Sears is back … at least in Burbank. The retailer, which closed its store last year in Burbank Town Center, quietly reopened it a couple of months ago. The store’s entrance features large signs that coax shoppers to “rediscover Sears” and “come see what’s in store!” For passing shoppers, the reemergence of Sears is likely … Read more
Noted architect William Krisel designed the 1,770-square-foot house. (Photo by Charmaine David) Kitchen updates include a subway tile backsplash. (Photo by Charmaine David) The backyard pool. (Photo by Charmaine David) A Woodland Hills midcentury-modern home once owned by late comedic actor Ted Knight has sold for $1.205 million. The home listed for $1.199 million in … Read more
One of the highest-profile video game conventions is being shut down permanently, its organizers said Tuesday. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, had been held annually in Los Angeles since 1995 and was a popular spot for game companies to tease their latest creations before they hit store shelves. The event hosted by a … Read more
The Beverly Hilton, Costa Mesa Hilton, Anahiem Hilton and Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills are the latest hotels to reach tentative labor agreements with Unite Here Local 11 as a five-month strike involving 15,000 Southland hotel workers drags on. The agreements reached over the weekend place the Hilton alongside the Biltmore Los Angeles, Westin Bonaventure … Read more
If you’re having trouble finding affordable car insurance, you’re not alone. Drivers across California say they’re having to wait longer than usual to get coverage — and when they finally find an insurer and a plan, they’re having to pay their premiums up front. “Something is definitely not right,” said Willis Lai, a 36-year-old driver … Read more
On Jan. 1, 2024, a new federal law comes into effect, requiring more than 30 million small and medium-sized businesses to report ownership information to the federal government. The law is far-reaching and may affect you in unexpected ways. Failure to timely file the report could result in fines of $500 per day, up to … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Months after dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar voted unanimously to become the nation’s only unionized strippers, the North Hollywood club’s entertainers are on strike over alleged unfair labor practices, attorneys said. The walkout is scheduled to last through Saturday, Dec. 9, with picketing expected outside the bar. Lawyers for … Read more
By JOSE HERRERA LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved and finalized recommendations Friday to create a permanent al fresco program on private property, intended to bolster outdoor dining and support local restaurants. Council members voted 14-0 in favor of a report detailing standards and policies of the al fresco program. The council requested the … Read more
