California increases healthcare workers' minimum wage to $18-$23 based on location and facility size, aiming to improve workforce retention and recruitment.

Anthony Farrer, "The Timepiece Gentleman," admitted to defrauding clients of $5.6 million via wire and mail fraud related to his luxury watch consignment business.

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Catalina Island, killing all five aboard. The aircraft, designed for four, had taken off from the local airport. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.

A man was arrested in Lakewood after a crime spree and standoff, where he barricaded himself in a car with his dog, led to a pursuit and his capture by LA Sheriff's deputies.

Lamps Plus, Inc. agrees to a $4.1 million settlement for deceptive pricing, without admitting wrongdoing, after a Southern California DA offices' investigation.

A tortilla manufacturer in Los Angeles County failed to pay 72 workers their wages and overtime, with the U.S. Department of Labor reclaiming $132,000 for them.

Albertsons and Vons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of overcharging customers. The settlement includes civil penalties and a Price Accuracy Program to prevent future discrepancies.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass celebrates the first graduating class of LApreneur, a program aimed at enhancing the skills of local entrepreneurs and supporting the growth of small businesses.

The LAPD is seeking public assistance to find a stolen 1958 Chevrolet Corvette taken from a West Los Angeles garage on September 4. The suspect and vehicle details, including a Rhode Island license plate, have been released.

The body of Amy Porter, a missing 43-year-old indigenous woman, was found by her family in a desert area near Yucaipa, initiating a death investigation.

Two suspects were arrested in Ventura County for a series of pharmacy burglaries after a police investigation, with both facing burglary charges and $200,000 bail each.

Long Beach awarded $266,000 in grants to 29 local small businesses through the Level Up LB program to support growth and development within the city’s business-friendly environment.

A Rite Aid in Compton has locked up most goods in response to rising retail theft, creating inconvenience for customers and reflecting a broader trend of increasing shoplifting incidents.