California Gov. Newsom’s approval rating climbs, especially in Bay Area, Los Angeles
A recent Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) survey reveals that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval rating has climbed, particularly in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, the survey found.
There’s a new Costco opening this weekend in Southern California
Shopping is about to get supersized in Highland. A new Costco warehouse will open Saturday in the San Bernardino County community about 65 miles east of Los Angeles. The warehouse is one of eight Costco locations opening in March and April, including stores in the Bay Area community of Brentwood, Texas, Florida,...
State Farm executive fired over comments about rate hikes
Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.
Shoppers flock to grand opening of Costco’s largest CA store in Brentwood
Costco is marking the grand opening of their largest store in the state of California. Nestled into the East Bay, the store is in Brentwood off of Heidorn Ranch Road. "I mean it's a really big deal for us, the economic boost and the jobs, we were just talking to people who said 400 jobs, local jobs, that's...
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to conduct a shoulder tap decoy operation
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and law enforcement agencies across California will conduct a statewide shoulder tap decoy operation on March 15, according to the department. ABC said the goal is to reduce youth access to alcohol and to ensure adults are aware they should not be buying...
California Highway Patrol Dispatcher Among Five Charged in $3.3 Million COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A group of five individuals, including a California Highway Patrol dispatcher and her spouse, are now facing charges in a $3.3 million scheme that involved collecting COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraudulently. The indictment, unsealed on Thursday according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of...
Golfer Runs Over a Goose, Mauls With Golf Club, Arrested for Animal Cruelty
A Palm Desert, California, resident was arrested for maliciously injuring a goose with a golf cart and club on the course, then dropped it in the dump.
JCPenney to Close Once Thriving Northern California Store as Part of Nationwide Shutdowns
SAN BRUNO, CA – JCPenney has announced the closure of eight more stores nationwide in 2025, including its location at The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno. This move follows the retailer’s ongoing financial struggles, which have led to the shuttering of 200 stores since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2020,...
Calif. judge hands major win to neighbors suing over ‘sewer-like’ pot smell
The plaintiffs' attorney said it could "send shockwaves" across the industry.
Jay Leno Is Fighting to Keep His Classic Cars on the Road
In California, "Leno's Law" could make sure vintage vehicles keep on trucking—pollution be damned.
