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Netflix touts $325 billion economic impact and 425,000 jobs created by its productions worldwide

<p>Streaming giant Netflix is touting the impact of its productions, saying in a new report that its film and TV shows have generated more than 425,000 jobs.</p>

San Fernando Valley Highlights

I moved into my area about 2 years ago and have found that there is so much to do there. I&rsquo;ll keep this general to the San Fernando Valley, as that&rsquo;s where I&rsquo;ve been able to spend a lot of my time. There are countless events that take place every year, and I couldn&rsquo;t pick which is the best thing to do.Which is the best thing to do in your city?#City #SFVSan Fernando Valley Highlights

How 'Welcome to Wrexham' kickstarted a $250-million economic boom for Welsh town

<p>Before the docuseries' new season debuts, it is already known the club has fallen short of getting promoted to the Premier League, but the show is about much more.</p>

Prep talk: Villa Park pitching duo will be tough to stop in Division 2 baseball playoffs

<p>Logan Hoppie and Jack McGuire provide a formidable one-two punch for Villa Park's chances in the Southern Section Division 2 playoffs.</p>

Contributor: Fuel drug development, not Big Pharma's profits

<p>More than 200 drugs in the pipeline for ALS are stuck in a system that favors big, slow-moving pharmaceutical companies.</p>

A Route 66 road trip is all about the people you'll meet. Start with these legends.

<p>We chat with a retailer in Oklahoma, a treasure-hunt winner in New Mexico, a barber in Arizona and a hoarder of road wisdom on the Santa Monica Pier.</p>

Hiltzik: Those $1,000 Trump accounts don't match the hype

<p>Proponents say the Trump accounts will be better than Social Security. Don't believe them.</p>

California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud

<p>A U.S.-based food giant claims its product contain premium, Italian-grown tomatoes. Two Californian shoppers are calling it out, alleging tomato fraud.</p>

Footage shows Central Valley dairy workers kicking young calves, pulling them with pliers

<p>Workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in the Central Valley also were spotted removing animals' horns, apparently without anesthesia.</p>

Just say no. Lakers should learn their lesson, avoid Giannis Antetokounmpo

<p>While everyone expects the Lakers to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 31-year-old two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA champion, it's the wrong move.</p>

Fútbol fashion at its extreme, in the best possible way

<p>This is what happens when you let us be ourselves.</p>

'I don't know.' LeBron James unsure if he'll return for 24th season or retire

<p>Lakers star LeBron James says he hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll play what would be his 24th season in the NBA or retire.</p>

Lakers fight to the finish but are eliminated by Thunder

<p>LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series.</p>

High school boys volleyball: City Section playoff scores and pairings

<p>CIF City Section high school boys volleyball playoff results from Monday and upcoming schedule.</p>

UC Irvine proud of its NCAA tournament run despite loss in men's volleyball title game

<p>UC Irvine put together a string of upsets, but the Anteaters couldn't knock off Hawaii in the men's volleyball NCAA tournament played Monday at Pauley Pavilion.</p>

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts

<p>The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between onetime partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.</p>

Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire Buzzfeed, HuffPost

<p>Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.</p>

Hantavirus fears heighten with 4 Californians exposed to the disease. Is the alarm warranted?

<p>California passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. Infectious disease experts break down the potential risk.</p>

Preakness draw: Brittany Russell eyes 'Triple Crown' for female trainers with Taj Mahal

<p>Brittany Russell is looking to become only the third woman to train a Triple Crown race winner with Taj Mahal in the Preakness Stakes.</p>

L.A. port traffic rises in April despite trade disruption, higher fuel costs

<p>The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 container units in April, 5.7% above last year -- the second-best April on record with despite war, higher fuel costs and trade uncertainty.</p>