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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 is shutting down service at Burbank's Bob Hope Airport, the company announced Monday. Read »
Jan 9, 2012
