Hiltzik: The billionaires' campaign against the California billionaire tax rests on conjecture and fear-mongering
The billionaires' attack on California's wealth tax initiative shows why it's needed.
Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for 16 months, raising fears of traffic and pollution
The 63-year-old bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island is undergoing construction to replace its aging deck.
Mortgage lenders probed over how they handled L.A. wildfire insurance payouts
After complaints by January 2025 fire victims about withheld insurance payments, California regulators have ordered mortgage lenders to report on how they have handled the funds.
Sonoma winery to close tasting room as people drink less
After a steady decline in sales, boutique producer Passaggio Wines joins a growing list of California wineries facing closures and layoffs.
Ex- Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. member settles suit against Golden Globes group
A former longstanding member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., ends his four year legal battle with the organization behind the Golden Globes.
AI robots are roaming L.A. grocery store aisles. Shoppers and workers are worried
AI robots are roaming Ralphs in L.A. They are scanning inventory and the union is trying to stop them.
Inside a Los Angeles County shopping center's struggle to reinvent mall food
Westfield mall rolls out new food hall prototype
Disney strikes $20-million deal for Character.ai's assets as AI startup files for bankruptcy
The AI company has faced lawsuits over child safety and copyright issues involving Disney.
The World Cup was bad for some businesses in Los Angeles
A hotel-association study finds the tournament delivered the weakest boost of any recent mega-event, with workers' hours cut and short-term rentals pulling ahead.
Vietnamese electric ride hailing service launches in L.A. with its own cars and drivers
The electric ride hailing service Green SM, founded in Vietnam in 2023, is making its first entry into the U.S. market in Los Angeles.
Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down second coaster amid safety concerns, rider death in Georgia
The closure of Goliath comes just weeks after the park shut down X2, which had been the source of several lawsuits after riders complained of injuries.
Paramount takes over Netflix's Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, plans reopening
Paramount Pictures is taking over the Bay Theater at Caruso's Palisades Village, closed since the January 2025 fire, and plans to reopen it as a dine-in cinema.
Hiltzik: Of course the government should regulate AI, but not the way the AI industry prefers
The big AI firms have proposed a system of government regulation that is tantamount to self-regulation. That would be a big mistake
Warner Bros. could face loss of at least $150 million on 'Digger' after tepid box office
Tom Cruise's "Digger" fell 60% in its second weekend to $3.2 million, leaving Warner Bros. facing a loss that could top $150 million.
Port of Los Angeles sets record for busiest month ever
The Port of Los Angeles announced it moved more cargo in September than in any other single month in its history.
Netflix plans substantial layoffs, sources say
Netflix plans to lay off employees, according to sources familiar with the streaming company's plans. The cuts come after investors have expressed concerns over user engagement. The stock has declined 43% compared to a year ago.