Great America, the Bay Area's premier theme park, is closing for good. Here's when
Great America, the beloved hometown theme park for generations of Northern Californians, has announced there will be one more season of roller coasters and funnel cakes before the gates close for good.
SoCal's El Pollo Loco says it's found a sweet spot for concerned consumers
El Pollo Loco posted positive third quarter earnings on Thursday and has seen its shares rise nearly 50% so far this year.
California's 'billionaire tax' is still undecided. Here's where Proposition 40 stands
How each county in California voted for the billionaires tax Proposition 40 and its two counter ballot measures, Proposition 41 and 42.
Jane Kim wins race to be California's next insurance commissioner
Former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim declared victory Friday in the race to be California's next insurance commissioner, with veteran legislator Ben Allen conceding.
Tesla will phase out Cybertruck production next year, Musk says
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said that the company will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at its Texas factory next year.
No one wanted this Long Beach home until waves crashed into its living room
An oceanfront home on the Long Beach Peninsula couldn't find a buyer at $4.95 million. But after it was damaged by massive waves, its price dropped and it's getting plenty of interest.
Hiltzik: CVS unwinds its big mergers, ending a dream of healthcare dominance
CVS thought bigness would be better, but it turned out to be wrong.
Clifton's quietly reopens with plans to become an immersive, Meow Wolf-inspired megaspace
The new operators have grand dreams for the famed downtown venue, including a long-running, never-ending, 'Dungeons & Dragons'-inspired game.
Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children
Technology giants are pushing back against efforts to block teens from endless scrolling.
What the Democratic landslide means for GOP booster Elon Musk and his businesses
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk reportedly spent close to $450 million backing Republican candidates. His companies could have challenging times ahead.
New Culver City development will add hundreds of apartments, two parks and restaurants
Construction has begun on a $200-million apartment complex in Culver City at a time when housing development in much of Los Angeles County has slowed in spite of strong demand.
SoCal Berry Growers to close six farm locations, lay off hundreds of workers
The closures come months after SoCal Berry Growers employees voted to join the United Farm Workers. The company hasn't said why it is shutting down.
Why California's billionaire tax was a harder sell than expected
In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.
Hiltzik: With Trump and GOP on the run, Democrats have a chance to make a new New Deal
Trump and the Republicans worked hard to dismantle the New Deal. Let the rebuilding begin.
SoCal Outback Steakhouse franchisee files for bankruptcy, citing California's labor costs
San Diego-based Cerca Trova Restaurant Group, which once operated nearly 100 Outback Steakhouse restaurants, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.
Disney has fought AI firms over copyright. Now it's testing AI lyric videos
Disney is working with AI startup OpenArt to conceptualize lyric videos, starting with 'Go the Distance' from 'Hercules.'
Waymo expands to Torrance, Manhattan Beach and other corners of L.A. County
The robotaxi company Waymo is expanding its Los Angeles service area into South Bay and adding popular destinations such as Universal Studios.
Hiltzik: Can AI bots become conscious? Why Microsoft's AI boss says that's the wrong question
Some AI researchers think their software can become conscious. But they're fooling themselves.
Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs
As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.
Newsom proposes $1-billion cap for film and TV tax incentive
In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.