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Los Angeles Times - Business

Beautiful downtown Burbank isn't a punchline. The city is booming while downtown L.A. struggles

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Napa winery that rose from wildfire now faces bankruptcy, and up to $50 million in debt

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Major international ad agency moves to El Segundo

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Disney strikes $20-million deal for Character.ai's assets as AI startup files for bankruptcy

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The World Cup was bad for some businesses in Los Angeles

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Vietnamese electric ride hailing service launches in L.A. with its own cars and drivers

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Discovery+ now costs up to $11.99 a month as Skydance takes over

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Now that the combined Skydance is officially in business, what could that mean for Hollywood?

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Paramount takes over Netflix's Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, plans reopening

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Hiltzik: Of course the government should regulate AI, but not the way the AI industry prefers

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Warner Bros. could face loss of at least $150 million on 'Digger' after tepid box office

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Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach set records for busiest month ever

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Why awards shows are leaving network TV for streaming

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Epic delays Disney game, tells developers to build it with AI

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Nicolas Cage says he won't work with Amazon again over AI dispute

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Netflix plans substantial layoffs, sources say

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Ex-Warner Bros. CEO pockets $600 million in sale to Paramount

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With Hollywood's history of failed mergers, this is the rocky road ahead for David Ellison and Skydance

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Joe Rogan renews multimillion-dollar podcast deal with Spotify

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A new Pixar film and the sequel to 'Michael' will receive tax credits from California

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ESPN's 2027 Super Bowl telecast will stream on Disney+

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Hiltzik: Trump rolls back fuel economy standards with another swipe at California's stringent anti-pollution rules

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With 'Forgotten Island,' DreamWorks Animation is betting that an original, Filipino story will draw audiences

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Why Neon put a Korean-language thriller in 1,500 U.S. theaters

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What the Paramount settlement means for Hollywood

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How L.A. stopped being Hollywood's leading star

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This Emmy-winning drama is Hollywood's 'Little Engine That Could,' championing production in L.A.

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'This is a complete decimation.' Why family businesses that built Hollywood are closing

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Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

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As robotaxi accidents increase in L.A., the data reveal the safer driver

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An AI radio DJ has shot to stardom in L.A. Human hosts aren't happy about it

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After a bruising battle for Warner Bros., David Ellison faces daunting challenges in Hollywood

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California's oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry struggles

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California's property insurance deserts are spreading to low-risk fire areas

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This private club catered to Hollywood elites. Then it came crashing down

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How top Paramount executive's ties with Vegas gambler unraveled

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

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Mattel's latest play to counter slowing Barbie sales: Water parks

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Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy, closes 3 California restaurants

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3 new In-N-Out Burger locations coming to Southern California. Here's where and when

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 splashes down off L.A. coast after 100-million-mile orbital journey

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Private spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to rescue aging NASA telescope

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Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected, study reveals

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California's economic growth expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains

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These 36 Starbucks locations in Southern California appear headed for closure

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California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure

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Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing

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Technology and the Internet

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'Human vs. Robot' cage match was a hit. State says event was illegal, but organizers aren't concerned

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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique'

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Uber executive overseeing robotaxi push is latest leader to leave

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The Victorian, a popular Santa Monica party mansion, set to shut down

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The Bloc is back on the market as downtown L.A.'s office market shows signs of bottoming out

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New Gehry concert hall takes shape in downtown Los Angeles

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Mortgage rates rise to the highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%

11 days ago

California condo fees are soaring. Some owners fear they can't survive

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From 'hands free' to 'eyes off': How General Motors is simulating its way to autonomous driving

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Google Maps backlash sends users looking for alternatives

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Trump's 'dyed' diesel order offers little relief as fuel prices hit records

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Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down second coaster amid safety concerns, rider death in Georgia

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Keurig says it's come up with plastic-free coffee pods

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Berkeley luxury fashion brand founders found dead outside upscale Oakland Hills home

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Taylor Farms recall expands as company pulls jalapeños from Trader Joe's, Target, among others

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California hopes to lure a new generation to electric cars, with help from rebates, high gas prices

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Waymos, robotaxis can now be ticketed by California police. But how exactly?

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Influencers want to adopt the 'analog lifestyle' for 2026. Here's how to join them

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What can you afford to buy? Use our calculator

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Should you sell your home to help your kids buy theirs?

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How do I keep checks from being stolen in the mail?

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Can a brokerage sell my shares without my permission?

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How can I make the IRS speed up my refund?

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Stocks edge back from their record following the first big batch of profit reports for the summer

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Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems

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Factory workers blame Trump's tariffs for lost jobs

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Google unveils new Fitbit line as fitness gadget competition heats up

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U.S. stocks hover near their latest record in mixed trading on Wall Street

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Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business

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In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety

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2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks

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Bipartisan group of senators calls for Trump administration to reverse Russian diesel plan

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details

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Anthropic's Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia crime website

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Wall Street finishes its record-setting week with gains

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The Great SoCal House Hunt

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