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A timeline of California’s decades-long fight to keep Hollywood in state

Since 2009, California has increased its incentives for companies to film in the state.

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Central Valley · September 21, 2026
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Since 2009, California has increased its incentives for companies to film in the state. One Hollywood-area lawmaker says there’s still more to do to beat the competition from other states.

Original reporting: CalMatters.

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