Yes, there really was a 'March for Billionaires' rally in San Francisco
The march drew only about a dozen participants, but organizer Derik Kauffman said it was meant to be a sincere protest against a potential new tax on the state's wealthiest residents.
TrumpRx is launched: How it works and what Democrats say about it
Experts say the jury is still out on whether TrumpRx will lead to significant savings on drug prices, though it will likely help people who need medications not commonly covered by insurance.
AI's latest 20-something billionaire got his start at L.A. garage sales
Meet the LA boy who turned a multi-millionaire starting an AI training company
Residents plagued by putrid Dominguez Channel odor win millions in lawsuit
Two dozen people who sued the owners and tenants of a Carson-based warehouse responsible for a putrid smell emanating from the Dominguez Channel waterway have won a multimillion-dollar verdict.
Hiltzik: The Dow just broke 50,000. Here's what that means
The Dow Jones Industrial Average just crossed 50,000 points for the first time, but that doesn't mean the economy is healthy.
Kaiser workers launch war against AI, protesting potential job losses and patient harm
From anxiety about job loss to data privacy, mental health workers, lawmakers and labor unions are trying to mitigate AI's risks as healthcare providers double down on the technology.
Tesla is no longer No. 1: This is how a Chinese competitor surged past the EV pioneer
Tesla is no longer No. 1: This is how a Chinese competitor surged past the EV pioneer
Pizza Hut closing hundreds of locations around the U.S.
Pizza Hut to close hundreds of locations around the U.S.
Tens of thousands of Californians pay more for health insurance this year after subsidy cuts
Tens of thousands of middle-class Californians now face higher health insurance premiums after Congress let enhanced federal subsidies expire Dec. 31.
Hiltzik: Your stocks have been slumping, but you probably can't blame Trump
Stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies have all taken a hit in recent trading. Is it politics or economics driving the downdraft?
California bill would make fossil fuel companies help pay for rising insurance costs
A bill by state Sen. Scott Wiener would require oil and gas companies to pay for climate-related fires that cause insurance losses. It is opposed by the petroleum industry.
As post-production work moves out of California, workers push for a state incentive
Assemblymember Nick Schultz has agreed to sponsor a bill that would create a tax credit specific to post-production work done in California as the industry has contracted.
California job losses slow in January as cuts surge nationwide
Job losses surged across the nation in January amid big layoff announcements by big employers such as Amazon, but the pace slowed in California after a rough 2025.
Hiltzik: U.S. judges increasingly object to Trump's inhumanity, but the higher courts are still on his side
U.S. judges are infusing their anti-Trump rulings with moral indignation. Will the Supreme Court get the message?
Graffiti towers agreement clears a path for clean up
Graffiti tower reaches an agreement, now what?
In Palisades visit, Trump officials vow to speed up permits for fire rebuilding
EPA Chief Lee Zeldin visited Los Angeles together with the head of the Small Business Administration to address what they called unacceptable delays in granting building permits after the last year's devastating fires.
Why Kristen Stewart just saved this historic L.A. theater
Kristen Stewart bought L.A.'s historic Highland Theatre, which shut down nearly two years ago, and hopes to revitalize theatergoing.
Disney's Iger hails new leadership team in town hall meeting
Josh D'Amaro and Dana Walden addressed Disney employees during a town hall Wednesday, as the heavily-scrutinized CEO succession process comes to a close.
Bob Iger revived Disney, but challenges remain
Iger acknowledged facing obstacles in his second stint as CEO, saying this week the company had "a tremendous amount that needed fixing."
Eddie Bauer could close stores in Southern California and nationwide
Though plans were not yet final, a bankruptcy is expected to affect brick-and-mortar Eddie Bauer stores in the U.S. and Canada.
