IBM Makes Huge US Investment
IBM, founded in 1911, is making a major investment in the United States over the next five years, the company announced in a media release on Monday.
Light Rain, Mountain Snow in Forecast for Parts of LA County
Light rain and mountain snow are in the forecast Monday for parts of Los Angeles County, forecasters said.
The Fire Moat: Rancho Mission Viejo on High Alert for Prevention
This 23,000-acre community, hailed by the developer as Orange County’s last frontier of development, has a giant problem — it sits in the middle of a high fire hazard zone. Given recent disasters that have befallen Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other communities, fires are top of mind for...
Two distraction theft suspects were arrested in south Orange County
Last Monday, Orange County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a nearby business (a Trader Joe’s) for two individuals suspected of a distraction theft according to Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services. Thanks to the quick response, the deputies were able to quickly locate the two individuals, who had left the...
County looks to develop land at Chino Airport
If San Bernardino County has its way, Chino Airport will eventually become more than a regional airport. It will become a regional airport with much commercial development attached to it, enough to create a buffer between the airport and the surrounding community, according to a 56-page staff report. The...
Home Prices Rise in California, Dip in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Home prices continued to rise across California last month, but sales dipped as consumers grew increasingly concerned about their financial outlook in the year ahead, the California Association of Realtors announced Thursday. Statewide, seasonally adjusted sales numbers fell 2.3% month-to-month,...
Orange County’s Ventura Foods to Open New HQ in Irvine
A local food service company that makes dressings, frying oils and sauces for dozens of restaurant chains is relocating its headquarters to Irvine’s Spectrum Terrace, more than doubling its current space in Brea. Ventura Foods, whose portfolio includes brands such as LouAna Cooking Oil and Hidden Valley Ranch, told...
Officials reveal troubling new water outlook for 27 million residents: ‘Periods of extremely dry...
"Water managers have been able to effectively capture, move, and store water." Officials reveal troubling new water outlook for 27 million residents: 'Periods of extremely dry conditions' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Bay Area tech workers thought their jobs were safe. Then the ‘golden handcuffs’ came...
The tech industry, once seen as a relatively stable place to grow a career, continues to be hit by job cuts in 2025. Tech companies including Meta, Block, Autodesk and others are among businesses that have slashed their workforce.
Grocery Outlet Awards Free Groceries for Life to 2 Shoppers in California
Grand prize winners each receive winnings valued at $240K. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has revealed the winners of its Free Groceries for Life sweepstakes, which offered customers the chance to win a range of prizes, including a lifetime of free groceries. “At Grocery Outlet we pride ourselves on being in...