Security Lines May Get Shorter for American Airlines Passengers at LAX

The airline will partner with the TSA to add automated screening lines, which will reduce wait times by 30 percent.

Going Out of Town on Fourth of July? So Are Lots Of Other People

Los Angeles International Airport is expected to be packed this holiday weekend with a record 1.2 million passengers passing through.

SpaceX's Dragon Spacecraft, Carrying Research Cargo, Successfully Splashes Down

The Dragon spacecraft left the International Space Station shortly after 6:30 a.m. local time and splashed down about six hours later.

1:64 Scale Outlaws

El Segundo’s Mattel introduces Urban Outlaws in Hot Wheels Form

Report: LAX Created 620,000-Plus Jobs in SoCal reagion

Activity at LAX also contributed $126.6 billion in revenues to businesses, generated $6.2 billion in state and local taxes.

American Airlines to TSA: Lines Are Too Long

More than 6,800 American Airlines customers missed their flights last month because of long wait times at TSA checkpoints, the company said.

Delta Plans to Begin Daily Service Between Los Angeles and Beijing

The Los Angeles-bound Beijing flight would offer connections to Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, San Diego and Phoenix.

What Manhattan Beach Businesses Do You Miss?

Patch Readers got nostalgic and told us which local businesses they wish never closed down.

New Barbies: 'Curvy,' 'Petite,' Added To Mattel's Lineup

The new shapes and colors are meant to better reflect diversity in young women and girls.

Disney Renews 'Cars' Relationship with South Bay-Based Mattel

The toymaker will have the exclusive rights to make toys for the 'Cars' franchise.

More Flight Cancelations, Delays from East Coast Blizzard

Fifteen arriving flights were canceled and 26 were delayed Monday morning, according to the Los Angeles World Airports.

EPA: South Bay Recyclers Helped Improved Region's Air Quality

'The latest data shows that industry is recycling more and more each year, which is good for the economy and for the environment.'

UPDATE: Outage that Grounds JetBlue Over, Some Flights Still Affected

Several flights were delayed at LAX and Long Beach airports.

South Bay Trucking Company Fined $6.9M for Wage Theft

California Labor Commissioner ruled 37 drivers are owed between $3,684 to $386,703.

Soccer Governing Group Sues Manhattan Beach Travel Provider

Concacaf alleges that the cost of the Gold Cup doubled from 2011 to 2013 because of inflated billing by Cartan Tours.

Ridesharing 'Lyft-offs' at LAX

For the first time, holiday travelers at LAX will be able to take advantage of the ride-hailing company.

Largest Container Ship Coming to Port of Los Angeles

The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin is one-third bigger than the largest ships now operating at the San Pedro Bay’s twin ports complex.

UCLA Economic Forecast Predicts Vibrant Future For California

The report takes a look at unemployment, residential construction, gas prices and the nation.

Mattel's Barbie, Star Wars, 'Frozen' Toys Top Holiday List

Holiday shopping survey reveals data on Black Friday and what holiday shoppers want.

SpaceX Scores NASA Contract

The Hawthorne-based company is only one of two that will launch a manned mission to the International Space Station.

Unemployment Rates in LA and Orange Counties Go Down, Go Up

Statistics are released for Los Angeles County, Orange County, and California. Government sector shows largest increase in added jobs.

Sugar Vs. High-Fructose Corn Syrup: And the Verdict Is?

Big sugar processors and corn refiners duke it out over the nutritional value of high-fructose corn syrup, invented in a lab in 1955.

Staples Center Adds Fuel Cell Technology

Former Vice President Al Gore helps officials celebrate Staples Center's commitment to energy efficiency.

Performance Cars, Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Debut at LA Auto Show

Honda calls the new hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan a potential game changer in the zero-emissions market.

Gas Prices Continue to Drop in LA and Orange Counties

Drivers in both counties have seen the lowest prices since February.

Gelson's Announces New Stores

The grocery chain buys Haggen locations and says Manhattan Beach store is on track.

Foie Gras Lovers, Led By South Bay Chef, Fight Ban Before Appeals Court

Both sides of a state ban on the french delicacy derived from the force feeding of fowl are arguing their case before the 9th Circuit Court.

Passengers Booted from Flight Charge Racism

Black passengers kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight at LAX, say they were unfairly treated because of the color of their skin.

Southwest Flight Diverted Because of Fight Over Reclined Seat

A flight from LAX to San Francisco was diverted because of a fight over a reclined seat, raising the question: Is it ok to recline anymore?

Glitch Causes Massive Southwest Airlines Delays at LAX

Hundreds of flights were delayed and travelers lined up for hours as a computer glitch forced agents to handwrite flight passes.

Shell Settles for $55 Million Cleanup in Torrance

The Environmental Protection Agency reaches agreement with the oil giant to clean up contaminated soil.

East Coast Company Buys South Bay ExxonMobil Refinery

PBF Energy announced plans to buy the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance for more than half a billion dollars.

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.

Oil Giant Accused of Subverting Probe Into Explosion

ExxonMobil is on the hot seat in regards to a February explosion that injured four at its Torrance refinery.

Suit Targets VW Over Cars Designed to Cheat Smog Tests

VW/Audi cars spewed up to 40 times the permitted amount of nitrogen oxide, but passed smog tests because of 'defeat devices,' the EPA says.

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.

Endangered Whale Meat Smuggler Gets Probation

Having returned to Japan, seafood dealer Ginichi Ohira was sentenced to probation for selling whale to a Santa Monica restaurant.

Tribune Responds to Criticism with Vote of Confidence in LA Times Leadership

The Tribune company expressed support in the decision to name Tim Ryan as publisher despite county supervisors' call for local leadership.