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NEWS ABOUT: San Fernando Valley

San Fernando Valley stories: 2 news summaries

Struggling Porn Industry
No Longer Recession-Proof

Porn has become 'like potato chips,' frustrated actress says

Sep 12, 09 3:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Previous recessions have been kind to pornographers, but this one has been a knee to the industry’s groin, the Economist reports. Revenues have plummeted by up to 50%—from $6 billion in 2007, by one estimate—performers are being forced to lower prices, and production has been nearly cut... More »

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Internet • California • pornography • recession • adult films • San Fernando Valley

 Calif. Porn Actress 
 Tests Positive for HIV 

Health officials call for industry to improve safety measures

Jun 11, 09 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - California's pornography industry has confirmed its first case of HIV since 2004, the Los Angeles Times reports. The female performer worked infrequently, according to a rep for the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation, who denied rumors of an outbreak. LA County health officials said they planned to investigate and renewed... More »

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HIV • pornography • Los Angeles • adult films • HIV/AIDS • porn star • sexually transmitted diseases • Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation • Los Angeles County • San Fernando Valley

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