Online retailer Shein to acquire San Francisco-based Everlane
Shein, the Chinese e-commerce giant known for cheap apparel, is buying the direct-to-consumer brand Everlane, according to news reports.
Hiltzik: A surge in Nevada data center construction threatens the electricity supply for 49,000 Californians
Local opposition has blocked or delayed more than a dozen huge data center projects around the country. But these Californians won't get to vote on Nevada projects that could affect their electricity supply.
Jury rejects Elon Musk's lawsuit, sides with OpenAI in bitter feud over AI future
A federal jury sided with OpenAI and its top executives on Monday in a feud with Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to guide artificial intelligence's development as a nonprofit.
How Hollywood's production crisis became a key issue in the L.A. mayor's race
The state of Hollywood is now a key political issue in the L.A. mayoral race alongside affordability, crime and homelessness.
Judge denies move to dismiss State Farm collusion lawsuit
A Los Angeles judge has denied a move by State Farm and other home insurers to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of colluding to drive homeowners onto the rolls of California's insurer of last resort.
Why the infuriatingly catchy Kars4Kids jingle got yanked off the air in California
A California judge ruled that the infamous Kars4Kids jingle misleads donors. The company must pull the ads within 30 days, according to the ruling.
Altadena's latest roadblock to rebuilding: Sewage
Hundreds of Altadena residents worry that they may be on the hook for a share of the estimated $70 million needed to build sewer lines in neighborhoods that rely on septic tanks.
Iconic local burger chain celebrates 80th anniversary with 80-cent burger
Two of Southern California's most iconic burger chains are up for celebration. Original Tommy's commemorates its 80th anniversary and In-N-Out plans to open a new location in Orange County.
LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon are the latest tech companies laying off more workers
Tech companies say they're cutting costs as they invest more heavily in AI, which is reshaping how people work.
Hiltzik: Trump's 'weird war' on wind power will jeopardize our energy future and cost Americans billions
Trump is shelling out more than $1 billion of taxpayer money to kill wind power projects, but his hatred for the technology is based on myths.
Waymo recalls thousands of its driverless cars after some failed to avoid flooded roads
The autonomous taxi company Waymo issued a voluntary recall of more than 3,000 vehicles due to a software issue that led some of the vehicles to drive into standing water.
Coca-Cola manufacturer to shutter major Southern California plant
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will close its Ventura plant on July 10 after more than a century of operations, affecting 85 workers.
Why 'House of David' director thinks AI can save Hollywood jobs
Amid rapid technological change, a growing number of filmmakers and companies in Southern California are using AI tools to radically rethink how films and TV shows are made.
L.A.'s surging real estate prices have cooled, so why is nobody buying condos?
The number of condominiums sold in Los Angeles County in January and February was the lowest it's been since 2005.
EBay rejects GameStop's $56-billion takeover offer
EBay called GameStop's takeover bid 'neither credible nor attractive.'
Five Guys to close two L.A.-area locations
The burger chain will close four locations in California, including two in the Los Angeles area, in the coming months. The closures will affect 55 employees.
Netflix touts $325-billion economic impact and 425,000 jobs created by its productions worldwide
Streaming giant Netflix is touting the benefits of its productions, saying in a new report that its film and TV shows have generated more than 425,000 jobs.
