Chain pharmacies look to cut costs, close locations

These are tough days for pharmacy chains. From Gardena to Venice to Koreatown, storefronts that used…

Yelp versus Google: an antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

San Francisco —  For years, Yelp has complained about Google’s practices, alleging that the tech giant placed…

Why Fashion Nova bought a $118-million office space in Beverly Hills

When fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova was searching for a new headquarters, the pull of Beverly Hills…

A way out of Silicon Valley’s profit-driven devastation

A public battle has broken out among the titans of Silicon Valley. One side, led by…

Allstate approved for 34% increase in homeowners insurance rates

Allstate has received approval to raise its California homeowners insurance premiums by an average of 34%…

SpaceX rocket grounded ahead of historic space walk mission

SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration for the second…

Weeks after California’s indoor heat standards took effect, workers still swelter

Alexia Rangel recalled sweating as she rang up customer orders at a Taco Bell in Alhambra…

Judge to decide whether to halt Albertsons and Kroger merger

Grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons are facing off against the Federal Trade Commission in federal court,…

EV maker Fisker to be liquidated under plan to assist owners

Troubled electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. has reached a settlement with creditors that will allow it…