Karen Bass Plugs Hike in Film Tax Credit: ‘Let’s Bring Hollywood Back’

The Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is urging Hollywood to return to help her city recover financially by tripling the state's film incentive to $750 million under Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget, aiming to attract shows like sitcoms and animation. Meanwhile, legislative efforts are underway to expand incentives for various types of entertainment. However, as a last resort, the city has announced 1,647 layoffs to address its financial struggles.