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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Sacramento's Hollywood Park residents push for long-awaited park as city navigates budget deficit
SACRAMENTO — Something's been missing from Sacramento's Hollywood Park community for more than seven decades: the park. Now, many residents say it's about time the city finally builds a public park, even though Sacramento is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit. "I feel like we have everything that we need here except for our park," said Claire Sallee, president of the Hollywood Park Neighborhood Association. Sallee says the community is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, but unlike other established neighborhoods, no city park was ever built there. "Maybe something happened with the plans, but what I do know is that we don't have one," she said. Sacramento's current goal is to have a park within a 10-minute walk of every home. But Hollywood Park is right in the middle of a park desert. The closest playground is nearly a mile away, across busy Fruitridge Road. "It's hard for the kids. They don't get to bike anywhere," Sallee said. A vacant two-acre lot on 23rd Street has been identified as the best spot for a new park, but paying for it is a problem. "It's really challenging to figure out how do you build a new park, how do you fund it, how do you maintain it," said City Councilmember Caity Maple. Maple is now proposing to create a new community financing district, something that didn't exist back in the 1950s when Hollywood Park homes were built but is common in new neighborhoods like Natomas. "I often have community members who come to me and say, 'Why do they get really nice parks and we don't?' And the answer is because it was a master planned community and those districts' fees were built in," Maple said. The proposal would require a vote to place an annual tax on the approximately 600 Hollywood Park homes. "I think that this would be such a benefit to our neighborhood," Sallee said. There are more than 80 other parts of Sacramento that don't have a nearby park, and if this pilot project is successful, it could be used in other neighborhoods. "I would love to see this if it makes sense and it works for this community to see this throughout the rest of the city of Sacramento," Maple said. City leaders say the proposed new fee could be placed on the June 2026 ballot, and other fundraising efforts would be held to help offset the cost of purchasing the property.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Hollywood park to construct movie studio, production facility ahead of 2028 Olympics
With the 2028 Olympic Games quickly approaching, Hollywood Park officials on Tuesday announced plans to construct a movie studio and production facility that they expect to house the International Broadcast Center when the event arrives. "The vision for Hollywood Park ha always been to build a city within a city combining media, entertainment and technology that will transform the greater Los Angeles area," said developer and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke in a statement. "We are thrilled to expand the role we will play in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by hosting the International Broadcast Center and the global media outlets who will call it home during that summer. Beyond 2028, Hollywood Park Studio will be open to welcome a new industry to our live, work, play destination and bring a little bit of Hollywood to Hollywood Park." An artist's rendering of the proposed movie studio and broadcast facility heading to Hollywood Park ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. Gensler Officials said that the first phase of the Hollywood Park Studios project would cover 12 acres, including five 18,000-square-foot sound stages. Two of those will be able to open into a single 36,000-square-foot space. Additionally, there will be a three-story, 80,000-square-foot office building and a parking structure that can accommodate more than 1,000 cars. The parking structure will also include a 20-foot-high bay on its ground level for up to 60 movie production trailers. "LA28 is proud to be the inaugural tenant of this new state-of-the-art studio in the heart of Inglewood, a key venue city for the 2028 Games," said a statement from LA28 CEo Reynold Hoover. "The International Broadcast Center will serve as one of our first fully operational facilities for the Games, capturing every inspiring moment of the LA28 Games." Ultimately, the project could include up to 20 stages and an additional 200,000 square feet of office space. Last week, officials also announced that SoFi Stadium would host both opening and closing ceremonies with the LA Coliseum. They will also host all of the swimming events.
CNA
13-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Hollywood Park Studios to serve as broadcast hub for LA Olympics
LOS ANGELES :A film studio and production facility set to be built in Inglewood by Rams owner Stan Kroenke will host international broadcasters of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, Hollywood Park said on Tuesday. Hollywood Park Studios (HPS) will be located in Hollywood Park, the 300-acre site that is home to SoFi Stadium and the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western U.S. The studios will initially serve as the host site for the International Broadcast Center (IBC) for the Games, housing hundreds of media rights holders from around the world who distribute coverage of the Games. "LA28 is proud to be the inaugural tenant of this new state-of-the-art studio in the heart of Inglewood, a key venue city for the 2028 Games," LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover said. "The International Broadcast Center will serve as one of our first fully operational facilities for the Games, capturing every inspiring moment of the LA28 Games." Kroenke said his vision for Hollywood Park has always been to build "a city within a city" combining media, entertainment and technology in the greater Los Angeles area. "We are thrilled to expand the role we will play in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by hosting the International Broadcast Center and the global media outlets who will call it home during that summer," Kroenke said in a statement. "Beyond 2028, Hollywood Park Studios will be open to welcome a new industry to our live, work, play destination and bring a little bit of Hollywood to Hollywood Park." Construction on HPS will begin later this month. SoFi Stadium, which was financed by Kroenke at a cost of $5.5 billion and opened in 2020, will be converted into the largest Olympic swimming venue in history during the Games and will host the opening ceremony along with LA Memorial Coliseum.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
24/7 Software Launches GlobalCommand to Revolutionize Global Security Operations Centers with Rapid, Scalable Implementation
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 20, 2025 /CNW/ -- 24/7 Software, a global leader in operations management software for venues and large-scale organizations, announces the launch of GlobalCommand, a groundbreaking platform that redefines how Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs) are implemented across the leisure, sports, and entertainment industries. This innovative solution enables multi-venue organizations to establish centralized GSOCs in just weeks, transforming their operations with unparalleled efficiency and scalability. Already trusted by renowned organizations, including Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, and SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, GlobalCommand will set a new standard for operational excellence in the leisure, sports, and entertainment industries. Revolutionizing Global Security Operations Center Deployment Traditional GSOC solutions require significant hardware, complex IT infrastructure, and large teams, often taking years and millions of dollars to implement. GlobalCommand disrupts this model with a configurable, real-time operational dashboard that can be implemented in weeks and integrates with existing venue systems, such as video management, weapons detection, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By automating operations and delivering critical data, GlobalCommand allows organizations to make informed decisions without requiring extensive infrastructure or lengthy implementation. 'GlobalCommand is designed to revolutionize how venues operate at a global scale,' said Matthew Dobrosevic, VP of Product, Integrations, and Analytics at 24/7 Software. 'Our platform delivers unmatched ease of use and scalability, whether supporting Six Flags' 40+ parks, or SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. It bridges the gap between safety, security, facilities, and guest services, granting organizations global transparency and the power to act remotely to manage risk.' Scalable for All Venue Sizes Although ideal for large, multi-venue organizations, GlobalCommand also benefits smaller organizations such as campuses and districts with multiple venues. Its scalability ensures real-time visibility, even with smaller teams. 'Venues with remote leadership are increasingly recognizing the value of a global dashboard like GlobalCommand,' Dobrosevic added. 'Operators can make faster, smarter decisions with real-time insights, regardless of their venue's size or location.' A Centralized Solution for Real-Time Operations GlobalCommand consolidates data from multiple systems into centralized dashboards, allowing operators to monitor security, optimize guest experiences, and track facilities management—all in real time. Automated notifications keep key stakeholders informed of critical issues. The platform's Global, Regional, and Facility-level dashboards aggregate data from venue systems, providing decision makers with actionable insights to improve efficiency and ensure safety. 'What sets GlobalCommand apart is its adaptability to venues of all sizes and industries,' Dobrosevic emphasized. 'Our scalable, user-friendly system meets the needs of both small teams managing a single campus and large organizations with multiple properties, making it the preferred solution for top names in sports, entertainment, and leisure.' About 24/7 Software 24/7 Software is the global leader in operations management software for the sports, entertainment, and leisure industries. Trusted by the world's greatest venues, 24/7 Software empowers organizations to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and ensure safety across their venues.
