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Westwood's Last Aahs! Gift Store Closes Tuesday After 45 Years in Business

After 45 years of dinosaur T-shirts, glow-in-the-dark masks and Halloween costumes, Westwood Village's Aahs! gift store is closing its doors Tuesday. It's the last of what was once a sprawling Southern California novelty chain, and it's going out the way it came in — in the middle of a Halloween rush, with shelves emptying fast.

Southern California, CA · 6d
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The Cool Down

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California residents say fire-safety power shutoffs left them unable to call 911

"We can't live in a place where the power goes off every time it's windy."

Malibu, CA · 6d

Marisol Ochoa

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A Riverside power outage could last as long as 7 days, RPU says; learn to operate your driveway gate by hand.

A driveway gate that opens while the power is on has not answered the question that matters during a shutoff: how will you operate it then? Don’t count on the battery backup without learning the manual operation, too. Santa Ana winds are in season in Riverside, California, and a shutoff could last for days. Read your gate’s owner’s manual and learn how to operate the gate by hand before the power goes out.

Riverside, CA · 9d
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Pacific Aire Home Services Opens Office in Santa Clarita

Pacific Aire Home Services, a Southern California provider of heating, cooling and home comfort solutions since 1990, has opened a new office in Santa Clarita, establishing a local home base to serve the homeowners it has worked with in the area for years. The new office, located at 27125 Sierra...

Santa Clarita, CA · 7d
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Rick Caruso shares lessons in leadership with Orange County’s rising stars at Civitas Prima gathering

Entrepreneur, developer and philanthropist Rick Caruso shared insights on business success, leadership and community involvement with Orange County’s next generation of entrepreneurs and civic leaders during a Civitas Prima (CVP) gathering on October 15 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach. Hosted by CVP founders Julien Thurin, Alexandra Taylor...

Orange County, CA · 8d

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Eastvale retail properties change hands

Five retail properties in Eastvale have been sold for a combined $18.3 million. The parcels cover 237,000 square feet on 5.4 acres and are part of Eastvale Gateway South at 12464 – 12574 Limonite Ave. according to CBRE. The properties are occupied by Walgreens, Chevron, McDonald’s and Taco Bell,...

Eastvale, CA · 9d

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12 Massive California Secondhand Shops That Are Worth The Fall Road Trip

One California antique center lives inside a citrus packing plant built in 1903. Citrus once moved through that building. Now it holds 57,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, and movie memorabilia. I love that kind of second life. Another stop on this list hides a retro candy store inside a...

California · 10d

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Voting Will End Soon—but Legal Battles Are Just Beginning; Polymarket Has a Problem–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Oct. 29, 2026

In five days and change, the election will finally be over!. But there’s one problem: It actually won’t be over. Voting will be complete—but the legal challenges are just beginning. If you follow the news at all, you know the Trump administration has been doing everything it...

Riverside County, CA · 8d

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Clean Out Plumbing & Rooter Expands Sustainable Plumbing Services and Inspection Technology in La Habra, CA

Clean Out Plumbing & Rooter has announced an expansion of its residential and commercial plumbing services in La Habra, California, introducing environmentally conscious plumbing solutions, advanced pipe inspection technology, and new educational resources for property owners. The drain cleaning company in La Habra, CA, is incorporating water-efficient fixtures and updated diagnostic equipment into its service offerings. The announcement reflects the company’s efforts to address changing plumbing requirements throughout Orange County.

La Habra, CA · 7d

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GKN outlines $100 million compensation program at Garden Grove town hall

Hundreds lined up and passed through security screening devices before entering a meeting where they could learn about the compensation program for losses suffered in what could have been one of the worst industrial disasters in Orange County history. These residents and business owners were in the danger zone when...

Garden Grove, CA · 9d

The Cool Down

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Los Angeles mayor demands relief and bigger energy rebates after some power bills triple

"Deliver immediate and comprehensive relief on energy bills for ratepayers facing sharply higher charges."

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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Seven OC employers honored for creating opportunities for workers with developmental disabilities

A diverse group of Orange County employers is being recognized for helping make the workplace more inclusive for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), which coordinates services and support for more than 29,000 Orange County residents with developmental disabilities and their families, recently honored seven local businesses and organizations as champions for employing people with developmental disabilities. The recognition highlights a decades-long shift away from segregated workplace settings and toward competitive, integrated employment opportunities in the broader community.

Orange County, CA · 8d

CDLLife

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Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to railroad

CSX Transportation says it is working with shippers in the trucking industry in hopes of converting some of their freight from the highway to the railroad.  CSX had their Q3 earnings call on October 21st, where they discussed how the railroad benefits from a strained trucking industry amidst high diesel prices and reduced trucking availability.  […] The post Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to railroad appeared first on CDLLife .

Southern California, CA · 10d

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KTLA Exclusive: LADWP board chief responds to customer outrage

Annie Rose Ramos sat down for an exclusive interview with Allan Marks, president of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners, ahead of Tuesday’s LADWP board meeting to discuss skyrocketing utility bills. Frustrated customers are demanding answers after their bills have doubled or even tripled during a recent Southern California heat […]

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

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Frustrated LADWP customers demand answers over rising utility bills as board promises reforms

As they face sharply increasing utility bills, frustrated Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers got the chance to air their complains to the Board of Commissioners,

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

CBS LA

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How LADWP's rates compare to other utilities in Southern California

CBS California Investigates took a closer look at how rates compare to other utilities in the region, and at the high salaries of dozens of executives.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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Customer backlash prompts LADWP to ban power shutoffs and reexamine billing formulas

Board acts on Mayor Bass’s directive to freeze nonpayment cutoffs through 2026. Los Angeles Water and Power officials voted Tuesday to halt residential utility shutoffs through the end of 2026 and ordered an immediate overhaul of how the municipal utility structures customer rates, responding to widespread public frustration over punishing summer energy costs.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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CPUC approves $7.7 million settlement with SoCal Edison over 2020 violations

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The California Public Utilities Commission approved a $7.7 million settlement with Southern California Edison over improper deposit requests from residential and small business customers. According to the CPUC, Southern California Edison will use shareholder funds to pay $3.1 million to residential customers who were billed a...

Southern California, CA · 8d

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California to build off record 72nd launch with next SpaceX mission

Fresh off helping California notch a new rocket launch record for 2026, SpaceX is eyeing its next mission on the West Coast . The good news for space fans? The day and time of the next liftoff from the Vandenberg Space Force Base should be ideal for spectators eager to see SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket get off the ground. The launch, targeted for Friday night (Oct. 30,) could paint a striking visage across the sky as the two-stage rocket climbs into orbit to deploy some Starlink internet satellites to space. The mission would be the first since SpaceX launched the 72nd overall mission of 2026, propelling California past the previous record just set in 2025. Just keep in mind that postponements due to weather or issues with rockets are common with spaceflight. Check back with the VC Star for any updates on the impending launch. In the meantime, here's what to know about the upcoming SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg in Santa Barbara County, as well as where to watch it. Vandenberg rocket launches: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sets new California launch record for 2026 Is there a rocket launch today? Next mission from California SpaceX is working toward a

Santa Barbara County, CA · 9d