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Can Newsom Help Hollywood Recover?

Season 2025 Episode 383

Governor Gavin Newsom wants to increase the state's investment in film and tv tax credits. But the proposal has drawn fire from both Democrats and Republicans, who say the state should prioritize essential programs in a tight budget year.

Season
Students Still Recovering After the State's Deadliest Fire
1:59
Students and schools rebuild years after the deadly Camp Fire.
CA Floats Fallback Plan After Federal Clean Car Rollbacks
2:00
State drafts fixes for charging, carpool access and diesel pollution.
Newsom Signs Law To Delay Cannabis Tax Increase
2:00
Law reverts excise tax to 15% through 2028 to aid legal sellers.
As RFK Shifts Federal Policies, CA Sets Its own COVID Vaccine Guidelines
2:00
Guidelines urge updated shots for 6 months+, and insurers must cover.
DMV Launches Tool to Help Owners Reclaim Money From Lien Sales
2:00
New DMV lookup helps owners reclaim surplus from lien sales.
Cities Crack Down on 'Abandoned' RVs
2:00
Some cities are ramping up efforts to ticket and tow vehicles that shelter homeless Californians.
DOJ Sues Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire
2:00
Federal lawsuit says utility equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire.
The Link Between the Salton Sea's Odor and Its Health Risks
2:00
UCLA links hydrogen sulfide odor to health risks around the Salton Sea.
Supreme Court Lifts Limits on Appearance-Based Stops
2:00
Supreme court lifts curb on appearance-based stops, LA sweeps continue.
Why Newsom Is Banning Immigration Enforcement from Wearing Masks
2:00
Masked raids spur bills to ban masks and require officer IDs.
Newsom Tries to Unify California's Disjointed Homelessness Solutions
2:00
Encampment rules vary widely as future state funds hinge on policies.
We Could Be Getting More Lightning Fires in CA
2:01
Dry lightning sparks dozens of fires as research points to more strikes.
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