Van Halen's Sammy Hagar takes it ‘next level’ launching Cabo Wabo Beach Club
Rock icon and spirits entrepreneur Sammy Hagar recently opened his first Cabo Wabo Beach Club at the Waterfront Resort in Huntington Beach, California.
California Senate passes $25 minimum wage for health care workers
California's state Senate passed a bill this week that would raise the minimum wage for health care workers and support staffers to $25 an hour.
Splash Mountain shuts down permanently at Disneyland
Disneyland's Splash Mountain attraction is no longer available to guests of the Anaheim, California, park. Its closure to become 'Tiana's Bayou Adventure' took place Wednesday.
State Farm ceasing new applications in California for property insurance, other policies
State Farm said it will no longer accept new applications for personal and business, and personal lines property coverage.
Summer travelers look for new ways to save money as prices rise across the US
Travelers are looking for new ways to save money as prices rise across the country. Some people are settling for fewer trips, while others are driving to save money on airfare.
Democrat-run cities the country's least affordable for homebuyers: study
Democrat-led cities, including some of the country's most liberal areas like San Francisco, are the least affordable for homebuyers, according to a new study.
Gavin Newsom warns of nationwide 'systematic attack' on LGBTQ groups after Target limits 'Pride' collection
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused Target of participating in a “systematic attack" on LGBTQ communities across the country.
Jeremy Renner details his experience meeting with Nevada lawmakers over state’s film tax incentive bill
Jeremy Renner is lobbying Nevada lawmakers to add Northern Nevada to a bill that would offer tax incentives to filmmakers who come to two areas of the southern part of the state.
California Assembly passes bill banning 'toxic' chemicals in Skittles, PEZ, Hot Tamales and more
The California State Assembly passed a bill banning "toxic" ingredients in Skittles and other popular candies that are alleged to cause cancer and more.
Alaska looks toward clean energy market while still relying on oil
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is expected to tout a newly passed carbon credit offset plan during a conference this week. The governor is expected to sign the bill Tuesday.
TikTok sues Montana for outright ban of the app in-state
The popular social media app TikTok has sued Montana after the state banned the platform due to concerns over its parent company ByteDance's ties to China.
Family demands answers in mysterious death of LA tech executive
The family and friends of Beau Mann, a tech CEO who died under mysterious circumstances, are demanding answers after his body was found over a year after he disappeared.
Officials investigate mysterious disappearance of 30-Ton shipment of explosive chemicals in California
California officials are investigating the disappearance of 30 tons (61,000 pounds) of ammonium nitrate from a railcar crossing the Midwest.
America's downtown areas slowly springing back to life research on cell phone activity reveals
Across the country, cell phone data is being used to track the rate of downtown recovery post-pandemic in a new study. The study showed the southern part of the U.S. is bouncing back.
John Wayne Airport elicits most anger from flyers, report says
Forbes recently compared the anger various American airports evoke from people using them for air travel and found John Wayne Airport in California irritates travelers the most.
TikTok claims Montana ban violates First Amendment, encourages users to 'continue using' app despite ban
TikTok claimed the move by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to ban the app in his state violates the First Amendment rights of hundreds of thousands of users.
Democratic senator proposes new federal agency to regulate AI
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet proposed to create a Federal Digital Platform Commission having broad powers to regulate social media and digital content platforms.
Walgreens agrees to pay nearly $230 million for San Francisco opioid settlement
San Francisco said on Wednesday it reached a $230 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc over its role in the city’s opioid epidemic.
From catwalk to walkout: LA strippers Velveeta, Lilith, others celebrate unionizing after 15-month battle
Strippers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood succeeded in unionizing following a 15-month battle amid allegations of an unsafe work environment.
Hollywood star, former California resident lobbies for Texas filmmaking comeback: 'Business-friendly place'
While California's film industry is filled with "so many regulations," Dennis Quaid persuades Texas voters to pass a state bill aiming to incentivize productions to move to Texas.


















