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Tourist sues after being trapped in Las Vegas elevator
LAS VEGAS — A tourist from Hawaii is suing an off-Strip casino-hotel for negligence after he says he was trapped in an elevator.
Wilson Camagan is suing The Orleans Hotel and Casino, as well as elevator company TK ...Read more
'They eat everything': Wild pigs increase around the Bay Area, causing headaches for homeowners, parks and water agencies
The wildlife you see on your next hiking trip? The rustle in your backyard at night? It might not be a raccoon or a deer.
A steady increase in the population of wild pigs — a marauding, non-native animal that can grow ...Read more
Apple debuts Liquid Glass interface at design-focused WWDC event
Apple Inc. unveiled a new operating system interface called Liquid Glass at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, an event that focused heavily on aesthetics and design elements rather than software breakthroughs.
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Why high mortgage rates mean it's time to save, not buy
If you’ve been watching mortgage rates hover near 7% this year, you’re probably feeling frustrated.
The dream of homeownership feels more expensive than ever. And for many prospective buyers, purchasing when rates are...Read more
Minnesota factories see orders tank on continued trade uncertainty
President Donald Trump said his tariff policy is expected to drive more business to U.S. manufacturing plants.
But many Minnesota factory heads have yet to see it, and instead are juggling budgets as orders dry up while ...Read more
Bay Area hit hard by federal job cuts
As the Trump administration pursued a massive downsizing this year, the Bay Area lost more federal jobs than any other part of California, according to seasonally adjusted numbers compiled by Beacon Economics and the state...Read more
St. Louis was a brick 'epicenter.' Can it keep its bricks after the tornado?
ST. LOUIS — Beyond immediate needs tied to shelter and safety, preservation experts and local officials say they’ve heard a common refrain in the aftermath of last month’s deadly tornado that ravaged parts of St. ...Read more
This one mindset shift helped me make it easier to save money
“Focus on facts, not emotions.”
I wrote that once, but I’ve come to realize that sometimes saving money is as much about contending with your emotions as it is about budgeting. Here’s what I mean.
I usually ...Read more
Tesla hit with a pair of downgrades amid fallout from Trump feud
Tesla Inc. received a pair of downgrades on Monday, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front.
The stock fell 1.1% in ...Read more
Jobs at the Port of Los Angeles are down by half, executive director says
Job opportunities at the Port of Los Angeles are dwindling as President Trump's steep tariffs take a hit on global trade and a major economic engine for the regional economy.
Nearly half of the longshoremen who support ...Read more
This California company converted a diesel tugboat to electric power
CHULA VISTA, California — It took some work and cost a pretty penny, but a Chula Vista boatbuilding and repair company recently converted a tugboat from diesel power to all-electric at its shipyard that covers 1 million ...Read more
To keep the middle class in California, should developers build homes to rent? Or own?
When you imagine a renter of affordable housing, Christopher McCormick is probably not who comes to mind.
The 38-year-old software developer was on his way to work in early 2020 when he passed an affordable apartment ...Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery will split into 2 separate companies
LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. Discovery is dividing its assets into two separate publicly traded companies, the media conglomerate announced Monday.
The move will put the company’s iconic movie studio, prestige TV ...Read more
Motormouth: Break-in period?
Q: I recently purchased a new PHEV, which provided instructions regarding the 1,000-mile break-in period. This has been my experience for many, if not all, cars purchased over the years. I intend to comply. However, I'm ...Read more
Detroit Axle says it could close within weeks due to 'crippling' tariff policy
Detroit Axle, a large aftermarket auto parts dealer based in Ferndale, says it may go out of business within weeks unless it gets certain tariff relief on the goods it imports from China.
The company sued President Donald...Read more
Musk opens his empire to multi-front risk by feuding with Trump
What began as Elon Musk’s embrace of right-wing populism has become a defining — and potentially harmful — chapter in his business career.
By endorsing Donald Trump’s MAGA movement and far-right parties in Europe...Read more
Los Angeles County fire victims sue AAA and USAA, alleging insurance fraud
Los Angeles County fire victims have filed lawsuits against three large home insurers alleging they were systematically underinsured, leaving them without enough money to replace or rebuild their homes after the Jan. 7 ...Read more
These 5 car colors lose the most value in the Las Vegas Valley, study says
Bad news for owners of vehicles in these five colors.
Five car colors in the Las Vegas Valley lose the most in value when it’s time to trade-in or sell, according to a study from iSeeCars. The study analyzed over 1.2 ...Read more
'Unfortunately, Altadena is for sale': Developers are buying up burned lots
In the wake of the devastating Eaton fire that tore through Altadena, California, in January, hundreds of signs sprouted up in the ash-laden yards of burned-down homes: "Altadena Not for Sale."
The slogan signified a ...Read more
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