Sacramento-based restaurant operator JIB Foods Inc., which does business as Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, has filed for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California. JIB Foods Inc., which operates Pete’s Restaurant…
A sprawling Spanish-style estate in Santa Barbara’s Hope Ranch has hit the market for the first time in 50 years. Located at 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive, the two-story home sits on 1.23 acres and spans 8,735 square feet, offering 12…
Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated a major legal victory Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a Republican-backed challenge to California’s newly adopted congressional district maps. The court’s decision clears the way for California to move forward with revised…
Northern California's popular winery has announced its closure after 14 years of producing cool-climate, single-vineyard wines from California’s rugged coastline. Ernest Vineyards, located in Sonoma, announced it will close its operations with a three-week farewell event beginning in February. The…
A swarm of earthquakes struck near San Ramon early Monday morning, led by a magnitude 4.2 quake that was felt across the Bay Area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Following the magnitude 4.2 earthquake, multiple aftershocks were recorded…
A new beauty and haircare store is opening in Merced this February at The Shoppes at Merced. ULTA Beauty is set to open its first store in Merced on February 6, 2026, marking a new addition to the city’s retail…
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was reported near Indio, California, early Sunday morning, shaking parts of the Coachella Valley, including Indio and nearby communities. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was recorded at approximately 1:20 a.m. on February…
A San Francisco-based bakery has drawn attention for a creative protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid national outrage following recent fatal shootings involving federal officers. Devil’s Teeth Baking Company is selling cookies featuring anti-ICE messages, with all proceeds…