#losangeles

President Donald Trump commended insurance companies for their response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, while criticizing banks, particularly Wells Fargo & Co. Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to praise insurance companies for “stepping up to the plate” and making “big progress” in treating homeowners affected by the disaster. However, he criticized banks for their inadequate response. He pledged to investigate their actions and urged them to treat the victims fairly. “Wells Fargo, in particular, has been very difficult to deal with,” wrote Trump.

with Iran declaring that they will not participate and who know how many more team will pull out if war gets out of control.
With only 2 months to go for opening match, based on what I hear from hospitality sources is that there is no momentum or excitement, here in Los Angeles.
Can't say for NY or Miami.

As far as for Nike that is big supplier of soccer product, could be a good news or bad news

It could be a bad news since Nike may not get bang for their ad dollar spent.
It could be a good news for Nike since they have not have anything prepared for the upcoming event.
It is like you did not study for the final but you found that final got cancelled for bo-b threat.... LOL

Three of Los Angeles’ longest-serving TV anchors were abruptly laid off Wednesday as corporate owner Nexstar slashed jobs at KTLA.

The cuts included longtime weekday morning meteorologist Mark Kriski and veteran midday anchors Glen Walker and Lu Parker, along with weathercaster Kacey Montoya and reporter Ellina Abovian, according to NewscastStudio.

The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring at Nexstar Media Group stations in Los Angeles and New York.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/25/us-news/beloved-la-tv-anchors-axed-as-mass-layoffs-hit-broadcaster/

Nexstar Media Group implemented layoffs at its New York and Los Angeles stations. These reductions affected WPIX in New York and KTLA in Los Angeles. Roles in newsroom, production, and sales were impacted. Several anchors and meteorologists were among those let go. Nexstar is likely reducing costs due to debt.

https://www.newscaststudio.com/2026/02/25/ktla-wpix-layoffs-226/

Plano announcement did not include Los Angeles in list of hubs. Lease is coming up with DTV. There was mention of a new office, is that still in the works?

just heard from my coworker in another department (p+/VH's org)

Wtf? Yes, they're all located in Los Angeles. Not hybrid, fully remote for anyone that starts their shift after 3pm.

https://calmatters.org/newsletter/lahsa-layoffs/

What stores were closed in so cal? If a director called you does that mean your dm was let go ? Friend of mine was let go after they had come in to their shift

Date: October 2025 (4 workers) and December 2025 (2 workers)

• Total Laid off: 6
• Note: These are small layoffs tied to changes in business needs. The company is based in Los Angeles but is impacting workers in Illinois. The WARN filing cited business-needs changes rather than contract loss or facility closure.

la's main homelessness agency, lahsa, will cut or reassign staff due to a 5 percent budget reduction this fiscal year. the agency faces city, state, and federal funding cuts and must act by october 15, with outreach roles most at risk. lahsa hopes to limit layoffs by moving employees into 125 vacant roles. leaders say the cuts reflect wider fiscal strains and shifting county funding plans.

Paramount layoffs are on the cards to help cut down costs and reorganize resources for the next stage in the company's evolution.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/merger-manifestations-paramount-layoffs-are-set-to-affect-3000-employees/

The HR Digest
Aug/26/2025 08:24 AM
Location: Los Angeles, California (Paramount HQ)