https://www.latimes.com/business Business en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:17:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/portos-bakery-moving-forward-in-downtown-disney-replacing-earl-of-sandwich Disney filed demolition permits this month for the building that previously housed La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney just steps away from the entrance to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. The site will be the future home of the seventh Porto's Bakery location in Southern California. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:17:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/portos-bakery-moving-forward-in-downtown-disney-replacing-earl-of-sandwich https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/residential-skyscraper-for-downtown-l-a-mall-clears-hurdle-to-city-approval A planned new residential skyscraper for downtown Los Angeles has cleared a key regulatory hurdle to be built in an usual location — on top of an existing parking garage. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:02:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/residential-skyscraper-for-downtown-l-a-mall-clears-hurdle-to-city-approval https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/trader-joes-to-open-5-new-locations-in-california The grocery chain Trader Joe's said on its website that 21 locations are opening soon, including five in California. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:14:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/trader-joes-to-open-5-new-locations-in-california https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/need-a-balm-for-these-troubled-times-i-recommend-the-works-of-p-g-wodehouse From Mr. Mulliner to Bertie and Jeeves, P.G. Wodehouse's creations make me laugh out loud. In today's world, that's gold Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/need-a-balm-for-these-troubled-times-i-recommend-the-works-of-p-g-wodehouse https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/gold-prices-jewelry-district-melting-tariffs Jewelers are seeing a gold rush of customers eager to melt family heirlooms and other pieces as prices spike. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/gold-prices-jewelry-district-melting-tariffs https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/23-and-me-congressmen-letter Three congressmen on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the genetic testing company 23andMe on Thursday, asking the company questions about its data privacy policies. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:34:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/23-and-me-congressmen-letter https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/eaton-fire-victims-state-farm-protest-delayed-claims-rate-hikes Eaton fire victims on Thursday petitioned officials to reject State Farm's proposed rate hikes and investigate alleged service delays following the Jan. 7 fires. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:51:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/eaton-fire-victims-state-farm-protest-delayed-claims-rate-hikes https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/hundreds-of-southern-california-edison-planners-technicians-want-a-union Workers at the electric utility on Thursday filed a petition for a union election with the federal labor board, kick-starting a long-simmering unionization effort. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/hundreds-of-southern-california-edison-planners-technicians-want-a-union https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/google-held-a-monopoly-in-online-ad-tech-us-judge-finds In another major legal blow to Google, a federal judge Thursday ruled that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over some advertising technology. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:12:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/google-held-a-monopoly-in-online-ad-tech-us-judge-finds https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/uncertainty-about-construction-costs-torments-builders-caught-up-in-tariff-battle Uncertainty about which imports will be socked with new tariffs and when they'll go into effect has thrown a cloud over home builders and other real estate developers trying to pay for new construction throughout Southern California. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/uncertainty-about-construction-costs-torments-builders-caught-up-in-tariff-battle https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-19/despite-being-a-series-the-chosen-bet-big-on-theatrical-heres-why "The Chosen," a TV series about the life of Jesus Christ, has attracted Christians and non-churchgoers alike. Now in its fifth season, it has made a splash debuting on theatrical screens. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-19/despite-being-a-series-the-chosen-bet-big-on-theatrical-heres-why https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/netflix-announces-first-quarter-results Some analysts believe Netflix will weather any pullback in the advertising market caused by global trade disputes. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:13:15 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/netflix-announces-first-quarter-results https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/disney-relies-on-its-parks-to-generate-money-tariffs-could-jeopardize-this-part-of-the-company Already facing a new rival theme park in Orlando, Fla., Disney must now contend with a more difficult economic environment that could dampen attendance. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/disney-relies-on-its-parks-to-generate-money-tariffs-could-jeopardize-this-part-of-the-company https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/cbs-wins-a-temporary-reprieve-in-wheel-of-fortune-jeopardy-fight-with-sony Last week, a judge ruled that Sony Pictures Television could take over distribution of the lucrative game shows. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:48:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/cbs-wins-a-temporary-reprieve-in-wheel-of-fortune-jeopardy-fight-with-sony https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/wga-bans-martin-scorsese-randall-emmett-film-project The WGA warns writers against working on 'Wall of White,' a proposed film from Randall Emmett and the legendary filmmaker. Emmett says, 'We have every intention to settle this dispute in the coming weeks.' Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:11:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/wga-bans-martin-scorsese-randall-emmett-film-project https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/will-trumps-tariffs-crash-tvs-spring-ad-selling-party The timing of an economic downturn could lead to companies cutting their ad budgets. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/will-trumps-tariffs-crash-tvs-spring-ad-selling-party https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/apple-and-other-tech-stocks-rebound-trump-tariffs-china Apple, Nvidia and other tech company stocks rebounded on Monday, after the Trump administration said tariffs affecting the electronics industry on products like smartphones are coming later. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:31:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/apple-and-other-tech-stocks-rebound-trump-tariffs-china https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/filmla-report-first-quarter-2025 The news of decreasing film production in Los Angeles comes as lawmakers continue pushing for a revamped film and TV tax incentive program. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/filmla-report-first-quarter-2025 https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/trump-fired-a-tariff-torpedo-at-china-and-hit-boeing-right-between-the-eyes Boeing already was suffering in its competition with Airbus before Trump started his tariff war. That won't make things any easier for America's top export company. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:16 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/trump-fired-a-tariff-torpedo-at-china-and-hit-boeing-right-between-the-eyes https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-16/trumps-kafkaesque-attack-on-social-security-declaring-living-people-as-dead Trump administration declared 6,300 living people to be dead, in a dystopian attack on Social Security. 'If they can do this to somebody, they can do it to anybody.' Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-16/trumps-kafkaesque-attack-on-social-security-declaring-living-people-as-dead https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-11/no-one-understands-trumps-thinking-on-tariffs-here-are-the-top-guesses Trump's abrupt reversal on tariffs still leaves international trade policy in chaos. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-11/no-one-understands-trumps-thinking-on-tariffs-here-are-the-top-guesses https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-15/as-hollywood-faces-tariff-trouble-dont-downplay-the-china-problem-the-wide-shot Though Hollywood isn’t as dependent on global trade as, say, the microchip industry, there are several ways the current situation could play out. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-15/as-hollywood-faces-tariff-trouble-dont-downplay-the-china-problem-the-wide-shot https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-08/why-hollywood-is-not-alarmed-enough-about-gen-z-the-wide-shot New data suggests that the way young people consume entertainment is changing. And Hollywood isn’t paying enough attention. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:00:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-08/why-hollywood-is-not-alarmed-enough-about-gen-z-the-wide-shot https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-01/the-traditional-indie-film-system-is-broken-this-company-is-trying-to-work-around-it-the-wide-shot Los Angeles-based Cineverse’s success comes at a time when many people believe the traditional way of releasing movies — with broad-based, expensive national ad campaigns — is broken for some types of movies. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-01/the-traditional-indie-film-system-is-broken-this-company-is-trying-to-work-around-it-the-wide-shot https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-11-19/hbo-mark-ruffalo-fire-ellenville-ny-families-left-behind HBO's alleged role in a raging fire on the set of its miniseries 'I Know This Much Is True,' starring Mark Ruffalo, still upsets residents of a small New York town who say they've been neglected amid finger-pointing over the fire's cause. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-11-19/hbo-mark-ruffalo-fire-ellenville-ny-families-left-behind https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-08-28/on-location-education-child-actors-film-sets-child-labor-laws-teachers-parents-sag-aftra-iatse Set teachers who work on film and TV productions say the system intended to protect the health and welfare of minor actors is subject to numerous conflicts and frequently falls short, according to a Times review. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-08-28/on-location-education-child-actors-film-sets-child-labor-laws-teachers-parents-sag-aftra-iatse https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-07-13/alec-baldwin-trial-tossed-misconduct-evidence The judge in the Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case dismissed the criminal charge after discovering the extent of an alleged effort to conceal potential evidence. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:32:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-07-13/alec-baldwin-trial-tossed-misconduct-evidence https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-02/kanye-west-and-the-story-of-donda-academy-spectacular-spiral Lawsuits and interviews The Times conducted provide a fresh glimpse into the extraordinary dysfunction inside Donda and the erratic behavior of its controversial founder that led to its unraveling. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-02/kanye-west-and-the-story-of-donda-academy-spectacular-spiral https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-12/teslas-brand-has-taken-a-hit-over-elon-musks-activities-in-washington With Chief Executive Elon Musk playing a prominent role in the Trump administration, many Tesla drivers are no longer happy about supporting the car brand. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:33:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-12/teslas-brand-has-taken-a-hit-over-elon-musks-activities-in-washington https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-18/california-fair-plan-the-home-insurer-of-last-resort-may-need-bailout-after-fire-losses California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-18/california-fair-plan-the-home-insurer-of-last-resort-may-need-bailout-after-fire-losses https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-12-12/wells-fargos-move-is-a-milestone-in-california-banking Wells Fargo's decision to move its headquarters in San Francisco is the latest sign of how the banking industry is becoming less prominent in California. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-12-12/wells-fargos-move-is-a-milestone-in-california-banking https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-12-03/what-to-know-about-trump-ties-with-hollywood-mogul-ari-emanuel While Hollywood attempts to navigate the new Trump administration, Ari Emanuel appears well positioned to maneuver through the next four years thanks to his longtime close ties to Donald Trump and friends. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-12-03/what-to-know-about-trump-ties-with-hollywood-mogul-ari-emanuel https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-07-17/founders-of-pasadena-company-that-got-billions-selling-covid-tests-are-embroiled-in-a-legal-fight A group of businessmen came together during the pandemic and made $5 billion in revenue selling COVID tests to the British government. Then the lawsuits started. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-07-17/founders-of-pasadena-company-that-got-billions-selling-covid-tests-are-embroiled-in-a-legal-fight https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-10-02/b-riley-bryant-frg-franchise-group-brian-kahn-deal Bryant Riley assembled his L.A. financial service company over 20 years, serving small- to mid-cap companies. Now, his biggest deal ever has gone bad and he's struggling to save his namesake company. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-10-02/b-riley-bryant-frg-franchise-group-brian-kahn-deal https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-09-10/shoe-surgeon-dominic-ciambrone Dominic Ciambrone makes luxury bespoke sneakers for LeBron James, Justin Bieber and other celebrities. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-09-10/shoe-surgeon-dominic-ciambrone https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-10/state-farm-seeks-emergency-rate-hike-amid-questions-over-finances-fire-response State Farm, the largest home insurer in California, continues to seek approval of a 22% emergency rate hike even as it faces complaints over its handling of insurance claims. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-10/state-farm-seeks-emergency-rate-hike-amid-questions-over-finances-fire-response https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-04/trump-backlash-media-msnbc-abc-cbs-ap An emboldened president and his allies have launched a vigorous campaign to use levers of government to intimidate an increasingly fragmented and polarized media, experts say. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-04/trump-backlash-media-msnbc-abc-cbs-ap https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-15/revolve-clothing-faces-lawsuit-influencers-marketing-scheme Fashion brand Revolve faces a $50-million class-action lawsuit alleging that influencers hid paid brand endorsements in an advertising 'scheme.' Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-15/revolve-clothing-faces-lawsuit-influencers-marketing-scheme https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/los-angeles-importers-and-exporters Business owners across Los Angeles who rely on imported goods are bracing for higher prices as Trump imposes steep taxes on products from several countries. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/los-angeles-importers-and-exporters https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-18/nasa-astronauts-butch-wilmore-and-suni-williams-return-to-earth-after-9-months-stuck-in-space NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:57:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-18/nasa-astronauts-butch-wilmore-and-suni-williams-return-to-earth-after-9-months-stuck-in-space https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-03-14/spacex-launches-crew-to-space-station-to-replace-stuck-astronauts The replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station aboard the Crew Dragon, which launched from Kennedy Space Center. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:29:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-03-14/spacex-launches-crew-to-space-station-to-replace-stuck-astronauts https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-12-04/billionaire-who-performed-the-first-private-spacewalk-is-trumps-pick-to-lead-nasa Jared Isaacman, CEO and founder of a credit card-processing company, has been a close collaborator with Elon Musk ever since buying his first chartered flight with SpaceX. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:25:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-12-04/billionaire-who-performed-the-first-private-spacewalk-is-trumps-pick-to-lead-nasa https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-28/california-wine-industry-trump-tariffs-canada-boycott California's wine country struggles with changing tastes, foreign competition and too many grapes on the vine. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-28/california-wine-industry-trump-tariffs-canada-boycott https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-07/us-unemployment U.S. job growth slowed at the start of the year as employers held back on hiring amid increased uncertainty about the economy and Trump policies. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:17:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-07/us-unemployment https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-03/trump-delays-tariffs-on-mexico-easing-stocks-but-canada-and-china-remain-in-play Stocks largely recover from an early tumble after Trump confirms one-month delay in imposing tariffs on Mexico. But tariffs on China remain in play. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:28:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-03/trump-delays-tariffs-on-mexico-easing-stocks-but-canada-and-china-remain-in-play https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-03/la-fires-altadena-homeowners-generational-wealth-insurance-rebuilding-costs After the L.A. fires, many homeowners face a daunting challenge of trying to rebuild and recover generational wealth they have lost. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-03/la-fires-altadena-homeowners-generational-wealth-insurance-rebuilding-costs https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-16/tech-shares-fall-after-nvidia-says-new-us-controls-on-exports-of-ai-chip-will-cost-it-5-5-billion Shares in Nvidia and other tech companies slumped after the computer chip maker said that tighter U.S. government controls on its exports of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:09:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-16/tech-shares-fall-after-nvidia-says-new-us-controls-on-exports-of-ai-chip-will-cost-it-5-5-billion https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/housing-tracker-for-march Explore the price trends for home sales and rentals in and around Los Angeles. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/housing-tracker-for-march https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-11/measure-ula-is-reducing-apartment-development-in-the-city-of-l-a-report-says A report from researchers at UCLA and the think tank Rand found that Measure ULA, a Los Angeles tax on property sales, is reducing apartment construction by nearly 2,000 units annually and in the process likely worsening the city's affordability crisis. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-11/measure-ula-is-reducing-apartment-development-in-the-city-of-l-a-report-says https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/tariffs-chill-southern-californias-vast-industrial-property-market-ports-los-angeles-trump Demand for warehouses used to move goods through Los Angeles County ports is expected to fall if widespread tariffs take effect, potentially damaging the economic vitality of one of the world's largest industrial real estate markets. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-10/tariffs-chill-southern-californias-vast-industrial-property-market-ports-los-angeles-trump https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-15/zoox-explainer Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced plans to bring a fleet of test vehicles to Los Angeles this summer. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:16:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-15/zoox-explainer https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-15/burned-cars-altadena-eaton-fire With fences and foliage gone after the Eaton fire, project cars and backyard fixer-uppers have been put on prominent display in Altadena. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-15/burned-cars-altadena-eaton-fire https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-07/tesla-stock-drop-elon-musk-trump-ev-market-doge Tesla shares fell sharply Monday after an analyst cut his price target, pointing to President Trump's aggressive tariffs and Elon Musk's controversial role in his administration. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:48:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-07/tesla-stock-drop-elon-musk-trump-ev-market-doge https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/trump-vietnam-tariff-little-saigon In Little Saigon, enmity for the Vietnamese government thrives among the older generation, many of whom arrived in the U.S. as refugees after the fall of Saigon. Some are even willing to pay higher prices if it means the Communist regime will suffer. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/trump-vietnam-tariff-little-saigon https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/starbucks-barista-dress-code-heres-the-look The change appears to align with the company's "Back to Starbucks" strategy under CEO Brian Niccol, who assumed the role in August. The barista union has objected to the dress code change. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:34:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/starbucks-barista-dress-code-heres-the-look https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-04-14/newsom-shuns-southern-california-in-public-utilities-commission-appointments The state Public Utilities Commission has final say over rate hikes for millions of Southern California residents, but all five members live in Northern California, Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-04-14/newsom-shuns-southern-california-in-public-utilities-commission-appointments https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/exclusive-disneys-club-33-is-opening-its-membership-heres-how-you-can-join-the-waitlist Disney's exclusive Club 33 is updating its membership info. Here's how you can join the membership line. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:03:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/exclusive-disneys-club-33-is-opening-its-membership-heres-how-you-can-join-the-waitlist https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/how-tariffs-affect-your-budget-avoid-hasty-purchases Experts say tariffs will affect everyday purchases, but as negotiations continue, exact price increases remain unclear. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/how-tariffs-affect-your-budget-avoid-hasty-purchases https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-04/refrigerator-apartment-requirement-california-bill Assembly Bill 628 would require landlords in California to provide refrigerators in apartments. Assemblymember Tina McKinnor says she wants everyone to have one. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:18:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-04/refrigerator-apartment-requirement-california-bill https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-03-30/23andme-bankruptcy-leaves-control-of-genetic-data-from-millions-up-to-highest-bidder-essential-california Roughly 15 million 23andMe customers are worried about their valuable and private genetic information after the DNA testing company declared bankruptcy. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:30:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-03-30/23andme-bankruptcy-leaves-control-of-genetic-data-from-millions-up-to-highest-bidder-essential-california https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die Credit card debt doesn’t just disappear when you die. The debt would become the responsibility of your estate. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-05/money-talk-liz-weston-markets-social-security Before deciding whether to sell stocks in a difficult market, consider why are you investing in the first place and when will you need this money. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-05/money-talk-liz-weston-markets-social-security https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-30/losing-a-home-in-a-fire-then-being-hit-with-a-casualty-gain The IRS calls it an 'involuntary conversion' when your property is destroyed and you receive insurance proceeds. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-30/losing-a-home-in-a-fire-then-being-hit-with-a-casualty-gain https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-22/changing-your-married-name-expect-a-mound-of-paperwork Whenever you change your name, you can expect a mound of paperwork. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:00:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-22/changing-your-married-name-expect-a-mound-of-paperwork https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-19/have-you-experienced-a-disaster-you-have-more-time-to-file-your-taxes If your life has been upended by a wildfire, hurricane, flood, tornado or another disaster this past year, the IRS recognizes you may need more time to file your taxes and grants you an automatic extension. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:41:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-19/have-you-experienced-a-disaster-you-have-more-time-to-file-your-taxes https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/asian-markets-are-mostly-higher-as-wall-street-is-stuck-in-trade-war-doldrums Asian shares are mostly higher after a bumpy ride on Wall Street. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:15:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/asian-markets-are-mostly-higher-as-wall-street-is-stuck-in-trade-war-doldrums https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/trumps-attacks-on-powell-threaten-the-feds-independence-heres-why-it-matters Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:41:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/trumps-attacks-on-powell-threaten-the-feds-independence-heres-why-it-matters https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/judge-pauses-trump-administrations-plans-for-mass-layoffs-at-consumer-financial-protection-bureau The decision leaves in limbo a bureau created after the Great Recession to safeguard against fraud, abuse and deceptive practices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:17:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/judge-pauses-trump-administrations-plans-for-mass-layoffs-at-consumer-financial-protection-bureau https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/most-us-stocks-rise-but-unitedhealths-worst-day-in-decades-keeps-wall-street-in-check Most U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter-century kept Wall Street in check. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:37:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/most-us-stocks-rise-but-unitedhealths-worst-day-in-decades-keeps-wall-street-in-check