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The state recently experienced four of its five hottest August days in the last 35 years — and its power grid wasn’t prepared.
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In its most sweeping content policy decision to date, Facebook has banished the QAnon conspiracy theory outright, saying its spread is associated with ‘real world harm.’
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About one-third of the people who have applied for H1-B visas in recent years would be denied under the new rules, a Homeland Security official said.
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Breaking up Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google was among the recommendations by the House antitrust subcommittee.
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Boeing expects a turbulent ride ahead for the world’s jetliner market, with sales shrinking sharply this decade before eventually rebounding in the 2030s.
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Stocks dropped suddenly on Wall Street after President Trump ordered a stop to negotiations with Democrats over another round of stimulus for the economy.
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The USA Today Washington bureau chief will be in charge when Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris face off on Wednesday.
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The 60-year-old Surfer magazine has been shut down amid what the editor in chief called “the COVID economy.”
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Nick Littlemore, the musician behind the electronic acts Pnau and Empire of the Sun, just listed his Hollywood Craftsman for $1.8 million.
A survey of 67 workers highlighted the issues faced by people of color, women and LGBTQ people in the tech industry.
The coronavirus-related closures hurt many small businesses. But before that, Black-owned businesses already faced hurdles in getting financing.
Beneath the fury over George Floyd’s death lie longstanding economic inequities that have plagued California’s 2.6 million black people.
Hollywood has worked to increase diversity in its lowers ranks. But the top writing jobs in film and TV still largely go to white men.
Voters consistently say they trust President Trump on the economy more than Joe Biden. But in the key battleground state of Wisconsin, that advantage for Trump has not translated into a lead in polls.
Card clubs are given the green light to reopen under limited conditions
Regal and Cineworld theaters in the U.S. and U.K. will temporarily close because of the latest postponement of the release of the new James Bond film.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has delayed releasing reopening guidance for California theme parks amid pushback from industry leaders on the state’s initial plans.
Amazon says that nearly 20,000 of its workers have tested positive or been presumed infected with the coronavirus.
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Can you get fired if you don’t return to the office because of coronavirus concerns? Yes — but with a lot of caveats. Here are some strategies and legal protections.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s move will provide some relief for people dealing with economic pain from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Many homeowners who delay mortgage payments through forbearance plans will be allowed to make missed payments when the home is sold or the loan term is over.
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Millions of homeowners have signed up for mortgage forbearance programs. But there is confusion and concern over how they will pay back what they owe.
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Job seeking in an uncertain economy is difficult enough. Throw in fears of contracting the coronavirus, home quarantines and hiring freezes, and the hunt becomes harder.
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If you’re having second thoughts about a dorm room or off-campus apartment you signed up for, you may have options. Here are ways to potentially get out of your lease or cancel your contract.
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Many people are better off paying down their debt on their own rather than taking out another loan.
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Liz Weston, Certified Financial Planner, is a personal finance columnist for the Los Angeles Times and NerdWallet.
Emmy-winning actress Jacqueline MacInnes Woods of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ is asking $2.1 million for her charming Hollywood Hills treehouse.
The developers want to meet with community activists after the previous buyer backed out because of neighborhood opposition.
Pop star Katy Perry just put her Beverly Hills Post Office home of two years on the market for $7.95 million.
LeBron James finally closed in the 90210, shelling out $36.75 million for the Mediterranean-style estate of ‘The Young and the Restless’ co-creator Lee Phillip Bell.
Hotelier Patrick Nesbitt’s Montecito estate, once listed for $65 million, will be sold at auction to the highest bidder in November.
Company Town
The shutdown in production and the streaming services’ insatiable appetite for new I.P. has led to a surge in sales of film and TV rights for books during COVID-19. That has been a boon for agencies.
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Cinema stocks were hammered after Regal owner Cineworld said it would re-close its locations this week.
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Pearlstine, who just celebrated his 78th birthday, made the announcement Monday during a meeting with top editors and then in a note to staff members.
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Audience demand for TV shows with diverse casts outpaced their supply in the last three years, according to a new study that challenges Hollywood assumptions about which programming travels well.
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Burbank-based studio Warner Bros. was sued in L.A. by a senior female marketing executive who says she faced resistance from male executives and hostility from an “old boys’ club” before she was terminated in December.
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Some companies have become more accepting of permanent work-from-home arrangements — but it’s often on employees to sell their bosses on it.
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John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and Shaquille O’Neal are making waves in the housing market.
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The developers want to meet with community activists after the previous buyer backed out because of neighborhood opposition.
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Electric vehicles will upend the business of selling cars. How will dealers respond?
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In its most sweeping content policy decision to date, Facebook has banished the QAnon conspiracy theory outright, saying its spread is associated with ‘real world harm.’
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About one-third of the people who have applied for H1-B visas in recent years would be denied under the new rules, a Homeland Security official said.
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Tesla, the stock market’s most valuable car company, sold 139,300 cars in the third quarter. But conditions suggest it needs to be selling much more.
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Volvo introduced its Advanced Air Cleaner for 2021 models in the U.S.
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The switch to 5G wireless technology could leave millions of older vehicles cut off from emergency services unless manufacturers upgrade systems.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to ban new combustion cars by 2035 will reshape the California car market.
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The L.A. County assessor says a recent GOP fundraising letter seems to have tried to trick recipients into thinking it was from his office.
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Culver City-based Cove aims for a December pilot launch of what it calls the first water bottle made entirely from biodegradable materials.
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Wall Street rallied Monday as hopes for economic aid from Washington helped it recover all its knee-jerk losses after learning President Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
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A period of widespread long-term unemployment could turn the viral recession into a more painful, extended downturn.
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The unpredictable cybersecurity pioneer and sometime presidential hopeful is accused of failing to file U.S. tax returns from 2014 to 2018 and hiding assets including real estate, a vehicle and a yacht in the name of others.
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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker just sold his desert digs in Paradise Valley, Ariz., for $3.45 million.
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The longtime home of late MOCA co-founder Merry Norris just sold for $4.75 million in the Bird Streets of Hollywood Hills.
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There are growing signs that Samsung is finally poised to make meaningful inroads in 5G, boosted by the confluence of rollouts across the world and intensifying pressure from governments of U.S. allies to block Huawei, the sector’s biggest player, from their networks.
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Palantir Technologies Inc.’s direct listing left some shareholders wondering whether the 17-year-old company was really ready to go public.
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‘James Bond’ star Pierce Brosnan just slapped a $100-million price tag on his Thai-inspired retreat on Malibu’s Broad Beach.
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In Hancock Park, a 1920s Spanish Revival-style home once owned by a pair of Getty Center architectural historians is asking $2.299 million.
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Here are 10 tips to get and keep remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic — and thrive while doing it.
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Disney’s blunt criticism of coronavirus restrictions is putting more pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom and health officials at a critical moment.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 3216 which would have provided protections for workers laid off during the pandemic
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Many California firms will have to increase the diversity of their boards of directors under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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California’s wineries in Napa and Sonoma are being hammered on multiple fronts. Vintners are growing weary.
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Companies like DoorDash, Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber Eats must sign formal agreements with local restaurants before advertising food delivery to customers.
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Smoke from the California and Pacific Northwest wildfires has tainted grapes in some of the nation’s most celebrated wine regions.
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A plurality of the poll’s likely voters — 49% — said they favor Proposition 15, which would overhaul 1978’s landmark Proposition 13
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A new poll found 39% of likely voters support Proposition 22, compared with 36% who oppose the measure that would allow app-based companies to treat their workers as independent contractors, exempting them from employment law AB 5.
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Tax law changes can sour what seemed like a good bet. Also: claiming Social Security survivor benefits, getting a free credit report weekly.
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The reasons that credit scores decline are many. Best to check your credit report. Also: A reader’s grandson learns an expensive car loan lesson.
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If you’re facing a big hospital bill, especially if you’re unemployed and uninsured, resist any pressure to put it on your credit card.
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Your home has a tax basis. And when a spouse dies, it changes. How to sort out the numbers. Also: Financial planning for those with lower incomes.
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A felony doesn’t preclude you from claiming Social Security if you work enough years to qualify for benefits. Also: backdoor Roth IRA contributions, 2020 taxes and stimulus money.
