business

Gumball Machine Pays for College

At 11 years old, an El Sereno kid decided to buy a gumball machine that he turned into a business. It paid Ezequiel Olvera's way to college and now he is teaching other kids how to do the same thing. Mekahlo Medina reports for NBC4's Today in LA on May 9, 2012. Watch »

May 9, 2012
Rain Delays I-215 Construction, Again

Rain Delays I-215 Construction, Again

There was only a sprinkle in the Inland Empire, but a late spring shower was enough to delay construction... Read »

Apr 12, 2012
Chinatown Walmart Still in the Clear

Chinatown Walmart Still in the Clear

A community advocacy group appealed a Chinatown Walmart's building permits that were approved last month, and the Lo... Read »

Apr 2, 2012

AEG Demands Jeopardize NFL Deal

A deal to bring an NFL team to downtown Los Angeles is reportedly in jeopardy over AEG demands for a minority stake... Watch »

Mar 30, 2012
Don't Give Password to Boss: Facebook

Don't Give Password to Boss: Facebook

Facebook stresses that its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities forbids demanding login information and is... Read »

Mar 23, 2012
Effort to Stop Chinatown Walmart Thwarted

Effort to Stop Chinatown Walmart Thwarted

A hearing before the LA City Council on an ordinance intended to thwart a proposed Chinatown Walmart took... Read »

Mar 23, 2012
The Days of Double Coupons Are Over

The Days of Double Coupons Are Over

After years of teasing customers with on-again-off-again doubled savings, Ralphs grocery store announced in... Read »

Mar 22, 2012

"Hunger Games:" Amazing Props

A custom racing seat maker's handiwork will be featured in the upcoming "Hunger Games" film. Watch »

Mar 19, 2012

"Blitz" Nabs Unlicensed Contractors

Posing as homeowners, investigators nabbed 111 unlicensed contractors, including 11 in Riverside County, this week i... Watch »

Mar 16, 2012

March Madness Means Distracted Workers

From work-place brackets to a sneak-peak at scores or games, estimates are 2.5 million fans will spend around... Watch »

Mar 13, 2012

NBC's "Fashion Star" Premieres

NBC's new "Fashion Star" features 14 aspiring fashion designers, each one trying to get approval not only... Watch »

Mar 12, 2012

LA Startup Features Figurine of the Day Online

Out of a job and with a growing family, Robbie Cabral of Echo Park took his passion for action figures and launched... Watch »

Mar 15, 2012

Going Nuts For Nuts

Gourmet peanut business is booming. Watch »

Mar 8, 2012

Chinatown Wrestles With Proposed Walmart

Local Chinatown advocacy groups plan to fight Walmart's plans to open a supermarket in fear that the... Watch »

Feb 29, 2012

Student Loans Land Parents in Financial Hot Water

A family in Murrieta paid a high price for a student loan. Watch »

Feb 15, 2012
Starbucks to Open 50 Shops in India This Year

Starbucks to Open 50 Shops in India This Year

Banking on a growing upper middle class. Read »

Jan 30, 2012

Target is Going Boutique

Along with its normal line of low cost items, the retail giant is opening a collection of specialty shops. Watch »

Jan 30, 2012

Online Gambling Could Become Legal

Online gambling for real money is illegal in the U.S, but that may soon change. Consumer Bob reports. Watch »

Jan 29, 2012

Four New Restaurants Open in Riverside

People are hungry for good economic news in the Inland Empire. Four new restaurants have opened in Riverside in the... Watch »

Jan 16, 2012
American Airlines Leaving Bob Hope Airport

American Airlines Leaving Bob Hope Airport

American Airlines is shutting down service at Burbank's Bob Hope Airport, the company announced Monday. Read »

Jan 9, 2012
Photos and Videos
What's New
California Nonstop
NBC’s three Local Media stations in California.
Follow Us
Sign up to receive news and updates that matter to you.
Send Us Your Story Tips
Check Out