What to know about Trump’s ties with Hollywood super agent Ari Emanuel

Last month, President-elect Donald Trump entered a sold-out Madison Square Garden to attend the mixed martial…

Opinion: Why we’re so obsessed with clearing out our stuff

When I asked my mother what she might like for her birthday this year, she quickly…

Deal-hungry shoppers kick off holidays with Black Friday

Bustling crowds and early morning lines were back as this year’s Black Friday weekend kicked off…

Button batteries that power household items can be deadly

The round batteries, small as buttons and shiny as coins, are prized for the energy they…

Workers at a Las Vegas casino are on strike. Here’s what to know

Hundreds of hospitality workers at a Las Vegas casino walked off the job Nov. 15, launching…

Rivian receives conditional $6.6-billion federal loan to fund expansion

Irvine electric-vehicle maker Rivian has received conditional approval for a federal loan of up to $6.6…

Hiltzik: Don’t believe Trump’s pledge to leave Social Security alone

Despite all the talk about Donald Trump being a unique political figure in American history, there’s…

After SAG and WGA strikes, Hollywood workers demand more

Video game performers. Visual effects artists. Animation workers. Intimacy coordinators. More than a year after overlapping…

Column: It’s the season for scams, so here’s a piece of advice: Never do business with strangers

The text arrived midday, saying a delivery to me was on hold. To fix the problem,…

L.A. hotel owners warn wage hike would scuttle Olympics room deal

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday postponed a vote on a major boost to wages…