November 19, 2008 10:45 am Retailers Taking a “Softer” Approach With the holidays fast approaching, retailers are taking a softer approach to draw customers to their stores and websites. US & World Videos 2:39 Two men start dumpster fire outside Casa Vega restaurant in Sherman Oaks 1:27 LA chef creates reimagined soul food 2:45 Workers fight to keep beloved Long Beach diner open 2:57 Tesla's diner and drive-in theater under construction in Hollywood 2:36 The Village at Orange Mall to close at the end of January