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Dascha Polanco, SAG-AFTRA executives Rebecca Damon, Ezra Knight and Fran Drescher

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SAG-AFTRA and the studios to resume talks

The union representing Hollywood actors, SAG-AFTRA, has agreed to resume bargaining with the major studios more than two months after its members went on strike.

Sept. 27, 2023

Technology and the Internet

An aerial image taken on August 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings on the waterfront burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii. At least 36 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire turned Lahaina to ashes, officials said August 9, 2023 as visitors asked to leave the island of Maui found themselves stranded at the airport. The fires began burning early August 8, scorching thousands of acres and putting homes, businesses and 35,000 lives at risk on Maui, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said in a statement. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

AI, robots and satellite sensors are helping in the fight against wildfires

Sept. 27, 2023

Grief and heartbreak trauma underscore the gun-focused action of "El Paso, Elsewhere."

Vampires, addiction, a broken heart and the metaphorical mayhem of ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’

Sept. 27, 2023

Members of the WGA picket in front of CBS Television City in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

Column: The writers’ strike was the first workplace battle between humans and AI. The humans won

Sept. 25, 2023

FILE - The Amazon logo is seen in Douai, northern France, April 16, 2020. In August 2022, Amazon has said it will spend billions of dollars in two gigantic acquisitions that, if approved, will broaden its ever growing presence in the lives of consumers. This time, the company is targeting two areas: health care and the "smart home." (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)

Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic

Sept. 25, 2023

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PASADENA, CA - JULY 25: A house is seen with a "For Sale" sign on it on July 25, 2005 in Pasadena, California. Existing home prices are shooting up at the fastest pace in nearly 25 years according to the National Association of Realtors. The record sales pace has produced a gain of 14.7 percent over the median home price a year ago, the biggest jump in prices since November 1980. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 53284411

Opinion: Can’t afford a house in L.A.? Here’s how that happened

Sept. 28, 2023

CULVER CITY, CA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - Olivia Simon enjoys a drink while waiting for her Tesla to be charged at a Tesla Supercharger station inside the garage at the Haven apartment complex in Culver City on September 21, 2023. Simon was visiting the area but is not a tenant at the Haven apartments. Besides the bank of Tesla Superchargers, Tesla Gen 2 chargers are also available in the garage at the apartments. Commercial landlords are scrambling to supply charging stations to the rapidly growing number of electric vehicle owners. It's suddenly a necessity to attract and keep tenants. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

The race is on for more EV charging stations at stores, offices and apartments

Sept. 25, 2023

In this aerial photo cattle grazes on a hillside with wind farms in the background in rural Solano County, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Silicon Valley billionaires and investors are behind a years-long, secretive land buying spree of more than 78 square miles (202 square kilometers) of farmland in Solano County with the goal of creating a new city.(AP Photo/Terry Chea)

What the billionaires planning a new Bay Area city can teach us about California housing

Sept. 23, 2023

007626.SF.0505.capitol.1.AS Photograph of architect Lou Naidorf in front of the Capitol Records building, one of several Los Angeles landmarks he designed, to illustrate story on his retirement after 10 years as dean of architecture at Woodbury University.

The architect of L.A.’s iconic Capitol Records building sets the record straight — again — on that needle

Sept. 21, 2023

Photo illustration of house and line coming out of them

Tracking home and rent prices in Southern California

Sept. 21, 2023

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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA-MAY 4, 2023:Cheech Manohar, 2nd from right, a writer and actor, strikes with other members of the Writers Guild of America outside of NBC/Universal Studios in Universal City. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

False starts, secret talks: Insiders tell how the writers’ strike ended with ‘Let’s make a deal’

The 2023 WGA strike lasted 148 days, making it one of the longest work stoppages in Hollywood history. Why did it last so long?

Sept. 27, 2023

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FILE - A tassel with 2023 on it rests on a graduation cap as students walk in a procession for Howard University's commencement in Washington, May 13, 2023. Deciding how to spend your first paycheck after graduating from college can be overwhelming, given the many competing demands on it. In addition to necessities like rent, food and transportation, new grads often also have student loans and credit card debt to pay down. Financial experts suggest first choosing the budgeting style that works best for you. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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How to tap an unused 529 college savings plan without getting taxed

Pulling money out of a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan for reasons other than the beneficiary’s education could cost you. But there are options.

FILE- This Nov. 29, 2018, file photo shows credit card logos posted on a store's door in Philadelphia. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t stopped Americans from keeping up with their credit card payments, thanks in large part to government relief programs passed by Congress earlier this year. For some, however, the ability to keep buying things with plastic and then pay the bill likely depends on whether current negotiations in Washington produce another round of economic aid.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Student loan payments are back. Is it time to consolidate your credit card debt?

Sept. 23, 2023

Evergreen Cemetery (site of Juanito's funeral) a location for the film Blood in Blood Out, in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The film Blood in Blood Out, Directed by Taylor Hackford was released on April 30, 1993, the film is now celebrating its thirty year anniversary.

What happens when your unmarried life partner dies without a will?

Sept. 17, 2023

Cathedral City, CA, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - Scenes of the aftermath of flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary as crews and residents of Horizon Rd. dig out from mud as deep as four feet. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

What to know about renters insurance, and what it does and doesn’t cover

Sept. 16, 2023

A "For Rent" sign is displayed along a neighborhood street in Mebane, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. U.S consumers have so far defied higher prices for gas, food, and rent and have been spending more in 2022, providing crucial support to the economy. How long that can continue will be one of the key factors affecting the economy and inflation this year. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

How landlords weigh your credit history when deciding whether to rent to you

Sept. 10, 2023

Divorce after 60: What happens to your health benefits?

Sept. 9, 2023

When selling a vacation home, here are the taxes to expect

Sept. 3, 2023

How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk

Sept. 2, 2023

Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington?

Aug. 30, 2023

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The Great SoCal House Hunt

Buying a home for the first time is one of life’s sweet milestones.

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