Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain award: “It's like an Emmy, except I win”
It's like that time Pinocchio became a real boy: The news that was labeled “fake” last week is real today,…
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Uber and Rivian plan to bring robotaxis to California
Uber is expanding its role in the robotaxi industry through a new partnership with Rivian, the Irvine-based electric vehicle maker.…
USC Settles Mike Bohn Racial Harassment Lawsuit
USC settled a lawsuit with a former high-ranking athletics department official who alleged that the university allowed former athletic director…
Letters to the editor: Readers unleash their complaints about the 2026 Oscars
to the editor: The Oscar ceremony was good, as was Conan O'Brien's performance as host (“'One Battle After Another' wins…
How the music industry made a record $11.5 billion last year
The recording industry reached a milestone of $11.5 billion in U.S. sales last year, fueled by the continued rise of…
El Pollo Loco's Profits Show It's Booming as It Spreads to Other States and Sales Increase
Southern California's El Pollo Loco, known for its grilled chicken, is considering further national expansion after announcing surprisingly strong results…
California national parks set attendance record, despite controversy
Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders, and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of…
Fuel and energy prices increase pressure on California's climate goals
As California regulators prepare for a massive update to the state's signature climate program, they face growing pushback from lawmakers…
Spotify doubles its $11 billion payment to the music industry
In the early 2010s, the music industry was at a low point. Piracy was rampant. Sales of compact discs were…
Meet Sienna Spiro, a 20-year-old British woman with 'the voice of a generation'
Four hours before Sienna Spiro kicks off her first U.S. headlining tour, the 20-year-old London singer-songwriter sits upstairs on the…