Sam Bankman-Fried’s choices may signal an end to the schlubby mystique.
Category: California
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New Ski Lifts Are Changing U.S. Slopes With Shorter Lines and Faster Rides
A flurry of construction at major ski resorts has led to a high number of notable new chairlifts and gondolas opening this season.
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Art Brewer, Leading Photographer of Surfers, Is Dead at 71
A surfer from a young age, he began publishing his pictures when he was a teenager and became renowned for both his action shots and his portraits.
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California Panel Sizes Up Reparations for Black Citizens
The state is undertaking the nation’s most ambitious effort so far to compensate for the economic legacy of slavery and racism.
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Is Spreading Medical Misinformation a Doctor’s Free Speech Right?
Two lawsuits in California have pre-emptively challenged a new law that would punish doctors for misleading patients about Covid-19.
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With Remote Work, the Holidays Are Longer. Is That a Good Thing?
Remote work has made it easier for some to be more flexible with holiday travel plans. For most, it’s a positive change but can have its moments.
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US Approves Aid to Extend Life of California Nuclear Plant
The Energy Department’s grant of $1.1 billion is the latest step that could keep the reactor in operation beyond its scheduled shutdown in 2025.
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Dagny Corcoran, Bookseller and Fixture of the L.A. Art Scene, Dies at 77
Her store, Art Catalogues, specialized in books for and about museum and gallery exhibitions and became a gathering place for artists and bibliophiles.
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California Regents Set December Showdown for UCLA’s Big Ten Move
The leaders of the University of California system said they needed more time to consider whether to allow U.C.L.A. to move from the Pac-12, to the detriment of Cal-Berkeley.
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Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car Buying Mainstream
While sales are still skewed toward affluent buyers, more people are choosing electric vehicles to save money.
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UCLA’s Football Wins Can’t Mask Its Financial Woes
The Bruins are having their best recent season on the field, yet attendance is falling rapidly. Free tickets haven’t helped, and the athletic department’s balance sheet has suffered.