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Volume 26 No. 9 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 3, 2016 City outlines concrete plans Eltonn John rocks the Sunset Strip Rock legend jams with for Hancock Park repairs West Hollywood to thank n Homeowners Association, said it city for AIDS support Neighbors hope has been a long time coming. By GreGory Cornfield repairs will be first The section of Fourth Street has of many in the area not been repaired since 1954, she It was almost as fun Friday after- By edwin folven added. noon trying to piece together what “It’s very exciting,” Chvatal Saturday might bring. Hancock Park homeowners said. “We have been asking for It started with some emails about the repairs to be made for years. road closures for a “confidential are rejoicing after the Los Angeles City Council approved It’s the first phase, and we hope event” on Saturday at the Tower funding Tuesday for needed con- more repairs will be approved Records building on Sunset crete street repairs in the neigh- soon.” Boulevard. borhood. The Hancock Park After some phone calls, someone The council voted to spend Homeowners Association, in at city hall was generous enough to approximately $302,000 of 4th conjunction with the city, sur- drop Sir Elton John’s name, who is veyed damaged streets in the photo by Jon Viscott Council District discretionary known to stop by West Hollywood funds to repair a damaged por- neighborhood and identified on Oscars weekend. Other than Elton John held a pop-up concert in West Hollywood at the parking lot of tion of Fourth Street between locations that need repairs. that, those who knew the details did Tower Records building, now owned by Gibson guitars. McCadden Place and Highland While many streets are damaged a good job keeping them secret. Avenue. Cindy Chvatal, presi- after decades of deferred mainte- That night, social media conversa- ready for John to play familiar “Rocket Man” and “Tiny Dancer,” dent of the Hancock Park See repairs page 22 tions multiplied about a possible songs from decades ago. Shoulder- plus favorites from his newly performance. to-shoulder, fans packed the park- released album “Wonderful Crazy But by Saturday morning ing lot where the stage was set up Night.” though, there was no doubt – the and flooded out onto the street. Then he put the cherry on top. He city and the rock star announced a Hundreds more hugged the fence – introduced Lady Gaga, and togeth- free concert in front of the Tower for an arguably better view – going er they performed “Don’t Let the Records building – a longtime up Horn Avenue, and “sons of Sun Go Down on Me.” favorite destination for the music bankers and sons of lawyers” were The concert was a thank you to legend. dancing on the roofs of nearby the city for supporting John and the Police diverted traffic from buildings. Elton John AIDS Foundation Sunset Boulevard, Holloway Drive The crowd sang along as he (EJAF). and Horn Avenue. Thousands were played classics like “Your Song,” See Elton page 22

Stroll the Miracle Mile for small business photo by Edwin Folven n A badly damaged stretch of Fourth Street between Highland Smaller shops Avenue and McCadden Place will be repaved with concrete under weather Metro’s storm a plan approved Tuesday. By PAtriCiA SAnChez

Amid Metro construction and a changing landscape, small busi- WeHo drives at alternatives ness owners around Wilshire n he also discovered differences Boulevard and La Brea Avenue Studies show need between people who live in West are collaborating to create a for public transportation Hollywood and people who work “Small Business Stroll” starting By GreGory Cornfield there. While 88 percent of residents in April. and 83 percent of workers drive to On the first Saturday of each photo by Patricia Sanchez Like the rest of Los Angeles work, only 3 percent of residents and month, the Small Business Stroll 9 percent of workers are carpooling. Fatima Dodson, owner of Runway Boutique, started the Small Business County, it’s not much of a surprise will feature promotions and spe- “The differences aren’t limited to cial events hosted by businesses Stroll to create support among local businesses and to encourage that West Hollywood residents and workers rely on their cars to get to carpooling,” Warren explained. to spark community activity. The community members to explore local shops. work. Now a new study can help “When compared to residents, peo- first event will be held April 2 ple who work here are twice as likely time to start the event. rent construction for the Metro shift the conversation to alternatives. from 10 a.m.-10 p.m and include to use transit for their commutes (9 “My business has been here for Purple Line Extension has pushed West Hollywood’s Transportation businesses along La Brea Avenue percent). The numbers also suggest 10 years, and there’s a big differ- her to finally get it going. Commission chairman David from from the corner of Olympic they’re more likely to bike to work ence in the community from then “My idea is to have business Warren, who started Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard than residents.” meetings, team captains and WeHoByTheNumbers.com, and along Wilshire Boulevard to now,” Dodson said. “The com- Warren found that 4 percent of res- from La Brea Avenue to munity has grown, and there’s so monthly meetings,” Dodson said. explained some specifics on the city’s car-centric habits in a recent study of idents used public transit, 1 percent Cloverdale Avenue. much construction going on “We’re starting out with the Small bike and 6 percent walk to work. Business owner Fatima which is both good and bad for Business Stroll, but it’s going to commutes in 2010-2014. Warren found that West Similarly, his study found that 9 per- Dodson, owner of Runway business owners.” grow into something bigger. Part cent of workers used public transit, Boutique located at 807 S. La Dodson said she wanted to start of owning a business is coming Hollywood residents aren’t just dri- ving a lot, they’re doing it alone. But Brea Ave., said now is the perfect the event since last year, and cur- See stroll page 21 See WeHo page 21 2 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

4 Book Sale Music of Mauritania ook lovers can find rarities and auritanian musical artist Noura bargains at the John C. Fremont Mint Seymali will perform on BLibrary’s book sale on Friday, March C a l e n d a r MSaturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. at Royce 4 from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Quartet on Saturday, March 5. The Hall. Seymali mixes ancient musical March 5 from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, performance is part of the gallery’s traditions and contemporary rhythms. DVDs, audio books and videos will “Music & Conversations 2.0” series. The Nigerien group Tal National opens also be offered, and proceeds support The musicians will perform classical the concert. Tickets start at $19. 340 the library’s programs. 6121 Melrose works by Mozart, Brockman and Royce Drive. (310)825-2101, Ave. (323)962-3521, www.lapl.org. Beethoven. A wine reception begins at www.cap.ucla.edu. 7 p.m.; performance at 8 p.m. 357 N. La Brea Ave. (323)938-5222, ‘Ava’s Possessions’ www.jackrutbergfinearts.com. 6 Family Fun Day rena Cinema presents Jordan pirituality for Kids International, Galland’s new horror film “Ava’s Inc., a spiritual, social and emotion- APossessions” running Friday, March 4 Keb’ Mo’ Sal nonprofit organization, is holding its through Thursday, March 10. The film he Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in third annual “Family Fun Day” on follows Ava Dobkins, a woman recov- Santa Monica presents three-time Sunday, March 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the ering from demonic possession. With TGrammy winner and roots-music sto- Kabbalah Center Los Angeles. More no memory of the past month, she is ryteller Keb’ Mo’ in concert on than 20 booths will offer hands-on, forced to attend a spirit possession Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Keb’ interactive activities, games and crafts. anonymous support group. As Mo’ has been described as a living Tickets are $42 per child, $18 per adult. Dobkins struggles to reconnect with link to the seminal Delta blues. The 1062 S. Robertson Blvd. her friends, get her job back and fig- performance is part of the Broad www.SpiritualityForKids.com. ure out where the huge bloodstain in Stage’s “Jazz and Blues” series. her apartment came from, she’s Tickets start at $65. 1310 11th St. plagued by nightmarish visions of the Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, ‘You Never Can Tell’ Noise Within (ANW), a classical demon trying to come back. www.thebroadstage.com. Showtimes on March 4 are 6:50 and repertory theatre company based 11:45 p.m.; see schedule for addition- Ain Pasadena, presents George Bernard al showtimes. Admission is $12. 1625 Kaki King Shaw’s early comedy “You Never Can uitarist and composer Kaki King N. Las Palmas Blvd. (323)306-0676, Tell” running Sunday, March 6 will perform “The Neck Is A www.arenascreen.com. through May 15. The production is set GBridge To The Body” solo concert on in a seaside town and tells the story of photo by Andrew Nakajima Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mrs. Clandon and her three children – ‘Fishers of Men’ Robert Allan Ackerman’s production “Japanese Tainted Blood Scandal” Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Dolly, Phillip and Gloria – who have ick Segall’s one-man show runs Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, April 3 at The Complex in The performance is held in conjunc- returned to England after an 18-year tion with the museum’s exhibition “Fishers of Men” runs Friday, Hollywood. The production follows a Jewish-American reporter in Japan stay in Madeira. The children have no March 4 through Sunday, March 27 at “Diana Thater: The Sympathetic idea who their father is and through a R who uncovers a conspiracy to cover up the government-sanctioned sale the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. Imagination.” King’s new multimedia comedy of errors end up inviting him The production depicts Simon Peter’s of HIV-contaminated blood products in the early 1980s. It stars Mika performance piece uses projection to a family lunch. Showtime on March final moments and how those Santoh (left), Kazumi Aihara, Takaaki Hirakawa and Saki Miata. mapping to present the guitar in a cre- 6 is 2 p.m.; see schedule for additional moments forever changed the life of Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets ation myth. General admission is $25. showtimes. Tickets start at $44. 3352 one man. Showtimes are 9 p.m., start at $25. 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. (323)960-7745, Bing Theatre at LACMA, 5905 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. www.plays411.com/blood. Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6000, (626)356-3100 ext. 1, www.anoise- Tickets are $20. 6539 Santa Monica www.lacma.org. within.org. Blvd. www.plays411.com/fishersof- men. Sepulveda Blvd. (310)443-7633, Photo Forum ‘Audition! The Le Salon de www.ThePlatoSociety.org. eica Gallery Los Angeles will host “Coffee, Cameras and Musical’ Musiques e Salon de Musiques is hosting a 5 Criminal Justice Conversation With Pete Halvorsen” hris DeCarlo and Evelyn Legal Clinic L classical music performance on olunteer attorneys from the on Saturday, March 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. Rudie’s “Audition! The Forum Sunday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the he Plato Society of Los Angeles Beverly Hills Bar Association Halvorsen is a cutting edge creative CMusical” returns Saturday, March 5 L Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The per- presents “And Justice For All?” VBarristers will answer legal questions advisor and content producer who has through Sunday, April 24 at the formance is part of the Le Salon de on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 during a free legal aid clinic on developed photo advertising cam- Santa Monica Playhouse. The pro- T Musiques’ “Masters Rediscovered” p.m. at its 2016 Milhaupt Symposium Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to paigns. 8783 Beverly Blvd. RSVP duction is based on DeCarlo and series and celebrates the music of at the Skirball Cultural Center. L.A. noon in the Elm Room at Roxbury requested: [email protected]. Rudie’s unbelievable and humorous County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd Park in Beverly Hills. Small claims, true Hollywood experiences. Hungarian composer Enrst von District, Los Angeles City Attorney wills and trusts, business disputes, Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Saturday; Dohnanyi. The musicians will also per- Mike Feuer and other experts in the consumer law and landlord-tenant Music and Art 3:30 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are form works by Clarke, Bowen and field of criminal justice will discuss law will be discussed. 471 S. ack Rutberg Fine Arts is hosting an $29.50. 1211 Fourth St., Santa Bax. General admission is $75; $39 for policing, sentencing and incarcera- Roxbury Dr. (310)601-2422, evening of music and art with Monica. (310)394-9779 ext. 1, students. 135 N. Grand Ave. (310)498- tion. Tickets are $25. 2701 N. www.bhba.org. JOboist Keve Wilson and The Lyris www.SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. 0257, www.LeSalondeMusiques.com.

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Sunday night, the LGBT commu- spotlight to talk positively about “Fortunately, the center is here for nity received attention during the the LGBT community. Sure there them … I hope that you join me in ceremony with Oscar winner Sam have been others who have won supporting the LGBT Center’s Smith and the film “The Danish an [Oscar]. Elton John comes to great work.” Girl.” mind, but [Smith] didn’t defini- Schmider said Redmayne’s During his acceptance speech tively say he was the first or the PSA and visit meant the world to for “Best Song,” Smith comment- only one. I think he’s young and him and to those he met. ed about being a gay Academy still learning. He shouldn’t be “It was like a Sunday family Award winner. ostracized for that.” brunch,” Schmider said. “After “I read an article a few months Alex Schmider, communica- the kids got over the fact that ago by Sir Ian McKellen, and he tions coordinator for the Los Eddie is famous, they were really said no openly gay man had ever Angeles LGBT Center, said while comfortable with him. He was won an Oscar, and if this is the he believes Smith’s speech could really engaged with everyone and photo by Edwin Folven case — and even if it isn’t the case have been delivered better, it also was happy to support us.” Actor Eddie Redmayne visited the Los Angeles LGBT Center in — I want to dedicate this to the highlights an important aspect of In “The Danish Girl,” December and made a public service announcement, released Monday. LGBT community all around the the LGBT community. Redmayne plays Lili Elbe, one of world,” Smith said during his “It’s really exciting to win an the first documented recipients of gender individuals alike, which is Best Actor for his role as Alan acceptance speech. award, and I think he just got a lit- a sex reassignment surgery. While very powerful.” Turing, a gay cryptologist who Smith received immediate tle carried away,” Schmider said. researching the role, Redmayne Redmayne’s co-star, Alicia broke the Nazi’s Enigma code backlash from individuals who “It just reinforces that we need to reached out to transgender indi- Vikander, won an Oscar for Best during World War II. took to social media to point out pay attention to our LGBT histo- viduals. Schmider said even Supporting Actress. “Visibility is so important to that he had not only misquoted ry.” though Redmayne didn’t win the In recent years, more films have change peoples’ hearts and McKellen, but that there is a long Smith’s speech wasn’t the only Oscar for Best Actor, the fact the been made about LGTB individu- minds,” Key said. “It’s great to see list of gay actors, directors, pro- commentary about the LGBT movie was made reflects positive- als, many of whom have been more of that. ‘The Danish Girl’ is ducers and musicians who have community at the Academy ly on perceptions of transgender nominated for an Academy just one of many films to talk won Academy Awards. Awards. Eddie Redmayne, who people. Award. Actor Jared Leto received about the LGBT community.” Sir John Gielgud, Elton John, starred in the “The Danish Girl,” “As a trans guy myself, I was an Oscar for Best Supporting Schmider said it’s been great to Stephen Sondheim, Melissa nominated for Best Motion moved by Redmayne’s perfor- Actor for his portrayal of an HIV see the changes over the years, but Etheridge, John Schlesinger, Joel Picture reached out to the LGBT mance and his commitment to positive transgender woman in the there is still work that needs to be Grey, Howard Ashman, Dustin Center in December to tour the take the time to learn what it 2013 film “Dallas Buyers Club.” done. Lance Black are all openly gay facilities and speak to homeless means to be a trans person,” The film was nominated for four “Again, understanding our his- and lesbian entertainers who have transgender youth. Schmider said. “Granted, his char- awards and won for Best Makeup tory is key to changing minds,” won Oscars. 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Suspectn arrested for murder outside dispensary Assailant in crime spree Police believe incident was gang-related By edwin folven facesA suspect hastwo been chargeddozenreleased. charges Inves- with more than two dozen tigators said the felonies, including capital mur- motive for the A 19-year-old suspected gang der, after being hospitalized fol- shooting app- member has been arrested for a lowing a police chase in January ears to be rob- homicide that occurred on Feb. 23 in which he drove the wrong way bery. Gaspar- outside a medical marijuana dis- on the Golden State (5) Freeway yan was also pensary on Western Avenue. and was then involved in a charged in a Artyom The suspect, Jose Gonzalez, was shootout with officers. series of rob- Gasparyan taken into custody on Feb. 24 at his Artyom Gasparyan, 32, is beries, attempt- residence in the 3800 block of charged with one count of mur- ed murders, carjackings and Arlington Avenue, said Det. der with the special circumstance other crimes in December. Steven Katz, with the Los Angeles of shooting from a motor vehicle. Allegedly he shot a man in Police Department’s West Bureau He also faces 10 counts of northeast Los Angeles on Dec. 6 Homicide Unit. The motive for the attempted murder, seven counts and shot and wounded two men homicide was a gang-related dis- of second-degree robbery, two in Burbank on Dec. 9. On Dec. pute, Katz added. counts of carjacking, two counts 30, he allegedly shot and killed The incident occurred at approx- of fleeing police while driving an unidentified victim in imately 2 p.m. in the parking lot of recklessly, one count of hit and Panorama City. a mini-mall where the dispensary photo by Edwin Folven run resulting in injury and one On Jan. 1, an off-duty officer is located at 1570 S. Western Ave. A victim was killed on Feb. 23 in the parking lot of a mini-mall housing a count of possession of a firearm recognized a Volkswagen on the Katz said Gonzalez and the victim, medical marijuana dispensary in the 1500 block of Western Avenue. by a felon. Century (105) Freeway as want- Erik Juarez, 24, had been inside Gasparyan was allegedly ed in the crime spree. The officer the Trinity Holistic Caregivers dis- involved in a crime spree that followed the Volkswagen and pensary when an argument started. Katz said police identified was used in the homicide. The began last August and occurred notified fellow officers who then The dispute continued in the Gonzalez using dispensary detective added that Gonzalez has throughout Los Angeles County, joined the pursuit. parking lot and Gonzalez allegedly records. a criminal history involving nar- from West Hollywood to When the Volkswagen stopped pulled out a handgun and shot “He had been at the dispensary cotics arrests. Panorama City and Burbank to in South Los Angeles, a passen- Juarez before fleeing. Witnesses purchasing marijuana. The dispen- The detective added that the dis- Long Beach. ger who was allegedly called police, and officers from the sary keeps identification of all its pensary is operating legally and it On Jan. 4, police saw Gasparyan’s accomplice, later LAPD’s Olympic Division arrived patients,” Katz said. “We found was only involved in that the sus- Gasparyan at an auto repair busi- identified as Daniel Ramirez, 25, a short time later. The victim was out where the suspect lived. He pect and victim met there. ness in Sunland and a police pur- jumped out of the car and car- conscious when authorities arrived was arrested pretty quickly.” Gonzalez was charged on Feb. 26 suit ensued. The chase ended jacked another driver at gun- and paramedics took him to a hos- Katz said police recovered a with one count of murder and when Gasparyan crashed on the point. Gasparyan, who is pital, where he later died. handgun that investigators believe being held on $1 million bail. northbound 5 Freeway near believed to have been driving the Sylmar. Volkswagen, fled the scene and The suspect, who was armed eluded police. with a handgun, got out of his Officers pursued the vehicle, vehicle and tried to run before stolen at gunpoint by Ramirez, to Feuer warns about ‘shoulder surfing’ at ATMs being shot by officers. a residence in Long Beach, Los Angeles City Attorney Feuer tem can log out to re-enter the vic- nal activity was being committed. Authorities linked Gasparyan where the suspect forced his way is warning the public about an tim’s PIN in and withdraw cash. On Jan. 8, the suspects were to a shooting in West Hollywood into a home, shot two people and emerging crime trend at ATMs Members of the public are allegedly observed loitering around that occurred shortly before 1 stabbed another before taking his known as shoulder surfing. Feuer advised to pay attention to their sur- an ATM at a Bank of America a.m. on Dec. 29 in the 1000 block own life. also announced the filing of two roundings and look for skimmers or branch. Two victims were later of Kings Road. The suspect In addition to the crimes in criminal cases against individuals other devices attached to ATM card alerted to unauthorized transactions allegedly shot an unidentified December, Gasparyan was allegedly engaged in shoulder surf- readers. People should always of $200 and $500 shortly after restaurant deliveryman. charged with attempted murder ing incidents in the San Fernando shield their PINS when entering using the ATM. The victim was struck multiple and assault with a deadly weapon Valley. them at ATMs, and wait at the While responding LAPD officers times in the lower torso. He was for an incident that occurred in “My office will continue to work machines until they are fully logged were taking a report from the bank treated at a hospital and later Van Nuys on Aug. 5. closely with law enforcement to out before leaving. All incidents of manager, they heard a broadcast crack down on shoulder surfing at identity theft should be reported to reporting suspicious activity at ATMs and other forms of identity police. another Bank of America branch. theft,” Feuer said. “And we will The city attorney has filed a crim- The description of the suspects and empower residents with key tips so inal case against two individuals their vehicle was similar and the they can avoid being victimized in allegedly involved in shoulder surf- defendants were later arrested. L.A. County Board of Supervisors the first place.” ing crimes. Defendant Lynell Detectives with the LAPD’s Law enforcement officials and Anthony Peterson, 20, was charged Commercial Crimes Division com- banks have identified shoulder surf- on Feb. 18 with two counts of iden- pleted an additional investigation continuesThe Los Angeles County 24-hour Board Anonymous fraud Fraud hotline Referrals and ing as a type of theft on the rise at tity theft and two counts of petty that included reviewing the ATM of Supervisors voted unanimously Reward Services program, was ini- ATMs throughout the country, theft, as well as one count of driving security videos. They allegedly Tuesday to continue the county’s tiated by Antonovich in 1987. The Feuer said. Thieves loiter in areas on a suspended license. If convict- showed Peterson approaching the 24-hour fraud hotline, which is a program’s multilingual operators near an ATM and wait for cus- ed, Peterson could face up to three ATMs after each victim had used method to report the fraudulent use relay information about suspected tomers to enter their personal iden- years and six months in jail and the machine while Arnold loitered of public welfare benefits. welfare fraud to the Los Angeles tification numbers (PIN). Once a $5,000 in fines. Peterson’s alleged in the area. Deputy city attorney “The fraud referral and reward County Department of Public victim has finished a banking trans- companion, Seth Arnold, 24, was Maureen Rodriguez, of the hotline is a vital tool to help catch Social Services (DPPS). action, the thief immediately charged with one criminal count for Consumer Protection Unit, is pros- criminals who defraud our taxpay- Approximately 1,700 referrals are approaches the ATM before the sys- acting as a lookout when the crimi- ecuting the case. er-funded welfare programs,” said made each year through the hotline. Los Angeles County Supervisor The hotline can be reached at Michael Antonovich, 5th District. (800)87FRAUD. For information, The fraud hotline, part of the visit www.lacountyfraud.org. Beverly Hills appoints new chief of police Beverly Hills has named Sandra with the San Carlos Police Spagnoli, chief of police in the city Department in 1983 as a police of San Leandro, as the next chief of explorer. In 1990, she was hired as LAPD launches online the Beverly Hills Police a full-time police officer, was pro- Department. moted to sergeant in 1996 and She is expected to take the posi- commander in 1998. Prior to being accident report program tion on March 14. Spagnoli appointed San Leandro police chief The Los Angeles Police LexisNexis to provide a secure replaces interim police chief in 2011, Spagnoli was chief of the Department has unveiled a new online web portal that will allow Dominick Rivetti, who has man- Benicia Police Department for four online service allowing people the public, attorneys and insurance aged the department since June years. involved in traffic collisions to companies to obtain collision 2015. “We are fortunate to welcome obtain copies of accident reports. reports in a timely manner. “I am looking forward to becom- such an exceptional professional The public can visit Approximately 85 percent of traffic ing part of the city of Beverly Hills whose skills and principles will www.LAPDOnline.org and pur- collision reports requested each team and building on the legacy of help guide our police department as chase and download copies of year will be available through the excellence in city services and we move forward,” Beverly Hills reports instead of having to send a service, which will reduce costs safety,” Spagnoli said. “The com- Mayor Julian Gold said. letter to the department to request a and allow the LAPD to focus on munity and police department have In her previous positions, copy. The new service will reduce other high priority tasks. Reports outstanding reputations, and it is an Spagnoli successfully implemented Sandra Spagnoli processing time, postage and purchased online will cost $7 for honor to be selected as the next public safety initiatives that retrieval costs associated with the residents and $10 for commercial police chief in Beverly Hills.” reduced crime. She also used grant ships, improved neighborhood out- traditional method of requesting entities. A 33-year law enforcement vet- funding to start new programs, reach and used technology to reports through the mail. For information, visit eran, Spagnoli began her career developed community partner- expand police services. The LAPD has partnered with www.LAPDOnline.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 3, 2016 6 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Mid City West sets sights on Sixth Street safety By edwin folven community and hear about their “There are a lot grassroots efforts,” Martellaro- The Mid City West Community of exciting things Palmer said. “We are listening to Council (MCWCC) is looking at the community and we have a lot ways to make streets in the com- going on here. of outreach. It’s all about being munity safer, primarily Sixth Street But Sixth Street inclusive and listening to our between La Brea and Fairfax is what we are neighborhoods.” Avenues. Paget said he is also working Josh Paget, co-chair of the focusing on at the with Councilman David Ryu’s MCWCC’s Transportation, moment.” office to formulate a plan for Sixth Parking and Streetscape Street. Estevan Montemayor, Ryu’s Committee, said there is inconsis- communications director, added tency in the locations of left turn - Josh Paget that the councilman is eager to hear lanes off Sixth Street, and changes Mid City West suggestions. are needed to improve pedestrian Community Council Paget added that the idea for safety. Paget said city studies show Sixth Street improvements builds that stretch of Sixth Street has receive community feedback. on the council’s previous success in three-times the average number of Although the plan is in the concep- photo courtesy of HPOA traffic collisions compared to simi- tual phase, Paget said they hope to transportation planning. In lar streets, which raises concerns. look at options such as bike lanes. September, the Los Angeles “I think some redesign of it “When you add bike lanes, it County Metropolitan could be in order,” Paget said. “It makes drivers more cautious and Transportation Authority and the Hollywood Property Owners seems like it was designed piece- adds a buffer between people using city of Los Angeles announced meal. The number of turn lanes the sidewalk and high-speed traffic. they will allocate $2.3 million for Alliance sets up new shop changes block to block. We would Now, they are walking right next to the MCWCC’s “Bicycle Friendly like to see the design be consistent traffic,” Paget added. Streets” plan, which will create cor- After more than a decade at a date about 30 people – and from end to end.” The MCWCC is planning a ridors for cyclists on Oakwood location near Hollywood enough room for five staff mem- Parking lanes sometimes cause town hall meeting on May 18 at the Avenue from La Brea Avenue to La Boulevard and Vine Street, the bers and occasionally interns. bottlenecks on Sixth Street, partic- Korean Cultural Center to present Cienega Boulevard, and on staff for the Hollywood Property At the location, HPOA will fea- ularly in the westbound lanes at La ideas and gather input. Paget said Formosa Street and Alta Vista Owners Alliance (HPOA) moved ture changing window displays Brea Avenue. Traffic is stopped on he wants stakeholders to put forth Avenue from Romaine to Third its office to a storefront in the forego the metal roll-down door at the road during rush hour periods, changes they would like to see in Street. Amenities will include new heart of the business improvement night. The board will advise the but vehicles often travel at high the weeks leading up to the town signage for cyclists, a roundabout district, or in “mid-BID.” HPOA staff on window displays, rates of speed at other times. hall meeting. He can be reached by at the intersection of Formosa and Kerry Morrison, executive which they are committed to “I think it’s very serious,” Paget emailing [email protected] First streets, and “bicycle boxes” – director of HPOA, said as a busi- change to draw interest from added. “It’s a residential street. Lisa Martellaro-Palmer, a painted boxes on the pavement ness improvement district (BID) passersby. Park La Brea is on the north side spokeswoman for the Los Angeles where cyclists wait ahead of operation, they are happy that the HPOA is also working to create and the south side of Sixth Street Department of Transportation, said motorists. Those plans are expect- district is improving so much that a space dedicated to potential has a lot of apartments. It is also the the department is open to working ed to be completed by 2020, Paget the rent for their office was raised, investors, including maps of the back door to the Tar Pits, LACMA with the MCWCC on changes on added. and they are happy their former area, development information and the new Academy Museum.” Sixth Street. Because the council’s “There are a lot of exciting landlords are attracting high-qual- and information on the BID. It Paget said the committee is cur- plans are in the early stages, she things going on here,” Paget added. ity tenants. will create a place where people rently examining what changes it declined to comment on specifics. “But Sixth Street is what we are The staff moved in December to can meet and a place to stop while will recommend and is hoping to “We are happy to work with the focusing on at the moment.” a storefront at 6562 giving a tour of Hollywood. Hollywood Boulevard, in the heart “We’re going to be very inten- of the BID, which staff refers to as tional about meeting our neigh- “mid-BID,” an area loosely defined bors this year,” Morrison added. as the area between Las Palmas A March meeting will be held Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard. to engage with business owners in By opening their new location at the mid-BID in hopes of creating street level, Morrison said it sym- a catalyst for activity and change. bolically shows that they believe in “We’ve seen it work very well the area so much that they are will- for business owners in other ing to work and invest in a quality areas,” she said. “Once they have business operation. a reason to get to know each other Morrison said HPOA needed a and work together, that creates conference room for board meet- positive synergy. We’re going to ings – big enough to accommo- facilitate that process.” LADWP invites public input on proposed management plan To provide stakeholders with an LADWP Headquarters (John opportunity to review and provide Ferraro Building), 111 N. Hope St. input on the 2015 Urban Water This hearing will be broadcast live Management Plan (UWMP), and viewable via the internet for any- LADWP will hold two public hear- one unable to attend in person. The ings on the draft 2015 UWMP. Input live webcast will allow questions and received at these public hearings will comments during the public hearing. be considered in the as UWMP A link for the webcast will be posted updates are prepared. prior to the meeting at The UWMP is the LADWP’s ladwp.com/uwmp. The second pub- long-term water resources manage- lic hearing will be held in the Valley ment strategy for the next 25 years on March 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the through 2040. The proposed 2015 Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 UWMP calls for reducing the city’s Magnolia Blvd., Encino. reliance on high cost imported water The final 2015 UWMP is expect- supplies using strategies that include ed to be presented to the Board of conservation and groundwater Water and Power Commissioners for improvement, as well was expansion adoption in May 2016. LADWP of storm water capture efforts and plans to submit the 2015 UWMP to recycled water use. the California Department of Water The updates to the 2015 UWMP Resources by July 1. will be consistent with the city’s Public comments can also be sub- goals and policy objectives for a reli- mitted via email to able water supply, such as Mayor [email protected] or U.S. mail to Eric Garcetti’s Executive Directive 5 LADWP JFB, 111. N. Hope Street, and the Sustainable City pLAn. The Room 1460, Los Angeles, CA draft 2015 UWMP and appendices 90012, Attn: Simon Hsu. All com- are available for viewing or down- ments must be received by March load at ladwp.com/uwmp. 16. The first of two public hearings LADWP is required to adopt a will be on March 3 from 6-8 p.m. at UWMP every five years. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 3, 2016 Edinburgh bungalows get historic designation n “It’s a problem that has to be degraded from decades of neglect, Additional studies addressed if we’re going to build termite damage and poor original more units,” he said. “We must do construction,” Green said. determine structures can better for developers. They need Green also echoed Cedillo and be preserved certainty.” said the process to designate the By GreGory Cornfield The developers applied for a structures was not fair to develop- demolition permit last year, which ers. Green said the HCM designa- was placed on hold while an envi- tion sets a bad precedent and deval- The group of neighbors that ral- ronmental impact report for a pro- ues the HCM designation for thou- lied to save a bungalow courtyard posed replacement project was pre- sands of buildings. from demolition in the Fairfax pared. “We’re really disappointed District are celebrating today after In an alleged attempt to take because nothing can happen [at the the city council unanimously decid- advantage of a loophole in the sys- site] anytime soon,” he said. “And ed Wednesday to designate it as a tem, the developer withdrew the that means the existing structures historic-cultural monument original plans and the city reactivat- will remain and be a blight on the (HCM). ed the demolition permit. community, which we hoped to photo by Gregory Cornfield The city council delayed the On the day construction was set eliminate. These buildings aren’t The Edinburgh bungalow courtyard was unanimously deemed a historic- decision in February pending fur- to begin last September, crews met historic.” cultural monument by the city council on Wednesday. ther review and to allow neighbors a group of protestors at the site and The CHC unanimously voted in and owners to come to a consensus a HCM application was filed. favor of designation for the 1923 houses. They were once prevalent been withdrawn and there are no after the city received conflicting Demolition was again halted pend- Spanish Colonial Revival bunga- throughout Hollywood. existing plans for the lot. He added reports about whether the structures ing the designation review. lows. According to the CHC, the The courtyard also “embodies that after the owners discovered could be restored or not. Aaron Green, a representative for Edinburgh Bungalow Courtyard the distinguishing characteristics” that the neighbors did not approve Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th the owners, said their studies “reflects the broad cultural, politi- that are “inherently valuable for the of their proposal, they agreed not to District, said the buildings have showed different results, including cal, economic or social history” of study of a period, style or method finalize any potential proposal until been subject to one of the most concerns about earthquakes and the community for its association of construction,” as an example of they reach an agreement with the thorough reviews he has seen. He sustainability. He said the only way with the rapid development that the bungalow court multi-family community and city council office. thanked the nonprofit Los Angeles to save the buildings is to “strip occurred in Hollywood and its sur- housing type in Hollywood. He added that the designation Conservancy for commissioning an them down to their bare bones and rounding areas in the early 1920s. The Mid City West Community does not mean that the structures independent review that concluded rebuild them in a way that removes The increase in population led to Council also voted in favor of pre- are automatically favorable. the structures – made up of four all original material.” an increased need for housing and serving the bungalow courtyard. “They can put a building on a one-story residential buildings – On Monday, Brian Harris, a the bungalow court became a popu- Green said in February that prior list but that doesn’t change the can be repaired. neighbor of the courtyard who lar alternative to single-family proposals for the property have conditions on the ground.” “It’s time to save the Edinburgh helped rally the community in sup- bungalow courts,” he said. port of HCM designation, sent a let- Director of advocacy at L.A. ter sent to the city council mem- Conservancy, Adrian Scott Fine, bers. He admitted that the buildings confirmed that the nonprofit are not in perfect condition but said requested an independent assess- they can easily be saved. In a battle ment to explore possible remedies over qualified “experts,” he also for the corner double lot at cited several letters from analysts Edinburgh and Waring Avenues. who question the owners’ studies. “Given that there is a path for- Harris said one architect in favor ward for addressing the structural of HCM designation concluded that concerns, we feel confident in con- the buildings could be restored to a tinuing to support this nomination,” condition suitable for occupancy he said in an email. for approximately $125,000, or less The fight between the owners, who planned to demolish the struc- than $16,000 per unit. tures, and their neighbors has been Harris also accused the owners of used as an example of a conversa- concealing the property from tion going on throughout the county “everyone but the owner’s hand- as lawmakers grapple with a boom- picked ‘experts.’” ing housing market and those who “I have pleaded with the owner fear its unintended consequences. to allow an inspection of the prop- The designation is the second victo- erty by my own civil engineer and ry for the neighbors, who also architect, at my sole expense, so secured HCM status for units on that these experts can evaluate the Flores Street that are owned by the condition of the property and mean- same developers, which includes ingfully respond to reports present- Matt Jacobs and Guy Penini, at ed by the owner,” he said. “[The BLDG Edinburgh. owner] steadfastly refused this HCM status restricts the owner’s access, with no stated reason.” plans to demolish the property at Harris also said the owner can 750-756 ½ N. Edinburgh Ave. To “easily” repair the buildings and re- demolish the structures of an HCM, rent them as early as next August. an environmental impact review Green also claimed preserving must be approved by the full city the structures is not a financially council and reviewed by the city’s feasible option. Cultural Heritage Commission Penini, one of the owners with (CHC). BLDG Edinburgh, LLC, said at the Councilman Gil Cedillo voted in PLUM hearing in February that the favor of HCM status for the struc- structures are “inherently an unsafe tures, but noted the “problematic” place to live.” process that can be unfair to devel- The owners claimed that the bun- opers who complete all the neces- galows are beyond repair and that sary paperwork only to be stalled or their studies show the units cannot stopped by the city at the last safely be occupied. minute. “The buildings are severely Free tax filing assistance and family resource fair event On Saturday, March 12, for up to $6,242 in Federal Earned Assemblyman Richard Bloom and Income Tax Credit (EITC) and up California Board of Equalization to $2,653 in the new State Earned Chair Jerome Horton to host a free Income Tax Credit (EITC). tax-filing assistance event to help The event starts at 10 a.m. at low- and moderate-income indi- Santa Monica College at 1510 viduals and families prepare 2015 Pico Boulevard, Room 103 state and federal income tax (next to Fosters Freeze) in Santa returns. Monica. Certified tax preparers will pro- For more information and to vide volunteer income tax prepa- RSVP, visit ration assistance. asmdc.org/members/a50/ or In addition, the volunteer tax boe.ca.gov/app/seminar.aspx?flag preparers will see who qualifies =453. 8 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

FairfaxBy Patricia Sanchez High dribbles toward state playoffs

Fairfax High School’s boys bas- ketball team continued its journey toward the state playoffs with a win against Taft High School on Tuesday in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs. After losing to Narbonne School on Saturday, the team needed the win to ensure a spot in the state tournament and a chance at third place in CIF. The Lions dominated on the court during Tuesday’s game, and photo by Patricia Sanchez by the end of the first half, the Lions had a 7-point lead after neu- Marlborough School’s varsity golf team competes in the fall. Last sea- tralizing Taft’s offense. son, the team finished first in the Mission League. In the second half, the Lions took control offensively scoring 37 points and sinking four 3-point shots. In the last minute, the Lions scored 6 points to end the game 62- 54. Marlborough School golf Senior shooting guard Donald Gipson said he and his teammates were focused on playing hard Byprogram Patricia Sanchez stays Afteron accomplishing par so much throughout every minute of the this year, White said the team is game. photo by Patricia Sanchez Marlborough School’s student determined to take the league title “It was a tough week, but we Fairfax High School’s Babacar Thiombane jumped high above competi- body has boasted a large number of again next fall. fought hard against a very good tors for a slam dunk during the game against Taft High School on athletes for decades. David “We surprised ourselves last team,” Gipson said. “We’re going Tuesday. The Fairfax High Lions beat Taft 62-54. Collicutt, the school’s athletic season,” White said. “We worked to continue to play hard because we director said 70 percent of the all- really hard to win league and I’m know every position counts. We girl student body are involved with proud of what we accomplished. have to keep playing smart to get The Lions need to win three The Lions, who tied for first at least one sport like volleyball, Leila and I both made it to CIF another [win].” games in the state playoffs to move place in the Western League, are basketball, tennis and golf. The [playoffs] but I’d like to see the Gipson scored 8 points in on to the championship game in now 29-4. They have a home game title-defending golf program has a team go further in CIF as well.” Tuesday’s game. Kitani said the Sacramento. Advancing to the next today at 7 p.m. against Birmingham number of shining players. Dizon said winning the league team worked well together round, Kitani said, is beneficial not High School. Next week, the team “We have a lot of students whose title was a rewarding experience, throughout the game and was just for this season, but for next moves on to the state playoffs. The families have someone who plays but having a team to interact with strong offensively and defensively. season as well. time and location of next week’s [golf], so it made sense to create a has been her favorite part of the “It was a very difficult game for “The longer we can prolong the game will be determined after golf program,” Collicutt said. golf program. us because we were coming off a season, the better we’re able to today’s game. “Since we started it years ago, it’s “I play [golf] outside of school. hard loss,” Kitani said. “We had to improve our team,” Kitani said. only gotten better.” Golf is such an individual sport, regroup, and this time if you lose, “We have a good mix of younger Marlborough’s varsity golf team but the team helps us bond,” you’re out. We needed everyone to players, and the longer we play, the started in 2007 with school admin- Dizon said. “During the summer play mentally strong and with [as more our youth matures and gets istrator Laura Morrison and it’s just me competing in tourna- few] errors as possible, which they better.” Fairfax soccer Collicutt. At first, the team had ments alone, so it’s nice to come did.” Kitani said he’s confident his only five players and competed in to school and play on a team. It’s The Lions play today for third team can come out on top today team suffers the South Bay league when they an encouraging environment. We place in the CIF playoffs, but get- because they’ve been strengthen- were learning to come together and help each other out and cheer each ting another win, Kitani said, is ing team chemistry throughout the tough loss play competitively. other on.” crucial in determining their first season. Fairfax High School’s boys varsi- “The South Bay League had a lot The team, Dizon noted, prac- game in the state playoffs. “For us, we have to keep playing ty soccer team made it to the semi- of good competition, and we were tices early in the morning, travels “If we can win this last [CIF] good basketball and make good final round of California just getting our feet on the ground,” together for tournaments and game, combined with our body of plays whether it be on offense or Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Collicutt said. “The girls did their enjoys spending time together work during the season, we can defense,” Kitani said. “The thing playoffs. The Fairfax Lions’ season best.” during the off-season. secure a high seeding for [the] state that I cherish is the fact that we came to an end on Tuesday after a In 2010, Rick Rielly, director of “It’s a lot of fun getting to play [playoffs],” Kitani said. “That have control over what we do. If 3-0 loss against Fremont High golf at the Wilshire Country Club, on a team,” White said. “We’ve means we’ll have a better chance of we play good ball, which we’re School. The Lions made it one was asked to help coach the team. getting a home game and progress- capable of doing, then we can beat round further than last year. The With hard work from the girls and See Marlborough page 9 ing even further.” this team.” Lions ended the season 17-8-4. Rielly’s help, the team has excelled to new heights and doubled its original size. “We’re still a smaller team com- peting against much bigger TREE ACADEMY schools,” Rielly said. “But our tal- ent these last few years has really improved.” The team now competes in the Mission League, and in 2015, Marlborough won the league title. The girls, Rielly said, set a new school record by being the only team at the school to win a league title in the Mission League. Sophomores Olivia White and Leila Dizon set individual school records of their own during the sea- son. The two, who have been play- ing golf since they were 5 years old, said although the team didn’t have an easy season, they set their minds to winning the league title. The team was undefeated in reg- ular play, but during a mid-season OPEN HOUSE tournament, they fell to fourth place. To claim the league title, Sunday, they had to close out the season undefeated and win the end-of-the- March 6 & 13 league tournament. “It was a blessing in disguise,” 2 pm - 3 pm Collicutt said. “The girls had to Darryl Sollerh, Co-Founder, Director play even harder and make no mis- takes.” 5555 West Olympic Blvd. • 424.204.5165 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 3, 2016 Fair raises support for CountyThe Los Angeles creates County Board chief sustainability “Iofficer look forward toposition working togeth- of Supervisors approved a motion “[It’s a] critically er.” homeless families Tuesday co-authored by important step to Mark Gold, associate vice chan- Supervisors Sheila Kuehl, 3rd cellor for environment and sustain- District and Hilda Solis, 1st transform Los ability at UCLA, also praised the District, to establish the first chief Angeles County decision. sustainability officer in Los into a sustainable “[It’s a] critically important step Angeles County. to transform Los Angeles County The sustainability officer will region that into a sustainable region that pro- work with the 37 department man- protects the tects the environment and enhances agers and community stakeholders environment and our economy while ensuring that to develop a countywide sustain- all 10 million of our residents have ability plan and implement envi- enhances our clean air to breathe, clean water to ronmentally-friendly standards and economy...” drink and swim in, and clean soil to processes. plant gardens and for children to The new position will provide -Mark Gold, associate vice play on,” Gold added. photo courtesy of Damian Kevitt leadership to centralize current chancellor for environment The nationwide search for the Local churches, businesses, community groups and L.A. city county sustainability efforts and and sustainability at UCLA new position, which will be part of departments came together on Feb. 27 for the Volunteer Ministers of identify goals and best practices, the county CEO’s office, will begin Southern California’s second annual Hollywood Community Kuehl said. in the spring. Disaster Preparedness Fair. “L.A. County, because of its Community advocates and elect- “As we plan to launch a national A raffle at the event raised more than $1,000 for Family Promise sheer size, has enormous power to ed officials applauded the board’s candidate search this spring, the of the Verdugos, a nonprofit helping homeless and low-income fam- influence the incorporation of sus- approval of the position. board of supervisors marks an ilies achieve sustainable independence. Hundreds attended the fami- tainability practices countywide. “It is a critical position to not exciting new chapter in Los ly-oriented event and participated in free workshops on earthquake My hope is that the chief sustain- only help reduce greenhouse gas Angeles County’s commitment to preparedness, CPR, first aid and self-defense. Rev. Damian Kevitt ability officer will accelerate the emissions and combat the effects of protecting and preserving our envi- (right), regional program coordinator for Volunteer Ministers of vision the board has for using the climate change, it can also improve ronment,” Solis said. “We are Southern California opened the program. He is pictured with Albert county as leverage to rapidly housing, create green jobs and sup- putting our beliefs into action by Hernandez, executive director of Family Promise, and Elena increase environmentally sustain- port environmental justice,” Los seeking a visionary leader who will Semerdjian, field representative for Assemblyman Mike Gatto. able practices throughout L.A.” Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. guide our efforts in sustainability.” Kevitt stressed the importance of being prepared for disasters, which includes helping others. Semerdjian presented certificates of recogni- tion to Family Promise and the Volunteer Ministers of Southern California. Kevitt also presented a certificate of appreciation to Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, for his work in the Hollywood community. The councilman’s representative, Aram Taslagyan, accepted the award on O’Farrell’s behalf. For information, visit www.volunteerministers.org.

Lieu will field questions

duringCongressman telephone Ted Lieu is host- Torrance town refinery hall to climate ing a telephone town hall on change, national security, Social Monday, March 7 from 6:30 to Security and Medicare. 7:30 p.m. “This is a great chance for con- The town hall is an opportunity stituents to hear about the work the for constituents to speak directly congressman has been doing but – with the congressman and voice most importantly - for them to ask concerns. It is the second telephone questions about the issues that mat- town hall meeting Lieu has held ter most to them,” said Jack since taking office, with the first d’Annibale, senior advisor and held last December. director of communications for Lieu is open to discuss all topics Lieu. To participate in the tele- constituents are interested in. phone town hall, call (877)353- Previous topics ranged from veter- 4701. For information, visit ans issues and problems at the www.lieu.house.gov.

Marlborough golf team buildsFrom page 8 on success all become a lot closer because and exposing them to it while we spend so much time together.” they’re young is the best thing to Playing for the golf team has do.” helped the girls become more Many of the players, he said, responsible off the green. Dizon go on to play either in college or said the girls have to be dedicated recreationally. After they gradu- to the team and also learn to be ate, many students continue to more responsible with other pri- support the team. orities as well. “I have a lot of girls who come “It’s really tough, but benefi- back after their senior year to cial in the long run,” Dizon said. cheer on our team,” Rielly said. “You have to manage your time “They stay in touch with the wisely. We miss a lot of school younger players. It really is like a during the season, so we have to family.” stay on top of schoolwork and Marlborough School’s golf make sure we make up every- program includes three teams, a thing.” middle school team and a junior Rielly said the team gives the varsity and varsity team for high girls a support system, and the school students. Collicutt said all sport itself offers them a life-long student are welcome regardless skill. of their experience. “It’s a sport they can play all “The program provides a great their lives,” Rielly said. “It’s not learning experience,” Collicutt like other sports where they play said. “You see experienced play- for a few years and eventually ers get better, and you see new have to stop. The longevity of players improve. The sport just [golf] will take them a long way, continues to grow.” 10 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

HomeboyHomeboy Industries hosted celebrates a cel- ly and to have solar the opportunity training to good for society,” program Andrade said. ebration at its downtown Los thank The Boeing Company, “But now, through my work in Angeles headquarters Tuesday for Bronson Knapp Foundation and Homeboy’s Solar Panel Training Homeboy’s Solar Panel Training Union Bank for their ongoing com- Program, I feel lucky to give back program. mitment to our program. We are and help others while investing in Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti grateful to all of our partners, renewable energy. I’m really proud joined Homeboy Industries founder including Mayor Garcetti, for con- of how our program is now con- Father Greg Boyle at the celebra- tinued leadership in pushing for tributing to creating a safer commu- tion. With support from the Boeing green approaches to reentry by nity and a healthier planet.” Company, Bronson Knapp investing in our program,” said With 82 graduates in 2015, Foundation and Union Bank, and a Thomas J. Vozzo, CEO of Homeboy’s program secured 109 recent investment of $100,000 from Homeboy Industries. “By fostering job placements, as many graduates AT&T, the program will train more our solar program, the men and were placed in multiple positions at than 100 previously incarcerated or women who come through our companies like Semper Solaris, gang-affiliated individuals in solar doors can simultaneously work to Solar Service Center and Wegen panel installation during 2016. overcome their pasts and train in Solar. Thirty-four graduates also “Formerly incarcerated men and smarter and greener practices for passed the North American Board women deserve a second chance to future generations.” of Certified Energy Practitioners rebuild their lives, and a big part of Homeboy’s Solar Panel Training test, which leads to higher pay for that is making sure they have good program has been a pathway to suc- solar installation jobs. The number job opportunities,” Garcetti said. cess for many people including constitutes a 63 percent passing rate “Homeboy Industries has changed David Andrade, who came to for Homeboy’s participants, com- thousands of lives by giving people Homeboy in 2013 after serving a pared to a 40 percent passing rate the tools they need to reenter the 10-year prison sentence. Andrade nationwide. workforce and provide for their worked his way up to assistant pro- Homeboy will expand its voca- families. This solar training pro- gram coordinator for the solar panel tional training programs in 2016 in gram builds on that success by program, and he helps trainees find the construction and manufacturing photo courtesy of Homeboy Industries quickly linking people to pay- the confidence necessary to suc- industries. The organization also Father Greg Boyle (third from left), founder of Homeboy Industries, and checks, and helping to create a more ceed. plans to further develop vocational Mayor Eric Garcetti (fourth from left) came together with city officials and sustainable Los Angeles.” “There was a point in my life opportunities in the culinary and representatives of solar panel companies to celebrate a $100,000 invest- The program partners with the when I thought I could never do business sectors. ment in Homeboy’s solar panel installation training program. East Los Angeles Skills Center, and has trained more than 500 individu- als in solar panel installation since 2008. “We are thrilled to welcome AT&T to the Homeboy Solar fami-

Schiff holds meetings to discuss Rim of the

ValleyU.S. Rep. Adamreport Schiff (D- Burbank) will host a town hall meeting on legislation to preserve the Rim of the Valley Corridor on Tuesday, March 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo’s Witherbee Auditorium. Schiff will also participate in a town hall meeting on the legisla- tion held by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village), on Wednesday, March 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Oak Park, an unincor- porated community in Ventura County. The meetings will allow con- stituents, advocates and homeown- ers to discuss the final report on the Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resources Study. The report exam- ined the possibility of expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMM- NRA) boundary to include the Rim of the Valley, which is along the western and northern edges of the San Fernando Valley. The report recommends significantly expand- ing the existing recreation area, and has been delivered to Congress for review. Schiff is working on legislation to expand the SMMNRA to include the Rim of the Valley and is gathering input from community stakeholders. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive in Griffith Park. The town hall meet- ing in Oak Park will be held at the Oak Park High School, Room G-9, 899 N. Kanan Road. For informa- tion on the study, visit www.nps.gov/pwro/rimoftheval- ley. The public can email com- ments on the report to [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 3, 2016

Legislation would help keep CommunityIrene Larsen, co-founder ofmourns the death of pioneer in magic Academy of Magical Arts (AMA) and its private clubhouse, the Magic digitalCongressman Tedtechnology Lieu recent- Donovan secureand Barbara Comstock Castle, died unexpectedly on Feb. ly helped introduce the National also co-sponsored the legislation. 25 at the age of 79 at her home in Commission on Security and “Strong national security and a Hancock Park. Larsen founded the Technology Challenges bill, strong economy requires strong AMA and Magic Castle with her which will create a digital securi- encryption,” Lieu said. “As an husband, the late William “Bill” ty commission to discuss and original co-sponsor of the bill to Larsen, Jr., and his brother, Milton recommend proposals on how create a Congressional Digital “Milt” Larsen. She is pictured on law enforcement approaches Security Commission, I hope that stage with her husband circa 1980s. investigations without undermin- this bill will enable us to move Irene Larsen’s dedication to ing constitutional privacy protec- forward with a bipartisan, magic helped elevate the AMA to an tions or American competitive- thoughtful conversation between internationally renowned organiza- ness. industry, privacy/consumer tion in the arts community. She was The bill was sponsored by advocates and law enforcement also an outspoken animal rights Congressman Mike McCaul and on the importance of weaving activist who ensured the wellbeing co-sponsored by Lieu, along with encryption and digital security of animals in magic acts and banned Democratic Congress members into our democratic society,” anyone who mistreated them from Susan DelBene, James Langevin, Lieu said. “The commission of performing at the Magic Castle. Jerry McNerney, Eric Swalwell experts has the opportunity to Members of the Larsen family have and Kathleen Rice. Republican examine policy solutions to law performed magic continuously since photo courtesy of the Academy of Magical Arts Congress members Pat Meehan, enforcement concerns while pro- the mid-1920s. The husband and wife duo Bill and Irene Larsen, shown in a photograph Ryan Costello, Blake Farenthold, tecting American security, com- Born Irene Stolz in Stühlingen, Mike Bishop, Will Hurd, Daniel petitiveness and privacy.” Germany on Sept. 25, 1936, Iren circa 1980s, were pioneering magicians in Hollywood. Larsen’s career in magic began by chance when she attended a magic cuit across the country. Larsen and doors in January 1963. They were What does CAMBRA show in 1955 and was asked to Daniel divorced amicably in the married in the fall of that year. In come on stage by American magi- early 1960s. addition to appearing with her hus- Job seekers mean for you? cian John Daniel, who became her She soon began dating Bill band at the club, Irene Larsen husband two years later. Larsen, Jr., a member of one of appeared on popular television [This is the first of a two-part series] Joining her new husband in magic’s most famed family dynas- series including the “Dean Martin invited to America, the couple owned a magic ties. Bill’s parents, William Larsen, Show.” Caries (cavity) management retail store in Pasadena and toured Sr. and Geraldine “Geri” Larsen are After Bill Larsen Jr. passed away by risk assessment was a term with late-night magic shows. Irene considered pioneers in the field of in 1993, Irene Larsen lived the hiringHireLive isfair hosting the “Los first introduced to dentistry in Larsen was the first woman to per- magic. remainder of her life at the Angeles Job Fair” on Wednesday, 2007 and is currently a foun- form the famed “Thin Model Irene assisted Bill Larsen Jr. in his Brookledge estate in Hancock Park, March 9 from 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. dation of how we practice Sawing” illusion, which they devel- magic acts and helped launch the which was purchased by her hus- at the Doubletree Hotel- dentistry at Southern Califor- oped and performed on a show cir- Magic Castle, which opened its band’s parents in 1942. Irene Larsen Downtown. nia Dental Health Associates. is survived by her daughters Erika Positions for inside and outside Basically dentistry has tried to and Heidi Larsen; son Dante Larsen sales reps, account executives, and his wife, Blaire; stepdaughter retail managers, account managers, adapt a medical model to Letters to the Editor Wendy Larsen-Olsen; and grand- customer service technicians, tech- help us to determine the risk children Liberty, Lily and Liam nical sales managers, pharmaceuti- of a patient getting cavities in their diamond level donor, and all Larsen and Jessica Hopkins. The cal sales reps, sales trainers, mer- the future. By assessing the Law on destroying the other mega developers break- family asks that in lieu of flowers, chandisers, mortgage brokers, risk we can then offer individ- council files ing laws, getting density bonuses, donations be made to Tippi financial planners, route sales reps ualized plans to help our pa- height limit eliminations, every Hedren’s Shambala Preserve by vis- and retail managers are available. tients minimize their future sorely needed variance requested and zone iting www.shambala.org, or another 120 S. Los Angeles St. risk of getting cavities. changes. [They are] the very animal welfare organization. www.HireLive.com. Re “City council approves developers the Neighborhood Dr. Kim Kutsch, one of the motion for smoother transitions,” Integrity Initiative will affect. Feb. 25 issue The developer funded dentists behind the CAMBRA Hollywood Chamber PAC was movement, presented at the Actions speak louder than set up so as Gubler stated, “Our most recent World Congress words. New 4th District candidates get elected.” [They of Minimally Invasive Den- Councilman David Ryu has intro- are] puppets for these developers, tistry in September, 2013. He duced a motion to institute a city and they got [Mayor Eric] pointed out that untreated council transition plan that would Garcetti and [Councilman Mitch] dental cavities is the most prevent outgoing council repre- O’Farrell elected. Everyone else sentatives from destroying all common disease in the world they supported lost. today, and even with the ad- records as they leave office. Ryu Voters are not stupid. Once has taken action where no previ- vance use of fluoride in water supported by this PAC, they sell the rate of cavities in the 0-5 ous city council representative their souls and in no way can they dared to walk. Good for him. represent the people they hope year olds in this country is I am pleased to learn that [for- will elect them. A lot of money is growing up at an alarming mer councilman] Tom LaBonge at stake as these developers throw rate. It is also important to agrees with him. At least he it at politicos, chambers and the understand the filling a cavity speaks the right words. business community. Of course, does nothing to change the Apparently destroying the they don’t want an initiative that infection in your mouth. records is not new for our city will give dismissed, ignored citi- council members as they leave zenship a say in how their neigh- office. As a friend asked me, Next week, we’ll examine the borhoods and city are developed. causes. “Doesn’t this make you wonder if There is plenty of legal develop- there was something they might ment going on. This is not anti- have wanted to hide?” It casts a development. dark shadow over their past years of service. Bill Miller Hollywood George Epstein Detroit Street Jonathan Engel, DDS

Trees are a good Estella Goldman, DDS Neighborhood start, but what about Integrity Initiative will sidewalk repairs? protect communities Re “Homeowners dig in to replace dead trees in Hancock Re “Dueling initiatives – shap- Park,” Feb. 25 issue ing L.A. in the voting booth,” Feb. 25 issue What about repairing the side- walks in Windsor Square? [Hollywood Chamber of [Councilman] David Ryu, I voted Commerce president and CEO] for you! 5901 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 205 Leron Gubler loves to make stuff Los Angeles, CA 90036 up. The Hollywood Chamber is Judith Adell 323.934.3341 being carried by Millennium, Los Angeles www.socaldentalhealth.com 12 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press RESTAURANT NEWS March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. margaritas. 7312 Beverly Blvd., with mariachis, commemorative (323)939–2255. All-Star Chef Classic By Jill Weinlein party favors, prizes and bowls of he third annual star-studded housemade chicken tortilla soup All-Star Chef Classic returns to for 85 cents. El Coyote is also TL.A. LIVE in downtown L.A. on salted caramel cupcake ice cream is offering dine-in customers a choice Nationaln National Crab Crab Day Day, Wednesday, March 9-12. More than Salt & Straw’s made with cupcake crumbs, and of one shredded beef, shredded Wednesday, March 9, The 40 Michelin-starred and James Matcha, Matcha Man is a blend of chicken or potato taco with rice Lobster is offering crab cakes Beard Award-winning chefs from O Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Flavoralt & Flashback Straw’s Larchmont cream, blood orange and matcha. and beans, or a cheese enchilada Benedict with Schaner’s poached San Francisco, Paris and Mexico Village and Abbot Kinney ice Another favorite is coconut with with rice and beans, for 85 cents on eggs, Windrose Farm smoked chili will prepare dishes for a four-part cream shops are offering a Flavor salted caramel bars dotted with March 5. The specials are limited hollandaise, arugula and dried S master dinner series held in a cus- Flashback starting Friday, March 4 housemade chocolate ganache. 240 to one per person; not available on tomato and fennel salad during tom-built restaurant stadium. through Thursday, March 31. Fans N. Larchmont Blvd., (323)466- take-out orders. Throughout brunch. Enjoy The Lobster’s crab Participating all-star chefs include voted for the new small-batch arti- 0485; 1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd., March, dine-in guests can also taquitos with avocado puree during Alain Ducasse from Rivea in Las sanal flavors in a social media cam- (310)310-8429. enjoy an El Coyote pizza for 85 happy hour and crack the steamed Vegas, Jose Andres of The Bazaar paign in January. Enjoy creamy cents per table. The El Coyote’s Alaskan king crab served with in Beverly Hills, Ludo Lefebvre of Pots of Gold & Rainbows ice cream managers, owners and service staff lemon and drawn butter or chilled Trois Mec in Los Angeles, and Jon with Lucky Charms marshmallows, planned the month-long specials to dungeness crab with lemon and Shook and Vinny Dotolo from and Lemon Amaretto Sour sherbet El elebrateCoyote El turns Coyote’s 85 85th thank loyal customers. Be sure to sweet mustard. 1602 Ocean Ave., made with lemon egg cream. The Canniversary on Saturday, order El Coyote’s world-famous Santa Monica (310)458-9294. See Restaurant News page 13

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was a Chinese affair. Certain areas Chado Tea Room in China and Formosa, now Taiwan, grow the finest green tea. Japan also grows green tea, how- Traveling the world one cup at a time ever it is cultivated and processed differently. The leaves grown in the Mount Fuji area on the island of Sipping a variety of teas is a Kyushu is known as O-Cha. pleasing and educational experi- Gyokuro is the mellowest of green ence at Chado. Each cup offers teas. Sencha makes up 90 percent exotic aromas and flavors from tea of all Japanese processed leaf tea. leaves grown in China, Japan, Sri We learned matcha is used in Lanka, India, South Africa, Taiwan Japanese tea ceremonies. It’s finely and Argentina. ground green tea turned into a pow- Located in the Hollywood and der. When added to hot water, it’s Highland complex near the Dolby By Jill Weinlein beaten rapidly with a whisk. Theater, Chado Tea Room is touted For more exotic fruit-flavored as a “tea lovers paradise,” with over teas, Chado’s list includes teas 300 varieties of tea. Once seated, inspired by wine, like Pink Sonoma you are given a tea “bible” filled their teas. made with white tea, rose petals, with pages of caffeinated and I asked about the fantasy flavor jasmine flowers and Cabernet fla- decaffeinated green, white, herbal tea called White Christmas. It is voring. A white Champagne rasp- and black teas. made with Bai Mu Dan white tea, berry tea made with white tea, saf- Chado gets its name from the orange peel, almonds, rose petals, flowers and raspberry is very floral. word “cha” in Chinese meaning cinnamon chips, and apple pieces We ordered a pot of tea to sip “tea” and the word “do” in and gives the essence of holiday with a selection of four sandwiches. Japanese which means “way.” flavors. I chose the Hawaiian cocktail tea Together Chado means “tea way.” My friend inquired about a few with pineapple, papaya, orange, photo by Jill Weinlein The servers are knowledgable and of the green teas. According to our mango, raisins, rose hips and hibis- Enjoy scrumptious desserts with an individual pot of tea during high tea willing to educate guests about server, for thousands of years, tea cus. It offered flavors of summer at Chado. peach with a pleasing pineapple scent. enjoy a good cup of tea. At a table red bush is an herb that is grown in My friend ordered a black tea, next to us, the guests ordered a South Africa. This herb is highly after learning that Assam in blooming tea. Chado offers flower- rich in antioxidants with health Northeast India is the single largest ing teas made with top-quality benefits, and it is naturally caffeine tea-growing region on Earth and buds, hand-tied into a multitude of free. produces only black tea. The shapes, including seashells, hearts, While enjoying our desserts, we Assam Jungle Cabernet has licorice pagodas, and mushrooms. During learned about loose herbal blends root with cinnamon and Cabernet the steeping process, these teas and the medicinal benefits of drink- flavoring. unfurl to reveal long leaves and ing tea. Our server suggested that if A lovely three tier rack was pre- sometimes delicate flowers inside. we feel a cold coming on, sip rasp- sented with four different tea sand- For those who enjoy Chai tea, berry leaf as a tea. It’s good for sore wiches on soft potato bread. they offer an excellent selection throats and is also a stimulant and Limerick sandwiches are filled with including a special Wedding Chai. digestive aid. cream cheese and sliced green It’s a blend of black tea, green car- Eucalyptus when dried is an anti- English cucumbers. The Punjab damom, and vanilla bits. septic and good to breathe in to sandwich had a layer of eggs mari- Mate is very popular in treat chest congestion. Rose hips nated in a Lapsang Souchong Argentina and Brazil and is a great are high in vitamin C and a great smoked tea with mayonnaise and coffee substitute. Chado sells four remedy for coughs. The Japanese sliced green onions. My favorite different types of mate. One of their golden chrysanthemum flowers are was the chicken sandwich with a most popular is the roasted mate known to reduce blood pressure cranberry lingonberry sauce. Last, carnaval with cocoa, rooibos, sun- when sipped as a tea. was an open face smoked salmon flower, cactus, cornflowers and Next time you are seeking an ele- sandwich with a layer of cream almonds. gant family affair, business lunch, cheese and topped with a sprig of For those who prefer a fruity mother and daughter outing, or fresh baby dill and a slice of lemon. essence, Chado serves fruit tisanes ladies lunch, a pot of tea with finger On the middle tier were two blends of flowers, usually made sandwiches and a few sweets is an warm scones served with Chado’s from hibiscus with fruits and enjoyable dining experience. homemade cream, fresh sliced berries. The tea offers a great deep Chado Tea Room is located at strawberries, and berry jam. Our red infusion. There is also a blood 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Suite #209, server recommended that we eat orange tea made with orange peel (323)472-8111 and is open from 11 these first, while they were still and blossoms, rose hips, rose a.m. to 7 p.m. The last seating is at warm. petals, and sweet lemon flavoring. 6 p.m. The downtown Los Angeles On the bottom plate were two Kids enjoy the Peppermint Patty Chado is at the Japanese American shortbread cookies and two pastry tea made with peppermint leaves, National Museum. 369 E. 1st cups filled with a chocolate mousse chocolate chips and chocolate fla- St.(213)258-2531. Chado Tea photo by Jill Weinlein and single raspberry on top. vor. They also like the rooibos piña Room in Pasadena is located at 79 The Chado tea room is elegantly appointed and a lovely place to enjoy This location gets a lot of tourists colada with shredded coconut, N. Raymond, (626)431-2832. high tea including a three-tiered tray of goodies. visiting Hollywood and locals who pineapple and vanilla. Rooibos or www.chadotea.com.

nary-themed auction with proceeds and horseradish cream sauces. Try dishes incorporating local, non-GMO glycemic juices, antioxidant- Restaurant News benefiting the foundation’s educa- the eight-ounce hanger steak with and organic products – a deeply per- packed snacks, salads, soups, From page 12 tion and mentorship opportunities umami butter. 1534 Montana Ave., sonal cause for the owner. Sharable smoothies and super food elixirs. for culinary professionals. Auction Santa Monica. (310)829-3990. plates include The Hendrickson, Unlike typical juice-only cleanses, Animal in Los Angeles. Two tast- items include a dinner for four at made with spearmint tea crusted rack Beaming incorporates fresh salads, ing events are in the open, market- Republique in Los Angeles and a of lamb with crispy pee wee potatoes; soups and snacks so customers style chef’s arena. An interactive two-night stay at the Fairmont pork osso bucco made with sustain- never starve or feel depleted. children’s cooking class will also Grand Del Mar in San Diego. The Comfort cuisine & able Niman Ranch pork; and a week- Beaming has three locations: 605 be held. 1005 W. Chick Hearn St., first seating is 5 to 6:30 p.m., and a jazz at Le Petit Paris ly rotating selection of foie gras spe- N. La Cienega Blvd., (310)299- downtown Los Angeles. www.all- second seating is 8 to 9:30 p.m. The ooking for home cooking in Los cials on “Foie Gras Fridays.” 7691; 1426 Montana Ave., starchefclassic.com. dinner is $195 per person. 1104 Angeles? Cannes-based restau- Weekend brunch includes fried (310)299-7622; 131 S. Barrington Wilshire Blvd., (310)395-0881. Lrateurs David and Fanny Rolland’s chicken and waffles with a house Ave., (310)299-7538. menu at Le Petit Paris offers grand- scramble. The restaurant also offers Culinary celebration ma’s luscious chicken stew with an extensive cocktail menu. Order a potatoes, diced bacon and onions. #19 cocktail with house-infused Family recipes Enjoy the dish while listening to orange bourbon mixed with fresh Wine hour at at Melissehef Josiah Citrin of Melisse Wednesday Night Jazz on March 9 lemon, lime and orange. 4525 Calle Restaurant and six of his peers served at Ox & Son Pizza Romana x & Son chef Brad Miller’s with singer Leslie Nesbitt. 418-420 Mayor, Torrance. (310)378-8119. uests are invited to explore Pizza Cwill prepare a culinary celebration signature marinade for his 10- S. Spring St., (213)217-4445. Romana owner Alex Palermo’s to support the Ment’or BKB Oounce char-crusted filet mignon Gcurated collection of regional Italian Foundation on Sunday, March 13. with blue cheese herb butter is a wines in the casual, neighborhood Enjoy a seven-course prix-fixe family recipe. The sauce recipe was Beaminghat do café Chrissy Teigan, pizzeria’s unpretentious environ- menu featuring contemporary handed down by his father, Gary Hey 19 Public Common and Ellie Goulding ment. The new Romano-inspired late Parisian fare including porcini “Ox” Miller, a Chicago butcher Whave in common? They enjoy a night special includes pizza bianca mushroom lasagna; seared Liberty who is the restaurant’s namesake. Houseey 19 Public South House, namedBay after midday pick up or meal at with salumi and baked pasta al forno. Farms duck with foie gras; and Gary Miller instilled a love for all owner Demi Stevens’ son’s Beaming. Founder Lisa The dishes are paired with glasses charcoal grilled Snake River Farms things meat in his son Brad. At Ox Hhockey jersey number and a classic Odenweller has established herself from a rotating selection of red, white rib eye steaks with green garlic & Son, the Butcher Block section Steely Dan song, showcases modern as an organic entrepreneur special- and sparkling wines for $6. The spe- gnocchi Parisienne, sweet carrots, on the menu offers meats with port takes on classic American dishes. izing in cleansings and raw food. cials are available from 9 p.m. to pea shoots and Meyer lemon vinai- green peppercorn, carrot top Stevens works hand-in-hand with Beaming’s chef created healthy closing. 615 N. La Brea Ave., grette. Citrin is also hosting a culi- chimichurri, miso lime bearnaise executive chef Vasili Tavernakis on menu items including low- (323)939-1148. 14 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Norton. burglarized a vehicle parked in the theft in the 6400 block of 1200 block of N. Cherokee. Hollywood at 2 p.m. An unknown suspect attempted to rob a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a P OLICE B LOTTER At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Colgate and Sherbourne at 12:15 vehicle parked in the 1200 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 400 p.m. N. Cherokee at 3 a.m. block of S. Gramercy. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood and the areas patrolled At 1:10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:05 a.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect robbed a vic- robbed a victim in the 7000 block a victim during a domestic vio- by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Feb. 22 and tim near the corner of Oakwood of Hollywood. lence incident in the 1400 block of Feb. 28, and were compiled from www.crimemapping.com. To report a and Western at 5:40 p.m. N. Martel. crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire Division (213)473-0489 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect theft in the 8700 block of Santa An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. committed a petty theft in the 8300 Monica at 3 p.m. cle parked in the 800 block of block of Santa Monica. Lorraine at 8:20 a.m. At 3:55 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 22 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 6900 block At 12:10 p.m., a suspect assaulted petty theft in the 300 block of N. of Melrose. a victim during a domestic vio- At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 1600 block of N. Fuller at 11:04 a.m. Stanley at 8:56 p.m. lence incident in the 1000 block of committed a petty theft in the 900 An unknown suspect committed a Hayworth. block of Palm. At noon, an unknown suspect At 11:10 p.m., an unknown sus- petty theft near the corner of pect assaulted a victim in the 8700 Formosa and Third at 5:45 p.m. An attempted burglary was report- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a grand theft in the 6100 block of Colgate. block of Melrose. ed in the 7800 block of Melrose at tim in the 1200 block of Vine at 1 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect 5:25 p.m. p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- stole a bicycle in the 800 block of cle parked in the 8600 block of W. S. Mansfield. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 500 block of N. Laurel at 12:30 p.m. Olympic at 11:30 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a petty theft in the 300 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the corner of Poinsettia and block of S. Western. At 12:45 p.m., a theft was reported Feb. 26 tim near the corner of Selma and Sunset. Las Palmas at 10:45 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a in the 900 block of N. Fairfax. At 12:17 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 8800 block of At 11:45 p.m., a suspect assaulted petty theft in the 100 block of N. La Burton Way at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a grand theft in the cle parked in the 8700 block of El 7900 block of Norton. a victim during a domestic vio- Cienega at 6:40 p.m. lence incident in the 1800 block of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Tovar at 12:57 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Whitley. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the stole a vehicle parked in the 6300 900 block of Ogden. At 3:26 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 6300 block of robbed a victim in the 6200 block Hollywood at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 27 block of Warner. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of Wilshire. tim in the 300 block of S. La Brea At 3 a.m., a suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 28 at 7:35 p.m. A theft was reported in the 6000 theft in the 6800 block of Sunset. committed a grand theft in the block of Olympic at 6:15 p.m. 1400 block of N. Cahuenga. At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:45 p.m., a theft was reported An unknown suspect burglarized a assaulted a victim in the 600 block in the 400 block of S. Western. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 400 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- of N. Sweetzer. committed a petty theft in the 5200 Westminster at 9 a.m. cle parked in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire. San Vicente at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 900 block of At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7600 block of Crenshaw at 7:51 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 400 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly at 2 p.m. victim near the corner of Yucca At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect and Highland at 8:15 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 6600 block of Yucca. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6700 block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect committed a SuspectA Los Angeles residentsentenced who were more financiallyin bank sound than fraudThe specific scheme tax count to which burglary in the 100 block of N. defrauded churches in a $4.2 mil- they were. Peggese later submitted Peggese pleaded guilty was the fil- Sycamore at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 7900 block of W. lion mortgage scheme was sen- the false loan applications to ing of his 2008 tax return. Peggese Third at 9:15 p.m. tenced on Feb. 22 to one year and Broadway Federal Bank. admitted he had $106,325 in addi- Feb. 23 one day in prison. Broadway Federal Bank issued tional gross business receipts for At midnight, an unknown suspect At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Chester Peggese, 59, of Los mortgages to the churches based on 2008 that he did not report on his burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 7900 Angeles, pleaded guilty to one the false statements about their tax return. 500 block of Sweetzer. block of Santa Monica. count each of bank fraud and filing financial status. Peggese’s co-con- A portion of the gross business a false tax return. U.S. District spirator, Paul Ryan, an employee at receipts not reported was from the An unknown suspect burglarized a A vehicle theft was reported in the Court Judge Manuel L. Real also Broadway Federal Bank, provided scheme to defraud Broadway 6700 block of Yucca at 11:30 p.m. vehicle parked in the 1900 block of ordered Peggese to pay $4.2 mil- a template for presenting financial Federal Bank. Carmen at 12:10 a.m. lion in restitution to Broadway information to ensure the church Peggese had additional gross Feb. 25 Federal Bank and $38,609 to the loan applications with inflated business receipts in 2007 and 2009 At 1:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Internal Revenue Service. financial information would be that were not reported on his tax stole a bicycle in the 1300 block of According to a plea agreement, approved. returns. He owes $38,609 in taxes. N. Alta Vista. committed a petty theft in the 1700 block of Wilcox. Peggese claimed to be a consultant Peggese received payments out Ryan, 48, of Los Angeles, plead- An attempted burglary was report- who could help churches obtain of escrow on the loans and would ed guilty in July 2014 to one count ed in the 1200 block of N. An unknown suspect assaulted a mortgage loans to purchase proper- kick back a portion of the funds to of receiving bribes and rewards as a Mansfield at 2 a.m. victim in the 800 block of S. Hobart ty or refinance existing mortgages Ryan. bank employee. He is scheduled to at 2:15 a.m. from Broadway Federal Bank. The specific bank fraud count to be sentenced by U.S. District Court At 7:10 a.m., an unknown suspect From 2007 to 2009, Peggese met which Peggese pleaded guilty was Judge S. James Otero on May 9. assaulted a victim in the 8700 At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect with church representatives and submitting false financial informa- Ryan faces a statutory maximum block of W. Gracie Allen. committed a petty theft in the 5400 block of Sunset. obtained financial information tion for an unidentified church to sentence of 30 years in prison and a required for loan applications. Broadway Federal Bank in June $1 million fine. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Unidentified co-conspirators 2007. The loss to Broadway The defendant will also likely be tim in the 4800 block of Hollywood An unknown suspect committed a at 10 a.m. petty theft near the corner of Ivar altered the financial information to Federal Bank on the loan was more required to pay $353,925 in restitu- and Selma at 3 a.m. make it appear as if the churches than $403,000. tion to Broadway Federal Bank. At 1 p.m., a theft was reported in the 6300 block of W. Third. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 8400 An unknown suspect committed a block of W. Third. petty theft in the 1600 block of N. El Centro at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a TwoTwo defendants defendants have been found Statesconvicted District Judge Philipof Medicare S. dent providers also scam led to more than petty theft in the 6100 block of W. guilty of laundering millions of dol- Gutierrez scheduled sentencing for $10 million fraudulent Medicare At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 7:30 a.m. lars that were illegally obtained in a Sarkissian on June 6 and Pogosian claims, according to court docu- committed a petty theft in the 100 health care fraud scheme. The on June 27. Pogosian faces a statu- ments. block of The Grove. At 8:35 a.m., an unknown suspect defendants billed Medicare for tory maximum sentence of 40 years Smith, 58, pleaded guilty to five committed a burglary in the 600 block of Masselin. equipment and tests that were not in federal prison, and Sarkissian counts of health care fraud and is An unknown suspect committed a medically necessary and were could be sentenced to up to 190 scheduled to be sentenced on May burglary in the 900 block of N. Spaulding at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- sometimes never provided. years in prison. 2. She faces a statutory maximum cle parked in the 900 block of S. Edgar Pogosian, also known as Sarkissian operated a clinic on sentence of 50 years in federal La Brea at 8:45 a.m. Edgar Hakobyan, 32, was found Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park and prison. Feb. 24 guilty of one count of money laun- worked there with a physician’s Sarkissian laundered the fraudu- At 6:30 a.m., unknown suspect At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect dering as well as conspiracy to assistant, L’Tanya Smith, who was lent proceeds through five bogus assaulted a victim in the 6800 stole a vehicle parked in the 6000 commit money laundering. also convicted in the case. Between corporations set up by two other block of Hollywood. block of Santa Monica. Karen “Gary” Sarkissian, 44, was July 2009 and March 2010, Smith men who have also been convicted convicted of six counts of money prescribed or ordered medically in the case. The two co-conspirators An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a laundering and five counts of health unnecessary tests, equipment and deposited millions of dollars from vehicle parked in the 500 block of vehicle parked in the 700 block of S. Highland at 10 a.m. care fraud, as well as conspiring to services. The prescriptions and test- fraudulent proceeds into bank Hauser at 10 a.m. commit money laundering. ing orders led to more than $1.2 accounts for the companies and Pogosian and Sarkissian were million in fraudulent claims to then wrote checks from the corpo- At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At noon, an attempted burglary pect committed a theft in the 6700 was reported in the 1400 block of found guilty following a three-week Medicare. Smith’s orders for med- rations to themselves and their rela- block of Sunset. N. Mansfield. jury trial in federal court. United ical equipment through indepen- tives, including Pogosian. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 March 3, 2016

Honorary Bat Girl contest raises Hispanic Media Coalition honors actor Luis Guzmán The National Hispanic Media awarenessMajor League Baseball for hasbreastA panel cancer of guest judges, includ- Coalition (NHMC) held its 19th launched the 2016 Honorary Bat ing Dodgers pitcher Scott Kazmir, annual NHMC Impact Awards Girl Contest, which will recognize will help select the winning submis- Gala on Feb. 26 at the Beverly one fan per MLB team who has sions based on originality, quality Wilshire Hotel. The event honored been affected by breast cancer and of writing, demonstration of com- individuals who have contributed has demonstrated a commitment to mitment to breast cancer awareness to positive portrayals of Latinos. battling the disease. and public appeal. Pictured are actor Luis Guzmán Los Angeles Dodger fans ages 18 The Honorary Bat Girl program (left) and Alex Nogales, president and older can share stories about was introduced in 2009 to raise and CEO of the National Hispanic themselves or loved ones who are awareness and to support the annual Media Coalition. “Going to Bat Against Breast “Going to Bat Against Breast “The issue of diversity in enter- Cancer” by visiting Cancer” initiative, tainment can no longer be a black- HonoraryBatGirl.com. Participants which is commem- white dialogue. It has to include can win a chance to be recognized orated on Latinos, Asian-Americans, Native on-field by the Dodgers on Mother’s Day. Americans and women,” Nogales Monday, May 9 during a game Over the last said. “Every community has its against the New York Mets at seven years, creative [contributors] and we Dodger Stadium. Fans also are thousands of [gathered] at the Impact Awards to photo courtesy of NHMC invited to visit the website to vote unique testimo- honor ours and inspire more.” for the inspirational stories, which nials have been Guzmán received the award for of the industry. We have the talent, award for Outstanding Online provide hope and help motivate submitted and Outstanding Performance in Film we have the know-how. It is Series; and television host John others in the fight against breast millions of fan and Television. He spoke about the important for us as a community to Quiñones, who was recognized cancer. Entries can be submitted by votes have lack of diversity on film sets. represent ourselves.” with the NHMC’s Lifetime breast cancer survivors, friends and been cast. “The constant question I get is, Additional honorees included Achievement Award. ESPN was family, advocates and supporters For informa- ‘When is Hollywood going to let actresses Andrea Navedo and also presented with the through April 14. tion, visit HonoraryBatGirl.com. Latinos in?’ We are writers, direc- Stephanie Beatriz, who received Outstanding Commitment and tors, make-up people, sound peo- Outstanding Performance in a Outreach to the Latino Community ple,” Guzmán added. “There’s Television Series Awards; “East Award. For information, visit nothing wrong with taking control Los High,” which received an www.nhmc.org. Truth Awards honor African American

LGBTQAward-winning community actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, The DIVA Foundation and RunnersThe American raise Academy funding of received for any allergy real treatment and for asthmaFoundation, programs which supports research Better Brothers Los Angeles are holding the second annual Truth Awards Allergy, Asthma & Immunology them,” Dickerson said. “After final- on the prevention of and cure for Gala and Dinner on Sunday, March 5 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Foundation is holding its fourth ly seeing an allergist a few years asthma and allergic and immunolog- Hollywood. annual “Light Up the Night” 5K ago, I now know how important it is ic disease. Reality television stars Omarosa Manigault, of “The Apprentice” and Run/Walk on Sunday, March 6 at the to get help.” Registration is $45 and is avail- “Celebrity Apprentice,” and Karamo Brown of “The Next 15” will host the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Centers for Disease Control able at www.aaaai.org. Onsite regis- event. Grammy-nominated recording artist Frenchie Davis will perform. Hall of Fame NFL player Eric estimates that 6.8 million children tration opens at 4:30 p.m. at the Los The Truth Awards celebrate openly gay and lesbian African Americans Dickerson will be the grand marshal. have asthma, 6.6 million suffer from Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. whose accomplishments have positively affected the LGBTQ community. “Personally, I have had allergies hay fever and 4.1 million children Figueroa St. Warm-up activities The black-tie gala will honor trailblazing African-American men and women my whole life. I suffered through my have food allergies.Proceeds from begin at 5:15 p.m. and the run/walk including Bishop Yvette Flunder, Aaron Walton, Rev. Jenenne Macklin, allergies in the NFL, too, and never the run/walk will benefit the AAAAI starts at 5:30 p.m. Gregory Bunn, Demetrius McCoy, Judge Darrin P. Gayles, Gerarnd McCallum and Darryn Harris. The DIVA Foundation founder Sheryl Celebrating 70 years of Lee Ralph said she is especially pleased to partner with Better Brothers Los Angeles on the gala. Both organizations believe a Our People, Our Places healthy African American community – where individuals live free of shame and stigma and are recognized as equal – is critical to fight to end HIV/AIDS. This year’s honorees represent clergy and the creative arts, entertainment, business, law and political fields. Tickets are $150. The Taglyan Cultural Complex is located at 1201 Vine St. photo courtesy of Better Brothers LA Visit www.BetterBrothersLA.com for Omarosa Mangigault, left, will information. host the event.

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Bar association honors legal standouts Founded 1946 The Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) held its sixth annual BHBA Litigation Awards Dinner on Feb. 17 at the Montage, Beverly Hills. SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE Judge Stephen Reinhardt (right), presiding justice of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, received the Ronald M. George Award for APRIL 21, 2016 Judicial Excellence. The award was named for the former California Supreme Court chief justice who retired in 2011 and was the award’s first recipient. Trial attorney Morgan Chu, a partner and chair of the Litigation Call (323)933-5518 for advertising rates and information. Group at Irell & Manella LLP, received the organization’s Excellence in Advocacy Award. Chu is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost trial Visit beverlypress.com and click the 70th Anniversary icon. attorneys. For information, visit www.bhba.org. 16 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

New exhibition honors the Hammer Museum spotlights NCJWLA hosts works of music philanthropist dance and music collaboration ‘National Day of Unplugging’ The National Council of Jewish Women L.A. (NCJWLA) will host a morning of reflection and mindful prac- tice on Sunday, March 6 starting at 8:45 a.m. in conjunction with the National Day of Unplugging. The event will take place at NCJWLA’s Council House. Before the event, participants will be given “sleeping bags” to put their cell phones in. The event will focus on breathing techniques, reflection and listen- ing. The Council House is located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. All attendees must pre-regis- ter no later than Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. photo courtesy of The Library of Congress For information and to regis- ter visit ncjwla.org.

The Library of Congress exhi- “Ancient Voices of Children,” all bition “Chamber Music: The Life of which premiered onstage in the and Legacy of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Auditorium. Coolidge” will come to Los In conjunction with the exhibi- Angeles at the Library of tion, the Library of Congress photo by Hazel Larsen Archer SHOULD I Congress Ira Gershwin Gallery, started its 90th anniversary con- located in the Walt Disney cert season last October with The Hammer Museum will Pianist Aron Kallay will accom- SEEK HELP Concert Hall, on Saturday, March more than 90 concerts, films, lec- screen Elliot Caplan’s documentary pany the performance, playing 5. tures, workshops and special pre- “Cage/Cunningham” on music by Cage and Christian Wolff. WITH MY The exhibition highlights the sentations. Wednesday, Mach 9 at 7:30 p.m. Choreographer Polly Motley will life and achievements of The programming continues The documentary chronicles the also perform “Glyph,” a whimsical ESTATE Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, through May. 50-year collaboration between 1951 work by dancer and teacher whose philanthropy helped make The Library of Congress Music Merce Cunningham (pictured) and Katherine Litz of Black Mountain PLANNING? chamber music available to all. Division, with more than 21 mil- composer John Cage – two of the College. t is possible to prepare one’s In 1925, Coolidge built the lion items, holds the world’s country’s most influential artists. It The screening and performances own estate plan using do-it- Coolidge Auditorium at the largest music collection from examines the integration of coincide with the exhibit “Leap yourself software or fill-in-the- Library of Congress. opera, stage and screen musicals, Buddhism into their work and their Before You Look: Black Mountain blank forms. It is unlikely, howev- The auditorium ensured that chamber music, jazz and lives together. College 1933-1957,” on view er, that these methods will result in Coolidge’s support for contempo- American popular song. The Hammer Museum also pre- through May 15 at the museum. It I rary music would continue for The Music Division is home to a suitable solution that accom- sents Cunningham’s newly recon- is the first comprehensive U.S. plishes all of your objectives. It is many generations. approximately 600 archival col- structed work “Changeling” on exhibition on the college, a small Coolidge and her foundation lections documenting the lives Friday, March 18 and Saturday, experimental school in North generally advisable to consult have been responsible for the cre- and careers of noteworthy com- March 19 at noon and 2 p.m. Silas Carolina that continues to influence with a qualified attorney who can ation of classic chamber music posers and performers. Riener will perform the piece, with art practice. interpret the various laws dealing such as Béla Bartók’s monumen- The Walt Disney Concert Hall excerpts from other early The Hammer Museum is located with property rights, taxes, wills, tal “String Quartet No. 5,” is located at 111 S. Grand Ave. Cunningham works performed by at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- trusts and probate. Samuel Barber’s “Hermit For information, visit dancers from the L.A. 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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ can’t West Hollywood celebrates skadooshA little Jack Black goes past a long predecessorsAnd then things go wrong. Panda” had one central problem: a way. Now imagine an entire village Remember the Furious Five? fanboy becoming a warrior without Women’s History Month of obnoxious pandas. What Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey an ounce of real training. His only could’ve been a promising third (Jackie Chan), Viper (Lucy Liu), real powers were his size and his chapter for the beloved Dragon Mantis (Seth Rogen), Crane (David ability to take a punch. But Shifu Warrior Po (Black) is more juvenile Cross) and their leader Master Shifu learned how to teach him using his than ever – a missed opportunity on (Dustin Hoffman). They play sec- unique skill set. Still, his gluttonous all fronts for “Kung Fu Panda 3.” ond fiddle to a slew of his kin. This appetite persisted, and so too did a Everything starts so well. is “Shrek Forever After” all over potentially problematic message. Oogway (Randall Duk Kim), the again. A film where no one gets to And here we are repeating that awesome turtle kung fu master from grow except the lead. same problem. This time, Shifu has the first film, seems to be enjoying This is a big step down from the stepped aside to let the Dragon his time in the spirit realm until Kai second installment where the whole Warrior teach the Furious Five. It (J.K. Simmons), an old foe, quickly crew fought together and even grew. goes terribly. But Po finds a way to defeats him, acquiring the necessary The stinger at the end (that whole teach the pandas when they must chi to reenter the physical world. “pandas are still alive” bit) left learn to defend themselves. He His return could mark the end for much to anticipate. builds on their strengths so they Photo courtesy of West Hollywood everyone as he continually van- But in place of a lost culture pre- never need to change. Yay. Sorry, quishes all who stand in his way. served in the mist, we just get Jack that whole “never change” bit might On Sunday, March 6, West West Hollywood’s Arts and Po only has one chance. He must 2.0, an entire village that might work in a yearbook, but it’s annoy- Hollywood will host several Cultural Affairs Commission, learn to control chi, but only the make you hope all pandas become ing and probably needs rethinking. events to commemorate the Women’s Advisory Board, ancient pandas knew how. Luckily, extinct. For all its flaws, “Panda 3” is still Women’s History Month. the City’s Russian Advisory Po recently ran into his long-lost “Kung Fu Panda 3” will entertain a beautiful production, complete West Hollywood’s Russian Board and the L.A. Art dad, Li (Bryan Cranston), who vol- the kids, but adults will definitely with unique characters. New addi- Advisory Board and the Association will host an opening unteers to take him to the last panda know they’re watching a kids’ film tion Mei Mei (Kate Hudson), a Women’s Advisory Board will reception for the “EXPOSED” stronghold where he can train. This – like “Madagascar” aware. (Only sassy panda who wants to get all up host an International Women’s exhibition, an art show celebrat- might bode well for the fight kids “like to move it, move it.”) This in Po’s fur, has her moments, once Day event on Sunday from noon ing local women artists from 3-6 between good and evil, but Po’s is all business as usual, cheap jokes you get used to her. to 4 p.m. at Plummer Park’s p.m. at the Plummer Park adopted father, Mr. Ping (James without the cleverness of the previ- That’s the central problem. The Fiesta Hall located at 7377 Santa Community Center, located at Hong), fears losing his son, so the ous installments. filmmakers don’t know how to use Monica Blvd. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. dumpling-making goose tags along. From the beginning, “Kung Fu any of these characters. And while The theme for the event is The exhibition will be open Cranston is an incredible actor, the “Pledge for Parity.” Men and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Lex Luthor we should have in the women are encouraged to make April 8. upcoming “Batman v. Superman,” a pledge to advocate for equal West Hollywood’s Women’s he’s unmemorable here. Oddly access to education regardless of Advisory Board will also present enough, Fred Tatasciore’s take on gender. the annual street pole banner dis- the character in only one line at the International Women’s Day play of notable women along end of part two was far better, more has been observed worldwide Santa Monica Boulevard fitting. since the early 1900s. West throughout March, in celebration The “Kung Fu Panda” franchise Hollywood’s celebration is co- of Women’s History Month. remains stronger than most sponsored by the city’s Russian The banners will be displayed DreamWorks animated films. Advisory Board, Women’s between La Cienega Boulevard That’s why this one is so disappoint- Advisory Board and the Arts and and Crescent Heights Boulevard, ing, a point more clearly visible than Cultural Affairs Commission, as as well as between Vista Street the use of “Kung Fu Fighting.” So well as the American-Russian and Poinsettia Place. cliché, so trite, so easy. And those Business Council and the Time For information, visit moments are far too many. Presses recreational club. weho.org. photo courtesy of Fox Pictures

Pilgrim School teacher will ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ Pilgrim School Science teacher and Science Bowl sponsor Bryan Cardella will begin a month-long project starting in March in which he will save all of his paper, plastic, glass, metal and other recyclables for an entire month. Cardella will weight the total mass in kilograms each day and write a blog entry each evening about the experience. Cardella said he hopes the pro- ject will inspire his students and the community to “reduce, reuse and recycle.” Pilgrim students will have the opportunity to guess how many kilograms Cardella will collect over the month, and prizes will be given to the students who come closest to guessing the actual weight. “I’m excited to have begun this weird project of mine,” Cardella said. “Already after Day 1 I have become hyper-aware of how much trash I am responsible for. As the days go on in March I hope to be smarter about the waste I produce, which will hopefully lead to reduc- ing my footprint on this planet,” For information, visit onemon- thofwaste.weebly.com. 18 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Hollywood honors the memory of L.A. radio host American DJ and radio person- 10 L.A. Radio Personalities of All ality Charlie Tuna passed away in Time” in 1997 by the Los Angeles his sleep on Feb. 19. Radio People readers. Flowers were placed on Tuna’s In 2007 and 2013, Tuna was star, located at 1560 Vine St., on elected by his LARadio.com Feb. 29 by the Hollywood Historic broadcast peers as one of the “Top Trust. 10 Los Angeles Radio Tuna worked as a morning drive Personalities.” radio personality for more stations Fans remember him for the joy, Fairfax Lions score big and formats than anyone in Los laughter and love of music he Angeles radio history. brought to many throughout the Tuna hosted nationally syndicat- world with his presence on the ed radio shows since the early radio. 1970s including the “Armed Throughout his career, he raised Forces Radio Network” for a 25- nearly $2.5 million for Children’s year, 6000-show run from 1971 to Hospital in L.A. with his annual 1996. “Tunathon.” In 1990, the Hollywood Memorial donations can be Chamber of Commerce honored made to Children’s Hospital Los Tuna by presenting him with a star Angeles. on the Walk of Fame. For information, visit Tuna was voted one of the “Top chla.org/donate. photo by Patricia Sanchez

Film fest calls young filmmakers to express themselves South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles (SEEfest) announced it will host a Youtube contest for young filmmakers set to run April 28-May 5. The deadline to enter is March 26. The contest is open to anyone ages 18-27, and it is free to enter. The contest is run online and was created by the organization’s social media team. Young filmmakers are encour- aged to create a video under three Fairfax High School forward Taj Adams (right) was pictured minutes showing how they express in the Feb. 9, 2012 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly themselves. Press during a home win against Hamilton High School. The “We are proud of Tamara Gavric photo courtesy pf SEEfest Lions had a record of 25-5 that year, losing in the Division II and Erica Sabol, our young social State Playoffs to Peoria High School, in Arizona. The Fairfax media team in Los Angeles who express themselves through danc- festival jury from the top 10 films High basketball team, a perennial playoff contender, won its created the contest,” said SEEfest ing, singing, boxing, jogging, pho- that receive the most votes, and the game Tuesday against Taft High School. The team is playing a Founder and Artistic Director, Vera tographing. It gives youthful energy winning filmmaker will travel to home playoff game against Birmingham High School tonight Mijojlić. “They filmed the promo to our festival and encourages the U.S. to attend SEEfest. at 7 p.m. for third place in the CIF playoffs. Tonight’s game trailer for the contest featuring diversity of cinematic expression.” For information, visit will determine how the Lions are seeded for the upcoming state young L. A. artists and how they The winner will be chosen by a seefilmla.org. playoffs. For information, see page 8. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 March 3, 2016

SaturnThe Saturn Awards Awards Organization Peak”announce both received nine nomina-2016Best nominees New Media Television include Hancock Park Elementary School announced its nominees for the tions. “Daredevil” and “Sense8.” 2016 Saturn Awards. Nominated In television, “The Walking On Feb. 24, the Saturn Awards hosts safety event for students film and television shows include Dead” received seven nominations Organization launched its new On Saturday, March 5, Hancock Wilshire Division and and fire- “Ant-Man,” “Jurassic World,” and “Game of Thrones” received YouTube channel and uploaded a Park Elementary School will host fighters from Fire Station 61 will “Krampus” and “Doctor Who.” five. video with a list of Saturn nomina- “Fun With Our New Friends,” a read to students. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” This year, the organization has tions for 2016. The organization community event that brings “Fun With Our New Friends” is has received 15 nominations created a new category, Best New will use the channel to run content together students and local law sponsored by First-In Fire including Best Film Costume Media Television series to recog- pertaining to film and television. enforcement. Foundation, Whole Foods Market, Design and Best Film Music. “Mad nize programs that are produced For information, visit satur- The event begins at 10 a.m. with Olympic Medical Center and Max: Fury Road” and “Crimson and streamed online. Nominees for nawards.org. a community garden ribbon cut- Assemblyman Richard Bloom. ting followed by a “Safety at Hancock Park Elementary Home Show and Tell” presenta- School is located at 408 S. Fairfax tion about earthquake safety. Ave. For information, call Flowers placed on Hollywood At noon, police from the (323)933-8164. starGeorge to Kennedy remember Jr., born Feb. and “Maverick.”famed actor 18, 1925, passed away Sunday, In 1967, he won an Academy AdultThe West coloring Hollywood Library ata WeHocreative, meditative Library or therapeu- Feb. 28 at the age of 91 in Boise, Award for Best Supporting Actor will host Color-Stravaganza, an tic outlet for adults. Idaho. for his portrayal of the character adult coloring event, on Saturday, The event is free and for individ- Kennedy’s acting career spanned Dragline in the film “Cool Hand March 5 and March 12 from 3-4 uals 18 and over. over 50 years starting with a brief Luke.” p.m. Validated parking will be avail- appearance in the 1960 film In 1991, Kennedy received a star The event will take place in the able at the parking structure on the “Spartacus.” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. West Hollywood Meeting Room. right-hand side of the library. He continued his film career and Flowers were placed on his star, Snacks, coloring books and other The West Hollywood Library is transitioned into television by located at 6356 Hollywood Blvd., supplies will be provided for located at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. appearing in shows such as “The on Feb. 29 by the Hollywood patrons. For more information, visit Andy Griffith Show,” “Bonanza” Historic Trust. photo by Patricia Sanchez The event promotes coloring as weho.org.

Comedy festival brings laughsThe fourth annual to L.A. West Scripted shortsHollywood and short films. Comedy Festival will take place There will also be special celebri- March 9-12 hosted by the iO West ty guest performances and appear- Theatre. ances. This year’s host will be Los In addition to performances, iO Angeles comedian Valerie Tosi. West will also be offering numer- The lineup includes comedians ous comedy writing workshops Laurie Kilmartin, Kira Soltanovich after the festival. and Erin Foley. A percentage of all festival show The event will feature shows on and workshop revenue will be three stages, host various competi- donated to the Chris Farley House, tion categories for performers, a state-certified residential treat- boast celebrity headliners and ment program for recovering men judges. and women located in Farley’s Groups and comedians from the hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. U.S. and abroad will perform a The IO West Theater is located at variety of comedy sketches includ- 6366 Hollywood Blvd. ing solo performances, storytelling, For information on the festival’s stand up, podcasts, talk shows, lineup or workshops, visit ioim- pilots (live reads and filmed), video prov.com/west.

Leica Gallery hosts new exhibits phers Anthony Acosta, Ray Barbee, Joe Brook, Thomas Campbell, Jerry Hsu, Jon Humphries, Greg Hunt, Atiba Jefferson, Dennis McGrath, Fred Mortagne, Arto Saari, Ed Templeton and Tobin Yelland. “Coffee, Cameras and Conversation,” is a one-day event on March 5 from 3-5:30 p.m. featur- ing photographer Pete Halvorsen. Halvorsen is a cutting edge cre- ative advisor and content producer who has evolved with technology to create his own niche. He has become a multifaceted one stop shop for advertising needs. Utilizing over 15 years of onsite experience in film, television, tech- nology and advertising, Halvorsen not only captures assets for brands photo courtesy of Leica Gallery but has become a creative asset him- self. Leica Gallery extends photogra- Past clients include GAP, TOMS, pher expertise Microsoft, The Getty Museum, On Saturday, March 5, the Leica Virgin Hotels, The Dorchester Gallery will host two events featur- Collection and Toyota. ing photographers. Halvorsen will share his recent An opening reception for the experiences with his new water- exhibit “Rolling Through the proof and Shockproof Leica X-U. Shadows” will take place on March RSVP is required. 5 from 6-9 p.m. The Leica Gallery is located at The exhibit highlights the pho- 8783 Beverly Blvd. For informa- tography of skateboard photogra- tion, visit leicagalleryla.com. 20 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Zoo welcomes new herd Israeli-American Dudamel leads LA Phil of Grevy’s zebras Council honors in series of concerts benefactors at gala The Israeli-American Council (IAC) is holding its eighth annual Los Angeles Gala on Sunday, March 13 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Television personality and come- dian Howie Mandel will be master of ceremonies. David D’Or, one of Israel’s most acclaimed singers, composers and songwriters, and fla- menco guitarist Chico Castillo will perform. “The IAC is the beating heart of photo courtesy of the LA Phil the Israeli-American community in LA Phil music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel leads the phil- Los Angeles and across the coun- harmonic in five special weeks of programs running March 3-6, May try,” Mandel. “I look forward to cel- 19-22, May 26-29 and June 2-5 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. ebrating the organization’s rapid The March 3-6 programs feature mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, growth and its significant contribu- the Women of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles tions to the community.” Children’s Chorus performing Mahler’s “Symphony No. 3 in D More than 1,000 people are minor.” expected at the event, including The programs in May are dedicated to the “Mozart & Pärt” festival, photo by Tad Motoyama elected officials and community which features two of Dudamel’s favorite composers in programs of The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed four new Grevy’s zebras – the leaders. The evening will showcase music from two different eras. largest of the three species of zebra. the IAC’s work in Los Angeles and The final program from June 2-5 focuses on 20th century The new herd consists of one four-year-old male zebra from the throughout the United States. Hungarian works. Bronx Zoo, and three female zebras that are two years old and younger The IAC is the fastest-growing Tickets start at $26.50. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at from the Jacksonville Zoo and the Oglebay Park Good Zoo. They were Jewish organization in the country, 111 S. Grand Ave. For information, call (323)850-2000, or visit sent to the L.A. Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with regional councils in nine cities. www.laphil.org. Species Survival Program. Zoo officials hope the zebras will increase Last month, IAC Los Angeles the species’ population. Zoo visitors can also learn about the declining opened the IAC Shepher population of Grevy’s zebras in the wild. Community Center in the San “We eagerly anticipated this new group of Grevy’s zebras, and so far Fernando Valley, the first Israeli- they are getting along and thriving in their new environment,” said American community center in the Beth Schaefer, general curator of the Los Angeles Zoo. “The last zebra country. Student winners of county birth at the L.A. Zoo was in 1988 so we hope this group will be fortu- The gala will honor Los Angeles nate enough to have a foal in the next few years.” civic leader Shawn Evenhaim, CEO Grevy’s zebras are is easily distinguished from regular and mountain and founder of California Home bookmarkLos Angeles County Supervisorcontest honored zebras by their larger frames, thin striping patterns, large round ears Builders, who is also co-founder of Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, recently and white bellies. Found in the deserts of northern Kenya and Ethiopia, the IAC. Evenhaim had a key role in recognized the winners of the 2015 the Grevy’s zebra population is estimated at less than 2,500 in the wild. the organization’s expansion County of Los Angeles Youth The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive in Griffith Park at throughout the country as its Services Bookmark Contest. the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. For National Chairman from 2011-2015. They included Melissa Huerta, information, call (323)644-6001, or visit www.lazoo.org. “It’s the perfect time to honor from Fairfax High School, whose Shawn, whose far-reaching vision, bookmark is pictured at right, and boundless passion and tireless work and Stella Carr, from A. E. Wright has been a driving force behind the Middle School, whose bookmark is IAC’s expansion from a local orga- pictured at left. nization into a nationwide move- Additional winners were Jishnu Health center celebrates ment,” said Miri Shepher, regional Mukherjee, from Woodland Hills council chairwoman for IAC Los Elementary Charter School For Angeles. Enriched Studies; Alexa Rodriguez, $1 million gift The Beverly Hilton Hotel is locat- from Valor Academy Middle ed at 9876 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- School; The contest ran from Sept. mation, call (818)466-6454 or visit 14 to Oct. 31. For information, visit photo courtesy of Los Angeles County www.israeliamerican.org. www.colapublib.org. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s Office

photo by Rich Schmitt Westside Family Health Center (WFHC) held its annual benefit on Saturday, Feb. 20 in Culver City. WFHC received a $1 million pledge from the Richard F. Dwyer and Eleanor W. Dwyer Fund for Excellence – the largest grant ever received by the nonprofit commu- nity health center. The organization also honored Darlene Lasher with the Community Leader Award for her activism and support of ser- vices for low-income individuals, and Barbara Lloyd of London, England with the D. Gene Parks, M.D. Community Volunteer Service Award. Golden Globe-winning actress Gina Rodriguez (center), a long- time WFHC supporter, served as master of ceremonies. Also pictured are Michael Lasher (left), of the Dwyer Fund; Peter Mackler, WFHC board chair; Debra A. Farmer, WFHC president and CEO; and Susan Lasher, of the Dwyer Fund. The health center hopes to use the funding raised to create a new clinic space and add programs in mental health, dental and vision care. WFHC serves nearly 10,000 low-income and uninsured women, men and children, each year. For information, visit www.wfhcenter.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 3, 2016 Greek Theatre Cedars-Sinai to join summit at White House Cedars-Sinai has been selected Initiative at Cedars-Sinai. named ‘Best Small by the White House to participate Chirag Patil, MD, associate pro- in its Precision Medicine Initiative fessor of Neurosurgery and a neu- Outdoor Venue’ for Summit in Washington. rosurgeon in the Department of The summit marks the one-year Neurosurgery, was selected by the 15th time anniversary of President Barack Obama administration to lend his The Greek Theatre, under Obama’s Precision Medicine expertise at the summit, which Initiative. The White House will Nederlander Concerts manage- will feature remarks by the presi- bring together medical dent, patient stories and round- ment, was again named North researchers, clinicians, communi- table discussions to build momen- America’s “Best Small Outdoor ty advocates and others from tum and collaborations precision Venue of the Year.” General man- around the country to advance the medicine initiatives. ager Rena Wasserman was also president’s goal of revolutionizing Patil focuses his research on named 2015 “Facility Executive medical treatments by factoring in novel brain tumor therapies and of the Year” by Pollstar genetic, environmental and precision science that allows him Magazine. lifestyle differences. to tailor personalized treatments Nederlander’s and the Greek Cedars-Sinai has embarked on for individuals with malignant Theatre have won the award 15 its own institution-wide Precision brain tumors. times, including 12 wins in con- Medicine Initiative, bringing Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, secutive years. Rena Wasserman together experts in cancer, heart executive vice president, has won “Facility Executive of disease, genetics, diabetes, pathol- Academic Affairs, and dean of the the Year” four times and has been ogy, informatics, statistics and medical faculty at Cedars-Sinai, nominated in each of the past photo courtesy of the Greek Theatre other areas to identify novel thera- said the medical center’s seven years. peutic opportunities for treating Precision Medicine Initiative is In 2015, Nederlander produced Monsters and Men, Gloria Trevi Garbage’s debut album, plus the and preventing a broad range of intended to bridge the gap and promoted over 60 ticketed and Jim Gaffigan, among others. debut of several emerging artists diseases. between the research bench and events at the Greek Theatre in Los Nederlander also created mem- including KYGO, Marina and the “We are very excited about the the patient bedside. Angeles, and several community orable music moments at the Diamonds, Shawn Mendes, Little levels of expertise that Cedars- “This institution-wide initiative events. Nederlander brought a venue such as Beach Boys co- Dragon, The War On Drugs and Sinai will be able to contribute to holds the hope of applying novel variety of marquee artists to the founder, Brian Wilson’s birthday Walk The Moon. advancing the White House technologies to clinical care that venue such as Wilco, Damien celebration, the 25th anniversary Winners of Pollstar awards are Precision Medicine Initiative,” can ultimately lead to earlier Rice, Alabama Shakes, Twenty of Social Distortion’s self-titled selected by the international read- said Dermot McGovern, director detection and treatment of dis- One Pilots, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Of album, the 20th Anniversary of ership of Pollstar. of the Precision Medicine ease,” Melmed said.

from fellow business owners, the to do its part,” Hixon said. “Getting Small Business Stroll has gained the the word out is the most powerful support of the Miracle Mile tool, and MMRA is happy to help in BusinessFrom stroll page 1 owners see decline during construction Residential Association (MMRA). that way.” up with ideas, and if [small busi- event. The Small Business Stroll, can really predict what will happen, Ken Hixon, MMRA’s vice president, Dodson said she has also gone to nesses] can come together to she said, will help both businesses so getting community support now said he is a big fan of small business- Metro with her idea, and they are bounce ideas off of each other, it and patrons during construction. is important for the future.” es and is happy to help. supportive well. will only make us more success- “Despite what people think, this Jennifer Ritchkoff, owner of Muse “Whether it’s a place to get your During a Metro meeting with busi- hair cut or to go out toy shopping, we ful.” is a community accessible by walk- on 8th, a café located at 759 S. La nesses on Feb. 17, Dodson spoke have a unique mix of small business- Since construction started, ing,” Johnson said. “The weather is Brea Ave., said when she opened with Michael Cortez, senior con- es,” Hixon said. “When Fatima came getting warmer and construction is four years ago, she had no idea there struction relations officer for Metro Dodson said she has seen a decline to me with the idea, I thought it to involve Metro with the event. in some of her regular customers getting louder. People don’t have as would be so much construction with would be a great opportunity for syn- from outside the area, but she has much access to parking, so why not the Metro. She said she’s excited to ergy between the small businesses Dodson said at least a dozen stores seen an increase in foot traffic. encourage them to walk.” participate in the Small Business and MMRA.” and restaurants will participate in the Other business owners, she said, Johnson said despite preparing Stroll because it can only help her Hixon said MMRA will work with first stroll including Muse on 8th, are experiencing the same dilem- for the impact of construction dur- business. Dodson and the other business own- Miracle Mile Toys and Games and ma. ing the next few months, it is “A lot of people don’t know their ers to promote the Small Business Candela Taco Bar and Longue. Christine Johnson, owner of unknown how her business will be own interior community,” Ritchkoff Stroll in MMRA’s newsletter. “Everything is coming together Miracle Mile Toys and Games affected. said. “It’s a great opportunity for “Metro is doing what it can with slowly, but we’ve had a lot of posi- located at 5363 Wilshire Blvd., said “We’re just seeing the beginning people to explore and get to know the Business Interruption Fund and tive feedback so far,” Dodson said. she encourages business owners of construction,” Johnson said. what small businesses have to offer.” their ‘Eat, Shop, Play’ program, but “I’m excited to see the turnout for around her shop to participate in the “Even with all the meetings, no one Dodson said aside from support it’s also important for the community next month.”

CityFrom WeHo works page 1 to get people out of their cars 2 percent bike and 4 percent walk to natives by adding bike lanes, offer- the plans, so city hall has been work- work. ing a new bike share system and ing to educate residents about the “The main finding was that West expanding its public transit options. alternatives. Hollywood residents were more like- Mayor Lindsey Horvath said she Horvath explained that the city ly to drive alone to work than people was not surprised to hear about the learned that a significant amount of who work here or residents of nearby city’s four-wheeled favoritism. But car trips that West Hollywood resi- cities,” Warren said. “For me, the she also said the city has heard the dents take are less than three miles comparisons were the most interest- community’s call for solutions to the long. ing part. They lead to questions like, inching traffic. “They are often trips people can photo by Gregory Cornfield ‘What’s different here?’ and ‘What “People don’t want to keep going easily make biking,” she said. West Hollywood’s new CityLineX picks riders up on Santa Monica Boulevard would it take to reach that number?’” one-by-one down Santa Monica “That’s why we’re excited about the on its way back from the Red Line station at Hollywood and Highland. Warren found that West Boulevard,” she said. bike share. We will see increased Hollywood’s commuting choices Results from studies like Warren’s bike ridership.” walkable city in the state, the intro- employees and residents,” she said. were different than nearby cities such certainly help inform urban planning The city’s bike share programs are duction of mobile apps like Lyft and WeHo By the Numbers, started in as Beverly Hills, Culver City, Los and how the city can create spaces waiting for final infrastructure the advancement of public transit September 2015, is Warren’s effort to Angeles and Santa Monica. For that attract businesses that will hire installments before launching this systems have made it easier to transi- understand community issues and example, West Hollywood residents West Hollywood residents, and the summer. Bianca Siegl, West tion to a life on foot. the city’s government work through drive alone much more than those in mayor said the city is exploring Hollywood’s Long Range and “It saves me time. I never have to statistics. The site is not associated other cities. Compared to the 85 per- options. Mobility Planning Manager said the deal with parking, I never have to with city hall, but his estimates are cent in West Hollywood, 71 percent The most impactful though, could city continues to expand its bicycle worry about getting a parking ticket, based on government data. Studies of Angelenos drive to work alone – be the city’s effort to bring a Metro network, and will soon be installing I don’t have to pay for car insurance posted on the website focus on other the lowest among the five cities. rail extension through West bike lanes on Fairfax Avenue. Siegl or the cost of a car or maintenance or topics, including employment rates, Warren explained that the study Hollywood. also offered some additional alterna- gas,” she said. crime rates and types, housing, rent- Siegl added that the city is also can provide a way to measure the “We have long heard a cry for a tives to driving that West Hollywood ing and population. city’s efforts to shift some car trips to rail extension,” Horvath said. provides. working to improve crosswalks in several key pedestrian areas. “I’m a numbers person. It’s the “alternate modes” like transit or West Hollywood has been build- “On weekend nights, the PickUp way I understand things,” Warren cycling. Since 87 percent of West ing support and a coalition to bring allows visitors to nightlife destina- “On the policy side, we will be said. “I also have a lifelong interest in Hollywood’s households have at the county’s rail through the city. It tions on Santa Monica Boulevard to completing an update to our least one vehicle available, that is a starts with the vote for a tax increase leave their cars behind, and the new Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility city government. So I’ve been look- big task. to pay for the proposed extensions – CityLineX service provides an easy Plan this year, and are beginning a ing at West Hollywood numbers for If one commuter switched from a plan that the city has overwhelm- connection to the Red Line at process to update our Transportation years. I created the website to start driving to transit or cycling, that ingly supported the past couple Hollywood and Highland,” she said. Demand Management Ordinance, sharing what I’d found with other would mean 10 fewer car trips per decades. After being involved in an auto- which encourages local businesses community members. My hope is week. Even if the vote to secure the mobile accident, Horvath also decid- and development projects to reduce that presenting these facts in a clear Since the time period for the study extensions passes, that still wouldn’t ed to be a car-less mayor. She said in driving trips and support walking, way will help us talk about commu- ended, the city has encouraged alter- guarantee West Hollywood a spot in addition to being mayor of the most biking and transit use for their nity issues.” 22 March 3, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Ryu are still unspent, said Ryu’s communications director Estevan California ranks 5th in AP scores Montemayor. The funding is allocat- CostFrom repairs could page 1 spark new policy ed to projects at the council office’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that California was fifth in the United States in the per- nance, Chvatal said the one-block Concrete is much more expensive,” discretion. The money for the concrete centage of 2015 graduates who earned a score of three or higher on stretch of Fourth Street between LaBonge said. “We couldn’t do advanced placement (AP) exams. Highland Avenue and McCadden everything but we did a lot. I am repairs on Fourth Street is part of a pilot project to determine the average Among California graduates, 30.2 percent of seniors earned a score Place is one of the worst in the happy Mr. Ryu is getting this accom- of three or more on an AP exam, which can allow them to earn col- plished.” cost of concrete street repair projects. community. lege credit, compared with 18.6 percent in 2005. For 2015, California Chvatal said the homeowners Chvatal said potholes and cracks The amount will be weighed against on many streets in Hancock Park the cost of contracting with private students’ AP exam performance is 7.8 percentage points above the association pressed former 4th national average of 22.4 percent. Last year, California was sixth in the District Councilman Tom LaBonge have been patched with asphalt, but a companies to complete the projects piecemeal approach is not what the to see if that could save money, nation in this category. to fund more Hancock Park street “I’m so pleased that California continues to be among the national repairs but the requests were unful- community was seeking. Montemayor added. The Los “Asphalt just lasts for such a short Angeles Bureau of Street Services leaders in the percentage of students scoring competitively on rigor- filled. She added that she worked ous Advanced Placement tests,” Torlakson said. “It shows we are with current 4th District Councilman time,” Chvatal said. “If you can find will complete the repairs on Fourth a way to repair the streets with con- making great progress in our efforts to encourage students to take David Ryu to get the Fourth Street Street. crete, it’s a better fix. When streets courses that will challenge them, give them a greater understanding project started. It is now in the plan- Montemayor said if the city deter- are repaired with concrete, they last a of a wide variety of subject matters and help prepare them for college ning phase and the timeline for com- mines private contractors can repair lot longer.” and 21st century careers.” pletion has not been established. roads for less money, it could lead to Ryu said the concrete repairs in a new citywide policy. It could also State education officials attribute California’s continued success to LaBonge said his office funded Hancock Park fulfill a campaign concrete repairs at four or five inter- lead to faster repairs in other places a sustained statewide focus on expanded college-going opportunities promise he made and are an example where streets are paved with con- for students, particularly for students from underserved communities. sections in Hancock Park, but the of a public-private partnership. crete, including the Hollywood Hills. California is also outpacing the national average in advancing high cost of concrete prevented more “It’s a great thing for the city of Montemayor added that council opportunities for students who come from low-income families. Of work from being completed. The for- L.A. I wish it could be done sooner the 56.3 percent of the state’s students eligible for the free or reduced- mer councilman said he spread dis- and faster, but we are on track,” Ryu office’s discretionary funding is not price lunch program in the class of 2015, 44.2 percent took at least cretionary funding among numerous said. “Second, it shows how the city enough sustain concrete street repair projects throughout the district and can collaborate with a community projects. The councilman is working one AP exam. Nationally, 51.3 percent of U.S. public school students there was not enough money for group. This is what I try to do with with the mayor’s office to identify were low income and 29.8 percent of them took at least one AP exam. more concrete street repairs in everything.” new ways to fund street repairs California receives federal funding to pay a portion of the AP Hancock Park. The council office receives $1.1 which could lead to faster repairs exams for income-eligible public school students. For the May 2015 “We did spend money to fix sever- million to $1.5 million in discre- citywide. testing cycle, the California Department of Education (CDE) reim- al intersections. There was a period tionary funding each year. “The ultimate goal is to get a ded- bursed $10,078,333 to 393 local educational agencies for 245,813 AP of time when there was a lack of city Additionally, approximately icated funding stream incorporated exams for income-eligible students. End-of-course AP exams are usu- funding and a philosophy in the city $500,000 in discretionary funds allo- into the budget coming up,” he ally given in May. that you could do more with asphalt. cated by LaBonge were rescinded by added. For more information, visit cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/ps/apgen.asp.

“It was a real gift from the Elton Elton John had a great time, and Elton John and Furnish hosted the John AIDS Foundation and Elton that both artists felt the city cap- event. The party raised over $6.2 John himself to share his voice and tured what the music industry was million for the fight against AIDS. EltonFrom Elton pageJohn’s 1 gift to WeHo his talent with us on the Sunset once about. John created EJAF over 24 years Strip,” she said. Horvath said it was a perfect ago – first in the United States in Horvath also said it was difficult match between John – an LGBT 1992 and then in the United “The city of West Hollywood has “It was difficult because it was so to keep the concert a secret. musical icon – and the city. Kingdom in 1993. welcomed the Elton John AIDS exciting to work on such a fun “Of course. It was news I wanted “You can’t ask for a better day,” The two foundations together Foundation and our annual event,” she said. to share with everyone,” she said. she said. “It’s what the Sunset Strip have raised more than $355 million Academy Awards Viewing Party Mayor Lindsey Horvath, whose “But we needed to make sure it was is all about.” over the past two decades to combat with open arms for many years, favorite Elton John song is “Bennie manageable.” The EJAF hosted its 24th annual stigma, prevent infections, provide providing us with the perfect envi- and the Jets,” introduced John and The mayor was excited to meet Academy Awards Viewing Party on treatment and services, and motivate ronment to host a really fun and his band, and she said the event was Lady Gaga, who relayed to her that Sunday at West Hollywood Park. governments to end AIDS. special evening,” John said in a unforgettable. statement before the concert. “We are profoundly grateful for their generous support, so I wanted to do something special just for them by giving our West Hollywood fans and supporters a surprise concert. Thank you, West Hollywood!” Cleo Smith, special events man- ager for West Hollywood, said John’s husband and the chairman of the EJAF, David Furnish, called the city to propose the idea for the con- cert. They pitched the idea for a pop-up event as a thank-you to the city, and suggested that it be held at Tower Records because that’s where John bought some of his first albums. With safety in mind, the city agreed to keep the concert under wraps until the day it was to be held. photo by Jon Viscott photo by Gregory Cornfield “His fan base could turn into another Halloween [Carnaval, which draws hundreds of thousands to the city,]” she said. Smith explained that it was diffi- cult to keep such an exciting event a secret, even in city hall offices, for the two weeks that she knew about it. The event staff alerted residents around the Sunset Strip only that there would be road closures and loud noise on Saturday. Answers From Page 16 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 March 3, 2016

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