After watching his mother perform in a production of “A Raisin in the Sun” at Compton Community College when he was 9 years old, Anthony Anderson knew appearing on stage would be his life’s work. Over the next handful of years, he enrolled in programs across Los Angeles to achieve that dream. Then, one morning … Read more
First came the self-driving dream. Then came the backlash. Loading audio narration… For years, the EV maker has sold its cars with the promise that they would one day drive themselves. Last month, however, CEO Elon Musk dropped a bombshell when he told investors that some older Tesla vehicles will not be able to get … Read more
Carl’s Jr. began in 1941 as a hot dog cart on the corner of Florence and Central in Los Angeles and grew into one of the region’s best-known burger chains. Eight decades later, the now-global chain is struggling in its old neighborhood. Share via Close extra sharing options The high costs of doing business in … Read more
CHONGQING, China — Three years ago, in the idyllic town of Woodside south of San Francisco, the United States and China held their first high-level talks on the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. President Xi Jinping and his longtime foreign minister appeared serious in their conviction that a channel should be a established between Beijing and Washington … Read more
“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton. “I started getting tattoos,” he continued, “and then I thought: not difficult enough. Why don’t I compose some really niche, obscure film scores … Read more
TIJUANA — Justin Turner did not wear the correct jersey one day, and now he would pay for his sin. His teammates formed two lines, one facing the other. Turner snaked through the gauntlet, as his teammates playfully slapped and shoved him around. Turner is 41, an All-Star and World Series champion, one of the most beloved … Read more
OpenAI needs help reversing the American public’s souring view of data centers. Loading audio narration… The leading AI company shared a new job opening over the weekend for a position it called a “community engagement lead.” These new employees would be tasked with talking to local communities in places where it plans to build its … Read more
The Hollywood sign is ablaze as Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star now running for mayor of Los Angeles, suits up as Batman, enters City Hall and leads the people to overthrow a cabal of corrupt, out-of-touch progressives intent on destroying the city. Then he is Luke Skywalker. Dressed in a Jedi robe, he swoops … Read more
San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s run for California governor has been defined from the start by his donor list. Mahan entered the race late and with little statewide name recognition, but catapulted into contention thanks to massive funding from billionaire tech titans, venture capitalists, cryptocurrency investors and other Silicon Valley elites. In a state with … Read more
Gay comedian Sam Oh peered over to his roastee, Julian Stern, and prepared his first stream of jabs at his straight counterpart. After whipping through a few jokes about his appearance and occupation, he paused and looked to the audience at Beaches Tropicana nightclub in West Hollywood. “Oh wow, I actually learned right now that … Read more
Over the last five years, there has been a significant shift in how fashion and sports intersect, both on and off the court, with athletes’ influence extending beyond the court and into culture at large. Why now? And how has athlete style evolved? These were some of the questions that three prominent athlete stylists — … Read more
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer of California in the California Governor’s Cabinet, talks to a campaign supporter during the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Fryday is the former mayor of the Northern California city of Novato and serves as the state’s chief service officer, leading the … Read more
At KPMG US, workers might no longer need years of hands-on, repetitive work to get good at tax prep. Loading audio narration… The company is testing an AI-powered simulation tool designed to help employees build the skills they once gained through years of pencil pushing. The goal is to allow junior staffers, in particular, to … Read more
As steep fuel prices strain household budgets during the war with Iran, President Trump wants to suspend his government’s tax on gasoline. It’s a move Trump can’t do on his own — and the president has yet to specify how long he’d like such a pause to last. But lawmakers on both sides of the … Read more
WASHINGTON — A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy requires members of Congress to seek advance approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities. It’s the latest twist in a months-long effort by ICE to restrict such visits by lawmakers, which have skyrocketed amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. California Reps. … Read more