Hollywood Inc.
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
Climate & Environment
As the Big Bear Alpine Zoo came under threat from the 39,000-acre Line fire, staffers evacuated most of its animals to sunny Palm Desert.
California
A new poll shows that California voters overwhelming support Proposition 36, sponsored by the California District Attorney’s Assn. The November ballot measure would increase punishment for theft and hard drug offenses and impose required treatment for repetitive criminal addicts.
California’s legal weed industry is reeling over whistleblower lawsuit claims, key departures and fear over slumping sales
Mortgage interest rates have fallen into the low 6% range this summer, and some experts say more declines probably are around the corner.
Awards
Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp predicts Sunday’s Emmy Awards and examines how the fall film festivals might play at the Oscars.
Sept. 13, 2024
Business
The governor’s office highlighted successful California companies that recently made Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harvey Weinstein and Madison Square Garden Chief Executive James Dolan of sexual assault.
A major insurer says that because of the cost of sex abuse claims, it can no longer cover foster family agencies. Thousands of kids could be uprooted.
Politics
A cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT, was a controversial part of Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul.