Badger Tinsel: Everyone wants to muscle in...

Badger Tinsel: Everyone wants to muscle in on Hollywood’s act. This weekend it’s Wisconsin’s turn. “The great Wisconsin tailgate” at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn in North Hollywood--a bratwurst cookout patterned after the typical Badger State football ritual--is one of three events designed to bring together anyone in the TV and movie business with Wisconsin roots. Hosting is Gov. Tommy G. Thompson. The point? The Wisconsin Film Office hopes to entice local exiles to shoot shows in their native state.

* HEAD COACH: Gary Barlow, once an offensive lineman for the New York Giants, is starting his first season as head football coach at Valley College. C6

* BREAKUP BILL: A bill that would ease the San Fernando Valley’s attempts to secede from the city of Los Angeles hit an unexpected snag. B1

* PARK OPPOSED: Opponents of a proposed park in Westlake Village say the 33-acre project is too big and should be cut back or even eliminated. B3

* PARK SUPPORTED: A court has cleared the way for Glendale to begin work on a 26-acre, $7.7-million sports complex. B4