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CONSUMER

Ground beef recall issued for 23,000 pounds over E. coli

A ground beef recall has been issued for about 23,000 pounds of product supplied to distributors in three states, including California, due to possible...

ROW DTLA redevelopment approved for 1,000 apartments

The ROW DTLA redevelopment plan was approved by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, allowing the east-side surface parking lot near the Downtown Los...

California super bloom boosts Korean American tours

Record winter rainfall across Southern California has raised expectations for a California super bloom, prompting Korean American travel agencies to introduce a wave of...

Travel rewards points: Book summer trips before costs jump

Travel rewards points can be worth more right now as airfare and hotel rates show signs of rising ahead of the summer travel peak...

SBA Expels 154 Firms from 8(a) Program

D.C.-Based Companies Failed Economic Eligibility Requirements; $1.3 Billion in Contracts at Issue The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has initiated termination proceedings against 154 Washington,...

Affordable Electric SUVs Under $35K Set to Launch in 2026

Despite higher costs after federal EV subsidies ended in September 2025, buyers are expected to see many more lower-priced options for EVs in 2026,...

Paraplegic driver sues Hyundai, alleges seatbelt defect in Kona

A Hyundai Kona lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that defects in the driver’s seat and seatbelt system caused catastrophic injuries in a 2023...

Synergy World Gift Card Unusable After Issuer Bankruptcy

The Synergy World gift card sold at Costco has effectively become unusable after its issuing company filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about consumer losses....

Trump Homes Housing Plan Targets 1 Million Units With Rent-to-Own

Large homebuilders are reviewing a plan to supply affordable housing for first-time buyers, bringing attention to the so-called Trump Homes housing plan. The proposal...

H Mart Launches Hongbao Promotion for Lunar New Year

H Mart is adapting its Lunar New Year celebrations to reach a multi-ethnic customer base by launching a special "Hongbao" (Chinese red envelope) promotion...