The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.
Category: California
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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.
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Daughter of L.A. Times Owner Says Endorsement Decision Stemmed From Harris Stance on Gaza War
After the paper canceled its planned endorsement of Kamala Harris, the owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, said his daughter didn’t speak for the organization. But many staff members questioned his motives.
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Lil Durk Is Accused of Conspiring to Kill a Rival. What We Know About the Case.
The rapper Lil Durk was arrested at the airport in Miami this week after he had been booked on flights to three international destinations, federal prosecutors said.
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Patti McGee, Skateboarding’s First Female Champion, Dies at 79
She was on the cover of Life magazine and performed for Johnny Carson. “She was a badass and a goody two shoes at the same time,” her daughter said.
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Lawsuit Accusing Roman Polanski of 1973 Rape Is Settled
The suit accused Mr. Polanski of giving a minor alcohol before sexually assaulting her. A lawyer for the director said on Wednesday that the case was settled over the summer but gave no details.
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California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms
A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.
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Tim Heidecker, Glendale Dad
Years after making his name with the sketch comedy series “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”, he’s singing wry ballads and watching the kids.
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Filmed in New York, Hold the Taxis and Radiators
When independent movies like “Rosemead” travel to a state for tax incentives, they save money but add creative challenges.
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California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches
A commission denied a request to increase the number of rocket launches on the state’s central coast, citing environmental concerns.
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California’s Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation
The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed.
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Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Cars to Warn Speeding Drivers
The legislation would have made California the first state in the nation to require intelligent speed assistance technology in vehicles.