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Netflix plans to lay off employees, according to sources familiar with the streaming company's plans. The cuts come after investors have expressed concerns over user engagement. The stock has declined 43% compared to a year ago.

Mattel is betting on an indoor water park with Barbie slides and Hot Wheels towers as tariffs squeeze toy profits.

A California e-commerce platform is fueling the rise of live shopping in the United States, taking on giants such as TikTok and tackling concerns that the app is draining people's bank accounts.

Ellison and his team must braid together two huge film studios (housing nine film labels), four streaming services, three TV production studios, three animation units and more than 50 television networks, including two prominent news organizations.

The White House is expanding its campaign against international workers, targeting elite study and work visa holders with restrictions and a new investigation.

Los Angeles County looks into the claims practices of the California FAIR Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, after January 2025 wildfire victims' complaints.

Spotify announced that it has renewed its deal with Joe Rogan, who heads the audio company's most popular podcast.

Trump continues his attack on anti-pollution regulations by falsely claiming that it will save Americans money.

The Main Street restaurant and nightclub will close at the end of the month. The city has approved plans for a private members club to take over.

In the epicenter of the technology industry, people have conflicting views about whether AI is going to do more harm than good.

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based health food chain True Food Kitchen announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and has closed 12 locations.

Thirty-five film projects, including a new Pixar movie and the sequel to "Michael," were awarded production incentives for work done in California.

The aviation technology supplier Aerosonic accused air taxi maker Joby Aviation of breaking a confidentiality agreement and misusing trade secrets related to air pressure sensor probes.

Leslie's Pool Supplies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed 76 stores nationwide as part of its restructuring plan.

Los Angeles truckers agonize over $8 diesel prices

The Bloc, a massive mixed-use complex in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, is on the block for sale as the commercial property market shows signs it is bottoming out with buildings changing hands at big discounts.

Common Sense Media says ChatGPT for Teens fails on parental alerts, crisis referrals and age checks, urging OpenAI to keep minors off the platform. OpenAI disputes the findings.

A pet project of architect Frank Gehry, a smaller concert hall to complement his legendary Walt Disney Concert Hall, is taking shape in downtown Los Angeles for an opening next September.

Shares of the merged company, now called Skydance, began trading on the stock market Tuesday morning.

Amazon will stream the annual awards fest for at least six years, beginning in 2027