California
Julia Ann Comes to California
Adult film star Julia Ann will be in San Diego to sign autographs and promote her upcoming Wicked Pictures release, "Around the World in Seven Days," which streets April 11.
Nikki Benz Heads to Carolina, California for Feature Dancing Gigs
Nikki Benz is poised for more feature dancing gigs at Thee Dollhouse in North Carolina and Spearmint Rhino in Santa Barbara.
California Initiative for Internet Privacy Launches
A public program formed to explore the possible implementation of voluntary or mandated approaches toward improving Internet-related privacy issues has been created by Lauren Weinstein, a longtime Internet authority.
California Moves One Step Closer to Cable Deregulation
Adult content providers may soon have more cable distribution options after a unanimous vote in the California Assembly, which passed legislation that could dramatically reshape the marketplace for the state’s cable providers.
Adam & Eve Expands Franchising to California
Founded in 1970 as America’s first adult-oriented mail-order catalog, Adam & Eve, now one of the industry’s leading retailers, is seeking to expand its franchise base into California. Entrepreneurs will now be able to own and manage a retail store under the Adam & Eve brand.
Asianmodelpalooza Returns to Southern California
Fans of the Asian persuasion may want to leave Nov. 19 open as the Asianmodelpalooza Festival comes to Southern California, featuring a number of big names in the Asian adult community.
Sin City Contract Star Takes Northern California
Sin City Contract Star Takes Northern California
Massive Child Porn Arrests Rock Southern California
In a case that spans throughout Southern California, authorities have arrested 47 people allegedly involved in the trade and possession of child pornography. The sweeping arrests were part of yearlong investigation by Operation Ore.
California Bill Seeks to Redefine Obscenity
State Sen. Elaine Alquist, D-Santa Clara, has revised a bill originally submitted in February that seeks to define obscenity in the state, with special regard to how cases are prosecuted in situations involving people who appear to be minors.
California Rejects No-Porn-Onboard Proposal
A bill that would have made it illegal to watch adult videos while cruising the state's highways was shot down by the California State Assembly. However, the assemblyman who introduced the bill said he plans to push the issue, adding, “When you display [porn] where people can see it while they're driving, that's inappropriate.”
California Authorities Charge 2 Live Crew Concert Obscene
The 2 Live Crew, which battled obscenity charges years ago in the U.S. Supreme Court, has given the owners of Little Switzerland some potential trouble. California regulators say they witnessed partially nude lap dancing, simulated sex acts and explicit lyrics at a concert.
California Anti-Spyware Bills Move Forward
A pair of anti-spyware bills in California’s legislature moved forward on Tuesday. The issue of spyware, which is software that is employed unbeknownst to users, has been a hot topic for both consumers and legislators in the past few years.
Feds Bust Up Porn Ring in California
In yet another child pornography bust, three men were arrested for distributing child pornography over the Internet. The arrests marked the fruition of an eight-month investigation