DoorDash settlement: Company to pay $131.5M after underpaying New York City delivery workers
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims it underpaid New York City delivery workers, ending a legal battle with the city.
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Steve Hilton takes aim at Los Angeles street vending during exclusive FOX 11 walk
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called for overturning California’s sidewalk-vending law, arguing it hurts brick-and-mortar businesses....
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery....
California reaches settlement with Paramount, paving way for Warner Bros. merger
Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with California and other states that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward....
Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says
Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with a group of state attorneys general that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, a person familiar with the matter told the AP. T...
Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing
The company has to keep open and running both the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots — maybe one of the most visible wins for the city.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Medical Examiner report . An autopsy had not yet been complet...
Collector says $130K in vintage collectibles stolen from Corona storage unit
A vintage collectibles dealer says approximately $130,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a storage unit in Corona, dealing a major setback to his business....
Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?
Government regulators are accusing telehealth companies of deceptive, unethical business practices, including disclosing their customers’ health data.
Australian woman completes monthlong run along Colorado River to raise awareness on water crisis
An Australian businesswoman completed a monthlong run along the entire length of the Colorado River to raise awareness of the water crisis.
Thousands of Bay Area, SoCal security guards at major retailers and tech giants begin strike
Nearly 14,000 security guards across the Bay Area and Southern California at luxury stores and major tech companies began striking Friday morning, saying they're protecting billions of dollars in wealth but struggling to make ends meet....
Jaclyn Smith at 80: From 'Charlie's Angels' to building a business empire
Jaclyn Smith reflects on "Charlie's Angels," her business success, lifelong friendship with Farrah Fawcett and more in a new episode of "On the Red Carpet: ICONS."...
Scary good savings: Pet Halloween costumes discounted now at major stores
Find the cutest pet costumes this Halloween from Chewy, Walmart & Kohl's.
Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build itself as fears grow over an AI takeover
Anthropic’s Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab said in an announcement Thursday. Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic’s model research and development, which the company said means it can complete m...
A brothel was hiding inside this Silicon Valley day spa, and business was brisk, D.A. says
A Cupertino massage spa has been accused of providing sexual services to about 30 customers daily, authorities said.
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from US Costco stores
DoorDash and Uber Eats can now bring Costco to you, nationwide. DoorDash said Costco was among the most-searched retailers not yet on its U.S. platform, and it will now deliver groceries, household items, and electronics....
OpenAI reveals new instances of ‘concerning' AI behavior during testing
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances o...
The sale ends today! Shop Ulta's 21+ Days of Beauty and find the best deals while you can
This is your last chance to shop Ulta's 21-Day Beauty Event and save big on your favorite products.
$1 million in homeless funds for a nightclub? New LA fraud cases allege bribery and theft
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli, seen last month, said Wednesday that when it came to homelessness spending in L.A., "nobody was minding the shop." (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Federal and county law enforcement announced charges Wednesday against three...
A Summer Olympics economic windfall is headed for SoCal, a new analysis says
L.A.-based analysts say the 2028 Olympics will supercharge revenue, jobs and taxes. Projections for the Paris Olympics didn't pan out.
Jimmy Kimmel's Guillermo joins Joelle Garguilo for a salsa surprise at ABC News HQ
Not only is Guillermo part of the newest season of "Dancing with the Stars," but he also has a new line of salsas available for purchase in stores now....
Costco opening 10 new stores in the US and 4 in Canada as expansion continues - See where
Costco is continuing its expansion plans with 10 new locations in the U.S. and four in Canada opening over the next two months with more planned locations in the works....
GameStop says 'select' closed stores to reopen nationwide
GameStop says it is reopening "select" stores across the country as company insiders make new investments in the video game retailer's stock.
27,000 feet of LADWP cable stolen as leaders push for crackdown on metal theft
Local politicians, law enforcement officials and business leaders are urging Gov. Newsom to sign a bill they say would help crack down on copper theft rings....
Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale 2026: Everything you need to know to shop now
Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale.
Murder charges dismissed against ex-LA businessman accused in murders-for-hire
Murder charges have been dismissed against a former LA businessman who is accused of orchestrating two murders-for-hire more than a decade ago. Richard Wall Sr. was extradited earlier this year from Montenegro, and the LA County District Attorney’s Office said Monday an extraditi...
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
As California closes state prisons, rural towns like Susanville and Blythe struggle with lost jobs, shrinking populations and uncertain economic futures....
Shocking video shows car slam through front of Droopy's Tattoo Shop in Inglewood
Shocking video from a strip mall in Inglewood shows a car careening into Droopy's Tattoo Shop on Thursday, with two men miraculously walking away.
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
Price of diesel in California hits high of $8.09, breaking another record
The price of diesel hit another record high in California overnight, rising to $8.09, and that increase could pass down extra costs onto shoppers.
Gallery featuring neurodivergent artists opens on Venice's Abbott Kinney
Some of the featured art at "Limitless" (Courtesy Help Group ) A new space celebrating the art of autistic and neurodiverse youths has opened on Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice, amid the trendy coffee shops and boutiques. Called “Limitless,” the space is a project of Help Group...
Your health insurance bills are about to go up
Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, Obamacare or Medicare. In some cases, the premium increases may be the largest in decades and are driven by numerous economic pressures. But they won’t...
San Pedro sushi restaurant Senfuku to close after 45 years
Senfuku, a beloved Japanese family restaurant in San Pedro, is preparing to close its doors after 45 years of serving the community.
Compton man sentenced for assaulting federal officer during anti-ICE protest
A Compton man was sentenced Friday to three years in federal prison for throwing rocks and injuring a federal officer during a June 2025 immigration enforcement operation near a Home Depot store in Paramount. Elpidio Reyna, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aen...
SoCal party business abruptly shuts down, leaving families out thousands of dollars before events
A Southern California party venue business that once hosted weddings, quinceañeras and sweet 16 celebrations has shut down both of its locations.
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
Jury finds Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty in murder-for-hire case
Jurors on Friday found Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial in connection with a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center. The federal grand jury began deliberations Wednesday and reached a verdict on Friday afternoon, acco...
South LA power outages leave some residents without air conditioning for hours
Power was restored Friday for thousands of South Los Angeles customers, some of whom were without air conditioning for hours during a stretch of high humidity and above-normal temperatures. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the outages were caused by overloaded e...
Apple executive gives insights on new folding iPhone Duo, emphasizes privacy with Siri AI
Apple executive Kaiann Drance says the company's approach to AI is focusing on "personal context but with privacy at its core," as she sat down to speak about the rollout of the new folding iPhone Duo and other upgrades....
Get up to 70% off home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
Becerra backers with business in Sacramento spend tens of millions boosting his gubernatorial bid
Companies and special interest groups with some of the diciest issues expected to land on California's next governor's desk are among the top financial backers of Democrat Xavier Becerra, the gubernatorial front-runner....
LA28 seeks to showcase local and small food businesses
LA28 is seeking local vendors to help feed fans during the Olympic and Paralympic games. This is the first time in Olympic and Paralympic games history that local, small businesses and vendors will play a central role in the games’ food and beverage strategy. Applications are ope...
A bus lane through Eagle Rock is slated to open before the Olympics. Will it hurt businesses?
Residents and small-business owners in Eagle Rock have for years questioned Metro's plans to create a bus lane they believe will inundate the area with new traffic....
Looking back at 9/11: How the attacks shaped the last 25 years
Twenty-five years after two hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Center in clouds of dust, Lower Manhattan is thriving. The Financial District is now FiDi, with twice as many residents, and new bars and restaurants in a neighborhood that once closed up when Wall Street’s ...