The next generation of workers is bringing its talent and spending power to this Southern state
Young adults are moving across state lines, and South Carolina attracted more Gen Z residents than any other state in 2024. The state recorded a net gain of 22,843 people ages 18 to 27, according to an analysis by LendingTree. Affordability and access to work may be part of the draw, said Matt Schulz, the […]
Wet Southern California bar continues serving drinks during rising tides and flooding
A bar in Redondo Beach, California, is bravely continuing to serve customers even as the area experiences significant flooding related to El Niño and high tides. Project Barley Taps and Grill has gained attention online after a video showed patrons enjoying drinks despite the inundation of seawater. The restaurant has made it clear that, while […]
Well-known Asian grocery store in Southern California shutting down in November
A major Asian grocery store has decided to shut down one of its locations in the Inland Empire, and it’s happening right before the holiday rush. The Chino branch of the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S. is set to close on November 15. While Chino does have another 99 Ranch Market and an […]
Steve Hilton makes waves in Southern California while Xavier Becerra stays under the radar in the final days of the campaign
Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for governor, drew crowds in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday with the election looming just days ahead. In contrast, his leading Democratic rival did not take part in any public events. Hilton had planned two events on Wednesday in Southern California. He started with a press conference in Altadena, […]
Home purchases in Southern California hit the lowest level since the Great Recession
Recently, the pace of homebuying in Southern California has hit levels more sluggish than during the Great Recession. Sales are approaching historic lows, yet prices are still close to their peak. Attom, a real estate data company, has updated its sales data, going back to 2005. They’ve used new ways to spot actual transactions in […]
Many runners had their cars towed at the Southern California half marathon.
A recent half marathon that celebrated cross-border unity turned into a frustrating experience for many runners when their cars were towed during the San Diego–Tijuana Binational Half Marathon held on Sunday. Instead of enjoying the after-race festivities and refueling after the 13.1-mile run that began in San Ysidro and passed into Tijuana, a number of […]
Skechers’s coastal headquarters in Southern California is up for sale following extensive renovations.
Footwear company Skechers has decided to list its headquarters in Manhattan Beach for sale, not long after completing a significant renovation that turned the complex into a modern corporate base about eight years ago. The property, located at 228 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and just a short stroll from the ocean, is now available through a […]
Coastal flooding in Southern California puts Laguna Beach resort at risk with king tides approaching
A luxury resort in Laguna Beach is relocating guests from its first floor as powerful waves threaten Southern California. The forecast suggests potential coastal flooding and considerable beach erosion from Sunday through Thursday. The Surf & Sand Resort is taking these measures out of caution, with a hotel representative stating that no guests will be […]
Seven or more people dead in church shooting in southern Jordan
On Friday, Jordan’s interior ministry reported that a group labeled as “extremists” launched an attack on St. George’s Greek Orthodox church located in the southern al-Karak governorate. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals and left 34 others injured. Eyewitness accounts relayed to Jordanian state media indicated that a vehicle dropped […]
Raids in Southern California result in 15 arrests in a $1.8 billion healthcare fraud operation
Federal authorities launched early morning raids in Southern California on Thursday, targeting suspected fraudsters, including a cardiothoracic surgeon, linked to a scheme that allegedly siphoned nearly $2 billion through fake substance abuse programs, unnecessary surgeries, and bogus hospice care. In all, 15 individuals, including six medical professionals, faced charges concerning over $1.8 billion in fraudulent […]