Streaming fees on the rise leads to more consumers paying for ads
When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break. But, over the years,…
New Mexico social media harms lawsuit ends in $375 million verdict
Jurors in New Mexico leapfrogged their California peers Tuesday, handing down a $375 million verdict against Meta for endangering children while a similar lawsuit remains pending in Los Angeles County.…
‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees
Epic Games, the developer of the popular video game “Fortnite,” is laying off more than 1,000 employees and cutting $500 million in costs. Chief Executive Tim Sweeney announced the cuts…
Walmart delivery by Google company drone may soon be coming to the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area residents who want food, groceries or other small items sent to their homes will soon have another option: drone delivery. Wing, a California startup owned by…
Zoox robotaxis to roam in more San Francisco areas and new cities
The Bay Area-based robotaxi company Zoox is trying to get ahead of the competition with a significant expansion in San Francisco and Las Vegas and plans to launch in Austin,…
Inside L.A.’s world of millionaire ‘crypto kids,’ scammers and cops
Daniel landed in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and a hard drive containing $350,000 in bitcoin. The 17-year-old’s lifestyle was intended to draw attention: Parties at the hottest clubs. Rented…
Santa Monica League of Women Voters honors civic leaders
The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica used its 2026 Yellow Rose Awards on Wednesday night to honor women whose work has shaped civic life, sustainability, and community care…
Pacific Palisades Scout Troop 223 Rebuilds After Fire
At 13 years old, Emmett Haggenmiller has already opened a bank account, managed a professional budget, coordinated meals and logistics for camping trips, and led community service projects restoring monarch…
From comeback to cultural moment with Venice Fest arrives at the beach for the first time
What started as a pandemic era block party has grown into one of the Westside’s most anticipated community gatherings, and this Saturday it reaches a defining milestone. On March 21,…
Pentagon’s attempt to strong-arm Anthropic rouses resistance and reflection in Silicon Valley
Artificial intelligence powerhouse Anthropic’s battle with the Pentagon has sparked some soul-searching in Silicon Valley that could reshape the tech sector’s complicated relationship with war and the White House. Anthropic…