Culture

Newsom Expands Film & TV Tax Credits, Boosts Post-Production Jobs

  LOS ANGELES – Gov. Newsom Sept. 19 signed new legislation further expanding California’s nation-leading film and television tax credit…

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PAFF 35 Launches Newest Short Film Competition — $5,000 Prize

In September, Pan African Film Festival or PAFF launched Black Health in Focus: The PAFF Short Film Competition, sponsored by…

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California Establishes Dolly Parton Day, Sept. 25

  SACRAMENTO — Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 20 signed SB 931 by Senators Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and John Laird…

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City of Carson Brings Western and Ranch Roots to 2026 with Annual Country Western Fair

  The City of Carson invites residents, visitors, and country music enthusiasts to experience a night where history meets high-tech…

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After a minimal year, Long Beach Opera is back with its busiest calendar ever

Over the course of three sparsely programmed seasons during which four scheduled shows were cancelled, Long Beach Opera needed a…

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“Trane At 100:” Celebrating the Legacy of John Coltrane as a Living Source of Imagination

  A Collaboration Between 5-0 Studios London and The Red Cantaloupe Experience John Coltrane changed more than the possibilities of…

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Handel’s and La Michoacana Bring New Flavors to San Pedro

  By Gretchen Williams, Columnist Frozen treats are just the remedy for summer heat, and San Pedro is now home…

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From Backstage to the Spotlight: Arvin the Band Keeps Winning Crowds

In June, San Pedro’s Collage: A Place for Art and Culture held its fifth anniversary celebration. Wrapping up a video…

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Looking for Groundwater Guardians: Submissions Open for 2027 Water Awareness Calendar

The Water Replenishment District needs your creativity to spread the word on the importance of water and water conservation in…

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“LA28 L.ocal A.uthentic”Applications Now Open for Local Food Businesses During the 2028 Games

LOS ANGELES —  LA28 Sept. 10 opened applications for the LA28 L.ocal A.uthentic Program, the largest integration of food trucks…

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