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State of California Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Disney and CBS

June 11, 2020 11:41 amJune 12, 2020 10:41 am

The California Department of Housing and Fair Employment is suing Disney and CBS over alleged rampant sexual harassment on the set of “Criminal Minds” that was condoned by management. The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit claims that show cinematographer Greg...

Gov. Newsom Announces Movie and TV Production Can Begin Next Week: Except Los Angeles

May 22, 2020 2:18 amMay 22, 2020 3:53 pm

During his Economic Recovery & Reinvention Listening Tour session on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom gave a surprise announcement that movie and TV production can begin in some areas of the state as early as next week. A surprise industry reopening...

California to Lose as Much as $72.1 Billion in Tourism Spending This Year

May 5, 2020 2:57 pm

On Tuesday, a new projection by Tourism Economics was released showing that California is currently on track to lose $72.1 billion in travel related spending this year. In addition, by the end of this month, 613,000 travel and tourism related...

Musicians and Music Professionals to Receive AB 5 Exemption

April 18, 2020 2:09 amApril 17, 2020 9:12 pm

On Friday, several music industry organizations announced that musicians and music professionals will receive an exemption from the independent contractor limiting Assembly Bill 5 law. Another industry getting an AB 5 exemption Musicians, who have been trying to get an...

Theater Closures and Set Shutdowns Threaten the Film Industry in California

March 18, 2020 7:38 pmMarch 18, 2020 7:54 pm

The U.S. box office made $55.3 million last week, the lowest total since September of 2000. Across Hollywood, productions have been halted, movie releases have been pushed back or moved to paid streaming, and movie theaters sit empty. For the...

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Endorses Joe Biden for President

March 2, 2020 7:42 amMarch 2, 2020 10:37 am

In early January, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced his endorsement for former Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic Presidential nomination. “We need Joe Biden to bring our nation and world together during these most divided and dangerous times,”...

Jennifer Siebel Newsom Wields National Influence

February 10, 2020 7:49 amFebruary 11, 2020 6:49 am

‘I’m being taught how not to be a man.’ With trips to El Salvador, health care for illegals, and the reprieve of 737 convicted murderers, California Governor Gavin Newsom has made his mark on the Golden State. The governor’s...