A late wave of World Cup bookings boosted occupancy and rates at many Los Angeles hotels this week, easing fears after slow early sales. The rebound was uneven across neighborhoods.

SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.

Paul Kalemkiarian is opening 10 Over, a small Monrovia shop for rare wines and premium spirits priced roughly 10% over cost.

From hypersonic missile contracts to satellite yards, venture-backed defense firms are remaking the South Bay — even as L.A. County factory jobs fell roughly 65% since 1990.

Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate public company while keeping a leaner Comcast focused on connectivity and services.

Costco opened its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo — a 40-pump, members-only fueling site built on a former Bed Bath & Beyond footprint.

SpaceX's banks have started pitching at least $20B in bonds to refinance a bridge loan and bankroll a massive AI and launch build‑out.

Prime Day moves to late June and stretches to four days, with Amazon leaning on groceries and an Alexa shopping push to gauge how strained U.S. wallets are. Analysts and data firms will watch staples versus splurges for early signals.

Morningstar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen items after warning that small pieces of plastic may be present. Shoppers should check UPCs and date codes and contact the company for refunds.

Universal Studios Hollywood has enclosed CityWalk behind new security hubs, moving metal detectors to parking‑garage entry points and changing how visitors enter the promenade. Plan extra time and pick your garage wisely.

AB30 legalized E15 in Oct. 2025 — yet most California stations still don’t sell it. A tangle of state certifications, federal rules and costly pump upgrades is to blame.

Rivian cut hundreds of roles days after beginning customer deliveries of the R2 SUV as the EV maker trims staff while ramping production and expanding capacity.

Donguri Republic, the official Studio Ghibli shop, opens next Tuesday at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. The temporary store will carry hundreds of licensed items and special event giveaways.