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    Fujioka Leaves, So Do TV Pilots

    LA lags behind NYC in the local filming of TV drama pilots, and LA County CEO Bill Fujioka plans to retire in November.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 27, 2014 • 9m Listen

    The city of Los Angeles now lags behind New York City in the number of locally shot TV drama pilots this season, according to a new report. Are we still the entertainment capitol of the world? Bob Strauss with the LA Daily News talks to KCRW's Steve Chiotakis about that story. And LA County CEO Bill Fujioka will retire in November, after more than seven years as the country's top official. Abby Sewell covered that story for the LA Times.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Avishay Artsy

      Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture

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      Abby Sewell

      Los Angeles Times

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      Bob Strauss

      LA Daily News

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