How ‘The Franchise’ balances Hollywood satire and humanity
'The Franchise' showrunner Jon Brown wanted to capture the over-the-top aspects of superhero movies without…
Jharrel Jerome had much to grapple with in ‘Unstoppable’ — learning to move, for one
The young Emmy winner had to learn a lot and face some fears over the…
18 books to give toddlers, young readers and teens for the holidays
The gift of a great story starts here, with titles including picture books and YA.…
California farmers were big Trump backers. They may be on collision course over immigrant deportation
If Trump's plans for mass deportations penetrate California's heartland, it almost surely would decimate the…
Why did California ‘kill’ its booming hemp-derived THC industry?
After banning hemp products that contain THC and other intoxicating compounds, California regulators are starting…
Mike Schur watched a documentary. Next thing, he has a Ted Danson comedy on his hands
Mike Schur found unlikely inspiration for his new Ted Danson comedy in a Chilean documentary.…
‘Enjoy the basement!’ New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out
While incoming members pick paint and drapes for their new offices, departing members are shoved…
Column: ‘Wicked’ box office proves Hollywood needs to take family films seriously again
Hey, Hollywood, don't throw the baby, or at least the 8-year-old, out with the bathwater.…
California to offer EV rebates if Trump kills $7,500 tax credit, Newsom says
California is prepared to offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming…
