https://www.latimes.com/business Business en-US Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-20/la-hollywood-production-decline-history The story of how L.A. steadily lost much of its homegrown industry to other locales is a tale of hubris, escalating costs, political inaction and fierce competition from states and countries hungry for a piece of the Hollywood pie. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-20/la-hollywood-production-decline-history https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-28/apple-tv-hikes-its-subscription-fee-in-u-s-effective-immediately The cost of streaming services keep going up in the U.S. and Apple TV is the latest platform to hike its prices. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:57:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-28/apple-tv-hikes-its-subscription-fee-in-u-s-effective-immediately https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/edison-to-pay-climate-credit-cash-to-socal-customers Southern California residents blasting air conditioning to get through the summer heat waves will get some relief this month, though not from the 100-degree temperatures. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/edison-to-pay-climate-credit-cash-to-socal-customers https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/erewhon-opens-first-outlet-outside-la-county-in-thousand-oaks Upscale grocer Erewhon opened its first store outside L.A. County, debuting at the Lakes in Thousand Oaks and bringing its viral $21 smoothies to Ventura County. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/erewhon-opens-first-outlet-outside-la-county-in-thousand-oaks https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/is-long-beach-ready-for-floating-nuclear-power-plant-heres-what-to-know How a tiny startup plans to float nuclear reactors off Long Beach to keep the lights on Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/is-long-beach-ready-for-floating-nuclear-power-plant-heres-what-to-know https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/metas-massive-settlement-may-not-be-enough-to-improve-child-safety-experts-say From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/metas-massive-settlement-may-not-be-enough-to-improve-child-safety-experts-say https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/newsom-plan-utility-wildfire-liability-insurers-premiums Insurance company executives warned Gov. Gavin Newsom in a letter Wednesday that his plan to shift utility wildfire liability to property insurers would raise premiums. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:45:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/newsom-plan-utility-wildfire-liability-insurers-premiums https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-27/producer-takes-over-former-quixote-studio-in-pacoima-as-hollywood-struggles Four months after production services vendor Quixote said it would close much of its L.A. soundstage business, producer Manny Halley has leased one of its Pacoima facilities and plans to reopen it this fall. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-27/producer-takes-over-former-quixote-studio-in-pacoima-as-hollywood-struggles https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/hollywood-actors-clash-over-ai-voice-clones Hollywood's voice actors say AI is taking their jobs, and they are fighting back. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/hollywood-actors-clash-over-ai-voice-clones https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/apple-lays-off-147-employees Apple’s rare Bay Area layoffs hit Vision Pro and Siri teams amid AI shake-up Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/apple-lays-off-147-employees https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-25/california-ag-bonta-open-to-warner-bros-settlement-talks-if-paramount-stops-playing-games California's top prosecutor blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. conduct as 'amateur hour.' Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:20:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-25/california-ag-bonta-open-to-warner-bros-settlement-talks-if-paramount-stops-playing-games https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-25/grand-theft-auto-6-leaked-months-before-game-gets-released Ahead of its November release, scenes from the highly anticipated video game 'Grand Theft Auto VI' have been circulating online. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-25/grand-theft-auto-6-leaked-months-before-game-gets-released https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-24/prominent-latino-group-blasts-paramount-warner-merger The group urged California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to continue his fight to block David Ellison's $111-billion deal, saying it would have a "devastating and unacceptable impact on Latinos." Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:53:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-24/prominent-latino-group-blasts-paramount-warner-merger https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-24/former-child-actor-sues-disney-alleges-repeated-rapes-during-filming A former child actor alleges that she was 'repeatedly raped and abused' by an adult while working on the Disney Channel movie 'The Poof Point.' Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-24/former-child-actor-sues-disney-alleges-repeated-rapes-during-filming https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-24/emily-compagno-joins-fox-news-the-five-as-co-host The former attorney will depart "Outnumbered" for the top-rated program starting Sept. 8. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:29:39 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-24/emily-compagno-joins-fox-news-the-five-as-co-host https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/baseball-labor-negotiations-may-look-like-millionaires-vs-millionaires-but-its-really-about-billionaires-vs-peons In their labor talks, baseball owners want to get richer and players want to hold on to their gains Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/baseball-labor-negotiations-may-look-like-millionaires-vs-millionaires-but-its-really-about-billionaires-vs-peons https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-20/the-lax-people-mover-wasnt-ready-for-world-cup-will-it-even-be-ready-for-olympics Legal disputes and financial chaos have made the LAX people mover train a construction fiasco, raising doubts about when it will ever be finished. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-20/the-lax-people-mover-wasnt-ready-for-world-cup-will-it-even-be-ready-for-olympics https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-18/farewell-rep-larson-hero-of-the-social-security-wars Rep. John Larson fought hard in Congress to protect Social Security. Will his much younger successor play the same role? Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-18/farewell-rep-larson-hero-of-the-social-security-wars https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/most-americans-struggle-to-fund-their-401k-plans-while-mega-rich-stuff-theirs-with-tax-free-millions The tax-advantaged retirement accounts devised for the middle class have been exploited by the rich. Now plans are afoot to close the loophole. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/most-americans-struggle-to-fund-their-401k-plans-while-mega-rich-stuff-theirs-with-tax-free-millions https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-08-25/wide-shot-hollywood-filming-production-return The summer box office is booming. But in L.A., production still hasn't returned to what it once was, despite help from the state's new tax credits. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-08-25/wide-shot-hollywood-filming-production-return https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-08-18/wide-shot-d23-disney-future At the D23 fan convention last week, Disney unveiled plans for new installments of old stories and expanded roles for creators. It's all part of the company's plan to double down on its IP. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-08-18/wide-shot-d23-disney-future https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-08-11/wide-shot-imax-plf It's been a big summer for moviegoing with hits like "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Enhanced formats like Imax have been a major part of the success. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-08-11/wide-shot-imax-plf https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-07/pervert-glasses-backlash-against-metas-smart-glasses-grows From courtrooms to strip clubs, backlash is building against Meta's latest smart glasses as a disturbing social media trend takes hold. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-07/pervert-glasses-backlash-against-metas-smart-glasses-grows https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-07/how-burbank-found-solution-to-downtown-doom Burbank is betting big on housing, nerd culture and free parking to revive its downtown scene. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-07/how-burbank-found-solution-to-downtown-doom https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-07-20/kaisers-mandatory-arbitration-said-to-be-unfair Plaintiffs attorneys, legislators and patients say that Kaiser's private and confidential process for arbitrating legal disputes over medical care still has key flaws that favor Kaiser over patients bringing malpractice cases. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-07-20/kaisers-mandatory-arbitration-said-to-be-unfair https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-29/spacex-ipo-sparks-race-for-luxury-housing-in-southern-california With SpaceX’s historic initial public offering minting a small army of new millionaires overnight, the Southern California housing market market is bracing for a big wave of buyers looking to upgrade their residence or buy a second home. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-29/spacex-ipo-sparks-race-for-luxury-housing-in-southern-california https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-06-25/hbo-the-pitt-noah-wyle-revive-la-tv-production-business HBO Max's Emmy Award-winning drama has become a much-needed boost for Hollywood after much of the local film and TV industry migrated to regions offering more generous tax rebates. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-06-25/hbo-the-pitt-noah-wyle-revive-la-tv-production-business https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-21/hotel-laguna-real-estate-scandal Laguna Beach real estate mogul Mohammad Honarkar was awarded $1.34 billion in a dispute with a local financier, who has been arrested on federal bank fraud charges in another case. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-21/hotel-laguna-real-estate-scandal https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-26/downtowns-demands-for-city-leaders Businesses want the mayoral candidates to deal with downtown’s entrenched troubles. Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-26/downtowns-demands-for-city-leaders https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-22/uber-ballot-measures-trial-attorneys-assault-lawsuits-competition Uber and California personal injury lawyers are locked in an ugly contest over dueling ballot initiatives while the ride hailing giant faces a big threat from autonomous-vehicle operators. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-22/uber-ballot-measures-trial-attorneys-assault-lawsuits-competition https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-20/inside-the-meteoric-rise-and-cataclysmic-fall-of-neuehouse Chic, private co-working space NeueHouse appeared to be a cool, hip success story, but the celebrity habitué was riven with overspending, financial tensions and management misfires leading to its abrupt bankruptcy filing. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-20/inside-the-meteoric-rise-and-cataclysmic-fall-of-neuehouse https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-03-07/paramount-vegas-gambler-cipriani-jeff-shell-ron-meyer-nbcuniversal-patty-glaser-charlotte-kirk-hollywood Surreptitious dealings with a high-stakes Vegas gambler could imperil Jeff Shell's role in Paramount Skydance as it looks to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-03-07/paramount-vegas-gambler-cipriani-jeff-shell-ron-meyer-nbcuniversal-patty-glaser-charlotte-kirk-hollywood 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/2026-08-28/worsening-economic-outlook-drags-down-consumer-sentiment Consumer sentiment fell in August for the first time in three months on a worsening economic outlook, even as expectations for inflation in the year ahead eased. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:04:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/worsening-economic-outlook-drags-down-consumer-sentiment https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-26/californian-grocer-raleys-to-shut-brentwood-other-outlets The West Sacramento-based company plans to close outlets in NorCal city of Brentwood and elsewhere. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-26/californian-grocer-raleys-to-shut-brentwood-other-outlets https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/stone-brewing-bumble-bee-foods-layoffs Stone Brewing and Bumble Bee Foods announce layoffs. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:01:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/stone-brewing-bumble-bee-foods-layoffs https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-08-28/new-nasa-telescope-fate-of-universe-earth-twins The Roman Space Telescope, equipped with JPL tech, may shed some light on the greatest mysteries of the universe. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:49:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-08-28/new-nasa-telescope-fate-of-universe-earth-twins https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-23/rescue-mission-canceled-for-nasas-swift-space-telescope The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:37:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-23/rescue-mission-canceled-for-nasas-swift-space-telescope https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-08-05/discarded-spacex-rocket-crashes-into-moon Independent scientists said it appears a SpaceX rocket, about the size of a school bus, has crashed into the moon. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:18:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-08-05/discarded-spacex-rocket-crashes-into-moon https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-24/fed-up-with-high-prices-california-weighs-penalties-against-hospitals-other-entities California is weighing stiff penalties for hospitals and other healthcare entities that don’t stay under state spending limits. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-24/fed-up-with-high-prices-california-weighs-penalties-against-hospitals-other-entities https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-07-30/trump-running-out-of-options-to-fix-inflation-economic-woes-before-election-experts-say The economic pain many Americans feel after years of stagnant wages and steep inflation is unlikely to lift before the November elections, and could be a major liability for Republicans, according to experts. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:50:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-07-30/trump-running-out-of-options-to-fix-inflation-economic-woes-before-election-experts-say https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-26/cisco-to-lay-off-more-than-400-workers-in-california The San José tech company informed the state that the job cuts will occur in their San Francisco Bay area offices. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:48:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-26/cisco-to-lay-off-more-than-400-workers-in-california https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-23/why-tech-stocks-are-getting-hammered-on-wall-street Share prices in big AI players such as Nvidia and Micron Technology dropped on Tuesday as investors grow wary about whether massive AI spending will pay off. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:42:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-23/why-tech-stocks-are-getting-hammered-on-wall-street https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/judge-says-pentagons-measures-against-anthropic-were-illegal-baseless A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:34:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/judge-says-pentagons-measures-against-anthropic-were-illegal-baseless https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/how-two-minute-ai-refinancing-is-changing-mortgage-market Lenders say artificial intelligence will help homeowners whose mortgages are ripe for refinancing secure a new, cheaper loan far faster. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:27:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-27/how-two-minute-ai-refinancing-is-changing-mortgage-market https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-24/california-governor-newsom-selling-sacramento-mansion-for-7-5-million The 12,700-square-foot mansion in Fair Oaks — an unincorporated community in Sacramento County bordering the American River — has been listed for $7.5 million. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:59:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-24/california-governor-newsom-selling-sacramento-mansion-for-7-5-million https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-22/mark-zuckerberg-buys-irish-castle Mark Zuckerberg and other tech moguls have been purchasing property outside of California. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-22/mark-zuckerberg-buys-irish-castle https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/mortgage-rates-slip-to-6-65-yet-remain-above-last-years-levels The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased for the second week in a row, but remains elevated compared with this time last year. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:33:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/mortgage-rates-slip-to-6-65-yet-remain-above-last-years-levels https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-19/how-to-save-2-000-month-in-l-a-rent Buying a home costs more than $2,000 a month more than renting in the L.A. area Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-19/how-to-save-2-000-month-in-l-a-rent https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-15/hybrid-cars-are-hot-again-globally Toyota and Chinese automakers are seeing intense demand while other companies rush to add more hybrids to their lineups. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-15/hybrid-cars-are-hot-again-globally https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/waymo-wins-approval-for-drastic-expansion-in-los-angeles-bay-area-regions Waymo announced today it received approval from California regulators to expand its service area across 18 counties, including the cities of San Diego and Sacramento. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:39:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/waymo-wins-approval-for-drastic-expansion-in-los-angeles-bay-area-regions https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-12/toyota-recalls-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cars-for-broken-indicators Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles globally due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:31:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-12/toyota-recalls-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cars-for-broken-indicators https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-28/moldy-dishes-live-maggots-cockroaches-in-flight-meal-provider-for-lax-under-scrutiny Photos of contaminants at a catering facility in Inglewood that cooks and packages meals for a number of airlines operating out of Los Angeles International Airport were compiled by Southern California union Unite Here Local 11. The union says it's among a long string of violations. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:50:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-28/moldy-dishes-live-maggots-cockroaches-in-flight-meal-provider-for-lax-under-scrutiny https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-28/california-sues-trump-administration-developer-over-deal-to-walk-away-from-morro-bay-wind-p The Trump administration struck a $120-million agreement with Golden State Wind in April to abandon its wind lease and pursue oil instead. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:58:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-28/california-sues-trump-administration-developer-over-deal-to-walk-away-from-morro-bay-wind-p https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2026-08-21/blank-street-cafe-chain-opens-studio-city-location New York-founded coffee shop Blank Street has opened its first L.A. location in Studio City with automatic machines that can produce eight simultaneous espresso shots, up to 700 per hour. But residents are split on whether the chain benefits the neighborhood. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:10:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2026-08-21/blank-street-cafe-chain-opens-studio-city-location https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-26/meta-reaches-17-billion-settlement-with-states-in-landmark-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:43:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-26/meta-reaches-17-billion-settlement-with-states-in-landmark-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-11/taylor-farms-recall-expands-to-jalapenos-pulled-from-trader-joes-target Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:43:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-11/taylor-farms-recall-expands-to-jalapenos-pulled-from-trader-joes-target https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-29/california-instant-rebates-new-used-electric-cars California is set to roll out its own instant rebate program to assist drivers in purchasing their first new or used EV. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-29/california-instant-rebates-new-used-electric-cars https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/california-can-ticket-robotaxis-that-violate-traffic-laws-heres-how Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/california-can-ticket-robotaxis-that-violate-traffic-laws-heres-how https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-21/analog-lifestyle-trend Influencers dubbed 2026 as the year of the "analog life." Experts say people are looking to reduce distractibility and related stress. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-21/analog-lifestyle-trend https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-23/how-do-i-get-money-back-for-check-that-was-stolen-cashed-after-i-mailed-it Dear Liz: My mail with a check to the IRS was stolen from inside the post office (I dropped it into the internal wall slot). Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-23/how-do-i-get-money-back-for-check-that-was-stolen-cashed-after-i-mailed-it https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-16/should-i-make-new-529-education-accounts-for-my-grandchildren-or-add-to-ones-their-parents-set-up Dear Liz: My two grandchildren are in middle school and are expected to attend college. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-16/should-i-make-new-529-education-accounts-for-my-grandchildren-or-add-to-ones-their-parents-set-up https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-09/do-i-have-to-change-retirement-plans-when-i-change-jobs Do I have to change retirement plans when I change jobs? Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-09/do-i-have-to-change-retirement-plans-when-i-change-jobs https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-02/do-registered-domestic-partnerships-pay-same-capital-gains-taxes-as-married-couples Dear Liz: We are a heterosexual couple who are registered domestic partners in California. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-02/do-registered-domestic-partnerships-pay-same-capital-gains-taxes-as-married-couples https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/bond-market-prepares-for-hike-in-interest-rates-while-stocks-drift-lower The bond market swung as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:50:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/bond-market-prepares-for-hike-in-interest-rates-while-stocks-drift-lower https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/how-warshs-vow-to-hit-2-inflation-could-reshape-fed-rate-decisions-this-fall Inflation isn’t slowing, Fed chief Warsh warns as markets brace for September rate hike. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:31:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/how-warshs-vow-to-hit-2-inflation-could-reshape-fed-rate-decisions-this-fall https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/lucky-charms-trix-go-au-naturel-as-general-mills-ditches-artificial-colors General Mills has removed artificial dyes from all its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:17:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/lucky-charms-trix-go-au-naturel-as-general-mills-ditches-artificial-colors