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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 […]

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, […]

Friday, January 16, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, January 16, 2026

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Burbank launches new film in the Media City campaign

Film In Burbank Campaign

Thursday, January 15, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Political climate making job search tougher for trans folks

Job Market Roz Brown, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A majority of American adults express support for policies that protect transgender people from discrimination, but many in the trans community still struggle to find a job. About 2.1 million American adults identify as transgender, according to UCLA’s Williams Institute. The Pew Research Center […]

Monday, December 15, 2025

By Guest Contributor Monday, December 15, 2025

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California unemployment agency paid $4.6 million in monthly fees for unused cellphones

EDD Audit By Adam Ashton, CalMatters. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s unemployment agency kept paying cellphone bills for four and a half years without checking whether its workers were actually using the devices. That’s how it racked up $4.6 million in fees for mobile devices its workers were not using, according to a […]

Saturday, December 6, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, December 6, 2025

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Critics slam government plan to cut the wages of farmworkers

Labor and Government— Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Farmworker advocates are speaking out against wage cuts for agricultural workers, both foreign-born workers in the H-2A visa program and U.S. citizens who work alongside them. This week, the United Farm Workers, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and others condemned the changes. Diego […]

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Los Angeles City Council approves motion to encourage film production to stay local

The Los Angeles City Council has taken the first step in stopping runaway film production. Yesterday, the council unanimously approved a measure to slash the red tape and make it easier for production companies to operate in Los Angeles. Second District Councilmember Adrin Nazarian introduced the measure. After the vote, Nazarian spoke to a crowd of supporters in front […]

Thursday, March 13, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Research data shows majority of Black women in California face discrimination at work

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New research finds Black working women still face rampant discrimination in the Golden State. The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute commissioned a survey of 452 Black women. Almost 60% reported experiencing workplace racism or gender discrimination in the past year. Shakari Byerly, managing partner of EVITARUS Research, […]

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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New research shows mass deportations hurt US economy

Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer, Illinois News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. As nationwide deportation efforts continue, new research examined the labor market of a past president to help forecast what could happen if President Donald Trump follows through on his plans. The Obama administration deported more than 3 million people. Trump says he wants to deport more to increase jobs for […]