Caltrain Ridership Surges on Game Days
Caltrain carried more than 350,000 riders to sporting events from July through September.
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Would you take public transit instead of driving to a sporting event?
California Entertainment News
Coverage of entertainment in California focuses on the arts, media and live events. The page tracks major cultural happenings and the business strategies that shape the state's industry.
Television
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Should California spend $1 billion a year on film and TV tax credits?
Newsom Proposes $1 Billion Film Tax Credit
California's governor wants to expand the state's annual film and television tax incentive to at least $1 billion and urges Congress to act on a federal match.
Film
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Should states offer tax incentives to attract film productions to boost their local economies?
California Assembly Reviews Film Tax Credit Program
State lawmakers recently held a hearing to discuss the impact of film production incentives on the local economy.
Arts and Theater
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Do you find it acceptable for influencers to accept payment to promote political causes to followers?
Dancing With the Stars Pros Endorse California Prop 3
Professional dancers Alan Bersten and Emma Slater face social media criticism after sharing paid campaign advertisements.
Music
Warden Responds to Tory Lanez Lawsuit
Warden Thomas Valdez denies claims of negligence in the prison stabbing of rapper Tory Lanez.
Other
Harrah's Names Ryan Adams Vice President of Operations
Adams, who joined the Southern California resort in 2023, was promoted from Director of Food & Beverage to the new role.
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Day to day, that means movie release trends, media corporate developments, major artist tours and shifting cultural narratives. It reaches from the major production centers to the venues and festivals throughout the state. Production cycles and the seasonal nature of content releases define the pace of the reporting. Mergers and content platform pivots recur as often as the industry's creative output.