Hefner donation helps save Hollywood sign
9:28 AM PDT 4/26/2010 by Paul Bond,
AP
Group raises enough money to buy 138 acres near landmark
A $900,000 donation from Playboy founder Hugh Hefner was just enough to save the iconic Hollywood sign from being plowed under in order to make room for four luxury homes.
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