San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Kellogg over ultra-processed foods. What that means
In a historic action, San Francisco on Tuesday became the first government to file a lawsuit against food…
Kratom, linked to 6 county deaths, was banned. But its health risks remain a mystery
Recently, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported it had linked the deaths of six L.A. County…
Infant formula sold in California recalled amid botulism cases
Infant formula sold in California recalled amid botulism cases; 31 hospitalized Updated: 5:55 PM PST Nov 20, 2025…
Can AI developers avoid Frankenstein’s fateful mistake?
Audiences already know the story of Frankenstein. The gothic novel — adapted dozens of times, most recently in…
L.A. stores must stop selling kratom and 7-OH, says health agency
Los Angeles county officials are set to pull kratom and its synthetic extract, sometimes called 7-OH, from shelves…
ESPN takes name off betting app and partners with DraftKings
ESPN is shifting its strategy on online sports gambling, ending its partnership with Penn Entertainment. The companies announced…
Where to get coffee while shopping for holiday gifts
The newly opened coffee shop-cum-arboretum Creature’s was created to provide a place where one could “be a creature…
Best gifts made in Los Angeles
Handwritten notes. Free product samples. Email responses to questions. And in some cases (shout-out to Surfing Cowboys in…
California-grown peaches recalled for possible Listeria contamination
Moonlight Companies, which includes Kroger, has recalled California-grown white and yellow peaches for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria…
Why Japan’s instant ramen titan is testing a new kind of noodle in L.A.
Nissin Foods, the Japanese giant that brought the world instant ramen, is testing a new kind of noodle…
CA lawsuit says makers of plastic bags lied about them being recyclable
California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies…
Smucker accuses Trader Joe’s of copying its PB&J sandwich
The food company J. M. Smucker has accused Trader Joe’s of ripping off its trademark peanut butter and…