Fred Fitness, a gym with high-tech, AI-powered workout systems, has opened in Santa Monica, offering personalized training and equipment for a unique fitness experience.

Walgreens is closing five stores in Southern California due to financial pressures, part of a larger plan to close around 1,200 stores. Affected employees may be relocated to other stores.

A water main break in Pacific Palisades caused a large sinkhole, flooding the area near Sunset Blvd and Las Casas Ave. DWP is addressing the issue in the burn zone, facing added landslide risks due to an upcoming storm.

Liberated Brands, operator of Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom stores, files for bankruptcy, leading to over 100 U.S. store closures and 1,400 layoffs amidst economic challenges and fast fashion competition.

Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California are hiring hundreds for the upcoming season, with wages starting at $16.50/hr and $17.27/hr respectively.

Amazon plans to close its Amazon Go store in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, reducing the total number of stores as it shifts focus to licensing "Just Walk Out" technology.

Art dealer Douglas J. Chrismas was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay over $12 million in restitution for embezzling funds from Ace Gallery's bankruptcy estate.

Starbucks workers from several cities have started a five-day strike to pressure the company for better contract terms and to address the disparity between CEO compensation and worker wages.

Workers at four Southern California Amazon warehouses, represented by the Teamsters Union, are on strike over labor disputes, potentially affecting holiday deliveries.

Walmart is testing employee body cameras in Texas amid concerns about shoplifting and store violence, receiving mixed customer reactions and raising questions about effectiveness in crime deterrence.

Disney has agreed to pay $233 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it did not comply with Anaheim's minimum wage laws, benefiting over 50,000 park employees.

Dickies is relocating its headquarters from Texas to Costa Mesa, California, in early 2025, attracted by California's robust economy and work opportunities.

Two suspects were apprehended after a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in East Hollywood, where the driver was found hiding in a dumpster.