Though disagreement continues to plague the Federal Open Market Committee, a recent move has economists singing a more positive tune.

Existing home sales got a bump in December, along with a small gain in median prices.

Chef Rich Mead's cooking video shows how to simmer your way to crowd-pleasing chili.

This rich salad will wow friends and family. But the real wow factor is how easy this roast beet salad recipe is to whip up.

In 2011 the California State Legislature gave the thumbs-up to these new laws. Car owners and fee haters take note.

What's the scoop on the 2012 housing market? And what factors will influence house prices over the next year?

Learn what the first 2012 baby names were state-by-state.

Ready for the latest end-of-the-world scenario? According to one culture, 2012 is not going to be known as "the year of infinite smiles."

In 2012 two L.A. ports are making unprecedented environmental changes.

You might not use words like booming or flourishing to describe 2011 in retrospective, but there was notable progress on the economic front.

Surprisingly, 2011 wraps up with housing starts exceeding expectation.

The current unemployment rate may not be all glitter and rainbows, but it leaves room for optimism, according to the latest poll.

Chef Rich Mead, the mastermind behind hot SoCal restaurants Sage and Canyon, offers up this crowd-pleasing cinnamon oatmeal cookie recipe.

Named your baby after a cast member of Jersey Shore? You're not alone. But luckily, the most popular baby names of 2011 won't lead to schoolyard whompings.

A good designer is part artist, part therapist, and 100% dedicated to making sure every transformation is HGTV worthy. K.C. Strode is no exception. Luckily for us, the popular SoCal designer is happy to share her tips and wisdom with the online set.