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Here are lists of the areas in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and San Bernardino counties with evacuation orders or warnings in response to the heavy rains that began over the weekend. An evacuation order, which carries the force of law, is a command to leave the area right away because of an immediate threat to life. An evacuation warning is an alert about a potential threat to life or property, and leaving the area is voluntary.Los Angeles CountyAuthorities issued evacuation orders for the following areas with burn scars…

The unmistakable stench of rotting food filled the space formerly occupied by chef Matthew Kenney’s trendy Venice restaurant, Plant Food + Wine.It was coming from the walk-in refrigerator, where spoiled sprouts, garlic and other vegetables had been left to fester after Kenney — an acclaimed vegan chef and cookbook author — closed the restaurant in May.Plant Food + Wine had been the flagship of Kenney’s culinary empire, which, by one count, included more than 50 eateries in a dozen-plus countries as of spring…

Streets around the Del Amo Fashion Center were closed on Saturday night while Torrance police officers responded to reports of a large crowd.Carson Street was closed from Madrona Avenue to Del Amo Circle East, Torrance police said in a Facebook post. Del Amo Circle East was closed from Carson Street to Fashion Way, and Fashion Way was closed from Madrona Avenue to Amie Avenue, the post said.The Daily Breeze reported that the mall shut down early after police arrived at the shopping center at around 5 p.m. The mall was…

This year was brutal for Los Angeles restaurants. Some of the region’s most cherished operations and most anticipated openings have closed after what has proven to be one of the most difficult years for L.A. restaurants, with a pick-and-choose array of reasons as varied and profound as the city’s cuisines.Though we’ve compiled a list of more than 65 L.A. restaurant closures from throughout 2023, the closing announcements are still coming.Best Bet, ETA, the Anchor, Parmizza and others announced their ends as recently as…

Embracer Group, the gaming giant that owns Borderlands studio Gearbox, the rights to The Lord of the Rings, and Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics, is making some drastic-sounding changes to its business setup. The company on Tuesday announced a "restructuring program" that aims to help make the company "leaner, stronger," and "more focused self-sufficient." Layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations are coming as part of this.The announcement of these moves comes not long after Embracer said it…

Tale as old as Time Embracer Group, the holding company that has spent recent years acquiring studios and publishers from across the globe, has announced that it is preparing to enter a phase of restructure, which is expected to result in the closure of numerous studios within the company’s portfolio. “Today we announce a comprehensive restructuring program that will enable us to realize untapped potential in Embracer Group and better optimize the use of our resources” begins a statement by Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors.…

Video game holding company Embracer Group has announced that it is “restructuring” and will undergo a series of employee layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations in the process. In an open letter published today (June 13), Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors shared that in response to “the worsening economy and market reality,” the company will be undergoing a period of cost-saving and “optimisation”. Set to run until March 2024, Wingefors claimed the restructuring will create “growth in profitability” for the…

Transport Canada has announced several new measures, ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures, to protect critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia coast.The federal departments of fisheries, environment and transport have issued a joint news release outlining what is described as a fifth consecutive year of strong action to protect and restore the southern resident population.There are 10 measures this year, including mandatory 10-knot speed zones in two areas near Swiftsure…

A closed Bed Bath & Beyond store in San Francisco, California, US, on Monday, April 24, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIn strip malls across the country, Bed Bath & Beyond stores have "Closing Soon" signs.For other retailers, those may as well be "For Rent" signs.The home goods retailer, which filed for bankruptcy Sunday, won't only create opportunities for competitors to gain new customers and market share. Its shuttered stores will kick off a land grab for retailers hungry for additional…

The Nintendo eShop for the Wii U and 3DS game consoles officially closed for business on March 27th, 2023, permanently disabling all new purchases on the platforms. We knew this was coming. Nintendo quietly announced the eShop's closure over a year ago, asserting that it was the "natural life cycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time." That's true. It's even a reasonable business justification. That doesn't make it any less of a loss for Nintendo fans, because legally playing some of these…