| The word 'entertainment' is synonymous with | | | | Board of Supervisors put a secession referendum for |
| Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, if nowhere else. | | | | Hollywood on ballots for a citywide election. It failed, |
| Hollywood is home to many famous studios, and has | | | | however, by a wide voting margin. |
| produced blockbuster after blockbuster over the | | | | As a district of Los Angeles, Hollywood does not |
| decades. Not for nothing is it known as the | | | | possess its own city government but has an appointed |
| 'entertainment capital of the world.' | | | | ceremonial honorary mayor. At present the position is |
| Geographically, Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, | | | | held by Johnny Grant, who has done so for over two |
| situated northwest of the downtown area. Presently, | | | | decades. |
| much of the movie industry has relocated to nearby | | | | Infrastructure-wise, after many years of decline, |
| areas such as Burbank and the west side of Los | | | | Hollywood is undergoing a rebirth. Notably, the |
| Angeles, but significant supporting industries, like film | | | | Hollywood and Highland complex is a major focus for |
| editing and special effects. | | | | area redevelopment. Additionally, a good number of |
| A number of the old Hollywood theaters are utilized as | | | | bars and clubs opened up in the area, causing it to be |
| event venues for major theatrical releases, and for | | | | a hot nighttime spot. Numerous older buildings have |
| such special events as the Academy Awards. | | | | also been transformed into lofts and condominiums. |
| Hollywood is also a much-traveled destination for | | | | The already mentioned Walk of Fame is a sidewalk |
| tourism, and includes the Hollywood Walk of Fame. | | | | along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. It is |
| A few years ago, a number of Hollywood residents | | | | embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars |
| started a campaign for the district to secede from Los | | | | displaying the names of Hollywood notables for their |
| Angeles and become its own incorporated municipality. | | | | work in the entertainment industry. Joanne Woodward |
| Supporters posited that community desires were not | | | | was awarded the first star back in February 1960. |
| being properly handled by LA authorities. The County | | | | |