Wet Seal+ to Open at the Westside Pavilion

It's one of 30 plus-sized shops opening nationwide.

Century City-Based Company Buys Marriott Warner Center

Laurus Corp. bought the 16-floor hotel in Woodland Hills.

Strike by UCLA Hospital Workers Averted

Marathon talks this weekend produced a new tentative contract.

Westwood-Based Developer's Profits up This Year

Overall, however, KB Home is building fewer units on the West Coast than last year at this time.

Sally Beauty Supply Stores Reveal Credit Card Data Breach

The national chain is cooperating with Secret Service.

UCLA Hospital Employees Plan to Strike

The patient care technical workers -- those who perform MRIs and similar procedures -- authorized the strike to begin March 24.

The End of Guacamole as We Know It?

Chipotle tells investors climate change is affecting the price of avocados and a favorite Mexican dip hangs in the balance.

Health Inspectors Close Noodle Planet

Several violations, including an infestation of some sorts, were noted.

Culver Ice Arena's Last Day Is Sunday

After 52 years, the rink is closing its doors where he Los Angeles Kings and world class figure skaters Scott Hamilton, Michelle Kwan and Tai Babilonia practiced their respective crafts.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

Small Business Spotlight: Tell Us Your Story

Westwood-Century City Patch wants to put your business in the spotlight on our front page!

Ground Breaking on Crenshaw/LAX Rail Line Met with Protests

Officials celebrate the $2-billion rail line project in Los Angeles while others protest.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

Vending Machine at Century City Gas Station to Deliver Hot, Custom-Made Burritos

The world's first automated burrito vending machine is now up and running at a 24-hour gas station in West Hollywood. Another is coming soon to Century City.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

Personal Assistance Business Shows They Do Not Just Cater to Celebs

Run Around Betties, based in Sherman Oaks, is growing rapidly across the San Fernando Valley and Westside.

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

L.A. County Gas Prices Are Rising

The average price has risen 7 cents over the past 19 days, according to the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.

8 Ways to Finish the Year Strong

There's plenty to do this year to get ready for the new year.

Sick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?

What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.

5 Podcasts That'll Help You Think Like an Entrepreneur

Listen, learn, and reap the rewards of free advice.