JetBlue has been sued in a proposed class action claiming it uses customers’ personal data to set ticket prices, after its response to a social media post raised concern that the carrier employed “surveillance pricing” to make flying more expensive. According to a complaint filed late Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court, JetBlue conceals its use of … Read more
Sydney Sweeney’s SYRN posted a photoshoot with Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, hinting at a potential collaboration that could shake the lingerie industry – and sending shares in Victoria’s Secret slumping 3.5%. An Instagram post from SYRN Tuesday showed Dunne, a retired NCAA gymnast and social media influencer with over 5 million followers, posing in the brand’s … Read more
Napa County officials have launched a $6.4 million overhaul of the region’s master plan, aiming to redefine the future of Wine Country through 2050 while bridging a long-standing divide between local government and residents. “We need people to tell us what they want that future of Napa to look like,” Supervisor Belia Ramos told the Napa … Read more
Finally some good news about the Third Street Promenade area of Santa Monica, which has seen rampant closures in recent months and years. Mayor Caroline Torosis told the California Post the Entertainment Zone model that allows for open alcohol consumption, adopted in the summer of 2025, is working. “We’re testing out what works and what … Read more
Talk about a Double-Double of SoCal icons. Burger giant In-N-Out is teaming up with alt-rock radio staple KROQ to give the station’s famed Wilshire Boulevard performance hub a major glow-up — rebranding it as the In-N-Out Burger Sound Space at KROQ, according to a news release from Audacy. In-N-Out Burger is teaming up with alt-rock station … Read more
The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The US government will lend Spirit as much as $500 million in exchange for warrants to take a potential stake in the carrier, according to the report. President Trump told CNBC on Tuesday … Read more
Red Lobster is bringing back its famous “Endless Shrimp” promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings. The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be priced at $24.99 per person, … Read more
California’s two biggest cities got the cold shoulder in a new ranking of the best places for fresh-faced college graduates to launch their careers — while another SoCal city stole the spotlight. San Diego nabbed the No. 8 spot on Glassdoor and Redfin’s annual list of top large cities for new grads, which scored 13 … Read more
One popular fast-food chain is known for more than its burgers, as it also operates its own university. In-N-Out Burger runs a training program known as In-N-Out University, located near its original restaurant site in Baldwin Park, California. The facility serves as a training center for employees working toward management roles, the company’s website notes. Unlike a traditional … Read more
You can now make an online return without leaving your couch — but it comes at a price. Uber Eats has rolled out a new returns feature that allows avid online shoppers to return items purchased through the delivery app and receive an instant refund. “A first for the on-demand delivery industry, customers will now … Read more
A Santa Monica product designer is putting hard numbers to what locals have long known in their bones: nearly three in 10 storefronts on the Third Street Promenade sit empty. The designer built an interactive map tracking occupancy along the corridor, and the numbers aren’t pretty — 28.5% of storefronts are vacant, a bleak snapshot … Read more
They want your money — but they don’t want you inside the store. An influencer has trashed the opening of a new Dunkin’ Donuts in South Los Angeles — which she refers to as “the hood” in a viral post — for its set up that doesn’t allow customers inside the building. To order from … Read more
Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring. Canada’s flag carrier said Friday that service from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25. Service to the New York metropolitan … Read more
Santa Monica locals are reeling after learning a beloved British pub will soon give way to a Taco Bell Cantina — prompting outrage online and fears the beachside city is losing yet another piece of its identity. The Britannia Pub, a fixture at 318 Santa Monica Blvd. for three decades, confirmed its lease will expire July … Read more
Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the US because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue. The recall includes F-150 … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow is getting back to her New York roots, setting up the first of several planned Manhattan outposts of her Goop Kitchen later this month. The “Marty Supreme” co-star, who grew up in Los Angeles but went to the Big Apple’s elite Spence School, is opening a branch of her chain in Midtown West … Read more
PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American food business, where demand for … Read more
Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California. The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 56 locations statewide in 2026, part of a broader push to modernize stores … Read more
Sydney Sweeney just dropped a fresh ad for American Eagle — and it gave a rise to the teen retailer’s shares. The company’s stock soared 7% on Wednesday — recently trading north of $19 — after it renewed its tie-up with the “Euphoria” star with a new blitz for denim shorts — headlining it “Syd … Read more
Costco members may have access to added travel savings in 2026, as the retailer expands travel perks tied to its booking platform. For travelers looking to cut costs, these features may help cut expenses on hotels, rental cars and other parts of a trip. One option is Costco Travel’s bundled hotel pricing, which can reduce the cost of … Read more