A Nevada probate judge agreed Friday to a proposal by representatives of the estate of deceased football star O.J. Simpson to auction "unique and high-profile" personal property as a way to pay off his civil debts.

The popular low-cost airline Southwest announced major changes this week, including a switch from open to assigned seating that could ruffle feathers among loyal travelers.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday cleared SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket to resume launch operations as it continues a probe into a failure of the rocket's second stage this month.

Federal prosecutors and securities regulators in Los Angeles announced charges Friday against prominent short-seller Andrew Left, alleging he made millions of dollars of ill-gotten gains.

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The Scopes trial made anti-evolutionists look ridiculous, but they haven't gone away.

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Pocketbook issues of this year's presidential election date back to the rush to own homes along the coast and the rise of Pacific shipping through San Pedro Bay.

The insurance industry will soon have the ability to use wildfire models when setting rates. Homeowners in high risk areas already know how these models have made policies hard to get and hard to afford.

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SAG-AFTRA has called a strike against the video game companies about a year after performers voted to authorize a walkout.

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Engineers said they identified problems with the Starliner capsule that have kept two astronauts at the International Space Station, but no return date to Earth is set.

California Supreme Court upholds Prop. 22, which allows Uber, Lyft and other gig economy companies to classify their drivers as independent contractors.

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Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have joined forces for a new streaming bundle giving subscribers access to the libraries of Disney+, Hulu and Max.

Los Angeles-based brothers paid $208 million for an office complex on Rodeo Drive. They plan to nearly double the property's retail space to lure luxury tenants.

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Southwest had touted its open-seating model as the 'ultimate expression of its founding ethos: to make air travel affordable and accessible for everyone.'

The indoor heat illness prevention rule regulates indoor workplaces in California that reach or surpass 82 degrees, such as kitchens and warehouses.

Workers on the development team for hit video game 'World of Warcraft' have voted to unionize, marking the latest entrant in a wave of unionizing efforts in the video game industry.

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In an election year, the industry's problems of falling revenues and lost jobs affect the world outside of journalism.

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George Clooney, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and other Hollywood heavyweights, who pressured President Biden to not seek reelection, have rallied behind the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Years after the death of its newspaper, Richmond's primary source of local news is a website funded by Chevron, the oil giant whose refinery looms over the city's horizon.

Many news outlets are already dealing with declining revenue from digital ads and subscriptions. Now, their business models are poised to be disrupted again by AI.

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Manhattan Beach-based Skechers announced record sales in the first quarter of 2024, while other brands like Nike see weak earnings. Here's why.

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Payday lenders have long been the source of some of the worst financial abuses. After getting a free pass from Trump, they're again the target of federal regulators.

The FTC orders eight large companies to explain how they use personal data collected online and AI to set different prices for different customers.

We already knew that businesses do almost nothing to protect us from hackers. The CrowdStrike debacle points to another weak point.

The previous owners of bakery chain Sweet Lady Jane settled a wage theft lawsuit earlier in July, bringing about the apparent end of a yearlong legal saga.

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The investors proposing a new city in rural Solano County will pull their measure off the ballot for at least two years while they fund a full environmental review.

After a private equity firm reportedly approached Mattel with a buyout offer, the El Segundo-based toymaker said it's confident as an independent company.

SAG-AFTRA's board has given its national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland the authority to call a video game strike.

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Adidas apologizes to pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid amid criticism for picking her for its SL72 shoe campaign, which recalls the deadly 1972 Munich Olympics.

Spike Lee, Aaron Sorkin, Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling and other Hollywood players have reacted to Joe Biden's exit and Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

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Disneyland workers have voted in favor of a strike authorization, giving union leaders the option to stage a walkout if contract negotiations stall.

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Food truck explosions and fires are rare in California, which has some of the strictest regulations governing the safety of mobile food operations, according to experts.

For more than 100 years, Carmel-by-the-Sea has had no street addresses because residents preferred the quirkiness of naming their homes. The City Council recently voted to add house numbers, saying not having them has become too dangerous.

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Adidas removes Bella Hadid from an ad campaign and apologizes after backlash over the pro-Palestinian model's role in promoting shoes tied to 1972 Munich Olympics.

Donald Trump delivered a speech officially accepting the Republican presidential nomination at the RNC this week. Here's how many viewers tuned in.

Oracle Chief Executive Safra Catz will leave Disney's board of directors after a six-year tenure, reducing the number of directors to 11.

The city of Los Angeles will lift restrictions on street vending within 500 feet of schools and farmers markets and cancel illegal citations.

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Elon Musk's announcement that he's moving SpaceX headquarters to Texas could present a blow to Hawthorne and the Southern California space economy that it helped to revive.

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A buggy update from an internet security firm caused worldwide problems for Windows computers.

The state's job growth in June kept pace with the rest of nation, but its unemployment is tied for the highest in the country.

The software issue was part of an update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which protects computers for many of the biggest companies in the world.

Disneyland workers are participating this week in a strike authorization vote amid contract negotiations with Disney.

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Elon Musk says he's relocating his companies to Texas because California laws 'attack ... families.' Wait till he learns about Texas laws restricting parents' rights over their own children.

Order doesn't end dispute over 'card-check' in United Farm Workers' bid to represent employees of Wonderful Nurseries, part of the Resnick agricultural empire in California.

Netflix said it added roughly 8 million subscribers in the second quarter, bringing its membership base to about 278 million globally.

Film and TV crew members represented by IATSE have ratified their new basic agreement with the major Hollywood studios.

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Some Silicon Valley investors are vocally backing Trump due to concerns about how the government is regulating cryptocurrency, its policies on AI and the threat of an increase in capital gains taxes.

As powerful anti-obesity drugs become more widely available, companies are repositioning themselves with new products and services.

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Gene Seroka says it's a 'generational moment' for the Port of Los Angeles. What declining China cargo, automation, green shipping lanes and shifting political winds mean for the busiest seaport in the nation.

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Seven hydrogen hubs are planned throughout U.S., creating networks of production plants, trucks, pipelines. California is first to start using federal funds.

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ATT and UnitedHealth, both multi-billion-dollar corporations, are so inattentive to data security that millions of Americans have been harmed by breaches

Confronting years of stagnation, public safety concerns and changing retail norms, commercial landlords and Santa Monica officials are trying to revitalize the Third Street Promenade.

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Citing street crime and new transgender school law he calls the last straw, Elon Musk says he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and X from California to Texas.

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A hacker group known as NullBulge says it leaked internal communications at Disney over the company's 'approach to AI, and ... disregard for the consumer.'

The former NBC Studios has sold for $375 million to a local developer who previously owned the property and plans to add more soundstages to the legendary lot.

Neon horror 'Longlegs' just scored the studio's biggest opening weekend ever, boosted by a buzzy marketing campaign that effectively lured people into theaters.

America isn't polarized about guns — most Americans want more gun control.

Amazon and other delivery services offer options that are more secure than your porch. And if you do fall victim to package theft, there are a number of routes to a potential refund.

Jorge, the stuffed donkey known as "El Burro" who greets guests entering Olvera Street, and his manager, Richard Hernandez, were given a 30-day eviction notice on Thursday.

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SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 that services the International Space Station failed Thursday night on a routine mission to place Starlink internet satellites into orbit.

On the cusp of bankruptcy, Mod Pizza, with more than 40 locations in California and 500 across the country, has been acquired by Elite Restaurant Group.

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Allstate, the sixth largest homeowners' insurer in California, has filed for an average 34% rate increase that if approved could take effect later this year.

A merger between two grocery giants could lead to the sale of many Vons stores in California. One in Westchester has served as a gathering place for the community since 1952.

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Inflation cooled more than expected in June, helped by falling prices for cars, gas and airline tickets as well as some much-needed easing in the cost of housing.

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Domestic film and TV production in the second quarter of 2024 was down 40% from the peak TV era, according to a new report by ProdPro.

Beauty-conscious consumers are saying "no" to Botox and fillers and opting for natural med spa treatments that may be just as painful — and even more costly and time-consuming

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Pharmacy benefit managers were developed to help cut prescription prices. Instead, they've become a major driver of higher prices.

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As California sees surging numbers of young workers suffering from silicosis, many have had trouble tapping workers' compensation.

Worried about a TikTok ban? Here's how one country dealt with it

Las Vegas' Mirage Hotel & Casino is obligated to pay out all progressive jackpots, which total $1.6 million, before it closes in a week's time.

In a video, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos tells someone in New York that he doesn't think Biden 'can serve four more years.'

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More Americans own stocks than ever before, yet the passive index funds they favor are facing increasing partisan criticism. Here's why

Supermarket giant Kroger Co. announced plans to offload more than 60 supermarkets in California as part of its planned merger with Albertsons.

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Doja cryptocurrency appears to have no connection with Doja Cat, but hackers took over her X account to promote the coin. The price went way up, then crashed.

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Mod Pizza, a fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 40 locations in California, may soon file for bankruptcy after 16 years in business.

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The Federal Trade Commission banned non-compete clauses, which block workers from moving to better jobs. A Trump-appointed judge has blocked it--of course

Longtime labor organizer and UC Berkeley researcher Jane McAlevey encouraged workers and union leaders to commit to a more transparent and democratic style of organizing.

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David Ellison's acquisition of Paramount Global is just the start of a long journey to turn around the media and entertainment stalwart.

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The day after Paramount's board approved a merger agreement with Skydance Media, tech scion David Ellison laid out his plans for the newly-combined company.

Tech scion David Ellison's Skydance Media will gain control of Paramount, marking the end of the Redstone family's reign over the storied studio.

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Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's "Despicable Me 4" brought in $75 million in the U.S. and Canada this weekend, marking another strong weekend for family films.

A woman lost documents on her daughters' accounts amid big life changes — but the money can be recovered even if the company also lacks records, says financial planner Liz Weston.

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Under Senate Bill 553, employers should have plans in place by now for how to prevent foreseeable threats, from bullying and harassment to shootings and hostage situations.

Biden's debate performance has Hollywood insiders wringing their hands about his presidential candidacy and what to do next.

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spent July 4 aboard the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing officials try to figure out what's wrong with Starliner's thrusters.

Along with Google and Facebook, the company has done more than most to undo privacy as we once knew it, creating an economy built on our personal data.

Universal Pictures' 'Despicable Me 4' enjoyed a solid opening day at the domestic box office to kick off the Fourth of July weekend.

In his memoir 'On Call, A Doctor's Journey in Public Service,' Anthony Fauci fights back against the right-wingers and anti-vaxxers whose profit-seeking lies have cost the lives of thousands of Americans.

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is reportedly close to acquiring Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion.

A strike by Sierra Club workers was narrowly averted Tuesday after an overnight 18-hour-long marathon bargaining session.

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Microsoft to pay $14.4-million settlement after California accused it of retaliation and discrimination against workers who take parental or disability leave.

The storied Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, which was long considered one of the region's top classical music venues, is for sale after being owned by a local church for the last two decades.

Against all odds, the beloved Minions of the "Despicable Me" franchise evolved from a childhood staple to a favorite of online moms to a Gen Z icon.

Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay are close to completing a deal that would see them invest $250 million in Angel City FC.

City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez in Los Angeles to introduce an ordinance Tuesday to strengthen protections for fast-food workers.

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After 40 years, the Supreme Court overturns its landmark 'Chevron' ruling, but are the implications for healthcare and environmental regulations good or bad news for businesses and consumers?

Crew members union IATSE has released a summary of its new tentative deal with the top Hollywood studios. Here's what's in it.

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Supreme Court sidesteps a ruling on laws in Florida and Texas that would regulate social media platforms.

This Monaco billionaire bought a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, another iconic property on the Big Sur coastline and Clint Eastwood's old pub. Locals wonder why.

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With a blockbuster in 'Barbie' the movie, Ynon Kreiz has solidified Mattel's turnaround — and charted its future as an entertainment company.

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Anduril founder and Peter Thiel protege Palmer Luckey is leading a new defense tech boom in Southern California, backed by billions from his first company.

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