The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Culver City-based ImmunityBio's treatment for a type of bladder cancer.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-22/fda-approves-immunitybios-bladder-cancer-treatment
After decades of defeats in its drive to unionize Southern auto plants, the UAW scores a big win in Chattanooga. Other plants are now in its sights
Aaron LaBerge, longtime tech executive at Disney and ESPN, is leaving the company for a new job at sports betting platform Penn Entertainment.
Skydance Media CEO David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, has emerged as a strong contender to take over the iconic Paramount studios.
A missed $20 credit card payment hurt a responsible borrower's credit score. Was there anything to be done?
With summer approaching, California is trying again to protect workers from heat, after an effort to implement a new safety measures was derailed last month.
Members of the Writers Guild of America at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind 'Sesame Street,' have struck a deal to avert a strike.
An increasing number of insurance companies have made the decision to stop insuring homes in wildfire-prone California.
Breezy marketing from DraftKings and similar companies is the modern equivalent of the Marlboro Man. But there's more corruption in betting than there was in tobacco.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-19/nba-draftkings-sports-gambling
For the second month in a row, California posted the highest unemployment figure in the country. And it was one of only two states with a jobless rate above 5%.
Tesla's Cybertrucks are being recalled due to a faulty accelerator pedal, just five months after the electric pickups were delivered to drivers.
PetSmart contest gives entrants a chance to replace tattoos they regret with portraits of a pet. The company has partnered with a tattoo studio in Culver City.
A flood of cheap Chinese electric car exports has raised the specter of another trade war with the U.S. And it has Tesla worried.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-19/china-ev-war-tariffs-tesla
Disney had previously committed to ditching gasoline engines but left open hybrids as a possibility.
State and federal government policies that favor farms have done far more damage to the salmon fishery than drought, another sign that California's water rights need rethinking.
Netflix on Thursday released its first-quarter earnings, which topped analyst estimates in terms of subscriber additions and profit.
Triller has long lagged rival TikTok in the social video market, but the company got a boost of interest in 2020, after former President Trump suggested he'd consider banning TikTok.
The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military called Project Nimbus.
News that Midwestern dairy cows may have become infected with avian flu by eating poultry waste has many asking: What are American farm animals being fed? And should we be concerned?
California's massive budget deficit, coupled with the state's relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major barrier to reducing the billions of dollars of debt it has incurred to pay u...
Luis Hernandez tried moving his car with his three children after seeing an argument outside his store near MacArthur Park. He was shot in the back and is now paralyzed.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/business-owner-shot-paralyzed-macarthur-park
Truth Social stock, down 70% from its peak last month, is another Trump product that makes its buyers look like rubes
Dozens of Google employees stage sit-ins in California and New York, calling for the company to end its cloud computing contract with Israel's military amid war with Hamas.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-16/google-israel-sit-ins-project-nimbus
The tech giant said it would limit some users' access on its search engine to articles from California news outlets, in response to proposed legislation to help publishers.
The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch. The big question is whether current conditions will turn out to be growing pains.
Culver City-based Participant told its staff Tuesday morning that the film and production company would be shutting down after 20 years.
L.A.'s 2028 Olympics committee suffers a blow in its efforts to raise $2.5 billion in sponsorships by losing Salesforce, one of its top corporate sponsors.
Southern California has always been an ossuary of failed publications done in by apathetic readership, clueless owners or a combination of both. But a new generation of journalists is forging ahe...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/los-angeles-local-news-demise
Los Angeles, Portland and other progressive cities are still powered by faraway coal plants. We went to Montana to find out why.
Republicans criticizing Biden's student debt relief plan took millions of dollars in pandemic relief loans and never paid them back. But they say that's different.
An incident at a Brentwood dog park has turned into a court battle. Was philanthropist Gary Michelson the victim of of extortion? Or did the billionaire, attached to his pet and worried over his ...
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-16/michelson-dog-lawsuit
CEO Elon Musk cited job overlap and the need to reduce costs. Bloomberg News estimated that the layoffs would affect more than 14,000 employees.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-15/tesla-to-slash-15-of-its-global-workforce
Ozempic and other drugs raised the possibility of reversing the country's obesity crisis. Doctors are frustrated that they've made health disparities worse.
The women who started ChargerHelp are driven to succeed and to train a workforce of people who are often overlooked. They're also addressing a major issue with EV charging in California: reliabil...
Liz Weston offers advice on the complications surrounding leaving family property to multiple heirs and other topics.
Here's what went down during the movie-theater industry event of the year, CinemaCon, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the support would extend to employees who work at the discounter's more than 30 stores in the city.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-12/99-cents-only-workers-resources
For most Californians, Monday is the deadline for paying your income tax bill for 2023 -- even if you don't file a return.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-12/how-to-avoid-penalties-for-late-tax-return
Google said it will remove links to California news sites for some users because of concerns about a state bill that may require Google to pay publishers.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-12/la-et-ct-google-blocks-news
Bunker Hill is primed to elevate its status as the region's leading arts center even as the area around it struggles with persistent homelessness and post-pandemic losses of office tenants.
Hatsune Miku has already sold out venues for her concerts and she'll go to her biggest stage yet at Coachella. She looks like a teenage girl but she's not human. She's part of a growing number of...
California cannabis delivery drivers and workers at Eaze/Stachs say contract negotiations have stalled over disagreements about mileage reimbursement rate and hourly wages.
California gives sanctuary to kids seeking gender-affirming care and their families. A judge has upheld the law against an attack by a right-wing church.
Shohei Ohtani's first Dodgers home run could not be authenticated by MLB. That doesn't mean it wouldn't have value to the woman who traded it to Ohtani for merchandise.
Lionsgate revealed that Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, has boarded its Monopoly movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Warner Bros. debuted the first trailer for 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
In dealing with the economy, President Biden faces all-too-real consequences of higher inflation, and he's also battling human psychology.
The crypto field suffered a string of tough court rulings in March, and April hasn't been any better. Are judges and juries finally getting the picture?
Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant are building a team of all-women stunt drivers to make the stunt-driving industry more inclusive.
The L.A. County Federation of Labor, which represents hundreds of local unions and labor organizations, joins the growing list of groups opposing the Israel-Hamas war.
Flag bearers for the National Assn. of Theatre Owners, the Motion Picture Assn. and others weighed in on the state of the movie business at CinemaCon.
Months after Kaiser Permanente reached a sweeping agreement with state regulators to improve its mental health services, the healthcare giant is facing union allegations that patients could be im...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/kaiser-mental-health
Those of us in the fellowship of frugality know that California's booms inevitably end in bust. That's what makes the end of the 99 Cents Only empire so distressing.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/column-99-cent-only-stores-closing
Glenn Gould was the most famous concert pianist of his time. When he gave up public performing, everything about recording changed
Momofuku wants 'chili crunch.' Fly by Jing wanted 'Sichuan chili crisp.' Why they shouldn't have it.
Since being tapped as interim executive editor, Tang moved rapidly to reorganize the newsroom, form her own leadership team and put a heavier emphasis on traditional news gathering.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-08/la-times-editor-terry-tang
Amazon MGM series 'Fallout,' after getting a tax credit, is moving to California to shoot its second season in a coup for the state's film industry.
WWE founder has sold off some $1.5 billion worth of stock in TKO since November, signaling an unwinding of his association with the company that he merged with UFC last year.
Experts said the visa fee hikes could make a difference in some employers' efforts to recruit foreign workers.
The IRS says you can deduct the "ordinary and necessary" expenses for managing and maintaining a rental property.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act mandates that emergency rooms treat all arriving patients. The antiabortion crowd wants to exempt emergency abortions. The Supreme Court is giving them a...
The outcome of the fight between Wonderful Co.'s wealthy owners and California's storied farmworker union will shape the future of a divisive new process for unionizing agricultural job sites.
The City of Commerce deep-discount retailer, for years one of the few true "dollar" stores, calls it quits after more than four decades.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-04/99-cents-only-closes-stores
At least two minors had been deboning raw poultry with sharp knives at a poultry processing plant in Irwindale, the U.S. Department of Labor alleged in a lawsuit filed Saturday.
Angelina Jolie files a motion to compel Brad Pitt's communications about an 'onerous' NDA he wanted. She says it tanked sale of her Chateau Miraval share to him.
Owners of Television City scale back plans for a $1.25-billion upgrade of the legendary studio lot in response to neighbors' concerns.
Nelson Peltz has lost his campaign for two board seats at the Walt Disney Company. But did he have anything to offer?
A planned ESPN streaming service will join the Disney+ platform in 2025, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger announced Wednesday at the company's shareholder meeting.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-03/espn-streaming-disney
Jon Stewart has managed to keep grabbing headlines in his return to the 'Daily Show' desk, including with his interview of FTC chair Lina Khan.
Disney shareholders reject billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, who wanted changes, for a board seat. The hard-fought battle exposed Disney's challenges.
L.A. billionaire Don Hankey made a fortune in subprime auto loans and hard-money lending before coming to the rescue of Donald Trump and financing his appeal bond in the former president's New Yo...
WME is partnering with Seattle-based AI and image recognition company Loti to stop unauthorized digital use of images from WME clients, including deepfakes.
Glickman is known for his roles in the production of series including the Netflix hit "Wednesday" as well as the "Creed" film franchise.
Endeavor said it would be taken private by its largest investor, Silver Lake, after exploring options. The owner of WME has struggled on the public market.
The heating and cooling technology reduces the costs and emissions that contribute to climate change. But bureaucracy can stand in the way of available incentives.
The controversy surrounding Shohei Otani is just a hint of the potential scandals arising from legalized sports betting.
Disney's shareholder vote has become a contentious referendum on CEO Bob Iger, who has struggled to tame enormous problems that prompted his return in late 2022.
Developers built fewer homes in California in 2023, potentially leading to higher prices and rents as a supply shortage worsens.
As part of California's climate credit program, gas and electric utility customers will receive money off their bills this month.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-01/californians-gas-electricity-credits-april
California's mandatory minimum wage for fast food workers took effect Monday, with $20 an hour now in place. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-01/la-me-fast-food-california-guide
The "mansion tax" has raised roughly $215 million in its first year. Advocates say the tax helps address L.A.'s housing crisis, but critics claim it has frozen the real estate market.
Major insurers have pulled back from California's homeowners market, citing wildfires, inflation and other challenges. But there are steps at-risk homeowners can take now to secure coverage and a...
Georgia lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have limited what the state can spend on tax incentives for film and TV production.
U.S. lawmakers want to force a sale of the Chinese-owned app. But where's the action to protect Americans' personal data from any company?
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-29/tiktok-ban-congress-house-of-representatives
Californians have left millions of dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 with the Internal Revenue Service. And if they don't act soon, they'll donate that money to the federal government.
Hollywood talent agencies and producers have met with AI companies, including ChatGPT maker OpenAI, to learn about how their technologies could be used in entertainment.
The foreclosure comes as the value of office buildings has plunged amid higher vacancies. Elevated interest rates have also weighed on prices and made it difficult for building owners to refinanc...
AMC Entertainment shares fell about 15% shortly after the theater chain indicated that it could sell up to $250 million worth of stock to pad its finances after a period of box office woes.
With the state's mandatory minimum wage for fast-food workers set to increase to $20 an hour, many restaurant chains are preparing to raise prices.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-27/fast-food-minimum-wage
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers say he still has a lot to contribute to society. His prosecutors say he's still lying. The difference can be measured in decades in prison.
Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District settle a lawsuit over the powers of the special body that controls the land Walt Disney World sits on.
Proxy firm Egan-Jones was critical of Disney's entrance into 'the killing fields of the culture wars' in its recommendation to add two dissidents to the company's board.
Disney Bundle subscribers will now see integrated Hulu content on their Disney+ app, part of Disney's plan to increase viewer engagement and reduce churn.
Shohei Ohtani's name and image has been a powerful marketing force. Will the controversy around his ex-interpreter affect his brand potential going forward?
Republicans want to cut Social Security benefits and protect the 1% from paying their share in taxes; Democrats know we can afford to raise benefits.
Amazon will soon offer same-day delivery of several prescription medications in Los Angeles and New York City, another example of the company's bet on convenience.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-26/amazon-pharmacy-same-day-delivery
After strippers at Star Garden, a topless dive bar in North Hollywood, won the right to unionize last year, they accused the club of violating a settlement.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-26/unionized-strippers-continue-to-fight-club-owner
Three right-wing doctors said the FDA's advice against taking ivermectin for COVID infringed on their rights. By capitulating, the FDA shattered its credibility.
Unite Here Local 11 members voted overwhelmingly, by 98%, to approve the agreement, the union said Monday morning.
Paula Weinstein, a Hollywood executive known for producing film and TV projects including 'The Perfect Storm' 'Monster-in-Law' and 'Grace and Frankie,' has died.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-03-25/paula-weinstein-obit