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The Fair Debt Buyers Practices Act (SB 890) has been approved by the California Senate as consumer groups applaud a move toward protection from abusive debt collection practices. Once the Senate bill becomes law, tougher regulations would affect companies that purchase consumer debt and then take over collections.
An amazing photo exhibit is opening next month featuring rarely seen photographs taken by legendary photographer Ansel Adams while on assignment in L.A. for Fortune Magazine in 1940. more › Read more from the original source: L.A. Through the Lens of Ansel Adams, 1940: Rarely Seen Photos
Public interest groups are urging citizens to back a bill up for a vote Tuesday in the California Assembly that would require the disclosure of large donations to political advertisements shown across the state. Under AB 1148, also known as the California Disclose Act , the three largest donors to TV, radio, web and printed political advertising must be named. “This would be a huge win for democracy in California, allowing citizens to give proper weight to the different messages they hear and make informed decisions at the ballot box,” MapLight , a nonprofit that tracks the influence of money in politics, wrote in an email message to supporters. The California Chamber of Commerce has announced its opposition, dimming the bill’s prospects, the San Jose Mercury News stated. Beverly Hills voters who want to share their thoughts on the proposal with 42nd Assembly District representative Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) can contact his office here . (Note: Beverly Hills is joining the newly created 50th Assembly District in the November 2012 election due to redistricting. Until then the city is represented by Assemblyman Feuer as part of the 42nd Assembly District.) Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . See the original post here: State Assembly Bill Seeks to Disclose Political Ad Donors
Actor Armie Hammer attends the 14th annual Hollywood Awards Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 25, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. See the original post: Hammer jokes about arrest
Members of Occupy San Diego tried to make a citizen’s arrest of their mayor, Jerry Sanders, but, alas, they were not successful. more › See the original post: Occupiers Attempt Citizen’s Arrest of San Diego’s Mayor
Street artist Buff Monster — whose website tagline is “art of super happy pink” — recently took over the 6th Street wall of the Standard Downtown, reports the Huffington Post . The mural he painted on the hotel’s south side features plenty of his trademark color, as well as creatures that look like desserts wandering about in a desert. more › Read the original post: Video: Buff Monster Takes Over Standard Downtown’s 6th Street Mural
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The SAG Awards are usually a precursor to the Oscars, so the golden statuettes presented at last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards might show some hints on favorites at the upcoming Academy Awards in Hollywood. Earning awards at the 2012 SAG Awards were Betty White, Alec Baldwin, Jessica Lange, Steve Buscemi, Kate Winslet, Paul Giamatti, Octavia Spencer, Christopher Plummer, Viola Davis and Jean Dujardin . TV legend Mary Tyler Moore received the SAG Life Achievement Award to thunderous applause. Outstanding productions honored at the SAG Awards included “The Help,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Modern Family,” and “Game of Thrones.” The atmosphere at the Screen Actors Guild Awards was light, familiar and free of nerves because the SAG Awards are all about entertainment industry peers voting for peers. Everyone had a genuinely fun time in a room full of warm vibes. The acceptance speech by SAG Award winner Viola Davis of “The Help” was emotionally moving (video below). List of 2012 SAG Awards Winners: Cast in a Motion Picture – “The Help” Male Actor in a Leading Role – Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” Female Actor in a Leading Role – Viola Davis, “The Help” Male Actor in a Supporting Rol e – Christopher Plummer, “Beginners” Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Octavia Spencer, “The Help” Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture – “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 ” Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Paul Giamatti, “Too Big to Fail” Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Kate Winslet, “Mildred Pierce” Male Actor in a Drama Series – Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire” Female Actor in a Drama Series – Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story” Male Actor in a Comedy Series – Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” Female Actor in a Comedy Series – Betty White, “Hot In Cleveland” Ensemble in a Drama Series – “Boardwalk Empire” Ensemble in a Comedy Series – “Modern Family” Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series – “Game of Thrones” SAG Life Achievement Award – Mary Tyler Moore
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