Hiltzik: Here's how Musk's SpaceX IPO could crash your 401(k)
Wall Street is moving to stuff SpaceX shares into small investors' portfolios, exposing them to a potentially overpriced stock.
This new law could create a million new apartments and condominiums in California
A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million new units in California's urban centers.
New evidence confirms Edison's idle line ignited Eaton fire, lawyers say
New surveillance footage and evidence from Southern California Edison confirms that a century-old, idle transmission line that the utility failed to remove ignited last year's deadly Eaton fire, lawyers said in a court filing.
Musicians shortchanged by AI deals with labels, lawsuit alleges
American Federation of Musicians alleges that Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have not compensated musicians as part of the companies' settlement with AI companies Suno and Udio.
Apple revamps Siri as it tries to catch up in the AI race
The California smartphone maker unveiled more details about its AI strategy at its developer conference on Monday.
'Scary Movie' laughs its way to a first-place finish at the box office
The Wayans brothers' horror spoof "Scary Movie" outmuscled "Masters of the Universe" at the box office this weekend.
Earwormy Kars4Kids jingle is back as charity appeals in California court
An appeals court has ruled the Kars4Kids jingle can keep playing throughout appeals process in false advertising case.
California falls behind Texas in Fortune 500 ranking
This year, 57 of the top companies are headquartered in Texas, compared with California's 56. It's a reversal from two years ago when the Golden State had the pole position.
SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike with World Cup days away
Unite Here Local 11, the union representing SoFi Stadium workers, votes to authorize a strike less than a week before the venue will host a World Cup game.
California and other states may sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
States including California and New York are taking steps to file a lawsuit to block the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery.
More airlines suspend LAX routes due to high fuel costs
American Airlines joins the list of canceled flight routes from LAX
Polluted rain runoff from big box store parking lots could see a crackdown
California cities are paying high costs to clean up water pollution running off parking lots. Environmental groups say the state needs to hold businesses accountable.
AI boom fuels California growth but leaves more workers jobless
California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth
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.
