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No. 10 April 2019 Atwater Village, Echo Park & Hollywood Hills Development With Firestorms on the Rise, How Safe is Griffith Park? in Waiting By Ethan Varian Attracts Ledger Contributing Writer Squatters On a hot afternoon last By Erin Hickey Pinheiro July, a brush fire broke out Ledger Contributing Writer near Griffith Observatory, forcing nearly 2,000 visitors LOS FELIZ—The planned to evacuate the west side of April demolition of a Valero Griffith Park. gas station and two residential To exit people from the buildings to make way for a area, authorities closed park controversial mixed-use apart- entrances to incoming traffic, ment complex at the corner sent out emergency text alerts of Franklin and Western ave- and instructed most visitors to nues, can’t come soon enough, leave behind their cars and de- according to nearby residents part on foot. who say the lot has become a No one was injured in the safety hazard and a source of 30-acre fire and the evacuation blight in the neighborhood. appears to have been effective. Locals say the buildings, But even with response which have sat vacant since plans in place, experts say developer Dynamic purchased there are still public safety the property in August, have risks that must be addressed become home to a group of for fire-prone areas such as squatters, who they say have Griffith Park, especially as vandalized the property, ille- climate change exacerbates gally diverted utility lines and the threat of more dangerous disturbed the peace. wildfires. But according to Los The last major fire in Griffith Park, in 2007, scorched more than 800 acres. Atwater Village resident Eric Beteille captured this While Los Angeles is no image of the blaze. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons. Feliz Neighborhood Coun- longer in a state of drought, cil (LFNC) President Jon experts say we should expect Deutsch, the issue has now increased fire danger heading “gone beyond a nuisance and Goldberg & Repenning to Face Off in May into the summer. This is be- become a safety issue,” af- cause above-average rainfall ter one recent instance when LAUSD General Election last winter has resulted in an squatters broke a gas meter By Sarah Favot, Ledger Contributing Writer abundance of grass and veg- while trying to scale a fence etation, which could provide surrounding the property. The election for the local avoid a runoff. ballots were counted through- excess fuel for fires. According to Deutsch, seat on the Los Angeles Uni- In an interview, Goldberg out the following days, Repen- California fire officials the break created a significant fied School District Board of said she thought it was pos- ning jumped over Ortiz to sec- have also said the so-called natural gas leak on the proper- Education will be decided in a sible to win the race outright, ond place and maintained it. “firestorms” that used to oc- ty, which went unnoticed for May 14th runoff. but it was more likely than not As of publication, it is cur once in a lifetime are now days, and could have resulted Former elected official that there would be a runoff. unclear if Ortiz will request happening more often, even in a fire or an explosion had Jackie Goldberg, of Echo Park, “We thought there was a a recount. A campaign or any yearly. someone lit a cigarette nearby. will compete against Heather small chance that we would member of the public can ask The Camp Fire, which “Vandalism is one thing, Repenning, of Los Feliz, who take it all because our field for a recount within five days consumed over 153,000 acres, but threatening the health and is running in her first election. campaign had so many volun- of the official canvas. burned down 13,927 homes safety of others is another,” The March 5th primary teers,” she said. Repenning said in an in- and caused 85 deaths in Para- Deutsch said at a March 19th election was a close contest be- After the final ballots terview it was a fight to get dise, CA in the summer of LFNC meeting. tween second and third place. were tallied, Repenning, the into second place. 2018 is now known as a case One tenant of a neighbor- Goldberg, who is a former former Vice President of the “I am excited. It was a very study of a community built ing apartment complex said he teacher, LAUSD board mem- city’s Board of Public Works, crowded ballot. There was my in an otherwise rural, natural is regularly woken up by late- ber, Los Angeles City Council maintained a 31-vote lead over current opponent who had a area, with little defense against night and early-morning dis- member and Democratic state Graciela Ortiz, a Huntington lot of name ID, who got an in- wildfire. ruptions in the alley between legislator, handily lead the Park City Councilmember. credible advantage because of “Our concern should his building and the Dynamic field of 10 candidates, garner- On election night, Ortiz the strike in January and then be elevated,” University of property. ing 48.18% of the votes cast, held the number two spot with there was the rest of us, who Colorado Professor Gregory see SQUATTERS page 3 but failed to reach the more a 53-vote lead over Repenning. see LAUSD page 4 see FIRES page 25 than 50% majority needed to However, as more vote-by-mail

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There’s a very ugly under- I attended the SLNC can- distinguish themselves at the pinning in the upcoming Silver didate debate Saturday, March debate, including: Anne-Ma- FOUNDED 2005 Available at these locations: Lake Neighborhood Council 23rd, the location of which, rie Johnson, Cameron Bard, Delivered the last Thursday of Atwater Library (SLNC) election, where a cur- incidentally, was moved at Ryan Moore, Scott Plante and each month to 34,500 homes and 3379 Glendale Blvd. rent boardmember, who’s not the last minute from the Sil- Lorraine Getz running for At- businesses in the Los Feliz, Casita del Campo seeking re-election but who ver Lake Independent Jewish Large seats; Anthony Crump Silver Lake, Atwater Village, 1920 Hyperion Ave some say is “disgruntled” and Community Center after its running for Region 3; and Echo Park and Hollywood Hills Alcove & Big Bar communities. 1929 Hillhurst Avenue wants the current board to not director said he didn’t want David Valdez running for Re- Courtney + Kurt Real Estate win reelection, has accused any community meetings at gion 5. 1933 Hillhurst Ave. 3167 Glendale Blvd. another boardmember, who is the location—especially one No matter which can- Los Angeles, CA 90027 Dresden Restaurant seeking re-election, of making having issues with a claim of didates win in the April 6th (323) 741-0019 1760 N. Vermont Avenue House of Pies an anti-Semitic remark in Sep- anti-Semitism—in the wake election, we’d like to see the PUBLISHER/EDITOR 1869 N. Vermont tember 2018. of the October 2018 Pitts- ugly name-calling, mudsling- Allison B. Cohen Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Avenue The city is currently inves- burgh synagogue shooting ing, incendiary Facebook ASSISTANT EDITOR Los Feliz 3 Theaters tigating the accusation, which and the massacre of 50 Mus- Posts and anonymous emails Erin Hickey Pinheiro 1822 N. Vermont can only come down to he lims on March 15, 2019 in stopped so this council can do GRAPHIC DESIGN George & Eileen Moreno, Realtors said/she said, as the accused Christchurch, New Zealand. the good work it does: make & LAYOUT 2150 N. Hillhurst Ave. has denied ever making such With that said, the event life more enjoyable and live- Tiffany Sims Muddy Paws Coffee a remark and the accuser has went on at the St. Francis of able in Silver Lake. 3320 Sunset Blvd. told me he has no proof that Assisi Church and School. On another topic, but one For more stories Palermo and updates: 1858 N. Vermont this ever occurred. With so many candidates I hope the SLNC tackles if Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce There’s a great deal of ug- running, it was hard to get a they can: the afternoon drive LosFelizLedger.com 1724 W. Silver Lake Drive liness these days in politics, be take on those deserving of a on Sunset Boulevard from the Skylight Books 1818 N. Vermont it national, state or even the Los Feliz Ledger endorsement. Sunset Junction all the way to The Village Bakery and Café most local of government at the The forum did not provide Alvarado Street in Echo Park 3119 Los Feliz Blvd. neighborhood council level. for a back and forth between is an absolute crawl by car ev- Having interviewed those opposing candidates, even on ery single day. involved in the Silver Lake the question of “civility” of I can only imagine what situation, I find it hard to be- the current board, and many this stretch of Silver Lake is go- Corrections & lieve the accused said any such of the one-minute responses ing to be like when numerous thing; at the same time, the given by candidates on such is- new residential buildings in the Amplifications accuser told me he is willing to sues as the future of the Silver immediate and adjacent area, In our March 2019 story “As City Hall Looks to Purge Rats Some take a lie detector test, which Lake Reservoir, homelessness currently in the pipeline, start Hope to Ban Rat Poison,” we incorrectly indicated owls, foxes, of course will never happen. and the local business econo- opening up. Please don’t say the coyotes and squirrels had all been found dead in Griffith Park. While Friends of Griffith Park funded testing on all of those I think the entire matter my, were not in depth or long new residents in these buildings animals, some were found in other Los Angeles County wilderness is sad, especially for a neigh- enough to even judge. can just take the Metro. There is areas or in the residential areas surrounding Griffith Park. We borhood council that has long Still, in my view, there none in the area. regret the error. been one of the best function- were a handful of candidates— ing in the city of Los Angeles. not a complete slate—that did

April Neighborhood Council Egg-citing Easter Outings Meetings Compiled by Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer Atwater Village Hollywood Hills West Easter is Sunday, April show off their wares. Tickets 21st, which means that Peter are $10, dogs and children un- Governing Board Governing Board Cottontail is currently hop- der 12 get in free. Park Cen- April 11th at 7 p.m. April 17th at 6 p.m. ping down the bunny trail to ter, Griffith Park, Sat. April Christ’s Church Will and Ariel Durant Library Los Angeles. Here are some 6th, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3852 Edenhurst Ave. 7140 Sunset Blvd. fun ways to celebrate the sea- 4670 Crystal Springs Dr. In- son. formation: waghotels.com/ Election Election hollywood April 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31st – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big Bunny Weekends Atwater Village Public Library Will and Ariel Durant Library As part of their monthlong Pershing Square Spring 3379 Glendale Blvd. 7140 Sunset Blvd. Spring Fling event, the L.A. Egg Hunt in attendance. Additionally, a Zoo hosts Big Bunny Week- Get your hunt on early at this procession of festively dressed East Hollywood Los Feliz ends, during which guests community event downtown. animals will parade through can meet the Big Bunny and In addition to an appearance the plaza. Free. El Pueblo de Governing Board Governing Board take part in bunny ear crafts. by the Spring Bunny, there Los Angeles Historical Mon- April 15th at 6:30 p.m. April 16th at 7 p.m. Additionally, enjoy other fun will be face painting, chil- ument at Olvera Street, Sat. Location TBD, Elysian Masonic Lodge Spring Fling activities like dren’s entertainers and jump- April 20th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. check easthollywood.net 1900 N Vermont Ave. roaming bee and butterfly ers. Bring your own basket Information: olveraevents.com puppets, the Amazing Mon- and bags to collect eggs. There Election Election archs aerialist show and spe- will be three separate sessions EasterFest March 31st – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6th – 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. cial animal feedings. Included for children under age four, Now in its eleventh year, this Armenian Cultural Elysian Masonic Lodge with zoo admission. L.A. five to seven years old, and massive egg hunt hosted by Foundation 1900 N Vermont Ave. Zoo, April 13th through 14th eight to ten years old. Free. the New City Church of Los 1559 N. Kenmore Ave. and April 19th through 21st, Pershing Square, Sat. April Angeles will feature 20,000 Silver Lake 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 5337 13th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 532 S plastic eggs scattered around Echo Park Zoo Dr. Information: (323) Olive St. Information: laparks. Grand Hope Park. The event Governing Board 644-4200, lazoo.org org/pershingsquare will also feature face paint- Governing Board April 3rd at 7 p.m. ing, games, bounce houses, April 26th at 7 p.m. Ivanhoe Elementary School 10th Annual Easter Blessing Of The Animals storybook readings and food Echo Park United 2828 Herkimer St. Egg Hunt for Dogs Take part in an 89-year Los vendors. Tickets are $6 per Methodist Church Wag Hotels hosts this atypical Angeles tradition by attend- person or $30 per family (up 1226 N Alvarado St. Election Easter egg hunt. Let your four- ing Olvera Street’s Blessing Of to 7 people). Kids two and April 6th from noon to 6 p.m. legged friend explore Griffith The Animals. Inspired by sim- under are free. Grand Hope Election St. Francis of Assisi Park’s park center as they seek ilar acts by 4th century saint Park, Sun. April 21st, 1 p.m. April 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1523 Golden Gate Ave. out over a thousand eggs filled San Antonio de Abad, Arch- to 5 p.m. 919 Grand Ave. In- Edendale Library with treats and prizes. Local bishop José Horacio Gómez formation: newcitychurchla. 2011 W Sunset Blvd. vendors will be on hand to will personally bless all pets com/easterfest Page 2 losfelizledger.com April 2019 Los Feliz Ledger squatters from page 1 the previous property owner; [street level] “Today there was over an enlisting police to help clear People Need Some Counseling hour of fighting on that prop- out squatters; and installing erty,” he said at the meeting. new locks on the perimeter on Neighborhood Councils “I’ve been woken up at least fencing multiple times, “as re- By Michael Darling, Ledger Columnist five times a night by fighting cently as March 15th,” accord- and screaming.” ing to the letter. Elections for our local neighborhood councils are April 6th. Have you heard of neighborhood According to Scott Rob- Neighbors, meanwhile, councils? What do you think they do? Will you be voting on April 6th? erts, who manages the apart- insist Dynamic’s response to ment building, while Dy- issues has been sluggish, re- “I don’t know “I guess it has to months ago, but I’m not sure if namic has put up fencing on questing that local Council- much about it, do with life I’m aware enough of the issues the street-facing sides of their member O’Farrell do more to to be honest. I within the or if I’m able to vote this year.” property, they have neglected expedite cleanups and asking think it’s related neighborhoods; - Steve M., outside the Sky- to secure the shared alley, de- for 24-hour security at the to the mayor planning light Books Annex on Ver- spite multiple requests. site. and community events, taking mont Avenue. “They’ve done the bare But according to O’Farrell issues.” - James D., outside care of streets.” - Agnes B., minimum,” said Roberts. “I Field Deputy George Hakopi- Sumi’s on Vermont Avenue. outside the Skylight Books “I’m familiar had to call [the city’s depart- ants, there is only so much the Annex on Vermont Avenue. with Neighbor- ment of] building and safety councilmember can do. “I know they hood Councils to get them to put a fence up.” “If security is out there … exist, not 100% “Neighborhood and I’ve attend- The LFNC unanimously they’ve technically gone above on what they Councils, I ed one or two voted to send letters to both and beyond,” Hakopiants said do. I will prob- guess they pro- meetings in the Dynamic and Los Angeles at the LFNC meeting. “There ably decide to vide equal op- past, but the process seemed City Councilmember Mitch is no mechanism [for the city] vote based on portunities for too opaque. I want to vote, I O’Farrell, in whose council to force them to have on-site what issues come up as I re- everyone, help vote on everything I can, but I district the property sits, re- security.” search it.” - Jesse. A., outside schools, make sure neighbor- don’t know how to judge one questing the city intervene and According to Hakopiants, the Skylight Books Annex hoods are clean plus probably candidate versus another.” that the developer honor an the council office has reached on Vermont Avenue. distribute newsletters and - Don G., outside Atrium on earlier promise to hire a secu- out to Dynamic several times stuff.” - Jardé M., outside Vermont Avenue. rity service to patrol the loca- and the city has issued multi- “Yes, I plan on Skylight Books on Vermont tion—a promise the property’s ple orders to address reported voting. Neigh- Avenue. “I know a bit neighbors claim the developer hazards. Each time, he said, borhood Coun- about them be- has not fulfilled. the developer has complied, cils deal with “I’m kind of fa- cause I’m inter- But according to Aaron albeit slowly. neighborhood miliar and usu- ested in com- Green, president of Afriat— “They seem to correct issues like side- ally vote, but I munity and a consulting group working the issue just before they get walk repairs, zoning and all just moved to local issues. I with Dynamic on the Frank- cited,” Hakopiants said. “… that.” - Matthew B., outside Koreatown and plan on voting, but there’s lin and Western project—the They do [clean the property], Atrium on Vermont Avenue. I’m not sure been very little information developer has been “very re- they just don’t do it quickly when their election is.” - Luna about it. It’s been poorly publi- sponsive” to complaints and enough.” “No, but I think L., outside Atrium on Ver- cized.” - Elisa C., outside the has addressed issues at the site Ultimately, Hakopiants they probably mont Avenue. Los Feliz Theater on Ver- “in as timely and efficient a said, the developer seems to be deal with edu- mont Avenue. manner as possible,” including trying to address the issues. cation, the “I’m generally hiring a private security firm, “They’ve actually gone out maintenance of familiar with Advertise in the which he said began patrolling and boarded up the site several the area and Neighborhood March 18th. times,” he said, but “you have business issues.” – Jeffrey B., Councils. I just Los Feliz Ledger “It’s not somebody who a dedicated group of people outside Atrium on Vermont moved to this (323) 741-0019 sits in a chair for 24 hours a who insist on being there.” Avenue. area a couple day at the site,” Green said in But LFNC Treasurer Nel- an interview. “The company lo DiGiandomenico suggested will send a security guard to O’Farrell was being too le- visit the site three or four times nient on the developer, whose a day” at inconsistent times, so CEO, president and executive trespassers can not predict the vice president have donated a guards’ arrival. combined $4,000 to O’Farrell According to Green, secu- since 2017, when they be- rity has removed at least one gan seeking approval for the trespasser from the property Franklin and Western project, since patrols began, and he according to city campaign fi- said their presence so far seems nance records. to have reduced break-ins. “I wonder how close of a “Since security started … relationship Mitch O’Farrell the problems [at the site] have has with Dynamic,” he said. been reduced or eliminated,” Hakopiants bristled at said Green. “That security will the implication and said the continue until the buildings councilmember never had and are demolished,” which he said never would give preferential will happen in April if all goes treatment to friends or donors. according to plan. “I don’t know of any re- Additionally, he said, the lationship, but even if there developer has taken several was one, that wouldn’t excuse other measures to address [Dynamic] from anything,” complaints at the site, which he said. they outlined in a March For his part, Afriat’s 19th letter to the LFNC, sent Green said the notion that shortly before that evening’s Dynamic had curried special meeting. favor with the councilmember Those measures include was absurd. “bringing cleanup crews to the “The implication that any site more than a half-dozen local official is for sale for a times to clean up the trash left couple of campaign contribu- by squatters, clear out debris” tions is offensive … and it’s and remove graffiti; removing not reflective of the way the cars abandoned on the site by world works,” said Green.

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LAUSD from page 1 I’ve ever been in,” she said. [coachella] basically had no name ID,” she According to Goldberg, 2019 Coachella Acts Among Us said. 800 volunteers for her cam- Goldberg, who taught in paign walked precincts and By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer called voters, which she said Compton Unified School Dis- It’s that time of year again, would continue until the May trict for 16 years, was endorsed as music lovers head to the runoff. early on by the teachers union, desert for the twin weekends “We are not taking this United Teachers Los Angeles of the Coachella Valley Music for granted,” Goldberg said. (UTLA). During the six-day and Arts Festival. “We are going to be out with a teachers strike in January, Every year sees many local huge number of people again.” Goldberg spoke at many of the Los Angeles artists perform- Repenning said she rallies UTLA held and joined ing. Here are 11 local heroes built a coalition of support teachers on the picket lines. from the Los Feliz, Silver Lake through the labor unions “We were very supportive and Echo Park areas playing that endorsed her, Democrat- of the strike, but you never this year’s festival. know if it’s going to help you ic clubs, the Sierra Club and the politicians who gave her or hurt you,” she said. “On the FRIDAY their endorsement like Los whole, I think people became (April 12th & 19th) more aware of how under- Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles District 4 City funded public education is in Actor Donald Glover’s Councilmember David Ryu, California.” Grammy winning alter ego and State Assemblymember Repenning also joined Childish Gambino is head- Laura Friedman. teachers on the picket lines lining the Friday nights of the Repenning said she also and she led the field when it festival. Glover has a house in walked precincts to meet voters. came to fundraising, raising Silver Lake and has recorded Looking ahead to the $287,000, according to cam- there and at other local studios the skater anthem “Silverlake.” preview material from his next runoff, Repenning said she paign finance reports filed like Hyperion Sound in Atwa- record, Here Comes The Cow- plans to spend more time in with the city Ethics Commis- ter Village. SATURDAY boy, due out May 10th. the southern part of District sion as of February 27th. DJ and producer Diplo (April 13th & 20th) Multi-instrumental rock- 5, which includes cities in the Goldberg received about has been a member of groups er Ty Segall lives in Highland southeastern portion of Los $200,000 in donations. She like Major Lazer, Jack Ü, and Around 2013, Cleve- Park, but spends a lot of time Angeles County such as Hun- was followed by Ortiz, who LSD in addition to producing land born rapper Kid Cudi, around Silver Lake and Echo tington Park, Cudahy and raised about $129,000. songs for the likes of Madonna known for his work with Park. He’s been known to South Gate. Independent expenditure and Beyonce. In 2016, he pur- Kanye West and Travis Scott, perform surprise shows at the “I want to talk about how committees, which cannot chased a four-story mansion in moved to Los Feliz. At press Echoplex, Satellite and Silver- we can make our system more coordinate with candidates’ Beachwood Canyon. time, set times haven’t been lake Lounge with his many fair,” she said. “I want to let campaigns, poured nearly $1.9 The enigmatic Scottish announced, but Cudi’s place- different bands. At Coachella, them know that I’m going to million into the race to sup- electronic musician Sophie ment on the Coachella poster he’ll be joined by the band be there and I’m going to pro- port or oppose candidates. Xeon has made her home in suggests a post-sundown slot, White Fence, whose leader vide really strong representa- Repenning also had the most Los Angeles, performing at which will be perfect for his Tim Presley lives in Echo tion for them, which they have support from this outside venues like the Echoplex and moody, low fi hip-hop. Park. not always had.” spending. Westlake’s Teragram Ball- Nearly 30 years into their Steady Holiday is the Goldberg has campaigned Service Employees Inter- room. A 2017 Vulture profile career, Weezer experienced an indie pop alter ego for singer- on building support to go to national Union (SEIU), Local suggests that Sophie frequents unexpected cultural relevance songwriter Dre Babinski. Both Sacramento and advocate for 99, which represents school an unnamed Italian restaurant last year with their cover of of Babinski’s Steady Holiday increased state funding for ed- district bus drivers, cafeteria in Los Feliz. Toto’s 1981 hit “Africa.” This records were recorded at His- ucation. California ranks near workers and other employees, Although surf punks The year, they’ve released two self- toric Filipinotown’s Sargent the bottom in the nation when endorsed Repenning and spent Frights are originally from titled records, an all-covers Records. it comes to per pupil spending about $730,000 to support her San Diego County, they’ve got record nicknamed “The Teal on K-12 education. candidacy. Three other com- strong eastside bona fides. In Album” and an album of orig- SUNDAY She also has said she mittees spent about $62,000 2016, they played Echo Park inals referred to as “The Black (April 14th & 21st) would support amendments to support Repenning. Rising and since 2015, they’ve Album.” Weezer frontman to the state law that governs Committees funded by been signed to Silver Lake’s Rivers Cuomo has said the Echo Park based hip- charter schools. SEIU also spent $139,000 to Dangerbird Records. writing process for “The Black hop and R&B phenom Lizzo About one in five Los An- oppose Goldberg and about While indie rocker and Album” was inspired by new has worked with legends like geles students attend charter $37,000 to oppose Ortiz. rapper Rat Boy is British, he’s hangouts in Echo Park and Prince and Missy Elliott. Her schools, which are publicly UTLA spent $653,000 to started to identify more with Silver Lake. set of upbeat party starters like funded, but privately run. support Goldberg’s candidacy. Silver Lake. His 2019 album The 27-year-old prince “Good As Hell,” “Boys” and “The goal is not to kill one Repenning said she be- Internationally Unknown was of slacker rock Mac DeMar- “Juice” will keep Coachella at- system or the other,” Goldberg lieved her strong fundraising released by Silver Lake’s Hell- co makes his home in Silver tendees in the festival spirit as said. “The goal is to make one performance contributed to cat Records and closes with Lake. At Coachella, he’ll likely the weekend winds down. her campaign’s success. system not undermine the “I think it definitely mat- other.” tered,” she said. “I think, un- The special election is be- fortunately, funding really ing closely watched because matters in campaigns and hav- it could determine the school ing the resources to put mail board’s ideological balance out to communicate across following the resignation of different types of media, it Ref Rodriguez, who was con- Dr. Michel N. Kahwaji, O.D. matters.” victed of a felony and other Goldberg said in her pre- charges related to campaign vious elections, her opponents finance violations during his have consistently raised more 2015 campaign. money than her. Rodriguez was part of “This is not a new place the majority bloc of school Designer Eyewear 20% off for us,” she said. boardmembers who have been Additionally, Goldberg financially backed by charter said she did not believe name school supporters. Since he de- recognition alone would get parted last year, the board has her a seat on the school board. been split on some issues. “We spent a tremendous Whoever wins the special amount of time meeting peo- election will serve the remain- $78 frame & lens (single vision) ple in the community, which ing term, which expires in is how I’ve run every election 2020. We accept VSP, Medi-Cal, Medicare & most other insurance.

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Los Feliz Ledger ★ ★ ★ ★ Neighborhood Council Election Guide ★ ★ ★ ★ By Erin Hickey Pinheiro, Ledger Contributing Writer

Four local neighborhood councils like to open up more recreational space the organization’s Facebook followers writer, has lived in Los Feliz for nearly community with a model I believe can will hold governing board elections in the neighborhood. and increasing their Instagram follow- six years. work across the city,” he said. Saturday, April 6th: Los Feliz, Silver According to Soto, he hopes to ing by more than threefold. “This is my first foray into partici- Collins is a regular attendee of Lake, Atwater Village and Echo Park. use his 13 years of union organizing “Our branding and social media pation with the neighborhood council, the LFNC’s Public Health and Safety Anyone who lives, works, owns experience to get people involved in have become the model for many other and I am excited to get to know the ins Committee meetings, and of its Ad- property or belongs to a community the community. neighborhood councils,” she said. and outs of the LFNC and its commit- Hoc Committee on Homelessness. group in one of those areas can vote “I have an organizer’s perspective Kraus, a grant writer and strategy tees,” she said. A business consultant and 35- in the corresponding neighborhood on how to solve issues, and I intend to consultant for nonprofits, has lived in Timmons is running on a pro-rent year resident of Los Feliz, Crouse was council election. bring that to the neighborhood coun- Los Feliz since 2011. control platform. one of the original board members of Three of the four councils require cil,” he said. She is a member of the LFNC’s Cucinotta, Jury and Schwartz- the Franklin Hills Residents Assoc. He no documentation to vote, though vot- Soto has never served on the Planning and Land Use Management man did not respond to interview re- also served as its vice president. ers will be asked to provide their ad- LFNC or any of its committees, but said Committee, and plans to join its Trans- quests. According to Crouse, his consult- dress or the address of the business or he often attends the Recreation Com- portation and Public Health and Safety ing experience has made him an expert community center in which they hold a mittee as a non-voting member. committees as well. District D in organization, management and anal- stake. According to Kraus, public health For the Los Feliz Knolls’ District ysis, and he hopes to use those skills Echo Park requires documenta- District B and safety are the issues she cares D, Charlie Collins, Bryant B. Crouse, on the neighborhood council to “bring tion—such as a driver’s license, stu- In Los Feliz Square’s District B, most about, as she believes they in- John Dal Santo, Joanna Lamb Looby, people together and come up with so- dent ID, pay stub or piece of mail—to incumbent and current LFNC President tersect with most other issues in the Justin Lane, incumbent Dan McNama- lutions that are best for the neighbor- vote for district candidates, who rep- Jon Deutsch, Kristen Ferris, Christi- neighborhood, including housing, side- ra, Matthew C. Militello, Robert Nichols hood and best for most of the people.” resent specific areas of the neighbor- an Filippella, Michael Gordon, Daniel walk and street safety, homelessness, and Tom Pike are running. “I’m passionate about a number hood, though no documentation is re- Grauerholz, incumbent Cat Kim, Vic- housing and public transportation, Collins, an entrepreneur with two of issues,” said Crouse, but “one of quired to vote for at-large candidates, toria Kraus, Faye Orlove, Dorian Parisi among others. Los Feliz-based businesses—a promo- them is traffic … It’s gotten increas- who represent the area as a whole. and Joshua Lee Williams are running. Five-year los Feliz resident Or- tions and marketing company and a ingly difficult to drive [in the neighbor- Find the times and locations of A 12-year Los Feliz resident, love owns a nonprofit arts space in the line of American-made men’s accesso- hood], particularly with Waze. Every each election, as well as brief profiles Deutsch recently switched careers neighborhood called Junior High. ries—has lived in the area for roughly day from four o’clock on, there’s a 40- of the candidates running below: from film to working for a homeless Orlove said she hopes to bring 20 years. car backup on Rowena [Avenue].” services agency. more communication to the LFNC. Like many, Collins was driven to A writer and producer who has Los Feliz According to Deutsch, he is pas- “I think there are ways to utilize run for a board seat to help address the called Los Feliz home for the past 13 Neighborhood Council sionate about improving street safety existing platforms to keep the commu- issue of homelessness in the area. years, Lane is a member of the LFNC’s for both drivers and pedestrians, main- nity engaged, unified and up to date,” “I have a plan to connect many of Recreation and Outreach committees. taining the neighborhood’s stock of she said. the active [homeless outreach] agen- The Los Feliz Neighborhood see ELECTION page 7 Council (LFNC) election will take place rent controlled apartments and bring- Ferris, Grauerholz, Parisi and cies and to fine tune outreach in our at the Elysian Masonic Lodge, located ing neighbors together through com- Williams did not respond to interview at 1900 No. Vermont Ave., from 2 p.m. munity action. requests. to 9 p.m. “The neighborhood issues I most A total of 33 candidates are run- care about are improving street safety District C ning for 10 district seats across five for both drivers and pedestrians, main- Dorothy Caronna, James Cuci- districts. There are no vacant at-large taining our stock of rent-stabilized notta, Michael J. Jury, Syama Meagher, or special interest seats this election properties and ... bringing neighbors Josh Nuni, Karen Schwartzman and cycle. together to make Los Feliz a more Lisa Timmons are running for District C, vibrant place to live and work,” said which covers Los Feliz Village. District A Deutsch. A 2-year Los Feliz resident, Running for District A, which If re-elected, Deutsch said, he Caronna works in administration. She covers the Los Feliz Hills, are Antonio will work to increase the neighborhood said she is passionate about the issues Canzona, Rob Johnsen, Janet Kim and council’s transparency and encourage of homelessness and housing. Hugo Soto. participation of non-elected commit- Meagher owns a Los Feliz-based Canzona is a property manager tee members. retail marketing agency called Scaling who has lived in Los Feliz for 25 years. Filippella, a filmmaker who has Retail and a women’s clothing brand He said he is running to improve lived in Los Feliz since 2006, said he called Rhode. She has lived in the “the structure of the neighborhood is running to address environmental, neighborhood since 2013. council and its effectiveness.” safety and traffic issues, among oth- She said she plans to leverage Johnsen, an 11-year resident of ers. her experience working with various the Los Feliz area, is a real estate in- He said he hopes to reduce pol- business improvement districts and vestor and business consultant. lution, increase recycling and promote city development offices to help small “My biggest issue is public safe- the use of electric and alternative ener- businesses in the neighborhood, which ty,” he said. gies in the neighborhood. she said, “need community support to A former scientist who now owns Additionally, he said, he would continue to thrive.” a small business, Kim was born and like to improve local roads, reduce traf- Additionally, Meagher said, “I am raised in Los Feliz. fic, support local artists and events passionate about finding proactive so- Our Sip ’n’ Shop She previously served on the and bring more sports facilities to the lutions for our homeless community board as an appointed District B rep- area. and am confident that our transitional Service Rocks! resentative and as the chair of the A stock photographer who has homeless housing project [proposed council’s Ad-Hoc Committee on Home- lived in the area for 39 years, Gordon in February by Los Angeles City Coun- lessness, but does not currently hold a is running on a platform calling for the cilmember David Ryu for Riverside Grocery shopping at Gelson’s is a step above other stores. board position. removal of Hollywood from the city of Drive in Griffith Park, near the Mulhol- We want the time you spend with us to be relaxing, easy, Kim has also served on the Edu- Los Angeles. land Fountain] will become a citywide and stress-free. cation, Cultural Affairs, Public Health “Hollywood should be its own example for other neighborhoods to and Safety and Transportation and separate city,” he said. “All of the other replicate.” Oh, and did we mention fun? Yep. Because now you can Mobility committees, but it was the issues that exist in this area are relat- According to Meagher, she be- issue of homelessness that first drew ed to the fact that it is dysfunctional lieves that small changes can make kick back at the in-store bar and we’ll take care of filling your her to the neighborhood council, after mainly because the city of Los Angeles a big impact, and supports installing cart. With our free Sip ’n’ Shop service, Wine Bar Guests she said she noticed a “disconnect is too large politically … for the people additional crosswalks, improving stop take a refreshing break while a Gelson’s associate does the between our elected officials and here to hold it accountable.” sign placement and “installing doggy shopping – carefully selecting the finest fare for you. our neighbors, [both] housed and un- Like her sister, District A candi- waste stations to keep our neighbor- date Janet Kim, small business owner hood clean.” housed.” Gelson’s is a food lover’s paradise and we hope you agree: “We have some of the wealthiest Cat Kim was born and raised in Los A native Angeleno who recently people in the city living in Los Feliz, Feliz. She moved back to the neighbor- moved to Los Feliz, Nuni spent many Sip ’n’ Shop is just one more way we elevate the grocery yet we also have a shocking number hood after a stint in New York, where years enjoying the neighborhood as a shopping experience. of students in our local schools whose she worked in public relations and visitor before he moved to the area. families cannot afford adequate nutri- event management. “I went to law school on the East tion, basic school supplies, diapers and Kim currently represents District Coast, and upon returning home, I Why wait? mental hygiene products,” said Kim. B on the board, serves as the LFNC’s knew there was nowhere I’d rather live,” Try Gelson’s Sip ’n’ Shop today! Spurred by her concern for the Social Media Manager and Homeless- he said. neighborhood’s homeless population, ness Liaison and is a member of the Nuni, a civil rights lawyer, said the Kim helped found a volunteer-run non- council’s Cultural Affairs, Education, city’s housing crisis is what prompted profit organization called the SELAH Executive, Outreach and Public Safety him to run. your entire order committees. “For me, this is a moral issue, and Neighborhood Homeless Coalition— of $50 or more* an acronym for the Silver Lake, Echo She said she hopes to increase I believe the Los Feliz community can $Sele1cte0d varie tieoffs, 12 pk/12 oz. Park, Los Feliz, Atwater and Hollywood outreach to LFNC constituents. set a leadership example for the rest of neighborhoods it represents. “It’s important to me that the com- the city by fighting for and welcoming Our way of saying “thanks” for shopping with us! “I believe that the neighborhood munity knows what’s going on in the affordable and bridge housing solu- council has a duty to advocate for neighborhood and the neighborhood tions that will help house our homeless *Offer valid at Gelson’s Silver Lake location more homelessness resources for our council works for them,” said Kim, who neighbors,” he said. only. Excludes pharmacy, tobacco, gift area and to support all local efforts organized the council’s first hygiene kit Nuni regularly attends meetings cards, and postage stamps. Cannot be used drive after receiving feedback from lo- for the LFNC’s Environmental Affairs, with any other offer. Limit one coupon involved in assisting people experi- per customer per day. No cash back. No cal middle and high schools that they Transportation and Planning and Land encing homelessness, as well as low gelsons.com reproductions accepted; coupon must be income families and individuals on the had a significant shortage of menstrual Use Committees. surrendered when tendered. brink of homelessness,” Kim said. hygiene products. He has worked with the Environ- Expires: 4/30/2019 PLU #8106 Environmental issues are the big- According to Kim, she has also mental Affairs Committee to try and gest concern for Soto, a 3-year Los Fe- been able to leverage her public rela- bring solar panels to the Los Feliz Gelson’s Silver Lake/Los Feliz liz resident who works as an organizer tions experience to increase the LF- Branch Library. 2725 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 for the hotel workers’ union, and would NC’s social media presence, doubling Timmons, an aspiring comedy TV Page 6 COMMUNITY NEWS losfelizledger.com April 2019 Los Feliz Ledger ★ ★ ★ ★ Neighborhood Council Election Guide ★ ★ ★ ★

ELECTION from page 6 used her community outreach exper- he moved from New York, where he A film set medic and fire depart- stand the community’s input.” tise to help the council reach more of worked for the state government, to ment reserve medic, Paul Emmons Harris Roark is a landscape ar- “The number one priority for me its constituents when looking for input take a position at a solar energy com- has lived in the neighborhood for more chitect who has lived in the neighbor- is increasing community engagement on projects. pany two years ago. than 30 years. hood since 2013. She currently serves and empowering people to interact According to Burke, it was the He is a non-voting member of He co-chairs the SLNC’s Trans- on the board of Silver Lake Forward, with local government,” said Lane. “I issue of safety on Hyperion Avenue— the SLNC’s Green Committee and fre- portation and Public Safety Commit- a nonprofit organization that aims in- am also very passionate about ensuring where a pedestrian was recently killed quents the council’s board meetings. tee and cites traffic safety and road crease public access to the Silver Lake opportunities in the community across in a hit and run accident—that first in- According to Bard, his primary improvements as one of his key issues. Reservoir. the board. It is important that as the spired her to join the LFNC. motivation for running is increasing Additionally, he said, he is pas- “I am passionate about many is- neighborhood changes, which ours rap- “So many opportunities could access to public space and creating sionate about making improvements sues facing our neighborhood, ranging idly does, we don’t exclude seniors, low arise if we made that a better street,” more parks and green space in the to the area’s reservoirs so that they form cultural programming to sustain- income families, or anyone else for that said Burke. For example, she said, area. can be used recreationally and wants able development,” said Harris Roark. matter from what Los Feliz has to offer.” “There are a lot of students out there “I think about L.A. compared to to preserve the area’s uniqueness and The issue that prompted her to As for issues specific to District that get driven to school when they other major cities and one issue that ensure all stakeholder’s interests are run, however, is the Silver Lake Master D, Lane said, he is concerned about could very easily walk if there were a really stands out is the lack of green represented. Plan, which is currently being updated traffic and safety issues near John safer environment to do so.” space per capita here,” Bard said. “Lo- Native Angeleno Fox Robbins has by the city with the council’s input. Marshall High School, and anticipates Also a street safety advocate and cal neighborhood leaders should do lived in Silver Lake for 10 years. He is “We have an incredible and a great deal of discussion around current boardmember, Cohen has lived whatever they can to open up green a writer and arts and culture producer unique opportunity to shape, beautify opening the Rowena Reservoir. in Los Feliz for nine years and “can’t space … having spent a career in state and founded the Silver Lake Picture and create access to 127 acres of open Seven-year Los Feliz resident Mc- imagine living anywhere else.” and local government, I really value the Show—a local outdoor film screening space in our neighborhood,” Harris Namara works as a production man- A stay-at-home dad who serves role that neighborhood councils play.” series in the Sunset Triangle. Roark said. ager and an audio, video and lighting as the council’s webmaster and co- Derakshan, a native Angeleno “Besides maintaining Silver Lake’s SLNC Co-Chair Johnson was born technician. chairs its Transportation Committee, and five-year Silver Lake resident is identity as a place where the creative, and raised in Silver Lake. An actor, He is the LFNC’s Vice President, Cohen has represented District E on an advertising sales representative LGBTQ and Latinx communities thrive, I Johnson also co-chairs the council’s chairs its Outreach and Rules & Elec- the board since 2015. for the Los Angeles Times. He was ap- care most about rejuvenation the neigh- Bylaws & Standing Rules Committee tions committees and sits on its Exec- “My work on the neighborhood pointed to a board seat in 2018 after borhood council’s relationships with the and serves on its Urban Design & Pres- utive Committee. Housing is the issue council … has been highly focused on co-chairing the SLNC’s Homelessness community,” he said. ervation and Executive committees. he cares most about. making it safer for everyone—cars, Committee. Fox Robbins currently serves on According to Johnson, she is “I believe that housing is a human bikes, walkers, students, those young Derakshan also co-founded the the SLNC’s Election Committee. most concerned with pedestrian safe- right,” said McNamara. “As such, I am and those old—to use our streets and SELAH Neighborhood Homelessness Getz, a realtor, has lived in Silver ty—though she said the illegal use of an advocate for tenant rights. I fight for sidewalks,” Cohen said. Coalition—an acronym for Silver Lake, Lake for over six years. gas leaf blowers is a close second—af- policies, such as an expansion of rent Gaan, a research analyst at the Echo Park, Los Feliz, Atwater and Hol- She has sat on the board of Silver ter noticing an uptick in reckless driv- control, that will provide stability for Good Food Institute, a nonprofit or- lywood—and said he is passionate Lake’s Los Angeles Family School and ing on the area’s narrow residential Los Feliz renters. I push back against ganization focused on food sustain- about advocating for more homeless chairs an annual fundraising auction streets over the past few years. developers who wish to demolish ex- ability, has lived in Los Feliz for two services in the area and demonstrating for local Ivanhoe Elementary School. “I walk everywhere, and specifi- isting rent stabilized apartments and years. Pedestrian safety is his primary to Los Angeles City Council “that this “One of my main objectives is cally I walk in Silver Lake,” she said. pressure others to include designated concern. is a ready and willing community” for to support and recognize our com- “The driving is just so horrific—it’s an low income units in their projects.” “I think one of the best parts homeless housing and the like. munity’s uniqueness,” Getz said. “I embarrassment.” Additionally, he said, he wants about Los Feliz is its walkability,” Gaan “There are no real services here,” would like to highlight and support our Johnson said she wants more po- the city to implement a vacancy tax, a said. “However, there are many side- said Derakshan. “They’re all downtown independent retailers and restaurants lice enforcement to address the issue, guaranteed right to counsel for tenants walks that are in need of repair, and it or in Hollywood.” as well as our robust art scene [and] I even if that means levying a property and to take “comprehensive action” to can sometimes feel unsafe as a pedes- A three-year resident of Silver Lake, would like to see events created around tax to create revenue for more traffic address the homelessness crisis. trian, especially with car commuters who lived in nearby Los Feliz for 10 years supporting our local businesses.” officers. A nine-year Los Feliz resident and using our neighborhood as a passage prior to that, Duncan is a real estate Two-year resident Goudsmit is a “It’s going to have to take being film history professor, Nichols’ plat- to Glendale or Hollywood.” agent specializing in the Silver Lake area. clinical psychologist who relocated to ticketed and looked after like children,” form is succinct: “No one should have Like Burke and Cohen, Gaan is He serves on the SLNC’s Urban Design Silver Lake from Brooklyn, New York. she said. to live on the street.” involved with the LFNC’s Transporta- and Preservation Committee. “What really got me into wanting Max, a 12-year resident of the According to Nichols, he has tion & Mobility Committee. He is also “I would like to see the city take to run for neighborhood council had area works as a city shepherd—mean- been a member of several LFNC com- a member of its Environmental Affairs better care of Sunset Boulevard, with to do with equity and safe streets for ing people can hire her to bring a flock mittees, though he did not respond to Committee, and said he plans to stay more street sweeping and litter pickup. community members,” she said. “I re- of sheep to graze their lawns, rather a request to specify which ones. involved with both committees wheth- The city only street sweeps Sunset ally think that Silver Lake, like most than mowing them. Pike is a social media marketer, er or not he is elected to the board. Boulevard one day a year [after the Los neighborhoods, has been experienc- According to Max, she believes currently working for Los Angeles City Angeles Marathon] and I think we can ing a lot of changes in terms of traffic she is the only homeless candidate Councilmember Loraine Lundquist. Silver Lake do better,” he said. “A clean street will shortcuts.” running, but her primary concern is He has lived in Los Feliz for seven not only be nicer for Silver Lake resi- According to Goudsmit, one of promoting the state’s Urban Agricul- years and is most concerned about en- Neighborhood Council dents, it will help attract more custom- her greatest strengths is her ability to ture Incentive Zone, which provides tax vironmental issues. ers to our local businesses and help hear all sides of an argument. incentives to homeowners who plant “Stopping catastrophic climate Silver Lake stakeholders can vote keep Silver Lake shops and restaurants “I am a listening first type per- food crops in their yards. change is going to take action at ev- in the Silver Lake Neighborhood Coun- vibrant, varied and independent.” son,” she said. “I really want to under- ery level, including neighborhoods,” cil (SLNC) election from noon to 6 p.m. see ELECTION page 8 said Pike. “My platform is practical: at St. Francis of Assisi, 1523 Golden fit the [Hillhurst Avenue] library with Gate Ave. solar panels, add bike lanes and open A total of 35 candidates are up new green spaces so that people do running, and all 21 governing board not have to drive to get to parks.” seats—seven at-large representatives According to Pike, he has written and two for each of seven regions—are four Community Impact Statements as up for grabs. a member of the LFNC’s Environmental Of those seven regions, regions 1, Affairs and Public Works & Beautifica- 6 and 7 surround the reservoir; the ma- tion committees, all of which related to jority of regions 2 and 3 are southeast environmental issues and were unani- of the reservoir; Region 4 covers much mously approved by the board. of Sunset Boulevard as well as por- One such statement “called for tions of Silver Lake south and north of the city to shut down three obsolete, it; and Region 5 is in the Sunset Junc- dirty gas-fired power plants, which tion area. the city has now done,” Pike said. “I do Due to the size of Silver Lake not believe my job as a board member and the way its neighborhood council would end with issuing resolutions. boundaries are drawn, it is recom- I will work to make sure they actually mended that voters check the SLNC’s have real world impact.” boundary map to determine what re- Dal Santo and Lamb Looby did gion they are in. not respond to interview requests. Additionally, there are two candi- date slates in this election, Silver Lake District E Together and Silver Lake Progressive. Incumbents Siobhan Burke and Candidates who are members of those Danny Cohen and Kyle Gaan are run- slates are denoted with either (T) or ning for District E, which covers Frank- (P), respectively, next to their names. lin Hills. For more information on those slates, Burke was appointed to her Dis- visit silverlaketogether.com and sil- trict E seat in 2018. An architect and 10- verlakeprogressive.com year resident of Los Feliz, Burke serves on the Transportation and Public Works At-Large and Beautification committees. Running to represent Silver Lake “What makes my candidacy as a whole, are Cameron Bard (T), unique is my professional back- Scott Crawford, incumbent Darius ground,” said Burke, who said she be- Derakshan (T), Mark Duncan (P), Paul lieves her design and planning back- Emmons (P), Nicholas Fox Robbins ground give her a unique perspective (P), Lorraine Getz (P), Nora Goudsmit on many neighborhood issues. “I do a (T), Elaine Harris Roark (P), incumbent lot of work in the public sector and ev- and current SLNC co-chair Anne-Marie ery time I’m working on a streetscape Johnson (T), Rosa Max, Tony Michae- project or a sustainability project … I lis (T), Ryan M. Moore, incumbent and go home thinking, ‘Why am I not doing current SLNC co-chair Scott Plante (T), this for my own neighborhood?’” Dulce Stein (P) and Liza Temple (T). Additionally, she said, she has Bard has lived in Silver Lake since

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ELECTION from page 7 Stein is chief curator at Glendale proach to serving house and unhoused Region 3 15 years ago, and said she hopes to Boulevard’s Neutra Institute Museum residents of our community, and as a Seth Copenhaver (P), incumbent preserve Silver Lake’s natural environ- “I want to guide people in how Anthony Crump (T) and Ami Werges they can better their neighborhoods by and Gallery. SLNC board member, I pledge to do all in ment and wildlife. She is the SLNC’s Art & Culture my power to bring more access to servic- (T) are running for Region 3. “I want to continue to advocate using laws that are often … not taken Copenhaver moved to Silver Lake advantage of,” said Max. “Who would Committee co-chair, and cites art, cul- es like public bathrooms [and] showers, for the animals and migratory birds ture and community as her areas of safe parking, counseling [and] job train- about a decade ago, but prior to that he that need the reservoir to remain a ref- your children vote for is my message.” lived nearby in Los Feliz. Michaelis has lived in Silver Lake greatest interest. ing and more affordable housing to our uge,” she said. “I believe it is important Stein lives in the city of Haw- neighborhood,” said Danner. An online marketer, Copenhaver to include them and their needs in the for more than 30 years. hopes to address issues of safety and He is a retired hospital adminis- thorne. Loewy, a 19-year Silver Lake discussions regarding the reservoir An 18-year Silver Lake resident, resident, has served on the board homelessness in Region 3. complex.” trator, who has co-chaired the council’s “It’s not lost on me that these are Transportation & Neighborhood Safety Temple is a real estate developer who since 2016. He formerly co-chaired the Zevos, a creative director who has served on the council’s Urban De- board’s Transportation & Public Safety big issues and not simple to solve,” he has lived in Silver Lake since 2007, Committee for the past two years and said. has served as its Budget Representa- sign & Preservation Committee for the Committee. cites housing and development as her past four years. A healthcare attorney, Loewy Additionally, Copenhaver said, he biggest local concerns. tive for the past three. is interested in the process of rework- According to Michaelis, he cares According to Temple, she hopes cites the Silver Lake Master Plan, “I’m most passionate about the to work with incoming developers to street safety and the local dog park as ing the Silver Lake Master Plan. human cost of our city’s housing and most about improving city services “[The reservoir is] certainly one in the neighborhood, “with a focus “build responsibly and with consider- his key areas of interest. development policies,” she said. “Poli- ation to the community” as Silver Lake of the most beautiful parts of not just cies that seem dry but have enormous on traffic safety, street maintenance, our community, but Los Angeles in parking and public safety.” becomes more dense. Region 2 everyday consequences for our com- Crawford did not respond to an Incumbents Douglas A. Reed (T) general, and we have an amazing op- munities.” An independent filmmaker and portunity to do something wonderful software engineer who moved to Silver interview request. and Barbara Ringuette (T) are running unopposed for the two Region 2 seats. here and shape how future generations Region 5 Lake in 2007, Moore is most concerned get to interact with it,” he said. with tenants’ rights. Region 1 Reed, a 28-year Silver Lake resi- Jeremy Black (P), Maebe A. Girl Samantha Danner (T) and incum- dent who works as a construction proj- An 11-year resident of Silver Lake, (P) and incumbents Bob Lisauskas (T) According to Moore, he is inter- Crump works in public affairs and com- ested in “preserving Silver Lake’s di- bent Doug Loewy (T) are running unop- ect manager and also owns Los Feliz’s and David Valdez (T) are running for posed for the two Region 1 seats. Artisan LA Jewelry, has served on the munity relations. He is a current SLNC Region 5. versity and character by aiding tenants governing board member and has pre- in rental disputes, working to repeal A post-doctoral scholar focused board since 2018. He also sits on the Black, a senior account direc- on behavioral sciences and linguistics, council’s Urban Design & Planning viously served as its treasurer and co- tor for a startup software company, [state law] Costa-Hawkins [which pro- chair. hibits the expansion of rent control] Danner recently moved to Silver Lake, Committee. moved to Silver Lake two years ago. but has long spent time in the area as “My most passionate issue is to According to Crump, he cares He is a licensed member of the Califor- and fighting against the removal of most about “quality of life issues for all rent controlled units from the market a visitor. support the artistic nature and archi- nia Bar Assoc., but does not currently “Living in Silver Lake has always tectural heritage that has defined Sil- residents” in Silver Lake. practice law. via the Ellis Act [an often abused state Werges is a freelance film pro- law that allows landlords to evict ten- been an aspiration of mine, so I was ver Lake,” he said. According to Black, he is most thrilled to move here,” she said. A retired Los Angeles County ad- duction manager, who has lived in the interested in improving public spaces ants if they wish to exit the rental busi- area for 11 years. ness] and illegal short-term rentals” Danner boasts a great deal of ex- ministrator, Ringuette has lived in the in the area, for example, the Silver Lake perience addressing issues of home- neighborhood for 30 years. “The neighborhood issues that I dog park. such as Airbnb. am most passionate about are housing SLNC Co-Chair Scott Plante has lessness, as a member of SELAH, She was first elected to the gov- “I have heard from so many homeless housing advocacy organiza- erning board in 2012, co-chaired the growth, homelessness and traffic con- people that they won’t take their dogs lived in the area for 10 years. He works gestion,” she said. as an architect, and also co-chairs the tion Hollywood 4WRD and the SLNC’s Transportation & Public Works Com- there because the dogs leave com- Homelessness Committee. mittee for four years, and currently pletely filthy,” he said. “When it rains, board’s Urban Design & Preservation Region 4 Committee. Previously, she sat on the East co-chairs the Governmental Affairs there is no proper drainage leaving Hollywood Neighborhood Council’s Committee. She also sits on the Urban Jennifer Dibs (T) and Ianthe Zevos huge puddles of mud … If you go to He said he cares most about are running unopposed for Region 4. “improving the quality of the built en- Ad-Hoc Committee on Homelessness Design and Homelessness committees. West Hollywood, they have a great As- and additionally served on that coun- “I hope to find solutions to hous- Dibs and her wife have lived in Sil- troTurf space for dogs and Silver Lake vironment [in Silver Lake] while trying ver Lake for 23 years. to balance the pressures of a need for cil’s governing board when she lived in ing, oversize development and quality should have something similar.” the area. of life matters,” among other issues, A pet sitter and dog walker, Dibs A professional drag queen and housing with the downside of how it af- started her business, Sit Pet Sitting, fects current residents.” “I believe in a compassionate ap- Ringuette said. see ELECTION page 10

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[REAL ESTATE] Local Year-Over-Year Medians Down Across the Board in February, While Some Neighborhoods Saw Month-Over-Month Price Spikes

There were 59 single-fam- dos sold in the area, two fewer an price for the area was up ily homes sold in our coverage than last month, for a median about 2% from January, but area in February 2019—sev- price of $710,000, about 33% down 29% from the previ- en fewer than in January— higher than January and 42% ous year to $800,000. One and 10 condos sold in the higher than last February. condo sold in the area for area, three fewer than the pre- A total of 15 single-family $715,000, about 19% above vious month. homes sold in the 90039 ZIP the previous February’s me- Comparatively, 2,929 code, which includes parts of dian. No condos sold in the homes sold in all of Los An- Silver Lake, Los Feliz and At- area the month prior. geles County this February, water Village—one fewer than Los Feliz had 10 home 52 more than in the previous sold in January—for a median sales in February in its 90027 month, and 1,109 condos sold, price of $1.1 million, about ZIP code, four more than in 80 more than sold in January. 33% higher than January and January. The median price In the Hollywood Hills’ 9% lower than last Febru- for those homes was $1.903

90068 ZIP code, 21 single- ary. Three condos sold in the million, about 27% higher This 1955 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,472-square-foot home in the Franklin Hills area of family homes sold, six more area for a median of $707,000, than in January, but about Los Feliz sold in March for $1.5 million. The home, located at 3927 Melbourne Ave. than in January. The median a roughly 10% hike from last 9% below the previous Feb- has sunset views and an original indoor/outdoor shower. price for the area was down year. No condos sold in the ruary’s median. Four condos however, about 18% month- area the previous month. sold in the same area—one year at the same time. of a percent above last year’s over-month from Janu- Meanwhile, 13 homes more than in the previous Countywide, the me- median. The median price for ary and about 11% year-over- sold in Silver Lake/Echo month—for a median price dian price for a single-family a condo in Los Angeles Coun- year from February 2018 to Park’s 90026 ZIP in Febru- of $637,000, about 27% home sold this February was ty was $505,000, 1% below $1.305 million. Condo prices ary, compared with 17 the higher than January’s medi- $615,000, about 3% above January, and about 2% above meanwhile, were up. Two con- previous month. The medi- an, and 37% higher than last January’s median, and a tenth last year’s median. THE KOSTREY COLLECTION

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ELECTION from page 8 Smith Isroelit (T) are running for Re- Plant Systems: New Area Code But Still Great Design gion 6. show producer, Girl has lived in Silver By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist Najerian Kaderali works in regula- Lake for more than five years, and has tory compliance, but also has a mas- attended multiple SLNC board and Plant Systems, a long- drainage issues, to get a sense chose them for her home proj- ter’s degree in Library and Information committee meetings. Sciences. time fixture in Los Feliz and of what direction to go,” he ect in Mar Vista. “I am most passionate about The two-year Silver Lake resident Silver Lake has changed the said. “We encourage [our cli- “I wanted to keep the LGBT issues and want to ensure Silver cites street safety as her biggest con- Lake remains a safe and welcoming surrounding neighborhood’s ents] be as involved as they mid-century cottage feel and cern and is involved with a local pro- neighborhood for people of all back- characteristic and contoured want to be.” for it to be a part of the neigh- Rowena Road Diet organization called grounds,” said Girl. “I am also passion- Keep Rowena Safe. landscape, terrace by terrace. Those clients, Newman borhood,” said Atwood. ate about homelessness issues in our A 26-year resident of Silver Lake, After 30 years in their noted, often take inspiration Her large lot had multiple community.” Poole is the founder and CEO of a niche Current board member and co- Hyperion Boulevard location, from the neighborhood and spaces that involved complex advertising agency. She has served on chair of the council’s Green Committee they have sold the property there’s scarcely a street in the grading, raised vegetable beds, the SLNC as a Region 6 representative Lisauskas has lived in Silver Lake for for the past three years. and moved to Valley Glen. area that doesn’t reflect Plant and a built environment for 10 years. Additionally, she serves on the He additionally sits on the SLNC Despite the new area code— Systems’ influence. entertaining. She said working SLNC’s Outreach Committee, where Urban Design & Preservation commit- (747)—their landscape design Wind up any road in Sil- with Newman has been quite she is responsible for the council’s tee and serves as the SLNC Resilience Facebook advertising. She is also the and installation business is ver Lake and Los Feliz and enjoyable. Liason, reporting to the city on issues of council’s Animal Liaison to the city. still the same as it ever was. you’re likely to come across “What is important to public health and disaster preparedness. “I will always advocate for the del- “I am most passionate about a Past visitors to the ver- some of their work. emphasize is Bob is an excel- icate balance of our lovely and unique more sustainable neighborhood,” Lis- dant nursery who remember They’ve cultivated the lent designer,” she said. “I’m shared habitat and will continue to auskas said. “Housing and density in insist that the powers that be answer being greeted by Charlie, the land at John Lautner’s famed very detail-oriented and he the right places, affordability, green to us, the Community of Silver Lake, 40-year-old macaw, will be Silvertop and have designed embraced it. The quality of walkable sterets, increasing trans- about the importance of protecting the portation options and a resilience to pleased to know he is enjoying and maintained the landscap- their work is exactly what I [area’s] wildlife, migratory birds, trees drought and climate change.” his new digs on the other side ing of Los Angeles’s prominent wanted.” and water for our future generations,” A 10-year Silver Lake resident, said Poole. of the hill. mid-century architects such as Often considering the Valdez works in management at NBCU- Smith Isroelit, who currently Clients can still leave a Eames, Schindler, Neutra and big picture, Plants Systems is niversal. He was appointed to the SLNC serves as the council’s secretary, has to fill a vacancy in 2018 and recently message on an old-school an- Williams since 1985. known for coordinating land- lived in Silver Lake for over 20 years. ran for a vacant seat on the Los An- swering machine. And no Newman does much of scape projects with the archi- A marketing and communications geles Unified School District Board of professional, Smith Isroelit also co- matter the size of the job, the design duties, having stud- tecture of the home, while Education. chairs the SLNC Outreach Committee Plant Systems remains focused ied at the Academy of Art in keeping in mind how the Valdez, who additionally co- and edits its bi-weekly newsletter. chairs the SLNC’s Government Affairs on creating great outdoor ex- San Francisco, while co-owner property owner will experi- According to Smith Isroelit, she is Committee, said he is most passionate periences for property owners. Gary Guarino is a licensed ence and use the space. passionate about increasing participa- about issues of homelessness, afford- tion in the neighborhood council and Bob Newman, co-owner contractor who creates the “What they want is what able housing, street safety, street re- its committees and ensuring that all of Plant Systems, credits their pairs and solving parking challenges in built environments and han- inspires me,” said Newman, Silver Lake residents have a say in cre- the neighborhood. decades of success to listening dles the business end of things. who said he is most proud of ating a new master plan for the Silver

Lake Reservoirs. to the needs of the clients. Lucia Dewey Atwood, projects that make the clients Region 6 “People who live in Silver Lake “We go in initially to look who said she first came to happy. Lena Najerian Kaderali (P) and deserve to be deeply involved in the incumbents Taryn Poole (T) and Betsy at the site, the soil … whether know Plant Systems from their Contact Plant Systems at see ELECTION page 28 it’s sunny or shady, and look at work on historical properties, [email protected].

What Might a “Los Feliz Area Disclosure” Look Like?*

very major real estate brokerage provides “local area” • The city tells tourists that the best view of the HOLLYWOOD sign is from disclosures to inform folks in a transaction of the Observatory. Ematerial facts that might affect a buyer’s decision to • More than half of an LAPD officer’s on-duty time is spent dealing with buy. What might a “Los Feliz Area Disclosure” look like? homeless problems. Ergo, do not expect traffic law enforcement. Drive, • Griffith Park is prone to frequent brush fires. Enter the ride or walk as though your life depends upon it--it does. Park at your own risk when Smokey Bear’s fire risk • Hollywood Boulevard hosts frequent weekend events whether you need to gauge points to “HIGH” or above. Keep your home’s run errands or not. Get used to pop-up gridlock and detours. fire insurance paid. • During Greek Theatre season, which lengthens • No matter how fast you drive, getting from one end annually, the area north of Cromwell Avenue, of Los Feliz Boulevard to the other can take up to a between Vermont and Commonwealth half hour, especially on weekends. Avenues, is blocked off, thanks in • The sub-woofer throb of helicopters overhead plays part to Uber and Lyft. day and night. Tourist helicopters swarm at sunset. • Lamp posts are painted before Helicopter service to Los Feliz hospital “quiet zones” is each L.A. Olympics only, especially low and loud. whether they need painting • Home burglaries happen anytime, whether you use or not. an electronic alarm, or your area has a guard car, or • Street trees are pruned you’re at home. when their limbs fall. • Motorhomes parked at the curb are always moved in • Christmas trees dot time for weekly street cleaning. sidewalks and parkways • No hillside street is too narrow, steep or winding for a until Easter. traffic app to find. *April Fool!? Yes and no. As I • You will get a parking ticket in Los Feliz whether you hear lately in conversations with prospective sellers, the frustrations deserve one or not. above are material to the quality of life in Los Feliz--and a reason some • Beware of using mailboxes. The Los Feliz post office want to move away to better-run cites. Quality of life issues affect the padlocks its mailboxes after hours for good reason. value of our real estate, are man-made and soluble by community action. • Graffiti mysteriously appears on public surfaces anywhere. Demand truth, transparency, accountability and action from our elected • Trash on streets and sidewalks spontaneously regenerates. leaders to end our city’s aggressive apathy toward Los Feliz--before we • Backup alarms on city trash trucks wake the neighborhood before our lose the neighborhood we love. No fooling. chic flocks of domestic chickens do. • Don’t park at the curb too long. Parts of your vehicle, e.g,. catalytic Richard Stanley converters, may be missing upon your return. Over 31 years of successful local service • The 3 AM visitor on your Ring always wears a hoodie. Estates Director • Sidewalks and curbs have not been maintained since Jimmy Carter was Architectural and Historic Properties Specialist president. Step lively! [email protected] 213 300-4567 cell / voice mail • That duplex next door on a standard-sized lot could be torn down and ©2019 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An redeveloped legally into over 20 apartments with meager parking. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and operated by NRT LLC. All rights reserved. If your property is listed with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. DRE# 00971211

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[keen to be green] [house and holmes] flowing. The valves were wide Pressure on Trader Joe’s Water Pressured open, but the water pressure was still trickling like the L.A. Results in Plastics By Rob Loos, Ledger Columnist River in August. Changes In the nearly seemed like something went I quickly ran out of prob- lem-solving ideas, so I did By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist 100 years wacky with the faucet in our since our bathroom; it lost almost all its what I always do: I called my Trader Joe’s has decided worked on the campaign. “It’s home was built, its basic struc- pressure. amazing contractor friend to eliminate 1 million pounds up to all of us to demand that ture has stayed pretty much The bathroom has the Dave. of single-use plastic from its Trader Joe’s and other retail- the same, but so many other standard 1920’s pedestal sink He was working on a stores in 2019. ers immediately start shifting things have changed. setup with hot and cold knobs plumbing problem for one of How did this happen? Sev- toward systems of refill and The fireplace no longer and a high-necked pipe in the his Bel-Air clients. Appar- eral months ago Greenpeace reuse.” burns wood logs, but now it center, but what used to be ently, their backyard fountain launched a social media cam- This is a big step in the serves mainly as a mantel that a gusher of water has trans- wasn’t “dancing” correctly to paign (#BreakFreeFromPlas- right direction, but according supports our LED flat-screen formed into a dribble. its musical soundtrack and tic), urging customers to peti- to Greenpeace, Trader Joe’s monitor. This makes washing our light show. tion the retailer to reduce its could go further with its plas- Our electricity has been hands, brushing our teeth I explained my problem single-use plastics. tic reduction, and, of course, amped up to accommodate an and especially shaving hugely and Dave asked, “Have you On March 4th, Green- there are many more other su- ever-growing list of electric de- challenging. If you don’t have checked your aerator?” I ex- peace announced that because permarkets out there. Green- vices, and circuit breakers have enough water pressure to un- plained that I had no idea of pressure from over 100,000 peace is now calling on all su- replaced the original screw-in clog the shaving cream from what he was talking about. petitioners and hundreds of permarkets to ditch single-use fuses. the razor after each stroke, it Then he told me to un- letters and calls to Trader Joe’s plastics and immediately start But the one thing that has feels like you’re dragging a gi- screw the top of the faucet corporate headquarters, the re- adopting more sustainable remained virtually the same ant bowie knife across your spout. I removed a covering tailer is improving its practices. practices. since 1920 is our plumbing. face the way cowboys did in that housed the broken aera- “In mid-2018, we were Over the next months, the The main line from the street those old black and white tor, which is a small filter that discussing with our local organization plans to mobilize is still a galvanized pipe that westerns. Inevitably you end regulates the water flow. folks the many ways they thousands more volunteers, connects to our home’s copper up putting little specks of toi- Dave told me that the could affect change with the release a hard-hitting report, pipes, which in turn leads to let paper on various nicks on ruptured pipe in the street was campaign,” said Greenpeace and use creative action to various spigots (or “spickets” your cheeks and cursing like just a coincidence and he guid- plastic-free organizer Isabelle make sure supermarkets can’t as my grandmother used to Yosemite Sam. ed me to the hardware store to Geczy, “and our volunteers ignore the issue. call them), that we use for our I needed to solve the prob- spend a few bucks on a new immediately asked why we Though I know we still everyday needs—like washing lem before my face looked aerator. weren’t directly looking to have far to go, I am keen to clothes, dishes and ourselves. like the potholes on Los Feliz Now my water pressure get Trader Joe’s to be better focus on good news. I also Most times our water Boulevard after the big rain- is forceful and my shave is on the issue, as they’re a local, discovered that Trader Joe’s pressure is pretty robust, but storms—so I tried loosen- smooth, which once again forward-thinking company. It corporate headquarters in after an ancient water main ing the knobs under the sink goes to prove that: “If I can’t was a no-brainer to our volun- Monrovia has a Sustainability ruptured in our street it to make sure the water was figure it out—and I know that teers, and since we have such Manager. She directed me to I can’t—my friend Dave can.” a strong base in and around their sustainability page and Southern California it made podcast and reassured me that perfect sense to us to take the along with the changes they work on in this way.” have already made, Trader Now Trader Joe’s will stop Joe’s is continuing to work offering single-use carryout with their vendors “to identify bags nationwide, replace its sustainable opportunities and produce bags with biodegrad- take action.” able and compostable options, According to the webpage replace Styrofoam trays used she drafted, “We view this as in packaging and sell more ongoing work—in fact, never- loose produce rather than ending work. As we continue wrapping it in plastic. in this endeavor, we are com- “Trader Joe’s decision to mitted to openly sharing in- phase out some of its most formation about our progress.” problematic and unnecessary This gives me hope that plastic packaging is a direct if enough of us join together response to customers pushing to reach out to them and ask them to act,” said Kate Mel- them to, corporate entities can ges, also of Greenpeace, who change their ways.

In Case You Missed It A lot happened in March that didn’t Need help make it to the print edition due to space limitations, including stories on two understanding violent crimes at the Los Feliz Metro Red Line Station, a non-fatal shooting in front property taxes? of a Silver Lake bar, a bill to add Griffith Park and parts of the Los Angeles River to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the local roots of Property India’s Oscar-winning documentary short. John Chadbourne Taxes For more on these and other stories you Call me today! 30 Years of Title Expertise (310) 892-3301 may have missed, visit losfelizledger.com

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[editorial] Why Good People Get Evicted By Donna Barstow

Hello, my name is Donna, chicken” with their landlord, 1995, which prohibits cities signment to the Rent Stabili- Come now, Mr. Mayor. If and I’ve been evicted. I’ve lived meaning playing a wait and from starting new rent control zation Division of the city’s you’re not going to run for presi- at 2965 Waverly Drive in Sil- see game to see if their land- for buildings built after that Housing Dept. Yes, the analy- dent and give us reflected pride ver Lake, one block east of Los lord will go to the expense to date. sis is in the hands of rent con- that way, at least take some mea- Feliz Boulevard, for over 19 sue if they’re not packed up But there’s so much oth- trol, which will not help, and sures to fix the issues for those, great years. In two weeks, Tay- by their move out date notice. er stuff you could do if you has nothing to do with non- like me, who are losing their lor Equities, our new owner, is The stress of playing chicken cared, Los Angeles! You can RSO renters. homes. Eviction is the bottom throwing me out on the street may be well worth it, however, give wide protections to ten- I called many of those cit- rung, right before homelessness. for no reason at all. to save your home. ants, without adding more ies myself—took me about a It goes, food, water, shelter! It’s Whether Taylor’s actions If you live in what’s called rent control. Aren’t we the week. But, it’s taken the city kind of important! are ethical is up for debate, a non-RSO building (no rent smart, progressive city every- department a year to hand There are only nine origi- but, shockingly, this is perfect- control), eviction could hap- one wishes they lived in? This their report over to the Mayor nal Waverly tenants left and ly legal in Los Angeles if you pen to you too, at any time. is a complete fail for a quarter and the City Council. most of them will be leaving don’t live in a building with Landlords don’t need a reason of the city. In January, finally, Hui- shortly, too. rent control. to evict: it’s called “no-fault.” For instance, two Los An- zar’s anti-harassment ordi- We originally paid an av- According to Tenants But you really know why ... geles City Councilmembers nance got a little bump and erage of $1,500 a month and Together, a statewide rent- he’s just not that into you. made half-hearted attempts the report moved on to a Los now Taylor is asking between ers’ rights organization, re- Let’s talk about the Los to introduce new renters’ laws Angeles City Council com- $3,000 and $3,500. Over 20 cent records show an average Angeles Housing Depart- in 2017: Gil Cedillo proposed mittee, aptly called the Hous- apartments have been empty of 166,337 unlawful detainer ment. That’s where everyone “Just Cause” evictions and Jose ing Committee. Finally. It’s for nearly a year. Isn’t this legal cases filed per year over suggests you go right away Huizar introduced a proposal now the end of March. Don’t adding to the housing crisis the last three years in Califor- when there’s a landlord prob- for no harassment for tenants. hold your breath. and the new rent hikes in the nia. With an average of 2.9 lem. But the Housing Depart- Nothing at all was done Mayor Eric Garcetti has neighborhood? people per renter household, ment can’t help you. They only on these measures until Oc- spoken strongly about the As for me, I have no place an estimated 500,000 Califor- help renters with rent control. tober of 2018, around when I housing crisis, but unfortu- to move yet. I desperately want nia tenants face court eviction That means the over one mil- started to make serious inqui- nately he keeps pointing to to stay in this neighborhood, each year. lion renters who live in non ries. If you were a lawmaker new housing, rather than fix- but the only empty apart- Here on Waverly, 19 other rent controlled buildings have and submitted an important ing the problems right in front ments I’ve found … are right tenants also got eviction no- no one to turn to, no resource measure to help so many of him. in this building. And that’s tices and all the rest got rent to even find out their rights. people, wouldn’t you follow Garcetti’s office gave me a not affordable housing for me. raises of several hundred dol- In fact, since Los Angeles it through? Just a little? It has copy of a two-page letter he sent Donna Barstow is a car- lars (Taylor never gave an offi- rent control began in 1978, your name on it! to the L.A. Tenants Union and toonist for the Los Angeles cial explanation as to who got there hasn’t been one law to I guess not. The reason to another organization called Times, Daily News, Psychology which). help the unlucky tenants who given to me was that the city “Housing Now,” in August Today, Wall Street Journal and Out of the 20 evicted, moved into apartments built required a report on how 14 2017, outlining steps his office the New Yorker, among oth- only two of us went to court— after that. other California cities with has taken to help renters. But ers. You can find her cartoons the others gave up early on. Why so unhelpful? Law- rent control had added those not one action was directed to- at donnabarstow.com and her When eviction hap- makers like to point to the (obvious) renters’ protections. wards non-RSO renters. We are blog on housing and renters’ pens, sometimes people “play Costa-Hawkins state law of They gave this homework as- truly the disenfranchised! rights at waverlydr.com.

FIRES from page 1 own site-specific emergency mont Canyon and Western on four-wheel drive vehicles loaded the narrow roads out of Simon, who studies fire re- plans. Canyon roads, which lead to evacuate those who are unable town. sponse plans, said in an inter- The Los Angeles Park the Griffith Observatory, are walk out unassisted. Still, Simon raised con- view. “Communities have en- Ranger Division is respon- closed to incoming traffic. Simon, the University of cerns about the city’s current croached upon areas that were sible for carrying out the fire Rangers also alert the Colorado researcher, said pre- plan of evacuating people who already susceptible to fires, but response in the park. The plan California Highway Patrol to venting visitors from driving may need assistance walking now they are happening more is developed in coordination shut down highway onramps out of the park is a responsible out of the park. frequently and with more in- with the Los Angeles Police on the east side of the park by decision, since evacuees can “It’s easy to imagine park tensity.” and Fire Depts. the Los Angeles River. become trapped in traffic jams staff being unavailable to evac- California is coming off Park Ranger Chief Joe “During [an] evacuation during fast-moving fires. uate an entire bus tour car- its most destructive fire season Losorelli said the division’s ... nobody would be able get During the devastating rying a senior group,” Simon on record. rangers, which oversee all of into the park,” said Losorelli. Camp Fire in Northern Cali- said. “I could see scenarios Last year, wildfires killed Los Angeles’s parkland, are To prevent bottlenecks, fornia last November, at least where the on-foot model could more than 100 people, burned also trained firefighters and people are instructed to exit 10 people were killed in their be challenging.” at least 1.8 million acres and receive periodic evacuation in- the park on foot. Rangers vehicles after residents over- see FIRES page 30 ruined over 17,000 homes and struction. 700 businesses, according to a On red flag days, for ex- report by the National Inter- ample, when the hot Santa agency Coordination Center, Ana winds blow and when fire which provides fire guidance danger is at its peak, the divi- and data to local agencies sion deploys up to eight rang- across the country. ers across the 4,310-acre park, Griffith Park, one of the depending on how many are nation’s largest urban parks available to work extra shifts. and a busy tourist destination, During an evacuation, is designated by the city as an rangers and police on foot and extreme fire hazard zone. in vehicles use megaphones If a blaze breaks out, offi- to direct visitors to safe exit cials must evacuate thousands routes on roads or trails. of people across its network of Rangers can also open roads and trails. normally closed-off roads if Park landmarks includ- necessary. ing the Los Angeles Zoo, Au- “If there’s a fire in an area try Museum of the American where anyone is in danger, we West, Greek Theater and two automatically evacuate,” said golf courses must also be ac- Losorelli. counted for, each with their Park entrances at Ver-

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[california state assembly] [council district 4] The Extended Foster Youth Program— Investing Again in the A Vision Unrealized City’s Tree Canopy By Assemblymember Laura Friedman By Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu Nine years ago Chicago Chapin Hall study, and rights of all Californians. California made history. In it was found that over 35% of And while foster youth make The deodar cedar tree. Is portant to Los Feliz: they’re 2010, AB 12, the California enrolled foster youth reported up a small percentage of the there any symbol more iconic important to all of Los An- Fostering Connections to Suc- experiencing homelessness. population, they have the spe- of Los Feliz? They have graced geles. That’s why I am work- cess Act, was signed into law. This is yet another situation cial distinction of being the our Los Feliz Boulevard for ing to overhaul our city’s tree This made our state one of where the housing crisis is responsibility of every Cali- the past 100 years, and in that management policies down the first in the nation to cre- affecting our most vulner- fornian. They are our children time, have planted roots in the to the root. Our city’s Urban ate an extended foster youth able residents. If 35% of foster and we should care for them as minds of all who have come to Forestry Division was devas- program, an opportunity born youth are housing insecure, such. know and love Los Feliz. tated in the 2008 economic from the federal Fostering this program is not living up In 2017, the California Trees have a special place recession and hasn’t returned Connections to Success and to its intentions or promises. Legislature and governor over- in human history. As the sym- to pre-recession levels since. Increasing Adoptions Act of Nine years later, it’s time whelmingly supported one of bols of holidays and nation- This is part of the rea- 2008. we address it. For this reason, my first bills, AB 766, which states, the welcome of shade son our city is lacking some California had a vision to I have introduced AB 531, bridged a gap to ensure that and respite, trees have grown pretty basic needs: like a street up right alongside human civ- tree inventory or long-term ilization, in our yards, parks plan for protecting our urban and neighborhood streets, qui- canopy against the threats of In a recent University of Chicago Chapin Hall study, etly cleaning the air and calm- drought, climate change and it was found that over 35% of enrolled foster youth ing the mind. invasive species. Did you know that spend- My three motions, intro- reported experiencing homelessness. ing a few minutes just looking duced late last year with Coun-

Our city’s Urban Forestry Division was allow foster youth the same my bill to help connect fos- every foster youth enrolled in devastated in the 2008 economic recession experience and advantages ter youth to housing as they college has access to housing of their peers by extending make the transition to adult- support. This year, I hope my and hasn’t returned to pre-recession levels the time we can continue to hood and fulfill the promises colleagues will again show the since. This is part of the reason our city link them to housing. It was of the Extended Foster Care same level of compassion and is lacking some pretty basic needs: like a a brave, compassionate and Program. commitment to all our foster noble vision. However, nine This measure will create youth. street tree inventory or long-term plan for years later it has yet to be fully housing navigators to help Just as with any child, protecting our urban canopy against the realized. guide youth in locating and setting up foster youth for a Prior to the creation of the securing housing; will require lifetime of success benefits us threats of drought, climate change and Extended Foster Youth Pro- that counties keep tabs on all. It was from that very be- invasive species. gram, foster youth faced seri- meeting the immediate hous- lief that the historic Extended ous challenges once they aged ing needs of foster youth in Foster Youth Program was out of the system at 18. Often, their care; and it will break established and I believe it is at tree has measurable benefits cilmember Bob Blumenfield, they ended up in extreme pov- down existing barriers that from this same belief that my on our mental health? We of would do a number of things. erty, homeless or incarcerated. currently obstruct host fami- colleagues will work with me course know all that trees do They start with increas- While studies have shown lies’ ability to continue provid- to fully realize it. to clean our air, cool our city ing staff and expertise in our that the program has brought ing housing to those enrolled. I would love to answer and improve the quality of our Urban Forestry Division and significant improvements As most young Califor- any questions or hear your neighborhoods, but trees have getting a complete inventory to the lives of participating nians transition from ado- thoughts, ideas, or con- also shown to have a psycho- of city trees. youth—including education lescence to adulthood and cerns. Please feel free to reach logical power as well. They also seek to improve opportunities, employment independence, they have the out to me, for any reason, Study after study has our street tree replacement rates and other social ben- assistance of their parents on through my District Office shown that just looking at policy and review our side- efits—the same studies have which to rely. I believe that as by phone (818) 558-2043 or trees can reduce anxiety and walk and street repair program also revealed a startling lapse. a legislator, it is my duty and email at: Assemblymember. depressive thoughts. One 1989 to find more creative repair so- In a recent University of purpose to fight for the needs [email protected]. study out of Cambridge Uni- lutions that can keep healthy versity even showed the pres- trees in the ground. ence of trees helped people feel Finally, they call for a less lonely and isolated—and new Director of Community [Silver Lake Neighborhood Council] that’s aside from the power Forestry position to develop we know trees have to bring a long-range strategy for pro- WAZE, Climate Change & Safe Workplaces communities together over a tecting and growing our city’s By Anne-Marie Johnson, Co-chair shared purpose and identity. urban canopy. The name “deodar cedar” You can read more about The Silver Lake agencies on next steps. identify danger signs with re- itself stems from a mythi- my commitment to growing Neighbor- The SLNC’s Green Com- gard to troubled co-workers. cal power. It’s etymology our city’s tree policies on my hood Council mittee continues to organize In light of the climate in work traces back to ancient San- website at davidryu.lacity.org/ (SLNC) has completed anoth- fantastic educational gather- places across the country, their skrit devadaru, which literally trees and stay connected as er busy and successful month. ings on climate change and training was well received. means “wood of the gods.” these motions work through On March 20th, the SLNC sustainability, in partnership Due to popular demand, It was the Los Feliz Im- the legislative process—they Transportation and Neighbor- with the Silver Lake Library. the SLNC is planning a third provement Assoc. (LFIA) that most recently passed the city hood Safety Committee held Attendees applaud this series printing of the Slow Down first brought the deodar cedar council’s Public Works com- a community meeting to give of lectures regarding the en- Silver Lake safety signs. We trees to Los Feliz and it’s the mittee in February. stakeholders a chance to voice vironment and co-chairs John will inform the community same association serving these Trees—from the walnut, their opinions on the impact of Wingler and Bob Lisauskas once funding is approved and trees today. to the cypress, to the deodar navigation apps like WAZE– are doing great work. the signs are produced. The More than 100 years later, cedar—have been with our and identify the neighborhood During the March 6th SLNC truly appreciates all many of these trees are worse city since the very beginning. streets that need help with cut- SLNC board meeting, Assis- those who requested and dis- for the wear and nearing the Today, they are the best tool through traffic now. tant City Attorney Vivienne played the signs. end of their lifespan. I was we have to cool our city in a According to Committee Swanigan and Deputy City Elections for the SLNC honored to help the LFIA re- warming climate. Co-chairs Tony Michaelis and Attorney Malaika Billups Governing Board will take place eight deodar trees that It’s time the city recogniz- Paul Emmons, the Commit- gave an eye-opening seminar place on April 6th. Please take were removed, to ensure these es the importance of our trees tee will work with Los Angeles about creating and maintain- time to cast your votes. For iconic trees continue to grace and commits to their protec- City Council District 4, Coun- ing a safe workplace. They also more election information, Los Feliz Boulevard. tion like Los Feliz has for its cil District 13 and relevant city reviewed tools that can help visit SilverLakeNC.org. But trees aren’t just im- beloved deodar cedars. Page 26 POLITICS losfelizledger.com April 2019 Los Feliz Ledger

[los feliz improvement association] [US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES] Secrets of the ’Hood President Trump’s By Lynne T. Jewell, Communications Co-Chair Alarming Affinity When looking into the the street was named after a tects designed buildings in for Authoritarians history of our community, small town in Ohio. Griffith Park? In 1949, A. By Rep. Adam Schiff misconceptions, factual errors One of the biggest Los Quincy Jones created the and urban legends can always Feliz legends relates to Mickey facilities at the Griffith Park Over the past decade, we equally implausible denials be found. That’s why the LFIA and Minnie Mouse. They were Girls Camp. And William have witnessed a troubling re- from other authoritarians. thrives on digging deep as not created in the original Dis- Pereira (LAX and LACMA surgence of authoritarian rule America’s intelligence keepers of Los Feliz’s past. ney Studios that’s now Gel- master plans) was responsible around the world, and all too agencies have clearly and pub- Over the years, the LFIA’s son’s Market. Due to a labor for the Los Feliz Perform- often, President Trump has licly concluded that Russia in- History Committee has col- dispute, Walt Disney’s famous ing Arts Center on Riverside been eager to engage. terfered in our 2016 election. lected “Did You Knows?” Los animated mice were actually Drive. The small arts cam- Throughout his time Yet at a press conference in Feliz-centric nuggets of infor- “born” in his nearby Lyric pus, within the park bound- in office, the President has Helsinki with President Pu- mation, some of which could Street garage. aries, burned down in 1986, heaped praise on autocrats and tin, Trump called American serve as perfect categories for Fast forward to today’s with the exception of the credulously accepted their ex- intelligence officials “politi- Jeopardy. political arena. Did you know wardrobe building, currently planations, denials and ratio- cal hacks” and responded to For instance, did you Los Angeles County Supervi- used by the L.A. SHARES nalizations against the advice Putin’s denials of interference know that Tuxedo Terrace is sor Sheila Kuehl, who repre- nonprofit. of America’s intelligence offi- by saying, “I really believe named after a New York re- sents most of Los Feliz, was an But sometimes the LFIA cials, and even common sense. that when he tells me that, he sort? actor before getting into poli- history detectives do get Last month, the President means it.” Did you know that tics? She played Zelda Gilroy stumped. met face-to-face with North Similarly, after journal- Griffith Park is located at the in the TV series, The Many For instance, ever notice Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, ist Jamal Khashoggi was 28-mile mark of the 51-mile Loves of Dobie Gillis, over 50 the “mystery” columns on one of the world’s worst hu- brutally murdered in the Los Angeles River? years ago. Franklin and Rodney avenues? man rights violators, for the Saudi consulate in Turkey, And did you know that And, then there’s Adam Residents have inquired about second time. It was apparent President Trump repeated Franklin Avenue has nothing and Eve, as in U.S. Rep. Adam their historical significance. from the outset that by meet- Saudi Arabia’s claims that to do with Benjamin Franklin? Schiff, whose congressional LFIA board member Don ing with Kim without prepa- Khashoggi was an “enemy It was named after a “frank- district includes Los Feliz. Yes, Seligman’s conjecture is that ration or precondition, Trump of the state” and hedged on lin,” a landowner of free but his wife’s name is Eve. Schiff they once marked the entry- not noble birth in a Sir Walter likes to joke that they know a way to an early Los Feliz hous- Scott novel. couple whose names are Jack ing tract. The President’s proclivity for strongmen Another street name and Jill. Or do you happen to know runs counter to our democratic values— misconception is Talmadge Los Feliz is well known why Lyric Street is called such? Street. Some think it’s for its architecture, boasting If anyone has any clues, and to our national security interests. named after actress Norma houses made by Frank Lloyd LFIA wants to know. Or if Talmadge. She supposedly Wright to contemporary de- you’ve ever been curious about lived nearby in an Italian Re- signer Barbara Bestor. something you’ve seen in Los naissance mansion on Cedar- But did you know that Feliz, email your inquiries to was disregarding the guidance Crown Prince Mohammed hurst Circle. But in actuality, two iconic modernist archi- [email protected]. of national security experts bin Salman’s involvement in about Pyongyang’s unreadi- the murder, arguing “maybe ness to accept denucleariza- he did and maybe he didn’t.” tion. The President’s proclivity Unsurprisingly, the two for strongmen runs counter to leaders did not reach an agree- our democratic values—and [los feliz neighborhood council] ment to scale back and ulti- to our national security inter- mately dismantle North Ko- ests. Your Neighborhood Needs Your Vote rea’s nuclear weapon program. Recent history has shown By Celine Vacher, LFNC Business Rep and Election Co-Chair But the summit did provide us that the promise of demo- Kim the prestige of once again cratic change is not inevitable, “Didn’t we JUST vote last I was reminded of why I love levard? Have you dropped off sharing the world stage with a but requires the dogged com- year?” my neighborhood so much. your compost at the farmer’s U.S. President while commit- mitment of free societies across This was the first e-mail I Los Feliz is a community market? Have you donated ting to nothing in return. Even the globe. received as the newly elected that understands the impor- school supplies or hygiene worse, Trump accepted with- The President of the Unit- chair of the Los Feliz Neigh- tance of local politics. We un- items to one of our many out question Kim’s denial of ed States is often held up as borhood Council’s Elections derstand the value of having drives? That’s the beauty of any involvement in the death the leader of the free world, Committee. our voices heard and control- local government: it has the of American Otto Warmbi- but when President Trump When the Los Angeles ling the narrative of our home power to better our lives. er, saying “he tells me that he uncritically praises autocrats City Clerk shifted Neighbor- and its future. It’s no surprise Joining the LFNC Board didn’t know about it and I will or blindly trusts the worst hood Council elections from that the LFNC is recognized has been a great honor and I take him at his word.” human rights abusers in the even years to odd years, we as one of Los Angeles’ most continue to be inspired by the This uncritical acceptance world, our standing is under- found ourselves with back- prolific and effective Neigh- hard work of my fellow board of Kim’s denial in the horrific mined. to-back elections and I found borhood Councils. and committee members. murder of a U.S. citizen added It is up to all of us to re- myself worrying about voter “Every vote counts!” So on April 6th, I urge you a detestable climax to the sum- new our commitment as the fatigue. In a time when our That’s what we teach our chil- to go to the polls and cast your mit’s failure. It also harkened global champion of democracy news and media are oversatu- dren, until they grow up and ballots to elect the community back to Trump’s responses to and human rights. rated with all things politics, learn about the Electoral Col- leaders who will take part in how would we motivate the lege, and realize it’s not so making Los Feliz an even bet- community to get to the polls black and white after all. ter place. Vote for your neigh- again? How would I convince In a state like California, bor. Vote for the really smart my neighbors that you can it’s easy to feel complacent and woman you had a compelling Los Feliz Ledger make a difference? forget the power of a single conversation with in an Uber Lo and behold, a month vote, but in a Neighborhood pool. Vote for the friendly NOTICE TO READERS: after receiving that email, 42 Council election, a single vote man you shared a table and of you had registered as can- can have a significant impact. ideas with at one of our many We’ve reached out to didates, the most in our coun- The decisions made at the coffee shops. Last year it was Los Angeles City Councilmember cil’s history! Two months later, local government level are re- me, your neighborhood small I witnessed many of you walk- sponsible for making changes business owner. Mitch O’Farrell (District 13) ing the streets of Los Feliz, that directly affect our lives Local elections matter for a monthly column wearing your “I Voted” stick- and the LFNC is as local as lo- and I couldn’t be more proud and have not heard back yet. ers, after having cast your bal- cal government gets. to serve a community that un- lots in the Los Angeles Unified Have you used the new derstands that. We hope to have his column soon. School District Board election. crosswalk on Hollywood Bou- See you at the polls!

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ELECTION from page 10 in Atwater for six years since moving hood for 15 years and served three alarming rate due to small lot [subdivi- river and think it is such an underval- future of this landmark that has an- from New York City with his wife. terms on the AVNC’s board. sions],” which allow for multiple hous- ued resource in our neighborhood,” he chored our community for decades,” He cites homelessness as the local Additionally, she has chaired the es to be built on one lot. “Affordable said. she said. issue of greatest concern for him and co- Website and Public Safety commit- housing is necessary … but the stake- Mendez, a 22-year resident who Region 7 chairs the Homelessness Committee. tees and currently serves on the Com- holders of Atwater Village deserve to said she was born and raised in Atwa- Michael Masterson (T), incum- “Since early 2018, our committee munity Greening, Communication and have a say in its future.” ter, is a program specialist for a home- bent Janis “John” Purins (T) and Sarah has worked to provide our homeless Outreach committees. She is also a Seiwert did not respond to a re- less outreach nonprofit organization. Ullman (P) are running for Region 7. stakeholders with access to food, hy- member of the Alliance for River Com- quest for an interview. She is also a full-time graduate student Masterson works for a company giene kits, clothing and service provid- munities and the Alliance for Sustain- studying public administration at USC. that pursues copyright infringement ers form the many non-profit groups in ability, two city advisory groups whose Business Representative According to Mendez, if elected cases on behalf of photographers. He our area,” said Batistick. members serve on the boards of vari- Nikki Parish is running unop- she hopes to increase youth engage- has lived in Silver Lake since 1988. Additionally, Batistick sits on the ous neighborhood councils throughout posed. She did not respond to a re- ment in the neighborhood council. “One of my special interests is AVNC’s Equestrian Committee. the city. quest for an interview. “In Atwater, you can vote and run preserving our local history, some- “[Atwater Village has] the largest A two-year Atwater Village resi- for a [neighborhood council board] po- thing I’ve done actively for over ten equestrian district in all of Los Angeles dent, Matz has served on the AVNC’s Community Groups/ sition when you are 16 years old, yet I years as co-chair of the Silver Lake proper,” said Batistick. “Unfortunately, Land Use and Transportation com- Non-Profit Representative don’t see any involvement from teens History Collective Committee,” said the district is under threat from de- mittees. An entertainment producer, pro- in committees or running for neighbor- Masterson. “Our mission is to record velopment, and we’re working hard to Matz works as a senior policy duction manager and two-year resi- hood council,” she said. “I would love to events and oral histories of longtime preserve the area’s unique character manager at a nonprofit organization dent of Atwater, Teresa Prindle is run- encourage the youth in Atwater to feel Silver Lake residents, artists, business while allowing for sustainable and af- “whose mission is to make it easier for ning unopposed. empowered to make a difference in the owners, architects, etc. Our interviews fordable housing.” kids to walk and bike to schools and She currently sits on the board as community.” are part of the permanent archive at An actor, who has lived in Atwater parks” and said transit access is the a North Atwater representative, after If elected, Mendez said she plans USC’s Doheny Library.” for four years, Kane said his focus if neighborhood issue that is most im- being elected in a June 2018 special to join the AVNC’s Outreach and Home- Masterson previously served elected will be ensuring current resi- portant to him. election, and chairs the Outreach and lessness committees. three terms on the SLNC governing dents are not displaced by develop- Colon, Santillano and Welles did Communications committee. board and was the founding co-chair of ment as the neighborhood grows in not respond to a request for an inter- Prindle also serves on the Public Echo Park its Reservoir Complex Committee. profile. view. Safety and Governance, Governmental Neighborhood Council “As we move forward with a “As the [Los Angeles] river area Relations & Elections committees and new master plan for the [Silver Lake] gets cleaned up and with the bridge South Atwater runs the AVNC’s social media plat- The Echo Park Neighborhood Reservoir, I bring my experience in to connect Atwater Village and Griffith Incumbent Josh Hertz, Timo- forms. Council (EPNC) will hold its elections consensus-building, dedication and Park underway, more and more people thy Jennings, incumbent and current According to Prindle, she plans to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Edendale community activism to the Silver Lake are taking notice of our village,” Kane AVNC co-chair Courtney Morris, Ga- continue her work promoting commu- Library, located at 2011 W Sunset Blvd. Neighborhood Council,” he said. said. “Developers see how special brielle Joy Seiwert and incumbent nity outreach, engagement and public All 21 EPNC seats are up for elec- Purins, a 32-year Silver Lake resi- this area is and are looking at ways to Matthew Weil are running for South safety and addressing homelessness tion and there are 31 candidates run- dent who is now retired, was formerly change the zoning.” Atwater, which extends east to west in the neighborhood. ning. The seats are split between nine the director of California market opera- According to Kane, he has seen from the 5 freeway to San Fernando “I love Atwater Village and the at-large representatives and two repre- tions at a global law firm. seven home flipped or rebuilt on his Road and north to south from Glendale sense of community here,” she said. “I sentatives for each of six districts. He was appointed to the SLNC block within the last year, and expects Boulevard to approximately the 2 free- am passionate about preserving that board to fill a vacancy in 2018 and co- the trend to continue. way, excluding everything southeast of as well as enhancing it.” At-Large chairs its Reservoir Complex Advisory “All residents should have peace Ripple Street after Fletcher Drive. Paul Bowers, Bryan Castillo, Committee. of mind that this construction is be- Hertz, a 7-year resident who owns Faith Based Organizations Richard Courtney, Alexis Hanawalt, in- Among other issues, Purins said ing done safely and without displacing a business selling musical instruments Representative cumbent Darcy Harris, Dave Martinez, he is passionate about ensuring all longtime residents,” he said. “Growth and brokering memorabilia sales to Incumbent and current AVNC Sachin Medhekar, Mo Najand, Kadoety stakeholders have input on the new is inevitable, but there is a delicate places like the Hard Rock Cafe, cur- co-chair Edward Morrissey is running Parks, Jesse V Reyes, Raphael Rodri- master plan for the Silver Lake reser- balance between adding housing that rently represents South Atwater on the unopposed. guez, Jay Thames and Tad Yenawine voir, addressing quality of life issues L.A. so desperately needs and how board. Morrissey, an attorney special- are running for at-large seats. such as cut-through traffic from Waze much the neighborhood can physically Hertz co-chairs the council’s izing in health care and government A 20-year resident of the neighbor- and other wayfinding apps, and bring- handle.” Homelessness Committee and is an or- issues and a nine-year resident of At- hood, Bowers owns a small business de- ing more affordable rental housing to ganizing member of a local homeless water Village, has been elected twice signing and selling technology for people Central Atwater the area. outreach group called SELAH—an ac- to the Faith Based Organizations Repre- with mobility impairments, and as such, “Silver Lake’s property values Incumbent Karen Barnett, Felicia ronym for Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los sentative position. Additionally, he has he said he is most concerned with ac- have risen in part because of our trend- Fasano, incumbent Anthony Forester, Feliz, Atwater Village and Hollywood— served on the AVNC’s Executive, Com- cess equality. setting artists and local businesses— incumbent Karen Knapp and Jonathan which has helped organize events such munity Plan, Election, Tree Lighting and “Sidewalks, cub cuts and bike the very same ones who are now being Matz are running to represent Central as two recent Homeless Connect Days River committees. lanes are my top priority,” he said. forced by economics to relocate out- Atwater, which extends east to west held at Griffith Park’s Friendship Audi- “I am interested in making sure Bowers, currently a District 1 rep- side the area,” he said. from the 5 freeway to San Fernando torium. Atwater Village maintains the char- resentative, has served on the board A five-year area resident, Ullman Road and north to south from Los Feliz “Through both of these groups, acter and charm that I think attracted for two terms. founded One Vote at a Time, an orga- Boulevard to Glendale Boulevard. we organize [connect days and] month- many of us villagers to move here in Courtney, currently a member of nization that makes free campaign Barnett, a designer who has lived ly potlucks for our unhoused neighbors the first place,” Morrissey said, citing the board representing District 2, has videos for political candidates who ad- in Atwater for 17 years, cited restora- to receive not only a meal and donated the area’s equestrian population, com- lived in Echo Park for the past nine vocate for gun safety legislation. tion of the Los Angeles river as the goods, but access to L.A. city and munity events and friendly spirit as years, though he lived nearby for nine She also volunteers as a court- neighborhood issue closest to her county homelessness services … along aspects that make the neighborhood years prior to that. appointed advocate for children in the heart. with clothing, showers and haircuts,” special to him. A television executive producer, Los Angeles foster care system. She currently sits on the board, Hertz said. Courtney said he is most passionate According to Ullman, she was chairs the River Committee and serves Hertz also chairs the Transpor- Education Representative about “preserving culture and history inspired to run by the “once-in-many- on the Transportation Committee. tation Committee and serves on the Incumbent Monica Waggoner is in a dying city.” decades opportunity to reimagine the Fasano, an Emmy-nominated Budget & Finance and Governance, running unopposed. A native Ange- He has served two terms on the [Silver Lake] Reservoir,” as the city re- casting director, has lived in Atwater Governmental Relations & Elections leno, she has lived in Atwater Village board thus far and has been on the imagines its master plan. for 13 years. committees. since 2007. council’s Planning & Land Use, Dodg- “I think we should take down the According to Fasano, she is “very Jennings, a freelance writer and In addition to her role as the ers and Budget & Finance committees. fences and the concrete and work to concerned with all things to do with the stay-at-home dad has lived in Atwater AVNC’s Education Representative, Harris, a civil attorney, has lived restore the banks of the reservoir to [Los Angeles] river, which is basically for 10 years. Waggoner, who works as a child pas- in Echo Park for 20 years, and has their natural beauty,” she said. “Let’s our neighbor and supports so much of “The issues facing Atwater that I senger safety technician—teaching served on the EPNC board for the past add more [Americans with Disabilities our wildlife [in Atwater].” am most passionate about are home- families how to use and install car- three. Act] accessible trails, bathrooms and An insurance underwriter who’s lessness, the trash build up in our sec- seats—chairs the council’s Education She has served as vice chair improve and maintain the dog park.” lived in Atwater for a year and a half, tion of the L.A. River, and making sure Committee and sits on its Homeless- of the board, is chair of the Bylaws & Forester brings his expertise in safety Atwater stays diverse racially and eco- ness, Transportation, Outreach and Standing Rules Committee and co- Atwater Village and risk management to the board in nomically,” he said. Government Relations, Governance & chairs the Planning & Land Use Com- Neighborhood Council his current position representing Cen- A three-term boardmember and Elections committees. mittee. tral Atwater. current board co-chair, Morris has “We have great neighborhood According to Harris, she is most Forester also serves on the coun- lived in Atwater since 2010. She works schools, but there’s still funding is- concerned about “long-term planning The Atwater Village Neighbor- cil’s River and Education committees as a reality television casting director sues and misconceptions about local land use policies that will shape the hood Council (AVNC) election will take and serves as the council’s “resilience and said she is passionate about com- public schools,” said Waggoner. “We neighborhood for decades to come.” place at the Atwater Village Public Li- liaison,” working with the city to in- bating homelessness and preserving also need to improve safety and effi- A two-and-a-half-year resident of brary, at 3379 Glendale Blvd., from 10 crease safety and disaster prepared- the area’s equestrian community. ciency of routes to school for middle Echo Park, Thames is a film producer. a.m. to 4 p.m. ness in Atwater. Morris also chairs the council’s and high schoolers journeying to He said he is passionate about There are 22 candidates running “We are currently working on an Outreach and Tree Lighting commit- [Washington] Irving [Middle School], safety and “informing the general pub- for 17 seats—four from each of three information session to let our constitu- tees, sits on the Budget and Finance, [John] Marshall [High School] or [So- lic about the EPNC and concurrently areas, one at-large representative and ents know about changes to the flood Equine and Homelessness commit- nia] Sotomayor [Learning Academy] their ability to effect positive change.” four special interest representatives. hazard maps in the area,” he said. tees, and previously served on the Edu- from Atwater Village.” A seven-year Echo Park resident All board seats are up for election. Friedman, a UCLA graduate stu- cation and Governance, Governmental and chef, Martinez has worked at sev- dent studying urban planning and Relations & Elections committees. eral local restaurants, such as Silver North Atwater At-Large Representative housing policy, has lived in Atwater for Weil, a reality television producer Lake’s Flore Vegan and Blair’s and Six candidates are running for David A. Marcillo and Julyana over four years. He serves on the coun- and eight-year resident of Atwater Echo Park’s Elf Cafe. four seats representing North Atwater, Mendez are running for one at-large cil’s Homelessness Committee. Village, is currently finishing his first According to Martinez, he is pas- which extends east to west from the seat. “Housing affordability and home- term on the board as a South Atwater sionate about “giving a voice to the un- 5 freeway to San Fernando road and A 6th grade English teacher and lessness are the most pressing issues representative. Additionally, he serves heard and often unrecognized people north to south from the 134 freeway to eight-year resident of the neighbor- facing our community today,” Fried- on the AVNC’s Environmental and Land of Echo Park.” Los Feliz Boulevard: incumbent Mike hood, Marcillo hosts a weekly trivia man said. “We need to take a com- Use Committee and chairs its Commu- He said he hopes to bring “an Batistick, Lonnie Colon, Spike Fried- night at Atwater Village bar Link N prehensive approach to solving these nity Greening Committee. unbiased opinion and a fresh perspec- man, Jim Kane, incumbent Grace San- Hops. problems and need to work as a com- “Out of all the issues facing At- tive” to the board. tillano and Adam Welles. According to Marcillo, he is most munity to ensure that the most vulner- water, I am most passionate about Najand, a 20-year resident of Batistick, a current North Atwa- passionate about issues concerning able are taken care of.” preserving the character of our neigh- Echo Park who works for a large tech- ter board representative, is a television the Los Angeles River. A retired print production man- borhood,” said Weil. “Our unique single “I love spending time next to the writer and playwright, who has lived ager, Knapp has lived in the neighbor- family homes are disappearing at an see ELECTION page 29 Page 28 SCHOOL NEWS losfelizledger.com April 2019 Los Feliz Ledger

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ELECTION from page 28 Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa nology company, has represented Dis- promise more than a decade ago, but trict 1 on the EPNC’s board since 2018. which never came to fruition. He also co-chairs its Homelessness Castillo, Hanawalt, Medhekar, Committee. Parks and Rodriguez did not respond “I am interested in all quality of to interview requests. SIGN UP NOW FOR SPRING! life issues that impact the neighbor- hood, homelessness, development and District 1 planned improvements,” he said. Michael Galano, incumbent Devin A native Angeleno and eight-year McCutchen and Brandon Patterson are resident of Echo Park, Reyes is a senior running for District 1, which is formed public works analyst for the city of Re- by the pocket where the 2 and 5 free- dondo Beach. ways intersect. It ends at Stadium Way Discovery According to Reyes, housing af- on the southeast and roughly at Scott Dragons fordability is the neighborhood issue Avenue on the southwest. that most concerns him. None of the candidates for Dis- 18-36 mo. The rising cost of housing “not trict 1 returned requests for an inter- only ends up displacing long time resi- view. dents but it exacerbates the homeless- ness crisis as well,” he said. District 2 Incy Wincy Current District 4 representative In District 2, which covers Dodg- Dragons Tad Yenawine has lived in Echo Park ers Stadium, Elysian Park and the for 23 years, serving on the EPNC for residential areas around them, Chris 5-12 mo. seven. He serves as the EPNC’s Film Li- Ellington, Justine Gonzalez and incum- aison to the city and sits on its Bylaws bent Cheryl Ortega are running. Committee. Ellington, a consultant and pro- According to Yenawine, when he ducer in the music business, has Itty Bitty first joined the council it was “a real lived in the neighborhood since 1993, mess,” he said, “not very functional, though he said “I don’t think that my lo- Dragons nor very respectable—nor very re- cal longevity should give me any extra spectful.” say in how things should be run.” 12-18 mo. Yenawine, who said he wrote He does, however, think it gives about 90% of the council’s current him a valuable perspective on “how en- bylaws previously served as council dangered the neighborhood is of losing chair, but recently stepped down, cit- all its former character, charm and eth- It pays to stay involved at Little Knights LA, an extension of ing the board’s lack of adherence to its nic diversity.” own bylaws. If elected as an At-Large According to Ellington, he is most Camelot Kids. This is where the foundation for your child's representative, he said he would likely passionate about “ending the greed- run for chair again. driven overdevelopment of the area,” education is built, right in your own neighborhood. “I’d like to make it work,” said which he said has exacerbated traffic Yenawine of the embattled EPNC. “It’s and safety issues in the area “with the the only place people under 18 and blessing of our fearless leader [Los An- littleknightsla.com/parent-me-classes | 323.662.2663 undocumented immigrants can vote. geles Mayor Eric] Garcetti.” I would love to see the neighborhood Additionally, Ellington said, he is council be a way to advance policy.” in favor of finding an alternate location One such policy Yenawine said for a “much needed” homeless housing he would like to see enacted is free center slated to replace a playground Advertise in the Los Feliz Ledger (323) 741-0019 citywide WiFi, which he said then Los see ELECTION page 35

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[high school sports] Spring Sports in Full Swing By Mike Guardabascio, Ledger Columnist

Marshall High Bernstein High Belmont High It’s been a rough start to storied history and 2019 The Marshall softball The Dragons boys’ soccer The Belmont girls’ soccer the spring season for the Senti- looks like it could be anoth- team is off to a 6-3 start for team had an absolute heart- team bounced back from a 4-7 nels, as their baseball, softball, er special season. The Cubs head coach Orquidea Lab- are 11-2 and ranked No. 2 rador, with league play set to in the nation by MaxPreps, start shortly after print dead- The Bernstein Dragons boys’ soccer team had an behind SoCal rival New- line. port Harbor. The Barristers have five absolute heartbreak of an end to their season—after Loyola is running a 6-2 players hitting .400 or better, reaching the L.A. City Section Division 4 championship, offense with two setters, led by including senior Alyssa Pu- UC San Diego commit Will ruirre, who’s hitting .536 with they lost vs. George Washington Prep in a penalty kick Campbell and Henry Wed- 16 runs and seven RBIs, and shootout, falling 4-3. bush. freshman standout Jazmin The Loyola baseball team Frias, who’s hitting .467 with has started 9-4 but just 3-4 in a team-high nine RBIs. league, competing in the na- Marshall’s baseball team break of an end to their sea- start to make it all the way to and boys’ volleyball teams are tion’s best baseball conference is 4-9 under coach Shane Ge- son, after reaching the L.A. the L.A. City Section Division a combined 0-17. in the Mission League. rard, with senior pitcher Abra- City Section Division 4 cham- 3 championship, where they Junior Kevin Parada, a ham Pacheco leading the way pionship. faced Rivera. Belmont ended Loyola Georgia Tech commit, is lead- with two wins on the mound Bernstein played George up losing 2-0 in the champi- The Loyola boys’ vol- ing the Cubs with a .486 bat- and just five earned runs given Washington Prep to a 2-2 tie onship game. leyball team has a long and ting average and 17 RBIs. up in those three games. in regulation and overtime Marshall’s boys’ volleyball and went to a penalty kick team is 5-7 overall to start the shootout to decide the cham- season. pion, falling 4-3. In the spring, the Dragons Immaculate Heart boys’ volleyball team is off to High School a 6-2 start under coach Chad The Pandas softball team Finch, led by captains Puva- is 6-5 to start the season but nat Suwaanarat and Tyrese dropped their Sunshine League Gamila. opener. Sophomores Lily Facto- The Bernstein softball ra and Emily Maloney lead the team is 1-5 under coach Ky way with seven RBIs. Seacat.

FIRES from page 25 winds are stronger than 25 Another worry is that miles per hour and humidity city’s emergency text system, is less than 15%—the city’s which residents have to sign Dept. of Transportation is up for online, may not reach authorized to tow illegally enough people, including parked cars in high fire risk tourists who aren’t aware of areas, including near Griffith the alerts. Park. In addition, those who do The city also routinely receive the messages may not inspects local properties to IMMACULATE HEART realize the urgency of an evac- ensure flammable brush and uation order. vegetation is cleared and fines A Catholic, Independent, College Preparatory School For Girls Grades 6-12 “Most people don’t under- property owners not in com- stand how fast fires move— pliance. sometimes over a mile per But to fully address the minute,” said Simon. threat, Simon, the Colorado Los Feliz resident Rich- researcher, said, the city may ard Stanley remembers how a need to consider whether 2007 fire in Griffith Park homes should be allowed in nearly engulfed homes extremely fire-prone areas in along Los Feliz Boulevard. the first place. He cautions The flames, whichagainst new development in scorched over 800 acres, ig- high-risk neighborhoods as nited near the top of the park well as rebuilding houses that in the afternoon and by that were destroyed in past fires, evening threatened residential such as the over 400 homes areas. lost in Malibu during the “The trees would torch Woolsey Fire last year. and just explode,” Stanley Neighborhoods bordering said. “They would catch fire, Griffith Park significantly- in and in a couple of seconds, be crease the chance of a deadly engulfed in a tower of flame. fire in the area, he said. I thought the neighborhood Downed power lines, north of [Los Feliz] boulevard which likely caused the Camp was going to be toast.” Fire, are a concern and hous- Luckily, no homes were es can act as kindling once a destroyed in the blaze. But the blaze ignites. fire served as a powerful re- “They add fuel to the fire, minder of the threat neighbor- which could race down-slope “Educating the Hearts & Minds of Young Women Since 1906” hoods near the park face. or up-slope into these nearby 5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 On red flag days—when communities,” he said. (323) 461-3651 ♥ www.immaculateheart.org Page 30 SCHOOL NEWS losfelizledger.com April 2019 Los Feliz Ledger Special Section SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

------By Juliet Bennett Rylah, Ledger Contributing Writer Day Camps Camp fees include all the art-making First day to register: Now. Early bird materials your child will need. registration prices end May 1st. Annenberg PetSpace Kids 4107 West Burbank Blvd., Burbank Dates: 6/24 – 8/9 Website: burbankmusicacademy.com/ Summer Camp Ages: Grades 4-8 camps.html Campers will learn all about caring Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Phone: (818) 845-ROCK (7625) for furry friends at the Annenberg Cost: $300 – $375 per week PetSpace Kids Summer Camp. Five- First day to register: 5/28 day sessions incorporate lessons 950 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena Enterprise Farms on pet adoptions, animal behavior Website: artcenter.edu/kids/ At this equestrian camp, kids will and bonding, training, grooming, summerworkshops.jsp learn to ride, groom and care and veterinary care into games, Phone: (626) 396-2319 for gentle horses and ponies. demonstrations, crafts, and, of Other activities include games course, supervised interactions on horseback, a field trip to the with actual pets. Burbank Music Academy Mounted Police headquarters, arts Rock-N-Roll Camp and crafts and a closing horse show Gym‘s gymnastics camp. Campers and instructors from Spain. Dates: 6/10 – 8/16 Kids will embrace their inner rock and awards ceremony. Both first- will train their strength and Students begin their day with Ages: 9 – 12 star at this weeklong music camp. time and experienced riders are flexibility, practice healthy living, themed Spanish lessons followed Schedule: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Students will first receive an welcome. and learn new gymnastic tricks. by electives in the arts, sports Cost: $350 intro to various rock instruments Kids will also participate in open and science. Each day concludes First day to register: Now before choosing one to play in Dates: 6/10 – 9/9 (June is currently gym, games and arts and crafts. with an in-depth exploration of Address: 12005 Bluff Creek Dr., their own, real band. Music acts waitlist only.) various Spanish-speaking cultures Playa Vista are grouped by age and musical Ages: 6 and up. Dates: 5/28 – 8/9 around the world. Every two weeks, Website: petspacecamp.org ability and camp will conclude with Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Ages: 4 and up. campers switch to a new country, Phone: (818) 932-4600 a performance showing off their Cost: $600 per week Schedule: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. delving into its food, customs, new skills. Students do not need to First day to register: Now Extended care available. music, geography and more. know music to attend, but those Paddock Riding Club Cost: $350 per week. Art Center for Kids who do may audition to attend an 3919 Rigali Ave., Los Angeles First day to register: Now Dates: 6/24 – 8/02 Summer Workshops advanced camp. Website: enterprisefarms.com 1828 N. Keystone St., Burbank Ages: 3 – 10 Students can attend weeklong arts Phone: (323) 665-8977 Website: goldenstategym.com/camps Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. classes in a variety of mediums Dates: 5/28 – 8/16 Phone: (818) 558-1177 Cost: $450 for one week, $2,700 for six including cartooning, architecture, Ages: 6 and up weeks illustration, painting, zine-making, Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Golden State Gymnastics First day to register: Now watercolor, wearable art and more. Extended care available. Beginning and experienced Kallpachay Camp Addresses: The camp is held at the ArtCenter Cost: $300 per week-long session tumblers alike are invited to flip, Kallpachay is Spanish immersion 30 Marion Ave., Pasadena College of Design in Pasadena. ($250 for four days) jump and play at Golden State camp with both local instructors 5933 Lindley Ave.,Tarzana

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12020 Burbank Blvd.,Valley Village in French, art, music, improv and Silver Lake Rolling Robots Robotics app development and 3D printing 1819 Sawtelle Blvd.,West L.A. sports, while Wednesdays are set Website: primetimesportscamp.com Camp to Minecraft coding and how to Website: kallpachay.com/camps aside for educational field trips and Phone: (310) 838-7872 At Rolling Robots, STEM-minded build battle robots. Choose from Phone: (818) 392-4826 Fridays for fun and games. kids can learn everything from numerous weeklong sessions or

Dates: 6/17 – 7/19 Kidspace Children’s Ages: Preschool to 5th grade Museum Cost: $375 per week, $95 per day. $260 Kidspace Camp offers hands- for part-time (any 3 days per week). Free on, educational art and science optional daycare from 7:30 am–5:30 pm Experience Immaculate Heart! instruction and play. Weeklong First day to register: Now sessions are grouped by theme. 4155 Russell Ave., Los Feliz Early Learners (ages 4-5) can choose Website: internationalschool.la/activities/ Join Us for a Summer of Discovery among „Ready, Set, STEM,“ the ecoledusoleil art-themed „Messy Masterpieces,“ Phone: (323) 480-4147 „Bugs Big and Small,“ or a Spanish/ English camp where art and science activities are completed in both Prime Time Sports Camp languages. Older Campers (5-9) Active campers will thrive at Prime might take „Digging for Dinosaurs,“ Time Sports Camp. Students engage „Physics Past to Present,“ „Ancient in both classic sports like basketball, Art,“ or learn to put on their own soccer, tennis and hockey as well puppet show with „Hanging Around as camp games like dodgeball and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.“ Capture the Flag. Special events include picnics, carnivals, guest Dates: 6/10 – 8/9 speakers and weekly tournaments. Ages: 4 – 9 This year, Prime Time is also offering Middle School Summer Session Schedule: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for Early a combination Prime Time Tech Learners; 9:00 a.m.–3 p.m. for older camp at their West L.A. location, June 17 — July 12, 2019 ULATE AC HE campers. during which campers in grades One, Two and Four-Week Classes M A Cost: $450 per week for full days, $250 2-8 split their time between sports R M T per week for half days. (Discounts and tech activities like robotics, For Girls Entering Grades 4 - 8 I available for Kidspace Members.) computer programming and DJ/ M EST 1906 A Academics, Enrichment, & Learning Fun! A First day to register: Now music production. Parents can send R R T

480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena their kids for the week or day for I S Animal Communications CSI/Forensics Science A Website: kidspacemuseum.org added flexibility. O Salsa & Ballet Folklorico Digital Photography IM N Phone: (626) 449-9144 M S Dates: 6/13 – 8/12 Coding & Robotics Knitters & Knotters A PE CU A S Ecole du Soleil Ages: 4 – 14 Cooking Workshops Panda Sports L AT Ecole du Soleil is an extension of Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. with Crafts & Creativity Swimming the International School of Los extended care available. Film Making Writing Workshops Angeles (LILA) where your child will Cost: $350 and up per week $60 and up be introduced to French language per day. Prime Time Tech is $70/day. ...and More! and culture by accredited French First day to register: Now teachers. Young campers will learn Emerson Community Charter French words via weekly themes 1650 Selby Ave., West L.A. “Educating the Hearts & Minds of Young Women Since 1906” and math lessons, participate in art 5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 and sports and sing French songs. Crossroads Older students will take classes 1714 21st St., Santa Monica (323) 461-3651 ♥ www.immaculateheart.org

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buy individual day passes. Schedule: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. the right location and fit for your geared towards kids who hope to Theatre 360 Performing Cost: $480 per week. child. play competitively, but trained Arts Camp Dates: 6/10 – 8/16 First day to register: Now coaches make sure they have fun, Future Broadway stars will Ages: 6 – 14 Drop off and pick up at Pinwheels Dates: 6/10 – 8/23 too. Campers will be grouped by act, sing, dance, and rehearse Schedule: Mornings 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Preschool Ages: PreK – 8. age, then spend their mornings selections from popular plays and p.m., afternoons 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., or 4607 Prospect Ave., Los Feliz Schedule: Varies. Half and full days learning soccer skills. During select musicals at this performance- full-day from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a one- Website: silverlakecamps.com available. weeks in June and July, campers oriented summer camp. Older hour lunch. Extended care available. Phone: (323) 445-3790 Cost: Varies by age, session and campus. may also play basketball in the students with prior training may Cost: $350 and up. Address: Varies afternoons. audition for an advanced Academy 201 N Brand Blvd., #120B, Glendale Website: stratfordschools.com/explore- program, which concludes with a 700 Silver Spur Drive, #101, Rolling Hills Steve & Kate’s programs/summer-camps Dates: 6/10 – 8/16 final showcase. Estates For families with erratic schedules, Ages: 5 – 14 10955 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles Steve & Kate’s offers multiple Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Dates: 6/3 – 8/16 Website: rollingrobots.com locations and complete flexibility. Studio LOL: A Comedy Cost: $250/week or $60/day for half-days, Ages: 3 – 19 Phone: 888-Robot-08 Buy single-day passes or summer- School for Kids $400/week or $90/day for full days. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with long memberships, plus pick up or Class clowns will hone their skills First day to register: Now extended care available drop off your kids any time within at Studio LOL. Weeklong sessions 3401 Riverside Dr., Griffith Park Cost: Showbiz (ages 3-5), $250 and up; School of Rock the daily window. Children choose teach kids the fundamentals of Soccer: hollywoodsocceracademy.com Performing Arts (ages 6-19), $350 and Whether your future Grammy their own activities, ranging from improv and how to craft original Phone: (310) 926-7668 up; Academy (ages 13-19) $360 and up winner is just beginning or already advanced “studio” programs like scenes, stories, characters, and (audition required) writing their own songs, School fashion, film, coding and robotics sketches. All five-day camps 75 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena of Rock will hone their musical and music, or simpler activities like end with a performance, unless Summer with Website: theatre360.org aptitude, teach them new songs sports or games. Lunch and snacks otherwise noted. Shakespeare Phone: (626) 577-5922 and help them gain confidence on are included and any unused day Budding thespians will learn acting, the stage. Choose from Rock 101 passes may be refunded. Dates: 6/10 – 8/16 stage combat, mask work, voice, camps or themed sessions like Ages: 5 and older movement, stagecraft and design Tom Sawyer Camp “Tribute to L.A. Bands,” “Punk and Dates: 6/11 – 8/23 Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 9:30 at A Noise Within’s Summer with Tom Sawyer Camp has been around Metal,” or “Diva’s Camp—A Tribute Ages: 4 - 12 a.m.–1:30 p.m. for younger kids aged 5-8. Shakespeare camp. Young campers since 1926, offering “carefree, to Women Who Rock.” Camps Schedule: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with Cost: $300 per week will get their first taste of theater constructive, outdoor” fun just conclude with a performance for pick up and drop off anytime during these First day to register: Now with the weeklong Storytime with like the Mark Twain character friends and family. hours. 12434 Moorpark St., Studio City Shakespeare camp, while older it’s named after. Activities may Cost: $110 for a single day; $100/day for Website: studiolol.com campers will spend five weeks include rock climbing, horseback Dates: 6/1 – 6/28 5+ days; $90/day for 20+ days, or $2,700 Phone: (818) 660-3460 staging a full play. riding, water sports, ropes courses, Ages: 3 – 18 for a summer-long membership. windsailing and more. Door-to- Schedule: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or 9:30 First day to register: Now. Summer Acting Camp Dates: 6/17 – 7/19. door transportation is provided for a.m.–3:30 p.m., depending on location Various locations in Beverly Hills, Los Summer Acting Camp is for kids Ages: 3 – 18 children inside their pick-up area or Cost: $495-$525 Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena and who love to perform. Students Schedule: 9 a.m.—12 p.m. for Storytime at specific meeting points for those First day to register: Now, with early bird Valley Village are grouped by age and take a with Shakespeare or 10:00 a.m.–4:00 outside. Parents may choose from rates available in April and May. Website: steveandkatescamp.com whopping 10 35-minute classes p.m. for all others. Extended care two-to-five days per week, with 7801 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax daily, including acting, singing, tap available. sessions lasting as long as nine 4516 Mariota Ave., Burbank dance, stage combat, movement, Cost: $350 - $1,600 weeks total. 12020 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A. Stratford School improv, character, stagecraft, First day to register: Now 12300 Venice Blvd., Venice Stratford School is a STEAM magic and on-camera. Each three- 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena Dates: 6/17 – 8/23 Website: schoolofrock.com (Science, Technology, Engineering, week session culminates in a Website: anoisewithin.org Ages: 3-14 Arts and Math) institution with performance on the La Canada Phone: (626) 356-3104 Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 9:05 over 20 locations in California. Playhouse’s main stage. a.m.—3:45 p.m., or 9:05 a.m.—3:00 Silverlake Beach Camp Throughout the summer, their p.m., depending on age and session. Elementary school-age children various outposts offer a wide Dates: 6/17-7/3 or 7/8-7/26 Summerkids Cost: Price varies by number of days and will explore Los Angeles’ beaches, selection of age-appropriate Ages: 5 – 15 Owned and operated by the weeks registered. parks, museums, gardens, historic options for students. The youngest Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with free DiMassa family since 1978, First day to register: Now. sites and the L.A. Metro system in campers learn via hands-on extended care from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Summerkids offers three camps, Hahamongna Watershed Park groups of 25 or fewer, ensuring each projects; elementary-age campers Cost: $780 grouped by age, on its 57-acre 707 West Woodbury Rd, #F, Altadena child gets individualized attention. figure out how to solve real-world First day to register: Now property in Altadena. Campers Website: tomsawyercamps.com Students will also be encouraged problems and middle school 4463 Oak Grove Dr., La Canada may participate in age-appropriate Phone: (626) 794-1156 to take photos to document their campers will take subject-based Website: summeractingcamp.com activities including hiking, adventures, available for download sessions while prepping for their Phone: (818) 957-1619 swimming, gardening, archery, via the camp’s Flickr site. upcoming high school entrance dance, cooking, movie making, Wizard of Art exams. The best bet for prospective songwriting and more. Summer Art workshops run for 10 weeks Dates: 7/8 – 8/2 parents is to check out their Summer Sports Camp Challenge sessions may include starting in mid-June at the Wizard Ages: 1st-7th grade comprehensive 2019 guide to find Hollywood Soccer Academy is late-night field trips or overnight of Art in Los Feliz. Weekly four-hour adventures. classes include drawing, painting, animation cells and clay sculpting. Dates: 6/10 – 8/23 Call to register. Ages: Summerkids PreK caters to 3-4 year- olds; Summerkids is designed for K-6th Dates: Mid-June – August. Grade; and Summer Challenge is for 7th- Ages: 4 and up 9th Graders. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Schedule: 8:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. (SK- Cost: $250 per week, materials included PreK), 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Summerkids First day to register: Now. and Summer Challenge) with extended 1947 Hillhurst Ave. Los Feliz care available. Website: thewizardofart.com Cost: $480-$4720 Phone: (323) 661-0341 First day to register: Now 3697 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena Website: summerkids.net Zoo Camp Phone: (626) 577-9979 (March, April & Children will learn about nature, May); (626) 398-1426 (June & Aug.) animals, and global cultures at the L.A. Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ summer program. Campers are Swordplay Studios grouped by age and themes rotate Students need no pre-existing depending on the week. Younger swashbuckling know-how to enroll campers might meet barnyard in Swordplay Studios’ summer animals or sketch the zoo’s various camp. Students may either learn to creatures. Older campers might duel via a straight fencing camp, or discover local plants and wildlife fold it in with magic and mystery via a hike in Griffith Park or via themed Star Wars and Harry explore world mythologies during Potter camps. “Monsters and Dragons” week.

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[senior moments] was also discussed, in which Riverside counties, excluding How Do We Get Out of This Traffic Jam? drivers would be charged in the high desert. It would pro- accordance with the times and pose a sales tax to help reduce By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist areas that have the most con- emissions, expand and electri- Driving or ency advocating for a more change as a result of, in part, gestion. fy Metrolink, and enlarge the commuting comprehensive public trans- emissions of our heavy-duty In November 2020, “Vi- Move LA Coalition to become in Los An- portation system for Los An- trucks and the abundance of sion 2020” will be on the Move SoCal. geles has become more of an geles County. They convinced cars on the road. ballot in the South Coast Air Solutions are on the hori- endurance task than a plea- LA Metro to put Measure R But there is hope. Quality Management Dis- zon. We need to keep an eye sure and it is getting worse. on the ballot and it won with The recent 10th annual trict, including Los Angeles, out for them and vote accord- The car has defined our cul- 67.9% of the votes. In 2016, Transportation Conversation Orange, San Bernardino and ingly. ture because our original city Measure M, an extension of of Move LA featured Metro planning was all about the Measure R, was approved by CEO Phil Washington, Cali- Sunset Hall - Curriculum and Advocacy Thanks to our ad sponsor Sunset Hall. They offer: Ideas explored were free transit for students, seniors and the Programs for free-thinking older adults (323) 660-5277 Beginning Conversational Spanish disabled, and increasing affordable housing closer to transit hubs Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 & Advanced Thursdays 3:30-4:30 and piloting a “Congestion Pricing” program, in which drivers Griffith Park Adult Community Center Calendar would be charged in accordance with the times and areas that Weds., April 17, 2019: Lunch, General meeting have the most congestion. and program, 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm Sign up for lunch at Friendship Auditorium between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. car moving quickly through 71.1% of Angeleno voters and fornia State Senator Kevin de Program: “Want to Stay in Your Home as Long as Possible? Tips on How to Make Your Home Safe & Comfortable.” town. Now we have to change provided LA Metro with $120 Leon, and Chairperson Mary A certified aging-in-place specialist will discuss the changes you can make direction. billion for transportation im- Nichols of the California Air so that you can live in your home for as long as you can. Realtors The pervasive “car cul- provements over the next 40 Resources Board. They, along Hattie Ramirez and Gail Crosby will discuss the real estate aspect of aging in ture” of Los Angeles has had years. with other panelists repre- place and there will also be opportunity drawings for home modification items. an impact on how the city de- But when the recession senting public, private and COMMUNITY: veloped its public transporta- and housing crisis hit, com- nonprofit sectors strategized Join the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Mature Adult Advocates at the Silver Lake Public Library, on April 25, 2019, 2:00 p.m. tion. While other major cities bined with fare increases and solutions to the challenges of to 4:00 p.m. in a conversation with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch designed their public transit services cuts, public transit getting from here to there in O’Farrell about the issues facing seniors in our community. systems along with their cities, ridership decreased 6% and SoCal. The Lunch Program: Lunch is served 5 days a week at the Center. intending them to be used by by 17% in 2015, perhaps due Among the ideas explored $2 is the donation for those over 60 years. $4 for less than 60 years. everyone, public transit in Los to the displacement created by were free transit for students, Daily lunch is served at 12:00pm. Come in for coffee and sign in at 10:30am.

Angeles has always found it surging housing prices of so seniors and the disabled, and For more information on the Griffith Park Adult Community hard to compete with the car. many low income riders. increasing affordable housing Center and getting a newsletter, call GPACC at (323) 644-5579. In 2008, the organization To add to our woes, closer to transit hubs. Piloting You can also go to our website: site.gpacclub.com “Move LA” built a constitu- we continue to face climate a Congestion Pricing program GPACC is located at 3203 Riverside Dr., just south of Los Feliz Bl.

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[editorial] Instant Recreation Center: Just Add Determination By Mark F. Mauceri

This failure, dubbed: mmm. “park poor,” is bandied about Los Angeles City coun- so much it is now accepted as a cilmembers David Ryu and de facto birth defect L.A. sim- Mitch O’Farrell would both ply can’t correct. have to push this plan, as How many times have we Hollywood Boulevard is the heard politicians speak of “our boundary between their two children’s future?” I’d like one districts and between Los Feliz or two to start talking about and East Hollywood. our children’s present and then If there’s a poster child back up those words. for just how park poor L.A. The OSH site is perfect for is, East Hollywood with its more than just sports. Dance, 42,000 residents is it. One yoga, tai chi and art classes, community center would serve for example, are all waiting both neighborhoods. to happen there. Much in the Ryu and O’Farrell also What a Los Feliz Recreation Center could look like at the now abandoned OSH on Hollywood Boulevard. same way other municipal chair the city’s Heath, Educa- Photo composite: Mark F. Mauceri. recreation centers in smaller tion, Neighborhoods, Parks, neighborhoods serve their Arts and River Committee. The Orchard Supply kids who don’t have their own broke, and we should fix it. communities. If they can’t get a worthwhile Hardware store, “OSH,” on recreation center. My lament is Now consider that the So, what’s stopping us public recreation project done Hollywood Boulevard, sits how can Los Feliz, with 38,000 Westside’s Rancho Park, im- from turning this empty for their constituents, then it’s empty—all 36,000 square feet people—forget about our non- mediately adjacent to tony building into a usable recre- either truly inconceivable, or of it. existent rec center—not have Cheviot Hills, just got a $2 ation center? we’ve got the wrong two guys That upscale emporium, one, just one, public basketball million state-of-the-art indoor Community buy-in? No. in those seats. We’re not talk- along with all of the chain’s oth- court? Population alone should archery range to complement I’m betting our community ing about building a skyscrap- er brick and mortar stores, fell compel our public officials to its existing golf course, ten- would welcome a public ben- er here; it’s a very doable, not victim last year to a corporate right this wrong. But no. nis courts, swimming pool, efit a lot faster than it would impossible, interior retrofit. realization that Amazon’s con- The rationale for civic in- baseball and multi-use playing another Whole Foods, Wal- However, it will take venient home delivery would action is the method the city fields. Archery? greens, CVS or a Smart & Fi- vision, tenacity, and some eventually destroy them. and Los Angeles County uses Again, good for Cheviot nal superstore. balls—and not the kind While the listing agents to rank any area’s recreational Hills. But if you can find an Money? No. It would cost Spalding or Wilson manufac- for the empty OSH site are needs. It’s a Byzantine formula arrow that’s not missing most far more to acquire land and ture: the kind that find a way hawking it as the “perfect Re- that factors in a neighborhood’s of the tail feathers it needs then design and construct a to “yes” rather than sheepishly tail, Office or Medical Build- proximity to public park land, to fly straight into a weather- new facility rather than mod- accepting “no” for an answer ing,” here’s a thought: What but virtually ignores whether beaten target at Griffith Park ify a turnkey one that has two at the very first hurdle. And if the city turned it into the there are any recreation facili- Boys Camp, let me know. open atrium stories and an un- there will be hurdles. Some community recreation center ties on the land. In this era of “big data,” derground parking lot—not to leaders know how to get over Los Feliz never got? In other words, adjacency when a web browser pitches us mention its former “Garden- (or around) them when they’re Consider that Silver Lake to our beloved Griffith Park is products just like the ones we ing Center” with the retract- determined. with 33,000 residents, per the a blessing and a curse. Googled the day before, any as- able roof. Let’s stop using “park 2010 Census, has two munici- While the park is indeed sertion we don’t have the tech Between developer-paid poor” as the worst excuse for pal recreation centers, while a bucolic backdrop laden with know-how to accurately assess “Quimby” funds, county Tax not doing something and start Atwater Village with 14,000 scenic vistas and a celebrated recreational needs across greater Measure A funds, city Proposi- using it as the best reason to residents has one. bobcat, its sheer 4,500+ acre Los Angeles is, well ... lazy. tion K tax funds and the $160 make something happen. Don’t get me wrong: nei- girth guarantees Los Feliz We’re the nation’s second million Los Angeles Mayor ther Silver Lake nor Atwater drops to the bottom of any rec- largest city, but we’re in the Eric Garcetti got from the In- Mark Mauceri is a former 10- Village won the recreation lot- reational needs survey. This has low 70s (aka “the basement”) ternational Olympic Commit- year Los Feliz Neighborhood tery—far from it, as their pro- been going on for decades, and on a national list of cities that tee earmarked for youth recre- Council Boardmember and the grams get saturated by Los will continue to go on unless provide adequate recreation ation, the money is there. founder of its Recreation Com- Feliz and East Hollywood the methodology changes. It is space. Political will? Hmmmm- mittee. ★ ★ ★ ★ Neighborhood Council Election Guide ★ ★ ★ ★

ELECTION from page 29 there on occasion and is the Director of it will affect the current residents and Erokan is an animation editor She joined the EPNC board last Bilingual Education for United Teach- stakeholders while still maintaining who has lived in Echo Park since 2014. year and has also served on its Ad-Hoc at local nonprofit El Centro del Pueblo. ers Los Angeles. room for growth,” he said. “These days I’m interested in is- Immigrant Justice, Communications & “There are plenty of other places “I am interested in supporting DeVoss, an architect, has served sues relating to public spaces and Outreach and Schools, Libraries & Com- where you could build the center,” he schools and libraries, but also in hav- on the EPNC board for the past year keeping rent affordable,” he said. munity Organizations committees. said, “but those places are closer to ing a voice in the reasonable evolu- and also sits on its Homelessness and A television writer, producer and According to Buisson, her prima- the middle of Mitch O’Farrell’s council tion of the changing community,” she Planning & Land Use committees. journalist, Leib has lived in Echo Park ry concern is affordable housing and district and will cost him more votes if said. “Diversity is important; residents’ According to DeVoss, some of the for eight years. tenant protections. he puts [a homeless center] there.” rights are important; homelessness is issues he cares most about include She has served on the Echo Park “The building across the street Community and political organiz- important to address and immigrant connecting Echo Park to the metro Homeless Coalition and is passionate form me is being cosmetically refur- er Justine Gonzalez has lived in Echo rights must be protected.” system, building affordable housing about issues of homelessness, rent bished after decades of neglect, and it is Park for six years, after moving from Ortega has served four terms on and maintaining existing affordable control and community resources. empty of the retirees, working class fam- nearby Silver Lake. the EPNC board. She also chairs its units, “preserving our charm, funk, ar- Zehdar, a librarian, moved to Echo ilies and disabled residents who [once] “I’m most passionate about the Schools, Libraries & Community Orga- chitecture, nature and character” and Park last year. lived there,” she said. “Where have they economic sustainability of our neigh- nizations Committee. creating a homeless access center. She said she is passionate about all gone? How are they faring?” borhood—our residents’ ability to af- Additionally, DeVoss said, he would maintaining Echo Park Lake and loves An associate environmental engi- ford their homes, food, and ability to District 3 like to focus on “healing our old develop- the neighborhood for its small busi- neer, Nacar has called Echo Park home spend money at local businesses,” A triangle bounded by the 101 ment scars, like Chavez Ravine displace- nesses and live music. for two years. said Gonzalez. “I moved to Echo Park freeway on the southwest, Waterloo ment, gentrification and [construction Brennan did not respond to an in- Lipka did not respond to an inter- because it’s a vibrant and walkable Street on the northwest and Glen- of] freeways with new housing, green terview request. view request. community, and I want to make sure dale Boulevard on the east, District 3 overpasses and smart growth.” According to Nacar, she is most the neighborhood’s livability is main- has four candidates running: Connie Acosta and Bando did not return District 5 interested in community and cultural tained and expanded upon—despite Acosta, David M. Bando and incum- interview requests. Stretching from Benton Way to enrichment. numerous challenges around home- bents Pascal De Maria and Thomas Glendale Boulevard south of the 101 lessness and housing affordability.” DeVoss. District 4 freeway and north of Beverly Boule- District 6 Gonzalez is the former president A film editor who has lived in Four candidates are running in vard, District 5 has three candidates Only one candidate, William Sha- of the mayor-appointed Los Angeles Echo Park for eight years, De Maria District 4, which is east of Echo Park running: incumbent Lauren Buisson, piro, is running in District 6, which Human Relations Commission. was appointed to a vacant board seat Lake and west of Elysian Park between Thomas Lipka and Muriel Nacar. borders downtown Los Angeles south A retired bilingual kindergarten in February. Sunset Boulevard and the 101 freeway. Buisson, an archivist and free- of the 101 and east of Glendale Bou- teacher, Ortega has worked at Logan “I’m most concerned with long They are: Kevin Brennan, Will Erokan, lance journalist, has lived in Echo Park levard. Shapiro did not respond to an Street Elementary School since 1990. term [neighborhood] planning and how Rebecca Leib and Ziba Perez Zehdar. for more than 30 years. interview request. She continues to substitute teach

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