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While state and local officials have generally remarked that Covid cases in California seem to be plateauing, today brought a new daily high for this summer’s surge. The 14,968 new cases reported today is the highest number of new infections the state has seen since January 31, and well above the 2020 summer surge peak of 12,614 on August 14 of that year.

Talk show host Larry Elder, considered one of the leading candidates to potentially unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election, will not be prosecuted for alleged domestic abuse and gun violations.

Lorde has performed ‘Solar Power’ album track ‘California’ live on The Late Late Show With James Corden as part of her week-long residency.The New Zealand singer-songwriter sang the cut from her new album amid a beach scene constructed for the US talk show.

Activision Blizzard to include contracted workers.Read more: ‘Recompile’ review: a bite-sized but disappointing MetroidvaniaThe lawsuit, which was filed late last month, alleges Activision Blizzard employees face “constant sexual harassment, including groping, comments and advances” while at work.

Donald Trump.Avenatti was sentenced in July to 2 1/2 years in prison in a $25 million extortion case in New York.Federal prosecutors in Southern California have accused Avenatti of cheating five of his clients out of nearly $10 million by negotiating and collecting settlements on their behalf and funneling the payments to accounts he controlled while lying to them about what happened to the money.Avenatti, who is suspended from practicing law in California but was representing himself at trial,

Tom Girardi can no longer practice law in California federal courts.The embattled attorney and estranged husband of Erika Jayne has been disbarred by a California Federal Court.A source tells ET that Girardi is no longer «allowed to practice in the central district of California for the federal courts but the state bar proceedings are still pending.»The ruling was handed down on Aug. 20, and Girardi reportedly did not contest the decision, according to People.

Tom Girardi is no longer allowed to practice law.

As Axel Foley would say: “Okay, everybody’s ready here, okay.”

In an effort to spread film shoot spending across California, 25% of the estimated shoot hours will take place outside of the Los Angeles 30-mile studio zone, with 14 of the 23 productions expected to shoot outside of LA County in areas like Ventura and Riverside counties, as well as Palm Springs. The next application period for feature films will be held Jan.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterNetflix was the big winner as the California Film Commission awarded a record-setting $138.8 million in film tax credits on Monday.The streaming service got $43.3 million for three projects, including $18.5 million for the Zack Snyder sci-fi epic “Rebel Moon.” Its other winning projects are “Beverly Hills Cop 4,” which was awarded $15.8 million, and an untitled feature with Jonah Hill, which got $9 million.The $138.8 million total shattered the previous record

Tom Girardi has been disbarred.

Lorde has performed her new tracks ‘California’ and ‘Fallen Fruit’ live for the first time – check out the videos below.The Kiwi singer-songwriter appeared on Good Morning America yesterday (August 20) to mark the release of her third album, ‘Solar Power’.Taking to the SummerStage in Central Park, New York, Lorde played a five-song set including the aforementioned album cuts as well as her new record’s title track.

Daily Covid cases in California hit a new high for the current summer surge, with 14,716 reported on Friday. That’s up 10% from the season’s previous peak of 13,377 on August 9, and up a whopping 159% from the 5,678 new cases the state database now shows for Tuesday. It’s also far above the peak of the summer 2020 surge, which peaked on July 13 with 11,658 cases.

statement. “Unfortunately, due to the recent increases in COVID-19 cases and evolving health and safety mandates, we have come to the difficult but right decision to cancel VidCon this October.

Christina on the Coast.”Fresh off her divorce from Ant Anstead — and a life-changing hallucinogenic toad venom trip with new boyfriend, realtor Joshua Hall — HGTV real estate investor Christina Haack has a new $10.3 million beachfront house in Dana Point, California.

Today, the California Department of Public Health increased requirements already in effect for mega events in the state, announcing that proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid test within 72 hours of an event, will be required for indoor gatherings where 1,000 or more participants or spectators are attending. That includes, concerts, sporting events and fairs.