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Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub after Uber exit

Consumers from the Los Angeles region who order through Grubhub will soon have some of their orders delivered by four-wheeled robots.

Paramount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays

Tech scion David Ellison's company wants the coalition of 12 states and the WGA to cover the 'ticking fees' that Paramount could incur due to Warner deal delays.

Hollywood strikes first AI copyright truce with ByteDance

The Motion Picture Assn. said it reached an agreement with ByteDance over its AI tools.

Hydrogen failed as car fuel. Now California's big dollar bet on it for green energy is fading, too

Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill.

How Disney's partnership with the makers of 'Fortnite' is transforming the Magic Kingdom

As Disney looks to keep fans engaged, the company increasingly is turning to a video game technology across its theme parks and film and TV production.

Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness

A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

California planned a nuclear exit. Now it's reconsidering

Diablo Canyon doesn't look like a nuclear power plant that's getting ready to retire.

What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses

With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line.

Palisades Village shopping center reopens, marking milestone for fire-weary community

Palisades Village shopping center reopens 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires, marking a major milestone in local recovery.

Josh D'Amaro pledges new stories and experiences in first address as CEO to Disney faithful

In a star-studded presentation Friday night of Disney's upcoming films and TV shows, new Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro thanked Disney's super fans at the D23 fan event.

California Uber and Lyft drivers' union could be certified in less than 30 days

The California Gig Workers Union is on the cusp of being certified as the collective bargaining representative for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state.

Waymo wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles, Bay Area regions

Waymo announced today it received approval from California regulators to expand its service area across 18 counties, including the cities of San Diego and Sacramento.

Netflix plans to close two gaming studios, including one in Hollywood

Netflix said it has closed Hollywood-based Night School and plans to close Helsinki, Finland-based Moonloot.

Pink's Hot Dogs is headed to Tokyo with fluffy soufflé pancake company

Los Angeles's iconic Pink's Hot Dogs, a local favorite for more than half a century, is setting up shop in Japan.

Twist cap maker announces layoffs as California's wine industry struggles

G3 Enterprises, which makes wine corks and bottles, announced plans to lay off 66 workers, in yet another hit to California's wine industry

It soon could be harder to see the full price of a plane ticket. Here's why

A new rule proposed by the Department of Transportation would allow airlines to display taxes, fees and base fares for flights with the same or greater prominence as the total price.

Hiltzik: Ordinary Americans struggle to fund their 401(k) plans while plutocrats fill theirs with tax-free millions

The tax-advantaged retirement accounts devised for the middle class have been exploited by the rich. Now plans are afoot to close the loophole.

California regulators approve $34.5-billion Charter-Cox merger

More than 6 million customers in California will have Spectrum service.

Hollywood unions split: DGA, IATSE seek settlement while WGA fights to block Paramount-Warner merger

Union leaders are asking David Ellison commit to keeping Paramount's operations in Hollywood and maintaining historic levels of film production in the U.S.

FedEx and others announce layoffs in Southern California

More than 500 people have lost jobs at FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking; two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville will close.

New Lakers co-owner Joshua Kushner is a lifelong Democrat with deep interest in sports

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has tried to forge his own legacy that includes sports investments.

Inside David Ellison's desperate fight for Warner Bros.

Paramount's board has approved David Ellison's contingency plan to move headquarters from Hollywood as early as this fall, according to people familiar with the situation.

Inside Meta's push to put open superintelligent AI on your devices

In a sweeping 6,500-word manifesto published Monday, Zuckerberg declared that the biggest risk for AI is that one government or a few companies have too much control of the technology.

Google co-founder pours more than $100 million into fighting California's billionaire tax

Brin has been pouring money into Building a Better California, a group that's backing two measures that could nullify a proposed billionaire tax.

How Anaheim outpaced Silicon Valley in income growth

A recent survey of metropolitan areas showed that Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana had some of the greatest income growth nationwide.

Hiltzik: Trump's new orders on child vaccines are even more dangerous than they seemed at first

Trump's anti-vaccine orders will encourage vaccine refusals, placing millions of children at risk.

Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats

The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.

Taylor Farms recall expands as company pulls jalapeños from Trader Joe's, Target, among others

Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.

California to phase out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with serious health issues

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat have "voluntarily canceled" their product registrations.

Spotify to label 'AI personas' and exclude AI music from personal recommendations

Next month, a new label intended for AI music personas, will appear on Spotify. The Swedish streaming platform will label AI-generated music and remove the tracks from users' personal recommendations.

Hiltzik: The Trump administration's investments in corporate stocks raise fears of 'crony capitalism'

The Trump administration's investments in corporate stocks make it a significant shareholder in an unprecedented 30 companies. Voters and economists are uneasy.

Toxic site near South L.A. homes finally faces state cleanup order

The California toxic substances agency cites what "appears to be a major source of contamination" that "may present a substantial hazard to human health."

Archer Aviation to acquire Boeing's automated air taxi effort

Archer Aviation, the San Jose-based air taxi startup, announced Monday it was taking control of Boeing's Wisk Aero as well as the air traffic software provider SkyGrid.

Nine shows, including 'Clueless' sequel, receive state tax credit

Nine shows, including a sequel to the 1995 hit "Clueless" and the second season of "S.W.A.T. Exiles" received a California production incentive.

Zoox to begin paid rides following first-of-its-kind regulatory approval

Amazon's robotaxi company Zoox will launch paid rides in Las Vegas on Monday after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted it a commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxis.

Tensions flare as $34-billion Charter-Cox cable deal nears finish line

Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation's largest internet and cable television company. But consumer groups are seeking more protections for diversity and other measures.

Is social media addiction real? Law and science collide in blockbuster federal suit

Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction has not been formally recognized by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it. But the standard for a diagnosis is changing, and judges have been skeptical of those arguments.

Meta ordered by New Mexico judge to pay $567 million in landmark child safety case

The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in March. The company plans to appeal.

California's instant EV rebates are now available for these three brands

Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.

Insurance commissioner candidates split key endorsements

State Sen. Ben Allen, who represents the Pacific Palisades fire zone, won the Democratic Party's endorsement for insurance commissioner over former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, who won the backing of the California Federation of Labor Unions.

TikTok to close Nashville office, lay off 250 employees

TikTok on Wednesday said it is closing its Nashville office, laying off 250 employees.

Hiltzik: The feds are issuing tariff refunds to big companies, but you still shouldn't expect a check

Apple, Amazon and other companies are collecting billions in tariff refunds, but their customers may not see the money.

Major international ad agency moves to El Segundo

Major new tenant in El Segundo

'Toy Story 5' boosts Disney's earnings with massive movie ticket and toy sales

Walt Disney Co. reported a 6% bump in revenue and 21% boost in segment operating income during its fiscal third quarter earnings call on Wednesday.

Disneyland's costumed characters make family memories. They may lose paid parental leave

Disneyland's costumed character and parade workers say Disney's current contract proposal leaves out paid parental leave, cuts a paid holiday and offers no first-year raise.

L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving

Indie filmmakers say California's tax credit skips them. L.A. County's proposed Evergreen Fund would offer grants instead — if it survives the budget.

Port of Long Beach buys downtown office tower as vacancies surge

The Port of Long Beach has invested in a 13-story tower downtown that will be home to shipping and logistics companies and the port's internal training program.

New Disney partnership with TikTok will bring more vertical videos to Disney+

Walt Disney Co. has announced a partnership with TikTok in which some creators will be able to make Disney-related videos that appear on both the social media platform and Disney+.

Energy company profits are soaring with the Iran war. Here's what California officials want to do

Sky-high earnings for oil companies and California refiners in the second quarter are renewing calls from California legislators to crack down on industry profits.

The obscure financial maneuver at issue in Dodgers owner probe explained

Federal authorities are investigating billions in related-party loans made by two insurers owned by Mark Walter reportedly to entities associated with him or his holding company.