Why one Barbie Dream Fest was anything but fabulous
Attendees were promised a ticket into the ultimate dream life at Barbie Dream Fest, a 3-day fan event in Florida. Instead, it felt more like a nightmare.
Oracle lays off thousands in latest sign of tough times for tech industry
The cuts come as the software giant invests billions of dollars in expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Gas just hit $6 in Los Angeles. Here's where you can still find it for $5
Gasoline hit an unwelcome benchmark in the L.A. area as the average price per gallon reached $6. There are still some rare gems of stations where gas remains around $5.
Hiltzik: The Disney/Sora fiasco shows the limits of the AI craze
Disney and OpenAI thought their billion-dollar deal would underscore the importance of AI for Hollywood's future. Its ignominious collapse proves just the opposite
Mattel goes through another round of layoffs
The company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels plans to lay off 65 workers in May, the latest in a series of mass layoffs that have plagued Mattel in the past year.
Californian chocolate recalled for being spiked with Viagra ingredients
Two chocolate products, marketed for sexual enhancement, were found to contain active ingredients used to treat erectile dysfunction, the FDA announced Thursday.
Apple at 50: How a garage startup became a $3.5-trillion titan
The maker of the iPhone, iPad and other popular consumer gadgets hits a milestone this week, reaching its 50th anniversary.
Why Grocery Outlet is closing some stores in California
The bargain grocer is closing under-performing locations, including in San Diego and Orange counties.
California farmers were already struggling. Then came the Iran war
The war's disruption of exports and rise in fertilizer prices are hurting California farmers.
L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes
Civil juries in Los Angeles County and Santa Fe, N.M., recently found that social media companies were responsible for harms their products caused to children. The bellwether cases could now open the floodgates for a deluge of similar lawsuits.
As oil prices rise, airfares are surging and some airlines might not survive
United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby said the hike in jet fuel prices triggered by the conflict in Iran could put some airlines out of business.
Living comfortably costs the most in these Californian cities
Bay Area and Orange County cities topped the list of U.S. cities with the highest salaries needed to live comfortably, according to a new study.
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
Meta and Alphabet, the parent company of YouTube, saw their stock price drop this week after a jury found the companies liable for the design and operations of their platforms, harming a young user.
Justin Vineyards pays $1.49 million to settle sex harassment case
Justin Vineyards & Winery has agreed to pay a $1.49 million to settle a case accusing the company of disregarding sexual harassment complaints by female workers.
These L.A. cities want to raise sales taxes after blackjack ban
Bell Gardens and Commerce are seeking a quarter-cent sales tax increase to offset the impact of the state's upcoming blackjack ban, city officials announced Thursday.
Hiltzik: How a custody fight over an old dog showed why lawyers should never trust AI to tell the truth
A California custody lawsuit over an aging Labrador ended with both sides being punished for citing precedents faked by AI.
FKA twigs sues ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf over 'unlawful' NDA
Six years after singer FKA twigs settled a sexual abuse lawsuit with her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf, she is suing him, saying the actor is trying to silence her by enforcing an NDA that violates California law.
Warner shareholders to vote on Paramount takeover
Shareholders will decide on April 23 if they want to sell their stock to Paramount, which would advance Hollywood's biggest deal in nearly a decade.
Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California
After the Japanese automaker Honda discontinued plans for three of its EVs, its joint venture with Sony announced it's shutting down its luxury EV Afeela.
Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids
The outcome Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court is potentially precedent-setting for thousands of other pending lawsuits nationwide and could reshape how tech companies are held accountable for children's harm caused by their products.
