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Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
I-15 shut down until further notice for truck fire sparked by load of lithium batteries
Interstate 15 is shut down in both directions near the Nevada/California state line as crews battle a truck fire sparked by a load of lithium-ion batteries. The fire occurred on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113 between Barstow and Baker, California on July 26th. According to 3 News, a semi...
Sean McVay's Wife Grabs Attention With Recent Vacation Photo
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is currently working through NFL training camp before the 2024-25 season. While McVay is staying busy preparing his team for the NFL season, his wife, Veronika Khomyn-McVay, shared a picture from her time on vacation. While the location of the photo ...
Murrieta restaurant co-owner beat cancer before launching thriving eatery, Sharon's Creole Kitchen
Sharon Cunningham was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. A few years later, the pandemic shut down her restaurant just days after opening. Today, she is cancer free and Sharon's Creole Kitchen in Murrieta is thriving!The popular eatery brings the French Quarter to SoCal."It's really about family and hospitality," said Zolton Cunningham, Sharon's husband and the restaurant's co-owner.Zolton said Sharon has shined at family functions since they were young. Everyone wanted a bite of what she was bringing to the party."I was always wondering why everybody waited for her to get there before they started eating," he said.The traditional Creole restaurant...
Freddie Freeman Leaving Dodgers in Houston to Be With Family As Son Battles Illness
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman has been scratched from the Dodgers’ lineup for their series opener against the Astros in Houston. He’s headed home to be with his family as his son, Maximus, deals with health issues. Freeman’s wife, Chelsea, posted on her Instagram story on Wednesday that...
Jimmy Lopez: Man accused of carrying airsoft gun shot at by police 'at least' 100 times, his family says
HEMET, Calif. - Family and friends gathered Friday in front of Hemet City Hall to demand justice for a man who was shot and killed by police outside a downtown bar on July 4. The family of Jimmy Lopez said he was unarmed when Hemet Police officers fired "at least 100 rounds" at Lopez, killing him.
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