The direct-to-consumer DNA testing service 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, putting millions of customers' genetic information up for sale.

Six Flags Magic Mountain's "Superman: Escape from Krypton," once among the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the world, has reportedly taken its final flight.

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Former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu was sentenced Friday to two months in federal prison in a sprawling FBI corruption probe linked to the since-scuttled sale of Angel Stadium.

Economic experts and analysts expect the tariffs will increase the price of cars.

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC's DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.

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The Elon Musks of the world might want us to believe that Starlink is the true wave of the future, but we will be using underwater cable systems for at least the next three decades.

Construction crews have erected cranes and are building upward on two bronze-colored structures expected to house Apple's television streaming service and expand its presence in Culver City.

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Jen Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, will step down from her role, according to an internal email from the company. She will start her own production entity.

Mexico is working to stall or reduce Trump's 25% tariff on foreign-made autos. Canada denounced Trump's executive order but Mexico is taking a more subdued approach.

After Trump threatened Columbia University with the loss of $400 million in federal funding, the university folded. But Trump's threat was almost surely illegal.

Elon Musk has benefited from his close alliance with Donald Trump, as the president has ousted federal officials who had overseen departments investigating the billionaire's multiple companies.

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Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles.

Naming Los Angeles' BIG3 team the Riot might be controversial, but league founder Ice Cube says the moniker 'represents the resilience, passion, and unbreakable spirit of' the city.

App-based drivers plan to demonstrate in L.A., San Francisco and San Diego on Wednesday as the state continues negotiations with gig economy companies.

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'They have to get [the deal] approved,' said Mario Gabelli, a longtime Paramount shareholder. Gabelli and others are eager for a new chapter, but the Skydance deal has turned into a fitful slog.

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23andme says it owns the aggregated genetic data of its customers, meaning it can sell it to the highest bidder

United Flight 198 left LAX on Saturday bound for China but was diverted to San Francisco because the pilot "did not have their passport onboard."

Amy Pascal and David Heyman will take the helm just as longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have given over creative control to Amazon MGM Studios.

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers named attorney Greg Hessinger as its new president. The role was previously filled by Carol Lombardini, who announced her retirement last year.

A prominent group of academics and real estate industry experts has crafted a far-reaching plan to hasten the recovery of Los Angeles County neighborhoods devastated by the January wildfires.

Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek leaves Social Security beneficiaries worried about their checks. They should be.

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Bars, wine shops and importers are anxious about Trump's proposed tariffs, which they say will imperil an industry already facing serious challenges.

The Pasadena Unified School District has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison seeking damages for the loss of school buildings and the costs of managing its response to the Eaton fire.

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Beverly Hills entertainment company Endeavor became a privately owned company Monday, with Ari Emanuel, previously the CEO, becoming executive chairman of WME Group — which runs businesses such as the WME talent agency and IMG Licensing.

Shares in genetic testing firm 23andMe dropped Monday after the company declared bankruptcy and California reminded consumers of their right to have their data deleted.

Disney's live-action 'Snow White' debuts after weathering dust-ups around politics, race and its star's comments about the 1937 original.

Whenever you change your name, you can expect a mound of paperwork.

In an all-hands company meeting broadcast on X, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk urged employees to hold on to their shares, which have fallen in value by 34% year to date.

Restaurants are experimenting with AI voices to help take orders at drive-throughs and call centers.

Tesla's sales are cratering, its stock is plummeting, and its most prominent product is a joke. Is it finally crashing to Earth?

OpenAI held a screening event on Wednesday, where several filmmakers touted work they made with the startup's text-to-video tool Sora.

Environmentalists are celebrating a legal settlement that will close historic family dairies they say are degrading Point Reyes National Seashore. Locals say the settlement shows no understanding of this place and its people.

Walt Disney Co. announced a new film, crowed over theatrical and series successes and emphasized investment in its parks division at its annual shareholders meeting Thursday.

Restaurant dishwasher is a fast-paced, physically hard job that is among a dining establishment's most important roles. Sophia Velador has been doing it for more than 10 years. Here's why she loves it.

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Delta Airlines opened a new luxury lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in October, catering to high-end customers who want an elevated travel experience.

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What do Starbucks, Trader Joe's and the Trump administration share? The radical notion that long-standing law governing labor disputes must be declared unconstitutional.

Meta succeeded in preventing a tell-all author from promoting her book — but its action is the best advertisement for the book.

As Disney's annual shareholders meeting approaches, investors and analysts explain what they want to see from the company.

The shelved Looney Tunes movie "Coyote vs. Acme," also starring Will Forte, may see the light of day after all.

Mattel said the job cuts are part of an effort to save money as the company optimizes for growth.

Tesla was granted a permit to operate a taxi service in what is seen as a first step toward driverless taxis for the electric vehicle brand.

Christopher Hawley, 22, died after sustaining severe head injuries from the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain, a lawsuit said. The family is looking for answers and is suing for negligence, they said.

The projects are expected to generate almost $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,000 people, according to the California Film Commission.

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The U.S. has played an important role in Taiwan-China relations for decades. Trump's 'America First' ideology could subvert efforts to preserve a tenuous peace in the region.

U.S. support for Taiwan has ebbed and flowed throughout the decades. Here's what's at stake as Trump rewrites the rules of diplomacy.

As a GOP Senator, Alan Simpson attacked Social Security with insults and lies. Why has Washington overlooked his record?

As producing credits have expanded over the years, actual producers are trying to better define their roles and get benefits including healthcare.

A portion of the funds will be funneled toward education around protecting workers involved in fire debris removal and reconstruction.

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More than 400 Hollywood creatives, including director Guillermo del Toro, comedian Chris Rock and "Wicked" actor Cynthia Erivo, signed a letter urging the White House Office of Science and Technology to uphold existing copyright protections.

Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas recently became Southern California's "only adults-only oceanfront resort," sparking a debate about state law.

The stock market has plunged rapidly this year, but it was already looking overheated.

The Pasadena-based company, which provides consulting and engineering services, was awarded multibillion-dollar USAID contracts last year, but the Trump administration has been slashing foreign aid.

The Los Angeles-based fast fashion retail chain Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy Sunday for the second time in six years after struggling to keep up with competitors.

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A new WalletHub study showed several Southern California cities have the most credit card debt in the U.S. Here's why experts say it's a good thing.

The company attributed its red ink to its protracted battle with Warner Bros. over the release of "The Matrix Resurrections" and a push into independent production. Village Roadshow said a potential sale last year collapsed because of uncertainty surrounding the dispute.

The comedian received positive reviews for emceeing the just-wrapped 97th Academy Awards, which saw a slight boost in viewership.

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If you've already started Social Security and your spouse is at least 62 years old, they should be able to claim a spousal benefit based on your work record.

Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a customer who suffered severe burns and disfigurement after hot drinks spilled in his lap in 2020.

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In a letter addressed to the U.S. Trade Representative, Elon Musk's Tesla warned that retaliatory tariffs could affect production and harm U.S. companies.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara decided Friday to provisionally grant State Farm General's request for a 22% hike in its homeowner insurance rates pending a formal rate hearing next month.

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Audio streaming platform Spotify said it has removed a podcast from influencer Andrew Tate for violating the company's policies.

Business owners around the state struggle to keep up with an ever-changing slew of trade policies.

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Unite Here Local 11 accused event management company 1Fifty1 Inc., subcontracted by the Long Beach Convention Center, of paying workers under the table with envelopes of cash. The company's contract was canceled.

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Los Angeles-area hotel workers urge employers to protect them from Trump deportation threats.

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To protect thousands of varieties of Mexico's prized heirloom corn, leaders vote to amend the constitution to ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds.

Suspicion is rising that Trump and his aides are manipulating stocks via tariff announcements. Is that even possible?

Various factors have weighed on tech stocks this year, including investor unease over Trump's tariffs and AI spending.

Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.

Scopely, a mobile game company, will purchase 'Pokemon Go' and other games from developer Niantic in a deal worth $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.

As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working to influence legislation that would ensure a stable supply of laborers for an industry long reliant on a foreign-born workforce.

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A small study of COVID vaccine injuries raises the question of whether it should even have been published

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is scaling back its unit that deals with cryptocurrency enforcement. Scams using the technology are rampant.

'The Apprentice,' which premiered in 2004, helped propel Donald Trump to new heights and set the stage for his political career. Now it's streaming on Amazon.

Dental offices and other wellness tenants are now prominent in many shopping centers.

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Removing 76 gasoline ads 'would send the message that it's time to end our embrace of polluting fossil fuels,' Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez wrote.

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Los Angeles officials are reaching out to the local Armenian community for assistance with an ongoing investigation into allegations of discriminatory banking practices.

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The Angels', Rangers' and Astros' New Era Overlap hats that feature a mashup of the teams' logos have been pulled from stores because those designs proved to have controversial names.

Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to end its decades-long practice of offering two free checked bags to every customer.

Kevin Drum, a pioneering blogger on public policy, passed away March 7 after a long battle with cancer

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How a DOGE team ran roughshod through the Social Security Administration, gaining access to personal data and putting benefit payments in jeopardy.

CBS argued that the news distortion complaint should be dismissed, saying the U.S. Supreme Court has never 'recognized a sweeping right by the government to second guess editorial decision-making.'

Sellers say sales are up as thousands of Angelenos replace lost furniture and other home decor.

Californians are struggling to keep up with health insurance premiums ballooning faster than inflation.

Elon Musk's legal dispute against OpenAI could affect the future of one of the most prominent leaders in artificial intelligence.

The sci-fi thriller is director Bong Joon Ho's first film since the Oscar-winning "Parasite" in 2019. But it has had a slow start at the box office.

Liz Weston offers advice on how to handle cash savings from deceased parents.

Two months after the Palisades fire, customers of Malibu businesses have been displaced or blocked by restrictions on Pacific Coast Highway. Restaurants and shops tell the world they're open for business.

The Department of Justice is reaffirming a proposal that a court force Google to sell Chrome to restore competition in online search.

Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills upbraided Trump over his transgender policies. Was his cancellation of a key Social Security policy in her state a retaliation?

President Trump signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' and a 'U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile' ahead of the White House's first crypto summit.

Stater Bros. Markets has laid off dozens of clerks in its Southern California stores, blaming inflation and tariffs, amid a fight for a new labor contract.

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Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.

The Justice Department has announced the arrest of Orange resident Joseph Sanberg, an anti-poverty activist and co-founder of Aspiration Partners Inc.

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Trump hammered the cost of groceries on the campaign trail, promising to lower them immediately, but that didn't happen. Makes you want to throw eggs, but they're too expensive.

Some officials in South Korea say agreeing to the pipeline investment might placate the U.S., but Trump is still threatening tariffs.

President Trump said the U.S. will delay tariffs on some Mexican products for one month.

Tesla applied for a transportation charter-party carrier permit — a prerequisite for self-driving taxi programs in California — last November. Here's what you should know.

Most actively managed stock funds kept up their record last year of trailing index funds by a wide margin.

The CFPB has dropped a lawsuit accusing Zelle and its bank backers of failing to clamp down on fraud. It's Trump administration's latest move to drop enforcement actions.