![]() Kinney is just one of many entertainment industry lobbyists who has sought to influence the governor’s office over essential work and coronavirus response rules. Californians in many counties now face fines or imprisonment for venturing outside for any “nonessential” travel, congregating in small groups, or operating an outdoor restaurant, even one that follows federal guidelines on social distancing and hygiene. This stands in sharp contrast to the strict rules applied to the average California resident or small business. Sony Pictures told investors that it began to ramp up its production schedule back in July. ![]() Many studios are still filming shows across Los Angeles, including HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method,” along with at least 40 feature films that began filming in November. The state has deemed the television and movie production industry as “ critical infrastructure” and has allowed Hollywood studios to continue filming projects, including in Los Angeles, which is facing the most strict lockdown order. The entertainment industry has been given extensive leeway to operate during the pandemic, even as California now faces a stay-at-home order. One of Kinney’s clients, Netflix, has been allowed to continue to operate during the latest round of forced closures that began last week as intensive care hospital capacity has dwindled across the state. ![]() Kinney, a veteran political operative, is a lobbyist for a number of interests seeking to shape the rules governing life under the pandemic, including what kind of economic activities are deemed essential in order to stay in business. The dinner controversy was more than just an opulent display of political double standards - it also highlighted the backroom efforts to maintain special treatment during the pandemic. The Democratic governor was spotted at the French Laundry, an exclusive restaurant north of San Francisco, where he was celebrating the birthday of longtime friend Jason Kinney. Gavin Newsom was caught violating his own warnings against multiple households dining together indoors. ![]()
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