Hiltzik: A porn firm that a judge called a 'copyright troll' now has Meta in its sights — and it could win
This porn company made millions by shaming the little guys who downloaded its films. But now it's going after Meta for copyright infringement.
Rivian lays off hundreds of workers days after new vehicle deliveries begin
The electric vehicle maker Rivian cut about 2% of its workforce following the first deliveries of the R2 SUV, a key new model with a lower price tag.
Allbirds stock takes flight after announcing new CEO and name change
Shoe company turned AI company Allbirds is changing its name and tapped a new CEO.
Trump administration pays $765M to kill more offshore wind projects, including one off California
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects.
Capital Group buys Bunker Hill skyscraper
Los Angeles fund manager Capital Group has completed its $210-million purchase of the Bunker Hill skyscraper it already occupied as a renter and vows to continue expanding its downtown presence.
Snap unveils its $2,195 augmented reality glasses as rivalry with Meta heats up
Snap's Chief Executive Evan Spiegel jabbed at rival Meta and explained why he thinks smart glasses represent the "next major leap in computing" at a conference in Long Beach.
People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching
As prediction markets stir debate over betting on politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race raised a new question: What happens when people wager on elections?
SpaceX buys AI coding startup for $60B in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor as Elon Musk's company seeks a competitive edge against Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut.
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain sold for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands has sold the Pizza Hut restaurant chain in two deals worth $2.7 billion.
Uber, Lyft accused of charging different fees for the same rides at the same time
A Consumer Reports study found that the prices for Uber and Lyft trips can vary drastically even when booked for the same route at roughly the same time.
Hiltzik: Small investors have powered SpaceX higher, but they'll shoulder much of the risk when reality bites
Who will pay the price when the SpaceX hype ebbs? History says it will be the little guy
Trump's feud with AI company Anthropic keeps heating up
Anthropic officials are expected to meet with the White House on Monday after the US government, citing national security concerns, ordered the company to cut off access to its latest AI models.
Fox Corp. to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion
The deal will combine the Murdoch family's media assets, which include its news, sports and broadcast channels, with the San Jose-based streaming platform company that reaches 100 million consumers globally.
This startup was supposed to revolutionize California's wine industry: 'It totally failed'
Monarch Tractor, a startup founded in 2018 with promises of saving farmers time and money, collapsed after customers reported its tractor could not operate autonomously.
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' takes the box office crown
Steven Spielberg's original alien drama "Disclosure Day" came in first at the box office, in a sign of the continued loyalty fans have toward the veteran director's work.
Infant formula recalled after California baby sickened with botulism
Nara Organics recalled its baby formula after a California child and two others were sickened by potentially fatal infant botulism, federal officials said.
Anthropic shuts down Mythos access after sweeping U.S. order
Anthropic Shuts Down Mythos Access After Sweeping US Order
Los Angeles has one of the deadest downtowns in the world, according to a new survey
Gensler's City Pulse 2026 report shows Downtown Los Angeles ranking lower than average on vibrancy.
Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
As expected, the U.S. Justice Department gave its consent for the blockbuster merger expected to reshape Hollywood.
SpaceX shares rise 19% in stock market debut after historic IPO
SpaceX shares rose 19% in the first day of trading Friday after the rocket company's historic IPO.
