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Los Angeles Times - Business

Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians

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The rise and fall of the Sprinkles empire that made cupcakes cool

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Should I put my required minimum distributions into a Roth IRA?

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tours Long Beach rocket factory

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Bay Area semiconductor testing company to lay off more than 200 workers

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Can Nvidia repeat its record-breaking year?

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California led the nation in job cuts last year, but the pace slowed in December

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Actor T.K. Carter dies at 69

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'CBS Evening News' producer fired amid turbulent relaunch

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Legendary announcer Al Michaels will be back to call NFL games on Prime Video in 2026

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Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady named co-hosts of 'CBS Saturday Morning'

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HBO Max announces bundle subscription with German streamer RTL+

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Paramount stands by bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

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Hiltzik: Yes, California should tax billionaires' wealth. Here's why

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How ABC's 'The Rookie' became a surprise hit with teens

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Hollywood's script for 2026: Media mergers, Disney leadership change, AI fights and more

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After a century in Hollywood, background actors face uncertain future

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They graduated from Stanford. Due to AI, they can't find a job

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Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source

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California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires

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Why Wells Fargo's San Francisco downsizing is bad news for California banking

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'I want you to be my agent.' What to know about Trump's ties with Hollywood power player Ari Emanuel

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'It was just a free-for-all': What happened to Kanye West's Donda Academy?

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A small New York town played host to Hollywood. Then something terrible happened

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Child actor protections are 'hugely flawed,' allege teachers on film sets

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In-N-Out Burger outlets in Southern California hit by counterfeit bill scam

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Apple Card switches hands but no immediate changes for users

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Holiday shoppers spent a record amount online, searching out deals amid economic anxiety

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Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

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U.S. Space Force awards $1.6 billion in contracts to South Bay satellite builders

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SpaceX eyes possible record IPO. What's behind the hype

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Port of Los Angeles records bustling 2025 but expects trade to fall off next year

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California unemployment rises in September as forecast predicts slow jobs growth

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Hollywood has already faced steep job cuts. The Warner deal could make it worse

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California hammered as national job cuts jump to a five-year high

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Technology and the Internet

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VR headsets as 'hope machines': Devices offer California inmates respite, practical experience

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Why Andreessen Horowitz's massive funding round signals a shift in Silicon Valley's priorities

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New VR documentary puts you in the devastation of the L.A. fires — and might help you heal

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Why are housing starts still falling despite lower mortgage rates?

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Trump targets institutional investors in housing affordability push

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Torrance shopping center sells for record price on strong demand for humble neighborhood locations

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IKEA under siege in a furniture war with Amazon and Temu

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Solar panel and heat pump tax credits expire, raising home electrification costs

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Auto sales set to slip as middle-class buyers retreat from new vehicles

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Made-in-U.S. cars to qualify for new tax perk, IRS says

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Tesla dethroned as the world's top EV maker

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Why California is keeping this unusual solar plant running when both Trump and Biden wanted it closed

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Newsom's budget includes $200 million to make up for Trump's canceled EV rebates, among other climate items

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AI windfall helps California narrow projected $3-billion budget deficit

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International tourism is down in Los Angeles, California. Are Trump and ICE to blame?

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At least 73% of U.S. adults have fallen for online scams. How you can avoid the latest con

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What is the best way to support a grandchild's college expenses?

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How do you set up a savings account for a grandchild who lives overseas?

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How can I find a financial advisor?

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Do I need a will if I don't have much money?

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Trump signs executive order meant to protect Venezuelan oil revenue

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Wall Street rises to records after the unemployment rate improves

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As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy

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Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster

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Meta signs multi-gigawatt nuclear deals to power AI data centers

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December hiring slows to 50,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.4%

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Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally

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Humanoid robots pour coffee and fold laundry at CES trade show — but painfully slowly

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Trade gap shrinks to smallest since 2009 on imports drop

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The Great SoCal House Hunt

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