How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
Hallmark has built a holiday movie juggernaut and is now expanding that business into live experiences, such as a Christmas cruise.
Indian truckers sue California's DMV for revoking their licenses
The Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus are suing the California DMV, alleging the state violated truck drivers' rights when it revoked 17,000 licenses.
Hiltzik: The latest government inflation and GDP figures are worthless, and will be for months to come
Gaps in data because of the government shutdown make a hash of the latest federal reports on inflation and economic growth.
Downtown L.A.'s struggle is overstated and fixable, says the mogul who built the Grand
Real estate mogul leaving post critiques L.A.'s development challenges
Courts rejects bid to beef up policies issued by California's home insurer of last resort
A California appeals court this month turned down an effort by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to force the state's insurer of last resort to add more coverage to its basic fire policies.
Christmas music driving you nuts? Why holiday playlists are everywhere
More people are creating holiday playlists in October, according to Spotify data.
Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Mattel and other toy companies have been working on AI toys that are expected to be unveiled in 2026, but child safety groups have raised concerns about products already being sold.
California crypto company accused of illegally inflating Katy Perry NFTs and fraud
Former Theta Labs executives allege the California cryptocurrency firm's CEO, Mitch Liu, manipulated the price of NFTs, among other illegal moves.
'South Park' creators clash with performers at their Colorado restaurant
'South Park' creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, who this summer landed one of the richest TV deals ever, are in a standoff with performers at their Casa Bonita restaurant near Denver.
Kevin Costner's western 'Horizon' faces more claims of unpaid fees
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal and financial problems that have dogged the sprawling western drama that Costner directed, co-wrote, starred in and partially funded.
Why California's milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol
Milk cartons may lose the recycling symbol in California, potentially making the material unusable in the state.
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments
Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount refuses to go away, launching a hostile bid. Here's a timeline of key developments.
Snoopy is everywhere right now — from jewelry to pimple patches. Why?
Snoopy's star has been steadily rising in recent years, with Peanuts collabs hitting retailers from Coach to Starface. Here's why.
Hiltzik: What does Trump have against Venezuela? His explanations keep changing
Is it oil, drugs, immigrants or politics? President Trump's explanations of his animosity for Venezuela are hard to keep straight.
Apple, Google and others tell some foreign employees to avoid traveling out of the country
New visa rules require travelers to undergo social media screening causing delays at U.S. consulate
California, other states sue to protect federal consumer agency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 21 other states and Washington D.C. in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the Trump administration from defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Fight between Waymo and Santa Monica goes to court
Waymo has filed suit against the city of Santa Monica, arguing that the city's attempt to have them stop using two charging stations overnight for its fleet of self-driving cars is unfair.
Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
Instacart will end a program that set different prices for the same items sold at the same store after a report on the experiments triggered criticism.
Larry Ellison pledges $40-billion personal guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bros. bid
Paramount again ups the ante in the acrimonious auction, saying Larry Ellison would personally back part of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
How private investors stand to profit from billions in L.A. County sex abuse settlements
Records reviewed by The Times found several law firms behind costly sex abuse litigation in California are backed by opaque out-of-state investors.
