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Monday, April 6, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2026
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Writers Guild of America makes a new deal with the Hollywood producers

Hollywood/New WGA Deal— A big surprise over the weekend. One that many in Hollywood are cheering. The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Hollywood Studios and streamers. Negotiations began only a few weeks ago. Details are still sketchy, but the agreement reportedly covers four years, rather than the usual three. It’s not […]
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Friday, March 6, 2026
By Public News Service Friday, March 6, 2026
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The nation’s top low-wage employers and the affordability crisis

Labor/Low-Wages—   Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, bureau of Public News Service.   The debate over the nation’s persistent affordability crisis has mostly focused on the rising costs of such essentials as housing, groceries, and health care. But a new report digs into the other side of that equation: low worker wages. While companies such as Amazon, FedEx, Target, […]
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Monday, February 23, 2026
By Guest Contributor Monday, February 23, 2026
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Hallmark Media moves to Burbank

Entertainment/Business—     Hallmark Media Moves to Burbank’s Media District   Burbank, CA (February 23, 2026) – The City of Burbank is excited to welcome Hallmark Media as the company establishes operations in the Media District at 3300 W. Olive Avenue. The company’s new office space spans approximately 60,000 square feet and adds more than 200 employees to the City’s robust […]
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
By Public News Service Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Lookout for car dealer scams

Car Dealer Scams   Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Experts in California consumer law are warning car buyers about “yo-yo” scams, in which people take the car home but are called back to the lot a few days later to sign new financing paperwork, often at a higher rate. Many buyers don’t realize […]
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Avatar: Fire and Ash crosses the $1 billion mark worldwide

Box Office   The latest installment of the Avatar saga holds on to the number spot at the domestic box office for the third straight week. And that’s not all. On the global stage, Avatar: Fire and Ash soared into the $1 billion club over the weekend. Today, the worldwide total stands at $1,095,757,698. Here are the Jan. 2-4 weekend […]
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Monday, December 29, 2025
By Guest Contributor Monday, December 29, 2025
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Consumer Alert: Don’t try to fix your credit with scammers

Consumer Alert from FTC   Need better credit to do things like get a loan, buy a car, or rent an apartment? There are things you can do, but don’t believe a credit repair company that promises to remove accurate and up-to-date information. Also, avoid companies that tell you to knowingly file a false identity theft report — that’s a […]
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Sunday, December 28, 2025
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 28, 2025
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Snoop Dogg’s biopic and 27 other projects get awards from the state

Film Production     The state continues to try to put the brakes on runaway Hollywood production. Earlier this month, the governor’s office announced 28 films are receiving awards in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program , through the California Film Commission. Among them is a Long Beach-set biopic produced by hip-hop icon/entertainer Snoop […]
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