California

Two managers at a Big Lots in Bakersfield, California, were reportedly fired after they attempted to wrangle a shopping cart back from a homeless man who allegedly stole Tide pods.

PacWest Bancorp confirmed it is mulling options, including a possible sale while also insisting it has not experienced "out-of-the-ordinary deposit flows following the sale of First Republic Bank and other news."

A DoorDash driver in Oakland, California was reportedly caught stealing a customer's order on video. The driver was seen dropping it off before picking it up and driving off.

Residents are fleeing blue states in droves and affecting the adjusted gross incomes of the states they are leaving and moving to, according to recent data released from the IRS.

A whimsical, quirky house in Berkeley, California, also known as the "Saxophone House", is up for sale for nerly $2 million.

Disneyland and other parks are suspending fire effects worldwide after a 45-foot-tall Maleficent Dragon burst into flames during a live "Fantasmic!" show in Anaheim, California.

The Maleficent Dragon became engulfed in flames during Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show in California, prompting some cast members to evacuate Frontierland.

California's Los Angeles County, Illinois' Cook County and New York's Queens County topped the list of largest population declines in 2022, according to census data.

On the day it became legal for him to partake in the California Lottery, Kaleb Heng won the $1 million Scratchers game after his grandmother gifted him the ticket for his birthday.

Executives and staffers for the top players in artificial intelligence development will meet to discuss setting standards for AI use this week.

San Francisco restaurant Just For You Café, also known as the inspiration for "Bob’s Burgers", has closed down due to inflation-related reasons, according to owner Reid Hannula.

Dean Cain's Malibu property has hit the market for $7.25 million. The home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms with ocean views of Southern California's coastline.

Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the fast casual restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.

A San Francisco Chronicle editorial warns readers about the 'doom loop' threatening the city's economy, which stems from the transition to remote work negatively impacting the city's downtown.

Fast casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is suing competitor Sweetgreen in federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., claiming the salad restaurant’s new "Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl" violates trademarked rights.

The Agency CEO Mauricio Umansky warns that L.A.'s mansion tax has painted a "really low, really gleam" real estate picture, claiming residents are now buying and selling less.

Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, two original eateries of the Downtown Disney outdoor shopping mall in Anaheim, California, are closing their doors on April 14.

The clock is ticking for those who own homes in Los Angeles that they are trying to sell for more than $5 million. The city's "mansion tax" takes effect April 1.

President Biden's push for Americans to buy electric vehicles continues to hit the barrier of the average person's wallet — a reality highlighted by a new report out of California.

A California bill would ban certain "toxic" chemicals commonly found in candies like Skittles, requiring confectioners to come up with new recipes for their sweets.