PROFILE
FROM Tom Dotan
Why Facebook is getting into the TV business Facebook says it’s not a media company. But it has a professionally produced channel called Facebook Watch, which airs news programming from CNN, Fox, Buzzfeed -- plus original drama, comedy, reality TV and sports.
Silicon Valley, visas and the Trump administration California technology companies are heavily reliant on workers from foreign countries. And there is concern that President Donald Trump’s latest temporary travel ban could lead to a brain drain for technology companies in the state. Where Silicon Valley - and Beach - clash, and where they line up, with the new administration.
Why Can't Hollywood and Silicon Valley Just Get Along? More and more consumers are going to the Internet for entertainment, turning away from movie theaters and TV. Hollywood is losing control of its distribution model. Silicon Valley distributors are trying to produce content, but they can't match the quality that comes out of Hollywood. Can they learn to live with each other?
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Americans are Sick and Tired of Politics America feels more divided than ever. But the majority of the electorate is actually united on something: they are tuning out from political debates.
Bonus Episode: The wind-up before the punch Josh Barro and Ken White couldn’t wait to debrief on the Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen sentencing memos before the documents become old news. So, voila! Bonus episode.
One year later, Ojai reflects on the Thomas Fire in a new book A year after the Thomas Fire began, a new book out of Ojai tells stories of the community’s destruction and regrowth. Cuddle groups are popping up all over the place, including Santa Barbara. And, according to a newly released report, sea level rise could cover nearly two-thirds of Santa Barbara city beaches by 2100.
Trump Sees ‘Bipartisanship’ on Criminal Justice Reform After decades, America’s draconian crackdown on crime isn’t working. Even most conservatives agree with liberals that it’s worse than a waste of money. President Trump has used a rare word when it comes to proposed reform: “bipartisanship.” It could happen before the new Congress takes office--but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might be applying the brakes.