Road cleaning worker dies after truck crashes on 71st
A truck veered into a guardrail near Chino Hills, hitting workers who were cleaning up along Highway 71, killing one,…
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Fast food operators rush to use AI after minimum wage increases
It didn't take long for Harshraj Ghai to respond to the impact of California's new $20 an hour minimum wage…
Opinion: How the US economy depends on public health
American life expectancy began falling even before the pandemic. It is a critical point barometer of our nation's health and…
Keep up the applause. Biden's new EV rules aren't fast enough for the climate crisis
It may be tempting to view new rules finalized Wednesday by the Biden administration to boost sales of electric vehicles…
Decapitated body gives few clues about how Samuel Haskell's wife died
The headless torso that appeared in a dumpster was undoubtedly a homicide; that's clear. But it is impossible to determine…
Medieval Times labor efforts collapse as union sponsor pulls out
A beleaguered union effort between performance artists and stable hands at the Medieval Times' Buena Park Castle has come to…
Workers fired from the Figueroa Hotel restaurant file a complaint
Two days after the food hospitality operator of a posh downtown hotel closed its restaurants and laid off its food…
FTC Sues to Block Merger of Ralphs Owner Kroger and Vons Owner Albertsons
The Federal Trade Commission said it is suing to block supermarket giant Kroger's bid to buy its smaller rival, Albertsons,…
Opinion: “Working longer” is not a solution for people who cannot afford to retire
In April 2023, Betty Glover, a 91-year-old grocery store employee in Oregon, was finally able to retire after a GoFundMe…
California fast food workers form state union with SEIU backing
Mysheka Ronquillo works as a cashier and cook at Carl's Jr. in Long Beach and earns $16 an hour. She…