California
The state’s legal weed industry faces a wave of turmoil, allowing other states to gain ground.
Sept. 21, 2024
A novel program launched last month at seven Central Valley community colleges aims to ensure that farmworkers don’t get displaced as California’s powerhouse agricultural industry transitions to a more mechanized future.
With Gov. Gavin Newsom pushing emergency regulations on hemp products that contain intoxicating levels of THC, some worry a zero-tolerance approach will have far-reaching consequences.
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
California’s legal weed industry is reeling over whistleblower lawsuit claims, key departures and fear over slumping sales
An industrial chemical used in plastic products has been cropping up in illegal drugs from California to Maine.
Sept. 16, 2024
Television
Here’s the full text of John Leguizamo’s speech on Hollywood’s horrible track record of Latinx representation — and signs that the industry’s inclusion problem is finally starting to improve.
Sept. 15, 2024
Updates
San Diego-based Qualcomm Technologies Inc. agreed to acquire 4G IoT technologies of Sequans from Paris-based Sequans Communications S.A. for $200 million on August 23.
Aug. 30, 2024
INDUSTRIES
Crypto.Com Arena in downtown Los Angeles – home of the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Kings, Los Angeles Sparks and the future home of the 2028 Olympic gymnastics events – is one of the greenest venues in the world.
Sept. 12, 2024
A seven-acre industrial redevelopment site at 1925 and 1936 E. Vernon Ave. in Vernon was acquired by Landmark Dividend for $61.5 million from the Alvern Co.