I quit running and took up Pilates. Here’s how that turned out

About a year and a half ago, it occurred to me that if I didn’t start…

California jobs picture brightens in May; unemployment drops

In a surprisingly strong economic report, California employers stepped up their hiring in May and the…

Fisker Inc. files for bankruptcy protection after heavy losses

Fisker Group Inc., the struggling Manhattan Beach electric vehicle manufacturer, said it filed for Chapter 11…

Fisker Inc. files for bankruptcy protection after heavy losses

Fisker Group Inc., the struggling Manhattan Beach electric vehicle manufacturer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

Hiltzik: How the fast-food industry uses deceptive employment numbers

The fast-food industry has been wringing its hands over the devastating impact on its business from…

Some closed 99 Cents Only locations could reopen as Dollar Tree

Dozens of recently closed 99 Cents Only stores across the Southland could reopen with another bargain…

Job growth in California lags; unemployment remains highest in U.S.

California posted another month of anemic job growth in April, keeping the state’s unemployment rate the…

The 10 most memorable things to do on the West Coast

I couldn’t help it. In the course of scouting out great adventures for West Coast 101…

Highway 39 is a low-key wildflower viewing spot, for now

If you thought the wildflower season was over in Southern California, think again. The easily accessible…

Tesla cutting 601 jobs in Bay Area, a sign of more problems

In the fourth straight week of layoff announcements, Tesla said it is now concentrating on reducing…