Gas Prices Spike, But Relief May Be Coming

Local gas prices spiked by nearly 10 cents in two days, but there may be relief if ExxonMobil's Torrance refinery gets approval to reopen.

Toilet Installation Company Smells Suspect, Warns City

A company falsely claiming to represent the City of Long Beach is going door-to-door offering to install free high-efficiency toilets.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Gas Prices Dip, But Are You Being Gouged?

A Consumer watchdog group is accusing oil refineries of gouging California drivers and is calling for legislation to reign them in.

Should All Companies Offer Longer Paid Leave for New Parents?

Los Gatos-based Netflix set off a nationwide conversation Tuesday when it announced generous paid leave for new moms and dads.

Long Beach to Consider Minimum Wage Hike

In wake of the Los Angeles $15 minimum wage vote, Councilwoman Suja Lowenthal is asking Long Beach to study a potential wage increase.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

Southland Company Wins Important NASA Contract

“The work supports ongoing research aboard the International Space Station and helps enable the journey to Mars.” Link for Jobs.

Salmonella Risk Prompts Dog Food Recall

People who handle the food are also at risk for illness.

Rent Unaffordable for Average Worker in California

A study shows California workers must make $26.65 an hour to afford rent in the state, while the average renter's wage is 18.96.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

You Tell Us: Should Minions Be Used to Sell Candy and Junk Food?

A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?

IKEA Offering Free Repair Kit For Products That Killed 2 Children

More than 27 million items are part of the repairs.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

Recall: 2 Million Pounds of Chicken

The chicken products have been linked to several cases of salmonella.

While Lawsuit's Pending, 'Arsenic-Laced' Wine Remains On Shelves

Have the allegations soured wine drinkers on California's $24.6 billion industry?

Do Minions Happy Meal Toys Curse?

WTF? Some parents say they clearly hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths.

Saturday is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven Stores in Belmont Shore-Naples

Customers can enjoy a free small Slurpee on July 11.

How Far Does $100 Go In California?

A new study confirms what many Californians already know.

57th Anniversary For IHOP; 57-Cent Short Stack For You!

The offer is good today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Uber Policies Make Roadways Deadly, Suit Alleges

A motorcyclist hit by an allegedly distracted Uber driver is suing the company, alleging it encourages drivers to flout safety.

Video: South Bay's SpaceX Rocket Explodes After Launch

A space vehicle engineered in the South Bay and bound for the International Space Station blew up shortly after launch Sunday.

Discount Grocery Chain to Open Stores in LA County

Aldi, a German discount grocery chain, expects to open 45 stores in Southern California store next year.

Unemployment to Drop, Interest Rates to Climb, UCLA Economists Predict

California will likely enjoy a period of modest employment growth as the federal reserve will begins tightening in the fall, forecast says.

Ownership of World's Largest Emerald Seemingly Settled

After years of legal battling ownership of the fabled 840-pound Bahia emerald may finally be settled.

What the Charter-Time Warner Deal Means for Dodgers Fans

The deal, pending regulatory approval, would create Southern California's largest pay-TV provider.

Starbucks Warns Customers to Change Their Passwords

Gift card balances are being drained without customers getting a single shot of espresso.

LA Sues State's Largest Bank, Alleging Wells Fargo Bilked Customers with Bogus Fees

The city of Los Angeles alleges Wells Fargo opened unauthorized accounts for customers to stick them with bogus fees, damaging their credit.

Taxis, Shuttles and Vans Targeted for Surprise Inspections at LAX

Travelers dependent on airport shuttles and taxis may find themselves running late today as commercial vehicles undergo inspections at LAX.

Products in Your Favorite Stores Impacted By Driver Strike

Drivers walked off the job at the ports Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego Monday, with the strike continuing today.

SoCal Company, Workers Charged in Death of Man Cooked to Death in Oven with Tons of Tuna

Prosecutors said the oven reached a temperature of about 270 degrees at the Bumble Bee Foods plant.

LA, Long Beach and Sand Diego Port Truckers Strike

The strike is the latest in series of labor disruptions slowing operations at West Coast ports this year.

If You Use Starbucks, You Have A Problem

You'll have to caffeine-up elsewhere for now.

Nationwide, West Hollywood is the Only Place to Get the Apple Watch Today

With about 2 million watches pre-sold, crowds lined up at Maxfield in West Hollywood, the only pace in the nation to pick it up today.

Southland Gas Prices Rise For Eighth Straight Day

Prices are rising faster in Orange County than LA.

Careful, Belmont Shore! Trader Joe's Issues Food Recall

Company says product may contain small plastic pieces.

Lawsuit Asks Apple/Samsung for $1 Billion to Prevent Distracted Driving Deaths

A group, anticipating driving danger posed by the Apple Watch, is trying to force smartphone makers to pay for an education program.

Frederick's of Hollywood Strips Off Retail Stores, Focuses on Web

Long before the Victoria's Secret angels, Frederick's of Hollywood was selling devilishly sexy lingerie.

2015 Tax Deadline, Extension Info for Belmont Shore-Naples Residents

Plus, find out what post offices are open late on tax day or how you can go about the electronic filing of your return.

Does the IRS Owe You Money, BELMONT SHORE-NAPLES? More Than $1 Billion in Limbo

The Internal Revenue Service says that more than $1 billion may be waiting for some taxpayers. $92,209,000 of it is in California alone.