'Guaranteed Human': Audio giant iHeartMedia says real people, not AI personalities, are at the controls
Radio station DJs now are expected to say "Guaranteed Human," as part of their hourly on-air disclosures. The move comes amid fears about the use of artificial intelligence.
This Sonoma County town banned chain businesses. So, how did a Little Caesars get city approval?
Sebastopol in Sonoma County has for years restricted the development of new chain businesses. But after a project was approved in error, a Little Caesars is set to open.
As filming in L.A. decreases, the U.K. sees gains, new report says
Scripted projects filmed in Los Angeles in 2024 decreased by 14.2% compared with the previous year, according to a new report from FilmLA.
$10-billion One Beverly Hills project gets off the ground
$10-billion One Beverly Hills project gets off the ground
Hiltzik: Reaching a new low, CDC discards science in claims about vaccines and autism
Changing its web page, the CDC now promotes the myth that vaccines are linked to autism despite years of research refuting the claim.
Struggling Six Flags names new CEO. What does that mean for Knott's and Magic Mountain?
Six Flags has seen its stock plummet and its revenues decline, and has suggested it would sell more underperforming theme parks
Santa Monica orders Waymo to stop noisy overnight operations at charging stations. Neighbors rejoice
Waymo charging stations have caused turmoil in a Santa Monica neighborhood, with some residents calling the round-the-clock beeping and humming of autonomous vehicles a nuisance.
Why an unproven air taxi company is spending $126 million to take over an L.A. airport
Archer Aviation, a San José-based company developing an electric air taxi, plans to take over control of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport near LAX.
Giant landlord settles with California for colluding on rents in L.A. and elsewhere
Large apartment landlord settles rent-fixing lawsuit
Jay Stein, mastermind of the Universal Studios tram tour, dies at 88
Stein saw promise in the Universal Studios tour when others did not, and incorporated jolts and flourishes that became known as 'JayBangs.'
'Wicked: For Good' flies to the top of the box office with $150-million domestic debut
After a sleepy October, the box office was dominated this weekend by a highly-anticipated sequel, "Wicked: For Good," with $150 million in domestic ticket sales.
Judge temporarily blocks OpenAI from using 'Cameo' in video-making app Sora
A Northern California judge issued the restraining order in the trademark dispute, and asked OpenAI to justify its use of the name "Cameos."
Skechers investors say they were forced to take a bad deal when the company went private
Skechers shareholders filed a complaint this month that accuses the company and its owner 3G Capital of undervaluing Skechers in an acquisition deal.
Consumers are spending $22 more a month on average for streaming services. Why do prices keep rising?
Consumers are spending more money on subscription streaming services, paying on average $70 a month in October, compared with $48 monthly just one year ago, according to consulting firm Deloitte.
Former Trinity Broadcasting headquarters is sold and set to be torn down for new housing
Developer Meritage plans to build 122 townhouses and 20 single-family homes on the former Trinity Broadcasting site just south of the 405 Freeway.
Is AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of propelling AI-induced delusions and suicide
From Broadway to blockbuster: How Universal built a multi-million dollar 'Wicked' empire
The "Wicked" franchise marks a key property for Universal, which is building its stable of known stories.
Hiltzik: The UC faculty just won a big court victory over Trump. But why didn't UC join their lawsuit?
The UC faculty went to court to fight Trump's funding cutoffs and won. Why has the university system tried to negotiate instead?
Former Google chief accused of spying on employees through account 'backdoor'
Former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt was accused in a lawsuit filed Wednesday by a former girlfriend and business partner of using a Gmail "backdoor" to spy on her and company employees.
Why 'Baywatch' is returning to California and 16 other projects cashing in on the film tax credit
Shows such as 'Baywatch' and 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' will be filmed in California after relocating from other states.
