Albertsons calls off Kroger merger, sues for breach of contract
Albertsons said it is calling off its merger with Kroger and is suing the rival grocery chain for breach of contract.
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Albertsons said it is calling off its merger with Kroger and is suing the rival grocery chain for breach of contract.
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
The FTC argues the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons could eliminate competition.
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Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, and rival Albertsons are merging in a deal that would value the combined company at $24.6 billion.
Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, and rival Albertsons are merging in a deal that would value the combined company at $24.6 billion. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Two of the nation's largest supermarket chains are joining forces in one of the biggest ever grocery industry mergers.
Grocery store workers will vote throughout the week in regards to a potential strike as contract discussions have eclipsed two weeks. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
With the looming possibility of supermarket workers striking in the wake of union contract discussions, Professor Sung Won Sohn of Loyola Marimount University joined the studio to discuss what effect the potential strike could have on grocery prices for consumers.
With their union contract set to expire Sunday, grocery store workers across the Southland rallied throughout the weekend for better working conditions.
Police are responding to a shooting at a grocery store in Collierville, Tennessee, authorities said Thursday.
Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, announced Thursday it will offer people who get vaccinated at its stores a chance to win $1 million or free groceries for a year.
Chants of "Save our store" from workers and activists echoed up and down the aisles of the Sunset Boulevard Thursday.
Two Ralphs stores -- at 9616 West Pico Blvd. and 3300 West Slauson Ave. – and a Food 4 Less at 5420 W. Sunset Blvd. will be shut down on May 15, according to Kroger.
The Kroger Company, criticized locally for its planned announcement to close two stores in Long Beach after the city passed an ordinance mandated an extra $4 in hourly pay for grocery workers, is giving $100 to all employees who get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Food 4 Less workers rallied in front of their workplace Wednesday to demand the store's parent company, Kroger, not close its doors over Long Beach's new "hero pay" ordinance.
The vote comes just days after Kroger announced it will close two grocery stores in Long Beach because of a similar mandate recently passed there.
Last month, the Long Beach City Council passed an ordinance which requires grocers with at least 300 employees nationwide to provide their employees with an extra $4 per hour in hazard pay.
Retailers like Ralphs and Walmart are no longer giving change to customers due to a "significant coin shortage" across the U.S.
Starting this month, Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the company, confirmed it would start offering COVID-19 testing to associates, based on symptoms and medical need, through a combination of self-administered kits and drive-thru testing sites.
The grocery store chain, which owns Ralphs and Food4Less, will limit the number of customers inside grocery stores by half.
This is in addition to bonuses of $150 to $300 to part-time and full-time employees which were announced last month.
Every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer service associate will receive a bonus -- $300 for full-time employees and $150 for part-time employees.
The avocados will be sprayed with a plant-based solution that is said to lock-in moisture and block oxygen.
Detectives believe the suspect may have assaulted other people on Ventura County buses and are asking anyone who knows more to contact them.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
The Seal Beach Police Department is in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect.
It happened on March 1 at around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Western Avenue and First Street, according to police.
Detectives believe the suspect may have assaulted other people on Ventura County buses and are asking anyone who knows more to contact them.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
The Seal Beach Police Department is in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect.
It happened on March 1 at around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Western Avenue and First Street, according to police.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire.
The Seal Beach Police Department is in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect.
It happened on March 1 at around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Western Avenue and First Street, according to police.
It happened a little before 6:15 p.m. in the 17000 block of Roscoe Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The chase began on Monday morning when police were searching for the man involved in an alleged domestic assault over the weekend.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
Santa Ana police released body camera footage from the pursuit that ended on the Newport Beach Pier.
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A 19-year-old accused of shooting a man to death in Orange County was arrested by police while trying to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
The chase began on Monday morning when police were searching for the man involved in an alleged domestic assault over the weekend.
Santa Ana police released body camera footage from the pursuit that ended on the Newport Beach Pier.
The chase began near Cabazon at around 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, at which point deputies were called for reports of a carjacking and kidnapping that had happened.
Footage shows the suspects as they spray-painted graffiti messages on the marble sign outside of the temple, a brick wall and a city sidewalk.
The Robert Garcia Boxing Academy opened on Saturday, offering a world-class training experience to youth in the Inland Empire.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across the Los Angeles area that need maintenance or repair. Ross Palombo reports.
Shohei Ohtani's bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's regular-season opener in Japan.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-108 on Monday night.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
Cornerback Donte Jackson and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed on a two-year, $13 million deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with the Los Angeles Rams to back up Matthew Stafford, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Khalil Mack will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after agreeing to a one-year deal on Monday.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
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"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire. Nicole Comstock reports.
SkyCal was overhead as the tires blew out, causes sparks and flames to shoot from underneath the car as it sped along the I-5 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles on Monday.
A man wanted for murder was arrested following a brief pursuit in Orange County on Monday evening. SkyCal was overhead as detectives began their investigation.
Lesley Marin reports from USC, one of many Southern Californian schools that faced sometimes violent protests over the War in the Middle East in recent years. After one such protester was arrested for his part in rallies at Columbia University, local students and activists have strong reactions.
Laurie Perez takes a look at the numbers being touted by local law enforcement, who say that their successful efforts have resulted in a crime rate that has dropped by more than 40% in MacArthur Park.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
