Survivor of deadly Cybertruck crash in the Bay Area is suing Tesla
The only survivor of a 2024 Cybertruck crash in Piedmont sued Tesla on Tuesday, saying he was trapped inside the burning vehicle due to design flaws.
Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
A bill has been introduced in the California Legislature to reform how insurers handle smoke damage claims following widespread complaints from January 2025 fire victims.
Hiltzik: Ted Cruz and his GOP colleagues are pushing yet another tax break for the 1%
Republicans are pushing — again — for a cut in the capital gains tax, but no one else thinks it's a good idea.
Disney's new CEO says his focus is on storytelling and creativity
Walt Disney Co.'s new chief executive Josh D'Amaro plans to focus on storytelling, creativity and technology as he leads the storied entertainment company.
Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff
D'Amaro begins his tenure as the new chief executive of The Walt Disney Co. as Bob Iger steps into a senior advisory role ahead of his planned retirement in December.
'The Pitt' and a kids' science show from Jimmy Kimmel receive film tax credits
Medical drama 'The Pitt' and a 'Family Guy' spinoff are among the 16 shows that were awarded tax credits for filming in California.
Airfares set to take off as fuel prices fly
With the war in Iran restricting the oil market and sending prices up, U.S. customers will likely have to shell out more for airfare soon.
Edison executive pay soars despite devastating Eaton fire
Edison International boosted the pay of its top executives last year despite their responsibility for the safety of the company's electricity lines before the deadly Eaton fire, which destroyed a wide swath of Altadena and killed 19 people
SoCal's defense startups secure vital funding boost
A bill to reauthorize Small Business Administration programs that fund defense startups in Southern California and elsewhere passed Congress on Tuesday.
Industry groups sue California over Truth in Recycling law
Agriculture, packaging and restaurant trade groups are suing California in federal court, arguing the state's Truth in Recycling law violates their free speech.
California will get $540 million for water projects, Trump administration announces
The Trump administration has announced $540 million in spending on water infrastructure projects in California. Much of it will go to repair aging and sinking canals in the Central Valley.
Amazon speeds up deliveries in L.A. and elsewhere with one-hour option
The e-commerce giant said customers will have the option to get items delivered in three hours or less if they pay a fee.
Grindr says users can now tap AI for better matches
The company has dubbed its AI gAI, which is pronounced "gay eye." It says it will become an "intelligence layer across the entire app."
Hiltzik: Why an AI firm known for fighting plagiarism has real authors in a fury
Grammarly has apologized for using real authors' names without permission, but its offense goes much deeper than that
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.
