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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference and bill signing on July 13, 2026 in Oakland, California. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 179, legislation intended to increase affordable housing across California. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)
New California Law Offers Tax Credits For Hiring Local Journalists

By Phil Kurz Published

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Community NEWS Act, a bill incentivizing newsrooms to hire and retain journalists

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California Streaming

By Costa Nikols Published

OPINION How will online video providers handle the state's recently passed legislation to extend loud commercial rules to streaming?

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California Passes Law Extending TV Commercial Volume Rules to Cover Streaming

By Tom Butts Published

Could this lead to a nationwide rule?

Regulatory & Legal
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces a doubling of production tax credits
California Proposes Expanding Its Film and TV Tax-Credit Program

By Tom Butts Published

Gov. Gavin Newsom attempts to stanch Hollywood production exodus

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Calif. Gov. Newsom Supports Extending $1.65B Tax Credit for Film/TV Production

By George Winslow Published

The governor said he would sign legislation to extend the tax credit program to 2030

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California Earthquake Captured Live on Local News, Dodgers Game

By Michael Balderston Published

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit while primetime news broadcast was on air.

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