Trump announces new coal export terminal in Oakland
The president said he will invoke Cold War-era emergency powers to direct a nearly $700-million investment into the waning coal industry, including construction of a West Coast coal export terminal in Oakland.
How Google's 32-million mosquito project could change California's battle against dengue
Can Silicon Valley solve California's mosquito problem? Google is seeking federal approval to unleash millions of bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in the Golden State.
After 'Barbie' success, Mattel looks to He-Man for another box-office lift
In 2023, Mattel hit box-office gold with the "Barbie" movie. This weekend, it returns to theaters with "Masters of the Universe."
In a first for the country, voters in Monterey Park ban data centers
Residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.
Rent-hike ban to protect fire victims ends despite gouging concerns
Fire-related rent gouging ban expires
Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion
The Huntington Beach company said it raised $300 million in its latest funding round, bringing up its valuation.
Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud
Co-founder of eco-friendly financial firm Aspiration has been sentenced after defrauding investors.
Ex-girlfriend of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt ordered to pay him $10 million after rape accusations
An arbitrator ruled in favor of Eric Schmidt after his ex-girlfriend Michelle Ritter accused him of sexual assault in a lawsuit last year.
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.
Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps
A competitive contract isn't necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration's anti-science record raises suspicion.
'People are getting hurt': OpenAI sued by Florida over alleged safety risks
The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and violence.
More middle-class Californians cancel health coverage after losing federal aid
Facing higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies, 374,000 Californians canceled their health insurance coverage in the first three months of the year.
Meta reveals details about layoffs in Playa Vista and Menlo Park
Meta announces the locations and scale of layoffs affected by the social media company's most recent round of cuts.
Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers
Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.
AI company Anthropic files to list shares, heating up race with OpenAI
The release of chatbot Claude propelled Anthropic ahead in the AI race. The company's annualized revenue soared from $9 billion in 2025 to over $47 billion in May.
Company wants to revive Primm, the gambling spot turned ghost town. Owners say: Not so fast
Primm was a once-bustling gambling pit stop. Now, a Las Vegas-based company wants to step in and revamp it. The family who owns the land says, however, they're weighing their options.
Paramount's Delrahim slams 'fear-mongering' and partisan politics clouding Warner Bros. deal
President Trump once said he would be involved in the Warner Bros. sale but Paramount lawyer Makan Delrahim said the company has "no deals" with the president
Reality star Matt Brown of 'Alaskan Bush People' is found dead, family confirms
Matt Brown, who starred on the reality series 'Alaskan Bush People,' is found dead in the Okanogan River in Washington state.
Move over, Grogu. Internet culture soars as 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' top the box office
Low-budget horror films 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' are leading the box office, showing the power of internet culture on the big screen.
Judge denies Bill Cosby's request for a new trial in Los Angeles County
An L.A. County Superior Court judge denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial after a jury found he was liable for $19 million in damages in a sex assault case.
