L.A. WATCH: HOLLYWOOD IS PREPPING FOR TEAMSTERS STRIKE...

Though jobs are on the rise in Hollywood, another strike is rearing its ugly head-- this time with the Teamsters Hollywood Local 399 on behalf of the Hollywood transportation workers.  Negotiations for the Hollywood transportation workers contract began June 14th but the Teamsters have not been able to come to terms with the Hollywood studios, which is 'cause for concern considering the current contract expires August 1st.