California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints
Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it.
Jewish artists defend Mark Ruffalo amid Paramount's allegations of antisemitism
An open letter invokes 'the very essence of Jewish ethical duty' to call out connections between the Israel-Gaza war and Hollywood's mega-merger.
Rebecca Lowe, Ted Lasso and innovation helped NBC's Premier League gamble pay off
With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off.
Hiltzik: The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion. Should you care?
News that the national debt has reached $40 trillion inspired lots of partisan hand-wringing — and even more misunderstanding.
Reining In Big Tech: How California lawmakers plan to regulate AI and social media
As the legislative session moves closer to the end, California lawmakers will decide on bills that tackle issues including social media safety and AI's impact on jobs.
L.A. County sues State Farm over its handling of wildfire claims
L.A. County announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against State Farm General after hundreds of victims of last year's devastating wildfires complained that their policy claims had been delayed, denied or underpaid.
Hollywood studios have sued over AI. Now Google is courting them to use its tools
Tech giant Google has been quietly making overtures to major studios as it tries to find ways to get Hollywood to use its AI technology.
Avoiding the family drama: How Josh Kushner built a $16-billion legacy and became the newest owner of the Lakers
How Josh Kushner rose to became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers
Tom Cruise announces sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with Anne Hathaway
Actor Tom Cruise announces a new "Days of Thunder" sequel 36 years after the original blockbuster
Facing protests, Newsom drops most of plan limiting utility wildfire liabilities
In a late-night deal with lawmakers, Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to drop his push for legislation that would have shifted more of the cost of utility-sparked wildfires to property insurers, which could have sharply raised premiums across the state.
California regulators rushed their decision on driverless trucks, Teamsters' lawsuit says
Teamsters California, a labor union with roughly 250,000 members, filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles over autonomous trucking regulations.
Sunny Hostin of 'The View' bets on AI clones as Hollywood fights over its soul
Sunny Hostin of "the View" clones her voice and likeness, as Hollywood cozys up to the idea
Amazon is bringing drone delivery back to California
Amazon is launching its Prime Air drone delivery service in Tracy, Calif., in a month or less, the company said this week.
Moldy dishes, live maggots and cockroaches. In-flight meal provider for LAX under scrutiny
Photos of contaminants at a catering facility in Inglewood that cooks and packages meals for a number of airlines operating out of Los Angeles International Airport were compiled by Southern California union Unite Here Local 11. The union says it's among a long string of violations.
California sues Trump administration, developer over deal to walk away from Morro Bay wind power
The Trump administration struck a $120-million agreement with Golden State Wind in April to abandon its wind lease and pursue oil instead.
Is Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? Here's what to know
How a tiny startup plans to float nuclear reactors off Long Beach to keep the lights on
Meta's massive settlement may not be enough to improve child safety, experts say
From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens.
Edison to pay climate credit cash to SoCal customers
Southern California residents blasting air conditioning to get through the summer heat waves will get some relief this month, though not from the 100-degree temperatures.
Erewhon, L.A.'s trendiest grocery store, opens first outlet outside county lines
Upscale grocer Erewhon opened its first store outside L.A. County, debuting at the Lakes in Thousand Oaks and bringing its viral $21 smoothies to Ventura County.
Insurance executives warn that Newsom plan to shift utility wildfire liability would raise premiums
Insurance company executives warned Gov. Gavin Newsom in a letter Wednesday that his plan to shift utility wildfire liability to property insurers would raise premiums.
