California's plastic law will cut far less single-use plastic than expected California's plastic law will cut far less single-use plastic than expected

CalRecycle issued its final baseline number for plastic reduction in the state. It's even lower than the lowball the industry suggested this summer: 1/3 of the state's preliminary estimate.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
SoCal Outback Steakhouse franchisee files for bankruptcy, citing California's labor costs SoCal Outback Steakhouse franchisee files for bankruptcy, citing California's labor costs

San Diego-based Cerca Trova Restaurant Group, which once operated nearly 100 Outback Steakhouse restaurants, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
Persian Gulf leaders fear a renewed U.S.-Iran war as diplomacy sputters Persian Gulf leaders fear a renewed U.S.-Iran war as diplomacy sputters

Diplomats and business leaders fear that, with the U.S. election now over, the war pitting the U.S. and Israel against Iran could escalate.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
Richard Avedon's Hollywood comes alive in more than 120 photos at Gagosian Richard Avedon's Hollywood comes alive in more than 120 photos at Gagosian

A new exhibit at Gagosian, 'Richard Avedon: Hollywood,' features more than 120 images, spanning from 1947 to the year Avedon died in 2004.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
Marc Maron is figuring out what to do with all his free time Marc Maron is figuring out what to do with all his free time

After ending 'WTF With Marc Maron,' the comedian is embracing privacy, pursuing new projects and figuring out life beyond the microphone.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
A party animal becomes a dad — and a real filmmaker is born — in 'Club Kid' A party animal becomes a dad — and a real filmmaker is born — in 'Club Kid'

Jordan Firstman writes, directs and stars in a heartbreaker about belated responsibility and the pleasures and pain of growing up.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
Moby is ready for this round of fame Moby is ready for this round of fame

The legendary DJ/producer, who says he is now better equipped to handle fame, shares tales of hanging with David Bowie and Lou Reed ahead of his show at Pasadena's Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
Do mosquito repellent patches work? Experts weigh in on the buzz Do mosquito repellent patches work? Experts weigh in on the buzz

As West Nile virus concerns rise, some parents are turning to essential oil patches for easy bite prevention. Mosquito authorities explain why you should stick to sprays instead.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
The week's bestselling books, November 8 The week's bestselling books, November 8

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

4. 11. 2026 15:00
Democrats' historic rout was fueled by massive voter swing to the left Democrats' historic rout was fueled by massive voter swing to the left

Not since voters were repulsed by President Nixon after the Watergate scandal half a century ago has the popular vote swung so decisively in a single election cycle.

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