While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic
Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.
Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return
The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.
Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh
The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.
California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low as war strangles oil supplies
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.
Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns
A former executive sues Live Nation, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after he raised a concerns over the company's financial misconduct.
Senate committee kills bill mandating insurance coverage for wildfire safe homes
A California Senate committee killed a bill that would have required insurers to offer coverage to homes that have been improved to reduce wildfire risks.
Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce
The social media giant is planning to slash about 10% of its workforce even as its digital ad revenue continues to climb.
Hiltzik: A judge labels RFK Jr.'s attack on transgender care 'unlawful' and an act of 'cruelty'
RFK Jr. threatened to block Medicaid payments to hospitals offering gender-affirming care to minors. This judge just invalidated Kennedy's position.
In a first, animated movies receive film tax credits in California
"The Simpsons Movie 2," "Phineas and Ferb" and an untitled DreamWorks Animation movie are among the films that received state tax incentives.
Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover
The massive merger still needs approval by regulators in the U.S. and abroad; industry opposition has been growing.
Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison's undergrounding work
Eaton wildfire survivors' anger about Southern California Edison's burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday, with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.
MrBeast company sued over claims of sexual harassment, firing a new mom
A former female staffer is suing mega popular YouTube channel MrBeast, claiming it fostered a hostile working environment that included sexual harassment and that she was fired shortly after she returned from maternity leave.
Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies
Many of the harms of recent immigration enforcement are incalculable. But researchers have put a number on the economic toll in Southern California's agricultural communities.
Hiltzik: Trump's Labor secretary departs, leaving scandal and vast disappointment in her wake
Lori Chavez-DeRemer seemed at first to be a good Trump hire as Labor secretary. Wow, were we wrong.
Controversial hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood
Hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood
Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers
North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.
Apple's next era: After Tim Cook's dream run, new CEO has to help the company catch up
Cook charted his own path as chief executive after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011. Over nearly 15 years, he expanded Apple's business and navigated the company through major challenges.
After Epstein scandal, Hollywood bidders race for Wasserman's $3-billion agency
Beverly Hills agency UTA, former Endeavor Chairman Patrick Whitesell and private equity firms have expressed interest in Wasserman's sports marketing and music representation agency.
Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center
Streaming entertainment giant Netflix is in negotiations to buy the historic Radford Studio Center movie lot in Studio City.
SpaceX settles lawsuit with state Coastal Commission over Vandenberg flights
SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over the state agency's attempts to regulate rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
