Hollywood Inc.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump’s conversations with the likes of Charlamagne tha God, Alex Cooper, Theo Von and Joe Rogan are an indication of how the media ecosystem has fragmented.
Oct. 9, 2024
World & Nation
War in the Middle East risks escalation yet again as Israel bombed targets in Iran in a spiraling pattern of attack and retaliation inflaming the region.
Oct. 26, 2024
California has a film and TV production problem. Industry professionals and experts are trying to determine what can be done to fix it.
Sept. 18, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans over the weekend to raise the cap on California’s film and TV tax credit program. Will it save Hollywood from ruin?
Oct. 28, 2024
California
California legislators for years have granted extensions on a 1994 law requiring hospitals to retrofit their buildings to withstand earthquakes. Gov. Gavin Newsom in September vetoed an extension for all hospitals but signed a bill granting relief to rural and “distressed” hospitals and some others.
A new proposal would more than double the funding for California’s film and TV tax credit program in an effort to lure projects back to L.A. and the rest of the state.
The state’s legal weed industry faces a wave of turmoil, allowing other states to gain ground.
Sept. 21, 2024
Senate Bill 976 could inspire legal action by social media companies, which argued the legislation ‘unconstitutionally burdens’ access to content.
Sept. 20, 2024
California’s legal weed industry is reeling over whistleblower lawsuit claims, key departures and fear over slumping sales
Climate & Environment
California might get into the gasoline refinery business to ensure stable supplies as demand ebbs. Industry officials say that’s a recipe for higher gas prices.
Sept. 26, 2024