One of California’s first labor fights over AI is playing out at Kaiser
Workers of one of the most powerful unions in California are forming an early front in the battle…
California job losses slow in January as cuts surge nationwide
Job cuts surged nationwide in January following large layoffs, but California’s losses slowed after a year in which…
Unions urge Newsom and California lawmakers to rein in AI
SACRAMENTO — National union leaders, including the head of one of California’s largest labor organizations, on Wednesday urged Gov. Gavin…
LAUSD teachers union members authorize strike, ratcheting up pressure on contract talks
Members of United Teachers Los Angeles have voted overwhelmingly to authorize their leadership to call a strike, ratcheting…
How many Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go workers could be laid off in California?
More than 500 Amazon workers are at risk of losing their jobs when the company’s Amazon Fresh stores…
Combine tax credits with local efficiency to save L.A. production
Jan. 30, 2026 5 AM PT To the editor: The Los Angeles Times’ recent reporting on independent studios…
Peet’s Coffee is closing outlets in Southern California
Peet’s Coffee plans to shutter some stores, including at least two in Southern California, by the end of…
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers launch strike
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job early Monday…
Kaiser health care workers across California, Hawaii go on strike
KAISER PERMANENTE HEALTH CARE WORKERS ARE CALLING FOR A NEW CONTRACT. THIS IS ANOTHER LIVE LOOK NOW FROM…
Autodesk to cut 1,000 workers as the tech company bets on AI
Software company Autodesk is slashing roughly 1,000 roles, representing a 7% cut of its global workforce. The San…
‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ on Disney+ reveals unbelievable early park footage
Today Disneyland is so fully formed that it‘s taken for granted. We debate ticket prices and crowd calendars,…
Inflation and income inequality made the American Dream inaccessible
Jan. 17, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: Contributing writer Veronique de Rugy could shorten her lengthy…