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Volume 27 No. 52 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities December 28, 2017

n LayThe new down year will bring the new stateL.A. laws laws for Peoplen and issues that defined 2017 cannabis, minimum wage and more The ‘resistance,’ Olympics, housing crisis headlined a busy From rising minimum wages to year throughout L.A. recreational marijuana businesses, 2018 will usher in a slew of new state laws. Local legislators have been involved in bills promoting The past year marked a period clean air vehicles, children’s rights, of tremendous change and growth improving statewide recycling in Los Angeles, West Hollywood efforts and more. and Beverly Hills, which are Here are some highlights of the poised to continue that trend in laws set to take effect in the new 2018. Local government leaders year: and community members continue to fight for social justice and have kept the Los Angeles region AB 906 photo by Edwin Folven one of the most dynamic and pro- Among the bills authored by State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa gressive areas in the country. Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- Monica) spoke to the Miracle Mile Each of the cities and neighbor- Santa Monica) this year was AB Chamber at Park Labrea earlier this hoods covered by the Park photo by Jon Viscott Labrea News and Beverly Press 906, a law designed to refine the year about his year in the Legislature. Tens of thousands of demonstrators came together in June during the labeling of plastic bottles for recy- excelled in many areas and faced #ResistMarch, which temporarily replaced the annual LA Pride cling purposes. streams they enter. AB 906 will challenges in others. Addressing Festival held in West Hollywood. “AB 906 will help reduce conta- ensure that plastic bottles are appro- homelessness continues to be a mination in the recycling stream priately labeled according to their chief concern for leaders through- and improve the efficacy of the chemical composition.” out the county. Development and The result was a sometimes to regulate the recreational recycling program,” Bloom said Bloom added that the change will the housing crisis remain at the tumultuous period marked by set- cannabis industry, residents earlier this year, when the governor give “some relief” to recyclers forefront in local communities. backs and victories. awoke to a prank one year ago on signed the bill into law. “Every throughout the state. Also in 2017, many cities and New Year’s Day when the year, billions of plastic bottles are “This seemingly minor change agencies grappled with ways to Los Angeles Hollywood Sign was changed to recycled in California, some of made to bottles before they even maintain health care coverage for read “Hollyweed.” The artist which are mislabeled and, as a enter the recycling stream will have low-income individuals and keep While the city of Los Angeles is responsible was charged with result, contaminate the recycling infrastructure in working order. in the process of determining how See New year page 22 See Laws page 21

nAcademy Museum’s board of trustees meet Newn laws in Beverly Hills Tom Hanks, New water rates and smoking regulations await Kathleen Kennedy Beverly Hills residents in the new year headline the 12- areas such as balconies, patios and decks, and all indoor and outdoor member board Highlights from Beverly Hills common areas such as hallways, City Hall this year include the elec- pathways, lobbies, community tion of two new council members in rooms and laundry rooms. March, deliberation between land- In 2019, smoking will be prohib- As the calendar turns to 2018, lords and tenants over a rent stabi- ited in all multi-unit dwellings, the Academy Museum of Motion lization ordinance and City Council including rental and owner-occu- Pictures’ newly completed board approval of bike lanes to be pied dwellings. of trustees has already begun installed along Santa Monica Some council members have said looking ahead to 2019, when the Boulevard. they think a citywide ban of tobac- newest Miracle Mile museum is The council also approved water co is in the offing, but they took scheduled to open. rate increases and new smoking other incremental measures against “The Academy Museum has regulations for multi-unit housing smoking in 2017. already made great strides in rais- that will go into effect in the new As of May 5, smoking within 20 ing funds, constructing the site, year. photo courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences feet of open-air dining and public and developing the exhibition rights-of-way such as sidewalks, plans that will make this museum A rendering shows what the completed museum, located at the inter- alleyways and streets (unless an essential destination for visitors section of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, will look like. Smoking actively passing by) was banned in and locals who love film,” said Vice Mayor Julian Gold said ear- Beverly Hills. The law included e- Rob Meyer, chair of the board, in of trustees on Dec. 4. Among the Blum, Oscar-nominated and lier this year that he’d support a cigarettes and marijuana. The ordi- a statement. “Now, with the for- board’s responsibilities will be Emmy and Peabody award-win- global ban on tobacco, but the nance bolstered the city’s existing mation of this board of trustees, overseeing the museum’s strategic ning producer; Jim Gianopulos, world will have to settle for stricter regulations that banned smoking we have real momentum. I could- vision and maintaining its chairman and CEO of Paramount regulations in Beverly Hills in within five feet of open-air dining, n’t be more pleased by the talent finances. Pictures; Dawn Hudson, CEO of 2018. as well as in parks, outdoor events we’ve gathered to oversee this Board members include the Academy of Motion Picture In the new year, smoking will be such as the farmers market, outdoor great new institution.” Hollywood icons Tom Hanks and Arts and Sciences; Alejandro prohibited in newly leased multi- service lines such as a theater box Meyer, vice chairman of Kathleen Kennedy. Other mem- Ramirez Magana, CEO of film unit rental housing in Beverly Hills, office, and public and private NBCUniversal, led the inaugural bers are John Bailey, cinematogra- including renewed or extended plazas. meeting of the 12-member board pher and film director; Jason See Museum page 21 occupancies. The ban applies to See Beverly Hills page 21 2 December 28, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Celebration.” Dir- he leads the Los Angeles Standup Comedy ector Lisa Philharmonic in a performance on Don’t miss an evening of stand-up Schurga leads the Friday, Jan. 5 and Saturday, Jan. 6 comedy presented by The Setup on festive cast at 8 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Thursday, Dec. 28 from 8:30 to 10 including Michael Hall. The concert features works by p.m. at The Three of Clubs in Churven, Chris Ravel, Debussy and Dukas. Violinist Hollywood. The show features Byron Eckert, Ryan Renaud Capucon will perform with Bowers, Kevin Camia, Mon Rok, Gaul, Patty the LA Phil. A pre-concert discussion Allen Strickland Williams and Chris Giggenheim, Kiel Kennedy, Anne begins at 7 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave. Estrada. DJ Notorious will spin Lane, Andrew Leeds and Laird (323)850-2000, laphil.com. music. Admission is $10. 1123 Vine Macintosh. Guests will enjoy cock- St. (323)462-6441, setupcomedy.com. tails, gourmet appetizers, desserts and a Champagne toast. Tickets are $100. 7307 Melrose Ave. (323)934-4747, LegalVolunteer attorneysClinic from the Beverly purchase.groundlings.com. ExhibitEnjoy a tour of Tour the exhibit “Found in Hills Bar Association Barristers will Translation: Design in California and answer legal questions during a free Mexico, 1915–1985” on Friday, Dec. clinic on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 10 29 at noon at the Los Angeles County January a.m. to noon in the Elm Room at Museum of Art. The groundbreaking Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. 471 S. exhibition focuses on design dia- Roxbury Drive. (310)601-2422, logues between California and Classic Film bhba.org. Mexico. Its four main themes – Classic film lovers are invited to a Spanish Colonial Inspiration, Pre- screening of “Working Girls” (1931) Hispanic Revivals, Folk Art and Craft on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. in the Traditions, and Modernism – explore Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s how modern and anti-modern design Bing Theater. Based on a play by Vera movements defined both locales Caspary and Winifred Lenihan, the throughout the 20th century. The tour film follows the story of two sisters meets in LACMA’s BP Grand who arrive in New York from the Entrance, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. country and settle down in a boarding (323)857-6010, lacma.org. house. General admission is $4. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6010, lacma.org.

LawrenceEnjoy screenings of “Lawrence Arabia of Arabia” (1962) on Friday, Dec. 29 photo by Ed Krieger Human Flow and Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Enjoy a world premiere of the comedy production “Ashes to Ashes” run- The Hammer Museum is holding a the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. ning from Thursday, Dec. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Odyssey screening of the film “Human Flow” and a discussion with Ai Weiwei on The film stars Peter O’Toole in a Theatre. Liberal Sara and conservative Jefferson are polar opposites sweeping epic of Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The about everything, except their love and devotion for two newly Arab infighting documentary by artist Weiwei is a and British colo- deceased, filthy-rich best friends. Trapped by the time-constraints of detailed and nialism. “Law- their friends’ will, they are forced to spend nearly 17 days together scat- heartbreaking ex- rence of Arabia” tering ashes across Europe. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday through ploration of the won seven Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $30. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. global refugee cri- Academy Awards (310)564-9410; ashestoashestheplay.com. sis. Made over the including Best course of a year in Picture. American 23 countries, it Cinematheque is hosting the screen- follows a chain of Address provided upon RSVP. ings, General admission is $15. 6712 stories in Afg- salastina.org. Hollywood Blvd. americancinemath- Classical music fans New are invited Year to a hanistan, Greece, Iraq, Kenya, eque.com. “New Year/New Music” party with Mexico, Turkey and other locales. the Salastina Music Society on From refugee camps to ocean cross- Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. at the Groundlings ings and barbed-wire borders, Beauty and private home of Philip and Maia “Human Flow” details its subjects’ Jasper White in Glendale. Join NewRing in theYear new year with side-split- desperate search for safety, shelter and Reena Esmail, Derrick Spiva and ting laughs at a party on Sunday, justice. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. theCASA Beast 0101 Theater, TNH Jeremy Cavaterra for readings of Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to midnight at (310)443-7000, hammer.ucla.edu. Productions and El Centro Del Pueblo new or yet-to-be-completed works. the Groundlings Comedy Theatre. present a production of Disney’s The evening includes caviar, The troop will take the stage for a “Beauty and the Beast” running from sparkling wine and dessert to usher special improv show, Friday, Dec. 29 through Sunday, in the new year. Tickets are $100. “The Groundlings New Year’s Eve ClassicalJoin Conductor Matthias Concert Pintscher as Jan. 21 at the CASA 0101 Theater Main Stage. The production follows the story of a young woman named Belle who meets a beast who is actu- ally a handsome young prince under the magic spell of an enchantress. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday; 3 and 8 Founded 1946 CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING p.m., Saturday; 4 p.m., Sunday. 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Tickets are $35. 1842 E. First St. SUITE 330 casa0101.org. P.O. BOX 36036 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 (323)933-5518 Drag Queen WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Story Hour Michael Villalpando The West Hollywood Library will PUBLISHER host a special new year and holiday- themed “Drag Queen Story Hour” on Karen Villalpando Saturday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to EDITOR & PUBLISHER noon at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Edwin Folven Drag queen Frida Laye, from Chico’s [email protected] Angels, will lead the event, which is EDITOR co-sponsored by the West Luke Harold Hollywood’s WeHo Arts program. • Restoration of Paintings, Frames, Fine Art & Admission is free. 625 N. San Vicente [email protected] Blvd. (310) 652-5340, weho.og. REPORTER Art Objects, Wood, Metal & Stone Maura Turcotte • We do custom shadow boxes, double glass, Meditation Forum COPY EDITOR Westside Shambhala is holding Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, closed corner & gilded frames, “Meditation: Making Friends With Rebecca Villalpando Yourself,” a two-hour introduction ONTRIBUTING RITERS hand carved & hand finishing. to basic “peaceful abiding” meditation C W practice in the Shambhala tradition, on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to TED GIBSON noon. The meditation helps people cul- The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are Art Material & Picture Frames weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail tivate more stability, clarity and subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- strength of mind. It includes a half-hour pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal 4271 W. 3rd St. • Los Angeles of group instruction, two sessions of sit- advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court ting and walking meditation practice, Order No 736637. 213.382.9195 and a half-hour group discussion. 3877 Grand View Blvd. la.shambhala.org. www.tedgibsonframes.net Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 December 28, 2017

WeHo prepares for #BOOM! New Year’s celebration On New Year’s Eve, celebrate costume contest for those wearing to and from their destinations, and the first moments of 2018 at the their most fabulous prom attire, the music thumps to beat mixes by fifth-annual #BOOM!, West and participants will get their prom Derek Monteiro. Visit The PickUp Hollywood’s premier alcohol- and pictures taken and receive a gor- online at wehopickup.com. drug-free New Year’s Eve event. geous corsage from Hollywood #BOOM! is sponsored by the With the theme “A Prom to body painting artist Marky Make city of West Hollywood, the Remember,” this year’s #BOOM! Up. Institute for Public Strategies, the will bring several hundred people Limited parking will be avail- Los Angeles LGBT Center, the together to be the kings or queens able in the adjacent West West Hollywood Project, the they always wanted to be. Hollywood Park five-story parking Tweakers Project and APLA #BOOM! will begin on the structure. The PickUp, West Health. Admission is free but evening of Sunday, Dec. 31, from 8 Hollywood’s free weekend ride, capacity is limited. The event has p.m. to 1 a.m., at the West will run along Santa Monica already sold out, according to its Hollywood Park Auditorium, Boulevard in a six-mile loop with Eventbrite page. For additional located at 647 N. San Vicente 15 stops in each direction between information, please contact Adriel photo by Autumn Endara Blvd. The event will feature a DJ, Robertson Boulevard and La Brea Rodriguez at the Institute for dancing, food carts with free Avenue from 2 p.m. on Sunday, Public Strategies at The annual #BOOM! New Years Eve event has grown larger each year. nachos and tacos, photo booth, Dec. 31, 7 until 3 a.m. on Monday, [email protected] midnight balloon drop and alcohol- Jan. 1. It arrives at stops every 15 or Susana Salazar, recreation coor- Hollywood at (323)848-6479 or at who are deaf or hearing impaired, free midnight toast. There will be a minutes to transport revelers safely dinator at the city of West [email protected]. For people please call TTY (323)848-6496.

attorney from 1997 to 2008. He ney general from 1994 to 2001. fills the vacancy created by the Wilson fills the vacancy created by conversion of a court commission- the retirement of Judge Steven R. Governor appoints 33 superior court er position on November 17, 2016. Van Sicklen. She is registered Wada is registered without party without party preference. judges; six from L.A. County preference. Appointees also included one in Governor Jerry Brown last week on Nov. 17, 2016. She is registered Beach, has been senior trial coun- Weingart, 52, of San Marino, Alameda County; one in Butte announced the appointment of 33 without party preference. sel at the U.S. Securities and has been a partner at Munger, County; one in Contra Costa California superior court judges, De Witt, 56, of Pasadena, has Exchange Commission, Division Tolles and Olson LLP since 2004, County; one in Humboldt County; including six in Los Angeles served as senior litigation counsel of Enforcement, since 2014. She where he was an associate from one in Kings County; one in Lake County: Gia G. Bosley, Susan J. at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, was a partner at Manatt, Phelps 1992 to 1995. He served as an County; one in Lassen County; De Witt, Kristen S. Escalante, Central District of California, and Phillips LLP from 2011 to assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. one in Monterey County; two in Robert S. Wada, Gregory J. since 2015, where she has been an 2014. She fills the vacancy created Attorney’s Office, Central District Napa County; two in Orange Weingart and Victoria B. Wilson assistant U.S. attorney since 1997, by the retirement of Judge of California from 1995 to 2004. County; one in Riverside County; Bosley, 53, of Los Angeles, has serving in several positions includ- Suzanne G. Bruguera. Escalante is He fills the vacancy created by the three in Sacramento County; two served as a deputy public defender ing special counsel to the U.S. a Democrat. retirement of Judge Sally L. in San Bernardino County; one in at the Los Angeles County Public attorney, acting executive assistant Wada, 62, of Fullerton, has Meloch. Weingart is a Democrat. San Diego County; one in San Defender’s Office since 2006. She U.S. attorney and deputy chief. De served as a commissioner at the Wilson, 48, of Los Angeles, has Francisco County; one in San Luis served as a deputy trial counsel at Witt fills the vacancy created by Los Angeles County Superior been a supervising deputy attorney Obispo County; one in San Mateo the State Bar of California from the conversion of a court commis- Court since 2016, where he was general at the California County; two in Santa Clara 1999 to 2002. Bosley fills the sioner position on Nov. 17, 2016. supervising probate attorney from Department of Justice, Office of County; one in Solano County; vacancy created by the conversion She is a Democrat. 2011 to 2016, a commissioner the Attorney General, since 2001, one in Stanislaus County; and one of a court commissioner position Escalante, 54, of Huntington from 2008 to 2011 and a probate where she served as a deputy attor- in Ventura County. 4 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Merchants charged for alleged Arsonist still faces sanity phase for money laundering scheme n broker, who then pays the drug Newn Year’s weekend fires in 2011/12 Two defendants trafficker in the local currency of Next court hearing for are residents of the foreign country, thus complet- Harry Burkhart is ing the laundering of the illegally Beverly Hills obtained funds. scheduled on Jan. 4 In a case stemming from Pacific Eurotex received, laun- an investigation into Fashion dered and structured approxi- District businesses using “Black mately $370,000 in bulk cash Six years after a serial arsonist Market Peso Exchange” schemes delivered on four separate occa- caused damage and spread fear to launder narcotics proceeds for sions in 2013 by an undercover throughout Hollywood and West international drug cartels, an agent posing as a money courier, Hollywood over the New Year’s import-export textile business according to court documents. weekend by starting nearly 50 fires, and two executives have pleaded The defendants admitted in court the man convicted of the arson guilty to federal money launder- that they laundered the money spree is scheduled to undergo a new ing and tax charges. after being specifically advised trial to determine whether he was Pacific Eurotex Corp. and its by special agents with U.S. sane at the time. owners Morad “Ben” Neman, of Immigration and Customs Harry Burkhart, 30, was convict- Westwood, and Hersel Neman, of Enforcement’s Homeland ed in 2016 of 25 counts of arson of Beverly Hills, pleaded guilty on Security Investigations that bulk property, 18 counts of arson of an photo by Edwin Folven Dec. 22 to federal charges in an cash payments were frequently inhabited dwelling and two counts Harry Burkhart was convicted of starting fires in carports in Hollywood indictment accusing them of derived from illegal activity and each of possession of an incendiary and West Hollywood six years ago. using the business to receive bulk that they were required to report device, attempted arson and arson cash that they knew or believed to cash transactions involving more of a structure. He primarily started be the proceeds of narcotics traf- than $10,000 in currency. the fires in carports and subter- declared. Eight jurors believed she allegedly committed in ficking. The defendants admitted Morad “Ben” Neman, 57, the ranean garages at apartment build- Burkhart was sane, while four Germany. Burkhart and his mother in court documents that they chief executive officer of Pacific ings in the Hollywood and West believed he was insane. lived in an apartment on Sunset failed to report to federal authori- Eurotex, pleaded guilty to four Hollywood areas, but also struck in Pre-trial proceedings for a new Boulevard, just east of West ties the receipt of this bulk cash, counts including conspiring to the San Fernando Valley. The sanity phase began in mid- Hollywood. and that they “structured” fre- structure monetary transactions crimes occurred from Dec. 29, 2011 December. An additional pre-trial At the time of his arrest, authori- quent deposits of the cash, in with a domestic financial institu- to Jan. 2, 2012, when a reserve hearing is scheduled on Jan. 4 in ties found materials for starting fires amounts less than $10,000, to tion, conspiring to defraud the deputy from the West Hollywood Department 107 of the Los Angeles in a minivan Burkhart was driving. avoid a bank reporting require- United States by obstructing the Sheriff’s Station pulled over and Superior Court, downtown. Most of the fires were started by ment that would have drawn the lawful functions of the Internal arrested Burkhart near Sunset Defense attorneys argued previ- incendiary materials thrown under scrutiny of law enforcement. Revenue Service, subscribing to Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. ously that Burkhart suffers from vehicles parked in ground-level car- The Nemans also pleaded and filing a false 2013 tax return Burkhart, a German national, has mental illness. Prosecutors alleged ports. Los Angeles County District guilty to conspiring to defraud the understating income he received been in custody ever since. Burkhart embarked on the arson Attorney’s Office spokesman United States by maintaining two from Pacific Eurotex, and aiding Shortly after his conviction in spree in retaliation after his mother, Ricardo Santiago had no timeline sets of business records in order and assisting in the filing of anoth- 2016, a jury deadlocked in the sani- Dorothee, was arrested and deport- for how long the retrial of sanity to conceal income for tax purpos- er false 2013 tax return. Hersel ty phase and a mistrial was ed to face prosecution for crimes phase will last. es. Neman, 58, chief financial officer “Black Market Peso of Pacific Eurotex, pleaded guilty Exchange” schemes are designed to three counts of conspiring to to assist drug traffickers who launder money, conspiring to have United States currency that defraud the United States by they want to send to a foreign obstructing the lawful functions of country, such as Mexico, and con- the IRS, and subscribing to and vert into pesos. As part of the filing a false tax return. scheme, a broker finds business All three defendants are sched- owners in the foreign country uled to be sentenced by United who buy goods from U.S. compa- States District Judge John A. nies and who need U.S. dollars to Kronstadt on June 14. pay for the goods. The also names two other The broker arranges for the defendants who are scheduled to illegally obtained dollars to be go on trial on March 6. Mehran delivered to the United States- Khalili, 49, of Beverly Hills, a based vendors, such as Pacific brother in law of Hersel Neman, is Eurotex, and the illegally charged with conspiring to struc- obtained money is used to pay for ture cash transactions; and Alma goods purchased by the foreign Villalobos, 55, of Arleta, the in- customers. Once the goods are house accountant and bookkeeper shipped to the foreign country for Pacific Eurotex, faces charges and sold by a foreign business, including conspiracy to launder the pesos are turned over to the money.

Suspects indicted for health care fraud The owner of a medical clinic recruited patients by offering cash and a driver for United Parcel in exchange for participating in Service have been indicted on sleep study testing. They also health care fraud charges related to allegedly offered additional cash to unnecessary and sometimes never- people who brought dependents performed sleep studies that result- and referred co-workers to partici- ed in more than $11 million in bills pate in the scheme. Vishnevsky and being submitted to health care ben- Hernandez allegedly recruited efit programs, primarily for patients knowing that no doctor had employees of UPS and Costco. prescribed sleep study testing for Anna Vishnevsky, 49, owner of them, and regardless of whether the Atlas Diagnostic Services, Inc., and testing was medically necessary. UPS driver Eddie Hernandez, 43, Vishnevsky failed to score or were arrested on Dec. 22 pursuant interpret the data from the testing, to an 11-count indictment returned or provide it to anyone who could by a federal grand jury in mid- score or interpret it, which is neces- December. Vishnevsky and sary for diagnosis and treatment, Hernandez entered not guilty pleas according to the indictment. during arraignment in United States Vishnevsky is further alleged to District Court. A trial was sched- have billed insurance providers for uled to being Jan. 30. Vishnevsky two sleep studies for many patients, was released on a $200,000 bond, even though they went to her clinic and Hernandez was freed on a on one night only. Both defendants $30,000 bond. are each charged with 11 counts of According to the indictment, health care fraud and face 10 years Vishnevsky, Hernandez and others in federal prison for each count. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 December 28, 2017

Authorities continue to investigate blast near Hollywood and Highland The storefront is across the ment, said Los Angeles Fire street from the Hollywood and Department spokeswoman Law enforcement and fire Highland shopping complex in a Margaret Stewart. department authorities are investi- six-story apartment building. On Dec. 27, Stewart said the gating the cause of a suspected Police and firefighters arrived incident is still under investiga- natural gas explosion on Dec. 20 shortly after the explosion and cor- tion. She declined to comment fur- in a vacant commercial space on doned off the building. Residents ther on the cause of the explosion. the ground-floor of an apartment of apartments on the floor above Inspectors with the Los Angeles building at 1724 N. Highland Ave. the former restaurant were evacu- Department of Building and The explosion occurred at ated, and were allowed to return Safety “yellow-tagged” the restau- approximately 7:30 p.m. in a space later the same evening after the gas rant space, meaning it needs that formerly housed the Tinhorn was shut off and the building was repairs before re-opening. The rest Flats Saloon and Grill. No one was determined to be safe. of the building remained habitable, inside the restaurant space at the A passerby suffered abrasions said Building and Safety time of the explosion, which shat- from stepping on broken glass on Department spokesman Luke tered glass on the facade. the sidewalk but declined treat- Zamperini. photo by Luke Harold

Feuer recommends free credit report checks In a follow up to his September warning about how consumers should protect themselves following the massive Equifax data breach, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is encouraging members of the public to obtain a free annual credit report by visiting annualcreditreport.com before the end of the year. Each of the three credit bureaus are required to provide free copies through the website once every 12 months as a result of 2003’s Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. Free credit reports from Equifax, TransUnion and Experian will give Los Angeles consumers a summary of credit histories, including payment history, inquiries made by financial institutions and information on the public record, such as foreclosures or bankruptcies. The website is the only one authorized by federal law to provide the information. The city attorney also warns consumers to be cautious about other websites that claim to offer free credit ports. Only annualcreditreport.com is authorized to provide the free annual credit report people are entitled to under federal law. Other websites often charge fees. After visiting annualcreditreport.com, consumers should close their internet browser to ensure their transaction is secure and personal information is not at risk. Consumers also may order their free annual credit report by calling (877)322-8228. For additional safety measures, consumers can consider placing freezes on credit reports with the three agencies to make it harder for new accounts to be opened in their name. Equifax is offering this service for free until Jan. 31. Lastly, the nationwide credit reporting companies and annualcreditreport.com will not send emails asking for personal information. If you get an email, see a pop-up ad or receive a phone call or text message from someone claiming to be from annualcreditreport.com or any of the three nationwide credit reporting companies, do not reply or click on any link in the message. Instead, forward the information to the Federal Trade Commission by emailing [email protected]. 6 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Cedars-Sinai leading study of MetroThe Los Angelesoffers County free rides on New Year’s Eve how memories are formed Metropolitan Transportation Cedars-Sinai investigators will Authority will once again offer lead a multi-center study into how free rides on all Metro bus and the brain’s circuitry forms and “The long-term rail lines operating on New recalls memories – research made goal is to enable Year’s Eve. possible by a $3.5 million grant the development On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, from the National Institutes of Metro buses will operate on a Health. of new treatments regular Sunday schedule. Metro “The long-term goal is to enable that combat rail lines will run every 12 minutes on all lines with overnight, the development of new treatments the devastating that combat the devastating effects 24-hour service. Free fares will of memory disorders like effects of memory be in effect from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Alzheimer’s disease,” said lead disorders like After 2 a.m., transit riders will investigator Ueli Rutishauser, need to pay fares to ride. Metro director of Human Alzheimer’s rail will run every 20 minutes Neurophysiology Research and disease.” from approximately 1 a.m. to 5 associate professor of a.m. photo by Edwin Folven Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai. -Ueli Rutishauser, On New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, “This is a large-scale effort to Director of human Metro buses will operate on a best way to get to the Pasadena including Del Mar, Memorial understand each step in the brain’s neurophysiology Sunday/holiday schedule. Bus events, as numerous Metro bus Park, Lake and Allen. Attendees process of forming and retrieving research/associate lines that do not operate on lines along the Rose Parade route should ride to Memorial Park memories and how those memories professor of neurosurgery Sundays will not run on Monday. will be detoured or split into two Station to access the free bus influence the many decisions we Metro will operate enhanced rail segments at Colorado Boulevard shuttles from the Parsons parking make in our day-to-day lives.” service for the Rose Parade and until streets are reopened. There lot to the Rose Bowl. In the study, investigators will ous experiences. Patients will watch Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena. are multiple stations that serve For information, visit record the activity of individual a movie and then answer questions The Metro Gold Line will be the the parade route in Pasadena, metro.net. neurons in different parts of an indi- about it, allowing the investigators vidual’s brain using small elec- to study how subjects access memo- trodes inserted into brain implants ries of a continuous stream of infor- in patients who are undergoing sur- mation. WeHo installs electronic signs to reduce speeds gical treatment for drug-resistant “This work relies on a very rare West Hollywood has installed epilepsy. Investigators will use this patient population – the small num- solar-powered radar speed indica- data to develop a detailed under- ber of epilepsy patients who under- tor signs along Fountain Avenue standing of the neural networks go this specific treatment,” said co- and North San Vicente Boulevard behind declarative memory – the investigator Adam N. Mamelak, to remind drivers to obey speed conscious recollection of learned director of the Functional limits. information. Neurosurgery Program and profes- The six new yellow digital signs In addition to Cedars-Sinai, the sor of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai. provide real-time visual feedback study includes investigators from “To advance the field, we need to to drivers about how fast their vehi- three other institutions: Boston establish multi-center collaborations cles are moving. Two signs have Children’s Hospital, Harvard like ours to collect and pool data and been installed on Fountain Avenue Medical School in Cambridge, get more robust data more quickly.” near Formosa Avenue, while two Massachusetts; Johns Hopkins The NIH’s Brain Research others were installed on Fountain University in Baltimore; and the through Advancing Innovative Avenue near La Cienega Boulevard University Health Network in Neurotechnologies Initiative aims and an additional two signs were Toronto. Research at these respec- to revolutionize the understanding installed on north San Vicente tive sites will be led by Gabriel of the human brain. By accelerating Boulevard at Rosewood Avenue. photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Kreiman, associate professor in the the development and application of The signs are another method to Departments of Neurology innovative technologies, the pro- reduce speeds and improve safety slow down – have also been placed paign, which was approved by the and Ophthalmology at Children’s gram seeks to enable researchers to on the streets. Law enforcement on Fountain Avenue. Installation of West Hollywood City Council in Hospital Boston and Harvard produce a new dynamic picture of will also continue to issue citations the signs is part of the city’s coordi- October 2014. Medical School; the brain that, for the first time, for excessive speed in the area. nated plan to increase pedestrian, For information, call the West William S. Anderson, associate pro- shows how individual cells and Electronic variable message bicycle and vehicular safety Hollywood’s Department of Public fessor of Neurosurgery at The Johns complex neural circuits interact in signs – trailer-mounted program- through the “Engineering, Works at (323)848-6375, or visit Hopkins University School of both time and space. mable signs that urge drivers to Education, and Enforcement” cam- weho.org. Medicine; and Taufik A. Valiante, Announced by former President associate professor of Neurosurgery Barack Obama in 2013, this at the University of Toronto. research is meant to fill major gaps The team will examine several in current knowledge and provide aspects of the neural mechanisms unprecedented opportunities for Federal tax bill prompts questions behind the ability to recollect per- exploring exactly how the brain sonal experiences. They’ll test how enables the human body to record, short-term memory helps form long- process, utilize, store and retrieve about pre-paying property taxes term memory and how long-term vast quantities of information, all at The office of Los Angeles 2017-18 property tax bill before Credit cards and Visa Debit memories inform decisions. For the speed of thought. County Assessor Jeffrey Prang Jan. 1 may do so this month. card payments are also accepted example, if an individual is asked “The BRAIN Initiative is foster- has received a number of inquiries Payments can be made online at over the phone. There is a service whether they recognize someone in ing work critical to the advance- from property owners who wish lacountypropertytax.com by fee charged on all credit and debit a photo, that individual must access ment of neuroscience in the United to “pre-pay” property taxes prior selecting “Pay Online” under card payments. To pay by phone, memory and decide whether to States,” said Patrick D. Lyden, to Jan. 1., when a cap in the dollar “Payment Options.” There is no call (888)473-0835. answer yes or no. The team will chair of the Department of amount of state and local taxes charge for eCheck To pay by mail, include the examine the mechanisms that make Neurology. “Cedars-Sinai is hon- that may be deducted for federal payments. Payees may also pay payment stub from the bill and such memory-based decisions possi- ored to be selected as one of a small income tax purposes is due to take online by using a credit card or mail to the Los Angeles County ble. group of distinguished institutions effect as a result of the tax bill. Visa Debit card. There is a service Tax Collector at PO Box 54018, Investigators also will take these capable of doing this specialized Property owners who wish to fee charged on all credit and debit Los Angeles, California, 90054- insights and apply them to continu- work.” pay the second installment of the card payments. 0018. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 December 28, 2017

AHF ‘keeps a promise’ with this year’s entry in the annual Rose Parade marched across in 1965 in what communications for AHF, said the became known as “Bloody organization is proud to have been The 129th annual Rose Parade Sunday.” The civil rights demon- involved in the parade over the will travel along Colorado strators were attacked by armed last seven years. The “Keeping the Boulevard in Pasadena on Jan. 1, policemen and demonstrators. The Promise” float coincides with this and for the seventh consecutive float will also have a rendering of year’s Rose Parade theme of year, the AIDS Healthcare Lei Yixin’s “Stone of Hope” gran- “Making a Difference.” Foundation will have an entry, ite statue of King. “It’s a global platform. There with a float titled “Keeping the Additional riders on the float are 35 million viewers in the U.S. Promise.” include two winners of a youth The float is dedicated to the essay contest that asked the ques- memory of Dr. Martin Luther tion, “What are you doing to stand King Jr., commemorating his against hate in your community?” death 50 years ago in 1968. It will The riders are Lilia Sweet “Sweet photos by Ged Kenslea/courtesy of AHF also honor civil rights activist Lily” King, a 17-year old from Above: AIDS Healthcare Heather D. Heyer, who died in Tallahassee, Florida, whose essay Foundation’s “Keeping the August when she was struck by a focused on her “Longest Table” Promise” float is being decorated vehicle driven by an alleged white project to build community cohe- in the days leading up to the Rose supremacist during a violent sion; and Kibiriti Majuto, a 19- Parade. The float pays tribute to protest in Charlottesville, year old born in the Democratic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and fea- Virginia. Heyer’s mother, Susan Republic of Congo now residing tures an artwork depicting the civil Bro, will ride on the float along in Charlottesville, whose essay with Alfred Wilson, an attorney at focused on his participation on the rights leader. the firm where Heyer worked and board at the Charlottesville Center and 28 million to 29 million view- winners of the essay contest but Left: A rendering shows how AIDS were unable to visit Southern co-founder of the Heather Heyer for Peace & Justice, and other ers worldwide,” Kenslea said Healthcare Foundation’s “Keeping Foundation. civic work. about the Rose Parade. “The plan California to ride on the float. the Promise” float will appear “My daughter Heather stood They will be joined by Cynthia was to commemorate the life of They are Aleena Haidari, a 17- bravely for unity and against hate Davis, chair of AHF’s board of Dr. Martin Luther King, but some year-old born in Pakistan who when it travels along Colorado and always believed in dialogue directors, and assistant professor of what he was trying to do has now lives in Charlottesville; Boulevard in the Rose Parade on and discussion as the keys to and program director at Charles R. been left undone. There are still Amaya Wallace, a 16-year-old Jan. 1. peace,” said Bro, who with Wilson Drew University of Medicine and promises to be kept.” from Charlottesville; and Brianna co-founded the foundation named Science. She was instrumental in Kenslea referred to how HIV Parker, a 16-year old from after her daughter. “We are hon- the development in 1991 of the and AIDS disproportionately Columbia, Virginia. a.m. on Jan. 1 near the intersection ored to continue Heather’s legacy first mobile HIV testing project in affect people of color as one of the “We are recognizing potential of Orange Grove and Colorado by partnering with the AIDS Los Angeles County. Additionally, unresolved issues related to the future leaders who are standing up boulevards in Pasadena. Healthcare Foundation and Rev. Kelvin Sauls, an AHF board epidemic. The float reaffirms to hatred, bigotry, stigma and The AHF’s entry is one of 39 encouraging young people across member and senior pastor at AHF’s commitment to helping racism,” Kenslea added. “This floats in the parade, which also the country to promote peace.” Holman United Methodist Church people affected by the disease float encapsulates that spirit. It’s a features marching bands, equestri- The float will feature a depic- in West Adams District, will be around the world, as well as lifelong mission, [a promise] we an troops and entertainers. tion of Alabama’s Edmund Pettus aboard the float on New Year’s improving civil rights, he said. collectively need to work together Actor and philanthropist Gary Bridge, which King and other Day. Kenslea also mentioned three to keep.” Sinise will be the grand marshal icons of the civil rights movement Ged Kenslea, senior director of other young people who were The Rose Parade begins at 8 for 129th annual Rose Parade.

NCJW to host ‘Roe at 45’ on Jan. 14, I want to take celebrating landmark anniversary n this time of year More than 20 organizations are co-sponsors to thank all Willie Parker, nationally laws and regulations state by state, of my clients renowned OB/GYN and abortion is slowly chipping away at the access advocate, will address hun- rights of women to control their who have supported dreds of Southern Californians for own lives. In revealing his daily “Roe at 45: When Rights ≠ battle against mandatory waiting my business and Access” on Sunday, Jan. 14. periods and bogus rules governing made me the #1 Hosted by the National Council the width of hallways, Parker of Jewish Women, Los Angeles, uncovers the growing number of go-to custom framer and co-sponsored by over 20 local, strings attached to the right to state and national organizations, choose and makes a compelling for Los Angeles, this event marks the 45th anniver- case for championing reproductive sary of the landmark 1973 Roe v. rights. West Hollywood and Wade Supreme Court decision that In addition to Parker’s appear- Beverly Hills. protects a woman’s decision to ance, the evening will feature an have an abortion, with a call to interactive program that powerful- I promise to tackle barriers to abortion access in ly illustrates the experiences of California and nationwide. women seeking abortions and the always exceed Parker is the physician plaintiff legal, financial and personal barri- in the federal lawsuit preventing ers they face together with the con- your expectations. the closure of Mississippi’s only sequences of these obstacles. abortion clinic, a case currently in Participants will be invited to dis- request for hearing by the U.S. cuss their experiences and how to With more than 35 years of success and Supreme Court. He is a reproduc- take action to ensure abortion tive justice advocate and was hon- access following the program. experience, Allan Jeffries and his team specialize ored by the United Nations Office Participants will also have access in museum and conservation framing, ensuring of Human Rights as one of 12 to “Across the Line,” an immersive Women’s Human Rights virtual reality experience that com- the utmost satisfaction for their customers. Defenders, and received Planned bines 360-degree video and com- Parenthood’s 2015 Margaret puter-generated imaging to put Sanger Award. He is also the viewers in the shoes of a patient author of the book “Life’s Work: A entering a health center for a safe 8301 W. Third St. Moral Argument for Choice,” in and legal abortion. ALLAN which he tells a deeply personal “Our constitutional right to safe Los Angeles, CA 90048 and thought-provoking narrative. and legal abortion hangs by a The book illuminates the complex thread while the ability of women JEFFRIES 323.655.1296 societal, political, religious, and in vulnerable communities to real- personal realities of abortion in the istically access abortion is being www.allanjeffries.com United States from the perspective constantly eroded,” said Sandra FRAMING of someone who performs them Fluke, Voices for Progress, and defends the right to do so every California State director. “We day. He looks at how a new wave must all educate ourselves about of anti-abortion activism, aimed at these threats and how to take making incremental changes in action now.” 8 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Santa brings smiles to kids CityThe Los offers Angeles Department choices of for Christmas tree recycling Sanitation is offering curbside collection for Christmas trees to make it convenient to properly and safely at Orthopaedic Institute recycle the trees. Residents are asked to either cut up trees and place the pieces in the green waste bins or place full-sized trees next to the bins on collection days. All ornaments, tinsel and stands must be removed. The trees will be recycled in mulch. Additionally, holiday wrapping paper, cartons, cardboard, Styrofoam and other expanded polystyrene products, plastics and gift boxes are recyclable and photo courtesy of LA Sanitation should be placed in the blue bin. Residents are asked to place Christmas trees in curbside yard waste However, it is illegal to place bins for pick-up and recycling, or to bring them to drop-off sites. household hazardous waste, such as electronics and batteries in the collection bins. Those items should photo courtesy of the Orthopaedic Institute for Children Christmas trees can also be Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, be taken to S.A.F.E. Centers for dropped off on Sunday, Jan. 7 from 2551 Motor Ave.; and the Rancho More than 2,000 children watched with anticipation on Dec. 13 as safe disposal and recycling. In the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at six locations Cienega Recreation Center, 5001 Santa Claus flew in a helicopter with the Los Angeles Police local area, the city S.A.F.E. Center operated by the Los Angeles Rodeo Road. Additionally, many Department’s SWAT team and delivered toys at the Orthopaedic is located at UCLA at 550 Charles Department of Recreation and fire stations will accept trees Institute for Children. E. Young Drive West. Hours are 8 Parks. In the local area, Christmas though mid-January, including Fire The 26th annual “Toys and Joy” celebration was held at the a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday through trees can be dropped off at a facility Station 29 at 4029 Wilshire Blvd. Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s downtown Los Angeles campus. Saturday. Electronic waste is only located in the Los Angeles Zoo For information, call (800)773- The annual event has become a Los Angeles tradition and has brought accepted on Saturday. parking lot, 5333 Zoo Drive; at the 2489. holiday joy to more than 25,000 families. “This is the one day each year when Santa trades in his sleigh for a helicopter to bring a special element of delight to underserved children throughout our community,” said Dr. Anthony Scaduto, president and CEO of the Orthopaedic Institute for Children. “For many of these children, these are the only presents they receive during the holidays, WeHo outlines rules for recycling holiday trees and we are so grateful to everyone who has donated presents or played The city of West Hollywood’s cling should cut up the trees and Drop-Off Center. For information, a role of any kind in helping to bring smiles to so many faces.” solid waste hauler, Athens Services, place the pieces in their yard waste visit weho.org/services/trash-recy- The Orthopaedic Institute for Children collects presents throughout will collect Christmas trees through containers. Because New Year’s cling. the year to distribute at the celebration. Last month, the LAPD’s Saturday, Jan. 14. Day falls on a Monday, waste col- Residents who will be generating SWAT team encouraged community members to help “Fill the Residents are asked to remove lection will be delayed by one day. a larger amount of trash than nor- B.E.A.R.” – the LAPD’s Ballistic Engineered Armored Response stands, ornaments, lights and tinsel, Additionally, gift boxes, wrap- mal are asked to contact Athens vehicle – with toys. Special guests included Disney Channel stars and place trees at the curb. Trees ping paper and other paper packag- Services to arrange for collection Jillian Shea Spaeder, Brandon Severs, Madison Hu, DeVore Ledridge, over six feet tall must be cut in half. ing can be recycled with regular and recycling. Bulky or large items Nathaniel Potvin, Kamran Lucas, Pearce Joza, Alyssa Jirrels and Lexi Trees with flocking or fire retar- paper and cardboard recycling. such as refrigerators, carpet and Underwood. dants are acceptable. During the holidays, many people wood can also be picked up at no Orthopaedic Institute for Children was founded in 1911 as Los Residents are asked to not leave get rid of old electronics as well. charge to residents (limited to one Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital. Focused solely on musculoskeletal trees in plastic bags, as the bags can Residents should take old electron- or two items). For information, call conditions in children, the center has 60,000 patient visits each year. get caught in chipper blades. ics to a collection center such as Athens Services’ Customer Service For information, visit ortho-institute.org. People who miss the dates for recy- Goodwill or the UCLA S.A.F.E. Office at (888)336-6100.

we try and go the extra mile to make sure even those that are County spreads cheer with families struggling to make ends meet will Each year, the Community CDC Executive Director Monique have a joyous family celebration.” Development Commission and King-Viehland. “At the holidays, For information, visit lacdc.org. Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles enlist the help of local partners, staff and volunteers to help make the holidays merrier for hundreds of Los Angeles County residents. The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles hosted a series of holiday events at public housing developments, where nearly 1,200 youth received holiday gifts, and over 500 public housing families received holiday food bas- kets. Additionally, the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program held holiday celebrations treating over 200 families and 400 youth to food, games, music and pho- 2018 tographs with Santa Claus. “The CDC and HACoLA have a Ring in the New Year long-standing relationship with the families we serve,” said acting with your favorite bubbly!

Ride The PickUp Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs on New Year’s Eve The PickUp, West Hollywood’s Bogie’s Liquor free weekend ride, will ring in the New Year with extended service 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine hours for revelers from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. (323) 469-1414 PickUp is free and travels along www.bogiesliquor.com Santa Monica Boulevard in a six- mile loop with 15 stops in each direction between Robertson We Deliver Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. For Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am information, visit wehopickup.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 December 28, 2017

WeHo receives numerous awards in 2017 The city of West Hollywood increase effectiveness in communi- the Statewide Energy Efficiency LAMOTH dedicates new received numerous awards from cating with the public and engaging Collaborative, honors voluntary local, regional and national organi- with the community. efforts by local governments to zations in 2017, reflecting the city’s To be eligible for consideration reduce greenhouse gas emissions, panel on Wall of Memory commitment to serve the communi- for the APA California Awards, save energy and adopt policies that ty with innovation, creativity and planning initiatives must first win promote sustainability. The city dedication. at the local level. In 2017, also received the U.S. Department “Recognition by so many the American Planning of Energy’s SunShot Initiative’s esteemed organizations is an honor Association, California Chapter, SolSmart Gold Designation for its and an affirmation of the hard work Los Angeles Section, recognized Go Solar West Hollywood program that city staff does throughout the West Hollywood with the in partnership with EnergySage, year to serve our community,” said Implementation Award, Small which provides information and West Hollywood Mayor John Jurisdiction, for the city’s inclu- resources to property owners to Heilman. “We put great effort into sionary housing program; the implement solar systems. our programs, all of which help to Communications Initiative In recognition of the city’s con- make West Hollywood an excellent Award for Communications and tinued efforts to communicate place to live and work.” Community Engagement Strategic effectively and creatively with the The American Planning Plan; the Planning Landmark community, the City-County Association, California Chapter, a Award for rent control and rent sta- Communications and Marketing photo courtesy of LAMOTH network of more than 5,000 prac- bilization programs; and the Social Association honored the city’s The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust recently dedicated a ticing planners, citizens and elected Change and Diversity Award for Communications Department with panel on its Wall of Memory honoring the parents of Marian Last, a officials committed to urban, sub- the city’s Aging in Place/Aging in a Savvy Award and two Silver donor and friend of the museum. urban, regional and rural planning, Community five-year strategic Circle Awards. West Hollywood Last joined Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust President Paul recognized the city with an Award plan. was also awarded the Building S. Nussbaum at the event. After the dedication, Last and guests toured of Merit for Implementation, Small The Los Angeles Chapter of Excellence Shaping Tomorrow the museum and listened to survivor Eva Trenk share her experiences. Jurisdiction, for the city’s inclu- the American Institute of Award by the American Public Trenk is from Kosice, Slovakia, the same hometown as Last’s father. sionary housing program, which Architects, a professional organiza- Works Association Southern The inscription reads: “Henry and Renee Last, Shoah Survivors who requires a 20-percent set-aside of tion with more than 90,000 mem- California Chapter for transcended beyond living – to selfless giving.” affordable units in all multi-unit bers worldwide, also presented its its Automated Parking Garage. For The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is located at 100 The housing or an in-lieu fee, and which Next LA Award of Honor to the city information, visit weho.org. Grove Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. has created a substantial number of in recognition of its forthcoming affordable housing units equitably Sunset Strip Pilot Creative Off-Site distributed in new projects through- Advertising Sign project, “West out the city. The chapter also Hollywood Belltower.” bestowed an Award of Additionally, West Hollywood Merit for Communications received two prestigious awards Initiative for West highlighting its sustainability initia- Hollywood’s Communications and tives. They included the Institute Community Engagement Strategic for Local Government’s Silver Plan – a comprehensive toolkit that Level Beacon Spotlight Award for provides urban planners, staff Sustainability Best Practices. The members and others at West Beacon program, sponsored by the Hollywood City Hall a roadmap to Institute for Local Government and

Bass calls for swift action on Libyan slave trade

photo courtesy of Congresswoman Karen Bass’ office Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) introduced a resolution on Dec. 4 that condemns migrant slave auctions in Libya that were recently exposed in a CNN report. The resolution calls on the Trump administration to develop strategies to rapidly respond to the migrant and refugee crisis in Libya, and demands that the Libyan government conduct an investigation into the slave auctions. It also recommends that the African Union conduct an investigation into what Bass called a human rights crisis. “Congress cannot sit idly by as news of the Libya slave trade spreads,” said Bass, the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Africa. “Slavery is a crime against humanity. This resolution calls for a comprehensive response, both domestically and internationally, to this report, which is what we’ll need going forward to take an effective stand against this tragedy.” The CNN report stated that Libyan authorities are investigating allegations about the illegal slave trade and are working to return vic- tims to their countries of origin. Bass’ bill was co-sponsored by a bipartisan coalition of 40 members of Congress. On Dec. 8, Bass and members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Libyan Ambassador Wafa Bughaighis to discuss the issue. “We met with the ambassador out of the profound concern that in this day and age, people are being sold as property,” Bass added. “The international community must operate on the assumption that we don’t need further proof, what we need is to stop it. The ambassador has agreed to provide us a detailed update on the specifics of the Libyan investigation and will continue to work with us transpar- ently to respond to the migrant and refugee situation. I look forward to the much-needed progress on this issue.” For information, visit bass.house.gov. 10 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Metro plans meetings Program reduces impact of treating the homeless Los Angeles County has opened through several sources including 250 additional recuperative care “In partnership Measure H, which provided money beds this year, bringing the total to for the addition of 250 new beds on Purple Line work 432. County officials called the with nonprofits, this year. addition a major milestone in the business, faith and L.A. County Health Agency Measure H-funded Homeless community Director Dr. Mitchell Katz said Initiative, which seeks to end recuperative units help relieve a homelessness, improve health out- leaders, the bottleneck that has plagued the comes and reduce hospital emer- county will end county-run health system for years. gency room visits. homelessness for “Our hospitals are often ham- Recuperative care facilities pro- strung with no place to discharge vide short-term medical care with 45,000 families homeless patients, necessitating case management to homeless indi- and individuals that we hold up a bed for days when viduals recovering from an acute other patients truly need them.” illness or injury, and no longer within five years.” Katz said. “Recuperative care require hospitalization. These ser- improves outcomes, reduces emer- vices fill a gap between acute care -Phil Ansell, director of the gency room utilization and creates and skilled nursing facilities by L.A. County health system savings that more providing basic and imperative Homeless Initiative than offset by the costs of adding healthcare services like dressing recuperative beds.” changes and wound care at a frac- A RAND Corporation three-year tion of the cost of an acute care hos- ness, faith and community leaders, study found that Housing for pital bed. the county will end homelessness Health initiatives, including recu- The county is partnering on the for 45,000 families and individuals perative care, saved taxpayers thou- photo courtesy of Metro program with HealthRight 360, within five years, and through pre- sands of dollars by reducing hospi- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Christ-Centered Ministries, vention strategies, keep another talizations and emergency room has temporarily discontinued construction of the Purple Line Serenity Recuperative Care and 30,000 families and individuals visits. Clients improved their men- Extension through Dec. 29 in observance of the holidays. other providers. Clients stay an housed who would otherwise have tal health, and 96 percent remained Metro has also announced plans for upcoming community meet- average of four to 10 weeks. The become homeless.“ in housing for more than a year, ings. A meeting on updates for Section 1 and 2 of the La Cienega and network is essential in the care con- Over the next 10 years, Measure according to the study. Rodeo Station is scheduled on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 8 tinuum to stabilize, support and H will generate over $3 billion for As clients recover in recupera- p.m. in the Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. link people with permanent sup- homeless programs including tive care settings, case workers link Rexford Drive. Additionally, a construction community meeting will portive housing. wrap-around supportive services them with transitional and perma- be held on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Petersen “Recuperative care is a key area for people living in independent nent housing with supportive med- Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit for allocation of Measure H funds,” housing, rental subsidies, street ical, substance abuse and behav- metro.net. said Phil Ansell, director of the engagement teams, case manage- ioral health services. Members of the public with questions or concerns about Purple county’s Homeless Initiative. “In ment and homeless prevention For information, visit Line Extension construction activity can also call the 24-hour project partnership with nonprofits, busi- efforts. Recuperative care is funded dhs.lacounty.gov. hotline at (213)922-6934, and email the project team at purpleline- [email protected]. Board reworks court community service program The Community Development community service providers. Commission of the County of Los “Community “Community service is a vital Angeles recently negotiated and criminal justice program,” said act- County honors departing executed a three-year funding service is a vital ing CDC Executive Director agreement with the countywide criminal justice Monique King-Viehland. “We are Criminal Justice Coordination program.” proud to partner with the CCJCC health director Committee to implement the Court- and the courts to ensure it remains a Referred Community Service reliable replacement for exorbitant Program at the Los Angeles County -Acting CDC Executive fines or incarceration.” Superior Court of California. Director The Court-Referred Community Community service provides an Monique King-Viehland Service Program will institute uni- alternative sentencing option in lieu form standards for community ser- of fines and/or incarceration for vice referral agencies, including individuals who are convicted of cies, there have been many issues common fee schedules, insurance infractions or misdemeanors. with fraud, prompting the court to requirements and forms to report Individuals who choose to perform consider reducing or discontinuing completed service hours to the community service contact one of the use of community service as a court. Additionally, the program has nine community service referral sentencing option. Such action established a countywide list of agencies serving 24 courthouses could lead to loss of driver’s licens- approved community service refer- located throughout the county. The es, additional criminal violations ral agencies to be used by the court referral agencies charge a fee, and an increase in the number of and defendants sentenced to com- arrange the performance of commu- incarcerations. munity service. The providers will photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s office nity service at a nonprofit organiza- The newly implemented Court- be periodically monitored to ensure The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently honored tion, and review and assist the par- Referred Community Service they are operating in compliance Los Angeles County Health Agency Director Dr. Mitch Katz, who is ticipants in reporting the hours of Program addresses the court’s con- with the established program stan- returning to New York next month. community service performed. cerns regarding community service dards. “I honestly can’t thank Mitch enough for his extraordinary vision Due to the lack of regulation of as an alternative sentencing option, For information, call (800)555- and leadership, and for helping set us on the path of effectively trans- community service referral agen- as well as the need to monitor the 4452, or email [email protected]. forming our health systems into a truly integrated system of care,” said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. The board is also focuses on preserving the Affordable Care Act, which members said has been a critical factor in decreasing the number of uninsured individuals in the county. For “safety net” healthcare County aims to instill a love of reading with new cards providers, such as the Department of Health Services, greater num- The Los Angeles County Library language classes and databases. The librarians will answer questions and bers of insured individuals present an opportunity for the county to is rolling out a new student card as card expires after three years. The distribute library cards with a free become a provider of choice for individuals seeking care, according part of the Library Card Challenge, a West Hollywood Library is part of book cover and book mark to each to Kuehl. national effort to ensure that every the county’s library system. student.” Regardless of a person’s ability to pay, the Department of Health child enrolled in school has access to For the initial phase of the pro- The new program was initiated Services has been consistently able to provide quality medical care to books and public library resources. gram, the libraries will issue cards to through a proposal authored by patients. However, the volume of individuals who have relied on The challenge was launched in third-grade students because reading Supervisor Janice Hahn, 4th DHS for healthcare services has caused lengthy wait times on the 2015 by President Barack Obama development is key to that age District, and Supervisor Hilda Solis, phone and at locations awaiting care. A reduction in uninsured indi- and the Institute of Museum and group. Only 41 percent of third 1st District. viduals means that the Department of Health Services can focus on Library Services, with support from graders in L.A. County are currently “L.A. County libraries are incred- strategies to decrease time-to-answer for calls, increase the number of the Urban Libraries Council and reading at grade level. ible resources for students, giving patients scheduled for an appointment within 24 hours and improve American Library Association. The “In a continued effort to remove them access not only to books but the care experience overall. Los Angeles County Board of barriers by providing greater access computers, printers and after-school “I am pleased to report that we approved a motion by Supervisors Supervisors accepted the “chal- to services and resources in under- homework help,” Hahn said. “By Ridley-Thomas and Hahn that instructs the acting director of health lenge” in November 2016. served communities, staff at all of getting rid of late fees and penalties, services to provide a quarterly report to the board on improving The new L.A. County Library stu- our libraries will soon be reaching our student library cards are finally a patient access and availability at DHS,” Kuehl added. “This will be dent card is for students 17 and out to local schools to arrange class- risk-free way for young people to an important step toward DHS becoming a provider of choice in the younger. It allows them to check out room visits and speak briefly about access the tools they need to boost county and enhancing care for all patients.” a maximum of three print items at a the student card and what the L.A. their education.” For information, visit supervisorkuehl.com. time, fine-free, and offers full access County Library provides,” said For information, visit colapub- to online resources such as tutoring, Library Director Skye Patrick. “Our lib.org/students. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 December 28, 2017

Enjoy ‘Dream Catcher,’ WeHo’s Skirball Cultural Center show probes largest urban art program meaningOn Jan. 11 – 12, theof Skirball democracy in Mexico Cultural Center and REDCAT will present “Tijuana,” a multimedia solo performance by Mexico City theater company Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol that blurs the line between fiction and reality. Using video, a sculptural stage environment and poetic texts, the company’s co-founder Gabino Rodríguez dramatizes his social experiment. The performer moved to Tijuana, changed his name to Santiago Ramírez, and was hired as a minimum-wage factory worker for six months, facing challenges photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood he never could have imagined. The city of West Hollywood’s largest Urban Art Program’s public “Tijuana” shines a stark light on art project, “Dream Catcher,” by internationally recognized artist what it means to live on minimum Janet Echelman, is on view at the recently opened Jeremy Hotel, wage in the 21st century while also located at 8490 Sunset Blvd. confronting the ethical questions At 90-feet high, “Dream Catcher” is composed of colored fiber raised by a middle-class actor tak- netting that is suspended between the towers of The Jeremy, and ing on the life of a factory worker. transforms the open space between the buildings into a dynamic art The performances – presented in installation. A gently moving, transparent sculpture, it comes alive at Spanish with English subtitles – night with an LED-lighting design that creates a vibrant, illuminated will take place at the Skirball at 8 visual experience not only within the hotel’s outdoor space, but also p.m. on both days. from Sunset Boulevard and locations south of the site. Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol is a per- Echelman’s inspiration stems from the idea of dreaming hotel formance arts collective founded in photo courtesy of Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol guests asleep in the two buildings that cradle and support the sculp- 2003 directed by Luisa Pardo and ture. Her research into brainwave activity during periods of dreaming Gabino Rodríguez and based in Gabino Rodríguez appears in “Tijuana,” a multimedia solo performance provided a data set from which she extrapolated the forms that con- Mexico City. Their improvisatory exploring life south of the border. stitute the artwork. Dreams are not only private experiences, but are projects, based primarily on autobi- social and cultural ones. “Dream Catcher” is an apt title not only for ographical, historical and social an international celebration of art General admission is $15, $12 how it speaks to the guests of the hotel, but to the larger region and research, are aimed at providing and performance throughout for Skirball members, and $10 for its identity as a global epicenter for entertainment and media – a place and deconstructing meaning, and greater Los Angeles, with more full-time students. where dreams are invented and pursued. articulating and unraveling every- than 200 Latin American and The Skirball Cultural Center is Echelman’s sculptures transform with wind and light. She is a day practices of work and life. Latino artists and performers creat- located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Harvard University “Tijuana” at the Skirball is part ing events at more than twenty-five For information and tickets, visit Loeb Fellowship, a Fulbright Lectureship and the Aspen Institute of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, indoor and outdoor locations. skirball.org/tijuana. Crown Fellowship. Her TED talk, “Taking Imagination Seriously,” has been translated into 34 languages. Her works have been exhibited nationwide, including in Boston, Seattle and San Francisco, and internationally, including London, Vancouver, Amsterdam, Sydney and Singapore. The city of West Hollywood’s Urban Art Program is committed to NewA coalition scholarship led by Vicky Cornell, endowmentCornell forged a unique will identity honorThe LosChris Angeles Cornell Committee of supporting and nurturing the arts as well as promoting excellence in the wife of the late Soundgarden over three decades as a Grammy Human Rights Watch honored urban design. The arts add vibrancy to civic life, enrich the environ- front man Chris Cornell, has creat- Award-winning, Golden Globe- Cornell posthumously with an ment and contribute to the cultural enlightenment of residents and ed an endowed fund of more than nominated singer, guitarist, com- award at its Voices for Justice cele- visitors. The Urban Art Policy, codified in the West Hollywood $1 million to support student schol- poser and lyricist. Cornell died in bration in November. “My hus- Municipal Code, requires developers of certain projects to contribute arships at UCLA School of Law. May 2017 at the age of 52, but his band and I agreed that given the one percent of the project cost to public art. Developers can choose The Chris Cornell Scholarship artistic and humanitarian legacy opportunity of education, people to place an on-site artwork or contribute the one percent amount to honors Cornell’s commitment to lives on. have the power to change the the city’s Public Art and Beautification Fund which finances the tem- justice, human rights and advocacy “Vicky Cornell and all the peo- world,” Vicky Cornell said. porary public art program in the city. for those in need. Members of the ple paying tribute to Chris “UCLA School of Law is an insti- For information, visit weho.org/residents/arts-and-culture/urban- coalition include several friends Cornell’s tremendous legacy are tution known for its academic art-program. and colleagues of Cornell as well helping to ensure that the law excellence and we are proud the as supporters of UCLA school will extend and strengthen Chris Cornell Scholarship will pro- Law. UCLA Chancellor Gene its commitment to our students and vide funding for future students Block said the endowment is a fit- to the pursuit of justice,” said and future leaders of the world ting tribute to Cornell. UCLA Law Dean Jennifer under the leadership of Dean Golden Globe foreign-language “This endowment honors an Mnookin. “Through the work of Mnookin and Chancellor Block.” influential musical artist who cared the Promise Institute and the schol- The contribution is part of about human rights and enables arships that this fund will support, the $4.2 billion UCLA Centennial nominees to be honored others the opportunity to make a Chris Cornell’s influence will be Campaign, which is scheduled to The Hollywood Foreign Press (“First They Killed My Father”), positive impact in the world,” he felt at UCLA Law and beyond for conclude in December 2019 during Association and American Sebastian Lelio (“A Fantastic said. generations to come.” UCLA’s 100th anniversary year. Cinematheque will celebrate the Woman”), Ruben Östlund (“The As part of his long career as a best in international cinema with Square”) and Andrey Zvyaginstev songwriter and performer, Cornell the Golden Globe Foreign- (“Loveless”). wrote and recorded the title song Language Nominees 2018 “This year’s five nominees for for “The Promise” (2017), the first Screening Series and Symposium best foreign language film are feature film to highlight the story at the Egyptian and Aero Theatres. extraordinary cinematic works rep- of the Armenian genocide. All pro- The screening series will take resenting the countries of ceeds from the film have gone place Jan. 1-5, with the symposium Cambodia, Chile, France, toward human rights causes, on Jan. 6, featuring a panel with the Germany, Russia, and Sweden,” including creation of the Promise directors of the nominated films in said Meher Tatna, the association’s Institute for Human Rights at the Best Motion Picture-Foreign president. “The HFPA looks for- UCLA School of Law. Cornell Language category. ward to welcoming and celebrating donated all of his proceeds from This year’s nominees are “A the exceptional filmmakers at the the song to the International Fantastic Woman” from Chile, 75th Annual Golden Globe Rescue Committee. “First They Killed My Father” Awards.” In November, the song was nom- from Cambodia, “In the Fade” “The American Cinematheque inated for a Grammy for best rock from Germany/France, “Loveless” has been a platform for foreign performance. Cornell’s career from Russia and “The Square” filmmakers to showcase their work began in 1984, when he founded from Sweden/Germany/France. for decades, so we are very pleased the trailblazing Seattle-based band Each film will screen during the to be able to screen the Golden Soundgarden. A chief architect of leadup to the 75th annual Golden Globe Nominees at this special the 1990s grunge movement and Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, event,” said Executive Director one of the most powerful voices in where the winner will be Barbara Smith. “We are thrilled for rock, Cornell later had a successful announced live. the opportunity to work with the career as a solo artist and founder Filmmakers in attendance for the Hollywood Foreign Press of Audioslave. He reunited with photo courtesy of Jeff Lipsky Symposium include: Fatih Akin Association on this series high- Soundgarden in 2010. Selling more An endowment fund in the name of the late Soundgarden front man Chris (“In the Fade”), Angelina Jolie lighting international cinema.” than 30 million records worldwide, Cornell has been created to support scholarships at UCLA. 12 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Sunset at 12:45 p.m. committed a burglary in the 100 Lanewood at 6 p.m. block of S. Gardner. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 8500 An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the P OLICE B LOTTER block of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 1600 block of 700 block of El Centro. N. Highland at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20 An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1700 block of N. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 Highland at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 24. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- committed a grand theft in the block of N. La Cienega. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los 9000 block of W. Sunset. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 21 burglary in the 400 block of N. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Edinburgh at 9:15 p.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. burglary in the 1100 block of N. burglary in the 7100 block of Curson at 10 a.m. At 11:20 p.m., an unknown sus- Hawthorn at 3 a.m. The suspect was approximately pect robbed a victim near the cor- Beverly Hills Police 56 years old, 6 feet tall and 185 At 11:53 a.m., an unknown sus- ner of Oakwood and Sierra Bonita. At 4:10 a.m., an unknown suspect pounds. pect stole a bicycle in the 700 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Department block of Westbourne. 700 block of S. Plymouth. Dec. 17 Two unknown male suspects com- Dec. 9 mitted a burglary in the 9500 block An unknown suspect committed a At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a of Santa Monica at 2:05 p.m. One petty theft in the 800 block of pect robbed a victim near the cor- burglary in the 900 block of S. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect was approximately 5 feet Huntley at 1:31 p.m. ner of Martel and Beverly. Cochran at 7 a.m. committed a burglary in the 200 7 inches tall and 165 pounds, block of S. Beverly Drive. while the other was approximately At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect 61 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall committed a burglary in the 900 vehicle parked in the 5500 block of assaulted a victim near the corner Dec. 10 and 155 pounds. block of Harper. Lexington at 3:20 a.m. of Afton Place and El Centro. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 21 At 11:30 a.m., an attempted theft An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 400 committed a burglary in the 200 was reported near the corner of vehicle parked in the 600 block of block of S. Almont Drive. A second block of Reeves Drive. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Waring and Gower. N. Plymouth at 10:30 a.m. burglary was reported in the same ing a domestic violence incident in At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- location at approximately 10 p.m. Dec. 16 the 900 block of Larrabee at 7 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- a.m. cle parked in the 100 block of S. pect committed a theft in the 6500 block of Hollywood. Dec. 11 An unknown suspect committed a Wilton Place at 6 p.m. burglary in the 100 block of N. At 12:05 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Swall Drive at 3:30 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked burglary in the 500 block of N. burglary in the 100 block of in the 8500 block of Santa Monica. Dec. 18 Bronson at 2:27 p.m. Spalding at 7:30 a.m. Two unknown suspects, one male At noon, an unknown suspect and the other female, committed a Dec. 22 assaulted a victim near the corner At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:40 p.m., an unknown male grand theft in the 300 block of N. of Ivar and Sunset. stole a vehicle parked in the 5900 suspect committed a grand theft in Rodeo Drive at 3:57 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Eighth. the 9700 block of Wilshire. The robbed a victim in the 1000 block An unknown suspect robbed a vic- suspect was approximately 34 At 4:19 p.m., two unknown sus- of N. Martel. tim in the 5500 block of Hollywood An unknown suspect burglarized a years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and pects, one male and the other at 11:35 a.m. vehicle parked near the corner of 11 pounds. female, committed a burglary in A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Wilshire and La Brea at 7:15 p.m. the 200 block of N. Rodeo Drive. ing a domestic violence incident in At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect The male suspect was approxi- the 1100 block of Alta Loma at Dec. 12 burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 8:20 p.m., an unknown suspect mately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 8:15 p.m. 6800 block of Hawthorn. assaulted a victim in the 1400 pounds, while the female suspect At 2:42 a.m., an unknown male block of Martel. suspect robbed a victim in the 100 was approximately 5 feet 3 inches At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Lasky. tall and 170 pounds. assaulted a victim near the corner vehicle parked in the 700 block of of Robertson and Santa Monica. N. Bronson at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect assaulted a grand theft in the 9900 block of mitted a grand theft in the 300 Dec. 23 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of Sunset Durant at 5 a.m. block of N. Beverly at 5 p.m. The committed a burglary in the 8200 and Bronson at 4:05 a.m. suspect was approximately 5 feet At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- block of W. Fourth. At 8:06 a.m., an unknown suspect 10 inches tall. pect committed a petty theft in the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner 900 block of Beverly. An unknown suspect burglarized a assaulted a victim in the 6600 of Santa Monica and Crescent. At 5:40 p.m., an unknown male vehicle parked in the 300 block of block of Yucca. suspect committed a grand theft in N. Curson at 10 p.m. Two unknown male suspects com- the 100 block of S. La Cienega. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect robbed a vic- mitted an identity theft in the 200 The suspect was approximately 5 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 800 block of N. Fuller at block of N. La Peer at 11 a.m. feet 8 inches tall and 190 pounds. Department burglarized a vehicle parked in the 4:10 p.m. 8100 block of W. Fourth. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- Dec. 15 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 400 mitted a grand theft in the 200 An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 600 block of N. Doheny Drive. block of N. Canon Drive at 10 p.m. Dec. 19 vehicle parked in the 7500 block of block of S. Muirfield. Sunset at 12:25 a.m. At 2:50 a.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 13 Dec. 17 committed a burglary in the 100 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Kilkea. Dec. 23 At 3:25 a.m., two unknown male At 3:30 p.m., an unknown male committed a burglary in the 5300 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- suspects committed a burglary in suspect committed a grand theft in block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- tim near the corner of Maplewood the 400 block of N. Doheny Drive. the 400 block of N. Beverly Drive. cle parked in the 1300 block of and Hobart at 3 a.m. One suspect was approximately An unknown suspect committed a McCadden Place at 7 a.m. 35 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall burglary in the 700 block of At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect and 180 pounds, while the other West Hollywood Lorraine at 10:45 a.m. At 7:03 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1000 was approximately 25 years old, 5 Sheriff’s Station burglarized a vehicle parked near block of N. La Brea. feet 3 inches tall and 135 pounds. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- the corner of El Centro and Santa Dec. 18 pect committed a petty theft in the Monica An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a 100 block of N. Poinsettia Place. burglary in the 300 block of N. grand theft in the 200 block of S. At 12:05 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a Plymouth at 7 a.m. Beverly at 10:27 a.m. pect stole a bicycle in the 1000 An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 6300 block of W. block of Havenhurst. petty theft in the 6800 block of Fifth at 8 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 7:08 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 6:36 p.m. pect assaulted a victim near the committed a burglary in the 200 An unknown suspect committed a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Fifth and Western. block of S. Crescent. petty theft in the 7800 block of At 7:55 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 7000 Fairfax and Rosewood. Santa Monica at 1:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a block of Hollywood at 7:55 p.m. tim near the corner of Fountain burglary in the 600 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a At 8 p.m., a suspect assaulted a and Sycamore at 9 p.m. Camden Drive at 8:30 p.m. victim during a domestic violence An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 block of N. incident in the 500 block of Kings. petty theft in the 100 block of N. La Sierra Bonita at 11:15 a.m. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 14 Cienega at 8:30 p.m. At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 1000 block Dec. 19 of N. Highland. An unknown male suspect com- At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner mitted a grand theft in the 700 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the of La Cienega and Wilshire. block of N. Crescent at 12:13 a.m. 700 block of N. Fairfax. An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 5100 block of The suspect was approximately 5 8800 block of Cynthia. An unknown suspect burglarized a feet 8 inches tall and 185 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 800 block of Maplewood at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 8700 block of S. Lucerne at 7:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Burton Way at 11 p.m. Dec. 24 burglary in the 100 block of N. N. San Vicente at 3 a.m. Dec. 20 Stanley Drive at 12:55 p.m. Dec. 16 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 6:08 am., an unknown suspect At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- tim in the 500 block of N. Oxford at Dec. 15 committed a burglary in the 1400 An unknown suspect assaulted a pect assaulted a victim in the 7600 12:45 a.m. block of Havenhurst. victim in the 6500 block of block of Beverly. At 10:40 a.m., an unknown male Hollywood at 2:15 a.m. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect suspect committed a grand theft in An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked near the 300 block of S. Camden Drive. grand theft in the 8400 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 7000 block of the corner of Afton and Vine. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 December 28, 2017

GrandThis Sunday, Park Dec. and 31, joinThepyrotechnics Music show Center to also count- hostan fifthL.A. tradition annual that brings NYE out the together with friends and family to down to 2018. best in all of us as people from all celebrate the new year at the annual The Countdown Stage will be over the region celebrate together in Grand Park + The Music Center’s hosted by D’Lo, while the The Beat the heart of the civic center to wel- N.Y.E.L.A. Junkies, featuring DJ Babu, DJ Mr. come the new year,” said Rachel The West Coast’s flagship New Choc and DJ Shortkut will host the Moore, president and CEO of The Year’s Eve celebration offers music Get Down Stage. Soul singer Music Center. “Grand Park is known and dancing onstage, as well as on Raquel Rodriquez will deliver gritty as the place where Angelenos come the dance floor and throughout grooves and the Dexter Story All- together, embrace the diversity of our Grand Park. The evening will Star New Year’s Eve Band will county, and this New Year’s Eve will include a free interactive motion- electrify the scene with two sets of be no exception.” graphic activation that audiences can jazz, funk and fusion. With access to 60 food trucks, bring to life with their own moves The party takes place from 8 p.m. Angelenos will have their pick of and a New Year’s countdown, featur- on Dec. 31, to 1 a.m. on New Year’s food options, including Belly ing 3-D digital video mapping on the Day and will cover 90 acres, from Bombz, The Queso Truck, The Deli side of the City Hall. Grand Avenue to City Hall and from Dr., Cousins Maine Lobster, Cocina Grand Park + The Music Center’s Temple Street to 2nd Street. More Fresca by Mangia, India Jones, The N.Y.E.L.A will feature two stages than 50,000 people are expected to Surfer Taco, The Pudding Truck, with live music, DJs and dancing attend. among others. photo courtesy of Grand Park/The Music Center throughout the night, and a digital “Now in its fifth year, Grand Park Visit grandparkla.org/nyela, or dance zone, along with a light and + The Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A. is musiccenter.org/nyela. lops and pheasant for $110 per per- ingredients. The juice cleanse is son. 900 Wilshire Blvd, Fl. 73, known to remove toxins from the FromRestaurant page 13 News (213)688-7777. 900 Wilshire Blvd, liver and kidneys, while also balanc- Beverly Hills hotels welcome Fl. 71, (213)688-7777. ing digestive health. Sign up today day and night enjoying the popular online at cafegratitude.com/cleanse. the Year of the Dog rides and attractions with a special 639 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323)580- park-wide countdown party starting NYE by the beach 6383. As Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau prepares to host its sev- at 9 p.m. There are three uniquely enth annual Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 11 at the Saban themed party hubs that will culmi- n Dec. 31 at 1 Pico at Shutters Theatre, the city’s hotels are offering a variety of overnight packages to nate simultaneously at midnight on the Beach, enjoy a prix-fixe Start 2018 off with celebrate the Year of the Dog. with a traditional New Year count- Omenu with starters that include The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., is offering amenities such as down and a spectacular fireworks slow-baked pear with Champagne healthy eating Chinese breakfast available either in its restaurant, Circa 55, or through display. Be sure to see “The Magic and caramelized scallop; entrées in-room dining as well as a pair of the hotel’s custom slippers, a Chinese ava’s culinary Greek- of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” with standouts like grilled domestic newspaper, tea, and a traditional “Tray of Togetherness” filled with sug- American founders Ted in The Wizarding World of Harry wagyu tenderloin and roasted ared fruits and sweets for a new year. Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos Potter. Celebrate the final day of Mediterranean sea bass; and sweet C Montage Beverly Hills, 225 N. Canon Dr., entices its visitors with a and executive chef Dimitri “Grinchmas” with the biggest NYE treats including frozen cranberry Mandarin monogrammed pillow, a dim sum-inspired dessert, a breakfast Moshovitis create high-quality, party on Dec. 31. To purchase tick- nougat and eggnog-panettone voucher valid for in-room dining or at one of its two restaurants, Georgie healthful food to help you kick off ets, visit universalstudiosholly- tiramisu. The price is $145 per per- or The Rooftop Grill, that offer views of the city as well as a traditional the year. The build-it-yourself wood.com. 100 Universal City son for the first seating, and $175 in-room Chinese tea set up. menu is seasonally inspired, com- Plaza. per person for the second seating. 1 At The Peninsula Beverly Hills, 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., guests Pico Blvd., (310)587-1717. pletely customizable and is made can enjoy a private consultation during the hotel’s afternoon tea service from scratch every day. It fits every with a personal shopper, followed by a customized shopping experience dietary restriction or preference. guided by a Mandarin-speaking personal interpreter that will take guests Baldoria celebrates Los Angeles-area locations include Hangover brunch at to the city’s most sought-after boutiques. the new year USC, Santa Monica, Venice, The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., unveiled its Four Seasons Westwood, Topanga and Irvine. Lunar New Year package this year that includes a traditional Lai See (red n New Year’s Eve from 10 3201 S. Hoover St., (213)212- envelope) with a surprise welcome gift from the hotel, a citrus fruit p.m. to 1 a.m., walk into exec- Beverly Hills 9838. 1318 2nd St., (310)237-5591. amenity that symbolizes wealth and luck in Chinese tradition, as well as utive chef Duke Gervais’ Little 326 S. Lincoln Blvd., (310)356- O tart 2018 off refreshed and revi- a Chinese tea turndown amenity for the first evening. Tokyo hot spot for happy-hour 7272. 1073 Broxton Ave., talized with Culina’s freshly For information and reservations, visit lovebeverlyhills.com/dog. drink prices all night. The buffet- (310)860-6288. squeezed juices and aguas frescas style menu includes braised short- S on Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. rib mac and cheese; mini lobster Culina’s famous hangover brunch rolls with celery leaf salad; grilled is serving breakfast and lunch bites, Herringbone Santa shrimp skewers with chili-lime but- omelets, Belgian waffles, fresh fruit ter; and a deluxe pizza bar featuring and an array of seafood. Select a Monica with Cycle barbecue tri-tip, foie gras potato choice of one entrée before feasting and banh mi chicken pizzas. Stay House on desserts. Continue the celebra- for a complimentary Champagne tion with bottomless mezcal bloody weat off those holiday indul- toast at midnight. Tickets are $30 or Mary or michelada for an addition- gences at L.A.’s famed spin stu- $35 at the door. Come back on Jan. al $24. This brunch is $49 for dio, Cycle House Santa Monica, 1 for a prix-fixe brunch from 11:30 S adults. 300 S. Doheny Drive, and treat yourself afterwards at a.m. to 2 p.m. Diners receive a (310)860-4000. Herringbone Santa Monica. “Top choice of one entrée, or pizza and Chef” alum Brian Malarkey’s one side, plus bottomless mimosa ocean-to-table concept is offering a or rosé for $30 per person. 243 S. special dining deal. Just show your San Pedro St., (213)947-3329. Cleanse promotion receipt or OpenTable reservation at Café Gratitude confirmation, and ride at Cycle ow through Jan. 31, sign up for House Santa Monica for $18 with Echo Park Mohawk a Café Gratitude cleanse pro- free shoe rental and water bottle Ngram and receive 50 percent off any included. Riders with proof of a Bend NYE meal or juice plan. The program class booking in January will must begin on Jan. 1. Meal plans are he craft beer restaurant and bar receive 10 percent off their final bill curated menus of both raw and located in the heart of Echo at Herringbone Santa Monica. 1755 cooked plant-based foods, juices and Park will be having a Champagne Ocean Ave., (310)971-4460. T herbal tonics. All are gluten-free toast at midnight and last call at 12:30 a.m. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant will be open at 10:30 a.m. with a limited brunch menu. 2141 W. Sunset Blvd., (213)483-2337.

Celebrate NYE with city views ing in the New Year inside the tallest building west of RChicago at Spire 73 with an all- you-can-eat menu featuring crab- and lobster-stuffed profiteroles and double-fried rice noodles for $150 per person. At La Boucherie on the 71st floor, enjoy a high-end experience with a pre-fixe menu including cream of chestnut soup, scal- 16 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

L.A. Zoo hosts family New Year’s Eve party Family New Year’s Eve at L.A. Zoo Lights celebrates the coming of 2018 with an evening of fun on Sunday, Dec. 31, 6 to 10 p.m. The special all-ages party features express entry to L.A. Zoo Floats undergo meticulous Lights, dinner buffet, dessert, a ride on the Conservation Carousel, a festive photo booth courtesy of preparation for Rose Parade PRIMs Photo Booth, a DJ dance party, soft drinks and a cash bar. At 9 p.m., party-goers can enjoy a glass of complimentary bubbly – Champagne for adults, sparkling apple cider for kids – along with a live broadcast of New York’s Times Square ball drop, after which guests photo by Jamie Pham are welcome to experience L.A. The New Year’s Eve party at the Los Angeles Zoo offers fun activities for Zoo Lights until closing. adults and children. Tickets for the event, which are limited, are $69 for adults and $45 for children. Greater Los Angeles 60- to 90-minute walking tour “Reindeer Village” habitat. Other Zoo Association members save $5. through select areas of the zoo. live animals on view are a multi- Family New Year’s Eve takes While most animal residents are tude of amphibians, invertebrates place in addition to regular admis- asleep, visitors can enjoy the only and reptiles in the LAIR. sion and hours as L.A. Zoo Lights opportunity in Los Angeles to see a The Los Angeles Zoo is located captivates guests with a self-guided herd of real reindeer in their at 5333 Zoo Drive. For information and tickets, visit LAZoolights.org, or call (866)949- 8007. Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor WHAT IF I DO NO ESTATE PLANNING? f you die intestate (without a Volunteers put the finishing touches on the California State Parent- will), then California’s laws of Teachers Association float before it headed along Colorado descent and distribution will Boulevard in the annual Rose Parade in this photograph from the Jan. determine who receives your proper- 2, 1997, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press. The float Ity by default. Contrary to popular was one of 18 designed that year by the late Raul Rodriguez, a former belief, if you die without a will, Hancock Park resident who passed away in 2015. Rodriguez everything you own does not auto- designed more than 500 floats for the Rose Parade, which is held each matically pass to the state. Typically, year on Jan. 1 in Pasadena. This year, the parade will feature numer- the distribution will be to your spouse ous floats including the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s entry dedicat- and children and then to other family ed to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and activists who con- members. The state’s plan reflects the tinue the fight for civil rights today. For information, see page 7. legislature’s guess as to how most people would dispose of their estate and establishes protections for certain beneficiaries, particularly minor children. The rules of “intestate suc- cession” may or may not reflect your Police warn about drunk driving Across 5. At all actual wishes. Estate planning 1. “___ show time!” 6. Green fields affords you the opportunity to alter 4. Serene 7. “Death in Venice” writer, Thomas the state’s default plan to suit your during New Year’s weekend 8. Bug 8. A stroke of luck personal preferences. 11. Underground plant part 9. Highway divisions The Los Angeles County quences. Nationally in 2016, Disposition Outside The Will Sheriff’s Department, the Los 37,461 people were killed in motor 13. Sleep problem 10. Convenient (with friendly) It is important to understand that the Angeles Police Department and the vehicle traffic crashes, and 28 per- 14. “Oh, woe!” 12. Standoff transfer of your property after your Beverly Hills Police Department cent died in crashes in which a dri- 15. Months 13. Bullets, e.g. death may be determined by some- are warning motorists that enforce- ver had a blood alcohol concentra- 18. Construction girder 14. Trojan War hero thing other than the laws of intestacy, ment will be increased over the tion over the legal limit of .08. 19. Court wear 16. In arrears 20. Youngster 17. Bottomless even when you die without a will. New Year holiday weekend. California reported 1,059 DUI 22. Old associates 21. Set in operation Title to certain categories of property Through Jan. 1, law enforcement deaths during the same period. 23. Short concluding stanza 23. Graceful trees may pass outside the probate estate. is partnering with the California In recent years, California has 27. Open, as a bottle 24. Low tide Generally, upon your death, your half Office of Traffic Safety and seen an increase in drug-impaired 31. Sidelong glances 25. Absolutely of any community property presump- National Highway Traffic Safety driving crashes. The California 32. German industrial area 26. Nasty warrior in “The Lord of the tively belongs to your surviving Administration in a special year- Office of Traffic Safety has 33. Lawyer’s group (abbr.) Rings” spouse. Additionally, if you own end “Drive Sober or Get Pulled launched a campaign to educate 36. Months 28. Sculptors’ subjects property with another person as joint Over” enforcement campaign tar- drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just 40. Watch undercover 29. Nervous disorder tenants with right of survivorship, the geting impaired drivers. During the Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs 41. Suffix with theater 30. Rainbow property will pass directly to the holiday enforcement campaign and marijuana can cause impair- 42. Immature egg, to a zoologist 33. Border remaining joint tenant upon your period, law enforcement will use ment and result in a DUI charge. 43. Slow on the uptake 34. Sun or stockbroker? 44. Bulb strength units 35. Aphrodite’s boyfriend death and will not be part of your DUI checkpoints and saturation “Two simple words can keep 45. Leaf 37. Get on in years probate estate (it will, however, be a patrols to target impaired motorists. your holiday festivities safe: plan 48. Tree type 38. Long-tailed finch “Drivers will notice increased ahead,” said California Office of part of your taxable estate). Effective 50. Sediment deposited by flowing 39. Spawn planning requires a knowledge of the enforcement watching closely for Traffic Safety Director Rhonda water 43. Good Hindu spirit anyone who is driving impaired,” Craft. “Before you head out to any consequences of each property inter- 53. Protection 45. Feather in one’s cap est and type of ownership. said Sgt. Robert Hill, of Los celebration, plan how you are get- 57. Months 46. Ration out Angeles County Sheriff’s ting home safely. If you are drink- 61. Andy’s partner 47. Chaps Kramer Law Department. “It is vital that we ing, that means knowing what 62. Booth 49. Bed keep our roads and travelers safe, sober driver or service you will be 63. Poop 50. Door position Group not just at the holidays, but every using.” 64. Through working: Abbr. 51. Squid’s squirts day. With extra travelers on the Drivers are encouraged to down- 65. Dance move 52. Mine entrance Stephen W. Kramer roads, and people attending holiday load the Designated Driver VIP, or 66. Dispirited 54. Clock standard: abbr. 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 parties, we will likely see an uptick “DDVIP,” free mobile app. The 55. Egyptian bird 56. Innoculation liquids Los Angeles, CA 90036 in drunk driving. We’ll be arresting DDVIP app helps find bars and Down 58. Fawn’s mother (323)964-7100 anyone we catch breaking this life- restaurants that feature free incen- 1. Retirement account 59. Paranormal ability, for short a participating member of saving law.” tives for designated sober drivers, 2. Indian helmet AARP Union 60. Like Mars, apparently courtesy Driving under the influence of from free non-alcoholic drinks, 3. Kind of apple Privilege extended Network alcohol can have deadly conse- appetizers and more. 4. Financial overseer See Answers page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 December 28, 2017

‘TheJust when Shape I have Guillermo of delWater’No director delights has done more infor the unexpected ways Toro pegged – not in a bad way, his fantasy genre than del Toro (yeah, films are often amazing – the man yeah, Peter Jackson is awesome, reinvents himself. Transforming the but del Toro is brilliant). From early monster movie genre into a love films like “Cronos” to the 2006 story, “The Shape of Water,” pro- masterpiece “Pan’s Labyrinth,” he duced, co-written and directed by infuses new life into a genre often del Toro, is the most charming film criticized for simplistic depictions face. He’s played demons on of the year, an adult fairy tale filled of good and evil. Even in “Hellboy “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” the with just as much joy and beauty as II: The Golden Army,” a fantasy body of superhero the Silver Surfer grim moments. superhero film, we experience a and lately Saru, the first officer on Imagine if a seedy government captivating story featuring elven “Star Trek: Discovery.” Jones plays a lot of monsters and agency captured the creature from royalty, trolls, gods and even the photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All the Black Lagoon and performed Angel of Death. inhuman characters, but his perfor- Rights Reserved all manner of unsightly experi- Perhaps most notable, the crea- mance in “The Shape of Water” is Doug Jones portrays a mysterious aquatic creature, and Sally Hawkins ments on it. In a classic monster ture in “The Shape of Water” looks something special. Rather than is a protagonist who befriends him in the Guillermo del Toro film “The movie, this is well-tread territory, quite a bit like Abe Sapien, another evoke terror, this aquaman is equal- expected and accepted. We rightful- amphibious creature in the ly misunderstood and mysterious. Shape of Water.” ly fear the unknown, flee its grasp. “Hellboy” films. In place of CGI, But neither means he’s cuddly; he “The Shape of Water” begins both creatures come to life with the responds to violence in kind. And Elisa. Like Jones’ performance, she As a period piece, del Toro’s with that anxiety, set in Cold War- help of complex costuming, thanks the human world is a marvel he tells her story visually, without the “The Shape of Water” is a delight- era Baltimore. But in place of a sav- to designer Luis Sequeira, who pre- doesn’t fear but curiously embraces. aid of dialogue. Certainly, this is off- ful exploration of a time riddled age beast, an indiscriminate killer, viously worked on two other del The challenge for Jones is deliver- set to a degree by her neighbor and with nationality at the expense of we meet something unknown but Toro productions: FX series “The ing all these complexities in a head- best friend, Giles (Richard Jenkins), rational thought. But this film isn’t far from evil. Deep in the bowels of Strain” and 2013’s “Mama.” His to-toe costume that only allows him who speaks enough for both of just one thing. That’s the del Toro a research facility, janitor Elisa work here is incredible, a tribute to to move his mouth and limbs. He them, but Hawkins’ character is far way: genre merging that fractures (Sally Hawkins) befriends what a part of cinema history that hope- doesn’t even have access to his from just a narrative necessity. Her expectations. And he does this with Agent Strickland (Michael fully won’t be replaced by the ones eyes, which blink with the aid of a evolution matters just as much as great ease through incredible per- Shannon) considers the military’s and zeros of a computer. mechanical device. whatever Darwinian event created formances and production unlike top asset, an amphibious creature But none of this is possible with- And then there’s Hawkins, as her water-dwelling counterpart. anything else. (played by Doug Jones) captured in out del Toro’s No. 1 collaborator, South America. someone the director casts more Little is known about the crea- than Ron Perlman. And very few ture’s origin, but he’s strong and people know who he is. I give you NOW capable of living under water and Doug Jones (no, not Roy Moore’s above for a time. Strickland per- opponent). Jones is a body actor LEASING YOUR NEW HOME ceives him as a beast to be studied who uses his background as a mime and discarded, but Elisa, who and contortionist to land multiple cleans the entire secret base along- roles a year as the basis for CGI side friend Zelda (Octavia characters and the monster in hor- Spencer), connects with him and ror films. In “Hellboy II,” he plays forms a unique bond through sign three characters. In “Pan’s,” he’s language, since an unknown acci- the fawn and the Pale Man whose dent rendered her mute as a child. eyeballs reside in each hand, not his

photo by Kerry Hayes. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved Michael Shannon stars as Agent Richard Strickland, and Michael Stuhlbarg portrays Dr. Robert Hoffstetler in “The Shape of Water,” an adult fairy tale set during the Cold War.

· 160-acres of park-like setting · Several parks Join the L.A. library system’s · Amazing panoramic views · BBQs, volleyball court, · Sprawling green belts picnic area Winter Reading Challenge · Wi-Fi cafes · Saltwater pools The Los Angeles Public Library As part of the Winter Reading · Wi-fi hotspots throughout · Signature upgrades with has launched its inaugural Winter Challenge, the Los Angeles Public Reading Challenge, giving readers Library’s 73 branches will host the property granite and hardwood of all ages an added incentive to programs and activities such as · Fitness center with yoga · Central A/C (select units) read into the new year. children’s story time, art classes, and spin room · Washer/dryer in unit (select units) Based on the library’s popular craft demonstrations, yoga classes annual Summer Reading and more. · Multimedia theater · Reserved parking available Challenge, the new seasonal pro- Everyone who completes the · 24-hour patrol · Pet friendly gram titled “Reading Takes You to Winter Reading Challenge will be the Top” gives readers a chance to entered into a drawing to win win prizes by logging their read- prizes from the Los Angeles ing progress online by visiting Public Library. One individual lapl.org/winter. will win a grand prize of a The program runs through Jan. Discovery Cube Family 15. Readers earn points for every Membership. minute of reading, writing and The Los Angeles Public Library submitting book reviews, and has a collection of more than 6 attending library events. For a list million books, and offers state-of- 6200 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 of rules and instructions, visit the art technology and programs. lapl.org/winter. For information, visit lapl.org. 877.652.3292 • www.parklabrea.com 18 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

State education leaders issue statement on Every Student Succeeds Act State Board of Education are undertaking. California’s letter noting that there are areas of dis- President Michael W. Kirst and is similar in length and scope to agreement over the interpretation of State Superintendent of Public those received by many other federal statute. Instruction Tom Torlakson issued states. “California’s ESSA plan is the following joint statement “California appreciates the feder- grounded in our state’s 2013 Local regarding the U.S. Department of al government’s feedback and looks Control Funding Formula law, Education’s feedback letter on forward to the opportunity to fur- which emphasizes equity, public California’s Every Student ther clarify and strengthen our participation, and continuous Succeeds Act plan. Every Student Succeeds Act plan. improvement. Our resubmitted The letter is part of the act’s We will be working to address tech- ESSA plan will retain those princi- photo courtesy of the Colburn School approval process, which all states nical points of clarification while ples.” Ramón Ortega Quero will join the Colburn Conservatory of Music faculty, and is accepting students for the fall term.

Oboist Ramón Ortega Quero joins Colburn School faculty The Colburn School announces Quero reached an important mile- the appointment of esteemed oboist stone when conductor Daniel Ramón Ortega Quero to its faculty. Barenboim accepted him as a mem- Quero, who is currently principal ber of the East-West Divan oboe of the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. One of Ramón Ortega Symphony Orchestra and the Quero’s most pivotal moments was incoming principal oboe of the Los winning first prize at the ARD Angeles Philharmonic, will accept Music Competition, the largest students to his oboe studio starting international classical music com- in fall 2018. petition in Germany, in September A native of Granada, Spain, 2007, paving the way for his career Ramón Ortega Quero is recognized as a soloist. around the world as one of the most Since spring 2008, Quero has promising musicians of his genera- been the principal oboe of the tion. During the 2017-18 season, Bavarian Radio Symphony Quero performed in Spain with Orchestra under its Principal Orquestra de Extremadura and Conductor Mariss Jansons. In fall Orquestra de Castilla y León, with 2018, Quero will take over as the the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra principal oboe at the Los Angeles and toured throughout the Philharmonic. Quero has also Netherlands with Philharmony worked with renowned conductors Zuidnederland. Quero is also a Riccardo Muti, Herbert Blomstedt, member of, and on tour with, the Sir Colin Davies, John Eliot wind quartet variation5, whose Gardiner, Daniel Barenboim, self-titled album was released on Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Berlin Classics (Edel). Bernhard Haitink. Quero received training from Auditions will be held in Los Miguel Quirós at the conservatory Angeles at the Colburn School in in Granada, and became a member March and May 2018. For informa- of the Andalusian Youth Orchestra tion, email admissions@colburn- when he was 12 years old. In 2003, school.edu.

Vernon Fire Department donates blood at Children’s Hospital Firefighters from the Vernon putting their lives on the line to Fire Department came to fight the wildfires that are rav- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles aging Southern California, but last week to spread holiday cheer they’re also giving the gift of life by dropping off a truckload of toys to our patients here at Children’s and, most importantly, donating Hospital Los Angeles,” Ajay blood at the hospital’s Blood Perumbeti, director of transfusion Donor Center. medicine at Children’s Hospital The blood donation comes at an Los Angeles. “Blood donations important time; the hospital’s always drop around the holidays, blood inventory is currently signif- but our patients require blood icantly lower than optimal num- year-round. We strongly encour- bers due to a consistent drop in age members of our community to donations during the holiday sea- please make an appointment with son. us to donate during the Christmas John Vittorio was one of the and New Year weeks.” firefighters who answered the call The hospital’s goal is to attract for blood. He had just spent 11 45 donors each day during the two days fighting the Thomas Fire, and holiday weeks to replenish its he chose to come in to the hospital blood and platelet supply. On aver- while off-duty to give back. age, its patients need 2,000 units of “Giving back to the community blood and blood components each is so important, no matter how month as part of the life-saving busy you are. Giving blood can care the hospital provides. save lives, and that’s better than Donors need to be 17 years of any present you can buy,” Vittorio age or older (photo ID required) said. and weigh at least 110 pounds. A dedicated hospital partner They must also meet criteria for since 2008, the Vernon Fire recent travel. Department holds two blood dri- To schedule an appointment, ves every year, collecting around call (323)361-2441 or visit chlado- 200 units of blood annually for the nateblood.org. During the holiday hospital. weeks, the Blood Donor Center is “We are so thankful to the open Tuesday to Friday from 6 heroes of the Vernon Fire a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays Department. Not only are they from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 December 28, 2017

‘Infinity Mirrors’ exhibition concluding with new year Just a few more days remain for Kusama’s career, her political, spir- The Broad’s special exhibition, itual and aesthetic interests have “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” manifested in diverse forms. The the first institutional survey to Broad’s programming will provide explore the evolution of the opportunities to experience the Japanese artist’s immersive Infinity breadth of Kusama’s creative prac- Mirror Rooms. tice through films of her perfor- Organized by the Hirshhorn mances as well as through perfor- Museum and Sculpture Garden, mances by artists like the Joshua Smithsonian Institution, Light Show, Ron Athey and Sean Washington, D.C., the exhibition Griffin, who engage similar con- provides visitors with the unique cerns of self-obliteration, repetition opportunity to experience six of and radical connection.” Kusama’s infinity rooms – the On Jan. 25, following the conclu- photo courtesy of The Wallis artist’s iconic kaleidoscopic envi- sion of the “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity ronments – alongside large-scale Mirrors” exhibition, The Broad will installations and paintings, sculp- continue its exploration of tures and works on paper from the Kusama’s body of work through the Lula Washington Dance at The Wallis early 1950s to the present, which United States premiere of Ron Lula Washington Dance Theatre proud to support this amazing local rights struggles of King and Rosa contextualize the role the concepts Athey and Sean Griffin’s “Gifts of – founded in 1980 and considered company. Each performance night Parks, as well as “The Little Rock of self-obliteration, connectivity The Spirit: Prophecy, Automatism one of the premier African- at The Wallis will be different and Nine,” is a tribute to the nine and infinity have played in the and Discernment.” The perfor- American arts institutions on the show the range of her vital work. African-American students who artist’s work. The exhibition will be mance is Athey’s vision for an West Coast – makes its Wallis Art can change lives as Lula has integrated Central High School on on view until Jan. 1. “automatic writing machine,” Annenberg Center for the repeatedly proved.” Sep. 25, 1957. “Through our Kusama exhibi- brought to life in collaboration with Performing Arts debut featuring On Thursday, Jan. 11, “Program On Saturday, Jan. 13, “Program tion-related programming, The composer Griffin as a performance three different programs that cele- A: African-American Male Voices” C: Movement For The Soul Of It” Broad intends to expand our visi- and installation made up of 16 writ- brate the legacy of Dr. Martin features four works by male chore- reflects on the history of the compa- tors’ understanding of the context in ers, six typists, a hypnotist, vocal- Luther King Jr. over the course of ographers, including Donald Byrd ny and revisits popular works which Kusama’s Infinity Mirror ists and musicians. three evenings in the Bram and a world premiere by Anthony choreographed by Lula Washington Rooms came about,” said Ed The Broad is located at 221 S. Goldsmith Theater from Jan. 11 – Burrell, of Beyonce’s Super Bowl and her daughter Tamica Patuto, director of audience Grand Ave. For information and 13. halftime show and “The Formation Washington-Miller, including engagement. “Throughout tickets, visit thebroad.org. “Lula Washington has been gen- World Tour.” “Open Your Eyes” and “The erating art from the inner city of On Friday, Jan. 12, “Program B: Message.” South Los Angeles for more than Dance, Jazz & Social Meaning” Tickets start at $45. 38 years,” said Paul Crewes, the explores themes around social jus- The Wallis is located at 9390 N. center’s artistic director. “Her tice, humanism and spiritualty. The Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. dynamic aesthetic and social con- night is anchored by works influ- For information and tickets, visit scious have been a catalyst for the enced by King, including “The TheWallis.org/Lula, or call important work she creates. We are Movement,” which recalls the civil (310)746-4000. Pope honors priest who opened

theaterPope Francis recently group recognized in Hollywood the heroic virtues of Father Patrick Peyton, deeming him as venerable by the Roman Catholic Church. According to Holy Cross Family Ministries, hundreds of testimonies to Peyton’s virtue have been recorded. Some of these favors are remarkable healings for which there is no medical explanation. Should one of these healings be officially recognized as having no scientific explanation and approved by the Vatican as a miracle due to his intercession, it would lead to his beatification. Peyton was born Jan. 9, 1909, in Ireland. The essence of Father Peyton’s ministry, which spanned half a century, began with his fami-

ly’s daily rosary. After emigrating photo courtesy of Holy Cross Family Ministries from Ireland to the United States, photo by Paul Mpagi Sepuya Peyton became gravely ill and the Father Patrick Peyton Sean Griffin (left) with Ron Athey collaborated for “Gifts of The Spirit” at doctors had no hope of recovery. The Broad. “Father Peyton was a seminarian, rosary rallies that drew 28 million studying for the priesthood, when people, including 2 million each at he was stricken with tuberculosis,” events in Sao Paulo, Brazil and “Father Peyton said Father Wilfred Raymond, pres- Manila, Philippines. The Broad celebrates pop art artist ident of Holy Cross Family Peyton also spent the 51 years of was a seminarian, Ministries. “He prayed his rosary to his priesthood serving the spiritual studying for the Blessed Mother and made a needs of families through media. In Jasper Johns miraculous recovery. From that 1947, he founded Family Theater the priesthood, Jasper Johns’ new exhibition “Something Resembling Truth,” a collab- moment, he knew he was to be the Productions in Hollywood, which when he was stricken oration with the Royal Academy in London, will feature at The Broad with one to carry out her apostolate, her produced 900 radio and TV pro- more than 120 of Johns’ most iconic and significant paintings, sculptures, ministry to bring families together grams that featured hundreds of with tuberculosis. prints and drawings, many never before exhibited in Los Angeles. Tickets for rosary prayer, just as his family actors and celebrities, and had more He prayed his rosary for the show go on sale on Jan. 1. had done.” than 10,000 broadcasts. One of the most influential artists to emerge in the 20th century, and one Over the years, Peyton advocated Peyton passed away in 1992. to the Blessed Mother of America’s great living artists, Johns has been seminal to The Broad col- for families by preaching two pow- Holy Cross Family Ministries, and made a lection. With loans from international public and private collections, erful and memorable messages, which carries on the works of the miraculous including significant works from The Broad’s collection, the exhibition “The Family That Prays Together priest, has headquarters in North will trace the evolution of the artist’s six-decade career through a series of Stays Together” and “A World at Easton, Massachusetts, with its recovery.” thematic chapters. The exhibition encompasses the range of Johns’ materi- Prayer is a World at Peace.” media production company, Family als, motifs and techniques – including his use of encaustic, or heated Known as “The Rosary Priest,” Theater Productions, in Hollywood - Father Wilfred Raymond, beeswax, and found-material collage in paintings – and the innovations he Peyton began Family Rosary, in at 7201 Sunset Blvd., and mission president of has achieved in sculpture and the graphic arts. Albany, New York, in 1942, with offices in 16 countries. “Something Resembling Truth” opens on Feb. 10 and runs through May Holy Cross Family the goal of building family unity For information, call (800)299- Ministries 13.The Broad is located at 221 S. Grand Ave. For information and tickets, through the rosary. He went on to 7729, or visit FatherPeyton.org and visit thebroad.org. lead millions in prayer at 40 family FamilyRosary.org. 20 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

California Science Center explores anatomy

andCome health experience inventorwith ‘Body Worlds’ exhibit Gunther von Hagens’ newest exhibition at the California Science Center, “Body Worlds: Pulse” – a convergence of aesthetic anatomy, health and wellness. This special exhibition, running through Feb. 4, presents real human bodies in sickness and health. Discover the human body’s vulnerabilities and potential, and photo courtesy of Nikki Riedmiller many of the challenges the human Klaus Zellmer (left), president and CEO of Porsche Cars North body faces as it navigates the 21st America, joined Petersen Automotive Museum board chairman century. Peter Mullin for the announcement. More than 200 plastinated spec- imens of real human bodies – including whole bodies, translu- cent slices and organs – are curated and presented in galleries that feature the different systems of the Petersen spotlights Porsche’s body. The locomotive, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive photo © Institute for Plastination 2017 and reproductive systems are Guests have a little over a month left to view the “Body Worlds: Pulse” impact on auto industry revealed in precise detail through exhibit at the California Science Center. Opening Feb. 3 at the Petersen Automotive Museum, “The Porsche von Hagen’s invention of plastina- Effect” will focus on the impact of the iconic German brand from a tion, providing a glimpse into the cultural and design perspective, offering a selection of sports and race human anatomy that was once sports figures, and a woman bearing unique in the largest “Body Worlds” cars along with renderings, engines and billboards. only available to medical practi- life illustrate how bodies function exhibition in a decade. Staged in the Mullin Grand Salon, the exhibit will be previewed in tioners. when lifestyles support good health The California Science Center is early 2018, with a large celebratory event hosted by the Petersen and Featured plastinates include an and well-being. Through interactive located at 700 Exposition Park Porsche. obese body slice, a smoker’s black multimedia, guests can explore the Drive. “Porsche has been overwhelmingly successful in every field they lung, a liver with cirrhosis and hard- wonders of the human body. For information and tickets, visit have entered, pushing the boundaries both on and off the track,” said ened arteries that show the impact Discover what makes the body californiasciencecenter.org/ex- Peter Mullin, chairman of the board of directors for the Petersen. of ill health. In contrast, dancers, move and what makes each body hibits/body-worlds-pulse. “This display of extremely rare Porsche sports cars on a grand scale is a tribute to the spirit of the marque.” “Last November, after a visit to the newly renovated Petersen Museum, great minds came together to develop the partnership between Porsche and the Petersen,” said Klaus Zellmer, president and Zoo welcomes founder of The Orangutan Project CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “We are excited and proud to On Wednesday, Jan. 3, the Los lished in 1998, is a nonprofit sup- in order to save the three species of showcase some of our most historic Porsche sports cars for the Angeles Zoo will host an exclusive porting orangutan conservation, orangutan from extinction. Petersen and its visitors.” presentation from Leif Cocks, rainforest protection, local commu- The Los Angeles Zoo is located From humble beginnings in a Gmünd sawmill, to Stuttgart, Le author of “Orangutans, My nity partnerships, and the rehabili- at 5333 Zoo Drive. For informa- Mans and now the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax in Los Angeles, Cousins, My Friends: A Journey to tation and reintroduction of dis- tion, visit lazoo.org, or call Porsche has become an international icon. To capture this evolution, Understand and Save the Person of placed orangutans back to the wild (323)644-4200. Petersen curators selected models from early in the brand’s engineer- the Forest” and founder of The ing beginnings through its current modern-day sports cars, showcas- Orangutan Project. ing the vehicles as kinetic art. Cocks has spent the last three Some of the vehicles already selected for the exhibit include a 911 decades working to save his RS from 1973, an early Porsche 901, the precursor of the 911 and a “orange cousins” from extinction. 1955 Porsche Continental Cabriolet, a name used in the United States In his latest book, readers are taken for 1955 only, making it especially rare. More vehicles, art and static on a journey to understand and save displays will be announced in the months prior to the exhibit’s open- these primates. Part-memoir, part- ing. philosophical discussion, part-sci- The exhibit will run from Feb. 3 through Jan. 27, 2019. entific case for conservation, the The Petersen Automotive Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. book is a call to action to save the For information, visit petersen.org. orangutan. A special presentation about the animals, as well as a book signing, will be available with paid general admission to the Los Angeles Zoo or with Greater Los Angeles Zoo Learn a new language at Association membership on Jan. 3 in the Los Angeles Zoo Grand Room, from 1 to 3 p.m. Order the Korean Cultural Center book in advance at theorangutan- photo courtesy of The Orangutan Project project.org/shop/books. Leif Cocks, author and founder of The Orangutan Project, will discuss The Orangutan Project, estab- his work with primates on Jan. 3 at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Figure skater Randy Gardner shares story in WeHo On Saturday, Jan. 6, the city of The play, co-written by Gardner include the performance and a West Hollywood and the and Josh Ravetch, and is directed reception, are $75 for general Foundation for The National AIDS by Ravetch, features Gardner dis- admission and $125 for VIP admis- Monument will host the presenta- cussing his personal and profes- sion. Sponsorship opportunities are tion of “Go Figure! The Randy sional life. He will talk about his also available. To purchase tickets Gardner Story,” an autobiographi- lifelong skating partner, Tai or become a sponsor, visit cal one-man show about the figure Babilonia, and their skating careers bit.ly/GoFigureJan6. skater, as part of a fundraising and personal lives. Having met A free open dress rehearsal of the photo courtesy of Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles event for the National AIDS when they were children, Gardner performance sponsored by West The first quarter of the Korean Language program will begin on Monument, which will be installed and Babilonia together won five Hollywood’s WeHo Arts program Jan. 9 at the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles. in West Hollywood Park. U.S. Figure Skating Champio- will take place on Friday, Jan. 5 A total of 10 classes are offered, including Introductory, Basic A The fundraiser, which includes nships, one World Figure Skating from 7 to 9 p.m. in City Council and B, Intermediate A, B, and C, and Advanced A and B. Courses are the play and a reception hosted by Championship, went to the Chambers. RSVPs are required and offered at two different locations – the Korean Cultural Center in the Olympian Greg Louganis and his Olympics and performed in the Ice can be made by visiting Miracle Mile district, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., and the Korean Education husband, Johnny Chaillot, will take Capades. Together they endured bit.ly/GoFigureJan5. Center in Koreatown, 680 Wilshire Place, #600. Some levels are place from 7 to 10 p.m. in West her struggles with addiction and his For information, contact Joy offered only at the Korean Education Center in Koreatown. Hollywood’s City Council living as a closeted gay man. Tribble, arts technician with the Classes are every Tuesday evening, starting from 7 to 9 p.m., for Chambers, inside the West Babilonia will attend the event and city of West Hollywood, at 12 weeks. The program is open to any person 18 years of age or older. Hollywood Library, located at 625 will join Gardner on stage. (323)848-6360, or email jtrib- For information, visit kccla.org/english/home. N. San Vicente Blvd. Tickets for the fundraiser, which [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 December 28, 2017

Laws going into effect Museum scheduled to open in 2019 in 2018 From page 1 series of bills by state Sen. Holly J. exhibition company Cinepolis; From page 1 Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), co-spon- Ted Sarandos, chief content offi- sored with Sen. Ricardo Lara (D- cer at Netflix; entrepreneur, phil- a positive impact at every step of Bell Gardens). anthropist and producer Kimberly the recycling process, ensuring that “Fighting to improve the quality Steward; fashion designer Diane bottles are appropriately labeled by of life for California children and von Furstenberg; and Kevin manufacturers, sorted by con- young adults with my Yeaman, president and CEO of sumers and receiving facilities, and #EquityAndJustice package is a Dolby Laboratories. processed by recycling processors,” passion of mine,” Mitchell said. “The leaders who have joined he said. “But among my other goals for the together as the Academy AB 906 is scheduled to take past legislative year are passing an Museum’s trustees are among the effect on Oct. 1. historic $183 billion budget, elimi- most respected and influential fig- nating implicit gender bias against ures in the world of motion pic- women, helping the children of tures and philanthropy,” said AB 544 working class families thrive and Kerry Brougher, director of the Another law authored by Bloom, standing up for what’s right.” Academy Museum. “Their caliber speaks volumes about the level of AB 544, will extend the state’s photo by Luke Harold Clean Vehicle Decal program, SB 235 achievement this museum aspires allowing clean air vehicles to use to attain. All of us who have been Construction on the museum is ongoing, and the scheduled opening is carpool or diamond lanes. This bill would impose restric- working to build this institution in 2019. “AB 544 will bring long-term tions on occupational titles that are immensely grateful to them for certainty to the decal program and judicial candidates can use on the stepping forward to assume board Building, and a spherical structure David Geffen Foundation, Dalian help California meet its ambitious ballot. The bill was introduced by responsibility as we move toward with a 1,000-seat theater and ter- Wanda Group, Dolby climate change goals,” Bloom said state Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa our grand opening in 2019.” race topped with a glass dome. Laboratories/Family of Ray in a statement following the gover- Monica). Brougher has said that she A campaign to raise funds for Dolby, The Walt Disney nor’s approval. “Reaching those “Permitting exaggerated and wants the museum to convey the the museum’s construction, open- Company, Marilyn and Jeffrey goals depends on our ability to misleading designations on official power of movies, to give viewers ing exhibitions and programs Katzenberg, and Steven encourage consumers to make sus- ballot materials does a disservice to a look behind the scenes into how reached approximately 80 percent Spielberg. tainable purchasing decisions. AB the public. Unfortunately, candi- movies are made, and to explore of its $388 million goal earlier Speaking at the museum in 544 makes it easier for Californians dates who use such language have movies’ impact on culture and this month. The project also September, Los Angeles Mayor to make such decisions about one proven effective in winning elec- people’s lives. received a boost in the fall Eric Garcetti said the Academy of the largest and most environ- tions,” Allen said. Plans for the museum, under through a $50 million donation Museum will add another world- mentally-impactful purchases they construction at Wilshire from philanthropists Cheryl and class institution to the city’s cul- can make: their vehicles.” Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, Haim Saban. Haim Saban, an tural landscape. “In order to continue striving SB 65 were initiated by the board of gov- entertainment industry leader, is “People from across the globe toward California’s zero emission Recreational marijuana business- ernors of the Academy of Motion best known for introducing the come to Los Angeles to be vehicle (ZEV) goals and create fur- es opening their doors in 2018 Picture Arts and Sciences. The U.S. to the “Mighty Morphin inspired, and to see things they ther consumer demand of electric under Proposition 64 have made 300,000-square-foot facility was Power Rangers.” Cheryl Saban, a have only imagined become real vehicles, it’s critical that the state headlines, but a lesser-known piece designed by Pritzker Prize-win- psychologist and author, once through storytelling,” Garcetti continue to provide incentives for of marijuana legislation will also ning architect Renzo Piano. The served as a presidential appointee said. “It is only fitting that the California drivers,” stated take effect. SB 65 will make it ille- museum will comprise two build- as a United Nations delegate for filmmaking capital of the world California New Car Dealers gal to smoke or ingest marijuana ings: The May Company the 67th General Assembly. will soon have a space dedicated Association Chairperson, Cheryl while driving or riding in a motor Building, to be renamed the Saban Other donors include The to its industry and artistry.” Bedford of Sunset Auto Center in vehicle. Lompoc. “We have a long way to go but providing these incentives to consumers to purchase electric SB 3 vehicles, including access to HOV BatmanThe Hollywood swoops Museum has with into the iconic The Bat Signal Hollywood project- the iconic show, Museum still seen today in lanes, is a good step in the right Yearly minimum wage hikes announced that Burt Ward, who por- ed on the side of the Max Factor the U.S. and around the world direction and will be an encourag- specified in SB 3, approved by the trayed Robin in the “Batman” tele- building. The gala celebrating the weekly. ing factor in the sales of electric governor in 2016, will continue. In vision series, along with world- exhibit’s opening, “Holy “Batman ‘66” will feature orig- vehicles.” 2018, employers with 25 or fewer renown Batman collectors, have Hollywood History! Batman ’66,” inal costumes and props from the employees must pay at least $10.50 coordinated a new exhibit – will include special appearances show, which have not been seen per hour; employers with 26 or “Batman ’66,” opening to the pub- by the show’s cast members and since the series originally aired SB 190 more employees must pay $11 per lic on Jan. 12, in celebration of the other celebrities in attendance. from 1966-68. hour. Incremental increases will 52nd anniversary of the show’s The exhibit will pay tribute to The Hollywood Museum is locat- This bill will end administrative continue until Jan. 1, 2023, when premiere. the memory of Adam West and ed at 1660 N. Highland Ave. For fees levied to youth in the juvenile the statewide minimum wage will On Jan. 10, the museum will honor the other half of the information, visit justice system. It was part of a be $15 for all employees. turn Hollywood into Gotham City, Dynamic Duo, Ward, as well as TheHollywoodMuseum.com.

Beverly Hills smoking regulations, water rates changing in 2018 Hollywood and Los Angeles, not increase, but they might be sub- From page 1 Beverly Hills decided to ban recre- ject to future increases. ational cannabis sales, but will allow The increase wasn’t without con- delivery of medical cannabis within troversy, particularly from the west- Gold, co-chair of the Department the city. ern portion of West Hollywood that of Anesthesiology at Cedars-Sinai receives water from Beverly Hills. Medical Center, has referred to West Hollywood residents, includ- studies – such as one from the Water rates ing Councilwoman Lauren Meister, Centers for Disease Control and showed up at Beverly Hills City Hall Prevention saying nearly 500,000 The Beverly Hills City Council before the vote to voice their opposi- Americans die from smoking-relat- voted 3-2 on Dec. 5 to implement a tion to a 25 percent surcharge added photo by Luke Harold ed illnesses each year, including five-year plan for water rate increas- to the water bills of Beverly Hills’ Water rate increases help support the city’s water infrastructure. more than 41,000 from secondhand es. West Hollywood customers. West smoke – to make the case for strin- Under the proposed increase, and Hollywood residents sent 88 letters gent smoking regulations. based on average water usage, a sin- of protest to the rate increases prior way maintenance. side city customers,” Shana Epstein, The secondhand smoking risks gle-family residential customer will to the vote, compared to seven “Each of these areas represents a Beverly Hills director of Public were the impetus for the multi-unit pay an additional $5.50 to $6.50 on from Beverly Hills residents. service provided for the benefit of the Works, said in a previous interview. housing ban. Councilman Lester each bimonthly bill over the next five A city of Beverly Hills cost allo- enterprise by the general fund and for In a 3-2 vote to approve the rate Friedman said during a council meet- years, according to the Beverly Hills cation study states that a “share of which the enterprise should provide increases, Beverly Hills Mayor Lili ing earlier this year that when he was Public Works Department. The certain costs that have historically reimbursement,” the report reads. Bosse dissented, saying the city did a child, neighbors smoking in an increase would amount to a $29.52 been funded from the general The general fund covers reim- not give West Hollywood City Hall adjacent unit aggravated his asthma. increase on each bimonthly bill at the fund” are issued to West bursements from the water enterprise enough time to review information Similar concerns by residents who end of the five-year period. The rates Hollywood’s Beverly Hills cus- only for ratepayers in Beverly Hills, they had requested regarding the sur- live next to smokers prevailed when are set to take effect on Jan. 1 each tomers. Three cost allocation areas according to the report. Without the charge. Councilman John Mirisch, a the council adopted the ordinance. year from 2018 to 2022. Stormwater, the study addresses are public safety, 25 percent surcharge, “Beverly Hills longtime opponent of water rate Unlike neighbors including West solid waste and wastewater rates will governmental facilities and right-of- residents would be subsidizing out- increases, cast the other no vote. 22 December 28, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

New year on the horizon in L.A. From page 1 the city. Backers of the measure and third spots. Councilwoman said after its defeat that the initia- Nancy Krasne lost her re-election misdemeanor trespassing and tive forced a conversation about the bid by 18 votes. Kathy Reims, who authorities enacted new security future of development in Los was filling a vacancy left by the measures to prevent people from Angeles and its impact on residents departure of former Councilman gaining access to the sign. The inci- and infrastructure. Willie Brien, pledged not to run for dent foreshadowed a changing cli- Numerous familiar faces were election. mate in the county’s business com- also re-elected last March, includ- In May, the council adopted a no munity, however. West Hollywood ing Garcetti, City Attorney Mike smoking ordinance for most public has embraced recreational pot and Feuer, City Controller Ron and private properties that will go will begin accepting applications Galperin and Councilmen Mitch into effect on Jan. 1. In July, the city from prospective cannabis busi- O’Farrell, 13th District, and Paul banned commercial cannabis businesses on Jan. 2, while Los Angeles Koretz, 5th District. Challenger nesses in the city. will begin accepting applications Nick Melvoin defeated incumbent Marking a change in direction for from existing medical marijuana Los Angeles Unified School Board the school district, the Board of dispensaries on Jan. 3. In contrast, President Steve Zimmer during the Education appointed Michael Beverly Hills has banned commer- general election in May. Along with Bregy to replace Steve Kessler, cial cannabis businesses from open- newcomer Kelly Fitzpatrick- who retired after 40 years as an ing in the city (medical marijuana Gonez, Melvoin’s election signaled educator, as superintendent. Bregy, delivery is still allowed). the emergence of a new pro-charter who resigned from a superinten- Infrastructure was also a hot majority on the board. dent post in Illinois to accept the topic as L.A. worked on new ways The Los Angeles City Council job, has launched an ambitious to repair roads and sidewalks, and took a progressive step in August effort to solve the district’s history photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills the Purple Line Extension subway when it replaced Columbus Day – of deficit spending by considering project chugged along Wilshire observed on the second Monday of reconfiguring its four K-8 schools. Beverly Hills BOLD events kicked off during the summer with a lily pond Boulevard. Work continues at mul- each October – with Indigenous Two community forums on the art installation. tiple sites along the route between Peoples Day, which will honor issue will be held next month. the Purple Line’s current terminus native peoples in North America. The BHUSD and the Beverly federal poli in 2018 will be asked to elect a at Wilshire/Western and the end of The decision was based on a Hills City Council also grappled cies and in support of U.S. Section 2 construction in Century motion authored by O’Farrell, who throughout most of the year over a human rights. The LA Pride senator, multiple Congress mem- City. Plans call for the Purple Line is a member of Wyandotte Nation joint powers agreement that regu- Festival is scheduled to resume on bers, a new governor, attorney gen- to eventually extend to Westwood in Oklahoma. Indigenous Peoples lates how much the city pays the June 9-10, 2018. eral and many other state officer by the middle of the next decade. Day will first be observed in Los district for city programming on its holders. In Los Angeles County, Excitement built to a feverish Angeles on Oct. 8, 2018. property. On Dec. 19, the City elections will be held for assessor, pace as Los Angeles was part of an Councilman David Ryu, 4th Council approved an agreement to A look ahead at 2018 sheriff and supervisors in the 1st and unprecedented joint bid with Paris District, focused on road and safety pay the BHUSD $10.5 million in While the past year was full of 3rd districts. Voting for two of five to host the Summer Olympics. Los improvements on Sixth Street the 2017-18 fiscal year, $11 million change, 2018 is already showing BHUSD members will be included Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti between Fairfax and La Brea in 2018-19 and $11.5 million in promise as a time of growth and in the Nov. 6 General Election. pushed to bring the games back to avenues. Improvements to be 2019-20. The approval marks an prosperity, albeit a period of uncer- The Park Labrea News and the City of Angels for the third implemented include continental increase from the $9.7 million tainty based on changes in federal Beverly Press will continue to cover time. Last summer, leaders in Los crosswalks and left turn lanes at the annually the city was previously law. New developments can be seen the issues, people and places that Angeles and Paris pursued an intersections of Sixth Street and La paying the district for the use of going up on the local skylines, and make Los Angeles, West agreement with the International Brea Avenue, and Sixth Street and property for Little League Baseball officials are poised to more compre- Hollywood and Beverly Hills Olympic Committee stipulating Hauser Boulevard. Ryu also spear- and other sports, afterschool enrich- hensively address issues such as dynamic places to live, work and that whichever city did not receive headed a measure to address distur- ment classes, swimming lessons homelessness and affordable hous- visit. One thing readers can count the nod to host the games in 2024 bances caused by party houses in and additional programs. ing. on in a world of constant change is would host four years later. In early the Hollywood Hills. Under the The city welcomed its newest Besides the highly anticipated that those values and that approach September, negotiations resulted in law, people who throw parties or hotel on June 1 – the Waldorf midterm elections, California voters will never wane. an agreement for Paris to host first, allow others to host events that dis- Astoria Beverly Hills – with 119 followed by Los Angeles in 2028. turb neighbors could face steep deluxe rooms and 51 suites at 9850 Homelessness continues to be a fines for repeat offenses after warn- Wilshire Blvd. Last summer, major issue, which was evident ings are issued. Mayor Lili Bosse launched the when the Los Angeles Homeless Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th B.O.L.D. (Beverly Hills Open Services Authority conducted its District, turned to issues involving Later Days) campaign. The initia- annual homeless count shortly after animal welfare and the environ- tive boosts economic activity by the beginning of the year. ment. Koretz called for a new law encouraging merchants to remain Volunteers counted 57,794 individ- banning mill-bred pets and joined a open later. It also provided new uals living on the streets county- campaign to have Billy the elephant offerings and activities for visitors wide, with 34,189 tallied in the city moved from the Los Angeles Zoo and residents, and returned for the of Los Angeles. In March, voters to a sanctuary. The councilman was holidays. approved Measure H, which will also at the forefront of tenant rights provide $355 million annually in issues, authoring motions to protect funding for 10 years to combat residents from unlawful evictions. West Hollywood homelessness. With funds from The Academy Museum received The city of West Hollywood con- Measure H, the Los Angeles a boost in September when Haim tinued a transformation in 2017 that County Board of Supervisors and Cheryl Saban donated $50 mil- included a groundbreaking in approved a plan in July that will lion to the Miracle Mile’s newest January for Phase II of improve- provide more than $1 billion for cultural institution, which is cur- ments at West Hollywood Park. photo by Emily Butler Photography homeless services over the next rently under construction. The Los The improvements include two three years. The county and city of Angeles County Museum of Art is new dog parks scheduled to open Los Angeles joined People also moving forward with its trans- on Jan. 13, as well as a new aquat- Assisting the Homeless last week in formation, which includes a bridge ics center and recreation facility, breaking ground on the first home- Celebrate 2018 with the Postmodern over Wilshire Boulevard linking AIDS monument, children’s play- less housing project to be funded buildings on the northern and grounds, sports courts, classrooms through Measure H, and more plans southern sides of the street. More and meeting facilities. Other por- Jukebox at Disney Concert Hall will likely be unveiled soon. Ring in the new year with style 17.4 million views. In 2015, they information on those plans will fol- tions of the project are scheduled to In March, city of Los Angeles and sophistication as Scott envisioned Radiohead’s alt-rock hit low in 2018. open next year and in 2019, with all voters rejected Measure S, an initia- Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox “Creep” as a torch-like ballad that’s work completed by 2020. tive backed by the AIDS Healthcare delivers a twist on modern pop hits racked up over 36 million views and West Hollywood voters also Foundation that would have placed Beverly Hills in the styles of jazz, ragtime, swing was named one of the “9 Best Viral reelected two familiar faces to the a two-year moratorium on new and more at the Walt Disney Cover Videos of 2015” by People Beverly Hills residents saw two City Council in John Duran, who construction that added density in Concert Hall on Dec. 31. Magazine. new members elected to City has served on the council since Created by Bradlee, the rotating The show is part of the LA Phil’s Council, a new superintendent 2001, and John Heilman, who was collective of Postmodern Jukebox “Deck the Hall” series featuring per- Answers From Page 16 overseeing the Beverly Hills first elected in 1984 and has served has spent the past few years amass- formances by an eclectic array of Unified School District and the on the council continuously except ing more than 750 million YouTube artists who bring the joy of the holi- opening of the new Waldorf Astoria for a brief period in 2015 after he views, 2.7 million subscribers and day season to concert-goers of all Beverly Hills. lost re-election but later won anoth- more than 1 million likes on ages during this time of year. The The Beverly Hills City Council er seat that had been vacated. Facebook. They have performed on holiday series culminates with this underwent changes in March when West Hollywood embraced “the “Good Morning America,” topped New Year’s Eve celebration, featur- two new members were elected resistance” last June, when organiz- iTunes and Billboard charts, and ing Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern during a race for three of the coun- ers of the annual LA Pride Festival played hundreds of shows to Jukebox, for two shows only on cil’s five seats. Incumbent held the #ResistMarch from crowds around the world. Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Councilman John Mirisch received Hollywood to the heart of In one such remake, Bradlee and The Walt Disney Concert Hall is the most votes and was re-elected. Boystown, instead of the yearly the Postmodern Jukebox turned located at 111 S. Grand Ave. For Newcomers Lester Friedman and parade. Tens of thousands of people Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” into information and tickets, visit Robert Wunderlich won the second marched in peaceful resistance to a doo-wop ditty that’s garnered over LAPhil.com, or call (323)850-2000. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 December 28, 2017

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