UPDATED: Verizon Outage Blankets Southern California

Customers from los Angeles to San Diego experienced Verizon service outages that lasted for several hours Friday.

Largest Container Ship to Ever Visit U.S. Docks in LA Saturday

No that's not a Death Star floating by, although it's almost as big. The largest container ship to ever visit North America docks Saturday.

SpaceX Makes History by Landing Rocket After Launch

Hawthorne's SpaceX launched a rocket that delivered satellites into orbit then landed for reuse.

Black Friday Losing Appeal, But OC Retailers Expect Gains

An economist with Chapman University weighs in on the economy in Orange County and the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday.

$60 Billion Bomber Contract Expected to Revive SoCal Aerospace Industry

One of the largest contracts in Air Force history, it caps a years-long battle between the top aerospace firms.

Fresh & Easy Bags It, Thousands Laid Off

Fresh & Easy is the latest grocery chain to call it quits in Southern California, affecting thousands of jobs.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

Whole Foods Announces Layoffs

The retailer, which has a store on PCH near Seal Beach, plans to cut 1,500 jobs.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

Haggen to Close Its California Stores

The grocery chain is closing all of its California stores within months of opening them.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

Gas Prices Tumble: Here Are Los Alamitos-Seal Beach's Cheapest Stations

The average cost of a gallon of gas in Orange County is nearly 56 cents less than it was a year ago.

Job Openings Hit Record High: Here Are Thousands Of Them

California job-seekers rejoice. Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

Tribune Fires LA Times Publisher Austin Beutner

Austin Beutner's tenure at the helm of the Tribune Publishing Co.'s flagship paper lasted 13 months.

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.

Haggen Accuses Albertsons of Cutthroat Practices in $1 Billion Suit

In a suit filed Tuesday, Haggen blamed its competitor for the problems that doomed stores in five states within months of their openings.

Haggen Accuses Albertsons of Cutthroat Practices in $1 Billion Suit

In a suit filed Tuesday, Haggen blamed its competitor for the problems that doomed stores in five states within months of their openings.

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.

Ashley Madison Targeted in Class-Action Suit Over Data Breach

An LA man is suing the adultery dating site for allegedly failing to protect customer privacy, causing “irreparable harm.”

California May Bear Brunt of Chinese Market Crash

Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Port Truckers Going on Strike

After enduring a months-long slowdown and strike, followed by a new contract, comes a fresh strike.

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 Los Alamitos

Customers can enjoy a free small Slurpee on July 11.