From $300,000 EVs to dancing bots: The El Segundo firm sliding into Tesla's slipstream
Faraday Future, a high-end electric vehicle company, is moving its focus to AI and humanoid robots that could aid in education, housework and companionship.
Hiltzik: Medicare for All is back on the political front burner. A Democratic majority could pass it
Democrats have begun running on a Medicare for All platform. It's about time
El Segundo healthcare company to lay off more than 700 people
El Segundo-based caregiving company 24 Hour Home Care is laying off more than 700 people. 24 Hour Home Care hires around 30,000 caregivers in California for people with disabilities and veterans, and partners with regional facilities around the state and major Medi-Cal health plans.
Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says
Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion.
Trump backs a federal film tax credit. What that could mean for Hollywood
After President Trump threw his support behind an effort for a national film tax credit, Hollywood is hopeful that a lifeline could finally be on its way.
Bill that would have allowed insurers to track driving habits dies in California Legislature
A bill that would have allowed insurers to track driving habits in exchange for potentially lower auto premiums died in the California Legislature this week.
Apple, Google rename Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order
Tech companies that provide navigation apps are contending with how to handle President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario amid a trade war with Canada.
Uber lays off 10% of its workforce in biggest cut since 2020
The ride-hailing company Uber is cutting thousands of jobs to simplify its management structure, the chief executive said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
'Obsession' executive producer sues over her cut of the profits
After Curry Barker's "Obsession" became one of the year's biggest box office stories, an executive producer on the indie horror movie is suing the production company behind it and its two co-founders, saying she was cut out of the profits.
California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints
Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it.
Jewish artists defend Mark Ruffalo amid Paramount's allegations of antisemitism
An open letter invokes 'the very essence of Jewish ethical duty' to call out connections between the Israel-Gaza war and Hollywood's mega-merger.
Rebecca Lowe, Ted Lasso and innovation helped NBC's Premier League gamble pay off
With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off.
Hiltzik: The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion. Should you care?
News that the national debt has reached $40 trillion inspired lots of partisan hand-wringing — and even more misunderstanding.
Reining In Big Tech: How California lawmakers plan to regulate AI and social media
As the legislative session moves closer to the end, California lawmakers will decide on bills that tackle issues including social media safety and AI's impact on jobs.
L.A. County sues State Farm over its handling of wildfire claims
L.A. County announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against State Farm General after hundreds of victims of last year's devastating wildfires complained that their policy claims had been delayed, denied or underpaid.
Hollywood studios have sued over AI. Now Google is courting them to use its tools
Tech giant Google has been quietly making overtures to major studios as it tries to find ways to get Hollywood to use its AI technology.
Avoiding the family drama: How Josh Kushner built a $16-billion legacy and became the newest owner of the Lakers
How Josh Kushner rose to became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers
Tom Cruise announces sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with Anne Hathaway
Actor Tom Cruise announces a new "Days of Thunder" sequel 36 years after the original blockbuster
Facing protests, Newsom drops most of plan limiting utility wildfire liabilities
In a late-night deal with lawmakers, Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to drop his push for legislation that would have shifted more of the cost of utility-sparked wildfires to property insurers, which could have sharply raised premiums across the state.
California regulators rushed their decision on driverless trucks, Teamsters' lawsuit says
Teamsters California, a labor union with roughly 250,000 members, filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles over autonomous trucking regulations.
