California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics
SACRAMENTO — Weeks before voting ended in California’s primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to…
Restaurants are paying influencers for promotional posts. How messy can it get?
It started with $500 and a comped meal at Hollywood Thai. That’s what the family-run Thai Town restaurant…
As influencers rise in politics, some call for tighter regulations on payments
WASHINGTON — In the 2024 election, hundreds of social media influencers were credentialed for the first time to attend the…
Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations
WASHINGTON — A political influencer has filed a complaint against Tom Steyer’s campaign for governor, saying the committee failed to…
In growing fight, Steyer’s campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn’t disclose pay
WASHINGTON — In the latest escalation of a fight over the use of paid social media creators, Tom Steyer’s campaign…
Influencer, lawyer, surf coach charged in L.A. boy band member plot
A high-powered Miami lawyer, his influencer daughter and a Hawaiian surf instructor have all been accused in a…
FPPC compliant alleges Tom Steyer’s governor campaign paid influencers $10K
FPPC compliant alleges Tom Steyer’s governor campaign paid influencers $10K Updated: 10:00 PM PDT May 15, 2026 Editorial…
Controversial influencer Sister Cindy schools CSUF students in ‘Hoeology’ | Lifestyle
For the penultimate stop in the Southern California leg of her Spring 2026 “Ho No Mo” tour, controversial…
Why companies are making this change to their office space to cater to influencers
For the trendiest tenants in Hollywood office buildings, it’s the latest fad that goes way beyond designer furniture…
Influencers want to adopt the ‘analog lifestyle’ for 2026. Here’s how to join them
At the dawn of 2026, social media influencers at home and abroad proclaimed it the year of the…
For Gen Z thrifters, an L.A. shop sourced from influencers’ closets
Nadia Garcia was showing a visiting friend around the Fairfax neighborhood one recent Saturday when she paused in…
Jury acquits L.A. man who towed ICE vehicle during influencer’s arrest
A federal jury has acquitted a South L.A. man who was charged with stealing government property by towing…