Rance Collins

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The doctor was in on Hollywood Boulevard April 29. Actress Ellen Pompeo, who has played the titular Dr. Meredith Grey on “Grey’s Anatomy” since the show premiered in 2005, received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “It’s taken a long time for me to get my star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the truth is I’ve been surrounded by stars my entire career,” Pompeo said. “This doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen easily.

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The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion on April 29 by Councilman Adrin Nazarian, 2nd District, that calls for a reduction in regulatory costs and obstacles to help make the city more friendly for film and television production. “More production means more jobs for L.A. families, and the communities where they live and shop,” Nazarian said.

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With Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) termed out in 2026, several candidates have declared their intention to run to replace the 24th District’s representative. Last month, Democratic consultant Brian Goldsmith threw his hat into the ring. In the first 10 days of his campaign, he raised over $500,000. Goldsmith has an extensive background in journalism and worked many years at CBS and Yahoo! News. He even produced the infamous Sarah Palin interview with Katie Couric.

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Los Angeles was illuminated in blue on April 29 for World Wish Day. The event honored the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary. “Lighting up Los Angeles blue is a powerful visual reminder of the hope, strength and joy that wishes bring to children and families across our city,” said Aparna Pande, who serves as the president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. “We are a local community organization, and we serve the children of Los Angeles.

3 weeks ago | beverlypress.com | Rance Collins

The sweeping bill that would increase California film and television tax credits from $330 million to $750 million has been advanced by the Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee in the state assembly and the Revenue and Tax Committee in the state senate. “It was referred to two committees in the assembly,” Assemblyman Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles) said. “The bill needs to get out of all those committees. I’m relatively optimistic that it will make it through all of them.