Airfares set to take off as fuel prices fly
With the war in Iran restricting the oil market and sending prices up, U.S. customers will likely have to shell out more for airfare soon.
Edison executive pay soars despite devastating Eaton fire
Edison International boosted the pay of its top executives last year despite their responsibility for the safety of the company's electricity lines before the deadly Eaton fire, which destroyed a wide swath of Altadena and killed 19 people
SoCal's defense startups secure vital funding boost
A bill to reauthorize Small Business Administration programs that fund defense startups in Southern California and elsewhere passed Congress on Tuesday.
Industry groups sue California over Truth in Recycling law
Agriculture, packaging and restaurant trade groups are suing California in federal court, arguing the state's Truth in Recycling law violates their free speech.
California will get $540 million for water projects, Trump administration announces
The Trump administration has announced $540 million in spending on water infrastructure projects in California. Much of it will go to repair aging and sinking canals in the Central Valley.
Amazon speeds up deliveries in L.A. and elsewhere with one-hour option
The e-commerce giant said customers will have the option to get items delivered in three hours or less if they pay a fee.
Grindr says users can now tap AI for better matches
The company has dubbed its AI gAI, which is pronounced "gay eye." It says it will become an "intelligence layer across the entire app."
Hiltzik: Why an AI firm known for fighting plagiarism has real authors in a fury
Grammarly has apologized for using real authors' names without permission, but its offense goes much deeper than that
Disney's Dana Walden sets leadership team; Bergman remains film studios chief
John Landgraf, Asad Ayaz and other Disney veterans retain influential roles as Disney's incoming president shapes her leadership team.
Another billionaire confirms California exit: Uber co-founder Kalanick
Kalanick, who launched a new robotics startup Atoms, told tech talk show TBPN that he became a Texas resident in December.
Paramount's Jeff Shell strikes back against Vegas gambler, alleging extortion plot
Paramount President Jeff Shell has fired back in his ugly feud with a Las Vegas gambler and FBI informant, Robert "R.J." Cipriani.
Downtown L.A. needs retail resuscitation. San Francisco's subsidized shops offer a solution
DTLA needs S.F.'s retail resuscitation secret: subsidized pop-ups
Warner Bros. nabs 11 Oscars, tying the record for most wins for a single studio
Warner Bros. had a big night with 11 Academy Awards, including best actor and best picture. It beat all other studios in the tally on Oscars night.
Oil prices are skyrocketing, but this is why companies won't rush to drill in California
Aging fields and volatile markets make drilling a tough sell, even with a path cleared for permitting.
El Pollo Loco is on fire as it spreads to other states and sales sizzle
The chain, pleased with last year's sales, plans to add up to 20 new stores in 2026.
Federal EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethylene oxide, a carcinogen
An estimated 50% of sterile medical devices in the U.S. are treated with ethylene oxide. It is also a known carcinogen.
Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate
A plan to strengthen California's climate program faces pushback as industry groups and some lawmakers warn the changes could drive up already-high energy costs.
How the spike in gas prices is jolting California's giant economy
The sharp rise in gas and diesel prices due to the Iran war is quickly rippling through the world's fourth-largest economy.
Sony's newest gadget is a $100,000 EV, and it's debuting in California
Sony and Honda are launching a luxury EV brand called Afeela, available exclusively in California
Luxury outdoor mall Victoria Gardens sold for more than $500 million
Victoria Gardens sold
