
Hiltzik: Sen. Cassidy, whose vote got RFK Jr. his job, finally starts to make amends
Sen. Bill Cassidy's vote put RFK Jr. over the finish line in his quest to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Finally he's showing he realizes his mistake.
Edison details how much it plans to pay Eaton fire victims
Southern California Edison hasn't accepted responsibility for igniting the deadly Eaton fire, but it is now offering each victim who lost their home hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a draft of its planned compensation program.
Loyola Marymount abruptly rescinds recognition of faculty union after months of negotiation
Loyola Marymount University said it could end its engagement with the union by invoking its "constitutionally protected religious exemption" from the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board.
California isn't backing down on offshore wind power despite Trump cancellation
The Trump administration canceled nearly half a billion dollars in funding for California's largest offshore wind project, but the state is persevering toward its ambitious goals.
Abandoned Hawthorne mall must be redeveloped or razed by next summer
City officials have obtained a permanent injunction against the long-vacant Hawthorne Plaza, which has served as a post-apocalyptic setting for music videos.
Lyft set to bring Waymo rides to Nashville next year
Waymo will partner with Lyft to bring autonomous taxi rides to Nashville in 2026, expanding its driverless service nationwide.
Hiltzik: The Trump administration's attack on Social Security is looking worse
Staff cutbacks and exposure of personal information are among the results of DOGE attacks on Social Security.
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery sue Chinese AI firm as Hollywood's copyright battles spread
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery sued China-based AI firm MiniMax for copyright infringement, the second lawsuit that major studios have filed as the entertainment industry grapples with the growth of AI tools.
SAG-AFTRA sets up 'Robin Hood' fund for streaming cash two years after strike. What is it?
In the realm of streaming, workers involved in high-earning streaming projects rarely reap what they sow, actors say. This new fund, negotiated by SAG-AFTRA, is meant to help change that.
Hiltzik: That $1-trillion Tesla pay package for Elon Musk isn't as bad as you think. It's worse
Tesla says it set difficult targets for Musk to collect his $1-trillion pay. But the goals have been tweaked to make it easier
California tied with Louisiana for highest U.S. poverty rate, new report says
7 million California residents — or 17.7% of the population — lived in poverty last year, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released this week.
Elon Musk's xAI lays off 500 people training its Grok chatbot
Elon Musk's xAI lays off 500 AI tutors working on Grok
Trump seems to claim TikTok deal ahead of Wednesday deadline
President Trump has posted on his social media site that a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a deal was reached regarding "a 'certain' company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
With stock purchase, Elon Musk signals confidence in Tesla's self-driving tech
Elon Musk bought $1 billion in Tesla stock through a trust, indicating his high hopes for the company's future. It was his first open-market purchase since 2020.
Retro movies are hitting big at the box office. Why cinephiles and theaters are going back in time
Anniversary screenings are taking over the box office. Luckily, moviegoers are welcoming these returns to the big screen with open arms.
Edison electric bills set to rise 10% under state plan. More hikes coming soon
The California Public Utilities Commission is set to allow Southern California Edison to increase customer bills by nearly 10% on Oct. 1 — just one of multiple rate hikes expected in the coming year.
Why United CEO warns Olympics could be 'net negative' for airlines in L.A.
United Airlines CEO says expansion at LAX constrained by gates
California lawmakers pass measures to expand oil production in Central Valley, restrict offshore drilling
In a bid to stabilize struggling crude-oil refineries, state lawmakers on Saturday passed a last-minute bill that would allow the construction of 2,000 new oil wells annually in the San Joaquin Valley while further restricting drilling along California's iconic coastline.
Lopez: The immigration raids are crushing L.A.'s fire recovery and California's economy
After President Trump promised that we were headed for a 'golden age' of American prosperity, his policies are stifling the state with the largest economy.
'Lord of the Rings' star Sean Astin elected SAG-AFTRA president
Astin, who was also in 'Rudy' and 'The Goonies,' will succeed Fran Drescher, who decided not to run for reelection.