Starbucks workers at Long Beach stores to hold unionization vote
Employees at two Starbucks stores in Long Beach will begin voting this week on whether to unionize. Kara Finnstrom reports.
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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 victim's sister also worked at the same Starbucks, but was not there at the time.
The controversy sparked last June when a barista named Lenin asked customer and plaintiff Amber Giles to wear a mask in the store. She refused and left.
Front-line workers will receive a free tall brewed hot or iced coffee through Dec. 31.
It is only the second such Starbucks community store in the L.A. area.
Starbucks will require customers to wear a facial covering in any company-owned stores starting July 15.
An employee working at the Starbucks on the University of Southern California's campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
In the video posted to social media, activist Courtney Nichole can be heard screaming at two women dressed in black to stop vandalizing businesses, saying that the protest was peaceful and their actions were not helping the movement.
The company says it will give free coffee to those who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak — doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police officers and firefighters.
The company will also continue to pay its U.S. employees for the next 30 days, even if they choose to stay home, according to the press release.
Starbucks will temporarily adopt a 'to go' model and close or reduce hours near coronavirus outbreak clusters.
An employee who is diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19 will receive up to 14 days of full sick pay.
The coffee giant says they will continue to offer the 10-cent discount for anyone who brings in their personal mug or asks to consume their coffee or food in store.
Controversy was brewing Friday at a Riverside Starbucks where witnesses said two deputies were ignored by employees at the store, but was it because of the badge they wore?
Health officials have confirmed another case of measles in a resident connected to another recent case in Los Angeles County.
In the coffee chain's ongoing bid to be more eco-friendly, they've released new reusable cups that change color when filled with cold liquid.
Delivery orders will include a $2.49 booking fee with no minimum.
Delivery orders will include a $2.49 booking fee and customers will need to download the Uber Eats app.
Starbucks has opened its first "Signing Store" in the U.S. — a cafe staffed entirely by employees who can communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
This comes after Starbucks also announced it will be getting rid of plastic straws at all its stores.
A week after its hometown banned plastic drinking straws and utensils, the Seattle company said Monday that within two years, it will be using straws made from biodegradable materials like paper and specially designed lids.
Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman later this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago.
The Orange County Register reports Death Wish Coffee will be available at 1,627 Walmart stores across the country starting June 9.
It happened at around 10:20 p.m. near the 100 block of E. Sixth Street and Los Angeles Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials.
It happened at around 9:40 p.m. near the 5000 block of Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators told CBS LA.
Four victims, aged 2, 11, 24 and 40, were hospitalized after the parking garage of a three-story apartment building caught fire, LAFD firefighters said.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the 6400 block of N. Lindley Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras homered, and five Boston pitchers combined to give up two runs over 6 1/3 innings in relief of injured starter Ranger Suarez to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
It happened at around 10:20 p.m. near the 100 block of E. Sixth Street and Los Angeles Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials.
It happened at around 9:40 p.m. near the 5000 block of Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators told CBS LA.
Four victims, aged 2, 11, 24 and 40, were hospitalized after the parking garage of a three-story apartment building caught fire, LAFD firefighters said.
The community in Temecula is battling a proposed high-voltage project that would cut straight through the region's invaluable wine country, threatening scenic landscapes and thousands of local homes.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the 6400 block of N. Lindley Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
It happened at around 10:20 p.m. near the 100 block of E. Sixth Street and Los Angeles Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials.
It happened at around 9:40 p.m. near the 5000 block of Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators told CBS LA.
Four victims, aged 2, 11, 24 and 40, were hospitalized after the parking garage of a three-story apartment building caught fire, LAFD firefighters said.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the 6400 block of N. Lindley Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Deputies said there was no indication the incident was connected to a different shooting at a Fourth of July party that left two people dead and three others wounded.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
Five Dodgers, including superstar and MLB leading vote-getter Shohei Ohtani, were named 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters on Saturday, while the Angels' Mike Trout was selected for his 12th career Midsummer Classic.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, nearly a year after an 8-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an illegal fireworks explosion at a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
An Orange County homeowners association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent coyotes from killing their goats.
At least four people were hospitalized, including two police officers, after a multi-car crash at a busy Menifee intersection on the Fourth of July.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after a cache of fireworks exploded, leaving one woman dead and several others injured.
The blaze was reported at around 8:30 p.m. near the 11000 block of Teaberry Court, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
An arson suspect was arrested on Saturday after a Crestline home was engulfed in flames in the midst of the city's Fourth of July parade, causing participating San Bernardino County firefighters to jump into action.
One person was arrested in Murrieta on Saturday morning after allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that sparked a brush fire near the Greer Ranch neighborhood, according to police.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras homered, and five Boston pitchers combined to give up two runs over 6 1/3 innings in relief of injured starter Ranger Suarez to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The San Diego Padres snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 in seven innings, Freddie Freeman homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 3-0 on Saturday night, handing the Padres their eighth consecutive loss.
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday night. Mike Rogers reports from SkyCal.
It happened at around 9:40 p.m. near the 5000 block of Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators told CBS LA.
Four people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a three-story apartment building in El Sereno on Sunday night.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the 6400 block of N. Lindley Avenue, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Brittney Ermon reports from Plaza Mexico, where thousands of fans gathered on Sunday to watch their World Cup match against England, which ended in a heartbreaking loss.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
