California Today: As Hollywood Struggles, the Region’s Economy Feels the Pain

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December 27, 2024, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story Stella Kalinina for The New York Times As Hollywood Struggles, the Region's Economy Feels the Pain Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer. Read more More California News Assist or Resist: Local Officials Debate Trump's Mass Deportation Threat Communities are divided on how much to cooperate with immigration agents. In San Diego, the sheriff has vowed to defy a new policy protecting migrants. California School District Pays $17.5 Million to End Coach's Sexual Abuse Cases The settlements culminate a lengthy personal and legal odyssey for the first accuser, Alex Harrison, who was subsequently shunned by teammates and parents. Retire? They'd Rather Jump Out of a Plane. These skydiving seniors are taking their golden years one 12,500-foot leap at a time. Raging Waves Batter California's Coast and Its Beloved Piers An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state's piers, which have defined the coastline for generations. Richard Parsons, Serial Fixer of Media and Finance Giants, Dies at 76 Mr. Parsons's lengthy résumé is a catalog of corporate emergencies at Time Warner, Citigroup and the Los Angeles Clippers. Marv From 'Home Alone' Has a New Calling Card: Tangerines and Sculpture Daniel Stern has built a social media following by documenting daily life on his family's farm. "What a crazy way to walk through life," he said, "to be a little part of people's lives." 36 Hours in Palm Springs, Calif. With its kitsch, color and joyous queer scene, this oasis in the Coachella Valley is all in on earthly pleasures. What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing A wave of viral videos highlight a style that participants call addictive and innovative. Descended from the Lindy Hop, it has few traditional markers of swing. Local Conditions Look up the heat index in your area using The Times's heat tracker. See active fires using The Times's wildfire tracker. Today's Recipe Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Simon Andrews. Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic By Julia Moskin 40 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings Play a Game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for California Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving California Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018