We saved the Peak, and now it's time to party!

By TPL | 12.01.10 | share | leave a comment

Come one come all! Join Council member Tom LaBonge and The Trust for Public Land for: The Save the Peak Community Celebration Thursday, December 9 3 p.m. until Sunset Lake Hollywood Park 3204 Canyon Lake Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068 MAP Eat Pink's Hot Dogs, dance to music from Martel Fuller and enjoy the view. For more information email: sharon.shapiro@lacity.org...more >>

A Resounding Thank You

By TPL | 05.03.10 | share | 1 comment

When a community comes together, anything is possible. And what a community we have: more than 2,250 donors from 50 states and 10 countries, and some 28,000 Facebook fans. You rallied and baked pies; you organized concerts and hikes; you shared with friends and encouraged them to give; and in the end, you saved Cahuenga Peak. For that, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. While this particular Hollywood story has come to a happy end, there are countless other special places in Los Angeles and across the country that need to be saved, and even more communities...more >>

Hugh Hefner tweets about his role in saving land around Hollywood sign

By Editor | 04.27.10 | share | 2 comments

I've received more media attention on the Hollywood sign in the last 2 days than anything in memory. -Hugh Hefner...more >>

HUGH HEFNER IS FINAL DONOR, LAND AROUND HOLLYWOOD SIGN SAVED

By TPL | 04.26.10 | share | 17 comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2010 Contact: Tim Ahern, 415-710-9095 LOS ANGELES - The Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced it has raised enough money to buy and protect the 138 acres behind the world-famous Hollywood Sign, as Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner stepped forward to close the gap with a $900,000 donation toward the $12.5 million needed. "Today, we have the Hollywood ending we hoped for and now Cahuenga Peak will be forever protected by adding it to Griffith Park," said Will Rogers, TPL President. "We want to thank the thousands of donors worldwide who so generously helped...more >>

Text to Help Save the Peak

By TPL | 04.19.10 | share | 15 comments

Looking for a fast and easy way to help us reach our $12.5 million goal? Today's your lucky day. Here's what to do: 1. Remove cell phone from pocket/purse/jacket. 2. Text the word LAND to the number 50555. 3. When prompted, reply with YES to confirm your $5 gift. 4. Give yourself a pat on the back. Seriously. 5. Tell your friends you donated and ask them to do the same. The fine print: A $5 donation will be added to your mobile bill. Go to mGive.com/A for terms and help....more >>