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Noah Wyle tells hearing that ‘The Pitt’ shows US TV and film production can be revived

Noah Wyle says his Emmy-winning show is ’proof of concept’ that the model can work

The Independent UK

‘It’s going to upset the balance’: how will Paramount buying Warner Bros change Hollywood?

Warner Bros might have swept the Oscars with Sinners and One Battle After Another, but the impending merger has those in the industry worried about the future

The Guardian - US

One year in, what do these newcomers think of Congress? - Roll Call

Freshmen are reflecting on their first year in a narrowly divided House. “People often ask me, am I having fun? And the answer to that is no,” one says.

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In a shutdown, members of Congress are doubling as tour guides - Roll Call

How much do they know about their place of work? “As a former history teacher, I love doing them, actually,” one member says.

Roll Call

‘It’s a big unknown’: California Democrat on Trump’s 100% tariff plan for foreign movies

Laura Friedman, who spent 20 years in Hollywood before winning her House seat, says film industry needs help but president’s vague policy idea is baffling

The Guardian - US

‘Would do more harm than good’: what will Trump’s tariffs really mean for Hollywood?

The US president’s proposed film industry tariffs have led to confusion and unrest within Hollywood

The Guardian - US

Republican Speaker Supports Conditional Aid For California Wildfire Relief

Debate over conditional relief for California wildfires raises questions on national unity and mutual support in times of crisis.

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All candidates for U.S. House California District 30 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California’s 30th Congressional District — Alex Balekian (R) and Laura Friedman (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Eyes on the road: Automated speed cameras get a fresh look as traffic deaths mount

New laws will allow automated speed cameras in places where they've long been banned. Advocates say they can save lives, but critics argue they're a financial burden on those least able to pay.

WEKU

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reforms has been slow across the US

Many of the major reforms to ticket sellers in the U.S. have failed to pass this year

The Independent UK

As Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter launch Senate campaigns, the race to replace them begins

WASHINGTON — Within one day of Rep. Adam Schiff launching his run for Senate, Laura Friedman unveiled her own full-fledged campaign to take his current job — complete with a slick website, a fresh logo and the endorsement of California’s lieutenant governor.

Los Angeles Times

States struggle to curb fake emotional support animals

Numerous websites promise to qualify any pet as an emotional support animal that the sites claim can go nearly anywhere — inside restaurants and stores, into “no pets” apartments and throughout college dorms. The easily obtained certificates are making it tough for states to crack down on fake support animals…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: California should prioritize housing people, not cars

California treats parking like a birthright. But that obsession with ensuring motorists can always find a parking spot sabotages more important goals, including building more housing and reducing driving.

Los Angeles Times

Less parking could mean more housing

PORTLAND, Ore. — Citing environmental concerns and a lack of housing, an increasing number of cities and some West Coast states are reconsidering mandates that all homes, offices and businesses offer a minimum number of parking spots for residents, workers and customers.

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The Guardian - US

Train to nowhere: can California’s high-speed rail project ever get back on track?

Despite 14 years of work and about $5bn spent, the 2008 promise of quick transport between Los Angeles and San Francisco has not materialized

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