How Ted Sarandos became the ultimate Hollywood gate-crasher
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, was once seen as an underdog in Hollywood. Now, the former Arizona video store manager has emerged as one of the biggest Hollywood moguls yet.
Cinemas and unions sound alarms over Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Hollywood unions and trade groups raised concerns about the proposed tie-up between Netflix and Warner Bros.' film and TV studios, HBO and HBO Max.
Plans to raise Vincent Thomas Bridge rejected
The Port of Los Angeles had hoped to raise the height of the Vincent Thomas Bridge to allow larger cargo ships to pass underneath.
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in an $82.7-billion deal that will transform Hollywood
A theater owner trade group immediately blasted Netflix's nearly $83-billion deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO. Netflix has long bypassed movie theaters, instead releasing films onto its streaming platform.
A safety report card ranks AI company efforts to protect humanity
Nonprofit Future of Life Institute gave low grades to AI firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta due to concerns about how the companies are handling AI safety.
Hiltzik: Everyone complains about 'AI slop,' but no one can define it
The hand-wringing over 'AI slop' has reached a fever pitch, but no one can define it
To protect underage farmworkers, California expands oversight of field conditions
State agencies say they will join forces to crack down on child labor violations after an investigation reveals breakdowns in enforcement.
Porn advertisers target California secretary of state's website
California's secretary of state's website is tied to pornographic links.
Los Angeles says so long to coal
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stopped receiving coal-powered electricity from its last remaining coal source, the Intermountain Power Project in Utah.
A softer image of AI? This Google-backed film aims to change the narrative
The Silicon Valley giant teamed up with Range Media Partners earlier this year to commission short films about artificial intelligence that have less doomsday depictions of technology.
Paramount blasts Warner Bros. Discovery as auction nears contentious end
Paramount has accused Warner Bros. Discovery executives of involving European Commission members to thwart Paramount's bid.
California hammered as national job cuts jump to a five-year high
California employers announced 173,022 job cuts in the first 11 months of this year, up nearly 14% from the same period last year, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.