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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is Hollywood Really in Trouble?

    Runaway film and TV production may not be a problem as old as Hollywood, but it's been around long enough to cause major headaches for the local economy. Last week, the LA County Economic Development Corporation came up with some new numbers. Since 2004, 16,000 jobs have been lost.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Runaway film and TV production may not be a problem as old as Hollywood, but it's been around long enough to cause major headaches for the local economy. Last week, the LA County Economic Development Corporation came up with some new numbers. Since 2004, 16,000 jobs have been lost.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Robert Kleinhenz

      Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation

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      Amy Lemisch

      California State Film Commission

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      Eric Garcetti

      Mayor of Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Movies Leaving Hollywood
    1. 0:00Anti-Gridlock Group Urges Speeding Up 405 Improvements
    2. 8:40Is Hollywood Really in Trouble?You’re reading this
    3. 24:55New Rules for Violence in a Changing Middle East
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