Iconic Mirage casino in Las Vegas closing, rebranding with guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel
The Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas, which ushered in a wave of megaresorts, will close its doors in July and will be refurbished and rebranded as a Hard Rock.
Washington grocery store sells three winning lottery tickets in one week
Yoke's Fresh Market, a grocery store in Spokane Valley, Washington, has had plenty to celebrate as of late. The store sold three winning lottery tickets in one week.
Historic California town hits market for stunning sum
The entire downtown area of Campo, California, has been listed for sale. The property includes over two dozen buildings and roughly 95,000 square feet of land.
Legendary Hollywood studio installs planters on sidewalks to deter homeless encampments
The iconic Sunset Sound recording studio has paid to install large planters along the sidewalk outside its building on Sunset Boulevard to deter homeless encampments.
Delta plane catches fire in Seattle in dramatic new video
A new video has emerged showing the moment the front of a Delta Air Lines plane caught fire after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
California's 'secret' 50-cent gas tax hike coming in the next two years
CARB's emissions program forecasts a potential 50-cent rise in gas prices within two years, aiming for yearly increases to promote clean air.
SEC to investigate Boeing over statements on safety practices: report
The SEC is reportedly opening an investigation into aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. for alleged statements about safety practices, which may have misled investors.
Disneyland's $1.9B expansion plan approved by Anaheim City Council
The Anaheim City Council gave Disney the last approval needed for the entertainment giant to move forward with its expansion plan for its Disneyland park in California.
Norwegian cruise worker arrested in Alaska for allegedly stabbing 3 people onboard: report
The FBI says it has arrested a cruise ship worker in Juneau, Alaska after he allegedly stabbed three people onboard with scissors, including ship security.
International jewel thief busted for swiping 2 diamond rings worth nearly $300K from Tiffany, Cartier: police
An international jewelry thief who is wanted by Interpol was busted for last week for allegedly swiping a $255,000 ring from Tiffany's and a $25,000 ring from Cartier.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs named in new lawsuit as New Orleans design firm alleges he failed to pay $100K tab
A New Orleans design firm is suing Sean "Diddy" Combs and Phantom Labs for allegedly walking out on a $100,000 tab for an installation at a postponed event.
As summer approaches, so does California law that will drive restaurant menu prices higher
California restaurant owners say they will be forced to raise menu prices even higher after a new law that bans fees and surcharges goes into effect in July.
Winner of $1.3B Powerball jackpot identified as Laos immigrant who is battling cancer
The public now knows the identities of Oregonians who had the winning lottery ticket for the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot drawn earlier in April.
San Francisco disappearance: Suspect arrested, 16-year-old is safe, police say
A 16-year-old was found safe in San Francisco on Saturday night inside a white van with a 26-year-old male "adult friend," investigators said.
The history of Costco: How Jim Sinegal went from grocery bagger to redefining members-only retail
Costco, boasting bulk sales of discounted, big-brand goods, has dominated warehouse-style, member-exclusive retail for decades. Here's how that came to be.
San Francisco's business curfew won't 'make any changes' to 'slow down' crime, owner warns
A business owner in San Francisco's Tenderloin district argues a proposed overnight curfew would cut off some essential customers and not "stop or slow down" crime rates.
Prices at California Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food chains are rising following minimum wage hike
Prices at Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food giants in California are rising after a minimum wage hike went into effect in the state.
FAA lawsuit claims agency discriminated against air traffic controller applicants on the basis of race
A class action lawsuit filed against the Federal Aviation Administration accused the agency of hiring air traffic controllers solely based on race, not merit.
Lufthansa confirms 'rough landing' by Boeing 'training flight' caught on camera bouncing off LAX runway
A Lufthansa Boeing plane from Frankfurt, Germany made a rough landing at LAX earlier this week, during what the airline called a "training flight."
Former Slack CEO's daughter missing, believed to have run away to crime-ridden San Francisco neighborhood
The 16-year-old daughter of Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield is missing, California officials announced. She is believed to have run away.



















