Insurers won't be forced to offer home coverage after measure dropped
L.A. advocacy group Consumer Watchdog and an insurance agent have agreed to withdraw measures to amend Proposition 103, which regulates home and auto policies.
1.5 million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled. Check your fridge for these brands
Shredded cheeses sold in stores such as Target, Walmart and Aldi have been recalled in 31 states, including California, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Veteran ad executive installed as BET president in Paramount shake-up
Louis Carr has spent 39 years at BET and will now run the network.
Panda Express pays fine for failing to train employees on handling hazardous materials
Panda Express has agreed to pay $1 million for failing to train employees on how to safely handle carbon dioxide in soda machines.
Rivian recalls more than 34,000 vehicles over seat belt issue
Rivian, the Irvine-based electric vehicle company, is recalling 34,824 commercial electric delivery vans due to an issue with the seat belt's locking mechanism.
The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal
Sensei Gerry Blanck has resumed karate lessons after his home and his dojo in Pacific Palisades burned. Students and parents see it as a refuge.
California expected to suffer from a sluggish economy through early next year
The UCLA Anderson Forecast released Wednesday predicts the state and nation will muddle through a weak jobs market until the economy picks up next year.
Paramount throws in more cash in bid for Warner; Comcast wants to combine assets with NBCUniversal
Jockeying for HBO-owner Warner Bros. Discovery has intensified as the auction appears to enter its home stretch.
Costco sues Trump administration to pause tariffs, refund payments
The discount retailer, a big importer, wants the U.S. government to stop imposing tariffs until the Supreme Court weighs in on the legality of Trump's executive orders.
Waymo hits a dog in San Francisco, reigniting safety debate
A Waymo carrying passengers in San Francisco's Western Addition struck a small, unleashed dog on Sunday night, the company confirmed.
Saudi Arabia's public investment fund to own almost all of EA under buyout plan, report says
Saudi Arabia's public investment fund would own 93.4% of video game giant EA under a buyout plan, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Final season of 'Stranger Things' breaks viewing records at Netflix
Netflix released its final season of 'Stranger Things' last Wednesday and the first four episodes have already accumulated record-breaking viewership numbers.
Hiltzik: These federal judges are building a legal wall against Trump's assault on transgender rights
Federal judges have been blocking Trump's anti-trans subpoenas while questioning the behavior of government officials.
State lawmakers targeted a Santa Barbara development. Then came the fallout
In a highly unusual situation, a housing project in Santa Barbara must undergo reviews after a state bill included language apparently targeting the development.
With new bids, Warner Bros. Discovery looks to narrow the auction field
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix are poised to submit a second bid on Monday, kicking the auction into high-gear.
'Zootopia 2' hops to the top of the box office this Thanksgiving weekend
Disney's animated sequel "Zootopia 2" drove massive box office returns during a big holiday weekend for family films.
The L.A. Auto Show ends this weekend. Here are new EVs you can buy today
This year's L.A. Auto Show saw new electric vehicle debuts in a shifting EV landscape.
Black Friday shoppers spend more time looking for deals but less money amid economic angst
Shoppers in the Los Angeles area and across the country, battered by confusing tariffs and costly goods, are expected to spend less this holiday shopping season.
Hiltzik: Crypto promoters saw Trump as their savior. Then reality set in
Trump has called for relaxing regulations on crypto. So why are crypto prices plummeting?
