California led the nation in job cuts last year, but the pace slowed in December
California shed more than 175,000 jobs last year, the most of any state, but losses slowed sharply in the December as hiring plans picked up nationwide.
Paramount stands by bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison continued his outreach to Warner shareholders saying, "Our offer clearly provides WBD investors greater value and a more certain, expedited path to completion."
California's exodus isn't just billionaires — it's regular people renting U-Hauls, too
U-Haul truck trends mark exodus from California
Hiltzik: Yes, California should tax billionaires' wealth. Here's why
California is home to more billionaires than any other state. It's time to raise their taxes.
Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
The lawsuits led to more scrutiny over whether tech companies are doing enough to safeguard young people from the risks posed by AI chatbots.
Disney+ to include vertical videos on its app
Disney will soon have vertical videos as part of its Disney+ app to engage more users, particularly on mobile, an executive said Wednesday.
Complaints over insurers' handling of L.A. wildfire claims prompt a flurry of bills
Three bills were announced Wednesday to better protect consumers following complaints of insurer abuses following the January 2025 firestorms.
Universal Music partners with Nvidia to create 'responsible AI' for music
Universal Music Group announced a deal Tuesday with AI chipmaker Nvidia in hopes of reshaping music discovery and creating a 'responsible AI' that artists can use while making music.
Warner nixes Paramount's bid (again), citing proposed debt load
Warner's board this week unanimously voted against Paramount's latest hostile offer. Members concluded the bid was not in the best interest of the company or its shareholders.
Holiday shoppers spent a record amount online, searching out deals amid economic anxiety
U.S. consumers spent a record $257.8 billion online from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, Adobe data shows.
Torrance shopping center sells for record price on strong demand for humble neighborhood locations
The leap in value was attributed in part to investors' desire to acquire unglamorous yet financially well-performing shopping centers.
Hiltzik: A leading roboticist punctures the hype about self-driving cars, AI chatbots and humanoid robots
Rodney Brooks was a pioneer in robot tech. Here's his annual debunking of high-tech hype.
Ties between California and Venezuela go back more than a century with Chevron
Chevron, the oil giant founded and until recently headquartered in California, is the only foreign petroleum company still operating in Venezuela and its largest foreign investor.
Versant launches, Comcast spins off E!, CNBC and MS NOW
Comcast has officially spun off its cable channels, including CNBC and MS NOW, into a separate company, Versant Media Group.
Elon Musk company bot apologizes for sharing sexualized images of children
Grok published sexualized images of children as its guardrails seem to have failed when it was prompted with vile user requests.
Tesla dethroned as the world's top EV maker
The Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla as the world's top EV seller.
'Stranger Things' finale turns box office downside up pulling in an estimated $25 million
Netflix's supernatural hit "Stranger Things" debuted simultaneously on the streamer and in theaters on New Year's Day, giving the box office a much needed lift.
Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians
Economists say a tax on California's wealthiest residents could be the only way to pay for needed healthcare services in the state.
