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Volume 31 No. 35 Serving Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities September 2, 2021 WeHo wages may increase Attorneys claim BHPD targets Blacks n Minimum wage would be adjusted annually n Police chief denies By Brynn mechem West Hollywood’s current mini- allegations, defends mum wage is $13 per hour for As early as Jan. 1, many workers employers with 25 or fewer department actions throughout West Hollywood could employees and $14 per hour for see an increase on their paychecks. employers with 26 or more By AAron Blevins The West Hollywood City employees, compared to the feder- A group of attorneys has filed a Council on Aug. 31 directed staff al minimum wage of $7.25 an hour class-action lawsuit against the to prepare an ordinance that would and the city of Los Angeles rate of Beverly Hills Police Department, increase the city’s minimum wage $15 an hour. West Hollywood’s alleging that officers have repeat- and living wage over the next sev- rates will increase by $1 per hour edly targeted Black individuals eral years. The ordinance will be on Jan. 1. through a task force that patrols brought before the council at its The new ordinance would also Rodeo Drive. Oct. 18 meeting. allow wages to be increased annu- On Sept. 1, attorneys Ben “I’ve seen what minimum wage ally with the consumer price index. Crump, Brad Gage and Mark standards and poverty level wages Businesses with 26 or more Harris held a press conference to have caused. That’s a lack of employees would see the CPI announce the lawsuit, which was health care, a lack of security,” added in 2022, while businesses filed on Aug. 30 on the behalf of said Councilman John Erickson, with 25 or fewer employees would tourists Khalil White and Jasmine who made the motion. “We’re not see it added in 2023 when they are Williams, as well as the general doing anything radical here. We scheduled to reach $15 an hour. public. have to find a compromise and The City Council directed staff “This is California. You would move forward.” See Council page 21 think we were more progressive than this, but what it’s telling us is that until we confront implicit bias head-on, until we confront racism head-on, until we confront dis- crimination head-on everywhere in America, there is a threat for Black people to face grave injus- tices,” Crump told reporters. He is among a handful of attor- neys representing White and Williams, two Philadelphia resi- dents who were arrested on Sept. 7, 2020, after riding scooters on Rodeo Drive, according to the photo by Aaron Blevins lawsuit. Attorney Ben Crump speaks outside Beverly Hills City Hall on Sept. 1. Crump said their “only crime He was joined by attorneys Brad Gage and Mark Harris and the plain- tiffs, Khalil White and Jasmine Williams. See Department page 21 photo by Edwin Folven Motorcycle officers are just one resource being implemented to reduce traffic and prevent crime. Homeless housing proposal moves forward All eyes on Melrose Avenue n City to analyze Cochran, Highland sites n Law enforcement the Melrose area in recent weeks, and the approach appears to be per Raman’s motion increases patrols to paying off. The LAPD has By AAron Blevins address crime, traffic deployed motorcycle, car and bike patrols and used undercover oper- Two motions by Los Angeles ations to maintain a high visibility By edwin folven City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, in the area. 4th District, to analyze the feasibili- The Melrose Action “Our robberies are down [over ty of converting two city-owned Neighborhood Watch held a virtu- the past week]. I am saying that properties in the Miracle Mile and al town hall meeting on Aug. 31 with a little hesitation because I Hollywood into affordable or per- focusing on crime and traffic in the don’t want to jinx that situation, manent supportive housing has community. Organized by Peter but we are making progress,” been approved. Nichols, co-founder of the Dantzler said, adding that the two The Los Angeles City Council on Melrose Action Neighborhood robberies that were reported over Aug. 25 approved the motion, Watch, and hosted by Thao Tran, the previous week were unrelated which will facilitate a study of the chair of the Mid City West and involved suspects robbing sites at 728 S. Cochran Ave. and photo by Edwin Folven Community Council’s Public someone they knew as opposed to 1905 N. Highland Ave. to see if they Cathedral Chapel School principal Tina Kipp, left, and Councilwoman Safety Committee, the meeting random victims. “Our standard are underutilized and suitable for Nithya Raman, 4th District, spoke at the end of July. provided information from city robberies that we are used to get- such housing. departments and staff members on ting in the area are down. Overall Raman discussed her initiative “We have felt for some time that before deadline. efforts to address issues and crime is down in the area. The virtually with members of the it was impossible to take a stance, According to the motions, which improve public safety. biggest problem that we are expe- Miracle Mile Residential because we don’t really know are nearly identical, Raman’s inten- Senior Lead Officer D’Antraye riencing now … we are starting to Association on Aug. 27. While the what’s being proposed,” he said. tion is to help address the city’s Dantzler, with the Los Angeles see that burglaries are on the rise. Mid City West Community Council “That’s our problem.” “affordable housing shortage and Police Department’s Wilshire That’s division-wide, but it is has voiced support for the proposal, Raman’s office sent information corresponding homelessness cri- Division, said the department has something we have to watch out the association remains undecided, related to her motions but did not sis.” They call for the city’s admin- devoted significant resources to See Melrose page 22 President Greg Goldin said. respond to requests for comment See Motions page 22 2 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CALENDAR

“Carla Jay Harris: A Season in the Malcolm X, Ida B. Wells, James Gershwin Wilderness,” the artist’s first solo Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Maya exhibition with the gallery running Angelou, Richard Pryor, Tupac and Bonds from Saturday, Sept. 4, through Shakur and Nina Simone. What fol- Soprano Julia Bullock will perform Saturday, Oct. 30. The exhibition lows is “A Heated Discussion,” with a selection of songs by George was created in response to the pan- viewpoints, comments and solutions Gershwin and Margaret Bonds, one demic and social unrest that have that are as diverse as the individuals of the first occurred due to COVID-19. In a in the mix of personalities. Black com- series of large-scale works on paper, Admission is free, but reservations posers to gain Harris crafts an allegory for grief are required. therobeytheatrecompa- recognition in featuring a collection of archetypal ny.org/our-events. the U.S., on characters on an emotional journey Thursday, Sept. through a surreal landscape. An 2, at 8 p.m. at photo courtesy of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s office artist's reception will be held on the Hollywood Behind the Councilman Mitch O’Farrell joined city leaders in applauding the Sept. 18, from 3-6 p.m. 1110 Mateo Bowl. Bonds is approval of a new goal to produce 100% clean energy by 2035. St. luisdejesus.com/contact. Book series known for her arrangements of spir- CaltechLive! continues the Behind ituals and collaborations with the Book authors series with Langston Hughes. Joining Bullock Professor Cindy Weinstein present- will be pianist Aaron Diehl, who will Classical concert Mount Wilson Observatory ing a virtual lecture on Thursday, perform Gershwin’s “I Got Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. Weinstein’s book L.A. commits to clean energy Rhythm.” Tickets start at $12. 2301 announces the next Sunday Afternoon Concert in the Dome on “Finding the Right Words: A Story The Los Angeles City Council on The council also approved a N. Highland Ave. (323)850-2000, Sept. 1 passed a motion requiring related motion from O’Farrell and Sunday, Sept. 5. Two performances of Literature, Grief, and the Brain” hollywoodbowl.com. follows the author’s decades-long that 100% of the city’s electricity Krekorian that will create a strate- will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. under the vaulted dome of the observato- journey to come come from clean, zero-carbon ener- gic plan for equitable workforce ry’s 100-inch telescope. Artistic to terms with gy by 2035. hiring for new green jobs. Dominic Fike Director Cécilia Tsan curates the her father's Through a motion introduced by Krekorian said the LADWP has Goldenvoice presents an in-person series. The Lounge Art Ensemble dementia and councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th already taken steps toward achiev- concert by Dominic Fike on returns, led by Weather Report death, as both a District, ad Paul Krekorian, 2nd ing its 100% clean energy goal, lay- Thursday, Sept. 2, at 9 p.m. at The drummer Peter Erskine. The jazz daughter and District, the Los Angeles ing the groundwork to accommo- Roxy. The singer, songwriter and trio also features saxophonist Bob academic. In Department of Water and Power date 580,000 electric vehicles and multi-instrumentalist is known for Sheppard and bassist Darek Oles. collaboration will lead the nation in commitment adding more than 1,000 megawatts the song “3 Nights.” Proof of vacci- Tickets are $50. mtwilson.edu/con- with neurologist to sustainable energy. of energy storage by 2030. nation is required. Tickets are $30. Bruce L. Miller, she combines per- certs. 9009 Sunset Blvd. theroxy.com. sonal memoir, literature and brain health into a unique educational and meditative work. Admission free. What’s Happening this Month! Robey Theatre Kay Sedia events.caltech.edu. Help Protect Our Neighborhood! Kay Sedia, star of the hit stage show Company “Chico’s Angels,” is back with her The Robey Theatre Company is Land Use and Zoning new one-woman show “The Taco holding a virtual staged reading of ‘Black Panther Chronicles” on Sept. 3, 4, 5, 10 and the new play “A Heated Discussion” The CA state assembly recently 11 at the Cavern Club Theater inside on Sunday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m., via in Concert’ passed SB9 and SB10. These bills Casita Del Campo Restaurant. The Zoom. The play reunites the cre- Enjoy Marvel Studios’ “Black destroy R-1 zoning. They allow lot show takes audiences on a journey ative duo of playwright Levy Lee Panther in Concert” on Friday, Sept. splitting, construction of multiple with stories and music. Showtimes Simon and director Ben Guillory, 10-11, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. buildings on a single lot, require no vary, see schedule. Tickets are $40. who is co-founder and producing 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood additional parking, no infrastruc- 1920 Hyperion Ave. kaysedia.com. artistic director of the Robey Bowl. Relive the excitement of ture expansion or environmental Theatre Company. A trio of orishas T’Challa becoming king and battling review. These bills do not require any affordable housing! Our ASM (entities of the spirit world), dis- Killmonger while the L.A. Phil per- Richard Bloom, voted against this measures! Contact senator Ben Allen Art of Carla mayed at the state of the world, con- forms the Oscar-winning score, live (310) 318-6994 - let him know he needs to oppose these bills! Call gov- jures up the spirits of famous to picture. Tickets start at $14. 2301 ernor Newsom (916) 445-2841 tell him to veto these bills and support Jay Harris departed Black personalities includ- N. Highland Ave. (323)850-2000, neighborhoods, not developers that will be allowed to build unafford- Luis De Jesus Los Angeles presents ing Martin Luther King Jr., hollywoodbowl.com. able, community destroying housing. Restoring Safety and Security We continue to request action plans from CD4 Council Office for 1) City opens new round of rent LADBS enforcement , clean up or removal of derelict buildings on June, RImpau and McCaddden; and 2) LADBS enforcement at an illegal Founded 1946 AirBnB currently operating on Hudson Ave. relief applications for residents 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. Preserving our Urban Canopy 4TH FLOOR The city of Los Angeles in part- show how they can apply.” Parkway tree planting and stump removal – If you have a dead tree, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 nership with the state of California To be eligible, renters need to stump or need a new parkway tree, LET US KNOW! Please keep wa- (323)933-5518 has reopened its application for rent demonstrate financial hardship relat- relief funds. ed to the pandemic and make 80% tering your parkway trees! Our canopy cleans the air and cools the tem- BEVERLYPRESS.COM Tenants who have fallen behind or less of the Los Angeles area medi- perature for the benefit of our entire community! MAILING ADDRESS: on rent or other payments to their an income, which is less than Neighborhood Schools P.O. BOX 36036 landlord due to financial hardship $66,250 for an individual or $94,600 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 caused by the pandemic are now for a family of four. Landlords are School has started and we’re working with all neighborhood schools to Michael Villalpando able to apply for rent relief in the city also able to apply for the program. mitigate, the traffic problems.The HOA recently participated in a zoom of Los Angeles. The rent relief funds are part of PUBLISHER meeting with JB school leadership, LAUSD, HP residents, CD4 and Eligible renters and landlords may the $5.2 billion allocated by the leg- LAPD school division. We discussed ways to control traffic impacting Karen Villalpando get assistance for 100% of overdue islature. This rent relief application the neighbrohood and ensure safety for the students. We continue to EDITOR & PUBLISHER rent and assistance for future rent period for Los Angeles marks the work with JB school leadership on the seismic retrofit and expansion to payments. second round of rent relief funds. manage the impact on residents. Edwin Folven “Close to 90% of residents in my The first round allocated $235.5 mil- [email protected] district are renters, and families here lion and this round will allocate Infrastructure Repairs in our Neighborhood EDITOR are having trouble affording food, let $260.2 million. Our dialog continues between StreetsLA and CD4 to fix our streets, side- alone affording rent,” said assembly Applicants should visit Aaron Blevins walks and non compliant ADA curbs. We hope to have an answer soon member Miguel Santiago. “Now HousingIsKey.com or call the [email protected] as to when the DWP utility “cuts” recently made along 4th street which that we have a rent relief application California Housing is Key COVID- cause the street to deteriorate more rapidly will be repaired properly. Brynn Mechem open, it is absolutely essential to 19 Assistance Line at (833)687- [email protected] conduct outreach to tell Angelenos 0967 to apply for rent relief over the Board Elections and Annual Meeting REPORTERS that these funds are available and phone. Members in good standing (meaning you paid your dues) will be re- Cameron Kiszla ceiving ballots for the Association’s Board of Directors election at the Jill Weinlein, annual meeting on October 16th at 6PM via Zoom. Tim Posada, WeHo seeks input on pet memorial Transportation and Traffic Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg The city of West Hollywood is us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t CM Raman is on record in support of Hancock Park's plan for 4th Street seeking input from community Zwvc--trzgtE9UlekfcUs3BQ- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS and stated she will oppose bike signal lights and restricted turns at 4th members about interest in paying e5n3rlYJN6c. The second virtual and Rossmore and Highland. The HOA continues to work with LADOT The Beverly Press and Park Labrea News are tribute in a welcoming and meaning- outreach meeting will be on to make streets and intersections with a history of serious accidents safer weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. 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Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 3 September 2, 2021 Council to consider future of OUT Zones n West Hollywood everything perfectly, but we were solution,” Barnett said. “I don’t always trying to improve things as know why I still need to have 70 hosts post-pandemic we went along.” people dining in my backyard plan meetings During a planning workshop every night. I don’t want that on a Aug. 30 that attracted about 30 res- permanent basis.” By Brynn mechem idents, 89% indicated they enjoyed However, many business own- the ability to eat outdoors. Another ers say the OUT Zones helped When the pandemic began, the 83% wanted the outdoor spaces to them keep the doors open during West Hollywood City Council continue, a concept city leaders the pandemic, and a continued attempted to keep restaurants said resonates throughout the city. OUT Zone program could help afloat by allowing extra outdoor But now, as staff considers what them recuperate lost business. seating, but as the city looks the future of the zones will look Gracias Madre, a restaurant on toward the future and the possibil- like after the pandemic ends, Melrose Avenue, already had an ity of keeping outdoor dining, city changes need to be made to ensure outdoor patio prior to the pandem- leaders said some changes need to continuity throughout the city. ic, and added seating along the Because many permits were sidewalk, which manager Lauren be made. photo by Brynn Mechem In July 2020, the city introduced waived during the pandemic, Keho Gilbert said helped bring in more More than 70 businesses throughout West Hollywood currently use OUT its Outdoor Use Temporary Zones, said staff would have to reassess customers while maintaining safe- or OUT Zones. The temporary out- what businesses have OUT Zones ty protocols. Zones to attract patrons. door expansions provide commer- and make sure all structures meet “Once the capacity restrictions cial space in public rights-of-way the city’s permanent structure on restaurants loosened, it was a tables have been located on a parking meters and parking spaces so restaurants, shops, gyms and requirements. A timeline for when great extra source of revenue to majority of sidewalks and in park- that are precious here in West salons can ensure social distancing a reassessment would happen has build upon,” Gilbert said. “We ing spaces in front of restaurants. Hollywood,” resident Dan Morin protocols are met. not yet been determined. plan to keep those tables as long as Jackie Rocco, West Hollywood’s said. More than 70 West Hollywood Danny Rivas, the city’s code the program is available.” director of public works, said in City staff presented a variety of businesses have been approved for compliance manager, said new If the OUT Zones stay, one big the future the city will need to zone options, including tables in the temporary permits. The major- structures would need to be built hurdle, Keho said, is determining develop a strong system to ensure on-street parking, an expanded ity – about 55 – are restaurants, with noise-mitigation measures in which types of zones would be public right-of-way isn’t disrupted sidewalk in parking spaces and with a few gyms, salons and shops place. Since the start of the OUT allowed and where. Currently, by OUT Zones. tables within a restaurant’s surface utilizing the zones as well. Zones, the city has received sever- zones are located on sidewalks and Of the residents surveyed during lot. Keho said the type of zone Hours of operations were al noise-related complaints related in on-street parking spaces and pri- the workshop, 38% said they’d would likely be determined on a changed to allow businesses to to amplified music and general vate parking lots. Zones located in like to see curbside space used for case-by-case basis depending on stay open later in the evening, and business operations, he said. on-street parking spaces have been outdoor dining, while another 62% what space allows. the city allowed many businesses West Hollywood resident Midge protected from vehicles by a barri- said they’d prefer to see it used for However, Rocco said no matter to build structures in the street Barnett, who lives next to Craig’s er known as a K-rail. services such as valet, rideshare which design is chosen for an area, temporarily without requiring a restaurant on Melrose Avenue, said Staff now need to determine spaces and food pick-up. Another it will be done with pedestrians in permit. she likes the outdoor dining what type of zones would be 54% said they felt uncomfortable mind. “Throughout the pandemic, we options during the pandemic, but allowed to continue. Keho said or congested when walking “Whatever designs we move knew that continuous improve- the noise often travels into her outdoor dining has been allowed through an area with outdoor din- forward with can’t obstruct ment was better than delayed per- backyard. for more than 25 years, but mostly ing. access,” Rocco said. “The side- fection,” said John Keho, director “I’m glad people are still able to as a row of tables abutting a build- “I have a problem with the out- walks need to be clear so pedestri- of planning and development ser- work and go out to dinner, but this ing. door dining venues adjacent to the ans and dining patrons can enjoy vices. “We knew we weren’t doing was supposed to be a temporary Throughout the pandemic, sidewalk, because it’s taking up the outdoors safely.” 4 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Fire erupts in vacant Suspect faces felony charges for WeHo shooting By edwin folven house in Hollywood A 20-year-old man from Los Angeles has been charged with attempted murder, attempted rob- bery and assault with a deadly weapon for a shooting that wounded three men on Aug. 27 near the inter- section of De Longpre and Fountain avenues in West Hollywood. Authorities believe the suspect, identified as Derrion Gray, attempt- ed to rob the three victims at gun- point, and a struggle ensued in which all four people, including the suspect, were shot. West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station deputies received reports at approxi- mately 4:15 a.m. of multiple shots photo by Brynn Mechem being fired at the intersection. They Streets in West Hollywood were cordoned off while detectives investigat- found three victims suffering from ed the shooting. photo by Edwin Folven non-life threatening gunshot Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters extinguished a fire on wounds, said Detective Omar Aug. 30 in a vacant single-family home at 5814 W. Lexington Ave., Luevano of the West Hollywood day and determined the man found location where the attempted rob- just west of Van Ness Avenue. The blaze was reported at 6:27 a.m., Sheriff’s Station. A fourth man, who on Kings Road was the alleged sus- bery occurred. Luevano said two of and firefighters arrived minutes later to find smoke emanating from deputies later determined was the pect. Investigators have not recov- the victims remain hospitalized and the building. The flames were extinguished in approximately 30 min- alleged suspect, was located on ered the gun used in the shooting, are expected to be released by the utes, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze remains Kings Road, less than one block Luevano added. end of the week. Gray remains in under investigation. No estimate of damage or loss was available. from the other victims. The victims, all in their 20s, are custody on $1 million bail. All four men were taken to a hos- from New York, the detective added. Anyone with information is asked pital. Luevano said detectives inves- Investigators believe the suspect fol- to call the West Hollywood Sheriff’s tigated the shooting throughout the lowed them from Hollywood to the Station at (310)855-8850. City Council bans ghost guns The Los Angeles City Council on Aug. 31 approved a ban on Former chairman sentenced for defrauding church the possession, purchase, sale, The former chairman of the board environmental remediation pay- financial control of the church from receipt and transportation of of the Fifth Church of Christ ments to a fictitious company. its elderly members by 2006, non-serialized firearms known Scientist in Los Angeles was sen- To conceal his crimes, Sebesta [Sebesta] began a 10-year spree in as ghost guns. Following an tenced on Aug. 30 to 130 months in impersonated a real estate developer which he treated the church and its increase in shootings, gun-relat- federal prison for stealing more than by creating an email account in the considerable assets as his own per- ed homicides and a surge in the $11 million in church funds. executive’s name. Posing as the sonal piggy bank,” prosecutors number of ghost guns confiscat- Charles Thomas Sebesta, 56, of developer, Sebesta emailed church wrote in a sentencing memorandum. ed by police, Los Angeles City Huntington Beach, was sentenced members and fraudulently told them Sebesta also defrauded another Councilmen Paul Koretz, 5th by United States District Judge he was making donations and pay- former employer – a private high District, and Paul Krekorian, Stephen V. Wilson, who also ordered ing rent for the church’s new loca- school in Los Angeles County – out 2nd District, co-presented a him to pay $11,438,213 in restitu- tion. In total, Sebesta stole at least of $34,032, and embezzled $36,282 motion that will direct the city tion. Sebesta pleaded guilty in $11.4 million in church assets. that a donor’s estate had donated to attorney to draft an ordinance. photo by Edwin Folven February 2020 to one count of wire “Having wrested operational and the church. The proposal requires approval Ghost guns, which are untrace- fraud and one count of bank fraud. by Mayor Eric Garcetti. able firearms assembled from He has been in federal custody since “Shootings and homicides kits, have been banned in L.A. his arrest in August 2019. have surged since the onset of The church hired Sebesta in 2001 the COVID-19 pandemic, and as its facilities manager. He joined Los Angeles has been no excep- were a factor in the sharp rise in the church four years later and ulti- tion. As of July, homicides are homicides in 2020. This motion mately served as its chairman, giv- up nearly 30% over last year, enables the city to move aggres- ing him control over the church and shootings are up 43%. sively to significantly reduce the branch’s operations and financial Additionally, over 40% of guns number of non-serialized assets, including some of its bank confiscated by the ATF and a firearms in our communities.” accounts. third of crime guns recovered by The Bureau of Alcohol, From August 2006 through the LAPD in Los Angeles in Tobacco, Firearms, and December 2016, Sebesta issued 2020 were ghost guns,” Koretz Explosives issued a rule that checks and made other payments said. “With such staggering would expand the definition of a from the church to bank accounts in numbers and the sharp increase firearm to include weapons that the name of fictitious companies he in hate crimes, we cannot turn a can be assembled at home. The created, as well as to bank accounts blind eye on a backdoor that proposed rule aims to hold in his name and his family members’ allows criminals to gain access ready-to-assemble gun kits to names, and the name of a female to firearms when they would the same legal standards as com- companion. To further conceal the otherwise be denied through the pleted, serialized guns, Koretz payments, Sebesta forged a church front door.” and Krekorian said. member’s signature on numerous “Ghost guns are deliberately “Ghost guns are a threat to checks, federal authorities said. designed to avoid tracing, and public safety and undermine In fall 2008, Sebesta oversaw the when sold without background nearly every common-sense gun sale of church property in checks, end up in the possession safety law on the books,” said Hollywood for approximately $12.8 of felons,” added Krekorian, Suzanne Verge, president of the million. Sebesta stole a majority of who earlier this year sponsored a Los Angeles chapter of Brady the proceeds for his personal use, motion allowing a city lawsuit to United to End Gun Violence. including purchasing a home with go forward with pro bono coun- “We cannot allow these unregu- more than $2 million in cashier’s sel against Nevada-based lated, untraceable and fully checks drawn from church bank Polymer 80, one of the nation’s functioning firearms to continue accounts, authorities added. largest sellers of ghost gun kits. to proliferate in our communi- The checks were falsely recorded “In Los Angeles, ghost guns ties. in church records as donations and Police warn about drunk driving during holiday weekend As the end of summer nears, the be looking for drivers suspected of “Driving impaired is risky and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s driving under the influence of alco- puts yourself and others around you Department is reminding the public hol and drugs. The increased efforts in serious danger,” said Sgt. Robert about the dangers of drinking and to address impaired driving are part Hill, with the department’s Traffic driving. of a national enforcement cam- Services Detail. “If you are taking a To help keep communities safe paign. In addition to patrols, the road trip over the next few weeks, during the Labor Day weekend, sheriff’s department will hold DUI make good choices and drive like additional deputies will be deployed checkpoints at many undisclosed your closest friends and family are through Sept. 6. The deputies will locations. in the cars around you.” Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 5 September 2, 2021 6 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Hotels move beyond the ‘recall’ of duty n Part of hotel been the most contentious denounced the council’s approval throughout the approval process. of the ordinance. Its executive ordinance takes effect On July 1, 2022, hotels will be director, Heather Rozman, could required to provide housekeeper not specify how the ordinance By AAron Blevins training through a third-party had impacted hotels in West contractor. Hollywood thus far. “I know our staff is ready to “It’s extremely difficult with One day before the West help businesses implement the this going into effect really Hollywood hotel ordinance’s different terms of the ordinance quickly. …It’s still pretty early,” right-to-recall provision took as they come up,” Horvath said. she said. effect, Mayor Lindsey Horvath As the West Hollywood City Although the association dis- and UNITE HERE Local 11 rep- Council considered the measure, agreed with portions of the mea- resentatives celebrated an many opponents claimed that it sure, most of what was approved employee’s return to work at the would create unnecessary hard- by the city had already been man- Mondrian Los Angeles. ships for the city’s hotels. dated by the state, Rozman said. Horvath and union officials on However, the ordinance’s impact “West Hollywood hotels are photo by Aaron Blevins Aug. 31 walked housekeeper on businesses since its approval already recalling their employees Enoé Girón into the hotel for her Mayor Lindsey Horvath, right, and representatives of UNITE HERE Local remains unclear. as the state required, so this is 11 welcomed housekeeper Enoé Girón, left, back to work on Aug. 31. first day of work since being laid West Hollywood Chamber of beyond the city of West off a second time. The 31-year Commerce President and CEO Hollywood,” she added. “These old employee was laid off by the Genevieve Morrill spoke out laws have been in place long Just days after the council’s sec- worked for the Mondrian for Mondrian at the beginning of the against the effort prior to the before West Hollywood even ond reading of the ordinance, we decades. pandemic last year, brought back council’s approval. She main- considered them.” heard reports of workers getting “I know she’s thrilled about it, briefly and then laid off again. tained that the ordinance was Supporters have been unable to recall letters from their employ- and that’s what we want to see,” “I’m glad to see Enoé go back “untenable,” and that hotel own- assess the impacts to hotels in ers,” she said, adding that some Wilson added. “And that’s what to work today, and I hope we see ers are concerned “pretty much West Hollywood as well. members had not heard from their we hope to see reverberate many more people go back to across the board.” However, Danielle Wilson, of employers since the pandemic throughout the city.” work,” Horvath said. “This part “The hotels are looking at their UNITE HERE Local 11, said the began. “This is thrilling. It’s not Representatives of the of our economy is so important – different options. That’s all I real- ordinance has been beneficial for every day that you can fight for a Mondrian Los Angeles, as well as not just for the people who work ly know,” Morrill said. its members. law and see the impacts right several other hotels in West in it but for the community who Representatives of the Hotel “We’re ecstatic to see the away.” Hollywood, did not respond to benefits from this economy. Association of Los Angeles also impacts of the law this quickly. She mentioned Girón, who has inquiries by deadline. That’s why we fought for it. I’m excited to see the impact of this ordinance, which is starting today, and we will see it come into full fruition in the months ahead.” On Sept. 1, the ordinance’s requirement that hotels provide the “right-to-recall” to employees took effect. The provision calls for hotels to offer employees who were laid off due to a “cata- strophic event” all available posi- tions for which the employee is qualified. It also requires a hotel keep their workforce for 90 days in the event that the hotels are sold, or if there is a change in management. Two provisions of the ordi- nance – a personal security device requirement and a provi- sion that sets housekeeping workload and compensation stan- dards – will be implemented at the beginning of the year. The workload and compensation ele- ments of the ordinance may have

Tree trimming planned in West Hollywood The city of West Hollywood has announced that trimming will begin on Sept. 13 for approximately 12,500 trees that require maintenance and care. The work is expected to contin- ue through February 2022. The city’s contractor, West Coast Arborists, is beginning pruning work along Sunset Boulevard. Work will not occur along westbound lanes until after 10 a.m. to minimize the impact on morning commuter traffic. After Sunset Boulevard, crews will move to other commercial areas along Beverly and Santa Monica boulevards, as well as other major streets. Following trimming in com- mercial areas, work will commence on residential streets. Trimming will occur daily between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The city will notify residents, businesses and motorists in advance of pruning work in specific areas. No parking signs will be posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of work starting. For information, call (323)848-6463, or visit weho.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 7 September 2, 2021 City lays groundwork for crisis response program By edwin folven an incident involving someone pos- from nonviolent response, and Los sibly suffering from a mental health Angeles is harnessing that energy to The Los Angeles City Council on crises, dispatchers will notify create a model that strengthens the Aug. 31 took another step toward Urban Alchemy, which will send a human bonds that are essential to implementing a program that will team to the location. public safety and seeks to help, not dispatch mental health profession- The pilot program is being punish, our most vulnerable als and social service providers implemented as an alternative in Angelenos,” Garcetti said. “By instead of police officers to some situations where an armed police diverting nonviolent 911 calls incidents involving people suffer- response isn’t warranted. Brittney regarding homelessness away from ing mental health crises. Weissman, executive director of law enforcement to outreach teams Introduced by Councilman Mitch Hollywood 4WRD, a nonprofit and trained crisis responders with O’Farrell, 13th District, the council addressing the homelessness crisis, preexisting relationships in our approved a vacant city-owned said the pilot project has much communities, CIRCLE is a first-of- storefront at 1710 N. Cherokee Ave. potential for helping those living on its kind, 24/7 program to ensure photo by Edwin Folven to be used by the nonprofit Urban the streets and suffering from that our unhoused neighbors are A space formerly used by the LAPD on Cherokee Avenue will serve as a Alchemy, which will coordinate severe and chronic mental illness. met with the compassion and care base for a nonprofit that will send teams out to help people suffering from responses for people suffering men- “We support some kind of alter- they deserve.” mental health crises. tal health crises in Hollywood and native resources and response other Venice under the under the pilot than law enforcement when it’s program. The space is adjacent to a appropriate,” Weissman said. “It parking garage operated by the city does help to have more outreach just north of Hollywood Boulevard, and engagement in the field.” and it was formerly used by the Los Weissman added that Hollywood Angeles Police Department as a 4WRD has met with Urban drop-in center for officers working Alchemy, which is already working in the Hollywood Entertainment with unhoused individuals in District. Hollywood to provide COVID-19 “This retail space at the Cherokee vaccinations and health education. Avenue garage had been under-uti- Calls and emails to Urban Alchemy lized for quite some time, and I’m were not returned. very supportive of seeing that it “The CIRCLE pilot program has goes to a better use,” O’Farrell said. not started yet, but Urban Alchemy “This location in the heart of is providing services in the area,” Hollywood will allow Urban Weissman added. “They have Alchemy the space to appropriately teams in the filed already. We have perform this critically needed high hopes it will be effective, in work.” conjunction with all the other The city has selected Urban providers in the area.” Alchemy as a service provider for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti the Crisis and Incident Response also said the new CIRCLE pilot through Community Lead program will be an important com- Engagement pilot project, known ponent of plans to address home- as CIRCLE. The program is antici- lessness. pated to be implemented this fall. “There’s a lot of support around When calls come into 911 to report the idea of removing police officers Assistant chief Coopwood plans to leave BHPD on Oct. 1 Beverly Hills Police Department mented a comprehensive security Assistant Chief Marc Coopwood infrastructure plan that has reduced has advised city officials that he crime annually since 2018, accord- will resign on Oct. 1 to pursue ing to a press release issued by the opportunities in the private sector. BHPD. He was directly responsible Coopwood, 51, came to the for increasing diversity and hiring BHPD in 2017 after serving 22 over 35 police officers since 2017. years in the Sacramento Police Under Coopwood’s leadership, Department. He has also previously BHPD launched programs such as served as president of the geographical policing, the Citizen’s California Peace Officers’ Police Academy and the Chief’s Association. Advisory Panel. He is also a mem- “It has been one of the greatest ber of the Rotary Club of Beverly honors and opportunities of my Hills. Coopwood also helped lead professional career to work with the the city through civil unrest and women and men at BHPD and with protests. our city leadership team,” “During one of the most chal- Coopwood said. “Together, we lenging times in the history of the have created and advanced some Beverly Hills Police Department, key initiatives and policies to keep Marc’s experience was invaluable our community safe and secure.” in helping to keep our community During his tenure at BHPD, safe and secure,” BHPD Chief Coopwood developed and imple- Dominick Rivetti said.

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*Source Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations 8 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Melrose Triangle developers rethink design n Amendment seeks to project was planned over 10 The design still features three years ago,” said Andy Cohen, co- main buildings to create a village add more office and CEO of architect firm Gensler, feel, Cohen said. Developers retail space, pedestrian which designed the project. “But plan to add a centralized court- this new iteration significantly yard with a parklet and al fresco accesses activates the pedestrian experi- dining, a move they hope will ence. We are hoping that it will create a respite for the public. By Brynn mechem become a great public gathering Despite the changes, some place.” members of the public still have For almost 10 years, develop- The overall size of the project concerns. West Hollywood resi- ers have sought to revitalize will not significantly change dent Richard Giesbret said the West Hollywood’s western gate- because the new accommoda- proposed design does not relate way by creating the Melrose tions will be made below ground to other buildings in the area, Triangle, a mixed-use project level. However, the project den- which could interfere with the planned on 2.7 acres. sity has increased. long-term success of the project. Developer Systems LLC, The number of dwelling units “The building can’t just stand which is associated with the will increase from 76 to 77, with alone,” Giesbret said. “It has to rendering courtesy of Gensler Charles Company, applied for an an average size of 630 square relate to the blocks opposite and amendment to the project, which feet. Twenty-four units will be the rest of the Melrose area. The latest version of a plan to develop the Melrose Triangle project would was previously entitled in 2014. for low-income households. Otherwise, it will just be a big add pedestrian walkways and be centered around a courtyard. The project site includes Additionally, the amendment white elephant at the end of our 117,000 square feet on 10 parcels seeks more than 265,000 square gateway.” at Santa Monica Boulevard, feet of office space, 45,000 The biggest change comes in included between a retail build- the courtyard, which could dis- Melrose Avenue and Almont square feet of retail space and the amount of pedestrian access ing and coffee shop at the corner courage pedestrians,” Drive, according to city docu- more than 15,000 square feet of offered at the site. Original itera- of Melrose Avenue and Santa Hoopingarner said. “The key- ments. Originally, developers restaurant space. Art galleries, tions of the development includ- Monica Boulevard. word is ‘inviting.’ There’s noth- proposed making the mixed-use design showrooms and 360 park- ed one walking path connecting Instead of driving through the ing in the walkways to draw you project approximately 300,000 ing spaces will be removed, Santa Monica Boulevard to middle of the complex to park, all in.” square feet. which concerned design subcom- Melrose Avenue. commercial vehicles will access However, some residents were If approved, the amendment, mittee member Michael The amendment shows that a parking off Melrose Avenue, and in favor of the project with its which was presented at a design Lombardi. driveway planned off Santa residential access will be off current design, calling it “the review subcommittee meeting on “The original project included Monica Boulevard will be Almont Drive. world class gateway West Aug. 26, would add more pedes- a space for the arts, and now it’s removed to allow pedestrian Design review subcommittee Hollywood deserves.” Austin trian access and allow the project focused on retail and office access to the courtyard. Chair Lynn Hoopingarner said Cyr, a West Hollywood resident, to increase by about 48,000 space,” Lombardi said. “Is there Additionally, an entryway will the pedestrian walkway connect- said the design would encourage square feet. a way to get more community be added along Almont Drive, ing Melrose Avenue and Santa him to visit and stay for a while. “A lot has changed since this engagement?” and a walking path will be Monica Boulevard is too small “It feels like a space I’d be wel- and doesn’t include storefronts, come to be a part of and free to which may not encourage pedes- move about,” Cyr said. “It’s a trians to walk through it. drastic improvement over what Raman motion seeks potential storage facility locations “A lot of these pedestrian walk- we have now, and I think it’s The Los Angeles City Council parcels and other properties not inability to store or transport a ways have a choke point, and something we all would look on approved a motion on Aug. 31 suitable for permanent or interim large quantity of possessions can they don’t offer a natural view of and enjoy.” introduced by Councilwoman housing. The motion also make it incredibly difficult to Nithya Raman, 4th District, that instructs the city administrative leave an encampment, even tem- will increase property storage officer to report back within 60 porarily, creating obstacles to options for unhoused individu- days with a plan for the funding seeking work and meeting with als. and location of an initial five case managers, she added. Raman said one of the most facilities in locations throughout Currently-operating shelter visible manifestations of Los the city where there is an unmet facilities often limit belongings Angeles’s homelessness crisis is need for storage among to two bags. personal belongings stored in unhoused residents. “Our most vulnerable neigh- public areas. Improperly stored “Existing city-owned storage bors have a right to protect their items increase the risk of fire or facilities for people experiencing possessions and to not live with collapse, and numerous posses- homelessness have proven to be constant fear of their belongings sions in the public right-of-way highly successful, consistently being lost or stolen,” said John can inhibit accessibility. operating at nearly full capaci- Maceri, CEO of The People Currently, people experiencing ty,” Raman said. “My office has Concern, one of L.A.’s largest homelessness have few options also seen first-hand how instru- housing and social services other than storing their posses- mental providing storage to peo- agencies. “Expanding secure sions on the streets, the council- ple experiencing homelessness storage options for people expe- woman said. can be in sustainably transition- riencing homelessness removes As outlined in the motion, a ing them into housing.” barriers to seeking shelter, city-wide network of small-scale A lack of storage options can accessing services and finding shipping container storage facil- create other major difficulties permanent housing, and ities will be created on city- for persons experiencing home- improves the quality of life for owned parking lots, vacant lessness, Raman added. The all in our communities.” Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 9 September 2, 2021

WeHo warns about water use as drought worsens The city of West Hollywood is According to the U.S. Drought of Directors has activated its encouraging residents and busi- Monitor, a project of the National water shortage contingency plan nesses to voluntarily reduce water Drought Mitigation Center, much for its service area representing use to help preserve storage of Southern California is experi- nearly one million people in 17 reserves in response to extreme encing extreme drought condi- cities, including West Hollywood. drought conditions. tions. The U.S. Drought Monitor In West Hollywood, residents While Southern California rates drought intensity on a scale and businesses are served by two counties are not yet under the of abnormally dry to exceptional- water utility companies: Beverly state’s emergency drought procla- ly dry. Nearly every region of Hills Public Works and the Los mation, Gov. Gavin Newsom in California is affected by scarce Angeles Department of Water and July called on all residents to vol- water supplies. Power. Both utilities encourage untarily reduce water use by 15%. The Metropolitan Water customers to use water efficiently. More than half of the water used District’s Board of Directors has The city of West Hollywood in Southern California is import- declared a water supply alert, offers tips for saving water by vis- ed from the Northern Sierra calling for consumers and busi- iting weho.org/waterconserva- Nevada mountain range and the nesses to voluntarily reduce water tion. Water conservation tips are Colorado River – both of which use and help preserve storage also available by visiting bewa- photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons are facing severe drought condi- reserves. The West Basin terwise.com. West Hollywood residents are encouraged to use water as efficiently as tions. Municipal Water District’s Board possible. Subway work continues in September Construction continues in September on the Purple Line Extension subway project at many locations along Wilshire Boulevard. In Century City, a new partial traffic lane closure will be imple- mented on Sept. 10 on Constellation Boulevard west of Avenue of the Stars. One eastbound and one westbound lane will remain open. A full overnight clo- sure will be required from 8 p.m. on Sept. 10 to 6 a.m. the following morning between Century Park West and Avenue of the Stars to implement the new traffic lane con- figuration. The closure will facilitate exca- vation of the future Century City/Constellation subway station west of Avenue of the Stars and will be in place through early 2022. Access will be maintained to the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Metro is also planning sewer and storm drain relocation and utility work in the area, beginning in mid- September. Excavation of the underground station beneath Constellation Boulevard continues, and completion is anticipated in the first quarter of 2022. In Beverly Hills, twin tunneling machines are digging eastbound from Century City and are antici- pated to reach the Wilshire/La Cienega subway station later this fall. Construction continues on the first segment of the Purple line Extension project between Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/La Cienega. Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes in each direction in September between San Vicente and La Cienega boule- vards. Left turns from Wilshire Boulevard to North Gale Drive and south Tower Drive are restricted. Concrete and material deliveries to the future La Cienega station, as well as the Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Brea subway stations, will continue this month. Crews are building appendage structures, which house vita subway systems, in the stations. Lane closures, turn restrictions and sidewalk closures may also be necessary near Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Brea. Metro will pro- vide additional details on traffic control and work hours as plans for construction are updated. For questions and concerns about the Purple Line Extension project, call the 24-hour project hotline at (213)922-6934, email the project team at [email protected], or visit metro.net. 10 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Entire class quarantines at Grant Elementary n Students return to being at ‘normal,’” Goldberg questions. added. “We haven’t figured out how to school after district’s Grant Elementary School is also teach two groups at once,” first outbreak the first and only district school to Goldberg added. report epidemiologically-linked She said the district has a similar cases, according to district data. set of guidelines for its middle By AAron Blevins Goldberg said two siblings and schools and high schools. their cousin were in the fifth-grade “It is where we are now,” The Los Angeles Unified School class that quarantined, and that the Goldberg said when asked if the District’s first COVID-19 outbreak health department has withdrew its guidelines will be beneficial for of the 2021-22 school year determination that the cases were school administrators. “It gives occurred locally, as an entire fifth- transmitted at school. everyone clarification right now.” grade class at Grant Elementary “County doctors are now saying Overall, she is satisfied with the School in Hollywood quarantined they’re not sure,” she said. district’s response to the challenges last week. Several of the students who test- COVID-19 has presented since At its peak, officials identified as ed positive and a majority of the school started on Aug. 16. many as 17 active cases at the students who had to quarantine “It’s working,” Goldberg said. school. However, that figure was returned to school as of Tuesday, “We’re being extremely cautious, down to nine on Tuesday. Goldberg said. On Monday, the and as a result, we have an “Los Angeles Unified confirmed district updated its interim continu- extremely low positivity rate.” photo by Edwin Folven that the Los Angeles County ity of learning plan, which was not On Tuesday, the district reported Department of Public Health iden- supplied to the media. The board more than 2,100 active cases and a The first Los Angeles Unified School District COVID-19 outbreak tified a COVID-19 outbreak at member, however, discussed it district-wide case rate of 31.57. occurred at Grant Elementary School in Hollywood. Grant Elementary School,” a dis- openly. The case rate is the seven-day trict spokesperson said in a state- “We’re telling everybody every- rolling average of cases per ment. “The cases are concentrated thing. No secrets here,” Goldberg 100,000 students and staff mem- in a single classroom, and Los said. bers. Mid City West seeks candidates for Angeles Unified is fully cooperat- If an entire elementary school As for school clusters, the ing with the department of public class, including the teacher, is Hollywood Community of Schools nonprofit representative health. The district has alerted all quarantined, the teacher is to pro- had a case rate of 38.83 on The Mid City West their intent to run and must those potentially impacted, and the vide at least three hours of instruc- Tuesday. The Fairfax Community Community Council board has a attend the next general board quarantined class has been provid- tion daily using Zoom. Goldberg of Schools had a rate of 11.49, and vacancy for a nonprofit represen- meeting to be eligible. All candi- ed with instructional materials to said the district will supply addi- the L.A. Mid-City Community of tative and will vote to fill the seat dates will have an equal opportu- continue their studies.” tional instructional materials for Schools had a rate of 30.40. at its next general meeting on nity to present information to the LAUSD Board of Education English learners and standard Goldberg said LAUSD’s manda- Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. board. member Jackie Goldberg, whose English learners. tory weekly testing requirements People who live, work, rent or New board members must also district includes Grant Elementary, If the teacher is present but some for students and staff are paying own property in the Mid City complete training sessions and said she has been in contact with students are quarantined, the dividends. West area, or are a community are expected to be engaged and school officials every day since the teacher must offer in-person “It’s been overwhelmingly suc- interest stakeholder, are eligible active members of the Mid City outbreak occurred. When asked if instruction while live-streaming cessful,” she said, adding that 86% to run for the nonprofit represen- West Community Council. school operations were back to the school day for quarantined stu- to 90% of students are in atten- tative seat. For information, email execu- normal, the board member said the dents, she said. The only dilemma dance daily. “That’s pretty good for All candidates are encouraged [email protected], or visit outbreak had little impact. is that, in this scenario, it is difficult a pandemic. …It’s the testing and to notify the executive council of empowerla.org. “Actually, they never stopped for quarantined students to ask [contact] tracing that’s doing it.” Labor Day Breakfast Specials

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Issues at John NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Burroughs Middle To: All Interested Persons and Agencies From: Planning & Development Services Department Project Title: 8850 Sunset Boulevard Project Date: September 3, 2021 School impact neighborhood Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Project Applicant: Silver Creek Commercial Development LLC Planning & Development Services Department 8870 Sunset Blvd. Re “Burroughs’ modernization 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90069 ushers in a new era,” Aug. 26 issue West Hollywood, California 90069

A Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) has been prepared for the proposed 8850 Sunset Boulevard Project (proposed Currently serving 1,471 middle project). The City of West Hollywood (City) is the local lead agency and, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act school students, LAUSD is (CEQA), is responsible for preparation of the EIR. expanding the John Burroughs Middle School site to accommo- Project Location: date 1,800, despite data showing a The approximately 39,983 square foot project site is bound by Sunset Boulevard to the north, Larrabee Street to the east, the pre-pandemic 5.4% drop in the London Hotel to the south, and San Vicente Boulevard to the west. The addresses associated with the project site consist of 8850– total district middle school popula- 8878 Sunset Boulevard and 1025–1029 Larrabee Street, West Hollywood. The project site is comprised of eight Assessor Parcel tion and [there being] five under- utilized LAUSD middle schools Numbers (APNs): 4339-017-001, 4339-017-002, 4339-017-003, 4339-017-004, 4339-017-005, 4339-017-006, 4339-017-007, and within three miles of John 4339-017-008. The project site is currently developed with four one- and two-story commercial buildings totaling approximately Burroughs. 21,000 square feet. The existing buildings are currently occupied by the Viper Room nightclub, two liquor stores, two restaurants, LAUSD did not work with a barbershop, a professional office, and two retail stores. The project site also has existing surface parking lots totaling 27,450 homeowners and has ignored the square feet and four existing billboards. The project site is not identified on standard government databases for hazardous materials majority of our concerns about sites pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 how the modernization plan will further adversely impact the envi- Project History: ronment, the well-being of the A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR was issued for public review and comment on September 19, 2019. During the scoping local community, as well as greater period, a public scoping meeting was held, and comment letters were received in response to the NOP and Initial Study. The Draft Los Angeles. EIR focuses on the environmental impacts identified as potentially significant during the Initial Study process. Traffic with resultant air pollu- tion has negatively impacted the Project Description: communities of Hancock Park, The proposed project consists of demolition of the existing commercial buildings and surface parking on the project site and con- Windsor Square, Brookside and struction and operation of a new mixed-use hotel and residential building. The new mixed-use hotel and residential building would communities on their periphery. contain approximately 240,000 square feet of floor area (420,000 gross square feet including below grade components) and 15 Noise, litter and automobile acci- stories (approximately 200 feet measured from the lowest point of the site on the southwest corner and 189 feet measured from dents have increased, directly relat- Sunset Boulevard) and would incorporate new digital and static billboard signage on Sunset Boulevard. The commercial portion of ed to the excessive number of stu- dents on site, as well as the staff the project would include 115 hotel guestrooms with ancillary uses such as meeting rooms, spa/gym, outdoor pools, restaurants, support for that number of stu- lounges, and retail ancillary to the hotel, as well as a new nightclub space for the Viper Room. The residential portion would provide dents. According to presentations 31 market-rate condominiums and 10 income-restricted units with residential amenities including a gym, movie screening room, to our community, LAUSD repre- and an outdoor pool. The proposed project also would include an emergency helicopter landing facility for police and fire services sentatives have told us that students only, and five subterranean levels, four of which would primarily be used as a parking garage, providing 240 spaces. currently attending John Burroughs come from over 64 different zip Summary of Impacts: codes, numerous students are dri- A Draft EIR has been prepared pursuant to the CEQA statutes (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, Section 21000 et. seq., as amended) and im- ven greater than five miles and on plementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq.). No impacts to agricultural and forestry resources or to most days, parents are sitting in the mineral resources would occur as a result of the proposed project. Impacts related to air quality, biological resources, energy, green- drop off or pick up lanes, idling house gas emissions, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, population and housing, public services, recreation, their cars for between 30-35 min- transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities and service systems, and wildfire would be less than significant. Impacts to cultural utes, and on some days, 45 min- resources, geology and soils, and/or hazards and hazardous materials would be less than significant with mitigation measures in utes. - How many students at John corporated. Temporary construction-related noise impacts would be considered significant and unavoidable. Burroughs live a short walk to one Public Comment Period: of those five middle schools in our The public comment period for this Draft EIR will begin on September 3, 2021, and end on November 5, 2021 (comment letters local vicinity? Wouldn’t it be must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2021). The City requests that comments be limited to the material contained in the healthier for those students, as well as the environment, for them to Draft EIR. walk to those schools instead of Copies of the Draft EIR are available for review at the Planning and Development Services Department (8300 Santa Monica Boule- driving to John Burroughs? vard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) and at West Hollywood Library (625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069). The document is also available on the City of West Hollywood website, www.weho.org. Please submit comments in writing to:

Howard C. Mandel City of West Hollywood Planning and Development Services Department Hancock Park Attn: Doug Vu, Senior Planner 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90069 Hotel is great, but Email: [email protected] city needs more Public Meetings: Two public meetings will be held during the Draft EIR public comment period to solicit comments from interested parties on the affordable housing content of the Draft EIR. The first will be a Transportation Commission meeting and will be held at the date, time, and location spec- ified below: Re “New hotel revitalizes Date: September 15, 2021 Hollywood landscape,” Aug. 26 Time: 6:30 p.m. issue Location: Teleconference Meeting via Zoom (https://www.weho.org/city-government/boards-commissions/commissions/transporta- tion-commission) It’s nice to read about the open- ing of a new hotel in Hollywood The second will be a Planning Commission meeting and will be held at the date, time, and location specified below: adding 260 luxurious rooms and Date: October 21, 2021 multi-family residences, in addi- tion to 151 units for artists {in the Time: 6:30 p.m. same neighborhood]. As our com- Location: Teleconference Meeting via Zoom (https://www.weho.org/city-government/boards-commissions/commissions/planning- munities age and the population commission) grows, such upscale developments are quite welcome. If you require additional information, please contact Doug Vu in the City of West Hollywood Planning and Development Services Meanwhile, the area still badly Department at (323) 848-6318. needs housing for its homeless and affordable/low-cost housing for its residents. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной информации на русском George Epstein языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Detroit Street 12 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

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racias Madre is offering 50% en, hot linkssmoked angus sirloin $29. The Picnic Pack includes six with all the fixings. On Sept. 7, it’s street tacos, two cocktails, chips ing over $50. Take-out and dine-in off their signature canned GPurista Margarita to sip on Labor Oyster Tuesday and Messhall and pico de gallo, and a Mexican Peninsula’s Thursday is available. cafegratitude.com. 300 Kitchen’s 9th anniversary celebra- serape blanket for $49, or go large S. Santa Fe Ave., (213)929-5580, Day. Order to-go or online plant- cocktail lesson based Mexican fare like Jackfruit tion. Guests will enjoy $1 oysters with the Grande Fiesta Pack and 639 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323)580- and $5 draft beers from 4 p.m. until receive eight street tacos of your 6383. carnitas tacos, grilled street corn, t the Peninsula Beverly Hills, a nachos and canned margaritas, and they run out. 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., choice, chips and pico de gallo, four mixologist greets guests every (323)660-6377. JAJA cocktails, Mexican serape A receive free delivery on any order Thursday in The Lobby at 5 p.m. to over $50. Order delivery, take-out, blanket and a piñata for $69. Stay explain the history of the hotel’s The Waterfront’s or make a reservation at gracias- and dine curbside or on their different specialty cocktails ranging madre.com. 8905 Melrose Ave., Kitchen 24 offers expanded outdoor dining area to from a classic Manhattan to the Labor Day Weekend (323)978-2170. listen to DJs at night, or come dur- Beverly Hills-centric “90210.” The Van Gogh discount ing the weekend to enjoy the all- lesson includes comradery and a specials you-can-eat brunch tacos and cock- pend the day at the immersive few samples. 9882 S. Santa Monica tail for $25. 217 Broadway, Labor Day specials Van Gogh exhibit and come into Blvd. (310)551-2888. xecutive Chef Jared Dowling (424)265-7437. SKitchen 24 in Hollywood for a put together a special menu for at Messhall Kitchen ELabor Day weekend at The meal before or afterwards. Show Labor Day at Waterfront that includes a seafood njoy beverage director Amanda your proof of purchase of the exhib- Ciao Verde pop-up tower with shucked oysters, snow EArebalo’s curated whiskey it to your server and you will Cafe Gratitude crab claws, Mexican gulf flight on Labor Day. Tastings receive a 15% discount on your at Louise’s Trattoria shrimp and Baja kampachi crudo. include “The Moderately Curious” meal. 1608 N. Cahuenga Blvd., or those looking for a plant- He is also preparing oyster mush- for $25, featuring Bardstown (323)465-2424. he vegan plant-based Italian con- Fbased option this Labor Day, room calamari with a spicy citrus Bourbon Company Fusion Series, Tcept Ciao Verde from Creative order Café Gratitude favorites aioli. Classic Labor Day fare Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, Cloud Concepts is popping-up in online or through the Cafe includes French onion dip and Joseph Magnus Straight Lanea Cocktail Bar both Louise’s Trattoria locations Gratitude app and receive 50% off chips; Herbrew National hot dogs; Bourbon,and Hancock’s Reserve throughout the month of September. their sustainable, canned Nomandic barbecue chicken skewers; potato Single Barrel. “The Baller Lineup” Labor Day Come in for their “NoNo Meatballs” wine. Receive free delivery when salad and ice cold beer. 205 Ocean is $75 and features Elijah Craig 23 pend the weekend at Santa and Pinsas - Roman style pizzas. you order any of the sandwiches, Front Walk, Venice, (424)309- yr, W.L. Weller Barrel Proof 2019, SMonica beach and order special They also will be serving pasta and wraps, flatbreads and bowls total- 5333. Parker’s Heritage 24 yr, and Van picnic packs at Lanea Cocktail bar. vegan chicken dishes for dine-in

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At 3:20 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 8200 block of An unknown suspect stole a bicy- committed a petty theft in the 1100 Blackburn at noon. cle in the 1000 block of N. Sierra block of N. La Brea. Bonita at 9:25 p.m. P OLICE BLOTTER At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 26 burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect 7800 block of Beverly. committed a petty theft in the 800 An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Bedford. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the burglary in the 500 block of An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Robertson at 6:20 a.m. petty theft in the 400 block of N. Aug. 25 Aug. 22 and Aug. 28. The information was compiled from Fairfax at 5 p.m.

crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Aug. 27 At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- committed a petty theft in the 1000 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 6000 block of Eleanor. 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. tim in the 8400 block of Fountain at block of N. Highland.

4:10 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the Aug. 23 burglary near the corner of Beverly Hills Police 400 block of S. Rexford. At 11:29 a.m., an unknown sus- McCadden and Sixth at 2:10 a.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked in the Department burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1400 block of N. Fairfax. At 3:37 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 27 1300 block of N. Orange Grove. committed a burglary in the 1700 Aug. 22 An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 28 block of N. Ivar. An unknown suspect committed a At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 300 block of N. burglary in the 8600 block of Third burglarized a vehicle parked in the Canon at 9:19 a.m. At 10:55 p.m., an unknown sus- at 3 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 400 block of S. Maple. pect robbed a victim in the 900 cle parked in the 7200 block of At 12:37 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Harper. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Franklin at 3:45 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a commercial theft committed a burglary in the 6300 vehicle parked in the 100 block of in the 200 block of N. Rodeo. block of Fifth. At 5:08 a.m., an unknown suspect McCarty at 4 p.m. Los Angeles Police committed a petty theft in the 6300 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Department An unknown suspect committed a block of Third. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 200 block of N. petty theft in the 1800 block of committed a petty theft in the 100 Maple at 2 p.m. Aug. 21 Grace at 6 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of N. Swall. cle parked in the 7200 block of At 4:43 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 2:25 p.m. robbed a victim in the 300 block of Aug. 23 cle parked in the 1700 block of pect committed a grand theft in the N. Canon. Orchid at 1 a.m. 8400 block of Melrose Place. At 3:13 p.m., an unknown suspect

At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the committed a petty theft in the 9800 Aug. 28 At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 7700 block of Hollywood. block of Olympic. assaulted a victim near the corner petty theft in the 1000 block of At 8:25 p.m., an unknown suspect of Melrose and Vista. Wilcox at 4:35 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a grand theft in the victim in the 9100 block of Beverly 9800 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect at 11:52 a.m. victim near the corner of Harper committed a petty theft in the 6300 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- and Fountain at 5:20 a.m. block of Third. cle parked in the 200 block of S. Aug. 24 Tower at 2 p.m. At 6:25 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a

A vandalism incident was reported robbed a victim near the corner of petty theft in the 1200 block of At 11:50 p.m., an unknown sus- in the 400 block of N. Rexford at 4 Crescent Heights and Sunset. Vine at 6:30 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked a.m. in the 500 block of N. Linden. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

At 4:14 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 600 block of committed a petty theft in the 7000 committed a petty theft in the 300 N. Fairfax at 6:18 a.m. block of Hollywood. block of N. Rodeo. West Hollywood At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1200 block of Tamarind. burglary in the 400 block of vehicle parked in the 400 block of Aug. 22 Beachwood at 10 p.m. N. Bedford at 4:45 p.m.

At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a At 4:49 p.m., a vandalism incident burglary in the 100 block of Aug. 24 pect committed a petty theft in the was reported in the 300 block of S. 8900 block of Santa Monica. Beverly at 11:16 a.m. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Robertson. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 2700 300 block of N. Van Ness. A vandalism incident was reported victim in the 600 block of block of Camino Palmero. in the 100 block of S. Reeves at Robertson at 1:25 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 5:50 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a tim in the 400 block of N. Fairfax at At 2:09 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1400 block of N. 3:05 a.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 7900 Orange at 2:30 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. 200 block of Lasky. At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 5:20 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 vehicle parked in the 900 block of robbed a victim near the corner of block of Hollywood. Aug. 25 Selma and Crescent Heights. N. Gardner at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 1700 block of pect stole a vehicle parked in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 400 block of N. Wilcox at 5:30 a.m. 100 block of N. Carson. stole a vehicle parked in the 8300 block of De Longpre. Poinsettia at 7 p.m.

An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- victim in the 200 block of N. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Aug. 22 pect assaulted a victim in the 100

Crescent at 12:49 a.m. tim near the corner of Santa block of N. Windsor. An unknown suspect burglarized a Monica and Westbourne at 5:35 vehicle parked in the 1600 block of At 12:12 p.m., an unknown sus- p.m. An unknown suspect committed a N. Poinsettia at 12:01 a.m. pect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 6100 block of

400 block of N. Bedford. At 10:54 p.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 11 a.m. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 600 block of N. Doheny. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect 1300 block of N. Fuller. cle parked in the 9600 block of committed a burglary in the 6600 block of Drexel. Olympic at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 An unknown suspect committed a

burglary in the 600 block of N. At 5:38 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Spaulding at 2:50 a.m. committed a burglary in the 8200 cle parked in the 1200 block of committed a burglary in the 300 block of Santa Monica. Lodi at 3 p.m. block of N. Palm. At 3:37 a.m., an unknown suspect

burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 3:57 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Aug. 24 7800 block of Melrose. vehicle parked in the 400 block of committed a petty theft in the 1300 block of Londonberry. S. Roxbury at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a

tim in the 8400 block of Sunset at petty theft in the 6300 block of An unknown suspect committed a At midnight, an unknown suspect 3:17 a.m. Third at 4:30 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 600 block of N. 100 block of S. Hamilton. At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect Sycamore at 5 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 8500 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Aug. 26 block of Santa Monica. 6500 block of Hayes. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 12:53 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a 100 block of S. Sweetzer. pect committed a petty theft in the victim in the 8600 block of Sunset burglary in the 6500 block of 200 block of N. Beverly. at 9:52 p.m. Sunset at 8 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- cle parked in the 1300 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 25 At 11:22 a.m., an unknown sus- Sierra Bonita at 6 p.m. burglary in the 9700 block of pect committed a petty theft in the Wilshire at noon. An unknown suspect assaulted a 7100 block of Hollywood. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 8500 block of Melrose committed a petty theft near the KRAMER LAW GROUP At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect at 2 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a corner of La Cienega and Third. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 15 September 2, 2021 A European oasis on The Terrace at the Maybourne Beverly Hills

By Jill Weinlein

ocated in the glamorous chose two of their specialty cock- and corn agnolotti with black truf- Golden Triangle, The Terrace tails, a Cucumber Cooler and Vida fle. at The Maybourne Hotel is Paloma on the warm summer Heartier entrées include Lone of the newest restaurants in evening we dined. Berkshire pork loin with Beverly Hills. caramelized pineapple and Formerly the Montage Beverly Pastas like the linguine agrodolce – a sticky, tart yet sweet Hills, the signature restaurant was with clams in a white wine condiment made from reduced once helmed by celebrity chefs sugar, vinegar and fruit. It’s wonder- Geoffrey Zakarian and Scott sauce, rigatoni Bolognese ful on the tender cut of pork. Conant. The Maybourne Group and corn agnolotti with For dessert, a beautiful floral acquired the luxury hotel in August black truffle shaped apple tartin was plated with 2020. Renovations began, and the a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dark colors were replaced with an are made in-house daily. satisfying ending. elegant, light and more lively, So The new Cigar and Whiskey Bar Cal theme. The attentive and friendly service replaced the Ten Pound cocktail bar. Leading the new signature restau- made our coursed-out dinner very This newly refreshed space is rant and Maybourne Bar and Cafe is enjoyable. We started with a Little lighter and brighter and offers an Chef Kaleo Adams. Growing up in Gem Caesar salad topped with avo- inviting outdoor terrace. “We built a Hawaii, Adams’ first culinary expe- cado slices, lightly dressed and had brand-new humidor and partnered rience was at Maui’s Nagasako Fish a slight zing in flavor. with Murtaza “Taz” Ahmadi, owner Market and later in San Francisco at One of our favorite dishes was the of V-Cut on Melrose to stock 1,000 The Ritz Carlton on Nob Hill, The crescent moon shaped eggplant hand-rolled premium cigars,” Beverly Hills Hotel and Santa mezzaluna with Sungold tomatoes Randie Schoenberg, Monica Proper. and slightly salty, semi-firm white Communications Manager of The “What I like about the kitchen at ricotta salata. Maybourne Beverly Hills said. The Terrace is all of the windows As the sun started to set, the staff “The Macallan Scotch focus bar allowing light to come in. It’s rough turned on lights in the garden offers other whiskey brands from being in a basement kitchen or one planter boxes, and turned up heat Japan, Scotland, Ireland and the without any natural light all day and lamps to ensure guests comfort and United States.” night,” Adams said. warmth. Later this year, Yasbel Beverly Our table overlooked the Beverly A citrusy kumquat chimichurri Hills will open on the rooftop. It’s in photo by Jill Weinlein Canon Gardens with its cascading gave the chargrilled octopus a bright partnership with Yasbel in West Chef Kaleo Adams at The Terrace at Maybourne Beverly Hills prepares fountain providing a soothing finish for our second course. Hollywood, and will offer one of local fare with a creative, fresh California spin. soundtrack as we watched a proces- Pastas like the linguine with the most spectacular open-air dining sion of people walk by. clams in a white wine sauce are views of the Hollywood Hills, West ported to an alfresco European-style reservation, go to maybournebever- The Terrace offers an exceptional made in-house daily. Other enticing Hollywood and beyond. garden while enjoying creative local lyhills.com. $$$ 225 N. Canon wine list and cocktail menu. We selections are rigatoni Bolognese Escape to The Terrace to be trans- food, wine and cocktails. To make a Drive, (310)860-7886. Restaurant News Barilla brings angel wings to the food bank From page 13 Barilla, a supporter of the Los had 15,000 volunteers, all who throughout the world but was Sept. 9 at Son of a Gun. Preview Angeles Regional Food Bank helped to provide critical food started in 2012 in Los Angeles. Chef Michael Magliano’s plant-for- since 2018 and one of the spon- assistance throughout Los The angels were painted to ward, omnivore friendly Gusto sors of the bank’s Mobile Food Angeles County in one of the remind humanity that we are the Green menu before it opens in Pantry Program, partnered with most trying times in modern his- angels of this Earth. They are downtown L.A’s “Green Street world-renowned artist Colette tory. human sized, interactive public Building.” The five-course dinner Miller to design one of her This gesture is Barilla’s way of art of wings that people take menu, with optional biodynamic famous Global Angel Wings celebrating the volunteers who photos with and thus become wine pairings and zero-proof cock- Project murals in the bank’s vol- support the Food Bank and pro- part of the work. tails is $80 per person, excluding unteer center. vide more motivation during Miller was at 1734 E 41st St. beverages and gratuity. Book In 2020, as food distribution their volunteer shifts. installing the artwork from Aug. online at Resy. Seating begins at more than doubled, the Los Miller’s famous Global Angel 28-30, when it was revealed to 5:30 p.m. 8370 W. 3rd St., Angeles Regional Food Bank Wings Project art can be found the center and its volunteers. photo courtesy of Barilla (323)782-9033. sonofagunrestau- rant.com.

AKASHA High Holy Days menu

re-order now to celebrate tradi- tions with family and friends as Pchef and owner Akasha Richmond and partner Alan Schulman of AKASHA Restaurant prepare a delicious break-the-fast meal. Start with a New Year’s Pimm’s or apples and honey cocktail for two to enjoy with chopped chicken liver or Akasha’s green pea and walnut faux “liver.” Essentials include spi- ral-shaped olive oil and honey Challah; matzo ball soup; Akasha’s signature yukon gold potato pan- cakes and housemade apple sauce. Entrées include a choice of grass- fed braised beef brisket or chicken tagine. House-made Bumblebee bagels by Pastry Chef Malia Druyan are offered with the smoked salmon platter with accom- paniments; as an abundant vegetar- ian platter for four guests, or pur- chase them à la carte. The special- menu is available for take-out and delivery, with most dishes designed for two. Order by Thursday, Sept. 9, for Yom Kippur. All to-go orders come with heat ing instructions. Curbside pick-up and delivery is September 15 and 16. 9543 Culver Blvd., (310)845-1700. 16 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

photo courtesy of BHTOTA Masih Alinejad, left, and Mona Golabek will be the special guests at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts’ services on Yom Kippur.

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills will host a more intimate, in-person fall art show in October. Temple of the Arts plans enriching programs for High Holy Days Beverly Hills Art Show returns Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts Lane.” at the Saban Theatre is holding its “My guests have incredible sto- The annual fall Beverly Hills recreation supervisor and art live events were temporarily can- High Holy Days services for Rosh ries of perseverance and resilience,” Art Show will return to Beverly show coordinator Brooke Putich celed to reduce the spread of Hashanah on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 10 said Rabbi David Baron, of Beverly Gardens Park on Oct. 16-17, said. COVID-19, we knew somehow a.m. Richard Weitz, a partner at Hills Temple of the Arts. “Each of from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a The Beverly Hills Art Show, the show must go on, and we did- William Morris Endeavor and co- their stories exemplifies the more intimate version of the celebrating its 48th anniversary, n’t want to lose our art show fol- head of its scripted development strength of the human spirit, which event, including 125 artists and was reinvented in 2020 due to the lowers, so that when we did come department, will join his daughter, can serve as examples to enlighten gourmet food trucks on two COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, back, they would still be with us. Demi Weitz, for a discussion on all of us. At this season of repen- blocks of Santa Monica a hybrid format was used to stay We can’t wait to see everyone in how they created “Quarantunes,” tance and introspection, it is of vital Boulevard, from Beverly Drive connected to the community. person next month.” an online program that raised $26 importance to bring awareness to Crescent Drive. “We offered an online art The free art show is produced million for charities during the pan- globally. We can learn important “We are excited to bring the art gallery exhibiting the artwork of by the Beverly Hills Community demic. life lessons from these inspirational show back to Beverly Gardens 240 artists who provided pieces Services Department. Parking is The Beverly Hills Temple of the and motivational messages.” Park this fall, but as we continue for sale, we had virtual Zoom available in city lots south of Arts’ Eve of Yom Kippur services The Yom Kippur services will to monitor COVID-19 and the interviews and chats with artists, Santa Monica Boulevard, adja- will be held at 8 p.m. on also feature Broadway performers Delta variant, a smaller, more and we provided small-pod mas- cent to the show site. Wednesday, Sept. 15, and will con- Ilysia J. Pierce and Jordan Bennett, intimate event will allow us to ter-class workshops held at For information, call (310)285- tinue on Yom Kippur at 10 a.m. on who will serve as cantors, led by the manage the safety of our guests Greystone Mansion and 6836, or visit Thursday, Sept. 16. Guests will temple’s Music Director Sharon and staff,” community services Gardens,” Putich added. “While beverlyhills.org/artshow. include Iranian-American journal- Farber. ist, television presenter and High Holy Days tickets start at women’s rights activist Masih $400. The Beverly Hills Temple of Alinejad and Mona Golabek, a the Arts at the Saban Theatre is Grammy Award nominee, record- located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. For Cantor Estherleon Schwartz prepares for High Holy Days ing artist, concert pianist and cre- information, call (323)658-9100 or Join Cantor Estherleon Schwartz Beverly Press has been of great ator of “The Pianist of Willesden visit bhtota.org. for High Holy Days services on support to all. They made sure I Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 6-7, and was always heard. That kind of sup- Yom Kippur, Sept. 15-16. port keeps me, a child Holocaust Our Bakery is filled “It is always my wish to bring the survivor, with Ivor Pyres, believing community together in prayer and that community is everything. Each breaking bread together through voice has the power to heal. There with goodies for our outreach. In these times, my is something greater above us that hope is that we come together, hears you, hears us. A simple act of knowing you are not alone. You courage, and to be kind, reaches the Rosh Hashana have a safe haven, with folks that soul.” really care about you and your For information, visit esther- loved ones,” Schwartz said. “The leon.com. photo courtesy of Estherleon Schwarz & Yom Kippur

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Don’t Drink & Drive! World Famous, Award Winning Restaurant • Deli • Bakery • Bar Open 7 days 419 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 651-2030 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 17 September 2, 2021 ‘Ted Lasso’ is gold, a winner in almost every way Like “Tiger King,” “Ted Lasso '' in this kind of football – what us arrived at an opportune moment, Yanks call soccer. He doesn’t even providing the right amount of opti- know the rules or proper game mism absent in many cable come- lingo. But he presses forward, per- dies that are more gloom than hilar- haps because he likes a challenge, Sam (Toheeb Jimoh), Isaac (Kola ious. Not so for this Apple TV+ but also due to timing: his family Bokinni) and Dani (Cristo series. It’s the content we all need is going through something that Fernández), along with soft-spoken right now. requires his absence. kit man Nathan (Nick Mohammed) The first season revolves around Adding stress to locals’ many and operations head Higgins two conflicts: revenge and isola- insults – “wanker” is the preferred (Jeremy Swift). tion. Coach Ted Lasso (Jason dig for poor Ted – new team owner The success of any series is, well, a team effort, but it relies on Sudeikis) made headlines success- Rebecca Welton (Hannah photo courtesy of Apple TV+ fully building an American football Waddingham) plans to sink the Sudeikis’ performance. And oh hot The chemistry between Coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) and other team into champions, but he went team, a bit of retaliation against her darn, that all-American characteri- viral for his refreshing authenticity cheating billionaire ex, who lost his zation works its magic. Sure, a characters such as Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) contribute to the show’s when celebrating wins alongside beloved Richmond AFC in the coach hailing from Kansas might charm. his players. Soon after, he and divorce. sport a mustache, but an accent Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) relo- The AFC players themselves are, somewhere between Southern and toy because he has less affinity for enviable, the kind of life goal rarely cate across the pond for a fish-out- of course, a handful. Young star Texan is unlikely. Chalk it up to the American soldiers because of achieved. But it comes at a high of-water challenge: leading a strug- Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster) knows mystery of Ted. Sudeikis is entirely “imperialism.” cost, and the latest season replaces gling English Premier League foot- his way around a ball, save for the lovable, embodying a person you The moment passes quickly, Ted revenge with self-care, emphasized ball team. humbleness to pass. Meanwhile want to cheer for and hug in every accepting the request without by a new supporting character, Dr. Ted faces immediate backlash veteran and captain Roy Kent scene. offense. If this coach is a role model Fieldstone (Sarah Niles), a team from players and fans alike. He’s (Brett Goldstein) loathes Jamie for – and that might be the wrong way psychologist. an outsider, welcomed by only one his attitude and what he represents to view someone spewing opti- The outcome will likely align person, Keeley (Juno Temple), a to Roy: the loss of his heyday. The Apple mism while also quietly coping more with other projects from player’s model girlfriend. More Other characters earn their due with pain – thank his sponge-like showrunner Bill Lawrence, who problematic, he has no background along the way, including players original quality. He actually listens to oth- developed the series alongside ers, no judgment. Sudeikis, adapting the Ted Lasso flaunts two But he’s hardly perfect. As a central character from a series of NBC pro- tension in the first season concludes, mos in 2013 for the actual Premier nearly perfect season two appears a touch more opti- League. Lawrence isn’t a familiar mistic – even poaching a Hallmark name to casual viewers, but he's seasons of Christmas episode complete with a been a small-screen veteran since pure delight. character belting “Christmas (Baby the early 1990s, mostly notably cre- Please Come Home)” – but Ted’s ating the medical comedy “Scrubs.” mental health and his estranged fami- He favors a blend of joy with ly life lingers in the background until realism, but none of his shows res- Of course, a show featuring a a boiling point inevitably arrives. The onate quite like “Ted Lasso,” whose nice white guy in the lead immedi- excessive optimism is a ruse, a neces- sheer delights will hopefully last for ately faces challenges, but the sary misdirect. multiple seasons – a third already series pokes at its premise on occa- While work starts to go his way, confirmed – and even more than 20 sion. In one such moment, Ted gifts what he left in the states haunts all Emmy noms (other wins already a little green soldier to Sam on his those smiles, prompting a reevalua- rolling in). The Apple original birthday, part of a larger plan to tion of every happy moment to this flaunts two nearly perfect seasons point. In this way, “Ted Lasso” of pure delight. We need more photo courtesy of Apple TV+ help him feel less homesick (his family lives in Nigeria). Sam becomes a case study in repression. shows like this streaming into our Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis star in “Ted Lasso,” a delightful show thanks Ted, but asks to return the It’s likely both. Optimism like his is living rooms. through its first two seasons.

Zoo to celebrate Biodiversity Day The Los Angeles Zoo is celebrat- ing California Biodiversity Day with a free on-site and virtual pro- gram to excite and educate partici- Remembering Ed Asner pants on the state's diverse and unique plant and animal population. California is a global hotspot for biodiversity and possesses an abun- dance of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth, mak- ing this annual day of celebration important to sustaining the health of the state’s biodiversity through education and actions to protect it. California Biodiversity Day happens annually on Sept. 7, how- ever the zoo will hold special events on Sept. 4, 5, 11 and 12. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on all four days, zoo visitors are invited to imagine and share their vision of what people and animals thriving together looks like at their home. Visitors will be able to draw a scene showing their ideas and then attach it to a wall-sized map of Los Angeles. Actor Ed Asner was shown in the Nov. 22, 2001, issue of the At 11 a.m. on Sept. 11, people Beverly Press and Park Labrea News at the Kettle Kick-Off, an can get a behind-the-scenes look at event held annually at the Original Farmers Market signaling the the L.A. Zoo’s California condor start of the Salvation Army’s holiday kettle drive fundraiser. Asner facility with one of the animal was among many celebrities who attended Kettle Kick-Off events experts who cares for the critically over the years, including one in 2018, when the Salvation Army endangered birds every day. honored him for his support. Asner, perhaps best known for his role After tuning into the zoo’s as Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and later in his Facebook Live, residents will learn own show, “Lou Grant,” appeared in dozens of television shows, about the zoo’s efforts to protect movies and theatrical productions. Asner, a seven-time Emmy the condor and see a part of the zoo Award winner, died on Aug. 29 at the age of 91. that normally is inaccessible to the public. 18 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

photo courtesy of Los Angeles City College The California state budget includes $10 million in funding for LGBTQ+ programs and services at community colleges statewide. Community colleges receive funds for LGBTQ+ programs The Los Angeles Community and inclusive,” LACCD Board said state Sen. Susan Talamantes College District is applauding the President Steve Veres said. “This Eggman (D-Stockton), vice chair inclusion of $10 million in state initiative provides the necessary of the California Legislative budget funds for LGBTQ+ stu- funding to think long-term and LGBTQ Caucus. “The $10 mil- dent support services at commu- build these support systems, lion investment in our LGBTQ+ nity college campuses. which benefits all students.” community college students, who “With California passing the As part of the initiative, partic- have repeatedly called for more largest and most comprehensive ipating colleges will be able to resources, will help create pro- higher education budget in the use funds for a wide range of grams and build impactful, sus- history of the state – with a dis- authorized purposes that promote tainable community spaces. These tinct focus on making attending mental health, safety and an funds are crucial to reminding all community college as affordable inclusive academic environment California residents that our and accessible as possible – this for LGBTQ+ students. They LGBTQ+ students are valued, photo courtesy of LAUSD Board Vice President Nick Melvoin’s office initiative meets the needs of include creating LGBTQ+ cen- they belong and they deserve our LGBTQ+ students and fits with ters, developing safe zones and unconditional support.” Board of Education Vice President Nick Melvoin welcomed students the state’s forward looking and providing safe zone training, “Equity and opportunity are back for in-person instruction at Van Ness Elementary School. inspiring approach to education implementing LGBTQ+ mental our north stars of this district, equity,” said LACCD Second health services, and establishing which is why this initiative is so Vice President and Trustee David housing and basic needs services. important,” LACCD Chancellor Vela. The funds can also be used for Francisco C. Rodriguez added. LAUSD students return to school The allocation will create long- LGBTQ+ learning communities, “I have seen firsthand how sup- We are settling into a new year in learning for students while maintain- term support for LGBTQ+ stu- support for gay-straight alliance port centers designed for the the Los Angeles Unified School ing the highest health standards set dents, many of whom lack con- clubs, LGBTQ+ curriculum individual needs of students District, and as your LAUSD by medical experts. We will contin- nections to the larger campus development, graduation celebra- build welcoming and inclusive school board member, I was thrilled ue to monitor risk levels and revise community. The funding will be tions, workshops and profession- environments that lead to to welcome so many students back any protocols as health conditions distributed in competitive grants al development series. improved outcomes in student to campus for full-time, in-person evolve. of up to $500,000 for individual “The California Legislative retention, support and gradua- instruction for the first time in over While we continue to face the colleges, with allocations deter- LGBTQ Caucus recognized early tion.” a year. The excitement, resilience challenging circumstances of the mined by the proportional share in the pandemic that a full recov- In 2019, Rodriguez established and adaptability of our school com- present, we are also focused on the of students they serve, as well as ery will require a greater commit- the Chancellor’s Advisory munities was palpable over these critical efforts to create a brighter equity metrics, to ensure equal ment to equity. With the help of a Committee on LGBTQIA+ first few weeks, and we will all future for our students. This includes opportunities for funding. historic budget surplus, the Affairs, which advises the chan- continue to navigate a different a strategic plan to invest the $7 bil- “LGBTQ+ students are inte- LGBTQ Caucus is proud to see its cellor and the board of trustees kind of return to school than usual lion facilities bond that voters passed gral to our campuses, and we can promises fulfilled with landmark on educational programs and ser- for our students and families. last year in expanding early educa- and must do more to ensure com- investments in our community, vices. For information, visit Even with increased case rates tion opportunities by reopening sites munity colleges are always safe specifically for higher education,” laccd.edu. due to the Delta variant, we know like the Rosewood Avenue [Early that the best place for the safety and Education Center]; creating more well-being for the vast majority of collaborative and innovative learn- our kids to be is back in the class- ing spaces; replacing aging facilities room. That’s why we implemented with modern, sustainable infrastruc- strong, multi-layered protocols to ture, especially at our oldest cam- keep kids in the safest possible puses like Fairfax High and learning environment. These layers Burroughs Middle School; increas- include an employee vaccine man- ing outdoor learning experiences; date, school-based vaccination clin- and closing the digital divide. ics available to all eligible commu- This year has also brought historic nity members, mask-wearing, new investments to support our stu- weekly testing on school campuses, dents’ recovery from this crisis, and daily health screenings, upgraded we are using those dollars to equi- ventilation in every school build- tably meet the needs of our school ing, more frequent disinfecting rou- communities, with more access to tines and an online learning option mental health services and socio- for families who need it. emotional learning, academic initia- We will continue working with tives to promote things like early lit- school communities to streamline eracy and college readiness, individ- these processes and make sure that ualized tutoring and mentoring students and families are at the cen- resources, art and music programs, ter of our decisions. Our updated and more. And, we have begun our quarantine protocols for students superintendent search with initial and staff who test positive for community engagement efforts as COVID-19 or have come in close we look for the right person to lead contact with a positive case follow our schools on the path to success. the county’s public health guidance. Our kids have been through a lot, These take into consideration vacci- but above all, they have shown us nation status and any present symp- the magnitude of their resilience. As toms. In the event that a child does we navigate the unique set of chal- have to quarantine, we have worked lenges of another unpredictable with state legislators and labor part- school year, I will continue pushing ners to provide synchronous instruc- for students and families to be at the tion via Zoom and keep students as center of our decisions to meet their connected to their classroom and needs and get through pandemic, supported by their teachers as possi- together. ble. - Nick Melvoin I pushed for these policy updates Vice President to help maximize continuity of LAUSD Board of Education Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 19 September 2, 2021

LAUSD seeks input in selecting new superintendent The Los Angeles Unified virtual sessions developed in School District Board of consultation with each board Education has launched a multi- member representing the area. faceted community outreach and Dates for all listening sessions engagement campaign in its will be announced as soon as search for a new superintendent. they are available. The district is asking for input The board is also scheduling from its diverse constituencies eight focus groups among vari- including students, parents, ous stakeholders, including stu- school staff and community dent groups, parent committees, members. People can complete a administrators, teachers and 20-question survey by visiting classified staff, to allow for achieve.lausd.net/suptsearch202 additional feedback and per- 1, and participate in a series of spectives. The board will also focus groups and listening ses- hold two listening session sions in September. opportunities for community The survey will also be dis- organizations to collectively tributed via e-blasts, social participate in providing input. media and direct engagement at After input is received, a final photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart school sites. Street teams will report will be released to the Sixth grader Southerly Selwyn and eighth grader Regan Sweeney show off the notebooks they made for conduct approximately 135 site board and the public. The report each other during Immaculate Heart Middle School’s Welcome Day. visits districtwide to help mem- will guide the board of educa- bers of the school community tion in developing the job complete the survey. Fourteen description, identifying the right virtual facilitated listening ses- group of candidates and select- Immaculate Heart welcomes class of 2025 sions – two in each board dis- ing the next leader of the Immaculate Heart High School Day, Immaculate Heart High rocked out in honor of their last trict – that include a detailed LAUSD. The board plans to and Middle School have roared School students gathered in a Welcome Day. explanation of the process, select a permanent superinten- back to life with the return of decorated auditorium to cheer on Immaculate Heart Middle request for engagement on the dent by winter. Welcome Day, an annual tradi- 107 freshmen and 11 transfer stu- School honored 71 sixth graders survey and request for addition- For information, visit tion which honors the newest dents. By tradition, each grade as well as 11 transfer students al questions will be held. There achieve.lausd.net/suptsearch202 members of the school communi- level chose a theme to create cos- with “Big, Middle, Little Sister” will be a mix of in-person and 1. ty. tumes, posters and a performance groups, made up of students in Welcome Day is one of featuring a skit, song and dance eighth, seventh and sixth grades. Immaculate Heart’s oldest tradi- to welcome the class of 2025. The groups got to know each L.A. Unified Board of Education tions, dating back to the school’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air other through games and decorat- founding in 1906. Last year’s Freshmen” took the school back ed notebooks for recording their event was observed by students to the ’90s while the “Superstar memories of the day. In bigger passes equity resolution at home in a video format, and Sophomores” showcased their teams, students composed a team The Los Angeles Unified Board “Every board meeting, we have the school prepared for this Hollywood star power. The “Jack cheer and competed in spirit of Education passed the an opportunity to correct historic year’s live event for several Sparrow Juniors” showed their games. The day’s activities ended Accelerating Achievement inequities and take direct action to weeks. classmates a swashbuckling time, with popsicles being enjoyed through Equity in Action resolu- accelerate learning for all students During the Aug. 27 Welcome and the “School of Rock Seniors” with friends. tion, co-authored by board mem- and especially for our highest-need bers Tanya Ortiz Franklin and students,” Ortiz Franklin said. Mónica García. “Without a clearly defined vision The resolution commits the dis- of equity, we will continue to pro- trict to achieving educational equi- duce inequalities in our schools ty by recognizing that Los Angeles and communities. This resolution Unified students have been will ensure we have the common impacted by historical inequities. language and impact analysis to It would redistribute resources make informed decisions on how based on student need and close our actions will or will not achieve gaps in opportunities and out- equity in Los Angeles Unified.” comes. "Equity in Action is essential at The resolution adopts an equity Los Angeles Unified on a daily impact statement to provide the basis," García said. “Equitable Los Angeles Unified Board of investment and opportunities will Education and community an empower students and schools on analysis of how well each board the path toward educational jus- item moves toward achieving tice. We expect that a yearly public equity. It also commits the Los review of the state of equitable Angeles Unified School District to funding in our district will encour- a more comprehensive analysis of age thoughtful action and trans- investments toward equity. parency." Colburn School returns to the stage The Colburn School directly inspired by our commit- announced its 2021-22 season, ment to the next generation of welcoming students, faculty and young artists.” esteemed guest artists back to its The season includes perfor- campus. mances by the orchestra, chamber The upcoming performance music society, sphinx virtuosi season features a wide range of and more. Highlights include repertoire through the school’s “See the Music, Hear the Dance,” signature concert series and where guest dance artists collabo- newly launched programs that rate with the conservatory musi- embody the school’s commitment cians for a new work created for to access and excellence in per- Los Angeles Ballet soloist and forming arts education. Colburn faculty member Jasmine “The Colburn School’s 2021- Perry; “Counterpointe,” a pro- 22 season welcomes the commu- gram where dance students per- nity to once again experience the form celebrated choreography; joy of live music and dance, and and a Colburn Orchestra perfor- to continue to advance an inclu- mance at Walt Disney Concert sive future for classical music Hall conducted by Sir Andrew and the performing arts,” Davis. President and CEO Sel Kardan Patrons can view a full season said. “The last 18 months have calendar and secure tickets at col- been a time of innovation and burnschool.edu/season or by call- investment, and this season is ing (213)621-1050. 20 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News LACMA will honor Spielberg, Wiley and Sherald at 2021 Art+Film Gala On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Los sculpture and video. Angeles County Museum of Art In 2018, Wiley became the first will honor Amy Sherald, Kehinde Black artist to paint an official U.S. Wiley and Steven Spielberg at its presidential portrait for the 2021 Art+Film Gala. Smithsonian National Portrait The 10th annual event is co- Gallery. chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo Sherald’s painting “Michelle DiCaprio and presented by Gucci. LaVaughn Robinson Obama” and Sherald will be honored for her Wiley’s painting “Barack Obama” work documenting the contempo- will be on view at LACMA from rary Black experience through figu- Nov. 7 through Jan. 2. rative paintings. She reengages Spielberg is one of the world’s photos courtesy of JJ Geiger, Brad Ogbonna and Amblin Partners with the history of photography and most successful and influential Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley and Steven Spielberg were selected as the 2021 Art+Film Gala honorees. portraiture to invite viewers to par- filmmakers. Among a host of career ticipate in a more complex debate accolades, he is a three-time about accepted notions of race and Academy Award winner, a List” and founded the Survivors of “Art and film are both irreplace- Art+Film Gala tickets and table representation. Kennedy Center honoree and a Shoah Visual History Foundation, able experiences through which we sales, contact artandfilm@lac- Wiley is an American artist best recipient of the Presidential Medal later named the USC Shoah can better understand ourselves and maorg or (323)857-4770. known for his portraits that render of Freedom in 2015. Foundation – The Institute for others, and we are excited to once Proceeds from the annual gala go people of color in the traditional Spielberg has devoted much of Visual History and Education, again bring the worlds of art and film toward underwriting LACMA’s ini- settings of old master paintings. his time and resources to many which has recorded more than together at this event,” LACMA tiative to make film more central to Wiley’s work brings art history philanthropic causes. He formed 55,000 video testimonies from sur- CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director the museum’s curatorial program- face-to-face with contemporary the Rightous Persons Foundation vivors and witnesses of the Michael Govan said. ming, while also funding culture in the mediums of painting, with his profits from “Schindler’s Holocaust and other genocides. For information about the 2021 LACMA’s broader mission.

itive presence on the podium. She Hague Ensemble. He will conduct nity for promising young conduc- L.A. Philharmonic selects its is praised repeatedly for her atten- symphonies for youth. tors from around the world to tion to detail, her energy and Belonging to the new generation develop their craft and enrich their enthusiasm and her efficiency in of young conductors of El Sistema, musical experience through per- 2021 Dudamel Fellows rehearsal. Many orchestras are re- Venezuelan musician Montes sonal mentorship and participation The Los Angeles Philharmonic to international attention after a inviting her, and the coming sea- Olivar has an innovative spirit in in the L.A. Phil’s orchestral, learn- Association selected the four con- debut at the 2018 Verbier Festival, sons will bring many debuts across the search for new sounds. On July ing and community programs. ductors who will participate in the where he substituted for Iván Fischer Europe and North America. 22, Enluis made his debut at the “I am so deeply proud of all that 2021-22 Dudamel Fellowship in a shared program with Sir Simon Colombian conductor Téllez cur- legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los we have achieved with our fellows Program. Rattle and Gábor Takács-Nagy. rently serves as associate conductor Angeles, conducting the Los program, and it gives me great François López-Ferrer, Chloé van French conductor van of the Frost Symphony Orchestra Angeles Philharmonic, with more inspiration to welcome such a Soeterstède, Camilo Téllez and Soeterstède, who will conduct sec- under the direction of Gerard than 10,000 people in the audience. diverse group of talented young Enluis Montes Olivar were named ondary school symphonies, is Schwarz. In 2019, he was a finalist Music and Artistic Director conductors to Los Angeles,” the fellows for the 2021-22 program. attracting the attention of orches- at the Amsterdam Conservatorium Gustavo Dudamel, in partnership Dudamel said. López-Ferrer will conduct sym- tras across the globe for her intu- Competition, where he had the with the L.A. Phil, created the The fellows will work alongside phonies for elementary schools. The itive, sensitive, expressive music opportunity to conduct the Dudamel Fellowship Program in Dudamel and musicians of the Spanish-American conductor came making and her charming and pos- Netherlands Philharmonic and the 2009 to provide a unique opportu- Philharmonic, as well as students. Cinespia will close summer season with a bang Cinespia, a cinematic experience and picnic with wine at sunset. presented by Amazon Studios, Outside beer and wine are permit- announced it will close out its 20th ted with the picnic, but spirits are anniversary season with screenings not. DJ sets will be offered before throughout September. and after the movie. On Saturday, Sept. 11, Cinespia On Saturday, Sept. 25, “Coming will show “Some like it Hot” at to America” will play at Hollywood Hollywood Forever. Forever. Guests are invited to end Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon the summer with an endearing and discover hiding out is a drag as two electric Eddie Murphy classic and a musicians on the lam turn on the dazzling firework show. glam to keep from dangerous mob- In this film, African prince sters. Joe becomes Josephine, Jerry Akeem turns pauper on a journey to becomes Daphne as they join an all- find true love. Can Prince Akeem girl jazz band. The romp turns find a soulmate that arouses his riotous when the gentlemen in dis- intellect as well as his passion? guise prefer blonde bombshell Before the film, moviegoers can Marilyn Monroe in her most lov- jump into a free photobooth for a able and layered performance. portrait, picnic and dance. Stick Guests are invited to watch the around after the show for a summer wild and infectious comedy from sendoff of fireworks. master Billy Wilder on the big For more information or to pur- screen, dress up for a photobooth chase tickets, visit cinespia.org.

photo courtesy of Cinespia Hundreds show up to movie screenings under the stars hosted by Cinespia. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 21 September 2, 2021

Council to consider minimum wage increase From page 1 to study the effects of increasing resident Olga Aquino said. “It’s at a disadvantage at the end of the the wage in subsequent years. been getting harder to make ends day,” D’Amico said. Assistant to the City Manager meet. Higher wages would help To help solve the imbalance, Janet Jimenez said the potential support us all.” the new ordinance would make benefits of increasing wages In addition to the citywide the city’s living wage at least include improved morale and minimum wage increase, the $19.35 with no distinction health, reduction in employee ordinance would also increase regarding health insurance. At the turnover and an increase in the the city’s living wage, which October meeting, staff will pre- average earnings of workers, applies to city contractors. sent the fiscal impacts the which leads to a reduction in Currently, the city has more than increase will have on the city income inequality. 400 contracts with social service budget and social service agen- Potential costs, she said, could providers. cies. include employers substituting The city’s living wage for Although council members workers with labor-saving tech- those with health care provided acknowledged it may be tough nology, increasing the price of through their employer is $13 per for businesses to adjust their pay goods to cover the additional cost hour and just over $14 per hour scale quickly as they’re recover- or leaving the market altogether. for those without health care. The ing from the pandemic, Mayor photo by Aaron Blevins During two workforce meet- rates are estimated to reach $15 Lindsey Horvath said the step The Beverly Hills Police Department is being sued for allegedly profiling ings hosted ahead of the Aug. 31 per hour by 2023. was necessary to ensure employ- Black people through its Rodeo Drive task force. meeting, workers said that an Councilman John D’Amico ees’ livelihood. increase in the minimum wage said it’s not fair to pay employees “I appreciate that we need to be would help many workers absorb who have health care through sensitive about this as businesses the increasing cost of goods and their employer less. Often, are getting back up and running,” Department sued for profiling eliminate the need to get a second employees have a portion of their she said. “But I also think we all From page 1 job. Many said the pandemic has paycheck withheld to cover a want to make sure that the jobs left them with little to no savings. portion of the cost, he said. that people are going back to are was riding a scooter while Black.” another violation. “Since the pandemic, there has “To put one group at a lower ones that afford them a livelihood He said the two, who were staying Additionally, the department been an increase in cost for gas, amount than another means and allow them to take care of in a Beverly Hills hotel, were rid- responded to numerous calls from rent and food,” West Hollywood you’re perhaps putting one group themselves and their families.” ing the scooters on the sidewalk, the business community last sum- which is legal in Philadelphia. mer that included reports of bur- “When we came up this morn- glaries, shoplifting, street gambling ing, we saw a white woman riding and public intoxication, he said. Chamber Music LA to host digital concerts in September a scooter on the sidewalk,” Crump “This rise in crime during the Chamber Music LA, a Los available on-demand from Sept. 1 No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54;” and added. “We all said to ourselves, pandemic and following months of Angeles-based collective of six through 7. 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin ‘Hold on. She should be arrested civil unrest was not unique to critically-acclaimed presenters Jacaranda Music and Pittance Puts’ “And Legions Will Rise.” based on what they arrested you Beverly Hills,” Rivetti said. “We championing L.A.’s vibrant cham- Chamber Music will highlight two LACO and Salastina offer a for.’ But nobody did anything to received daily complaints from ber music community, has seminal 20th Century chamber unique perspective on the chamber her.” Rodeo Drive businesses and, in launched MusicBox, three curated works, André Previn’s “Four music genre with Salastina intro- The lawsuit states that White response to community concerns, on-demand digital concerts show- Songs for Soprano, Cello & ducing viewers to its live and vir- and Williams were detained with- our department created the Rodeo casing all six organizations and the Piano” (1994, texts Toni tual music-making, presented with out cause and questioned “on mul- Drive Team to ensure proper breadth, depth and intimacy of Morrison) and William Grant the ensemble’s signature spirit of tiple fabricated charges.” Gage staffing and appropriate response chamber music. Still’s “Suite for Violin & Piano” playfulness, curiosity and heart, said the charges were for operating times. As a result of the newly-cre- The collective, established in (1943). and LACO showcasing its excep- a scooter on the sidewalk and ated team, in a span of just five 2017, consists of Camerata Camerata Pacifica and the tional artists and diverse repertoire resisting arrest, both of which were weeks, we recovered 13 loaded Pacifica, Colburn School, Colburn School will offer eclectic with performances of Juan Pablo dropped. firearms from individuals on Jacaranda Music, the Los Angeles chamber works, such as Joseph Contreras’s “Mariachitlan!” and Rodeo Drive. This is unprecedent- Chamber Orchestra, Pittance Bologne’s “Concertante Quartet two movements from ed in the history of Beverly Hills.” Chamber Music and Salastina. The No. 3 in C Major;” Edouard Mendelssohn’s “Italian Furthermore, officers found the free concerts, each of which incor- Destenay’s “B Minor Trio for Symphony.” “This is California. “widespread” use of fraudulent porates individual performances Piano, Oboe, and Clarinet, Op. For information, visit chamber- unemployment benefits and recov- by two of the organizations, are 27;” Frédéric Chopin’s “Scherzo music.la. You would think ered more than $250,000 in cash we were more and fraudulent unemployment progressive cards with a possible value over $3 Academy Museum names lobby after legend Poitier million, he said. than this.” “The majority of those arrested Bill Kramer, director and presi-

were not residents of California, dent of the Academy Museum of despite possessing and using Motion Pictures, on Aug. 30 Ben Crump announced that the museum, which Attorney California unemployment benefit cards,” Rivetti added. “I am proud opens Sept. 30, will name its that our department was one of the 10,000-square-foot lobby in honor first to uncover the gross abuse of of the legendary actor, film direc- our state's unemployment system. tor, producer and humanitarian Sir After White was handcuffed, Through our efforts, many cities Sidney L. Poitier. Williams asked for his hotel room found similar fraud, and the state “It is an incredible honor to key and was subsequently arrested began to repair a very broken sys- name our grand lobby – the nucle- as well, the attorneys said. They tem.” us of the Academy Museum – in also stated that officers threatened Crump said the task force arrest- celebration of Sir Sidney Poitier, to use a Taser on White multiple ed 106 people, only one of which whose legacy of humanitarian times. was not Black. The department was efforts and groundbreaking artistry The police department, however, unable to confirm that claim before continues to inspire us all,” Kramer tells a different story. In a state- deadline. said. “We are deeply thankful to ment, BHPD Chief Dominick “This gross disproportionality, everyone who supported this cam- Rivetti said the two had been when you think about the demo- paign, and to Sidney, his wife, Joanna Shimkus Poitier, and their stopped by police earlier in the day graphics of Beverly Hills, it’s rendering courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures ©Renzo Piano Building on Sept. 7, 2020, and warned that almost as if ... [they were intend- entire family for allowing us this Workshop/©A.M.P.A.S. riding scooters on the sidewalk in ing] to arrest that many Black peo- great privilege.” Beverly Hills was prohibited. After ple in Beverly Hills,” he said. Sir Sidney Poitier made his committing the same violation later “There are not many Black people screen debut in the 1950 film “No an Academy Award for Best Actor President Barack Obama. in the day and providing false who live in Beverly Hills.” Way Out,” an American film noir for “Lilies of the Field (1963),” Poitier’s Best Actor Oscar as information to police, White and Gage said he has represented that was among the first becoming the first Black winner of well as his acceptance speech are Williams were arrested, according approximately 12 former city Hollywood movies to directly a Best Actor Oscar. featured in the Academy to Rivetti. employees who have sued the address the subject of racism. In 2001, he received an Museum’s core “The women and men of BHPD police department for harassment Poitier went on to become a cele- Academy Honorary Award, pre- exhibition, “Stories of Cinema.” take an oath to protect human life and discrimination. brated actor known for his roles sented by Denzel Washington, “in Designed by Pritzker Prize-win- and enforce the law – regardless of “We all deserve to be treated in “The Defiant Ones,” “Porgy and recognition of his remarkable ning architect Renzo Piano, the race,” the police chief said. “Any equally. Every life matters,” he Bess (1959),” “A Raisin in the accomplishments as an artist and Poitier Lobby occupies the entire violation of this pledge is contrary said, recognizing the police depart- Sun (1961),” “A Patch of as a human being.” first floor of the restored and revi- to the values of this department. We ment for not using force against Blue (1965),” “In the Heat of the In 1974, Queen Elizabeth II talized landmark Saban Building, take all concerns regarding the con- White and Williams during the Night (1967),” “To Sir, with named Poitier an honorary knight formerly known as the May duct of our officers very seriously.” arrest. “We are here because we Love (1967)” and “Guess Who’s commander of the Order of the Company building.

Rivetti said BHPD officers rou- want to hold police accountable. Coming to Dinner (1967).” He has British Empire. In 1995, he With its 24-foot ceilings and tinely question individuals when Nobody is above the law. also directed nine feature films. received a Kennedy Center Honor open, modern design, the Poitier officers suspect that they are Everyone, especially the police, Among the many honors and and, in 2009, was awarded the Lobby serves as the heart for all involved in criminal activity or has to follow the law.” awards for his work, Poitier won Presidential Medal of Freedom by museum activities. 22 September 2, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Melrose Avenue parking, traffic discussed From page 1 Sing along at Roxbury Park for. We are taking a close look at officers arrive, so authorities use a The town hall also included that because with the holiday sea- police helicopter to monitor where information from Officer Tamekia son coming up, I know that theft they are headed and make arrests Watt, of the city’s parking enforce- usually skyrockets, but with our when there are enough officers to ment department, who said more burglary numbers jumping, we ensure the situation can be traffic officers are being deployed want to get the word out to people.” addressed safely. In June, the to the Melrose area. Watt said Dantzler said the burglaries are LAPD’s Street Racing Task Force parking officers are focusing on mostly occurring at residences followed a group of riders on off- illegally parked vehicles, includ- where windows or doors are left road motorcycles from Hollywood ing those blocking driveways, and open, and he cautioned residents to to a location near Seventh Street she encouraged residents to call lock doors. and Mission Road near downtown, (213)485-4184 to report parking “That includes your back doors, where patrol cars blocked the violations. sliding glass doors,” Dantzler said. cyclists in a cul de sac. Six people “Something like a blocked dri- “Make sure you lock up. That’s the were arrested for reckless driving, veway is a priority call, so we do biggest thing.” and numerous cars and motorcy- try to make it a priority to get to Sgt. Danny Eun, of the LAPD’s cles were impounded. those in a timely manner,” Watt West Traffic Division, said the “When you get these street said. “If people feel like something department is also taking many takeovers occurring with motorcy- is not being enforced, call our steps to reduce traffic-related cles, a lot of times people will see office and they will do increased photo courtesy of Suzie Cornell problems in the Melrose area. He a motorcyclist go by, pop a wheel- enforcement in that area.” Rock To Recovery, Sing for Hope and The Kara Love Project will oversees a unit with seven motor- ie, flip off a police officer and keep Jill Kline, field deputy for City cycle officers that are frequently on driving. That officer may not Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th present a Sunday afternoon at the piano at 3 p.m. on Sept. 5 in deployed to the Melrose District. spin around and immediately District, said the council office can Roxbury Park, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills. Join Kara Love Eun said those incidents include detain that one motorcyclist, but also help facilitate requests for Project founder Lily Dulan and musicians Spring Groove, Ian drivers failing to yield at stop signs he will get on the air and start improved infrastructure, such as Depew, Sonny Mayo and Lester Vrtiak for a sing-along. Sing for and running red lights. He said res- putting information out, because new stop signs and speed bumps. Hope Pianos launched in New York City in 2010 and is one of the idents should contact the West they have teams all over,” Dantzler She suggested residents call her at world's largest annually recurring public arts programs, with more Traffic Division at (213)473-0222 said. “Our helicopter can then start (323)866-1828, or email than 500 one-of-a-kind piano artworks placed in public spaces. The to report problematic locations, to follow these motorcyclists from [email protected], and she will Kara Love Project promotes conscious giving and positive action for and administrators will plan a safe distance so they don’t start work with the Los Angeles underserved and marginalized individuals and communities around deployments to address specific riding erratically and hurt them- Department of Transportation and the globe. concerns. selves or someone else. The offi- other city departments to expedite Eun added that street takeovers cers can be guided in by the heli- projects. have become a significant problem copter to where these people come “Speed bumps were put on hold citywide, including in the Melrose to an end or lay their bikes down. during the pandemic because they Bills pass appropriations committee area with riders on off-road motor- That way, they can respond and require a petition process and peo- cycles and all-terrain vehicles. The swarm on them in a more safe ple knocking on doors,” Kline Three bills authored by vide greater resilience in times of department has deployed its Street manner.” said, adding that a date has not yet Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- natural or public health disaster.” Racing Task Force on weekends, Dantzler said people who wit- been established but the city will Santa Monica) that aim to create a AB 1009 will be heard next on the when the takeovers primarily ness a street takeover should call soon restart the program. “For healthier, safer and more ethical Senate floor. occur, and progress is being made, 911. speed bumps, the application California all passed the Senate AB 1282, the California Pet the sergeant added. “Please call in a tip, and officers process opens twice a year, so start Committee on Appropriations on Blood Bank Modernization Act, The riders typically scatter when will address it,” he added. talking to your neighbors now.” Aug. 26. passed the committee with unani- AB 1009, which will establish the mous, bipartisan support. It autho- Farm to Community Food Hub rizes California licensed veterinari- Program, passed the Committee ans to operate humane community Motions pursue affordable, permanent housing with a 5-2 vote. It proposes funding blood banks to produce and sell or From page 1 for a regional pilot program to estab- transfer animal blood and blood lish three farm-to-community food products. Currently, voluntary com- hubs in northern, central and south- munity-based blood banking isn’t istrative officer, Matt Szabo, to Avenue, which is currently a city- Frankly, I think it would be irre- ern California. allowed in California and it is the review the properties and report owned parking lot, could become a sponsible to not look at every possi- The food hubs created under AB only state in the country that requires back to the council in 45 days. homeless shelter. ble avenue of success.” 1009 will prioritize aggregation and animal blood to come from so-called According to information sup- In the FAQ on her website, Goldin said the MMRA is not distribution from farms and ranches “closed colony blood banks.” plied by Raman’s office, Szabo will Raman said affordable and perma- against the city providing “truly” that are 500 acres or less, coopera- AB 1066, which will create a work with several city departments nent supportive housing projects affordable housing or permanent tively owned or owned by socially Fresh Water Report Card, also on the initial evaluation, which will have been built near schools in the supportive housing. disadvantaged farmers and ranchers passed the committee. It protects be followed by an analysis by the past. “If you’re going to build homes, to various public institutions. public health by creating a uniform Los Angeles Housing + Community “Yes, there have been successful build homes that people want to live “The pandemic has resulted in the set of statewide monitoring stan- Investment Department. projects built near schools — in in and want to care for, so that like unpredictability and loss of markets, dards and protocols for testing bacte- Szabo will then draft a report that some cases, they’ve been built as anybody else living in the Miracle which has had a disproportionate ria in high use freshwater bodies will be reviewed by the city’s larger projects with families,” the Mile, they become part of the neigh- impact on California’s small-scale throughout the state. The findings Municipal Facilities Committee and website reads. “[The city’s Housing borhood,” he added. farmers – particularly historically will then be posted in a single place then forwarded to the City Council. + Community Investment In Hollywood, residents have underserved farmers of color,” for water quality data to be publicly According to Raman’s office, repre- Department] will be able to provide expressed concerns about a poten- Bloom said. “Food system reform shared. sentatives will take community more information about successful tial site on Highland Avenue as well. increasingly calls for more regional- Both bills now head to the Senate input throughout the process. projects that have been built near Anastasia Mann, president of the ized food systems, which in turn pro- floor for a full vote. “Only after the study is complet- schools to us in the coming weeks.” Hollywood Hills West ed, and after deep engagement with Michael Schneider, Mid City Neighborhood Council, said the the community, will there be any West’s first vice chair, said the council has not taken a position on further steps taken on this process,” motions are just preliminary, and the proposal, nor has it been Allen selects business of the year her staff wrote. that Raman is not saying “bulldoz- approached by representatives of State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa each chosen a small business of the In July, members of the Mid City ers are going to show up tomorrow.” Raman’s office. However, neigh- Monica) on Aug, 18 honored Door year in their district. West Community Council voted to “This is just the beginning,” he bors are concerned, she said. To Door Cleaners as the Small “In spite of challenging circum- support the project with only one said. “As a city, we have to find “Some [nearby residents] are Business of the Year for the 26th stances and business closures due to “no” vote and one abstention. solutions for people experiencing very, very substantial people that Senate District. the pandemic, Door To Door However, concerns were raised then homelessness. I, personally, don’t own these properties [and] are quite While typically serving the Cleaners stepped up to meet the sud- about the proximity of the Cochran believe that criminalization is uncomfortable with a facility back- Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and den demand for PPE by leveraging Avenue site to Cathedral Chapel moral, nor do I think that it’s actual- ing up [to their land],” Mann said, West Hollywood, among other com- their tailoring capacity to help our School. ly a solution. So, if criminalization adding that people in the area munities, the family owned and heroic first responders and medical Those concerns have not been doesn’t work and if pushing people already deal with issues related to operated business pivoted during the community,” Allen said. alleviated. There are also still rum- around … doesn’t work, we have to individuals experiencing homeless- pandemic to sew facial coverings for blings that the site on Cochran ask the question, ‘What does work?’ ness. frontline medical workers. Answers From Page 23 “Our family story and this presti- gious award is a testament to the fact placement of these vulnerable indi- that a California dream is still alive," California is ready to house refugees viduals fleeing Afghanistan in our said Sajid and Habib Veera, brothers state. We are indebted to our Afghan and co-owners of Door To Door U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff (D- been successfully evacuated from partners, many of whom aided the Cleaners. "We remain committed to Burbank) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), the country. 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