Yelp versus Google: an antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

San Francisco —  For years, Yelp has complained about Google’s practices, alleging that the tech giant placed…

Why Fashion Nova bought a $118-million office space in Beverly Hills

When fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova was searching for a new headquarters, the pull of Beverly Hills…

Who’s next to join Curry, James and Durant in $500-million NBA club?

Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through…

Allstate approved for 34% increase in homeowners insurance rates

Allstate has received approval to raise its California homeowners insurance premiums by an average of 34%…

Bright summer box office gives a gloomy film industry hope

Foul-mouthed superheroes, babbling Minions and plenty of Anxiety (the animated kind) have propelled this summer’s box…

Michael Crichton’s family sues Warner Bros. over ‘ER’ reboot

The estate of mega-selling author Michael Crichton filed suit against Warner Bros. Television, actor Noah Wyle…

Hiltzik: Our nonpolarized politics – Los Angeles Times

A funny thing happened after July 21, when President Biden ended his campaign for reelection. It’s…

Major gift accelerates plans for UCLA medical research hub

The reincarnation of a shuttered Los Angeles retail mecca as a sprawling UCLA research center has…

Hiltzik: Why health insurers won’t pay for these miracle weight-loss drugs

It’s rare — miraculously rare — that a drug can have such a pronounced effect that…

Babe Ruth ‘called shot’ Yankees jersey sells for record $24 million

Babe Ruth’s New York Yankees jersey from his supposed “called shot” home run in the 1932…