Can Hollywood film and TV production make a comeback?
When I sit down on Mondays to write this newsletter, I check the weekly data on film and…
Business and labor square off in West Valley’s 3rd District L.A. City Council race
The next Los Angeles City Councilmember to represent the West San Fernando Valley will either be a former…
California Uber and Lyft drivers’ union could be certified in less than 30 days
Uber and Lyft drivers in California are a step closer to unionizing after state regulators confirmed the budding…
A powerful union, the billionaire tax and an alleged bargaining chip
SACRAMENTO — As the architect of a one-time tax on California billionaires, Dave Regan says he’s pushing the measure to…
United rep threatens to call ICE on California customer in viral video
A Mexican American father was floored when a United Airlines customer service agent threatened to call Immigration and…
Disneyland ticket deals, and the latest with Paramount-Warner Bros.
In less than a week, Disneyland Resort rolled out two limited-time ticket deals — a $59 evening ticket…
Sheriff’s watchdog group needs new lawyers to do its job, civil grand jury says
The civilian commission overseeing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department needs to ditch the county counsel because that…
San José State professor fired over Gaza protest will be reinstated
An arbitrator ruled this week that a San José State University professor who was terminated after disputes over…
L.A. voters will take up another sales tax hike. Will they do it for firefighters?
A new sales tax that would generate $345 million annually for the Los Angeles Fire Department will go…
California billionaire tax made the ballot. Why is the union backing down?
The union has until June 25, 2026, to voluntarily withdraw its initiative. If it doesn’t, the California secretary…
DGA’s board backs tentative contract with major studios
The Directors Guild of America’s national board on Friday unanimously recommended its membership vote in favor of a…
San Diego county schools gutted by cuts in 2025-26, as budget deficits deepen
Children play on a playground at Perkins K-8 School Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in San Diego. [AP Photo/Gregory…