Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald’s strips down its McValue menu
After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald’s has a new strategy: keep it simple. The…
Oracle lays off thousands in latest sign of tough times for tech industry
Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double…
L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when
L.A. County transit officials will vote this week on a proposed northern extension for the K Line, which…
Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory
When the January 2025 firestorms swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades they not only burned down homes but…
Oscars 2026 red carpet: The best fashion looks
Hollywood’s biggest night is here, along with the biggest red carpet of awards season. Not only is it…
Oscars 2026 red carpet: The best fashion looks
Hollywood’s biggest night is here, along with the biggest red carpet of awards season. Not only is it…
Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations
A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid…
Beyond Meat drops ‘Meat’ from name
Beyond Meat is changing its brand to just Beyond. The El Segundo maker of plant-based proteins that look…
Port of Long Beach Sees Cargo Movement Dip in January Following Record Year
Port of Long Beach officials Wednesday celebrated their second-busiest January on record, though cargo movement declined by 11%…
Housing Tracker: Southern California home values sink slightly in January
Southern California home prices dipped slightly in January. It’s the third month in a row that prices have…
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya – Rafu Shimpo
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya, a longtime resident of Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, passed away on January 27, 2026, at…
California job losses slow in January as cuts surge nationwide
Job cuts surged nationwide in January following large layoffs, but California’s losses slowed after a year in which…