Los Angeles County apartment rents increased at a slower pace in the third quarter, although that’s not much relief for tenants now paying, on average, nearly 6% more than they did before the recession.

National gas prices fell 19 cents in September, the largest drop since October 2012, AAA said Monday, and if the downward trend continues, gas prices could drop an additional 30 cents by Christmas.

Kmart is introducing a rent-to-own program charging the equivalent of 100-plus percent annual interest, a move into a business that has drawn criticism for hurting low-income consumers. The Lease-to-Own program touts instant gratification -- customers wi

Chinatown's Buddha Bodai stands out in its crowded neighborhood. In a community where few restaurateurs speak fluent English, Buddha Bodai's co-owner Kent Zhang is the exception. The eatery is also among the minority in the area to accept credit cards,