The pulse of the Golden State. Statewide California news, lifestyle, and culture. https://californiawave.com en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:23:47 GMT Copyright 2026 California Wave editor@californiawave.com (California Wave) editor@californiawave.com (California Wave) 60 https://californiawave.com/california/2026/04/new-spring-tv-shows-set-in-california-full-cast-guide/ https://californiawave.com/california/2026/04/new-spring-tv-shows-set-in-california-full-cast-guide/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:37:35 GMT Keanu Reeves, Nicole Kidman, and Oscar Isaac headline a wave of new spring TV shows and films set across California, streaming this April. 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