Peet’s Coffee is closing outlets in Southern California
Peet’s Coffee plans to shutter some stores, including at least two in Southern California, by the end of…
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers launch strike
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job early Monday…
Kaiser health care workers across California, Hawaii go on strike
KAISER PERMANENTE HEALTH CARE WORKERS ARE CALLING FOR A NEW CONTRACT. THIS IS ANOTHER LIVE LOOK NOW FROM…
Autodesk to cut 1,000 workers as the tech company bets on AI
Software company Autodesk is slashing roughly 1,000 roles, representing a 7% cut of its global workforce. The San…
‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ on Disney+ reveals unbelievable early park footage
Today Disneyland is so fully formed that it‘s taken for granted. We debate ticket prices and crowd calendars,…
Inflation and income inequality made the American Dream inaccessible
Jan. 17, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: Contributing writer Veronique de Rugy could shorten her lengthy…
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…
Bay Area semiconductor testing company to lay off more than 200 workers
Semiconductor testing equipment company FormFactor is laying off more than 200 workers and closing manufacturing facilities as it…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tours Long Beach rocket factory
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is taking a tour of U.S. defense contractors, on Friday visited a…
Woman Alleges Stage Worker Sexually Abused Her at San Pedro High
A 35-year-old woman is suing the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging she was sexually molested by an…
California’s role in the first Transcontinental Railroad
California’s role in the first Transcontinental Railroad | California Politics 360 Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad faced several…
Contributor: How do we create a more generous America?
The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what we have, which includes the kind of society…