L.A. Times - Business

Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies?

Christopher Reynolds — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.

L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park

Blanca Begert — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site.

Amazon delivery contractors among companies to close in Los Angeles

Ella Chakarian — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 19:43:22 GMT

A wave of layoffs and closures are rolling through L.A. County, affecting companies that deliver Amazon packages.

Lyft will pay more than $270 million in California wage-theft settlement

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:50:26 GMT

The California Labor Commissioner's Office announced Thursday that Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a wage and worker misclassification lawsuit.

Paramount, Warner Bros. will be named Skydance after merger

Meg James — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 14:49:55 GMT

David Ellison picked the name that launched his Hollywood ambitions.

California's economic growth expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains

Laurence Darmiento — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts California's economic growth will continue but with only meager jobs gains.

California moves to limit utility profits and tap more power from homes

Hayley Smith — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One of several bills signed this week is a law to advance the use of virtual power plants to make greater use of clean energy at home.

Warner Bros. has had a tough year at the box office. Now, it's bracing for 'Digger'

Samantha Masunaga — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Last year, Warner Bros. movies couldn't miss at the box office. This year, the studio has had a tougher time, and the upcoming "Digger" may be no exception.

Hiltzik: Sure, use Meta's Muse bot to help with your chores — if you want Mark Zuckerberg to know all your secrets

Michael Hiltzik — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Meta says it made privacy a priority when it designed Muse, but its record on privacy protection is horrific.

CNN chief Mark Thompson in talks to remain in role after Paramount takes over network

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 18:12:26 GMT

Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has approached Thompson about staying in charge following the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Federal judge allows Paramount-Warner merger to move forward

Meg James, Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:58 GMT

The judge's approval allows tech scion David Ellison to finalize his company's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Sen. Tim Scott touts federal film tax credit as a blue-collar jobs bill

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:04:13 GMT

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said a federal film tax credit would boost blue-collar jobs and help shape America's perception aboard by including different voices and locations.

Mattel taps new CEO as El Segundo toy maker faces headwinds

Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:56:15 GMT

Mattel Chief Executive Ynon Kreiz will leave the toy maker to become co-CEO of Paramount-Warner Bros. with David Ellison.

Anthropic says its AI models could manipulate, blackmail and harm humans

Nilesh Christopher — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nearly a third of Anthropic's IPO prospectus spotlighted AI 'risk factors.' Less than 50 pages were dedicated to business metrics, while 80 of 261 pages were about potential risks of AI.

Hiltzik: No, AI bots won't extinguish humanity on their own — but you should worry about the humans behind them

Michael Hiltzik — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Apocalyptic fears about AI in the future distract us from its present-day harms — just as its promoters hope

Studio bets $450 million on stacked soundstages, sky bungalows to woo production back to Hollywood

Roger Vincent — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Construction is far along on Echelon Studios Hollywood: an old-school movie studio with all the standard features, but stacked in a single building rather than spread out on a sprawling lot.

Paramount streaming chief Cindy Holland exits studio, making way for HBO's Casey Bloys

Meg James — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:42 GMT

The announcement comes as Paramount waits for a judge's approval of its $111-billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Can California stop Trump from drilling off its coast? A new law tries

Hayley Smith — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:53:47 GMT

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Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California

Melody Petersen — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:47:37 GMT

Kaiser Permanente will layoff 147 business and administrative employees across California in November, the health giant said

Lower mileage standards, higher pump costs: What Trump's auto move means for California

Hayley Smith — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Experts say Trump's new fuel standards could complicate California's efforts to address climate change at a time when drivers face some of the nation's highest gas prices.

Hiltzik: Think an 'independent' editorial board will protect CNN from political meddling? Think again.

Michael Hiltzik — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 'independent' oversight board Paramount says will protect CNN from its owner's political interference will be utterly toothless.

3 new In-N-Out Burger locations coming to Southern California. Here's where and when

Iris Kwok — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:16:34 GMT

Southern California residents can soon get their Double-Double fix at more locations.

Newsom signs fire insurance reforms but vetoes two bills addressing complaints by wildfire victims

Laurence Darmiento — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:27:29 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom approved wildfire insurance reforms, but vetoed bills cracking down on claims-handling practices that drew complaints from January 2025 fire victims.

Paramount, states reject calls for deeper review of merger deal

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:56:19 GMT

Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and attorneys general from 12 states are pushing back against Sen. Cory Booker's questions about their antitrust settlement.

State attorney general to oversee Kaiser's medical arbitration system under new law

Melody Petersen — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:53:15 GMT

The California attorney general will help oversee healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente's medical arbitration system to ensure it operates fairly under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Patients have complained the system favors Kaiser.

These 36 Starbucks locations in Southern California appear headed for closure

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:27:35 GMT

Starbucks said it would close 250 locations in North America as the chain battles increased competition. Thirty-six of those locations appear to be in Southern California.

Former Palisades resident misled smart ring investors in $2-million Ponzi scheme

Melody Petersen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:23:54 GMT

A former Pacific Palisades resident was found guilty by a federal jury in Orange County Thursday of running a Ponzi scheme that stole nearly $2 million from investors.

Across California's IVF insurance divide, many are priced out of parenthood

Sarah Elizabeth Richards — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Landmark legislation requiring large employers to cover infertility treatments went into effect at the beginning of the year. It's changed lives and boosted clinic caseloads – and left those who don't qualify scrambling to afford care.

Funko faced a cash crunch. This former Netflix executive has a plan to revive the popular figurine maker

Wendy Lee — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year of a cash crunch, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.

Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:47:34 GMT

The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.

Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

Steve Henson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:27:25 GMT

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg's previous best by 20 times.

Trump's trade war with Canada adds a challenge in Senate races

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The dispute stands to heighten voters' economic worries and add to the GOP's political challenge in dead-heat races, analysts say.

Hollywood would get 20% federal film tax credit under proposed new bill

Samantha Masunaga, Ana Ceballos — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 GMT

A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders is pushing for a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production, a move they say will help bring filming back to the U.S.

Waymo offers new incentives for commuters on public transit

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Waymo introduced its transit rewards program in the Bay Area this week, which gives riders credit for future rides when they connect their Waymo trip to public buses and trains.

California farmworkers face health hazards amid inconsistent pesticide enforcement

Robert J. Lopez — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An analysis of 40,000 state records shows that health and safety violations are penalized inconsistently, and regulatory action rarely results in fines.

Meta's new smart glasses bring an AI agent, and fresh privacy fears

Queenie Wong — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:04:44 GMT

The social media giant hosted a conference in Menlo Park on Wednesday, unveiling its latest lineup of wearables, which included VR glasses and a pair without cameras.

California and Washington state to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions

Hayley Smith — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:32:02 GMT

Linking California and Washington state's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.

Canada's boycott forces the sale of a California winery

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As California's wine industry struggles, a family-owned vineyard spanning 3,500 acres is for sale after its exports to Canada dropped 35% in a year.

Meta's viral AI agent can now book travel and shop for you. Amazon says it crossed a line

Ella Chakarian — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The e-commerce giant says Meta's newly released AI agent violated its terms amid competition over who will dominate the agentic shopping experience.

How iPhone users can file to get up to $95 from a $250-million settlement

Queenie Wong — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

People who purchased certain iPhones can now start submitting claims to get money as part of a settlement.

Costa Mesa approves Fairview Development Center project

Roger Vincent — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A large-scale housing development has been approved on the former site of a state hospital campus in Costa Mesa.

Paramount, attorneys general settle lawsuit, clearing a path for Warner Bros. merger

Meg James, Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:33:09 GMT

With the agreement, California Atty. General Rob Bonta and his coalition plan to withdraw historic lawsuit that aimed to derail the $111-billion deal.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico file court challenge to Trump's press ban

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:17:47 GMT

CNN, MS NOW and Politico will challenge the constitutionality of President Trump's order to ban the news organizations from the White House.

Why some musicians aren't happy about labels signing AI deals with platforms

Cerys Davies — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Record labels that sued AI music companies are now licensing them. But payouts are undisclosed, lawsuits continue and musicians ask who benefits.

Opposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as deal enters critical week

Meg James — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:30:19 GMT

Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement.

From Watts to L.A. wildfires: The rise of California's troubled FAIR Plan

Paige St. John — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As leading insurers have retreated from California, one carrier has stepped in to fill the gap.

How Silicon Valley helped turn secondhand fashion into a $240-billion boom

Annika Duneja — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Thrifted clothes have become a Hollywood fashion flex, as California-born platforms like the RealReal, Poshmark, ThredUp and eBay turn secondhand shopping into a $240-billion, fast-growing global industry.

Lakers ticket prices could rise substantially as Kushner, Iger look to cut out brokers

Bill Shaikin — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:13:57 GMT

The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets.

Paramount-California settlement talks accelerate, moving Warner Bros. merger closer to the finish line

Meg James — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:26:16 GMT

A resolution would allow David Ellison's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to finalize

Disney names first-ever chief technology officer, a day after tapping ex-YouTube executive to run streaming

Samantha Masunaga — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Disney named former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand its first-ever chief technology officer, a day after putting former YouTube executive Adam Smith in charge of streaming.

Meta glasses captured and shared intimate images without users' consent, lawsuit claims

Queenie Wong — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

People who use Meta's smart glasses or were recorded with the gadget are worried about how the social media giant is using their photos and videos.

FCC approves foreign owners for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros.

Meg James — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:08:48 GMT

Royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will own nearly 50% of the equity of a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery

Disney doubles down on tech, naming former YouTube executive as head of entertainment streaming business

Samantha Masunaga — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:13:29 GMT

Former YouTube executive Adam Smith has been named the head of Disney's entertainment streaming business, highlighting the company's focus on tech under Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro.

Hiltzik: Why are workers feeling so stressed? Maybe because labor's share of the economy is at a record low

Michael Hiltzik — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:07:36 GMT

While corporate profits are soaring, labor's share of the gains is shrinking.

'Convenient scapegoats': Boyle Heights warehouse company fights fire backlash

Roger Vincent, Salvador Hernandez — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The company that operates the vast cold storage warehouse scorched in a June blaze that plagued neighbors in Boyle Heights with smoke and stink said it doesn't deserve the pummeling it got for how it contained the catastrophe.

In reversal, California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance

Laurence Darmiento — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:34:53 GMT

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, in a reversal, will no longer allow auto insurers to consider marital status in setting premiums, a policy that has resulted in unmarried drivers paying more.

Paramount, Atty. Gen. Bonta ordered to meet for merger settlement talks

Meg James — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:21:55 GMT

Beginning Oct. 14, the two sides will try to reach a deal that will allow the massive merger to advance.

Hiltzik: An 'independent' study takes Paramount's side in its merger battle. But Paramount paid for it

Michael Hiltzik — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A 'leaked' study paints a grim picture for L.A. if Paramount fails to merge with Warner Bros. Here's why you shouldn't trust it.

Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to improving global AI access

Ella Chakarian — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Amid calls for slowing down AI development, new funding from Bill Gates' philanthropic organization will support education, healthcare, agriculture and language gaps.

Mideast escalation risks an oil shock ahead of the midterms

Michael Wilner — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:09:44 GMT

The strikes put the Trump administration in a newly precarious position less than two months before the November midterms.

Newsom signs mortgage relief bills for L.A. County and California wildfire victims

Laurence Darmiento — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:59:35 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills extending mortgage relief to victims of the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County and other state disasters.

ABC's 'American Idol' is leaving Los Angeles, in another blow to the industry

Meg James, Cerys Davies — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:53:29 GMT

The show's planned 25th season will be produced in Georgia.

Kia, Hyundai face $1 billion in lawsuits over easy-to-steal cars after 9th Circuit ruling

Sonja Sharp — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:35:24 GMT

Insurers can sue Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai for payouts on theft-prone car models, the appellate court ruled. Such thefts are likely to plague the state into the 2040s, a new UCLA study showed.

A federal tax credit could add 143,000 film and TV jobs, industry-commissioned study says

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A federal film tax credit could boost U.S. production spending by $125 billion and add more than 143,000 jobs, according to a new industry-commissioned study.

Tech leaders say they want to slow down the development of AI amid growing fear

Nilesh Christopher — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:47:16 GMT

Artificial intelligence stocks tumbled on Monday after American leaders of the AI revolution called for a coordinated slowdown in building more powerful AI systems.

EPA scraps power plant emissions limits in sweeping rollback

Hayley Smith, Blanca Begert — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:44:40 GMT

The Trump administration is rolling back the majority of Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to remove "red tape" that drives up energy costs, agency officials said.

Broadcom buys its Irvine office building

Roger Vincent — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:49:45 GMT

Broadcom paid its former landlord, PRP Real Assets, $325 million for the 660,000-square-foot research campus in one of the largest office sales in Southern California in recent years.

Taco Bell will move to larger Irvine headquarters

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:57:37 GMT

Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill will move their joint headquarters to a larger campus in Irvine after spending more than 15 years near the Irvine Spectrum Center.

California lawmakers urge criminal penalties, emergency legislation to rein in unchecked AI

Rebecca Ellis — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:34:47 GMT

California lawmakers call for criminal penalties and emergency legislation as tech leaders warn of existential risks from rogue AI.

Costco's newest store is about to open in SoCal after years of litigation

Ella Chakarian — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Following legal opposition that delayed the project, Costco is slated to open a new outpost in October.

'It's going to be fine': Trump rebuffs rising alarm over AI dangers, sparking outcry

Michael Wilner — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:49:20 GMT

Alarm mounted throughout the summer as researchers at leading AI labs found the pace of development far outstripping their expectations.

L.A. renters dream of Las Vegas, but outsiders steer clear of L.A., survey shows

Annika Duneja — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Las Vegas and Riverside emerge as escape hatches for L.A. renters crushed by housing costs

Former employee sues Activision Blizzard, claiming sexual harassment and discrimination

Stacy Perman — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Activision Blizzard previously agreed to pay about $50 million to settle a California employment discrimination and equal pay lawsuit.

Is there really a 10% chance AI could kill us all?

Nilesh Christopher — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence anxiety reached new highs this week as industry leaders highlighted growing concerns that humans could lose control of the increasingly potent technology.

California gig drivers secure collective bargaining power with new union

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:41:35 GMT

A union representing Uber and Lyft drivers in California was certified by regulators after it gathered tens of thousands of signatures in support.

California moves to rein in social media and AI chatbots to protect kids

Queenie Wong — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:16:26 GMT

Newsom signed a slew of new bills, including one that would bar certain online platforms from providing an 'addictive feature' to users under 16 years old.

L.A. County probes Farmers Insurance Company's handling of wildfire claims

Melody Petersen — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:02 GMT

Los Angeles County launched a probe into Farmers Insurance Company's handling of claims by policyholders impacted by last year's devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, after a growing number of residents complained of delays, denials and underpayments

Jimmy Kimmel interview with Senate candidate James Talarico won't air on ABC

Meg James — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:56:34 GMT

The comedian's Thursday interview with the Texas Democrat will play on YouTube rather than on television "out of consideration for our ... ABC affiliates in Texas who would have to deal with this nonsense," Kimmel said.

Hiltzik: The NBA report on the Ballmer/Clippers scandal shows it was even worse than you thought

Michael Hiltzik — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Question about the Clippers' attempt to evade the NBA salary cap: Did they really think they would get away with it?

Popular Southern California cafe chain files for bankruptcy

Ella Chakarian — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Encino-based Marmalade Cafe, known for its brunch, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 2, becoming the latest victim of a tough-to-navigate retail market.

Hollywood fears an AI future. China is already living it

Ling Wei, Liza Lin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The AI trends upending China's entertainment industry may be a harbinger for what's to come in Hollywood.

Justice Department seeks more information on $22-billion Roku deal after Trump blasts ouster of Fox News host

Wendy Lee — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 21:10:13 GMT

The Department of Justice requested additional information from Fox about its planned acquisition of Roku, which operates its own ad-supported streaming service and sells hardware such as Internet-connected TV devices.

In-N-Out makes tweaks to buns, salt and ketchup. Can you taste the difference?

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 20:39:13 GMT

The changes are a part of the California burger chain's recent push to reduce use of artificial dyes and processed ingredients.

Hiltzik: Despite Trump's pressure, companies that maintained their DEI programs did just fine

Michael Hiltzik — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A study finds that businesses that resisted Trump's anti-diversity pressure paid no price. Are the law firms and universities that capitulated listening?

Napa winery that rose from wildfire now faces bankruptcy, and up to $50 million in debt

Iris Kwok — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Napa's heralded Signorello Estate winery is drowning in debt, according to its bankruptcy filing.

Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins

Suhauna Hussain — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 22:46:47 GMT

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, adding predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training for tens of thousands of employees.

Canada's tariffs go into effect, spotlighting soured relations with U.S.

Michael Wilner, Ana Ceballos, Annika Duneja — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 22:19:28 GMT

Ottawa's latest measures are a response to tariffs imposed by President Trump last month on Canadian exports.

A $4.76-billion summer put movie theaters back on track. Now comes the hard part

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hollywood's biggest summer box office ever, powered by "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," has analysts betting on a $10-billion year.

L.A. fast-food workers could get more predictable schedules, labor rights training

Suhauna Hussain — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles City Council is set to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that seeks to implement more protections for fast-food workers. Fast-food businesses are lobbying fiercely against the proposal.

Hiltzik: Today's tycoons learn a lesson from history — public esteem for rich entrepreneurs inevitably sours

Michael Hiltzik — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Familiarity ultimately breeds public contempt for technology pioneers

Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

Low-income patients at UCLA Health scramble to find new doctors as contract ends

Melody Petersen — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Thousands of low-income patients, some desperately ill, are scrambling to find new doctors as they lose access to UCLA Health physicians after an eight-year Medi-Cal contract was not renewed.