Disney's CEO succession: A timeline of key events
A timeline of key developments in the succession drama that has enveloped Disney in recent years.
Disney names theme parks head Josh D'Amaro as new CEO
D'Amaro, who joined Disney in 1998, has been tapped to succeed Bob Iger as chief executive of the legendary company, besting three other internal candidates for the high-profile post.
Hiltzik: The best being said for Trump's pick for Fed chair is that it could have been worse
Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Federal Reserve Chairman, is expected to vote the way the president wants, columnist Michael Hiltzik writes.
Lawmakers demand insurers explain tough requirements for payouts to wildfire victims
Sen. Adam Schiff and 15 members of California's congressional delegation sent a letter Monday to major insurers demanding to know why they are allegedly subjecting L.A. wildfire survivors to claims reviews requiring itemized property receipts.
'Melania' director Brett Ratner turns up in Epstein files, again
Director Brett Ratner is once again in the headlines after debuting his documentary, 'Melania,' showing up in the latest Department of Justice batch of released Epstein files.
California's Teamsters call for Waymo ban, saying driverless cars threaten safety and jobs
After a self-driving Waymo taxi struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school last month, Teamsters California is pushing to suspend the company's operating license in the state.
Disney's theme park revenue soared, but a prolonged YouTube contract dispute dampened its Q1 earnings
Walt Disney Co. saw record quarterly revenue for its theme parks division, but its Fubo deal and YouTube carriage dispute dragged down total segment operating income.
Californian tech company to move headquarters to Florida
D-Wave Quantum Inc. said it will relocate its headquarters to Boca Raton, Fla., before the end of the year.
Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI trade secrets to benefit China
A federal jury on Thursday convicted Linwei Ding, 38, of seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets after an 11-day trial in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California.
Dream of owning a flying car? This California company is already selling them
Pivotal is a Palo Alto-based company developing an ultralight, electric aircraft for recreational use and short-haul travel.
L.A. parent of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table files for bankruptcy
Beverly Hills-based Fat Brands Inc. said in a statement that it filed for bankruptcy on Monday to restructure the debt it accumulated while expanding its company portfolio, citing 'difficult and largely unforeseen' market conditions.
Waymo under scrutiny after hitting child near Santa Monica elementary school
A Waymo driverless taxi in Santa Monica struck a child last week while traveling around six mph.
After Warner defeat, Comcast loads up on Winter Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA
NBCUniversal lost the bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery and must build streaming service Peacock, which now has 44 million subscribers and hefty financial losses.
Silicon Valley is driving users to ditch keyboards and spend hours talking to their tech
People to ditch their keyboards for microphones.
Los Angeles manufacturer accuses law firm of filing fraudulent asbestos lawsuits
JM Eagle, a Los Angeles maker of industrial piping, filed a RICO lawsuit Thursday accusing a law firm of fabricating asbestos lawsuits against it.
Peet's Coffee is closing outlets in Southern California
The Emeryville-based coffee chain is closing some locations by the end of January
Hiltzik: Farewell to Peter Duesberg, a godfather of scientific disinformation
Peter Duesberg squandered his scientific reputation by advancing a debunked theory about AIDS, but his influence on anti-vaccine activists lives on.
A24 acquires Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' in a major deal out of Sundance
A24 has acquired the U.S. rights to Olivia Wilde's comedy 'The Invite' after a bidding war among several buyers.
Pasadena Jewish Temple sues Edison for igniting Eaton fire
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Tuesday, claiming the electric company was to blame for igniting last year's Eaton fire, which destroyed the congregation's historic sanctuary, preschool and other buildings.
Not 'Just Ken': Mattel shares Barbie's longtime boyfriend's full name
The Ken doll turns 65 this year. It has seen an uptick in popularity in the years following the 2023 hit movie 'Barbie.'
