Freebie Alert! Free Tea At Starbucks In Pacific Palisades

BREAKING: Starbucks is offering its new Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions for free in Pacific Palisades today between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Political Uncertainty Makes For Disappointing Growth, UCLA Experts Forecast

Political Uncertainty and a possibly misplaced faith in the power of lowering tax rates and regulation may make for disappointing growth.

Californians Probably Use The Wrong Car Oil, AAA Study Reveals

A new study by Southern California AAA found synthetic oil works significantly better than conventional despite what most people think.

LA County, City Unemployment Rates Dip

The educational and health services sector posted the largest gain in March in Los Angeles County, adding 7,500 jobs.

Veteran Accuses LA Best Buy Employees Of Racist Harassment

A black veteran is suing Best Buy, alleging employees at an LA store searched him, saying, "Your people steal a lot."

Massive AT&T Outage Affects Customers In Pacific Palisades

A software glitch knocked out phone service for AT&T customers across the nation including Pacific Palisades.

Pacific Palisades Gas Prices Surge Toward $3 Average

The average price for a gallon of regular gas rose for the 18th straight day with some area service stations already topping $3.

LA County's Economy Depends On Immigrant Labor, Study Finds

Immigrants contributed $232 billion or 35.7 percent of LA County's gross domestic product, according to a new study.

2024 Summer Olympics Would Be an Economic Boon for LA, Study Finds

If LA succeeds in hosting the 2024 Olympics, it would increase economic output by $11.2 billion and create 79,307 jobs, study finds.

City Goes After Major Retailers for Allegedly Tricking Customers about Sale Prices

Ever wonder if that 50 percent off sale is really a deal? LA City attorney is suing Macy's, Sears, JC Penney and Kohl's for false prices.

Gas Prices Down in Pacific Palisades

In Pacific Palisades, and across Los Angeles County, gas prices are down on Tuesday. Where was the last place you filled up?

Google Fiber Announces Los Angeles Layoffs, Halts Plans for Fiber Optic Internet Service to LA

Months after Los Angeles city leaders announced plans for widespread Google fiber optics service, the company abruptly scrapped its plans.

Store Owners Accuse Palisades Village Project of Destroying Local Businesses

The owners of long-standing Pacific Palisades businesses are suing Shopping center magnate Rick Caruso over his massive Palisades Village.

Freebie Alert, Pacific Palisades Parents: McDonald's Breakfast Offered To Kids Next Week

Children in grades K-8, when accompanied by adult, can score free back-to-school breakfast! Save the date!

Pacific Palisades Gasoline Price Rises Slightly; Where to Buy Cheap Gas in Town

The average price has risen six-tenths of a cent over the past six days after increasing 1.7 cents over the previous six days.

Wells Fargo To Pay $50 Million To L.A. City, County For Allegedly Opening Fake Accounts In Customers' Names

The bank fired about 5,300 employees for reportedly opening the savings, credit card accounts to hit sales goals, officials said. [Breaking]

Southland Gasoline Prices Remain Stable

Have you used our low-price finder? Enter your ZIP code to find the cheapest gas in Pacific Palisades.

Sports Chalet West LA Stores to Close as Company Shutters All Stores

Sports Chalet, the longstanding Southern California chain, announced the abrupt closure of all stores Saturday.

Rupert Murdoch Wrong About LA Times Sale, Tribune Announces

The Tribune Publishing Co. today denied a rumor that the LA Times is being bought by billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad.

Shell Settles for $55 Million Cleanup in Torrance

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

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.

Uber Loses Arbitration Bid, Must Fight Drivers in Court

A San Francisco judge ruled the ride-sharing company's contract with drivers contradicts itself making its arbitration clause unenforceable.

Former Passages Malibu Employee Alleges Improriety in Lawsuit

A former employee of the popular rehab facility is suing the company, alleging discrimination and negligent practices.

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.

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.

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.

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.