Trump's plan for rising energy costs: Pump oil, make data centers pay
In his State of the Union address, Trump laid out a plan to address rising consumer energy costs: Double down on fossil fuels like oil and coal, and make AI data centers pay for their own power.
Public Storage is the latest company to leave California for Texas
The self-storage company is moving its headquarters to a Dallas suburb.
Jelly Belly to lay off close to 70 employees in California
The jelly bean maker Jelly Belly is closing its corporate-commercial operations in Fairfield, Calif., and laying off 69 employees, a WARN notice said.
Warner Bros. Discovery says its reviewing Paramount's new bid
Warner Bros. Discovery continued to endorse the competing Netflix bid but said its board was reviewing the revised Paramount Skydance proposal.
Hiltzik: Waiting for your tariff refund check? Fugeddaboutit!
The Supreme Court just declared most of Trump's tariffs to be unconstitutional. But consumers probably won't get their money back.
Nike's biggest Chinese challenger has landed in L.A. County
Chinese sportswear giant Anta has opened its first U.S. store, with plans for a nationwide expansion.
Uber unveils new services as it prepares to bring robotaxis to L.A. soon
Uber is planning to bring shared, autonomous taxis to Los Angeles later this year through a partnership with Volkswagen. The service will use electric minivans.
Politics take center stage as Paramount submits new offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
Over the weekend, President Trump threatened Netflix, telling the streamer to fire Susan Rice from its board or "pay the consequences."
Major Kaiser Permanente strike in California to end after 'significant movement' in talks
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other healthcare professionals in California will return to work Tuesday after a monthlong work stoppage.
Democratic candidates for insurance commissioner fail to win party backing
None of the Democratic candidates for California insurance commissioner won the party's endorsement at its state convention over the weekend in San Francisco.
San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to 'break up' with PG&E
Senate Bill 875 would enable San Francisco to finalize the purchase of Pacific Gas & Electric assets so that it can form a publicly owned utility in the area instead.
Buyer for Oceanwide Plaza's infamous graffitied towers emerges
The proposed buyer of the L.A. project in bankruptcy proceedings is a partnership led Kali P. Chaudhuri, whose firm owns properties in California and India.
Global leaders and businesses react to more U.S. tariff swings
Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that declared most Trump tariffs illegal, and his response with new tariffs.
This company tries to recycle the really difficult plastics
Ridwell, and companies like it, offer to take complex plastic items you can't put in your blue bin and find a home for them. But are they doing more harm than good?
Black Altadena fire victims clash with Edison over compensation
Outside a hall where Southern California Edison was celebrating Black History Month on Friday, a group of Altadena residents stood on the sidewalk, waving signs and talking of the homes and family members they lost in last year's Eaton fire.
Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner
The Democratic part will endorse its candidate for insurance commissioner this weekend, a typically sleepy race that has been upended by the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires.
Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs leaves Mexico in cautious wait-and-see mode
Mexico has fought to escape tariffs from President Trump, but on Friday, the day the Supreme Court declared the import taxes illegal, Mexico's economy secretary urged "prudence" as officials sort out the impact of the ruling.
What the Supreme Court's decision to strike down tariffs means for L.A.'s trade-dependent economy
The Supreme Court's decision Friday to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump could provide some relief to L.A.'s trade-reliant economy — but only if they are not reimposed again through other means.
Senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of L.A. wildfire claims
Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department's handling of complaints filed by Los Angeles wildfire victims struggling to collect payouts from State Farm.
Frito-Lay to close San Bernardino County warehouse, lay off 247 employees
The snack company Frito-Lay filed a WARN notice last week alerting the state to 247 layoffs triggered by the closure.
