SoCal-based Skechers sees rising revenue as other brands struggle
In a crowded sneaker market roiled by the stumbles of its longtime king, Manhattan Beach-based Skechers has been climbing its way up the ranks. While...
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Get paid or sue? How the news business is combating the threat of AI
Journalist Javier Cabral wanted to test Google’s much-hyped, experimental artificial intelligence-powered search results. So he typed out a question about a topic he knew intimately:...
San Francisco seeks to ban software critics accuse of inflating rents
San Francisco this week moved to ban the use of property management software that critics allege is used to artificially raise rents and discourage competition....
Southwest Airlines to end open seating, offer red-eye flights
For the first time since it was founded more than half a century ago, Southwest Airlines will assign seats — a shift that will allow...
‘Halo’ and ‘Destiny 2’ video game studio Bungie to lay off 17% of staff
Sony Corp.-owned video game company Bungie said Wednesday it would lay off 17% of its workforce — or 220 people — amid economic difficulties in...
How California insurers base premiums on your home’s wildfire risk
In the past several years, homeowners across the state have been either burdened with extremely high insurance premiums or have struggled to find coverage at...
L.A. fashion brand Fred Segal will close its last two stores
Fred Segal, once a centerpiece to the Los Angeles fashion scene, closed its two remaining stores Tuesday, bringing a quiet end — at least for...
Well-known stock trader charged with making millions in scheme
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators in Los Angeles announced charges Friday against prominent stock analyst Andrew Left, alleging he made millions of dollars of ill-gotten...
FAA clears SpaceX Falcon 9 for launch after review of rocket malfunction
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration to resume launch operations after the company determined the cause of an engine...
More than 50 Big Lots stores to close in California
Big Lots, the discount retail chain known for carrying a wide assortment of goods, is closing more than 50 stores in California amid flagging sales...