Business

Elderly Income Gap: Low-Income Seniors Live 9 Years Less

Low-income seniors in the United States live an average of nine years less than their wealthier peers, according to a new study linking financial...

Hangul Branding Misuse: Foreign Firms Mimic K-brands

Non-Korean companies are increasingly putting Korean letters on packaging to appear tied to Korea, a trend of Hangul branding misuse that is confusing shoppers...

Costco Wegovy and Ozempic Discount: 50% Off for Members

Costco has partnered with Novo Nordisk to offer members the popular weight-loss injections Wegovy and Ozempic at member-only prices—cutting typical retail costs by half...

$600M Hard Rock Casino Tejon to Open in Central California Next Month

A $600 million resort-scale casino rivaling Las Vegas giants is set to open in Central California on November 13. Hard Rock International, in partnership...

Southern California Rent Prices Rise Most in Orange County

Southern California rent prices climbed slightly in September, with Orange County recording the sharpest increase among six counties, according to an analysis by Apartment...

LA small business loan program offers up to $300K for city contracts

The City of Los Angeles has launched a $1 million loan program to support local small businesses contracting with the city, helping them cover...

California Targets Tesla Insurance Over Consumer Violations

Regulators say “innovation cannot override consumer protection” The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has launched enforcement action against Tesla Insurance Services, Inc., citing repeated consumer...

Korean American travel industry sees record Chuseok holiday boom

The Korean American travel industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand during this year’s 10-day Chuseok holiday, marking its strongest rebound since the...

Why Hangul Branding Is Taking Over LA’s Café and Design Scene

As Hangul Day approaches, Koreans celebrate the creation of their unique writing system — a symbol of cultural identity and national pride. Today, Hangul...

Pasadena to Redevelop 17 Caltrans Lots for Affordable Housing

The City of Pasadena has completed the purchase of 17 unused lots once owned by Caltrans and plans to repurpose them under new state...