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George Joseph, pioneering Mercury General founder, dies at 104

Vie, 09/04/2026 - 05:00

George Joseph, a Harvard math major who founded Mercury General and became a fierce opponent of Proposition 103, which regulates California's insurance industry, has died at the age of 104.

Trump is trying to terminate EVs in California. Is that even possible?

Vie, 09/04/2026 - 05:00

The Trump administration's efforts to erode California's emissions authority are slowing the state's EV transition, but not stopping it.

This local toy store was built on the back of Hello Kitty. Then the TikTok trolls came for it

Vie, 09/04/2026 - 05:00

JapanLA, a 20-year-old shop known for selling cute products, has survived the e-commerce disruption by peddling products on TikTok Shop. But after its Sonny Angel dolls exploded in popularity, the store's owner saw the dark side of online auctions.

From $300,000 EVs to dancing bots: The El Segundo firm sliding into Tesla's slipstream

Jue, 09/03/2026 - 05:00

Faraday Future, a high-end electric vehicle company, is moving its focus to AI and humanoid robots that could aid in education, housework and companionship.

Hiltzik: Medicare for All is back on the political front burner. A Democratic majority could pass it

Jue, 09/03/2026 - 05:00

Democrats have begun running on a Medicare for All platform. It's about time

El Segundo healthcare company to lay off more than 700 people

Jue, 09/03/2026 - 05:00

El Segundo-based caregiving company 24 Hour Home Care is laying off more than 700 people. 24 Hour Home Care hires around 30,000 caregivers in California for people with disabilities and veterans, and partners with regional facilities around the state and major Medi-Cal health plans.

Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says

Jue, 09/03/2026 - 05:00

Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion.

Trump backs a federal film tax credit. What that could mean for Hollywood

Jue, 09/03/2026 - 05:00

After President Trump threw his support behind an effort for a national film tax credit, Hollywood is hopeful that a lifeline could finally be on its way.

Bill that would have allowed insurers to track driving habits dies in California Legislature

Mié, 09/02/2026 - 15:41

A bill that would have allowed insurers to track driving habits in exchange for potentially lower auto premiums died in the California Legislature this week.

Apple, Google rename Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order

Mié, 09/02/2026 - 14:53

Tech companies that provide navigation apps are contending with how to handle President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario amid a trade war with Canada.

Uber lays off 10% of its workforce in biggest cut since 2020

Mié, 09/02/2026 - 14:22

The ride-hailing company Uber is cutting thousands of jobs to simplify its management structure, the chief executive said in a letter to employees Wednesday.

'Obsession' executive producer sues over her cut of the profits

Mié, 09/02/2026 - 05:00

After Curry Barker's "Obsession" became one of the year's biggest box office stories, an executive producer on the indie horror movie is suing the production company behind it and its two co-founders, saying she was cut out of the profits.

California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Mar, 09/01/2026 - 16:59

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

Mar, 09/01/2026 - 13:07

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

Mar, 09/01/2026 - 06:00

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?

Mar, 09/01/2026 - 05:00

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

Lun, 08/31/2026 - 19:57

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

Lun, 08/31/2026 - 19:15

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

Lun, 08/31/2026 - 05:00

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

Dom, 08/30/2026 - 05:00

How Josh Kushner rose to became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers

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