Roblox to scan users' faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns
Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person.
Amazon's Zoox offers free robotaxi rides in San Francisco
Zoox said people in San Francisco will be able to join a waitlist to ride the self-driving car for free as part of a program to gather feedback about the robotaxis.
Why is Kim Kardashian's Skims worth $5 billion?
Skims, the apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, recently completed a capital raise that valued the company at $5 billion, according to Goldman Sachs.
Arellano: Car wash workers already had it tough. Then immigration raids slammed them to the ground
Activists say immigration agents have raided at least 100 car washes across Southern California since June, detaining at least 340 mostly Latino workers in Trump's deportation push.
Hiltzik: The Trump administration's math on economic policy doesn't add up
On inflation, healthcare, mortgages and much more, the Trump administration offers bogus math.
Sinclair pursues a deal with Scripps to spark more TV station consolidation
The Ohio-based Scripps has demurred, saying it wants to continue to operate as a stand-alone TV broadcaster
McDonald's is losing its low-income customers. Economists call it a symptom of the stark wealth divide
These customers are feeling the pressures of higher prices on groceries and apparel and the growing cost of rent and child care, the company's chief executive said in a recent earnings call.
Indictment of ex-Newsom aide hints at feds' probe into state's earlier investigation of video game giant
Top California political consultants indicted in a federal investigation had ties to a gaming company investigated by the state in a controversial sex discrimination probe.
In Altadena, a woman is racing to buy land for her business that burned, before developers get it
Shelene Hearring has until Nov. 25 to raise $600,000 so she can purchase property in Altadena she needs to rebuild her martial arts business.
Disney settles dispute with YouTube TV, allowing ABC and ESPN to return to channel lineups
YouTube TV's 10 million customers will regain access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels after the two television titans agreed on a new distribution contract.
Supreme Court urged to block California laws requiring companies to disclose climate impacts
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged the Supreme Court to block new California laws that will require thousands of companies to disclose their emissions and their impacts on climate change.
Fire survivors can use this new portal to rebuild faster and save money
Homebuilders launch portal to streamline fire rebuilds.
Netflix is revamping its gaming strategy to win more users. Is it working?
Since 2021, Netflix has expanded its reach in gaming but with mixed results. The company is launching several TV games this holiday season for families — will this help generate the popularity for games that Netflix seeks?
People are dumping Tinder. The dating app wants to reignite its spark with Gen Z
With new leadership and product releases, Tinder is trying to stay relevant as new platforms focus on in-person events and cater to younger users tired of swiping.
Big stars, big stunts. It's not a movie, it's 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7'
Every year we have to launch a new 'Star Wars.' Inside the making of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.'
Warner Bros. Discovery modifies David Zaslav's employment contract — again
As the auction for Warner Bros. Discovery heats up, the company's board modified Zaslav's contract to consider various deal configurations
Starbucks union launches Red Cup Day strike at dozens of stores — including 10 in California
The union representing Starbucks baristas launched an open-ended strike at stores in more than 40 cities on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day. The action so far involves about 10 California stores.
L.A. County opens probe into State Farm's handling of January wildfire claims
The county will investigate the insurer following complaints from January wildfire victims that their requests for compensation have been delayed, denied and underpaid.
Bob Iger defends Disney's offer to YouTube TV as ESPN, ABC blackout continues
YouTube TV's 10 million customers have been without Disney channels for two weeks; CEO Bob Iger told Wall Street analysts: "We're trying really hard ... working tirelessly to close this deal."
First look: Inside California's new $600-million casino that's bigger than Caesars Palace
Hard Rock Casino Tejon brings industrial-strength Indian gaming — and some Hollywood pizzazz — to a territory better known for farmland and cowboy hats.
