Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proclaimed Tuesday that Hollywood is “turning a corner,” as production volume ticked up slightly in the first quarter of 2026 on the back of increased state subsidies.
Bass, who is in a tough race for reelection, hailed the increase as a sign that local efforts to cut red tape are paying off.
“We have a long way to go, but after years of decline, Hollywood is finally turning a corner with more productions and more jobs,” Bass said in a statement. “City Hall will continue to partner with the industry to support good paying union jobs and expand economic opportunity across L.A.”
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