicopter Mission May Be Saved By JPL Software Update

A historic Mars research mission was delayed by a technical glitch Sunday, but a team at JPL is at work on a solution to the problem.

These California Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes

Forbes this week released its 2021 World's Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their fortunes increase by more than $5 trillion.

LA County To Give $10K Grants To Personal Care Businesses, Other Small Shops

A $4.7 million program will provide grant money to nail and beauty salons, barbershops, dry cleaners, bakeries, automotive stores and more.

Set The Table Grows During Pandemic

The L.A.-based personal chef-service intent on providing healthy, enjoyable food alternatives has expanded over the last year of quarantine.

Tinder Partnering With Nonprofit To Integrate Background Check Feature Into App

Tinder's parent company Match Group said that it is investing in the nonprofit background check organization Garbo for increased security.

Los Angeles Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

Bankruptcy filings were down in Los Angeles County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

Manhattan West Asset Management Bolsters Tax-Advisory Services

Additions Further Round Out Los Angeles-Based Financial Services Firm’s Wealth-Management Offering

3 LA Food4Less, Ralphs​ Stores To Close Over Hazard Pay Mandate

Forced to give workers hazard pay during the pandemic, Kroger Co. opted to close stores in Hollywood, the Westside and Park Mesa Heights.

Charter Has 3K $18 An Hour Job Openings

Charter Communications announced that it is raising its minimum wage to $18 an hour as it tries to recruit thousands including in SoCal.

L.A. Area Chamber Of Commerce: WITH THE LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NOW HAVE EDUCATION OPTIONS

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased that state legislative leaders have reached an agreement aimed at securing a safe re ...

Experts: With Pandemic, Focus on Family Requires Communication

‘Play Big Movement’ Episode Explores Demands for Business Leaders, Pandemic Life at Home, Secrets for a Happy Marriage, and More

How Reliable Is Your California Power Provider?

See how well power providers in the Los Angeles area and across CA serve their customers.

Journalists At 11 Southern California Dailies Seek To Unionize

Staff at Southern California Media News Group, which owns the Daily News, Register and Press-Enterprise decried their working conditions.

Los Angeles Trader Joe's Workers To Get Hazard Pay Raise

Trader Joe's announced plans to double its hazard pay bump as cities such as LA increasingly move to force the issue.

Drake Suit Alleges Liquor Giants Trashed His Champagne Brand

The rapper contends that liquor retailers conspired to sell his West Hollywood-based $400 a bottle Mod Selection for $49.

Godiva To Close All 6 Los Angeles Locations

The international chocolatier announced plans to close all of its North American locations by early spring.

Texas-Based Luxe Rideshare Company Expands To Los Angeles

Alto offers rides from professional, full-time drivers in its own fleet of vehicles.

Karamo Brown: Spreading Holiday Cheer & Letting Go Of Fear

Karamo Brown partnered with Zelle to gift a single, gay man in Los Angeles $25K to help him on the path to fostering a child.

Pandemic Imperils Workers' Finances And Retirement Plans: Study

More than have all U.S. workers have been hurt by the pandemic, and for many, the income loss may affect them through retirement.

Unemployment By The Numbers In LA County As Holidays Loom

Los Angeles sees some job growth even as unemployment stays higher than pre-pandemic numbers. How has coronavirus affected your work-life?

Elon Musk Leaves California On A Bitter Note

Recently made the world's second-richest man, Elon Musk appears to be over California and has moved to tax-friendly Texas.

Cheesecake Factory Slapped With $125K SEC Fine

Federal regulators charged the popular chain with providing "false and misleading" disclosures about its revenue in March and April.

Southland Restaurant Owner Says No Relief, No Rent

Los Angeles restaurant owner Andrea Borgen Abdallah tells Patch why it's time to save the restaurant industry — before it's too late.

LA County Restaurants Can Apply For Financial Relief To Receive Up To $30K In Aid

Restaurants that have lost business due to coronavirus health regulations in Los Angeles County can apply this week to receive aid.