
Tesla sales continue to slide amid competition and backlash against Elon Musk
Elon Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla delivered 13% fewer cars in the second quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier.
Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cuts to state's tech industry
Microsoft announced thousands of layoffs worldwide, including its gaming division, as the tech industry continues workforce reductions in 2025.
California's film tax credit boost officially signed into law to lure back Hollywood jobs
Nine months after first proposing to increase the annual amount allocated to California's film and TV tax credit program, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed it into law.
'Spineless capitulation.' Paramount faces backlash over its $16-million Trump settlement
Journalists and others said the payment will embolden attacks by Trump and his allies on news outlets. Some called the settlement a stain on the proud legacy of CBS News.
Jane Fonda and other celebs demand that Amazon improve conditions for pregnant workers
Celebrity activists including Jane Fonda, Cynthia Nixon and Sally Field signed a letter urging Amazon to address allegations of poor conditions for pregnant workers in its warehouses.
Buffalo Bill's Resort prepares for final rodeo as casino is set to close amid Primm's struggles
Primm Valley Resorts announced the imminent closure of Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino on Tuesday afternoon. The last day for hotel reservations is Sunday.
Hiltzik: Zohran Mamdani's victory in an NYC primary has billionaires and Democrats in a panic. Here's why
A self-described 'democratic socialist' crushed the field in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. The forces of reaction are already mustering against him.
Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit
President Trump had filed a $20 billion lawsuit claiming a '60 Minutes' interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris was manipulated to show her in a flattering light. Trump alleged the news interview was "election-threatening."
Warner Music Group announces $170 million in layoffs as part of larger restructuring plan
Warner Music Group will reduce its headcount by $170 million as a part of a larger plan to restructure and reduce costs. It's unclear how many employees will be impacted by the layoffs.
Nordstrom to close Santa Monica store
Retail giant Nordstrom is closing its sprawling Santa Monica Place store as it restructures its network to try to better target customers who have moved to online shopping.
Tinder rolls out mandatory face verification for California users
California Tinder users must now complete facial recognition verification through its Face Check feature to combat fraud and verify identities.
Where does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's new megadeal rank among all-time sports contracts?
NBA Finals and regular-season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a four-year, $285-million contract extension. How does it compare with NFL and MLB megadeals?
Court approves sale of 23andMe to nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki
A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of 23andMe's assets and business operations to a nonprofit led by 23andMe's co-founder and former chief executive, Anne Wojcicki.
LAPD disputes Charter Spectrum's 'terrorism' label for last month's fiber lines vandalism
Thirteen cables were severed in the June 15 incident, cutting service to a U.S. military base, 911 and other emergency dispatch centers, fire and police departments and healthcare facilities.
Hiltzik: Who profits most from Medicaid? Employers like Walmart and Amazon, many of whose workers rely on the program
Big employers such as Walmart, Amazon and McDonald's stick taxpayers with the bill for healthcare and food for their employees. The GOP budget will make life harder for those workers.
Apple Music to open a studio in Culver City
Apple says the new space will include a soundstage, spatial audio mixing rooms, radio studios and more.
Randall Emmett removed from WGA strike list after paying long-standing debt
Emmett's former production company, Emmett/Furla Oasis, failed to pay writers developing an Arnold Schwarzenegger television show in 2019. The guild warned writers not to work on Emmett's new project with Martin Scorsese.
NASA's next frontier: A Netflix streaming deal
NASA+ will be available this summer on Netflix, giving the streamer's viewers access to rocket launches and live views of Earth from the International Space Station.
Insurer Blue Shield of California's new parent company alarms consumer advocates
Whistleblower demands California regulators rescind restructuring of Blue Shield of California, which established a new corporate parent in Delaware. He claims the move could make it harder to regulate the medical insurer.
AI is controversial in Hollywood. For China's film business, it's no holds barred
China plans to use AI technology to modernize classic martial arts films featuring Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan and reintroduce them to younger viewers.