Two Californians sue Hermès, claiming Birkin handbags are offered only to repeat customers
A class-action lawsuit in San Francisco accuses Hermès of requiring customers to purchase other luxury items before gaining access to a Birkin handbag.
The National Park Service will only take plastic at its parks. Three visitors are suing to use cash
The National Park Service adopted a policy last year of accepting only credit and debit cards. A California woman is among those suing.
Who will be L.A.’s next police chief? City hires headhunter firm to lead search
Los Angeles officials have hired a Northern California-based headhunting firm to identify and vet candidates to be the next chief of police.
Irvine police reveal a rash of home burglaries, but insist the city is still safe
Police announce that 34 burglaries took place over 35 days in Irvine, which has claimed for 18 years to be the safest city of its size in the country.
Biden unveils plan to boost EVs, phase out gas-powered cars in U.S.
A U.S. EPA rule would require car manufacturers to increase sales of electric vehicles while cutting carbon emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles.
Dodgers’ Lux: Grounder goes through Jake Cronenworth’s glove to key L.A.’s win over Padres
A sloppy opener in South Korea took a bizarre turn when a ground ball went through the mitt of Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth, giving the Dodgers the go-ahead run.
Lightning bolts by the hundreds, ‘constant’ thunder: Rare thunderstorms hit SoCal Monday
Coastal Southern California, which rarely sees lightning, recorded several hundred bolts Monday in a string of unusual thunderstorms that also brought hail.
Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect
A landmark agreement is going to shake up how real estate deals are done. Here’s how the new rules will affect sellers, buyers and brokers.
Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets calling the California Senate primary ‘rigged’
In a podcast appearance, Rep. Katie Porter said she regretted calling the Senate primary rigged while also decrying the flow of dark money in the race.
Trader Joe’s recalls cashews potentially contaminated with salmonella
The recall applies to certain batches of Trader Joe’s 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews, which were sold in California and 15 other states.