Building a Business
He Emigrated From Mexico and Used an Underrated Tactic to Build a Business Worth Over $1 Billion
Arturo Sneider realized that if he wanted to see a change, he had to make it himself.
By Amanda Breen
Los Angeles
Business News
These U.S. Cities Have the Most Millionaires, According to a New Report
New York has the most millionaires in the U.S. — and across the globe.
Business News
West Hollywood City Council Votes to Hike Minimum Wage to $17.64 an Hour Starting Next Year
The rate will first take effect Jan. 1 for hospitality workers and will "create a phased approach for minimum wage increases for large businesses and small businesses with adjustments every six months to create consistency in the minimum wage citywide by July 1, 2023," the city council said in a statement.
Business News
Friends Craft Playable Flute Made Entirely Out of Chocolate and It Sounds Amazing
A pastry chef and a flutist have combined their skills for an incredible feat of engineering, and a tasty treat, to boot: a playable chocolate flute.
Business News
Shipping Containers From Stranded Ships Abandoned in California Neighborhoods
Shipping containers are now reportedly being abandoned in California neighborhoods.
Thought Leaders
Prophet Walker Grew Up in One of South L.A.’s Violence-Stricken Neighborhoods. Now He’s Leading the City’s Cohabitation Craze and Fostering Community Through Entrepreneurship
Five lessons he learned on his journey from jail to founder.
By Emmy M. Cho
Business News
Poor Residents in One of America’s Largest Cities Might Soon Get Guaranteed Income
One mayor is arguing that providing a guaranteed income to low-income residents can particularly help them during the pandemic.
By Justin Chan
Building a Business
Designed, Built and Financed by Women, This 100-Year-Old Hotel Stays Relevant by Leaning Into Its Past
In a city known for chasing trends, Los Angeles' Hotel Figueroa thrives by embracing its long history.
Building a Business
6 Tips for Starting a Business That’s an Instant Hit With Locals
Looking to start a business that resonates with locals? Take a cue from Proper Hospitality co-founder Brian De Lowe, who makes sure each of his new hotels authentically reflects its community.
Business News
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Abandons Plan for L.A. Westside Test Tunnel
It follows a lawsuit filed by community activists.
By Saqib Shah
Business News
Elon Musk Walks Full Length of His Boring L.A. Tunnel
According to Musk, it's 'disturbingly long,' but things look on track for it to open on Dec. 10. In reality, we're getting 2 miles of tunnel and hopefully a good idea of whether this can really work as an alternative method of transportation.
Online Presence
How the Creator of @OverheardLA and @OverheardNewYork Turned the Act of Eavesdropping Into 2.6 Million Instagram Followers
The accounts feature funny, user-submitted quotes, such as: "I joined a gym once in Pittsburgh just to use the bathroom."
By Hayden Field
Business News
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Shares Map of Proposed L.A. Tunnel Network
Phase 1 is a 6.5-mile proof-of-concept tunnel that will eventually be opened to the public if regulators agree.
Business News
Elon Musk Says Los Angeles Is Open to Using His Traffic Tunnels
Talks with the city's mayor are 'promising.'
By Jon Fingas
Business News
Los Angeles Wins Bid for Lucas Museum
The gallery will be surrounded by museums in LA's Exposition Park.
Thought Leaders
4 Hot Los Angeles Retail Startups to Watch
Meet the talented dreamers, doers and makers heating up L.A.'s sizzling retail startup community.
Building a Business
This Tech Startup Isn’t Based in Silicon Valley. Here’s Why That’s an Advantage.
Vntana co-founder and CEO Ashley Crowder says it's great to be a new technology company in Greater L.A.
Building a Business
Uber Agrees to Cough Up $10 Million to Settle California Suit on Misleading Customers
'It sends a clear message to all businesses, and to startups in particular, that in the quest to quickly obtain market share laws designed to protect consumers cannot be ignored,' San Francisco DA says.
By Reuters
Business News
These Cities Have the Worst Rush Hour Traffic
If you have a business meeting in these locations, be sure to leave yourself plenty of extra time.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
Lufthansa Reports a Near Miss With Drone Over Los Angeles
No evasive action was taken by the airline crew, and the plane safely made its landing without further incident.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
4 Steps These Business Owners Took to Solve a Major Industry Problem
These entrepreneurs created a business that helps people run their food ventures.
By Carren Jao
Building a Business
Chicago and Los Angeles Could Get Google Fiber. And That’s a Very Big Deal for Entrepreneurs.
Bringing super-fast Internet to the second and third biggest cities in the U.S. has the potential to turbocharge the entrepreneurial communities there.
Building a Business
This Company Helps Create Fundable Prototypes Fast
An L.A. accelerator focuses on hardware prototyping.
Business News
Los Angeles Becomes Latest U.S. City to Approve a $15 Minimum Wage
The city council backed a plan to increase the minimum wage, by 2020.
By Jason Fell
Business News
Elon Musk Unveils Clean, Green Batteries to Power the World
'The issue with existing batteries is that they suck," the Tesla founder and billionaire said.
Business News
Mexican Mobster Becomes Business Mentor at LA Event
Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction.
By CNBC