Disney's Dana Walden sets leadership team; Bergman remains film studios chief
John Landgraf, Asad Ayaz and other Disney veterans retain influential roles as Disney's incoming president shapes her leadership team.
Another billionaire confirms California exit: Uber co-founder Kalanick
Kalanick, who launched a new robotics startup Atoms, told tech talk show TBPN that he became a Texas resident in December.
Paramount's Jeff Shell strikes back against Vegas gambler, alleging extortion plot
Paramount President Jeff Shell has fired back in his ugly feud with a Las Vegas gambler and FBI informant, Robert "R.J." Cipriani.
Downtown L.A. needs retail resuscitation. San Francisco's subsidized shops offer a solution
DTLA needs S.F.'s retail resuscitation secret: subsidized pop-ups
Warner Bros. nabs 11 Oscars, tying the record for most wins for a single studio
Warner Bros. had a big night with 11 Academy Awards, including best actor and best picture. It beat all other studios in the tally on Oscars night.
Oil prices are skyrocketing, but this is why companies won't rush to drill in California
Aging fields and volatile markets make drilling a tough sell, even with a path cleared for permitting.
El Pollo Loco is on fire as it spreads to other states and sales sizzle
The chain, pleased with last year's sales, plans to add up to 20 new stores in 2026.
Federal EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethylene oxide, a carcinogen
An estimated 50% of sterile medical devices in the U.S. are treated with ethylene oxide. It is also a known carcinogen.
Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate
A plan to strengthen California's climate program faces pushback as industry groups and some lawmakers warn the changes could drive up already-high energy costs.
How the spike in gas prices is jolting California's giant economy
The sharp rise in gas and diesel prices due to the Iran war is quickly rippling through the world's fourth-largest economy.
Sony's newest gadget is a $100,000 EV, and it's debuting in California
Sony and Honda are launching a luxury EV brand called Afeela, available exclusively in California
Luxury outdoor mall Victoria Gardens sold for more than $500 million
Victoria Gardens sold
California attorney general vows to scrutinize Paramount's deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta called out the federal government for largely vacating its role as antitrust regulator.
Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends
Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends, a reversal from the studio's previous policy of about 17 days.
Anduril set to acquire Orange County space surveillance company
The purchase of ExoAnalytic Solutions, for an undisclosed sum, is meant to boost Anduril's capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.
Why hundreds of people in L.A. are strapping cameras on their bodies to do chores
AI and robotics companies need data on movements in the physical world. Some are paying gig workers to record themselves cooking dinner and doing laundry.
Hiltzik: Betting on war? Why prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a problem
As prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket offer more ways to bet on elections, war, the Oscars and more, their dangers are growing.
Kanye West ordered to pay former contractor $140,000 over Malibu mansion lawsuit
A jury found controversial rapper and music mogul Kanye West liable in the lawsuit by his former contractor in a dispute over his Malibu mansion and ordered to pay $140,000.
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50 years
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. is the latest company to leave California, seeking increased efficiency and profitability.
Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum named parks chief
Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum will succeed Josh D'Amaro as Walt Disney Co.'s parks chief, the company said Tuesday.