As Californian ports push truckers to go green, the struggling industry asks for more subsidies
The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are considering a joint incentive program that would provide $60 in funding for electric cargo trucks per one-way trip.
Billionaire tax battle heats up on Instagram with unlikely influencers paid to pick sides
The battle over the billionaire tax proposal is playing out on social media where influencers, including parents and senior citizens, are getting paid to post videos to inform and sway voters.
Space tourism pioneer Virgin Galactic reveals new plane in bid to restart business
Tustin-based Virgin Galactic moved its first six-passenger Delta-class ship to New Mexico for months of testing, hoping to revive space tourism after retiring its previous plane in 2024.
Disney's theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees
The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.
Hiltzik: Anthropic says its goal is to help humanity, but you may not want to believe it
Anthropic's IPO prospectus requires investors to take a lot on faith
DoorDash soon could acquire grocery delivery service Instacart
The popular delivery platform DoorDash is in talks to acquire rival Instacart in a deal that could be finalized this week, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Balcony solar is coming to California. Can renters actually use it?
California has a new law allowing portable solar, but where does it leave renters?
Hiltzik: Who would gain from a merger of Musk's SpaceX and Musk's Tesla? Take a wild guess
Elon Musk says merging his SpaceX and Tesla would be 'a good idea.' It might be — for him.
AI leader Anthropic reveals explosive growth, steep losses — and lots of risks
Anthropic files to go public citing warning of catastrophic risks from AI.
West Hollywood's tallest tower could rise on a former concrete plant site
If approved by the WeHo City Council, the complex at 1000 N. La Brea Ave. will have 514 units including 128 units set aside to rent at affordable rates.
Skydance offers voluntary buyouts to some employees
Skydance is offering a one-time voluntary buyout offer to certain employees, as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge operations.
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to trim costs
Tech companies are shrinking the size of their workforce as they restructure and spend more on artificial intelligence.
Bass and Raman skirmish over treatment of small business. The Valley is a battleground
L.A. mayoral candidates Bass and Raman skirmish over their support for small businesses. The San Fernando Valley is a battleground
Elvis Presley catalog owners sue Anthropic alleging copyright infringement
The partnerships that hold rights to 274 Elvis Presley songs, including "Don't Be Cruel" and "All Shook Up," claim AI giant Anthropic illegally used the songs to train its AI tool Claude. Anthropic denied the claim.
As vote nears, Trump's AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
Some of the world's leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble.
Pricey cookie vendor pulls out of some SoCal locations
The popular cookie chain Crumbl has closed nearly 60 locations nationwide, including 7 in California.
After decades of false starts, the 1914 Hotel Clark finally reopens in downtown L.A.
Since the 1990s, the Beaux-Arts hotel has been called 'zombie building' because of its idleness. But with the Olympics coming and changes happening downtown, its owner believes now is the time to welcome guests in again.
The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth
The $293 million spent by California billionaires to oppose Proposition 40 is about 0.07% of their estimated wealth.
Hiltzik: A judge just gave us 25 billion reasons why Meta's privacy promises about its Muse AI bot shouldn't be trusted
Meta's promises of privacy and security for users were "lies" and "deception," a New Mexico judge said in issuing a blistering $25-billion penalty
Vallarta Supermarkets opens a new store
The Latin American grocery chain Vallarta Supermarkets opened its 66th store on Wednesday in Duarte. The chain has one location in Arizona and is eyeing expansion into other states, a spokesperson said.
