Huntington Beach defense tech startup's value soars to $1.8 billion
California defense technology startup Mach Industries said Tuesday it raised $300 million, nearly quadrupling the company's valuation to $1.8 billion…
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How Chipotle lost its appeal
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Newport Beach-based chain known for its hearty burritos and lunch plates, just wrapped up the worst…
Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of American politics
Its representatives may finally seize the dreaded “third rail” of American politics. When Social Security and Medicare trust funds run…
Letters to the editor: A reader explains why he terminated his World Cup volunteer status
January 30, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I recently decided to terminate my volunteer status for the…
Paramount Extends Tender Offer Deadline to Court Warner Shareholders as Proxy Fight Intensifies
David Ellison is not giving up his quest to build a new Hollywood giant. Paramount, controlled by Ellison, revealed in…
Contributor: The True Lesson of the Hanukkah Story
Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah, which began last Sunday night, has always been one of my…
Yes, technology has been part of art for a long time, but AI is different
December 19, 2025 9:28 am (Pacific Time) to the editor: There is no denying that technology has always advanced the…
From San Francisco to Los Angeles, California conservatives cry Kirk
The community vigils in California continued during the weekend to commemorate Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed by…
Collaborator: Relive the United States innovation economy before it is too late
For decades, the United States has been the world leader in innovation. The generations of commercial, political and educational leaders…
Democrats promise to meet the values while recovering the voters of the working class
Following the generalized electoral failures of the Democrats last year, the activists of the party in California who met for…