Los Angeles Film Production Faces New City Council Review
Los Angeles City Council has launched a committee focused on film and television production, with members examining permitting fees,
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September 16, 2026
Los Angeles City Council has launched a committee focused on film and television production, with members examining permitting fees,
Los Angeles Heat Advisory conditions are set to intensify Wednesday, Sept. 9, as high temperatures combine with elevated humidity
LA County celebrity private jets are receiving increased property-tax scrutiny after a county aircraft-discovery program identified nearly 1,000 planes
High Sport used its first official New York Fashion Week appearance to show a broader Spring 2027 wardrobe as the Los Angeles label expands its retail footprint. Founder Alissa Zachary is adding wholesale doors, trunk shows and a shoppable West Hollywood studio while testing how far the brand can grow
Hawthorne Plaza demolition is underway in the South Bay after a court-ordered August deadline, ending decades of uncertainty around
Entravision has launched Reyna 103.1 FM in Los Angeles as the flagship station for Reyna, a creator-led multimedia platform
AEG and Archer are planning a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, giving Archer Aviation a proposed
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is presenting a 16-film VistaVision series with a recently refurbished projector, featuring films
Beyond Fest 2026 will bring 81 films to Los Angeles theaters from September 23 through October 6, with the lineup featuring 10 world premieres, international and North American premieres, U.S. premieres and West Coast premieres. The festival also includes Q&As with filmmakers and actors including Michael Mann, Robert Eggers, Al
LA Shorts International Film Festival has opened submissions for its 2027 Los Angeles edition, inviting independent filmmakers to enter short-form projects across narrative, documentary, animation, music video and other categories. The festival is scheduled for March 4–10, 2027, and includes multiple submission categories for filmmakers seeking festival consideration. Key Takeaways
The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park is preparing to reopen after a 15-year renovation and $40-million revitalization. The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, marking the return of a historic South Los Angeles venue with expanded performance facilities and
Charter Communications is reconsidering its relationship with Spectrum SportsNet, the regional network that carries Lakers games under a deal running through 2032. The development comes as Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger prepare to assume control of the franchise, placing renewed attention on the team’s local television revenue and distribution. Key
Netflix Game Studio restructuring is accelerating after the company confirmed it is closing Night School Studio, the Los Angeles-area developer behind Oxenfree, and Moonloot Games in Helsinki. The changes matter because Netflix is reducing parts of its internal development footprint while placing greater emphasis on cloud-based TV games and a
Paramount Hollywood operations are drawing fresh attention after CEO David Ellison reportedly discussed the possibility of relocating the company’s headquarters outside California. The discussion remains contingent rather than final, but it comes as Greater Los Angeles continues to record lower film and television production activity, adding significance to any potential
The Ocean Way Festival cancellation follows storm damage at the planned Santa Monica Beach site, where Hurricane Marie-generated surf and storm runoff eroded usable space ahead of the September
Los Angeles heat wave conditions pushed parts of Southern California into dangerous temperature ranges this week, renewing concern about workers who cannot easily escape the heat. State and local
The Meta $567M mental health ruling requires new youth safeguards on Facebook and Instagram in New Mexico after a state court found Meta liable under public nuisance law. The
Residents of the Hollywood Arts Collective were allowed back into their apartments after emergency crews determined that a suspicious substance linked to a mailed package was non-hazardous. The evacuation
Alo is using its Los Angeles wellness roots to move activewear into a more fashion-facing category. The shift centers on ready-to-wear capsules, leather accessories, stores, and product lines that
The Los Angeles Lakers are set for their second ownership change in roughly a year after Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger agreed to acquire the NBA franchise in a deal valued at $12.5 billion. The proposed transaction would establish a new U.S. professional sports valuation record
Château mavn is preparing a month-long Beverly Hills residency for fall 2026, bringing creators, brands, founders, and industry professionals together. The project
The Yurok Tribe has taken ownership of ‘O Rew, a 125-acre property at the southern entrance to Redwood National and State Parks.
A viral video appearing to show a person kicking a California sea lion at La Jolla Cove has prompted federal and local
NOAA says El Niño is strengthening and has a 97 percent chance of lasting into early spring 2027, focusing attention on Los
Russia Olympic participation is again part of the LA 2028 discussion after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the Russian Olympic Committee’s
Comcast completed its separation of selected NBCUniversal cable networks and digital media assets into Versant Media Group while keeping NBC, Peacock,
California billionaire tax supporters are moving closer to a key milestone as organizers work to secure a place for the proposal on
Homelessness funding in Los Angeles has recently drawn attention following federal action involving the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Reports indicate
Los Angeles fast-food scheduling rules moved closer to becoming city law after a 10-2 City Council vote on Sept. 8. The proposal
Los Angeles Unified has restricted student access to generative AI on district-issued devices for the 2026-27 school year while a board committee
Fans gathered at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles after news of the singer’s death, leaving flowers, candles,
Los Angeles has rescinded 12 Anti-Camping Zones in Council District 13 after a 10-3 City Council vote on Aug. 18. The action
Alo launched a global campaign with Kylie Jenner, pairing the Los Angeles-shot imagery with its new Pink Marshmallow colorway. The rollout matters beyond a celebrity placement because Alo has
California lawmakers are reviewing new limits on AI therapy through Senate Bill 903, a proposal that has cleared the Senate and reached the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The measure would
Bed bug concerns are following Los Angeles into peak travel conversations after Orkin placed the city at No. 2 on its 2026 treatment-data list. The ranking does not measure
Sales tax in Los Angeles County will rise from 9.75% to 10.25% on Oct. 1, 2026, after voters narrowly approved Measure ER. The half-cent increase will run for
Los Angeles Unified School District classroom screen use will face new restrictions after the district’s governing board approved a policy that prohibits students from using screens before second grade
Los Angeles Zoo membership declines have placed one of Griffith Park’s best-known family attractions under fresh scrutiny after a Los Angeles County civil grand jury report cited falling household
Dangerous intersections are drawing renewed LAPD attention as Los Angeles police increase enforcement at several crash-heavy locations across the city, including corridors in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, South L.A.,
Subway service in Los Angeles entered a new phase as Metro opened the first section of the D Line Extension along Wilshire Boulevard, adding three underground stations at Wilshire/La
Uber has launched its Eats for the Way feature, a new service designed to enhance the ride‑hailing experience for Los Angeles residents. The feature integrates food ordering with Uber’s
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has made a landmark move by becoming the first major school system in the United States to implement significant restrictions on student
The LA experiential dining trend is reshaping how restaurants are built, branded, and experienced across Los Angeles, with Silver Lake emerging as one of the most visible testing grounds
Los Angeles’ prominent homelessness initiative, Inside Safe, is encountering challenges as return rates of individuals back to the streets illustrate mixed results. The city’s program, launched in late 2022,
A coordinated funding effort totaling $110 million is accelerating the expansion of youth mental health programs across three major public universities in Los Angeles County. The initiative is designed
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