Olympics
American Caroline Marks won the women’s surfing gold medal during the Summer Olympics in Tahiti on Monday.
Aug. 5, 2024
California
Apollo Quiboloy was arrested in the Philippines, accused of leading a global sex trafficking conspiracy, which he denies. In California, his church is also in hot water.
Business
Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive of Alameda Research, told an N.Y. court that Sam Bankman-Fried directed her to commit crimes that led up to the collapse of FTX.
Oct. 10, 2023
Hart House, Kevin Hart’s Southern California vegan fast-food chain, closed its four locations Sept. 10. The chain got its start in Los Angeles just two years ago.
Sept. 13, 2024
Hotel sales volume and the number of individual sales are both down in California and Los Angeles, a recent report from Atlas Hospitality Group found.
Sept. 12, 2024
The discount retailer Big Lots, known for its treasure-hunt atmosphere and budget prices, has filed for bankruptcy and entered a sale agreement with a private equity firm.
Sept. 9, 2024
Fast-casual chain Shake Shack, known for its burgers and milkshakes, will close nine locations by month’s end, including six in California, the company said.
Sept. 4, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Pope Francis is criticized by readers for his attack on Trump’s immigration stance and Harris’ support for abortion rights.
Sept. 18, 2024
Construction of a new high-rise addition to the Hilton hotel in Universal City was approved by the Los Angeles Planning Commission, clearing a major hurdle for the long-planned expansion.
Food
A must-stop stop off California’s 101 highway. Plus, Josiah Citrin’s Mélisse at 25, a coffee shop turned restaurant, pizza pop-ups, Frenchy grilled cheese. And robots in the kitchen? Meet the Autocado. All in this week’s Tasting Notes.
Sept. 21, 2024