Category: losangeles

Amazon says it’ll roll out a new grocery store format next year

[ad_1] The company told CNET it’s “opening a grocery store in Woodland Hills [a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood] in 2020.” It posted four job listings for the outlet, which it described as “Amazon’s first grocery store.” It’s hiring two grocery associates who’ll replenish stock and handle points of sale, a food service associate who’ll work […]

A virtual reality massage center will open in Los Angeles this week

[ad_1] The center will pump in fragrances related to each setting along with a cool breeze. The massage isn’t virtual, but it’s not from a human, either — it’s an automated massage chair, hopefully better than the one you collapse into for a break at the mall. Somewhat fittingly, Esqapes is based in the SAG-Aftra […]

CBS expands its streaming local news service to Los Angeles

[ad_1] Reporters and anchors from those channels will feature in CBSN Los Angeles’ programming, and the service will have its own journalists working on stories. You can watch through the CBSN website, CBS Local app and the CBS News site and apps. The CBSN Local services will also eventually be available on CBS All Access […]

LA County is using an algorithm to clear 50,000 pot convictions faster

[ad_1] The two counties have been working with Code for America since July to examine marijuana conviction data, as automating the process should help them clear cases much more quickly than through entirely manual processes. There are an estimated 50,000 eligible cases in Los Angeles County and 4,000 in San Joaquin County. Code for America’s […]