Paramount-Warner Bros. transaction closes, creating a new Hollywood colossus
Shares of the merged company, now called Skydance, began trading on the stock market Tuesday morning.
And the Emmy Awards go to Amazon Prime Video
Amazon will stream the annual awards fest for at least six years, beginning in 2027
Hiltzik: Trump's deal for Venezuela's oil is secretive, exaggerated and suspicious
Trump is concealing the details of his deal for Venezuelan oil, but what's known is that it won't do anything to lower U.S. gas prices.
Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers
Oil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the impact of climate change.
David Ellison names Skydance team that includes prominent Warner executives
Several prominent Warner Bros. Discovery executives will move to the merged company, Skydance
Berkeley luxury fashion brand founders found dead outside upscale Oakland Hills home
The founders of Bryn Walker, a fashion brand for women, died at their home near the UC Berkeley campus. The co-founders were married. A gun was found at the scene.
Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' tanks at the box office
Warner Bros.' climate change satire "Digger" collapsed at the box office with a domestic haul of $8 million, despite the star power of Tom Cruise.
Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies?
Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.
L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park
In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site.
Amazon delivery contractors among companies to close in Los Angeles
A wave of layoffs and closures are rolling through L.A. County, affecting companies that deliver Amazon packages.
Lyft will pay more than $270 million in California wage-theft settlement
The California Labor Commissioner's Office announced Thursday that Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a wage and worker misclassification lawsuit.
Paramount, Warner Bros. will be named Skydance after merger
David Ellison picked the name that launched his Hollywood ambitions.
California's economic growth expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains
The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts California's economic growth will continue but with only meager jobs gains.
California moves to limit utility profits and tap more power from homes
One of several bills signed this week is a law to advance the use of virtual power plants to make greater use of clean energy at home.
Warner Bros. has had a tough year at the box office. Now, it's bracing for 'Digger'
Last year, Warner Bros. movies couldn't miss at the box office. This year, the studio has had a tougher time, and the upcoming "Digger" may be no exception.
Hiltzik: Sure, use Meta's Muse bot to help with your chores — if you want Mark Zuckerberg to know all your secrets
Meta says it made privacy a priority when it designed Muse, but its record on privacy protection is horrific.
CNN chief Mark Thompson in talks to remain in role after Paramount takes over network
Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has approached Thompson about staying in charge following the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Federal judge allows Paramount-Warner merger to move forward
The judge's approval allows tech scion David Ellison to finalize his company's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Sen. Tim Scott touts federal film tax credit as a blue-collar jobs bill
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said a federal film tax credit would boost blue-collar jobs and help shape America's perception aboard by including different voices and locations.
Mattel gets new chief executive as it struggles to turn more of its toys into stars
Condé Nast chief executive Roger Lynch is leaving his position at the media company to run Mattel.