More Time, More Support, to Save Cahuenga Peak

By TPL | 04.14.10 | share | 6 comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2010 LOS ANGELES - The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Los Angeles City Council Member Tom LaBonge today announced they have 16 more days and a $500,000 challenge grant to raise the final $1 million needed to save the view of the famous Hollywood Sign by preserving 138 acres of land behind the sign. Aileen Getty and The Tiffany & Co. Foundation said today they will join to make a $500,000 matching grant to challenge the California community to close the gap. Ms. Getty and the Tiffany Foundation, both of whom had each previously...more >>

Keep the Dream Alive

By Editor | 04.08.10 | share | 12 comments

The Trust for the Public Land is excited to announce a partnership with 19 Entertainment's new property,If I Can Dream, to help raise awareness and funds for the Campaign to Save Cahuenga Peak. Protecting Cahuenga Peak protects the view of the world famous Hollywood Sign, a symbol of the hopes and dreams of anyone who wishes to make a career in the entertainment industry. As such dreams are the very essence of If I Can Dream, we can't imagine a better partner in our fundraising efforts....more >>

Stay, save, and support the campaign with Kimpton Hotels

By Editor | 03.17.10 | share | leave a comment

As comfortable as they are earth-friendly, Kimpton Hotels have long offered a discount for visitors who make reservations using the TPL's friends and family rate code. Between now and April 14, 2010, Kimpton will donate $10 to the Cahuenga campaign for every night you stay at any Kimpton property nationwide. And, you receive 15% off the best available rate that day. Here's how: 1. Go to Kimpton Hotels 2. Choose your city and hotel 3. Enter "TPL" in the rate code field 4. Enjoy yourself What are you waiting for? Get booking....more >>

Save the Peak Campaign Update

By Editor | 03.11.10 | share | 2 comments

PRESS RELEASE March 11, 2010 HOLLYWOOD TO HELP PRESERVE LAND AROUND HOLLYWOOD SIGN LOS ANGELES - The Trust for Public Land (TPL) announced today that donations totaling $3.1 million on behalf of major studios and a number of other Hollywood leaders have been made to help buy the land at Cahuenga Peak and preserve the view of the famous Hollywood Sign. The contributions bring to $9.45 million the total amount raised, said TPL President Will Rogers. TPL needs to raise a total of $12.5 million by the April 14 deadline in order to protect the land from potential development. These...more >>

Turner Classic Movies falls for Cahuenga Peak

By TPL | 03.03.10 | share | 1 comment

It was a no-brainer. After all, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and the Campaign to Save Cahuenga Peak go together like Bogey and Bacall, Tracey and Hepburn, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Just in time for the TMC Classic Film Festival, which celebrates Hollywood's history, the historic match was formalized. To help raise awareness for the campaign, TCM will be running its own Save the Peak PSA video on its various online channels, and will feature regular campaign updates on TCM's Classic Movie News. In keeping with its commitment to preserving iconic cinema, TCM is helping preserve an...more >>