Zoox robotaxis to roam in more San Francisco neighborhoods and cover new cities
Amazon-backed robotaxi firm Zoox is quadrupling its service area in San Francisco, adding destinations in Las Vegas and preparing to launch in Austin and Miami.
One Beverly Hills developer raises $4.3 billion to finish the massive luxury project
The developers of One Beverly Hills have secured $4.3 billion in financing to complete the project, another milestone for one of the largest real estate projects underway in the country.
Why is Jeff Bezos raising $100 billion to bring AI to factories? Here's what to know
Jeff Bezos is trying to leapfrog into the artificial intelligence race with a $100-billion fund to acquire manufacturers and bring more AI superpowers to factory floors.
Hiltzik: Inside the 1979 Silicon Valley demo that made Apple what it is today
In 1979, Steve Jobs led a delegation from Apple into Xerox's secretive Silicon Valley computer lab. The world would never be the same.
If SoCal hotels, stadiums host ICE agents, employees can miss work, union says as World Cup nears
Unite Here Local 11 said in a letter that the presence of federal agents inside or in the immediate vicinity of properties constitutes conditions that trigger employees' right to refuse to work.
As malls and department stores fade, California's Ross and other discounters are booming
The company behind Ross Dress for Less and other bargain retailers are thriving as consumers look to save money.
Data centers under scrutiny by California lawmakers as fears rise about health and energy impacts
Due to health and energy concerns, the California Legislature is considering bills to prohibit data centers from being exempted from the state's stringent environmental law and impose new tariffs on new major energy users that strain power supplies.
Amazon MGM Studios' 'Project Hail Mary' rockets to the top of the box office
The Ryan Gosling-led "Project Hail Mary" hauled in $80.5 million in the U.S. and Canada this weekend, marking a big win for Amazon MGM Studios.
California considers restrictions on social media for kids
California is considering restrictions on social media for kids
California attorney general asks judge to block Nexstar-Tegna merger
The move comes after Nexstar wins FCC approval and finalizes its $6.2-billion takeover
Gasoline price gouging in California draws a warning
Some gas stations are charging over $7 for gas in California. Not all of that price can be explained, the state warned.
Paramount deal for CNN and Warner Bros. draws concerns about news independence
The Ellison family would control CNN and CBS News if the merger is approved by government regulators.
San Diego County agency selling water to keep its high rates in check
The San Diego County Water Authority has reached a deal to sell some of its water to part of Riverside County.
Pentagon's Anthropic bashing rekindles Silicon Valley's resistance to war
Technology companies are backing Anthropic after it sued the Trump administration over its designation as a supply chain risk.
Uber and Rivian plan to bring robotaxis to California
Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031 to bring robotaxis to San Francisco and other cities.
Nexstar finalizes acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, despite opposition
Nexstar Media Group has closed its deal to buy Tegna, despite opposition from some state attorneys general.
Survivor of deadly Cybertruck crash in the Bay Area is suing Tesla
The only survivor of a 2024 Cybertruck crash in Piedmont sued Tesla on Tuesday, saying he was trapped inside the burning vehicle due to design flaws.
Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
A bill has been introduced in the California Legislature to reform how insurers handle smoke damage claims following widespread complaints from January 2025 fire victims.
Hiltzik: Ted Cruz and his GOP colleagues are pushing yet another tax break for the 1%
Republicans are pushing — again — for a cut in the capital gains tax, but no one else thinks it's a good idea.
Disney's new CEO says his focus is on storytelling and creativity
Walt Disney Co.'s new chief executive Josh D'Amaro plans to focus on storytelling, creativity and technology as he leads the storied entertainment company.