A university spokesperson on day four of the Gaza-solidarity encampment at UC Irvine said Thursday morning, May 2, there were no updates on whether the university will take further action regarding the protest in light of the overnight dismantling of the encampment at UCLA. As of early afternoon Thursday, the situation at UCI appeared to…
Read more
The 150th Kentucky Derby is a first-rate edition of America’s most famous race, showing off one potentially dominant horse, a cool clash of styles between the two favorites, and logical options for upset-minded bettors. It should take a little over two minutes to forget about the absence of Bob Baffert, the six-time Derby-winning trainer. The…
Read more
Embattled Los Angeles developer Shangri-La Industries has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on state-funded motel conversion projects to house the homeless in Redlands, Thousand Oaks and two other California communities. The court filing Monday, April 29, at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in San Jose affects three conversion projects — at the former Good Nite…
Read more
By Ed Ludlow and Isis Almeida | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive will cut an another 1% of its workforce, the second round of layoffs this year as the electric vehicle industry grapples with flagging consumer demand. “We continue to work to right-size the business and ensure alignment to our priorities,” the company said in an…
Read more
By Fatima Hussein | The Associated Press The IRS said Thursday that it has taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers, and is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies. “We are overhauling compliance efforts to advance our commitment…
Read more
By Michelle Chapman | The Associated Press Peloton is cutting about 400 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort and its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years as the company continues to work on turning around its business. Shares slid 12%, to $2.81. Peloton has been working on a significant rebranding since last…
Read more
The LA County Fair returns Friday, May3, bringing fair favorites, spins on classic foods, and even a throwback trip to the roller rink. This year’s theme “Stars, Stripes, and Fun” aims to celebrate the uniqueness of the community and the traditions they have created, organizers said. A worker unpacks a ride on Tuesday, April 30,…
Read more
By Stefanie Dazio LOS ANGELES — A scuba dive boat captain was scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Thursday on a conviction of criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel nearly five years ago. The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history,…
Read more
By Vanessa G. Sánchez | KFF Health News Families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say Gov. Gavin Newsom is reneging on a scheduled raise for the workers who care for their loved ones, and advocates warn of potential lawsuits if disability services become harder to get. Citing California’s budget deficit, the Democratic governor…
Read more
Angel City Football Club has battled through a tough schedule to start the 2024 season. Angel City has faced first-place Kansas City twice, third-place Orlando, fourth-place North Carolina and sixth-place Chicago so far this season. Bay FC is the only team Angel City has faced that is below it in the current standings. Starting Friday,…
Read more
