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Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
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Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
The strikes were scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve.
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
Here's what is open and closed on Labor Day 2024, from retailers such as Costco to pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.
The bestselling beverage is hitting Starbucks' stores two days earlier than it did in 2023. Here's why.
Starting April 1, the minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 an hour — the highest in the U.S.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
Work stoppages to come on same day as yearly promotion and impact hundreds of locations, the coffee chain's union says.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.
Starbucks Workers United has accused the coffee giant of banning Pride month displays at some of its stores.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
Starbucks employees at more than 100 stores in the United States went on strike Thursday in what's being called the "Red Cup Rebellion."
Four employees at a San Juan Capistrano Starbucks received attention from paramedics. Three of the people were hospitalized for a follow up, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Local Starbucks workers joined the strike against the company's allegedly unfair labor practices for stores who have yet to unionize.
Jake Reiner reports from Hollywood where many residents aren't surprised at the news that several Starbucks locations, including the one at Hollywood and Vine, are closing due to safety concerns.
Starbucks is shutting down 16 of its stores, six of which are in Los Angeles, over employee safety concerns.
Results of a recent union vote come in Monday. Suzanne Marques reports.
The two stores — one located in Long Beach, and the second in Lakewood — voted almost unanimously to join two locations in Santa Cruz, as the first with unionized Starbucks workers in the state.
They would be the first Starbucks stores in Southern California to unionize.
Employees at two Starbucks stores in Long Beach will begin voting this week on whether to unionize. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Starbucks became the latest company to ban the use of "forever" chemicals from their food packaging, the toxic chemicals are called PFAs and are found in many different products. They are often linked to different health concerns like cancer - and there may even be a link to COVID.
A wild pursuit ended in arrest Sunday evening after a possible murder suspect, who had previously led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles, fled from his vehicle on foot after driving into a cul-de-sac. As he fled, the suspect could be seen assaulting a woman in the area who was walking her dogs.
The puppy named "Blue" was taken from a woman and her child while they were at a park in Bloomington on Sunday.
LAPD is looking for a Lamborghini driver who killed a woman and seriously injured another victim early Monday morning.
Supervisors will vote on the seismic change after a recent audit found that LAHSA could not account for millions of dollars of homeless funding.
Kyren Paris hit a tying triple in the seventh inning, Nolan Schanuel gave Los Angeles its first lead with a grounder in the 10th and the Angels held off the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4.
Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over Southern California, which couldn't overcome the loss of injured star JuJu Watkins.
A Next Weather Alert has been issued by KCAL News as much of Southern California prepares for gusty winds in coming days, prompting advisories from weather officials.
The puppy named "Blue" was taken from a woman and her child while they were at a park in Bloomington on Sunday.
LAPD is looking for a Lamborghini driver who killed a woman and seriously injured another victim early Monday morning.
The deadline for survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires to apply for disaster aid is Monday.
Supervisors will vote on the seismic change after a recent audit found that LAHSA could not account for millions of dollars of homeless funding.
LAPD is looking for a Lamborghini driver who killed a woman and seriously injured another victim early Monday morning.
Supervisors will vote on the seismic change after a recent audit found that LAHSA could not account for millions of dollars of homeless funding.
Though it survived the devasting Eaton Fire, an Altadena hair salon remains closed as the owner continues to wait for his utilities to be restored.
Ciressa Henderson has moved six times since the Eaton Fire. FEMA denied her disaster aid application, and her renter's insurance barely covers her new housing costs.
Investigators found several photographs of Vandenberg Space Force Base that had been taken by the drone, the government said.
The ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven store at 763 N. Euclid Street, according to the California Lottery.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of Riverview Park at around 9:40 p.m. on Friday, police said.
San Clemente's Lost Surfboards by Mayhem filed a $100 million lawsuit against Lady Gaga over her new "Mayhem" album.
Around 4:10 a.m., deputies arrived at the Niguel Road and Ritz Pointe Drive complex after a call came in about a woman screaming at the site.
The group Protect HB filed the lawsuit claiming that the Huntington Beach City Council members deliberately misled the public.
The puppy named "Blue" was taken from a woman and her child while they were at a park in Bloomington on Sunday.
Deputies caught two men stealing dozens of cans of Modelo Especial beer from railroad cars in Jurupa Valley.
Sam Choe is set on rebuilding after receiving an outpouring of support from the Hesperia community after his beloved arcade was destroyed in a fire.
Deputies killed 15-year-old Savannah Graziano after her father kidnapped her and led a dangerous pursuit through San Bernardino County.
The stabbing happened just after 2:30 a.m. near Old Town Front Street and Third Street, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Crowds gathered at the Tesla dealership in Pasadena this weekend, protesting against budget cuts Tesla founder Elon Musk is making with the Trump Administration.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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 Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
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.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
Kyren Paris hit a tying triple in the seventh inning, Nolan Schanuel gave Los Angeles its first lead with a grounder in the 10th and the Angels held off the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4.
Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over Southern California, which couldn't overcome the loss of injured star JuJu Watkins.
Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each scored 21 points, Ivica Zubac added 18 points and 20 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 96-87.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the lineup against his former team, the Atlanta Braves, after slipping in the shower and hurting his surgically repaired right ankle.
Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele scored twice, Andrei Kuzmeko had a goal and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings set a team record for home victories in a season, beating the San Jose Sharks 8-1 on Sunday night.
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
LAPD is looking for a Lamborghini driver who killed a woman and seriously injured another victim early Monday morning. Lesley Marin reports.
Supervisors will vote on the seismic change after a recent audit found that LAHSA could not account for millions of dollars of homeless funding. Tom Wait reports.
Two people were arrested for stealing a Doberman Pinscher puppy from a mother and her child while they were at a park in Bloomington over the weekend.
Police arrested thieves who allegedly stole cases of Modelo beer from a train in Jurupa Valley.
President Trump's tariffs and immigration policies have scared away international visitors, negatively affecting Los Angeles' tourism business. Jeff Nguyen reports.
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.