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Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a roundtable discussion with film, TV industry workers

By Andrew Sheeler
Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the reopening of businesses during a news conference at Twiggs Floral Design Gallery in East Sacramento on Friday, May 8, 2020. Newsom spoke about his administration’s guidance allowing retailers, including flower shops, to begin opening Friday with restrictions like curbside pickup.
Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the reopening of businesses during a news conference at Twiggs Floral Design Gallery in East Sacramento on Friday, May 8, 2020. Newsom spoke about his administration’s guidance allowing retailers, including flower shops, to begin opening Friday with restrictions like curbside pickup. Rich Pedroncelli AP/Pool

California Gov. Gavin Newsom hosted a live digital roundtable with Californians who work in the television and film industries on Wednesday. Watch a recording of the livestream below.

Today’s event was part of the governor’s ongoing “Economic Recovery and Reinvention Listening Tour.”

Participants in the roundtable discussed how they are adapting to the COVID-19 emergency, how their workplaces have changed as a result and how they will reinvent their businesses in the future.

This story was originally published May 20, 2020 at 2:26 PM.

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