
From an L.A. parking lot to a $1 billion deal — the red-hot success story of Dave's Hot Chicken
From a $900 parking lot pop-up to a $1-billion valuation: Here's how Dave's Hot Chicken and its four founders built a worldwide fried-chicken empire.
Hiltzik: Stephen Miller says Americans will live better lives without immigrants. He's blowing smoke
Will mass deportations make wait times at the ER get shorter and schools have more money? The truth is just the opposite
Beyond missing pets and packages: How Nextdoor plans to reshape its social network
Nextdoor's stock has plunged more than 80% since it went public and the company's growth has slowed down. Can its co-founder turn the company around?
Musk says he will seek shareholder approval for Tesla investment in xAI
As Elon Musk contemplates the relationship between several of his companies, he said on social media that Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to invest in xAI.
'Superman' rescues DC at the box office with a $122-million debut
James Gunn's 'Superman' soared to the top of the box office this weekend, notching a win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, which see the film as a way to revive the entire DC universe.
This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market
In a tough Hollywood job market, crew members and actors are finding more work in the creator economy, businesses led by influencers who post content for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
It's peak season in Malibu, but these small businesses are still struggling after the Palisades fire
Businesses that survived the Los Angeles fires are still hoping for a return to normalcy and grappling with the impact the destruction has had. As customers slowly return to a changed landscape, some wonder how long it will take to get back to business as usual.
Big buildout begins at Port of Long Beach amid global trade uncertainty
Port officials and a marine terminal operator began construction on an expansion project at the Port of Long Beach despite a decline in port activity.
Shohei Ohtani has top-selling MLB jersey so far this season. Two other Dodgers rank in top four
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has the top-selling MLB jersey for the first half of 2025 season. Teammates Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are also in top four.
Misinformation is already a problem during natural disasters. AI chatbots aren't helping
People are leaning on AI tools to figure out what is real on topics such as funding cuts and misinformation about cloud seeding. At times, chatbots will give contradictory responses.
Hiltzik: How Big Business killed the 'click-to-cancel' FTC rule, which would have saved consumers billions
The FTC's 'click to cancel' rule would have wiped out a practice that allowed some businesses to scam their customers. That's why businesses got it killed
South Korea struggles with uncertainty over U.S. trade negotiations
Trump wants to impose a 25% tariff on South Korea, but it's been postponed. Will three more weeks be enough time to negotiate? Will there be another extension?
Mattel's newest Barbie has diabetes
The toy giant expands its Fashionistas line with a new inclusive doll featuring medical accessories like an insulin pump and a glucose monitor.
Linda Yaccarino to step down as CEO of Elon Musk's social media site X
Yaccarino led X through a tumultuous period as the social network tried to rebuild its relationship with brands concerned that their ads could show up next to offensive content.
Hiltzik: Social Security sends millions of Americans a misleading and 'blatantly political' message
The Social Security Administration lied about the GOP budget bill in a message to beneficiaries. Can we trust anything it tells us in the future?
HBO Max is back. Prestige brand returns to streaming
Warner Bros. Discovery makes a high-profile about-face two years after stripping the 'HBO' brand from the streaming service's name.
California farmers say Medicaid recipients, automation can't replace their immigrant workers
As the Trump administration has carried out mass deportations, leaders have flip-flopped on whether to exempt some industries, including agriculture, from raids.
L.A. business leaders express tariff frustration to Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, say trade policy effects are 'frightening'
At a roundtable discussion with California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, several business leaders said the Trump administration's trade war and the uncertainty around tariffs is negatively influencing their companies.