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In 1979, Bob Hope built a 23,600-square-foot futuristic Lautner-designed home; decades later, it sold for just $13 million, a fraction of its $50 million asking price

A $50 million asking price eventually gave way to a $13 million sale.

Palm Springs, CA · 12d

The Coconut Mama

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Two longtime California restaurants close after more than 40 years amid construction changes

For generations of Southern California residents, Dana Point Harbor has been more than a place to launch a boat or watch the sunset. It has also been home to beloved…

Southern California, CA · 8h

The Desert Sun

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Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter

An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants in five western states. The bankruptcy filing follows the closure of 10 Outback restaurants in October and three additional locations earlier this year, according to Fast Company . The company has faced years of financial challenges, including declining customer traffic and rising food and labor costs. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection puts 61 remaining locations across the western United States up for sale. Which Outback Steakhouse locations in California recently closed? Outback closed 10 restaurants between Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, according to Fast Company. The franchisee said the restaurants were operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses. The closures affected four states: Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. In California, three Outback Steakhouse locations closed across Los Angeles and Orange counties: Buena Park, Valencia,

Southern California, CA · 1d

Los Angeles Times

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SoCal Berry Growers to close six farm locations, lay off hundreds of workers

The closures come months after SoCal Berry Growers employees voted to join the United Farm Workers. The company hasn't said why it is shutting down.

Ventura County, CA · 2d

lvcampustimes.org

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Survival store preps for emergency

The city of Upland is home to the retail store Prep and Save, which is known for its unique survival products. Prep and Save’s mission is to prepare people for unexpected disasters and hope to educate the world about the importance of prepping. “It’s better to have it and...

Upland, CA · 1d

wheninyourstate.com

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One city block in Riverside, California hides a maze of towers, domes, and Spanish arches

One city block in downtown Riverside, California holds a building that has been growing since the 1870s. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is the largest Mission Revival style building in the United States, and it carries the weight of three landmark designations to prove it. Spanish arches meet Mediterranean...

Riverside, CA · 19h

familydestinationsguide.com

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This California Furniture Store Is So Enormous, The Showroom Runs Two Football Fields Long

Nobody walks into Mathis Home in Ontario, California, expecting to feel genuinely impressed by a furniture store, and that’s exactly what makes the first visit so memorable. The moment you step inside, something shifts. The scale of the place registers before anything else, and your first instinct is to...

Ontario, CA · 2d

iebusinessdaily.com

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Apartment community goes online in Ontario

Space is now available for pre-leasing at Mill House, a 346-unit apartment community in Ontario. Mill House has one- and two-bedroom apartment homes that range from from 618 to 1,280 square feet, according to a statement released by Legacy Partners. The apartment community at 2510 S. Euclid Ave. is being...

Ontario, CA · 13h

myfamilytravels.com

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California Shopping Center Sold for $530 Million After Being Built on Former Farmland

What was once agricultural land in Southern California is now home to an enormous outdoor shopping center that sold for $530 million in March 2026. The property stretches across 147 acres, with more than a million square feet of retail space arranged along streets designed to resemble a traditional downtown.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 3d

The Cool Down

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PG&E seeks cap on wildfire payouts even when negligent, putting customers at risk of higher bills

The utilities' push for financial protections followed the January 2025 Eaton fire.

Southern California, CA · 20h

iebusinessdaily.com

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Affordable housing development underway in Fontana

Construction has begun on a $19.5 million affordable apartment complex in Fontana. R.D Olson Construction will build Fontana Courtplace I, a 50-unit project at 11196 Sierra Ave., according to the Irvine-based firm. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units will range from 590 to 1,087 square feet across two buildings that...

Fontana, CA · 1d

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Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market To Open New Location in San Jose

Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market is preparing to open a new location in San Jose at 1098 E Brokaw Road, Suite 10. The upcoming restaurant is identified in a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application filed under Mendocino Farms LLC. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

San Jose, CA · 2d

whatnow.com

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Crunch Fitness Plans to Open New La Verne Gym

Crunch Fitness is preparing to open a new gym at 1275 Foothill Boulevard in La Verne this December, bringing another location to the Southern California market as its franchise operator continues expanding across the country. Hiba Abduljawad, chief marketing officer of Fitness Ventures, the company behind the upcoming club, confirmed...

La Verne, CA · 20h

andnowuknow.com

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Organically Grown Company Acquires Southern California Organic Produce Distributor Heath & Lejeune; Brenna Davis and Rick Lejeune Comment

PORTLAND, OR - Organically Grown Company (OGC), a leading distributor of certified organic fresh produce, has acquired Heath & Lejeune, a Los Angeles-area organic produce wholesale distribution and logistics company. The acquisition brings together two established businesses with deep roots in the organic produce industry and a longstanding supply chain partnership.

Commerce, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Beverly Hills restaurant closes after nearly 30 years as costs rise

A well-known Beverly Hills restaurant that attracted celebrities and diners with its signature garlic noodles and roasted crab has closed its longtime location after nearly three decades in business. The…

Beverly Hills, CA · 3d

Thomas Smith

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Restaurant Payment Giant Accused of Charging Hidden Fees and Making It Nearly Impossible to Cancel

A company that helps restaurants take orders and process payments is facing a federal lawsuit over allegations that it charged hidden fees, enrolled businesses in unwanted services and made subscriptions difficult to cancel.

Los Angeles County, CA · 4d

CBS LA

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LADWP executive salaries compared to other SoCal utility companies

LADWP tells CBS California Investigates that high supervisor and mechanic wages in 2025, dozens exceeding $600,000, were due to significant overtime.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

foxla.com

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2027 tax brackets and standard deduction: Full IRS rates

LOS ANGELES - Millions of American workers are getting a built-in cushion against inflation heading into 2027. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has raised federal tax bracket cutoffs and expanded the standard deduction, adjusting nearly 70 tax rules so rising wages don't accidentally push everyday earners into higher tax bills when they file returns in 2028.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

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LA Tenants Say They're Losing Parking to New ADUs—Now There's a Lawsuit

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have recently been celebrated as the perfect solution to the housing crisis. Homeowners across the country have been considering these types of "small houses" for their properties, allowing them to get more space for anything from in-law suites to she-sheds. The support behind ADUs is so...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d