‘You’re a liar.’ Why the world’s biggest building boom has run into a wall in California
Bryan Marsh was booed by the crowd as he approached the podium in Monterey Park’s City Hall. Things…
California lawmakers aim to apply a film and TV tax credit federally
California’s economy might see a boost from the state’s expanded film tax credits, but local lawmakers say it’s…
LAPD commander fired over drunken incident wins $5.7 million lawsuit
A Los Angeles County jury awarded a former LAPD commander nearly $6 million on Wednesday, finding in her…
I promise AI didn’t write this column, and if it’s after my job, it’ll be over my dead body
For quite a while now, someone has been living inside my computer, writing emails for me. I don’t…
How the spike in gas prices is jolting California’s giant economy
With crude oil topping $100 a barrel, and the average price of gas in the state approaching $5.50…
Hiltzik: All economic indicators are flashing red
What a difference a year makes. Last year at about this time, Elon Musk was boasting that his…
In disputed lawsuit, aide says Carson councilwoman asked him to spy and mow lawn
A former assistant to Carson Councilwoman Arleen Bocatija Rojas alleges that he was wrongly required to do household…
Why Democrat Betty Yee won’t quit California governor’s race
OAKLAND — Betty Yee knows what people are thinking. She’s heard what they’ve said and read the many emails she’s…
Tech layoffs pile up as Sllicon Valley shakeout continues into 2026
Laid-off tech worker Joseph Tinner has spent almost a year hunting for a job. It has been a…
As robots hit the streets, they’re creating a hot new job
Charlie Snodgrass used to be a gig driver, delivering burritos and pad Thai around Los Angeles. Today, he…
How Stephen Nelson keeps it in perspective as Dodgers’ top radio voice
PHOENIX — With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 of last year’s World Series,…
Reviewing all the 2026 Oscar short films: What should win?
The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories — and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments. It’s…