Apple airlifted iPhones from India to the US to avoid tariffs on Chinese goods, shipping an estimated 1.5 million units amid fears of significant price hikes due to the trade war.

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS has launched its first flagship store in West Hollywood, with an adjacent temporary "SKIMS Drive-In" at Mel's Drive-In. The store features a minimalist design and a sculpture by Vanessa Beecroft.

Paris Hilton's nonprofit, alongside GoFundMe.org, expanded their support to 50 women entrepreneurs affected by the Eaton Fire, offering $25,000 grants to help them rebuild their small businesses.

An administrative hearing examiner orders the Pavilions Motel in Santa Monica to close for failing to meet city conditions and address issues like drug activity.

LAPD is searching for a female driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Crenshaw that killed a 4-year-old boy and injured two others. Authorities offer a $50,000 reward for information.

A Los Angeles man receives a $50 million jury award after suffering third-degree burns from a spilled Starbucks tea, with the company planning to appeal.

The Hundreds closed its flagship LA store, moving to focus on online sales and global partnerships, amid industry shifts and local challenges like rising rents and crime.

The Grocery Outlet in Altadena has reopened after surviving the Eaton Fire, despite considerable smoke damage and the loss of inventory. The community and store staff, some of whom lost homes, are seeing this as a sign of recovery.

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.