Amid rising costs, California and L.A. initiatives aim to tax the ultra-rich
California has billionaires on the brain. Last week union activists, hoisting giant cutouts of money bags and a…
Oscar nominations 2026: How to watch, who’s announcing
Cinephiles, assemble. Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be revealed Thursday in a livestream that’s sure to…
Devin Wright leads Redondo Union to win over rival Mira Costa
As the clock ticked down late in the fourth quarter with the outcome long decided, Redondo Union senior…
LA Pizza Alliance formed after the fires. It’s back with more free pizza for those in need
On Wednesday night in Chinatown the sidewalk was filled with several mobile pizza ovens. Cardboard boxes of every…
Why is the Los Angeles salad company Sweetgreen wilting?
Sweetgreen’s salad business isn’t as fresh as it used to be. Not long ago, the Los-Angeles-based company’s fresh…
Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful strain
California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide,…
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans’ trust in science is on a down trend
As global officials confirm that 2025 was Earth’s third-hottest year on record, a new poll shows Americans are…
Why is Meta laying off workers again?
Social media giant Meta said it’s cutting more than 1,000 workers and closing several content studios as it…
Former Huntington Beach city attorney, a Newsom critic, to run for state attorney general
Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach city attorney who spent his tenure as a staunch antagonist to California’s…
The Crowd: Women of Chapman, CureDuchene supporters gather for holiday fundraisers
The Women of Chapman (WOC) held their 39th annual Christmas at the Ritz at Balboa Bay Resort welcoming…
Audience for Golden Globe Awards telecast drops 7% from last year
The Sunday telecast of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on CBS suffered a ratings setback with an audience…
Disneyland Park attendance reaches 900 million over 70 years in business
Disneyland, the iconic tourist destination that transformed the entertainment landscape in Southern California, has reached a new milestone:…