Concern grows over whether the Hollywood industry can survive in California

Los Angeles — For years, Phil Mangano made a good living as a film and television editor in Los Angeles. "It was just job after job after job," Mangano told CBS News. "…Very consistent work." But after Hollywood writers and actors went …

Hollywood industry faces headwinds in California

In the wake of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes in 2023, film and television production in California has struggled mightily. The state lost roughly 40,000 film and TV jobs that year alone, according to federal data. Carter Evans examines whether …

2 killed, including officer, in California shooting, sheriff says

California dad catches in-home therapist molesting 14-year-old son with autism during session: DA

An in-home behavioral therapist was caught molesting a 14-year-old boy with autism when the concerned father checked-in on their therapy session, according to a report. Salvador Armando Arriaga, 32, an in-home therapist working for Behavioral Health Works …

California trans athlete wins state high school high jump, shares title based on new policy

CLOVIS, Calif. — A transgender athlete bested the competition Saturday at the California high school track and field championship to take home her first gold in the girls high jump at a meet that has stirred controversy and drawn national attention. AB …

Oakland’s iconic California Hotel, vital housing for the formerly homeless, is in turmoil

The California Hotel in Oakland, one of the East Bay’s most recognizable landmarks, has seen better days. Most know the historic building in West Oakland by its enormous rooftop sign, which looms over Interstate 580 and is passed by 160,000 drivers daily. …

Study Reveals Airborne Drug and Chemical Pollution from Tijuana River Threatens Southern California

Contaminants including meth, cocaine byproducts, and tire chemicals detected in sea spray aerosols inhaled miles from river mouth By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A new peer-reviewed study has confirmed that the toxic pollution flowing through the Tijuana River …

Mama and baby bear cool off in California family’s pool

(KTLA) — A mama bear and her fluffy cub were seen escaping the heat in a California family’s backyard pool on Friday afternoon – a heartwarming wildlife encounter for the homeowners. The sighting happened around noon in Monrovia, where residents say bear …

Transgender teen wins gold, shares medals at California school athletics championships

The transgender teen shared first place with two other athletes.PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY SAN FRANCISCO – A transgender high school athlete won two golds and a silver and shared the medals with rivals under new rules aimed at tamping down controversy …

Transgender track athlete wins gold in California state championships despite Trump threat

CLOVIS, Calif. — Overcoming intense pressure to quit from President Trump, dozens of local protesters and other prominent critics of transgender athletes in girls’ sports, 16-year-old AB Hernandez bounded past many of her peers to win multiple gold medals …