Foreign investment in California rose last year despite trade disruption
The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.
California billionaire tax proposal attracts 1.5 million signatures. Here's what happens next
The battle over a proposal to tax billionaires to fund healthcare and other essential services is expected to intensify after supporters said they've gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
Hiltzik: Resurrecting a discredited theory on COVID's origin, DOJ indicts an ex-Fauci aide over old emails
David Morens tried to keep a scientific discussion under wraps. Trump's latest anti-science attack explains why
Rivian to place more than 100 new EV chargers around Caruso properties
The electric vehicle maker Rivian is adding more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso properties including the Grove and the Commons at Calabasas.
Quixote production services vendor to wind down most of its soundstage business in L.A.
In another sign of the industry's financial difficulties, production services vendor Quixote said it will close most of its soundstage business in Los Angeles.
Paramount wants FCC to approve increased foreign ownership in Warner Bros. Discovery deal
The Larry Ellison-backed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery would give Middle Eastern royal families an ownership stake in CBS and CNN.
Reality TV production continues to plummet in L.A.
Reality TV show production continues to drop in L.A., even as the state's new production incentives have increased shooting for film and other TV series.
Jimmy Kimmel explains 'expectant widow' comment, declines to apologize
"It was a joke about their age difference," Kimmel said during Monday's telecast.
California drone maker to spend billions of dollars as it expands manufacturing in the state
Skydio, a San Mateo-based company, committed $3.5 billion over the next five years to boost production of domestic defense technology.
Hiltzik: A crypto mogul's lawsuit against a Trump-linked crypto firm shows the peril of investing with Trump
Crypto tycoon Justin Sun boasted of having invested $75 million with a Trump-linked crypto firm. Now he says the firm ruthlessly ripped him off.
Trump administration paying wind developers to walk away from California offshore leases
In the second such highly unusual move, the Trump administration is paying to make wind power go away
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes for not alerting police about Canada shooting suspect
OpenAI is facing more scrutiny over how mass shooting suspects are using its chatbot ChatGPT to plan violent attacks.
'Michael' moonwalks into a big box office debut
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic cruised to the top of the box office this weekend, despite largely negative reviews from critics.
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.
