OpenAI blocked from using Cameo name for its AI video features
The celebrity video platform Cameo sued OpenAI, accusing the company of infringing its trademark.
Hit me: California's blackjack ban could bust L.A. card clubs
It's a bust for blackjack in California cardrooms.
This publisher enlists 'bookfluencers' to choose its titles. Is it working?
At Bindery Books, a publishing startup, online influencers work as acquiring editors. The model offers a new path for surviving the social media era.
Warner Bros. Discovery reopens bidding, gives Paramount seven days to make its case
Warner Bros. Discovery set a March 20 deadline for its shareholders to finally vote on their preferred outcome in the high-stakes bidding war as its board continues to favor the competing offer from Netflix.
Filming with a mission: Why actor Chris Pine turned to this nonprofit film fund
As film financing has tightened, a new nonprofit investment fund is betting on high-net-worth investors interested in being patrons of film and TV.
Altadena asked Edison to bury power lines. Some fire victims say that could cost them $40,000
Altadena residents worry Edison's work to bury power lines after the Eaton fire could cost families tens of thousands of dollars. And dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and cut their roots, residents say.
Contributor: Blending hydrogen into gas pipelines would enrich utilities and harm Californians
Experiments with natural gas pipelines are only a stalling tactic and profit grab that will prolong pollution. The real solution is to go electric.
Notoriously hazardous South L.A. oil wells finally plugged after decades of community pressure
A two-acre Los Angeles oil drill site near the St. Vincent Elementary School in University Park, had been releasing noxious fumes for years. Finally, the wells have been shut down.
Rivian finds a way to shine even as the EV market struggles in the dark
After multiple years of layoffs and negative profits, the electric vehicle maker Rivian reported promising earnings for 2025. The Irvine-based automaker is getting ready to release its cheapest vehicle yet.
Parents who blame Snapchat for their children's deaths protest outside company's headquarters
Parents who say social media played a role in the death of their children are pushing for more safety features and disable its AI chatbot.
Why Mattel now has a problem with Barbie
Mattel earnings disappointed investors, making many concerned about the future of Barbie
Trump immigration sweeps upended L.A.'s economy, with some businesses losing big
The report, commissioned by L.A. County officials, found that 82% of businesses surveyed reported negative impacts from immigration enforcement, with 44% losing more than half their revenue.
How Chipotle lost its sizzle
The Newport Beach-based Mexican chain Chipotle saw its same-store sales decline in 2025 for the first time since the company went public in 2006.
Disney to pay $2.75 million to settle alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act
Walt Disney Co. will pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act, the state attorney general's office said Wednesday.
L.A. wildfire victims would get mortgage relief under new bill
Legislation by Pasadena Assemblymember John Harabedian would strengthen mortgage relief for L.A. wildfire victims and extend it from one year to three.
Instagram boss defends app from witness stand in trial over alleged harms to kids
The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, testified in an L.A. civil trial over a lawsuit that alleges the company and co-defendant YouTube knew their products were harmful to children.
Warner Bros. Discovery board faces pressure as activist investor threatens to vote no on Netflix deal
Activist investor Ancora urged Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday to engage with Paramount, which has received repeated rejections from Warner in its bid to buy the company.
