Joe Rogan renews multimillion-dollar podcast deal with Spotify
Spotify announced that it has renewed its deal with Joe Rogan, who heads the audio company's most popular podcast.
Hiltzik: Trump rolls back fuel economy standards with another swipe at California's stringent anti-pollution rules
Trump continues his attack on anti-pollution regulations by falsely claiming that it will save Americans money.
Popular Santa Monica party mansion set to shut down
The Main Street restaurant and nightclub will close at the end of the month. The city has approved plans for a private members club to take over.
From killer-robot protests to tech talks for seniors, S.F. Bay Area residents wrestle with AI
In the epicenter of the technology industry, people have conflicting views about whether AI is going to do more harm than good.
Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy, closes 3 California restaurants
The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based health food chain True Food Kitchen announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and has closed 12 locations.
A new Pixar film and the sequel to 'Michael' will receive tax credits from California
Thirty-five film projects, including a new Pixar movie and the sequel to "Michael," were awarded production incentives for work done in California.
Joby Aviation hit with $116.9-million verdict in trade secrets lawsuit
The aviation technology supplier Aerosonic accused air taxi maker Joby Aviation of breaking a confidentiality agreement and misusing trade secrets related to air pressure sensor probes.
Pool supply chain Leslie's shutters dozens of California stores in bankruptcy restructuring
Leslie's Pool Supplies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed 76 stores nationwide as part of its restructuring plan.
California diesel tops $8 a gallon, pushing truckers to the brink
Los Angeles truckers agonize over $8 diesel prices
The Bloc is back on the market as downtown L.A.'s office market shows signs of bottoming out
The Bloc, a massive mixed-use complex in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, is on the block for sale as the commercial property market shows signs it is bottoming out with buildings changing hands at big discounts.
ChatGPT's teen safeguards failed to alert parents during suicide conversations, report finds
Common Sense Media says ChatGPT for Teens fails on parental alerts, crisis referrals and age checks, urging OpenAI to keep minors off the platform. OpenAI disputes the findings.
New Gehry concert hall takes shape in downtown Los Angeles
A pet project of architect Frank Gehry, a smaller concert hall to complement his legendary Walt Disney Concert Hall, is taking shape in downtown Los Angeles for an opening next September.
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.
