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Volume 26 No. 40 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities October 6, 2016 Protecting prints: carts removed at TCL n Measure HH forum to Social media campaign calls out vendors for covering iconic walkway       follown mayor’s address City works on hosting debate at neutral site Hollywood producer Jeffery Katzenberg on Sept. 29      Greystone Mansion – approximately become the latest Hollywood luminary to have his 2.5 miles away from the Hilton. hands molded in cement in the forecourt of the historic This evening, the Beverly Hills But the mayor will still discuss TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. North Homeowners Association Measure HH – the Beverly Hilton Thanks to a recent social media campaign, his nor any (BHN) will present a public forum Condominium Tower Initiative – as other celebrities’ prints will be obscured by free stand- on Measure HH at the Beverly the project is the first development to ing objects. Hilton Hotel, which is owned by the go to a popular vote, and would be On Sept. 30, documentarian Alison Martino posted a measure’s proponents. the tallest building in the city. photo to her Facebook page, Vintage Los Angeles, One of the measure’s staunchest Developer Oasis West Realty, owner showing a t-shirt vendor’s cart resting on top of some of the Beverly Hilton, plans to con- of the iconic cement blocks in front of the theatre. photos by Brent Giannotta opponents, Mayor John Mirisch, will not be there. When the forum begins struct a 26-story building and a gar- “How incredibly disrespectful,” the post read. Nearly Los Angeles set a record last year for tourism, and den along Santa Monica and 750 comments and 530 shares later, a change.org peti- Angelenos want to make sure the experience is at 7 p.m., the mayor will likely be completing his State of the City Wilshire Boulevards, instead of com- tion signed by 2,700 supporters officially called for the what they came for. pleting their project that was removal of all cart vendors from the area out of respect Address with the Beverly Hills for Hollywood history. The following day, Tuesday Oct. 4, the forecourt was Chamber of Commerce at the See Measure HH page 29 “Please don’t allow commerciality to overshadow again bustling with visitors yet still clear of small carts. the history contained there,” read the petition. The only freestanding object was an open-air photog- By Monday Oct. 3, Martino claimed victory and said raphy tenj6t owned by a company called “Images all carts had been removed. “It’s unbelievable,” Everywhere” who, according to a company representa- Martino said. “Power to the people.” She celebrated by tive, had signed a contract with TCL months before to posting photos of the clear forecourt on Facebook and be there. Their equipment was obscuring more than one Instagram. cement block in the back left corner of the courtyard. Despite the swift action ostensibly taken by TCL According to the representative, “Images Theatre management, it is unclear how binding the Everywhere” was planning to move their equipment to removal was, where the vender carts would go and if another location but was unsure when the they would eventually return. relocation would occur. “We never got an official statement from the [TCL] Originally opened in 1927, the Gauman’s Chinese theatre,” Martino said. “But it was obvious the petition Theatre has been the home to many Hollywood and outcry on the Vintage L.A. page got back to them.” See TCL page 30

nNew law scrutinizes camps for ‘troubled youths’ photo by Gregory Cornfield Schiff works on bill to The Beverly Hilton will host a forum tonight for Measure HH. The hotel’s prevent companies from owners initiated the measure to change their 2008 redevelopment plan. reopening out of state  
  Lawmakers crack down Leaders of the Los Angeles LGBT Center are celebrating after Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 30 on human trafficking signed a bill that will regulate pri- vate residential programs that claim      victims and bring suspected traf- to help “troubled youth.” fickers to justice. The bill, SB 524, was authored Mayor Eric Garcetti on Sept. “All of us can play a role in by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Los 29 made Los Angeles the largest banishing human trafficking Angeles) and requires boarding city to sign onto the Blue from our city, but it is too often schools, camps and other organiza- Campaign, sponsored by a hidden in plain sight,” Garcetti tions claiming to provide services Department of Homeland said. “The Blue Campaign will for troubled youth to register with photo courtesy of the Los Angeles LGBT Center Security (DHS), in conjunction help us better train our first the California Department of Social Jodi Hobbs, founder of Survivors of Institutional Abuse, discussed her experi-with law enforcement, to combat responders to identify the signs of Services. The department will also ence being sent to an academy for troubled youth as a teen during a press and raise awareness of human this barbaric practice, and engage be required to conduct regular conference earlier this year to announce the introduction of SB 524. trafficking. The campaign strives everyday Angelenos in the fight checks to ensure participants are to educate the public to recognize to end it once and for all.” not being abused. are causing irreparable harm. With adults they are told to trust.” human trafficking and report sus- California regional task forces, “[This] is a victory for the protec- this bill we will provide oversight Lorri L. Jean, CEO of the Los pected instances. It offers training between 2010 – 2012, identified tion of our children,” Lara said. for these facilities to ensure that no Angeles LGBT Center said she was to law enforcement and others to nearly 1,300 victims of human “Many facilities or camps that child is the victim of psychological “elated” about the governor signing increase detection and investiga- claim to help children or physical abuse at the hands of See camps page 30 tion of human trafficking, protect See sex trafficking page 30 2 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

6 Art Exhibit Crest Theatre in Westwood. “John ieux-Dits,” the first U.S. solo Lennon: Working Class Hero” will be exhibition by Montreal-based held on the day Lennon would have e event includes music artist“L Sabrina Ratté, opens on C a l e n d a r turned 76. Th by Brooke Halpin, a screening of the Thursday, Oct. 6 at Young Projects p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8; 5 p.m., Oct. 9. movie “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Gallery in the Pacific Design Center. Tickets start at $20. 631 W. Second Club Band” and a discussion with A survey of the artist’s works will be St., downtown. (213)237-2800, journalist Ivor Davis, author of “The on display, as well as new site-specific www.redcat.org. Beatles and Me on Tour.” Tickets are installations. An opening reception $20. 1262 Westwood Blvd. runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 6. www.crestwestwood.com. 8687 Melrose Ave., Ste. B230. 8 ‘The American (323)377-1102, www.youngprojects- gallery.com. Revolution’ heater Unspeakable presents Chamber Music “The American Revolution,” a oprano Summer Hassan will join Chalk Repertory Tproduction for families with children Pittance Chamber Music for a on Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. Sconcert on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. in Theatre Flash Fest 9 at noon and 2:30 p.m. at the Wallis the Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall at ifteen Los Angeles playwrights Annenberg Center for the the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Works will create original 10-minute Performing Arts. The production by Mozart, Chausson and Dohnany Fplays during Chalk Repertory recreates the American fight for will be performed. The concert is part Theatre’s “Flash Festival” running independence, from Lexington to of a partnership between Pittance from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Yorktown. It is part of The Wallis’ Chamber Music and the Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 22 at St. John’s first “Theater for Young Audiences” Opera Orchestra. Tickets are $35. 135 Cathedral. The plays follow the theme program. Tickets are $20. 9390 N. N. Grand Ave. of religion and politics. A different Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. www.PittanceChamberMusic.org. lineup of plays is featured each week www.TheWallis.org/Revolution. during the series. Showtimes are 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Classical Concert oin the Santa Monica Symphony Tickets are $20. 514 W. Adams Blvd. Print Symposium for its 72nd season opening concert www.chalkrep.com. oin Los Angeles County Museum on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Barnum of Art (LACMA) associate curator J Hall. The orchestra will perform Naoko Takahatake, Norton Simon J Bedrich Smetana’s “Moldau,” fol- ‘Photo16’ Benefit Museum associate curator Emily lowed by “Waterless” by Ben Boone embers of the public are invited Beeny and National Gallery of Art and “La Mer” by Claude Debussy. A to “Photo16,” a benefit and auc- associate curator Adam Greenhalgh pre-concert lecture begins at 6 p.m. Mtion for a national AIDS Monument on for the “Series and Seriality in Print” Admission is free. 600 Olympic Thursday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at symposium on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 Blvd., Santa Monica. www.smsym- Milk Studios. Works by Antonio p.m. The symposium is held in con- phony.org. Lopez, Bruce Weber, Francois Nars, junction with “The Serial Impulse at Dennis Hopper, Michael Childers, Gemini G.E.L.” exhibit currently on Christopher Makos, Ed Ruscha, Herb photo courtesy of Charlie Hamilton James display at LACMA. Admission is Ritts, Alexi Lubomirski, Mick Rock, 12 WeHo Film Photojournalist Charlie Hamilton James and National Geographic pre- free. Brown Auditorium, 5905 Pamela Hanson and Walter Chin will Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6000, sent “I Bought a Rainforest” on Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 14 at Screening be on display and available for bidding. www.lacma.org. est Hollywood’s Human Rights Tickets start at $150. 855 N. Cahuenga 7:30 p.m. at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The events Speakers Series (HRSS) and Blvd. www.photo16.eventbrite.com. are the first in the “National Geographic Live” series. Hamilton James WWomen In Film Los Angeles will pre- has been photographing Peru’s Manu National Park since the 1990’s, 9 Bike Share Class sent a screening of the new documen- and returns on a regular basis to find new treasures in one of the most earn about West Hollywood’s new tary “The Uncondemned” on 7 Book Sale bike share program during a class Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the ook lovers can find rarities and bio-diverse places on Earth. He will recount stories of working with the on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to West Hollywood City Council bargains at the John C. Fremont L illegal loggers in Peru, and offer information about his latest work in noon at the WeHo Pedals Bike Share Chambers. The film tells the true story Library’s book sale on Friday, Oct. 7 B Yellowstone and with vultures in the Serengeti. Tickets start at $50. 1310 Hub between Santa Monica of a group of lawyers and activists from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Eleventh St., Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, www.thebroadstage.com. Boulevard and Holloway and North who prosecute rape in Africa as an Oct. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, Olive Drives. The class will give par- international war crime. The screen- DVDs, audio books and videos will ticipants hands-on experience in using ing will be followed by a panel discus- also be offered. 6121 Melrose Ave. mances on Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. at $40 at the door. Pasadena the city’s bike share system. Cycling sion. Admission is free. 625 N. San (323)962-3521, www.lapl.org. a private residence in Santa Monica, Conservators of Music, 100 N. Hill instructors designated by Sustainable Vicente Blvd. (323)848-6823, and on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. at Ave. www.salastina.org. Streets will lead a discussion and bit.ly/2cKUJu5. the Pasadena Conservatory of training on safe riding skills. The class Salastina Music Music. The Oct. 7 concert features is free; space is limited to 15 partici- violinists and Salastina Music Society Contemporary Dance pants. www.wehopedals.com. ‘Comedy and hamber music fans are invited to Society co-directors Kevin Kumar apanese performer Takao Salastina Music Society perfor- and Maia Jasper White, as well as Kawaguchi’s new dance production Cocktails’ C pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. The J“About Kazuo Ohno-Reliving the omedian Bill Devlin’s “Comedy Oct. 8 performances features Kumar Butoh Diva’s Masterpieces” runs John Lennon and Cocktails” show returns on and Vanhauwaert. Brian Lauritzen from Friday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 9 Birthday Benefit CWednesday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the hosts both concerts. Tickets for the at REDCAT, Calarts’ downtown con- elebrate the late John Lennon’s Hollywood Improv. Devlin’s show Oct. 7 performance are $40; location temporary arts center. Kawaguchi birthday at a concert to benefit mixes comedy and music 8162 Founded 1946 provided upon purchase. Advance reimagines legendary works by Butoh CPancreatic Cancer research on Melrose Ave. (323)651-2583, tickets for the Oct. 8 concert are $32, dance master Ohno. Showtime is 8:30 Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the www.hollywood.improv.com.

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The Hollywood as a world-class, transit- Hollywood Palladium was named a “These improvements oriented community, while protect- historic-cultural monument last ing and preserving our unique histor- week with a unanimous vote by the will ensure that one ical resources.” Los Angeles City Council. of our historic gems The city council approved the According to a motion by will not only be Palladium Residences in March. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th preserved, but AIDS Healthcare Foundation District, the Palladium opened its (AHF), which has its headquarters doors at 6215 Sunset Blvd. to thou- enhanced, so that the next door to the Palladium, sued the sands of Angelenos on Oct. 31, 1940. Palladium may city and the developer because the Patrons filled the theatre’s dance continue to thrive.” project will be bigger, taller and floor to hear Tommy Dorsey and his denser than city code allows. orchestra, with vocalist Frank AHF is the key sponsor of the photo by Gregory Cornfield Sinatra. -Councilman Mitch O’Farrell Coalition to Preserve L.A. and the The Palladium was built by pro- 13th District Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, The Hollywood Palladium has hosted dozens of famous musicians and ducer Maurice M. Cohen. It was and AHF alleges that the city fol- countless visitors since 1940. designed in a Streamline Modern called the Palladium Residences, lowed an “illegal and rigged style by architect Gordon B. O’Farrell said. process” to approve the the tremendous public outcry,” said Jill projects” like the Palladium Kaufman, who is also responsible for Developers Crescent Heights plan Palladium Residences. Stewart, campaign director for the Residences in exchange for cam- designing the Hoover Dam, to build two 30-story towers on park- The pending lawsuit asserts that Coalition to Preserve L.A. “The city paign money. Greystone Mansion, Santa Anita ing lots around the music venue. The the mayor, city attorney, city plan- council is in a catastrophic rush to The coalition claims the city’s Park and the Los Angeles Times two towers will be approximately ning department, city planning com- green light demolitions that destroy elected officials will soon wipe out building. Rock ‘n’ Roll hall-of- 350 feet tall with 731 market-rate mission and city council defied the irreplaceable historic treasures the pockets of surviving history in famers Jimi Hendrix and Stevie residential units and 24,000 square Los Angeles City Charter to give across L.A., while nearby cities such Hollywood, create more gridlock Wonder, MC5, Jay Z, Megadeath, feet of retail space. exemptions to developers. as Culver City create sustainable and and displace thousands of additional Bad Religion and many others have A Palladium Preservation and AHF seeks to hold the city livable communities by honoring working-class and middle class resi- performed there. In 2008, the Enhancement Plan will also include accountable by overturning its their history. Hollywood is the poster dents. Stewart said the city council Palladium was restored to its original improvements to key features such approval of the Palladium project, child for historic destruction west of played a direct role in driving more 1940s appearance. as the lobby doors, ballroom ceiling, said Michael Weinstein, AHF presi- the Mississippi. … Hollywood is than 13,000 mostly Latino working- “I am proud to support the his- ballroom floor, lobby and ballroom dent, in a statement this year. being systematically destroyed by class residents out of Hollywood, by toric-cultural monument designation chandeliers. Also, the Historic The Coalition to Preserve L.A., our sadly foolhardy Los Angeles allowing widespread destruction of for the Hollywood Palladium. The Interpretive Exhibit will be incorpo- the movement fighting to reform City Council.” affordable housing. status will protect and preserve one rated at key locations to increase L.A.’s development and planning She blamed the council’s “obses- For information on historic-cultur- of the city’s iconic music venues for awareness and appreciation of the system through its measure on the sion with approving massive – and al monument status, visit preserva- the future enjoyment of generations history and significance of March 2017 ballot, applauded increasingly vacant – luxury housing tion.lacity.org. of Angelenos,” O’Farrell said. Hollywood and the Palladium. efforts to save L.A.’s character and The councilman explained that the “These improvements will ensure the Palladium with the historic des- designation means that any future that one of our historic gems will not ignation. plans for the site will have to comply only be preserved, but enhanced, so “We appreciate the city council’s with strict guidelines. that the Palladium may continue to approval of historic status for the In addition to recognizing the thrive as an operable and competitive Palladium, but it was due solely to 4 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Police search for missing watch YouTube star who claims he was attacked faces charges
  authorities said McSwiggan struck himself in the face with the receiv- A defendant who claimed he was er of a telephone located in a hold- aftern robbery in Beverly Hills assaulted while leaving a club in ing cell. He was taken to a hospital Surveillance camera West Hollywood in June and was for treatment, and later posted a footage helped police later arrested by sheriff’s deputies photo online of his injuries in an for damaging a vehicle has been alleged attempt to make it appear identify suspect charged with felony vandalism and as though he had been physically
  a misdemeanor count of making a assaulted by three men. false report to a peace officer. McSwiggan did not mention the A male suspect has been Calum McSwiggan, 26, an motivation for the attack in his charged with felony robbery for English citizen who was staying in posting. stealing two watches with a West Hollywood, pleaded not Investigators released a photo- combined value of approximate- guilty on Sept. 29 to the charges. graph of McSwiggan taken when ly $100,000 on Sept. 21 from McSwiggan is known for YouTube he arrived at the police station that victims in Beverly Hills. videos and other online posts in shows he did not have visible At approximately 6:40 p.m., which he discusses gay rights and injuries to his face. the suspect confronted two vic- other LGBT topics. A preliminary hearing for tims walking near Rodeo Drive Authorities said McSwiggan photo courtesy of the LASD McSwiggan was scheduled on and Brighton Way. The suspect reported to police that he was Sheriff’s department authorities Nov. 7 in Department W31 of the photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills assaulted by two men on June 27 released a photo of Calum Los Angeles County Superior pointed a handgun and demand- Police Department ed that the victims give him their after leaving a club in the 8900 McSwiggan shortly after he arrived Court’s Airport Branch. He faces a Investigators are searching for watches. The victims complied block of Santa Monica Boulevard. at the police station. possible maximum sentence of and the suspect fled eastbound one of the two stolen watches. Deputies arrived and saw no signs three years and six months in coun- on foot. of injury. The exact time when ty jail if convicted. Detectives used video surveil- with the Beverly Hills Police deputies arrived and the name of bumper on a vehicle that was The case remains under investi- lance footage to see where the department, said he did not the club were not provided. parked outside the club while sher- gation by the Los Angeles County suspect went after he fled the know the brand of the watches, According to a criminal com- iff’s deputies were present and was Sheriff’s Department. Anyone with crime scene. Investigators iden- but authorities released a photo- plaint filed by the Los Angeles taken into custody. information is asked to call investi- tified the suspect’s vehicle, graph of the missing watch. County District Attorney’s Office, Shortly after being booked at the gators at the West Hollywood which was later located in Donestar was charged with McSwiggan damaged a mirror and West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, Sheriff’s Station at (310)855-8850. Inglewood. The suspect, identi- two counts of second degree fied as 22-year-old Kenyon robbery and one count of identi- Donester, of Altadena, was ty theft. He is scheduled to arrested shortly after the vehicle appear in court on Oct. 12. was located. Anyone with information Arrest made in aspiring actor’s murder in Hollywood One of the victims’ watches about the missing watch is asked
  inside a residence in the 6700 when the man fled California, but was recovered, but police are to call the Beverly Hills Police block of Milner Road. Hong, an it is believed to be shortly after the still searching for the second Department’s detective bureau Police arrested a male suspect in aspiring actor from Canada, was murder. watch. Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, tip line at (310)288-2656. Arizona on Oct. 1 for the murder of staying in a residence rented by “It appears he was only in town a victim in the Whitley Heights Canadian television personality for a few days,” Eisenman said. neighborhood in Hollywood on George Stroumboulopoulos, who The residence where Hong was Sept. 23. was in New York when the murder murdered is located in a neighbor- The unidentified suspect was occurred. hood just south of the Hollywood taken into custody outside of Masterson said the Los Angeles (101) Freeway, east of Highland Three suspects charged Phoenix and is awaiting an extradi- County District Attorney’s Office Avenue and north of Hollywood tion hearing on Oct. 12, said Det. has filed a murder charge against Boulevard. Police said shortly after Scott Masterson, with the Los the defendant. LAPD authorities the murder that the crime was pos- for
  melees on Melrosethrew glasses, silverware and other Angeles Police Department’s West are eager to have him returned to sibly committed by a burglar. items at each other in Vinotech, Bureau Homicide Unit. Authorities Los Angeles to face the criminal Capt. Cory Palka, commanding Three men were arrested on Oct. Eisenman said. have not released the suspect’s charge. officer of the LAPD’s Hollywood 2 and charged with assault with a Officers arrived at the original name or further details about how “Anytime you have a murder it’s Division, tweeted on Tuesday that deadly weapon after they were scene and then located the three he was identified and arrested. a priority,” Masterson said. “The a suspect had been arrested and involved in fights at two restau- men a short time later. A bystander “We are more than reasonably neighborhood was very concerned further information would be rants on Melrose Avenue. who tried to intervene in the fight confident he is the person responsi- about this.” released when it was available. The first incident occurred at was slightly injured but did not ble,” Masterson said. “He is being LAPD spokeswoman Norma Anyone with information about approximately 3 p.m. at Spartina, require hospitalization, Eisenman held as a fugitive.” Eisenman described the suspect as the incident is urged to call detec- located at 7505 Melrose Ave. The said. No other injuries were report- The suspect was arrested for the a transient who had previously tives with the LAPD’s West three men were patrons of the ed, and police are still investigat- murder of Richard Hong, 41, who been arrested for assault in Los Bureau Homicide Unit at restaurant, said Los Angeles Police ing why the men were fighting. was found bludgeoned to death Angeles County. She did not know (213)382-9470. Department spokeswoman Norma The suspects were identified as Eisenman. Sean Lee Fralick, 19, David They began to argue, but the Benjamin Ratliff, 23, and Rene incident escalated and the men Enciso, 27. Fralick and Enciso threw silverware and bottles at were held on $30,000 bail, and bail WomenTwo women were charged charged on thein crime murder was committed of during liquor a ing astore robbery on clerk Sept. 24 near each other and staff. for Ratliff was set at $56,000. Sept. 29 with killing a liquor store robbery. The pair also face one Sherman Way and Bellaire Avenue. Someone at the restaurant called Eisenman didn’t know why the clerk during an attempted robbery count each of second degree If convicted, both defendants could 911 and police were dispatched to bail amount was higher for Ratliff. in North Hollywood, the Los attempted robbery. face the death penalty or life in state the location, Eisenman said. Anyone with information about Angeles County District Attorney’s Barriento allegedly shot the vic- prison without the possibility of Before officers arrived, the men the incident is asked to call major Office announced. tim with a handgun. She was con- parole. Prosecutors will decide later left Spartina and entered Vinotech, assault crimes detectives with the Rosa Manuela Barriento, 23, of victed of second-degree robbery for whether to seek the death penalty. a restaurant approximately one LAPD’s Wilshire Division at Los Angeles, and Maria Michelle a separate incident last year, Barriento and Inzunza are being block away near Melrose Avenue (213)922-8205. During weekends Inzunza. 25, of Hollywood, face according to prosecutors. held without bail. The case remains and Vista Street. A fight erupted and off-hours, call the LAPD’s 24- one count of murder with the spe- The victim, Mohammed Kalam, under investigation by the Los again between the suspects, who hour tip hotline at (877)LAPD247. cial circumstance allegation that 61, was fatally shot in the head dur- Angeles Police Department. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 October 6, 2016 6 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Brush fire in Griffith Park illustrates need for preparedness 
   

Firefighters extinguished a blaze in Griffith Park on Oct. 1 that burned approximately half-an-acre of brush. The cause remains under investigation. The fire was reported at approximately 2:50 p.m. near the 4700 block of Crystal Springs Drive, west of the Griffith Park merry-go-round, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames emanat- ing from an area covered by medium to heavy brush. The LAFD deployed 75 firefighters and water- photo by Brent Giannotta dropping helicopters to battle the blaze. The fire was extinguished in just under an hour and no injuries were reported. photo by Edwin Folven “Brush fires are always challenging, but the terrain A brush fire erupted in Griffith Park on Oct. 1 west of     The Boss thrills fans at Grove wasn’t particularly rough and the wind wasn’t a fac- the merry-go-round. The fire was contained to half-an- coast events],” Gudiel-Guzman said. tor,” Stewart said. “They were able to get a line around Best known for his distinctive acre. Authorities are warning people about the high fire the fire. It can be far more challenging.” Legendary recording artist Bruce voice, energetic stage performances, danger in the park during the fall brush fire season. Stewart said the LAFD is concerned about brush Springsteen (a.k.a. The Boss) visited poetic lyrics and working class New fires in Griffith Park and other undeveloped areas in Los Angeles Monday Oct. 3 to sign Jersey heritage, Springsteen is a 20- fire department recommends that grass and weeds be the Hollywood Hills, particularly during the fall fire copies of his new memoirs, “Born to time Grammy award winner, an cleared at least 200 feet around structures. season. She cautioned people not to smoke in the park, Run,” for throngs of adoring fans at Academy Award winner, a member “We want to ensure they are prepared,” Stewart which is illegal, and to never light barbecues or fires Barnes & Noble in the Grove, some of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, said. “It’s particularly important given the narrowness of whom had been in line since the and one of the world’s best selling near brush or outside of designated areas. of Hollywood Hills roads. We always ask people to be day before. artists of all time. His two best selling “We are always reinforcing the message to never ready, set, go. People need to be ready to evacuate if “The wait was good, it was quiet, albums are “Born in the U.S.A.” light fires where they are not allowed, and to always necessary.” everyone got along,” said Marlen from 1984 and “Born to Run” from take care when you discard cigarette butts,” Stewart The LAFD offers information about brush clear- Gudiel-Guzman, a mental health 1975, the namesake of his memoirs. said. “Smoking is not allowed, but people still do it.” ance requirements and fire safety tips at www.lafd.org. worker who was in line for 27 hours. The 67-year-old defies his age by Homeowners in the Hollywood Hills are also “We are in the traditional brush fire season,” “Some people tried to cut, I sort of continuing to play hours-long shows warned to clear brush away from their residences. The Stewart added. “Unfortunately, it’s all year now.” took it upon myself to make sure for stadium crowds at high energy. people didn’t cut.” His zest for life inspires a similar The timing of the event meant that youthful exuberance in his fans, a number of super fans had to nego- according to those who showed up at tiate time to observe Rosh Hashanah. The Grove. “I got here at 4:30 p.m. [Sunday], “As Bruce was walking by, I set down chairs, and attached a note reached out to touch him, then saying ‘Gone to temple, please do snapped a picture…then I started not move,’” said Jonathan Harris, a crying,” Gudiel-Guzman said. She senior VP at Fox. “I got back at 7:30 walked away with two photos of her p.m. and they were still there.” with The Boss, tears streaming down “I was going to have him her face. (Springsteen) write a note to my “I see him every time he comes to rabbi explaining why I wasn’t at tem- town,” Tufeld said. “There’s nothing ple,” said Melissa Tufeld, a psychol- like it. To me it feels like an incredi- ogy professor who slept on Third Street at the Grove the night before. bly magical experience, like we Tufeld said she’s followed The Boss make a connection musically.” since the beginning of his career. “I The Boss next heads to Portland, used to sneak backstage and check San Francisco and New York this into his hotel, I was pretty wild back week for concerts and book signings. then. His music, since high school, In November he performs at has been the sound track to meaning- Madison Square Garden alongside ful events in my life.” stand-up performances by Louis Fans exiting the book store with C.K., Jim Gaffigan and Jerry signed copies of “Born to Run” and Seinfeld at the 10th annual Stand Up photos with Springsteen recounted For Heroes comedy fundraiser for the deeper, almost mystical connec- wounded veterans. Springsteen is a tion The Boss has with his fans. Due noted philanthropist and his generos- to the large turnout at The Grove, ity, empathy and spirit are far from security had to usher sections of the lost on his fans. line around buildings and down mul- “I’m a person who is a survivor of tiple blocks. clinical depression,” said Gudiel- According to Gudiel-Guzman, Guzman “I told him thank you for many of Springsteen’s signing events inspiring me to continue on, thank in North America required pre-pur- you for helping me get through chased tickets that sold out quickly. another day. He inspires me. This “I know people from New York and was the first time I’ve ever met him. Canada who flew out here because I hope it’s not the last. It was very they couldn’t get tickets [to his east emotional.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 October 6, 2016 Councilman asks feds for help with tour busses City seeks artists’ help to design Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, sent letters to Congressman Adam Schiff (D- Little Armenia Gateway CA) and Senator Dianne Feinstein If you’re artistic, imaginative (D-CA), requesting assistance with and think you’re up to the task of tour bus operators. helping Los Angeles celebrate its In 2015, approximately 45.5 mil- Armenian pride, you’re in luck – lion people visited Los Angeles, the city wants to chip in breaking visitation records for a fifth $350,000 for you to do your consecutive year. The influx of thing. Councilman Mitch tourism also led to a significant O’Farrell and the Department of increase in tour bus operators, Ryu Cultural Affairs are commission- wrote. But while tourism is a critical ing an artist to create the official component of the economy, he gateway to Little Armenia. The wants to ensure safety and a positive permanent gateway will experience for both tourists and resi- acknowledge the contributions of dents. photo by Gregory Cornfield one of the largest Armenian pop- “Tour bus operators have ques- Tourists ride in the back seat of a tour van on Sunset Boulevard. ulations in the country and cele- photo by Edwin Folven tionable and dangerous safety prac- brate the heritage of Armenian tices,” Ryu wrote. “These practices Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA Commission (PUC). The motion culture in the city. creating the gateway must are well known and include vehicle recently sent a letter to 27 tour van was partly prompted by a report in “This public art project will be demonstrate the professional modification and seatbelt removal; operators, expressing concern that which undercover reporters rode on a beacon of pride for the capacity to oversee the design, bus operator texting and driving; and tour vans that have removed seat- tour buses and witnessed the alleged Armenian community that calls fabrication and installation of a misinformation and mischaracteriza- belts or modified vehicles from their violations, said Tony Arranaga, com- Los Angeles home,” O’Farrell cultural gateway in a public tion of celebrity homes in residential original design have put the safety of munications director for O’Farrell. said. space. areas, leading to numerous instances passengers and employees at risk. The safety violations primarily per- The project includes funding Artists may apply individually of trespassing, breaking and enter- “Unfortunately, there is little indi- tain to smaller tour vehicles that for any costs associated with the or as a team. Up to five artist ing, and physical altercations cation that operators have heeded often line Hollywood Boulevard design, fabrication and installa- teams will be selected to develop between tourists and local resi- this instruction,” Ryu wrote. “Due to such as vans with the roofs cut off. tion of the gateway project for up proposals for the project. dents.” jurisdictional limitations, however, The PUC oversees tour compa- to $350,000. The city will pre- An artist selection panel may The increased number of tour the residents and neighborhoods I nies operating in the state and works pare the site for the artist. be composed of, but not limited buses has also led to an increase in represent continue to be impacted by with the California Highway Patrol To commemorate the rich his- to, arts professionals, a project cigarette litter, raising the risk of an industry with little or no account- to conduct annual vehicle inspec- ability or regulation.” tions. The PUC and CHP also inves- tory of Los Angeles’ Little engineer, representative of wildfire on the hillsides, Ryu said. In September, Councilman Mitch tigate allegations of safety viola- Armenia, members of the com- Council District 13 and a local Estevan Montemayor, communi- cations director for Ryu, said in O’Farrell, 13th District, introduced a tions, but it is primarily complaint- munity called to have a gateway community representative. The September that it has become clear motion to crack down on tour bus driven. The councilmen and local to honor their ancestry and cul- panel will review all applications and select up to five artists/artist to their office that there are some companies in Hollywood after alle- residents contend the checks are not ture. It will signify a warm wel- gations surfaced about reckless dri- conducted frequently enough. teams based on their qualifica- “rogue tour bus companies who come to all visitors to Little ving, missing or non-functioning O’Farrell is calling for the city to tions. Five finalists will each could care less about the safety of Armenia and to the city. The seatbelts and other safety violations. examine “best practices” used by receive $2,000 to develop a pro- passengers.” Little Armenia Gateway will be Ryu requested assistance from the O’Farrell called for the city to look tour companies in other cities, and posal. The deadline to apply was near the intersection of Van Ness United States Department of into regulating tour bus operators, consideration of whether more local, extended to 11:59 p.m. on Oct. Avenue and Hollywood Transportation and the National which are currently overseen by the state or federal regulations will better 14. Boulevard. Highway Traffic Safety California Public Utilities protect the public. “The gateway will be a promi- Tony Arranaga, communica- nent visual symbol of mutual tions director for O’Farrell, said respect, and will serve as a cul- the city has already received tural destination for Angelenos,” some submissions, but they said Danielle Brazell, general expect most to come in closer to manager of the Department of the deadline day. Cultural Affairs. For information, visit cul- Artists that are interested in turela.org. Garcetti launches domestic violence awareness campaign Would a bride standing at the lence. Advertising agency altar vow to accept a groom’s Quigley-Simpson provided pro slaps and punches? Could roman- bono services to create the com- tic poetry include lines asking a pelling and impactful campaign. lover to keep abuse secret? Is The ads will be featured on bus there any chance you would benches and bus shelters and on swipe right on a dating app profile billboard space donated by Clear that advertises a desire to physi- Channel Outdoor. Angelenos can cally injure a potential partner? find extensive information about Those are the kind of provoca- domestic violence, including teen tive questions at the heart of dating abuse and sexual assault, “Domestic Violence Has No Place online at www.NoDVLA.org. Here,” a bold new public educa- Garcetti also announced that tion campaign unveiled the city of Los Angeles has been Wednesday by Mayor Eric awarded $425,000 from the Garcetti. It is intended to generate United States Department of awareness and conversation about Justice’s Office on Violence a crime that is frequently hidden Against Women. The three-year and whose victims often suffer in grant will be dedicated to enhanc- silence. ing policies, procedures and train- “Love and abuse never go ing that assist the city and its part- hand-in-hand,” Garcetti said. “We ners in providing thorough must keep shining a light on domestic and sexual abuse domestic violence – a crime that response to victims with all types lives in the shadows and causes of disabilities. pain that too often goes unnoticed The award and campaign come or unreported. ‘Domestic one year after Garcetti signed Violence Has No Place Here’ is a Executive Directive 12, ordering thought-provoking campaign that city departments to coordinate will bring new awareness to this efforts against domestic violence. crisis and start important conver- Service providers with the sations everywhere in Los mayor’s office of gang reduction Angeles and beyond.” now receive training to recognize The campaign, developed in risk factors associated with partnership with the Los Angeles domestic abuse, disseminate pre- Police Department, pairs romantic vention and safety information, tropes with starkly contrasting and respond to domestic violence messages about control and vio- incidents. 8 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Development could take French Market’s place in WeHo

The days may be limited for the building that was once home to the French Market in West Hollywood. Owners and developers Faring Capital submitted plans to demolish and rebuild the site at 7985 and 7965 Santa Monica Blvd., and city staff members are working to com- plete the environmental impact photo by Gregory Cornfield report (EIR) to address potential impacts. The Coalition to Preserve L.A. purchased advertising around Los The owners propose to build a Angeles throughout the past year. 79,000-square-foot commercial building that would consist of office, retail and restaurant space, a Council skips chance to approve subterranean nightclub and three levels of subterranean parking for 250 spaces. The public is invited to Neighborhood Integrity Initiative photo by Patricia Sanchez comment on the potential environ- The Los Angeles City Council last week unanimously voted to mental impacts. would also include 15,825 square tied to the history in the communi- place the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative (NII) on the March 2017 The French Market at 7985 Santa feet of landscaping, terrace and a ty. ballot, instead of the council approving it as proposed. Monica Blvd. is a two-story, 18,750 green roof. West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Noting that community activists worked hard to gather almost square foot building. The 7965 lot The French Market Place was Meister said she has not formed an 104,000 signatures, City Council President Herb Wesson said that contains a one-story, 5,325 square founded in 1974, housing a name- opinion on the project as it is still in the “fairest way to deal with this is ask the voters what they think,” foot nightclub. The project involves sake restaurant, small businesses its early stages, and developments according to a release from the coalition. demolishing the two-story French and nonprofits since it opened. The often change from the time they Campaign director Jill Stewart said the NII allows 95 percent of all Market building and removal of the building shut its doors last summer. start the EIR process to when it gets development to continue while the “greediest 5 percent of developers adjacent parking lot to construct the The French Market hosted many to city council. are put on a timeout” – referring to the two-year moratorium on pro- new commercial building. The LGBTQ clubs, political events and To be notified when the EIR is jects that do not comply with the city’s zoning rules or General Plan. existing one-story nightclub build- social gatherings, and many resi- posted online, email “How are they going to improve the roads, get the water we need ing would remain. The project dents see it as an iconic landmark [email protected]. and fix the infrastructure to accommodate the city council’s desired huge projects?” she asked. “Our ballot measure forces them to answer this crucial question and follow our zoning rules, instead of ignoring them as they have in recent years. It will also force them to address the growing luxury housing glut of 15 percent vacancies – three times what is healthy – that has left L.A. with ghost condos and empty penthouses while rents skyrocket and homelessness spikes.” In response to the initiative, a group of opponents – the Coalition to Protect L.A. Neighborhoods and Jobs – warned that the measure would make homelessness and housing worse. “This poorly written ordinance goes way too far,” said Gary Toebben, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. “Damaging our city’s economy means moving hundreds of thousands of Angelenos one step closer to homelessness. Please stand with working men and women, homeless veterans and families and join us in defeating this overreaching initiative at the ballot.” Rusty Hicks, executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, said NII is “an anti-worker housing ban.” “It would hobble our construction industry,” he said. “It would make it impossible for people in Los Angeles to find the jobs and housing they need to stay here. And it would make our homelessness crisis worse. Bottom line, the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative is bad for workers, bad for businesses and bad for Los Angeles.” For information on NII, visit 2preserveLA.org. For information on the effort to stop it, visit goestoofar.com.

photo by Gregory Cornfield Rolling lane closures start Oct. 10 on Santa Monica Boulevard In preparation for the North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction project, the construction contractor will perform additional exploratory work to verify and locate existing utilities under the roadway. Starting on Monday, Oct. 10, and continuing for approximately one month. Lane closures will be limited to one lane in one direction at a time. Work will occur Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and some weekends from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The project is scheduled to break ground in early 2017. The project will completely rebuild the roadway between Doheny Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. The project design includes green street drainage, new decorative street lights, drought tolerant landscaping and widening a portion of the roadway on the south side between Canon Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 October 6, 2016 Crossing guard honored for Bloom’sGov. Jerry Brown watershedhas signed AB transports protection water to reservoirs. The billconservation, becomes Bloom added. law 2480, a bill authored by condition of the watersheds has a AB 2480 establishes that source preventing kidnapping Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- direct impact on the state’s water watersheds are an essential and inte- Santa Monica) that will unlock supply and economy, from drinking gral part of California’s water infra- funding for watershed restoration water availability and quality to structure and are eligible for gov- and infrastructure projects. agricultural activity, Bloom said. ernment funding. The statutory California’s watersheds are an California’s watersheds are dete- change will increase the amount of integral part of the state’s water sys- riorating, in part due to climate financing that watershed projects tems and include the natural infra- change and the drought. They are in can tap into and will also unlock structure that collects, treats and need of better management and access to federal financing.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, recently honored crossing guard Adrian Young, who is assigned to Alexandria Avenue Elementary School in East Hollywood, for pro- LOCATIONS: Citywide, West Hollywood, California. tecting a student from being kidnapped. Detectives from the LAPD’s Rampart Division later arrested 50- REQUEST: Zone text amendment to prohibit corporate rentals of housing units. year-old Maria Ramirez, who has been charged with kidnapping. At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Aug. 16, the 8-year-old victim was leaving the school near Alexandria Avenue and Oakwood Avenue PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. when Ramirez grabbed her hand and allegedly said, “Come on, come on.” Young saw what occurred and approached the victim and Ramirez. She grabbed the student’s arm and was able to free her from APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood the suspect. Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division patrol officers TIME/PLACE Thursday, October 20, 2016 responded and took a report. Detectives presented the case to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, which filed felony kidnapping OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. charges. Ramirez was arrested on Sept. 21 and is being held on West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers $100,000 bail. 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard Anyone with further information about the case is asked to call Rampart Division detective Dave Ojeda at (213)484-3610. West Hollywood, CA 90069

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ENVIRONMENTAL Feds fund seismic projects STATUS: Categorically exempt per the provisions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section §15061 (Review for atPresident West Barack L.A. Obama VA on earthquakefacility within the next 30 years, Exemption) Sept. 29 signed legislation to fund according to Feinstein. California’s the Department of Veterans Affairs risk of being struck by a magnitude through the next fiscal year. The bill 8.0 or greater earthquake has included an amendment by Sen. increased by nearly 50 percent The staff report will be available on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at City Hall, Feinstein (D-Calif.) that will enable since the agency completed its last 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, seismic-safety upgrades to proceed estimate in 2008. and on-line at www.weho.org at VA facilities in California, In Los Angeles, the bill will allo- including in West Los Angeles. cate $35 million to continue seismic Feinstein previously secured renovations to existing buildings, IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those funding for the seismic projects in and for renovations to homeless issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, last year’s spending bill. However, housing at the West Los Angeles the department was unable to spend VA facility. or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning the money due to a technical Earlier this month, Feinstein sent Commission, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the requirement that all major VA pro- a letter urging VA Secretary Robert Public Hearing. jects must also be approved by A. McDonald to request additional Veterans’ Affairs committees. funds for California VA seismic- The U.S. Geological Survey esti- safety projects in next year’s federal To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening mates there is a greater than 99 per- budget. For information and to read Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special cent chance that California will be the letter, visit www.feinstein.sen- assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), hit by a 6.7 magnitude or greater ate.gov. you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the Lieu calls for restrictions on food hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided containersCongressman Ted W. made Lieu (D- withcancer and BPA may be linked to repro- upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Los Angeles County) recently ductive development effects, Lieu meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO joined Congresswomen Grace said. (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net Meng (D-NY) and Lois Capps (D- Last year, Lieu received a letter CA) to introduce the Ban from students at Mira Costa High Poisonous Additives Act of 2016. School in Manhattan Beach asking ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to The legislation would ban the him to take action on BPA. The express their opinion in this matter. use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in food legislation is inspired by the stu- containers and require a warning dents calling for change. label on any food container con- California banned the use of For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner, in the taining BPA during the phase out. BPA in food containers designed Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: The legislation would also prohibit for infants and toddlers in 2011 and [email protected] replacing BPA with another car- declared BPA to be a reproductive cinogenic, toxic or endocrine dis- health hazard in 2013. The federal rupting chemical such as government joined California and Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Bisphenol-F (BPF) or Bisphenol-S phased out BPA, but allowed man- (BPS). ufacturers to replace BPA with sim- Scientific studies show that BPA, ilar materials such as BPS. It is Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- a chemical used in polycarbonate estimated that 75 percent of cans in ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. plastic for more than 50 years, can the United States are lined with disrupt estrogen production, cause BPA, according to Lieu. 10 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LawThe Los raises Angeles LGBT awareness Center nificant and about groundbreaking HIV role preventionPEP involves taking drugs anti-HIV Bill banning travel to states with is applauding Gov. Jerry Brown in helping to fight HIV in the state medications as soon as possible for signing legislation to boost that ranks second in the nation in after potential exposure to reduce anti-LGBT laws signed into law awareness of pre-exposure pro- cumulative AIDS cases,” said Los the risk of becoming HIV posi- Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 29 rights and preventing discrimina- phylaxis (PrEP) and post-expo- Angeles LGBT Center medical tive. According to a 2015 survey signed AB 1887, which bans non- tion,” Low said. “I’m very pleased sure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent director Dr. Robert Bolan. “Those of gay and bisexual men by the essential, state-funded travel by that Governor Brown joined me to HIV infection. most at risk of HIV infection California HIV/AIDS Research California state employees to North stand up and say we will fight back Brown signed the legislation on deserve to know about all the Program, only one-in-10 respon- Carolina, Mississippi and other against the discriminatory policies Sept. 23. The bill that led to the options to stay negative, including dents had used PrEP and nearly 85 states that enacted discriminatory passed in states like North Carolina law – AB 2640 – was introduced PrEP and PEP. By signing AB percent had never talked to their laws after June 2015. and Mississippi. California has said by Assemblyman Mike A. Gipson 2640, Governor Brown is helping doctor about PrEP. The bill was authored by clearly, our taxpayer dollars will not (D-Carson) and co-sponsored by promote options that have the The West Hollywood City Assemblyman Evan Low (D- help fund bigotry and hatred. If the Los Angeles LGBT Center potential to change the course of Council recently voted to require Silicon Valley) and sponsored by other states try and pass similar and APLA Health. the epidemic in California and that the city’s contracted providers Equality California and the National laws, we will work to stop them.” The law will ensure high-risk significantly reduce the HIV for HIV testing provide informa- Center for Lesbian Rights. It is sim- More than 200 anti-LGBT bills HIV-negative individuals receive infection rate.” tion about PrEP during pre- and ilar to executive orders and local are making their way through state information about methods that HIV-negative individuals take post-test counseling. Until SB ordinances already in place in New legislatures, Low said. reduce the risk of contracting HIV, PrEP and PEP to reduce their risk 2640 was signed into law, there York, Baltimore and San Francisco, “California has become the first including PrEP and PEP, during of becoming infected. PrEP has was no statewide requirement to but applies to states that enact new state in the country to pass a law HIV post-test counseling. been shown to be up to 99 percent provide information about HIV anti-LGBT laws in the future. through its legislature banning travel “With the stroke of his pen, effective at preventing HIV trans- prevention methods, including “The Golden State has always to states with laws that discriminate Governor Brown has played a sig- mission. PrEP and PEP. been a leader in protecting civil against LGBT people,” said Rick Zbur, executive director of Equality California. “This new law will put the force of the world’s sixth largest economy behind a strong message Letters to the Editor that bigotry against LGBT people is would make counterfactual state- animosity and detracts from the leaders.) costly. It provides a strong disincen- All hail Vinny! ments in regard to this plan and benefits available by cooperative My question is, what would tive to states that may be considering offer solutions that would have no efforts with the State of Israel. happen if the Arab Palestinians adopting anti-LGBT laws similar to RE “Batter up for Vin Scully’s North Carolina’s HB 2.” final series,” Sept. 22 issue impact on reducing collisions or As fellow human beings, we used those funds to build a better lowering speeds. recognize and sympathize with economy and reduce unemploy- Bravo on a beautifully written What is amazing is that even the plight of the Arab Palestinians. ment, and if they partnered with tribute to a legend. It so impressed after a serious collision joining the Their economy is in shambles, the State of Israel for me, I read it to my dad at his hos- hundreds of similar incidents on most living in poverty with limit- the benefit of its people? To pital bed, barely conscious enough Sixth [Street], [Miracle Mile ed educational opportunities. answer my own question, the to hear. My dad, who like the Residential Association vice presi- Unemployment continues to esca- BDS Movement would have to Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to dent] Ken Hixon is still unable to late. Refugee camps should not be seek other reasons for its anti- L.A., was a lifelong Dodger fan grasp the importance of making a permanent home. Israel/anti-Semitic leanings. It and passed that love on to me. I’m real changes to the corridor. There Billions of dollars are poured might even have to go out of sure many Angelenos will say – is no evidence that changes to into the hands of the Arab “business.” only slightly hyperbolically – that Sixth would create problems in Palestinian leaders. Instead of Furthermore, the leaders of both life without him will be unlivable. surrounding areas, as historically using the funds to build a sound factions would then be more road diets have not impacted over- economy and vibrant community inclined to seek and establish a Joel Elkins all [traffic volume]. for the benefit of its people, the viable two-state solution to West Hollywood We have seen no comprehensive money is largely spent on rockets resolve the ongoing Israeli- alternative plan that would address and missiles and building tunnels Palestinian Conflict. [I am] a long time L.A. crime the safety concerns on Sixth, and to further terrorize people living in reporter. I was born in Los Angeles yet we have been fighting for this Israel. (We overlook the monies George Epstein in Chinatown in 1954. I say that change for almost five years, going into the pockets of corrupt Detroit Street because I wanted to let you know which should be plenty of time for that I just read your article in the people to bring those ideas to the paper on Vin Scully and I thought table. If detractors want something it was magnificent. Thank you different, show them to us and very much. back them up with data, otherwise get out of our way. Michael Krikorian This stretch of Sixth isn’t just a Los Angeles dangerous street, it is one of the most dangerous streets in the whole city. To prevent changes that are in line with best practices Safety is the as outlined by experts in traffic number one safety design is baffling. The more feet dragging we priority allow, the more people will be hurt RE “Sixth Street ‘road diet’ may and killed. The people are looking have to wait,” Sept. 29 issue for leadership, vision and an end to the carnage in our neighborhoods. Traffic enforcement is a Band- Will we finally get what we need? Aid and furthermore, local govern- ments cannot set speed limits to Paul Motschall levels that are safe for pedestrians Mid City West if the roadway’s average speed is Community Council higher than what would be consid- ered safe. The only way to lower the aver- Compromise may age speed is to redesign the street so that drivers do not feel like it is spell the end for safe to drive faster. Road diets are BDS Movement an effective tool in achieving that. The state of California has made RE “New law counters Israel enforcement almost impossible as boycotts,” Sept. 29 issue a way to combat the traffic battle zones our neighborhoods have It is well that California has become. taken steps to counter the growing The Miracle Mile Residential popularity of the Boycott, Association is ignoring the recom- Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) mendations of the LADOT at the Movement. peril of the residents. I find it a bit With all its rhetoric, BDS solves shocking that the association no problem. It only creates more

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involved in phantom accounts, it tion attorneys and support staff to Krekorian, Koretz call for Wells Fargo investigation makes sense to investigate whether forward the good work of the city the sales staff in the commercial attorney’s office. In addition to Councilman Paul Krekorian, 2nd also making sure the city doesn’t which is the city of Los Angeles. banking division of Wells Fargo bank fraud protection, Krekorian District, introduced two motions pay unnecessary bank fees from “Given the nature and egregious- was similarly pressured to add would like to see the unit focus on aimed at curbing consumer fraud, bad actors.” ness of the offenses involved, the products to customers, including protecting renters, seniors and the like that committed by Wells Fargo, Krekorian said the Wells Fargo disregard for the law among Wells the city’s bank accounts,” it reads. disabled, preventing wage theft in in Los Angeles. scandal shows the need to expand Fargo staff and the potentially sig- Krekorian’s second motion minority communities and enforc- The first motion, co-presented the critical consumer protection nificant impact of the banking fees would add eight consumer protec- ing the Talent Scam Prevention Act. with Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th work that the city attorney’s office District, instructs the city to investi- is doing. gate whether or not Wells Fargo “They successfully uncovered defrauded the city. The second Wells Fargo’s fraud and made them motion will add more attorneys to pay for their misdeeds, but the city the city’s consumer protection unit attorney’s office needs more staff to investigate bank fraud and other and resources to continue this work similar violations of public trust. on behalf of the residents of this “The breadth of Wells Fargo’s city,” Krekorian said. fraud is staggering and we need to Koretz said he is motivated to know exactly how it has impacted join Krekorian in holding Wells our city,” said Krekorian, chair of Fargo’s feet to the fire. Their motion the budget and finance committee. points to the fact that the bank “We are taking action to determine employs a significant staff and sales whether Wells Fargo created fake force dedicated to commercial and accounts in the name of the city and institutional customers, one of Brown signs bill to secure funding for energy efficiency

Gov. Jerry Brown last week signed AB 1330, a bill authored by Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D – West Hollywood) that aims to create a mechanism to secure additional funding, potentially up to $1 billion, to meet California’s goals of doubling energy efficiency by 2030. “Funding for energy efficiency programs and activities has remained unchanged for over a decade,” Bloom said. California’s Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 (SB 350) set two new energy efficiency goals: a renewable portfolio standard of 50 percent by 2030 and a target of doubling the energy efficiency savings in electricity and natural gas end uses by 2030. The act however, did not create a mechanism for securing the funds necessary to meet those goals. As of 2015, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reported that energy efficiency programs and activities were funded at $900 million per year, a number that has not increased in more than ten years, despite the growth of California’s population by millions of residents. AB 1330 gives the CPUC the ability to increase the public purpose charges built into consumer distribution rates to increase funding for energy efficiency programs and activities. The bill requires the CPUC to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover the costs of meeting these goals, ensures that any increase in rates would only occur if the CPUC determines that additional funding is necessary and caps funding increases. AB 1330 is supported by the California Energy Efficiency Industry Council, Advanced Energy Economy, the California Building Industry Association and the California Business Properties Association. Bloom represents California’s 50th Assembly District, which comprises the communities of Beverly Hills, Hollywood, West Hollywood and West Los Angeles. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 October 6, 2016

‘The Chase’ comes to West Hollywood A median on Santa Monica “Coyote, Running” banks a fierce much of Hacer’s work, life is the Boulevard just east of Doheny turn to gain on “Rabbit, Running,” equalizer, an antagonist who rivals Drive just got a little wilder with the who faces the eyes of its hunter. both characters without discretion. latest installment of “Art on the The two highly polished steel Hacer was first introduced to the Outside” by WeHo Arts. “The crate pieces amidst their path reflect art of origami when he was seven Chase,” by Los Angeles-based the real world around them, intensi- years old, and a volunteer in one of artist Hacer, is made up of origami- fying the pursuit. the foster homes in which he inspired steel sculptures – two coy- Hacer’s intent is for the outcome resided read “Sadako and the otes, two rabbits, two crates – dra- of the series to conclude open- Thousand Paper Cranes” to matizing the primal quest for sur- ended, without a clear him. “Born to teenage, Mexican- vival. victor. Whether one relates to the American gang members, I was “The Chase” is presented by the coyote or to the rabbit, “The abandoned at three months old and city of West Hollywood’s public art Chase” is meant to be viewed placed in a series of foster homes,” program, which places works of art through a lens of commonality Hacer said. “I was lost in a lifestyle throughout West Hollywood in its rather than difference, as each ani- of violence and drug abuse, which I parks and on its medians. mal fights to survive in the face of escaped by creating a playful world The quartet of powder-coated limited natural resources. As in that evolved from origami cranes.” photo by Jon Viscott pieces for “The Chase” is arranged in two pairs, representing subse- quent moments in the imaginary drama that unfolds. Going east down Santa Monica Boulevard, “The Chase” begins with “Coyote, Stalking” poised for attack and looking east at its potential prey, “Rabbit Sitting” – the latter unaware of the danger as it scouts for food. The next two sculptures continue the psychological narrative as

Adult education department receives technical training grant

The Division of Adult and Career Education (ACE) will implement a career and technical education program at Los Angeles Technology Center, thanks to a grant announced by the U.S. Department of Labor. The YouthBuild grant was awarded last week to the Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services, a nonsectarian program operated by Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. Over the next two years, the organization will provide $400,000 for training and pre-apprenticeship programs in skilled construction trades. “We are proud to partner with the AYE to deliver this opportunity in a way that is a win-win for stu- dents and the community,” said Joseph Stark, executive director of ACE. The technology center will pro- vide up to 70 students with com- prehensive assessment, career counselling and planning, soft skills training, basic skills, high school diploma program, construc- tion training, leadership skills training and supportive services. The grant seeks to help at-risk youth achieve success in the work- force by placing them in employ- ment, apprenticeship programs or college subsequent while helping build or improve low-cost hous- ing. “AYE is a proud partner with LAUSD, Habitat for Humanity and Pico Union Housing Development in securing the Department of Labor YouthBuild grant,” said Robert L. Gutierrez, who directs the Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services program. The Adult and Career Education department serves more than 70,000 students annually, provid- ing educational opportunities for adults to improve basic skills, obtain a high school diploma or equivalent, and receive career and technical education training. 14 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 October 6, 2016

LAThe boardPhil of directors Association of the Gotham Group, elects a management new leadership Los Angeles Philharmonic and production company she Association has elected Jay founded in 1994; Ketterer is the Rasulo to succeed Diane B. Paul chief executive officer of as board chair. Causeway Capital Management “It is an honor to be elected LLC, an investment management Historic Hollywood Palladium chair of the board of this outstand- firm based in Los Angeles; and ing organization,” said Rasulo. Rising is president and COO of “Between its two world-class Rising Realty Partners (RRP), a venues, unparalleled orchestra and real estate firm specializing in undergoing changes extensive education programs, the commercial and industrial proper- Los Angeles Philharmonic ties. Association continues to lead the “The Los Angeles Philharmonic way as a premier arts institution Association is thrilled to welcome not only in Southern California, Jay Rasulo as the new chair of the but across the world.” board,” said Deborah Borda, pres- Rasulo has served on the LA ident and CEO of the Los Angeles Phil’s board of directors since Philharmonic. “Having served on 2006, including as chair of the the board for the past 10 years, Jay marketing committee and vice gets what the LA Phil is all about. chair of the executive committee He has been leading the charge in Jay Rasulo for the Hollywood Bowl. Rasulo our quest for innovation and is currently an investor and advi- excellence as the head of the invaluable as we approach our sor in tech startups. He previously board’s dynamic marketing com- centennial.” was the chief financial officer and mittee since 2009, and his incredi- For information, visit senior executive vice president at ble depth of knowledge will prove www.laphil.org. Walt Disney Company, as well as the president of the parks and resorts division. Rasulo also serves on the board of governors by Myles Mellor A photograph in the July 6, 2006 issue of the Park Labrea News and for the Boys and Girls Club of Crossword Puzzle Beverly Press showed the Hollywood Palladium, which at the time America and is a founding board was being put on the market for sale. The accompanying article stated member of HeritX, a non-profit that developers were looking at the property with plans to build a pro- cancer research organization. ject on the parking lots surrounding the Palladium. The photograph Additionally, Gregory Adams, shows the 1940 venue’s facade before it underwent comprehensive Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Sarah renovations in 2008. On Sept. 28, the Los Angeles City Council des- Ketterer and Christopher Rising ignated the Hollywood Palladium as a cultural-historic monument. have been elected to the Los For information, see page 3. Angeles Philharmonic Association’s board. Adams is executive vice president and group president of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan, Inc.; Goldsmith-Vein is the CEO of the LAUNCHLaunch LA presents LA an exhibit presents of from action new painting. exhibit new work by Ana Rodriguez and “Both artists are informed by Nano Rubio running from their middle class upbringing as Saturday, Oct. 8 through Saturday, well as their willingness to use a Nov. 5. new language of rich, complex KUSC appoints Rodriguez’s “Abominable Gift abstraction to continue to tell their Baskets” combines untitled paint- stories through a dedicated art ings with vivid colors and compo- practice and teaching careers in Van Driel to sition. The artist’s work evokes the their home towns,” said James nostalgia of hometown America Panozzo, executive director of oversee content juxtaposed with the toxic land- Launch LA. The USC Radio Group, which scape of the chemical industry. Launch LA is located at 170 S. operates Classical KUSC in Los Rubio’s new exhibit “Hard and LA Brea Ave. For information, call Angeles, has hired John Van Driel Fast” is a visual reference to hard (323)899-1363, or visit as chief content officer. edge painting, a medium derived www.launchla.org. Van Driel will be responsible for programming on air, online and Across 6 Little toymaker social media, and will coordinate 1 Hardly macho men 7 W.W. II heroes, for short 6 Cease being dormant 8 Commando weapon the segments with each other. 11 100 lbs. 9 Hostilities ender Van Driel is currently vice presi- 14 Fuss 10 Stereo knob dent of programming and opera- 15 Early Hollywood agent Swifty 11 Carpenter Benefactors come together tions for Classical 96.3 in Toronto, 16 Furrow maker 12 Do some courting Canada – one of the most listened 17 Type of e-mail message 13 Most spotted card to classical stations in North 19 Charge carrier 18 Newspaper column to support Aviva America. Unlike KUSC and its sis- 20 Animal nose 22 Soap sites 21 Chef’s measure 23 Don’t just sit there ter station KDFC in San Francisco, 23 Basilica recess 24 ___ Beta Kappa Classical 96.3 is a commercial for- 26 Tropical spot, perhaps 25 ___ Clemente profit station. 30 Greek pennies, once 27 Cocktail contents Van Driel also has a long career 33 Direct the board, in a way 28 Field as an on-air host with a highly rated 36 Sounding like a toy piano 29 Kind of penguin evening radio program. Bill Lueth, 37 Captivated 31 TV network vice president of USC Radio, noted 38 Words before date and record 32 General, to a Turk 39 Black tropical bird 34 Carpet, Scandinavian that Van Driel has experience pro- 41 Pitcher part 35 L.A.X arr. letters ducing hundreds of concert broad- 43 Darwin’s interest 40 Opposite of paleo- casts, conducting interviews and 47 Islamic nobility title 42 Perform for Def Jam records working closely with artists. 49 Bedroom clock 43 Personals, e.g. “[HE] will help us plan more 54 Office equipment 44 Spheroid specials and features to encourage 57 Reveler with horns 45 Artsy one audience growth, and continue to 58 Like the Sahara 46 Hebrides isle 59 Crime fighter Eliot 48 Winter lake phenomenon keep our programming fresh,” said 60 Top dog 50 Crescent-shaped figure Lueth, adding that Van Driel will 62 Overwhelming emotion 51 Bolted down likely serve as a weekend host and 64 Opponent 52 Matter for a judge will be tasked with developing new 66 Little machines 53 Lady photo by Javier Mendez podcasts and audio streams. 73 Partake of 55 Plots Designer and restaurateur Barbara Lazaroff hosted a luncheon ben- “John is passionate about classi- 74 Clay throwers 56 Lunch or dinner efit on Sept. 28 at Spago for Aviva Family and Children’s Services, a cal music – his dad was a piano and 75 Peacock walk 61 Be bold 76 Survive, just 63 Big stinger Hollywood-based nonprofit serving at-risk children and organ tuner – and he was a history 77 Make the transition 64 Retainer families. Attendees included members of Aviva’s Platinum major in college who loves books,” 78 Rocker Tom 65 Durable wood Associates, a group of benefactors dedicated to making a difference in Lueth said. “He is a great listener 67 Hang back the lives of at-risk youth. Robin Broidy (left) joined Lazaroff, Cheryl and highly values teamwork. He is Down 68 PC “brain” Saban and Eva Aaronson at the benefit. Since its inception in 2001, the beloved by those who work with 1 British rock group 69 Apply Platinum Associates has raised more than $1 million to support him at the station and in the arts 2 Marker letters 70 Uneaten morsel Aviva’s Wallis Annenberg Residential Treatment Program. For infor- community.” 3 Pithy remark 71 Fixed mode 4 Call the show 72 Slum mation, visit www.avivacenter.org. For information, visit 5 Out of harm’s way www.kusc.org. See Answers page 30 16 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Dining at the historic My husband ordered the duck this iconic spot on the Sunset Strip. confit special with risotto and a Brunch is served on weekends from blueberry gastric, while I enjoyed a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can build Guild on Sunset plate of buttermilk fried chicken. It their own customized four, six or arrived with kohlrabi fennel slaw, eight item cheese and charcuterie Restauranteur Diego Leporini looking over the front dining patio cornbread, and dots of honey mus- board. Hearty brunch fare includes recently opened The Guild in the offering views of the lively and col- tard. The chicken was crispy on the chilaquiles with pork belly, chicken former Constance Bennett orful Sunset Strip. outside, and extremely moist and and waffles, lobster Benedict and Building. It was the previous home We ordered a variety of small By Jill Weinlein tender inside. The slaw offered a steak with eggs. Sweet treats to Al Bacio, which closed in 2015. plates that were presented on black crunchy and cooling profile on the include Hawaiian bread French Back in the 1930s, it was the slate with velvet backing to prevent palate and the cast iron cornbread toast. For an additional $16, guests Screen Actors Guild headquarters. scratching on the rustic wood offers an essence of bacon with a may enjoy bottomless mimosas to To honor its celebrity cachet, tables. Other dishes are served on national and domestic wines. In jalapeño honey butter. pair with their fare. Leporine thought naming his wood planks about one inch thick. addition to owning The Guild, We saved room for three fresh Dinner service is on Monday newest restaurant “The Guild” was Large plates include the “Game of Leporini is also the Director of out-of-the-oven dark chocolate through Thursday from 5 to 11 fitting. Thrones” rack of lamb (served Specialty Cellars, a wine import cookies sprinkled with a touch of p.m., Friday and Saturday dinner The walls are painted in a sooth- either as a full rack for two, or a and export company. He represents sea salt and served with a bowl of service is from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. ing blue tone with distressed high half rack for one) and half of a wineries from Argentina, Canada, milk sorbet and mixed berries. It Sunday the restaurant is open until wainscoting and concrete floors. roasted pig’s head served with pick- Chile, France, Germany, Italy, New was heavenly. 10 a.m. 8741 W. Sunset Blvd. $$ Casual Edison bulb lights hang led veggies and a green salad. Zealand, Portugal, Spain and the I thoroughly enjoyed dining at (424)279-9601. from a beautiful copper ceiling with Next to the restaurant is The US. He discovers exceptional qual- an elegant design. Guild Wine and Cheese shop. It’s ity and value artisan wines that The dining room seats 60 com- an ideal party venue with a bou- include small, hard-to-find bou- fortably. We sat at a table for two tique wine store with racks of inter- tique producers. His list includes a blend of Garnacha Blanca, Albariño, and Moscatel de Alejandría from Catalonia, Spain, as well as a selection of great wines from Napa, California. A generous selection of charcu- terie and specialty cheeses like Spanish manchego, French Roquefort, camembert and cambo- zola are available at the shop. HEADQUARTERS! Meats include Italian mortadella, Spanish speck and Pamplona chori- We’ve got the SCARIEST masks, costumes zo. Back at the restaurant, my hus- and decorations for the ultimate band and I started with the salmon tartare jar layered with chopped red beets, dill creme fraiche, pickled HALLOWEEN PARTY! cornishons and little pearl onions. It was served with slices of crusty Spiders and Skeletons, Cauldrons, Ghosts, Witches! baguette. Other jars include hum- mus with pita bread; pates that plates, cups, tabelcloths, door decorations, balloons... range from pork rillette with jam and toast, to a mousse made with Enormous Selection! foie gras, chicken liver, and fig jam. I really enjoyed the flavors of the 50% OFF earthy wild mushroom toast that ALL COSTUMES includes oyster, crimini and shi- itake sautéed in butter, garlic, herbs in the halloween costume books and white wine. The best salad here is enhanced with black mission figs that are photo by Jill Weinlein halved and served with arugula, a little prosciutto and small spheres A delicious salad of mission figs, arugula, radishes, prosciutto and of whipped ricotta, before drizzled whipped ricotta is beautifully presented on black slate. with aged balsamic. 5969 Melrose Ave. • (323)467-7124 (corner of Wilcox) Oct. 12. 616 Santa Monica Blvd., hoose from six starters, three Santa Monica. 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Sept. 27 of W. Sunset. N. Hayworth at 10:30 a.m. At 2:43 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect OLICE LOTTER committed a petty theft in the 1100 petty theft in the 3800 block of committed a petty theft near the P B block of Fuller. Wilshire at 3:45 a.m. corner of Las Palmas and De Longpre. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the victim in the 7600 block of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect assaulted a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Monica at 7:55 a.m. 700 block of N. June. victim in the 4600 block of W. Sept. 19 and Oct. 1. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Olympic at 2:10 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect assaulted a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Sept. 28 victim in the 6400 block of Orange At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 4:50 a.m., an unknown suspect at 8 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the cor- the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. robbed a victim near the corner of ner of Lexington and McCadden. Ramage and Santa Monica. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1700 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown male suspect com- block of Wilcox. vehicle parked near the corner of Beverly Hills mitted a burglary in the 1800 block An unknown suspect assaulted a Martel and Melrose at 8:22 p.m. of Loma Vista. The loss was esti- victim in the 1100 block of La Police Department An unknown suspect committed a mated at $490. Cienega at 9:48 a.m. burglary in the 4300 block of At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 19 Wilshire at 10 a.m. robbed a victim near the corner of An identity theft was reported in At 5:02 p.m., an unknown suspect Sixth and Manhattan Place. An unknown male suspect commit- the 9100 block of Charleville. committed a petty theft in the 8700 block of Sunset. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect ted a burglary in the 300 block of S. committed a petty theft in the 8600 An unknown suspect burglarized a Linden. The loss was estimated at Sept. 23 block of Burton Way. vehicle parked near the corner of $500. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8700 block of Melrose and Fuller at 10 p.m. An unknown male suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Four unknown suspects, three Santa Monica at 8 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner cle parked near the corner of Vista Sept. 30 male and one female, committed a of Doheny and Santa Monica. The and Melrose at 3:45 p.m. grand theft in the 300 block of N. suspect was approximately 33 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Canon. The suspects were approx- years old, 6-feet-2-inches tall and committed a burglary in the 800 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 600 imately 24 to 27 years old and 150 200 pounds. block of Westmount. robbed a victim in the 300 block of block of Manhattan Place. to 160 pounds. Hauser. A burglary was reported in the 300 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a A grand theft was reported in the block of S. Doheny. The loss was cle parked in the 7400 block of An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6400 block of 300 block of N. Canon. The loss estimated at $12,852. Santa Monica at 9:13 p.m. petty theft in the 500 block of S. Hollywood at 3:40 p.m. was estimated at $1,004. Orlando at 4:30 p.m. An identity theft was reported in At 10:24 p.m., an unknown sus- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect the 3800 block of E. Knollwood. pect assaulted a victim in the 8500 Sept. 20 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 The suspect was approximately block of Melrose. stole a vehicle parked in the 400 block of W. Sunset. An unknown suspect assaulted a 22 years old, 6-feet tall and 210 block of N. McCadden Place. pounds. victim in the 400 block of Rexford. Sept. 29 An unknown suspect committed a No further information was provid- An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1600 block of El A grand theft was reported in the At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect ed. burglary in the 1500 block of Vine Centro at 5:40 p.m. 9800 block of Wilshire. The loss burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 8:30 p.m. was estimated at $10,010. 1200 block of N. Larrabee. An unknown male suspect robbed At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect a victim on North La Cienega. The An unknown suspect assaulted a Sept. 27 burglarized a vehicle parked in the suspect was approximately 29 Sept. 24 7200 block of Hillside. years old, 5-feet-11-inches tall and victim near the corner of Harper and Santa Monica at 4:25 p.m. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect 180 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft near the An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 200 block of El corner of Hollywood and victim in the 6100 block of De A grand theft was reported in the Camino Drive. The loss was esti- Sept. 30 Sycamore. Longpre at 6:30 p.m. 200 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The mated at $320. male suspect was approximately At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a At 10:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 5-feet-9-inches tall and 160 A grand theft was reported in the pect committed a petty theft in the burglary in the 900 block of N. La assaulted a victim in the 6000 pounds. The loss was estimated at 9700 block of Wilshire. The male 1000 block of Edinburgh. Brea at 4:05 a.m. block of Barton. $12,200. suspect was approximately 54 years old, 6-feet-4-inches tall and An unknown suspect committed a At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a 220 pounds. The loss was esti- burglary in the 1000 block of Vista committed a burglary in the 400 tim near the corner of Western and burglary in the 8300 block of mated at $1,195. at 3:20 a.m. block of N. Crescent Heights. Lexington at 11:20 p.m. Wilshire. The loss was estimated at $355. At 4:47 a.m., an unknown suspect Sept. 25 An unknown suspect committed a Oct. 1 committed a grand theft in the petty theft in the 100 block of The A burglary was reported in the 100 8900 block of Alden. Two unknown suspects, one male Grove at 1:30 p.m. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Elm. No further informa- and the other female, committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the tion was provided. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 block of N. At 2:55 p.m., an unknown suspect 6000 block of W. Sunset. Roxbury. The loss was estimated petty theft in the 9100 block of committed a petty theft in the 8400 An identity theft was reported in Sunset at 9 a.m. at approximately $40. The male block of Beverly. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 300 block of S. Palm Drive. suspect was approximately 5-feet- At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 7000 block of Franklin at 8-inches tall and 190 pounds. The An unknown suspect committed a 2 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a female suspect was approximately stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 burglary in the 200 block of grand theft in the 200 block of block of Flores. 5-feet-6-inches tall and 150 Plymouth at 3 p.m. At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect Spalding. pounds. An unknown suspect stole bicy- burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect 6100 block of W. Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a A grand theft was reported in the cles in the 8600 block of Santa stole a vehicle parked near the grand theft in the 100 block of N. Monica at 11 a.m. 400 block of S. Crescent Drive. corner of Yucca and Whitley. An unknown suspect committed a Robertson. The suspect was The loss was estimated at $1,085. petty theft in the 6600 block of W. approximately 5-feet-7-inches tall At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 2:25 a.m. and 150 pounds. The loss was burglarized a vehicle parked in the Sept. 28 estimated at $2,800. 1400 block of N. Laurel. West Hollywood At 4:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 5400 block of robbed a victim near the corner of Sept. 21 petty theft in the 8200 block of Wilshire. Whitley and Hollywood. Sept. 26 Sunset at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized a victim in the 9800 block of Wilshire. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Wilshire and vehicle parked near the corner of The suspect was approximately 5- pect burglarized a vehicle parked Hauser at 5:10 a.m. Vine and Gregory at 3:10 a.m. feet-9-inches tall and 160 pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the in the 800 block of N. Ogden. 900 block of N. Hancock. At 5:25 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:15 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect commit- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- assaulted a victim near the corner robbed a victim near the corner of ted a burglary in the 500 block of tim in the 1000 block of Oct. 1 of La Brea and Fountain. Las Palmas and Hollywood. N. Roxbury. No further information Westmount at 2:30 a.m. was provided. At 12:33 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 8800 At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 300 block of S. petty theft in the 6000 block of block of Santa Monica. Two unknown male suspects com- committed a petty theft in the 1000 Western at 4:30 p.m. Sunset at 4 p.m. mitted a burglary in the 400 block block of Westmount. of N. Rodeo Drive. No further infor- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect mation was provided. An unknown suspect committed a Los Angeles Police burglarized a vehicle parked near stole a vehicle parked in the 5000 burglary in the 500 block of Department the corner of First and Lucerne. block of Maplewood. Four unknown male suspects com- Westbourne Drive at 6:30 p.m. mitted a grand theft in the 300 Sept. 26 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect assaulted a block of N. Rodeo Drive. One sus- At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 6400 block of W. victim in the 5800 block of Virginia pect was approximately 6-feet-4- committed a petty theft in the 1000 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Sixth at 8:30 p.m. at 6:20 p.m. inches tall and 180 pounds. No block of Fuller. pect burglarized a vehicle parked description was provided of the in the 800 block of N. Ogden. Sept. 29 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect other suspects. The loss was esti- An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked near mated at $18,285. vehicle parked in the 7700 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of La Brea and Fifth. Hampton at 9 p.m. cle parked near the corner of assaulted a victim near the corner Sept. 22 Sunset and Bronson at 12:01 a.m. of Sunset and Wilcox. 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LAUSD opens expanded enrollment for magnet schools The application period is open tunities to students across the entire popular among parents and students for the Los Angeles Unified School district.” seeking a non-traditional education. District’s (LAUSD) magnet Magnet schools were created in Programs known as STEAM – schools and centers, which will add 1976 when the district complied science, technology, engineering, nearly a dozen new options next fall with court-ordered desegregation. arts and math – are also becoming for specialized education. The LAUSD created a voluntary increasingly popular. Eight of the Applications will be accepted busing program and special acade- 11 new programs next fall are des- online and by mail until 5 p.m. on mic programs that draw students to ignated as STEAM programs, Nov. 10 for enrollment in one of the schools outside their neighbor- while Angeles Mesa Elementary district’s 225 magnet schools, hoods. The district currently pro- School created a variation of the which will have an estimated vides transportation for elementary STEAM theme dubbed DREAMS 87,000 available seats for the 2017- students who live outside a two- – design, research, engineering, 18 school year. mile radius of their school, and sec- arts, math and science. photo courtesy of Los Angeles High School “This year marks the 40th ondary students who live farther “Schools apply to be magnets, The magnet program at Los Angeles High School has capacity for more anniversary of our magnet pro- than five miles away from their and they base their theme on the than 300 students. grams, which offer innovative, magnet campus. demand of their students and fami- high-quality instruction to all stu- Some magnets are self-contained lies,” said Keith Abrahams, execu- we are trying hard to create K-12 and creative thinking. dents,” said LAUSD superinten- while others share a campus with a tive director of Student Integrated pathways so students can pursue There are magnet programs at dent Michelle King. “I encourage traditional school or other magnet Services, which is under the their passion and their dreams.” Los Angeles High School, Fairfax our families to learn more about our programs. Magnet students are cho- LAUSD Division of Instruction. Also opening next fall is the dis- High School and Hollywood High robust magnet programs. We are sen through a lottery system. The “Because the number of STEM and trict’s third Center for Enriched School. proud of the work our schools are academic innovation and success of STEAM-related careers has Studies, a rigorous instructional For information and applications, doing to bring these exciting oppor- magnet schools have made them increased drastically over the years, program that emphasizes critical visit www.echoices.lausd.net.

Federal grants to aid in starting charter schools Gallery exhibit explores dynamics of California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded California $49.9 million in funds to launch charter schools over the Ethiopian clay figures next three years. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Michael Hittleman Gallery-Fine The grants are part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program, which funds the cre- Israeli Art presents an exhibition of Ethiopian clay figures running from ation and expansion of public charter schools throughout the nation. California was one of only eight states Sunday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 30. selected to share $177 million in federal funds. The exhibit benefits the Ethiopian Jewish Arts Workshop in Be’er Sheva, “California’s public school system offers a variety of school options to meet the interests and needs of our Israel. diverse state,” Torlakson said. “Charter schools have proven to be a popular and important option for many “For the gallery’s anniversary, I wanted to focus on an aspect of Israeli families and I’m thrilled the U.S. Department of Education has recognized California as a worthy investment art that was completely new,” said gallery owner Michael Hittleman. of these important charter schools funds.” “These Ethiopian artists intrigued me because they use these sculptures as The California Department of Education (CDE) worked collaboratively with the State Board of Education, an outlet to help them reconcile the past with their future.” the California Charter Schools Association and the Charter Schools Development Center in applying for the The six women who are part of the Ethiopian Jewish Arts Workshop federal grants. The money will fund California’s Public Charter Schools Grant Program grant competition. immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia. Their memories of Ethiopia and the For information, visit www.cde.ca.gov. journey to Israel influence their work. Many of the artists worked with clay in Ethiopia but didn’t learn the artistic style fea- tured in the exhibit until they arrived in Israel. From figures of animals to fami- lies, the artists’ pieces reflect a style of clay figures that originated in the 1970s and were sold to tourists vis- iting Ethiopia. “The hope is to raise enough money for them to continue their work and pass their skills on to interested par- ticipants from the younger genera- tion,” Hittleman said. The gallery will also hold a 40th anniversary celebration on Oct. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. After the exhibit closes at the Michael Hittleman Gallery, it will be on loan to UCLA and be exhibited in the Powell Library from Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 10. Michael Hittleman Gallery is located at 8403 W. Third St. Visit www.MichaelHittlemanGallery.com or call (323)655-5364.

Students explore Holocaust history in LAMOTH internship The Remember Us B’nai Mitzvah Project at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust (LAMOTH) invites students to participate in the B’nai Mitzvah Internship Program, which will enable students to explore Holocaust history. Students will have inter-generational dialogue with Holocaust survivors and continue the Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam, or healing the world. The B’nai Mitzvah Internship Program’s Fall 2016 Orientation will be held at the museum on Sunday, Oct. 9. For information, call Jordanna Gessler, LAMOTH director of education, at (323)651-9910, or email jor- [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 October 6, 2016

photo by Edwin Folven Explore the universe at ‘All Space Considered’ series The Griffith Observatory will hold its monthly series “All Space Considered” on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater. The event will focus on a new Earth-like planet that was discovered, water plumes on Europa, methane-filled canyons on Titan and the October sky report. The Griffith Observatory is located at 2800 E. Observatory Road, in Griffith Park. For information, visit www.grif- fithobservatory.org.

Garcetti endorses L.A. Community

CollegeLos Angeles MayorModernization Eric Garcetti has thrown Plan his support behind Measure CC – a $3.3 billion bond measure to rebuild and expand facili- ties at the nine schools of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Measure CC will require the support of 55 percent or more of the vot- ers within the LACCD district boundaries in the Nov. 8 election. “I recently announced the L.A. College Promise Plan, which calls for one year of free tuition at our community colleges. Now that we will be making our community colleges even more accessible for our students, we need to make sure that we have the facilities and space that is neces- sary to accommodate the demand. That’s why I support Measure CC,” Garcetti said. The Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, LACCD board of trustees president Scott Svonkin, also support the measure. “Our Los Angeles Community College campuses are leaders in work- force training in the region. Measure CC will allow our schools to expand our training facilities so that we can continue to lead the way in educating our future nurses, mechanics, skilled construction trades work- ers, and many others,” Svonkin said. With over 200,000 students attending the campuses of the LACCD each year, Measure CC will provide funding to improve student access to affordable, first class higher education in Los Angeles. If approved, this bond measure will build new facilities at LACCD campuses, includ- ing libraries, athletic facilities, new science labs, job training facilities, childcare centers and more. This new bond measure will allow the LACCD to continue to build upon the success of the previous bond measures so that our community colleges will be able to accommodate even more students, expand job- training efforts and allow an affordable education opportunity for all.

CA Secretary of State reminds votersSecretary of Stateto Alexregister Padilla is encouraging Californians to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the election. The last day to register to vote in the November 8 General Election is October 24. “The first step to casting a ballot is to register to vote,” Padilla said. “Eligible Californians can visit RegisterToVote.ca.gov and register to vote in minutes. Whether you’re at home on your desktop computer, or on the go using your smartphone or tablet, online voter registration is quick and easy.” There are 18,084,999 Californians registered to vote as of July 7. However, there are still 6.7 million eligible, yet unregistered Californian citizens. Californians can check their voter registration status at the “My Voter Status” website: voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/. 22 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Miss Peregrine’ isn’t peculiar (or structured) enough What I say next might sound con- Stamp). Then gramps’ sudden death troversial, but it shouldn’t to any sea- raised many questions, especially soned moviegoer. Tim Burton is a since his eyes were removed. Jake visual master without a storytelling comes across a unique postcard from bone in his body. someone named Miss Peregrine Certainly, he’s created some (Green) who resides in Wales. incredible films over the years, but So Jake goes in search of answers, the new millennium places him at a but when he finds a school that 50 percent success rate. Even at his shouldn’t exist, he soon learns he’s in worst, he’s never terrible. But when a over his head. He believes himself to story like “Miss Peregrine’s Home be normal, but all those under Miss ing her time on Showtime’s “Penny for Peculiar Children” – based on the Peregrine’s protection are “peculiar,” Dreadful,” which makes failure here popular young adult novel – fails to as they all call themselves. Fiona so perplexing. truly exploit its wonderful and won- (Georgia Pemberton) can manipulate And then there’s Jackson, as drous premise, it’s hard not to be a plants to do whatever she wants, Barron, the big bad of the film. He’s photo courtesey of 20th Century Fox little fed up. Olive (Lauren McCrostie) can set played the villain several times, even Asa Butterfield appears as Jake, and Ella Purnell stars as Emma, who This is not to claim Burton’s latest things on fire with her hands, and a mad scientist-type as well. But he’s has trouble keeping her feet on the ground, in “Miss Peregrin’s Home for film is unwatchable. On the contrary, Emma (Ella Purnell) would float off ridiculous here. It’s nice to know there’s much to appreciate: stunning if she didn’t wear lead shoes. one-dimensional baddies with tire- Peculiar Children.” digital graphics, stellar set produc- This is Burton’s take on X-Men, some monologues aren’t specific to tion, some stop-motion. Even depicting children who are born with popcorn films. alone is unforgivable. young adult film franchise. For fans younger actors like Asa Butterfield, abilities that would make them mon- Incidentally, Jackson is the highest The lackadaisical film structure is of the “Miss Peregrine” books, this as protagonist Jake, perform sters in any other film. Like great fic- profile non-white actor in any Burton particularly notable, considering film is about as accurate as both admirably despite phoned-in work tion, we are introduced to a world film. I’m sure some pathetic argu- Jane Goldman’s involvement. With “Percy Jackson” adaptations (not by seasoned actors Eva Green, that exists in the shadows. Unlike ment exists for Burton’s apathy less than 10 screenplays to her name, good, folks, not good). For uninitiat- Samuel L. Jackson and say it ain’t so, great fiction, however, the film for- toward creating stories that represent she might appear to be an unknown, ed fans, the premise alone might be Judi Dench. gets to do a few things that all films the real world (political correctness but she’s been attached to some enough to maintain intrigue. Considering the source material, should. and all the other excuses privileged rather well-received projects like written by Ransom Riggs, it’s easy to To start, Green and Jackson are people rely on to maintain their “Stardust,” “Kiss-Ass,” “X-Men: Regardless, it’s disappointing to tell why 20th Century Fox greenlit caricatures. Green normally steals archaic status quo), but at this point Days of Future Past” and see such a compelling world, told the film and more so, why Burton the show, but her Miss Peregrine is such defenses are as irrelevant as “Kingsman.” So what went wrong with a sizable $110 million budget, gravitated toward the material in the almost a parody of 1940s British for- most of Burton’s latest films. here? abused by filmmakers more interest- first place. Young Jake never fit in, mality. She smokes a large pipe and As for Dame Dench, never has a I can only assume a combination ed in cashing in on a twisted/fun con- only finding needed acceptance from attempts a mysterious demeanor. She film misused a character to such of Burton’s ego and 20th Century cept rather than take the time neces- his grandfather, Abe (Terence accomplishes something similar dur- infuriating, enraging results. That Fox’s blind desire to score another sary to make sure everything works.

photo courtesey of 20th Century Fox Miss Peregrine oversees a group of “peculiar” children in the new film by Tim Burton. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 October 6, 2016

City program helps hotels go green Zoo recognized for helping gorilla survival program The city of Los Angeles’ has “L.A. Sanitation has been at the The Association of Zoos and launched the Green4Green incen- forefront in the city’s environmen- Aquariums (AZA), the primary tive program to help hotels incor- tal efforts,” said department of san- accrediting organization for zoos porate environmentally-friendly itation director Enrique C. and aquariums in the United States, practices. Zaldivar. “The Green Lodging has awarded the Los Angeles Zoo The incentive encourages hotels Program is another example of our the 2016 International to join the Los Angeles Green commitment with certified hotels, Conservation Award for its work Lodging Program by obtaining as well as certified businesses and with the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Green Seal certification, which arts facilities operating in an envi- Conservation Education (GRACE) recognizes them as environmental ronmentally responsible and sus- Center in the Democratic Republic leaders. tainable manner. With this new of Congo (DRC). “Sustainability is smart business program, we encourage more The national honor was given to for our hospitality industry. It saves hotels to go green.” nine AZA-accredited zoos for their energy costs and helps guests from By becoming Green Seal-certi- collaborative work with the all over the world understand that fied, hotels offer a healthier experi- GRACE program. The annual we’re serious about doing our part ence for visitors. Additionally, cer- award recognizes exceptional to protect the planet,” said Mayor tified hotels will help the city meet efforts in regional habitat preserva- Eric Garcetti. “Los Angeles already its 2020 goals for reduced energy tion, species restoration and sup- leads the country in committing to and water use. Green Seal certifies port of biodiversity in the wild. a sustainable future, and the hotels after verifying operators “My involvement in the GRACE Green4Green will make that clear met rigorous environmental program has allowed me the chance to millions of visitors.” requirements for waste reduction, to utilize my skills as an animal The Green Lodging Program is recycling and energy efficiency, manager to help save these gorillas a joint effort of the Los Angeles water conservation and indoor air from extinction in their range coun- Department of Sanitation, the Los quality. try and hopefully get them back to Angeles Tourism & Convention Eight Los Angeles hotels are the wild one day,” said Beth photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo Board and the nonprofit organiza- currently certified, including the Schaefer (pictured), Los Angeles tion Green Seal. It is one of three Hilton Los Angeles/Universal Zoo general curator and co-chair of Center to share knowledge and gorillas. I have been so inspired by programs under the sanitation City, JW Marriott at LA Live, The the GRACE Animal Care and techniques for successful gorilla the level of commitment of our zoo department’s Green Business Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Welfare Advisory Group. “To have care and medical training. Schaefer partners. They regularly come out Certification Program. The other Suites Los Angeles, the Hilton Los our accrediting body recognize our also consulted with staff in the to our very difficult location and programs are the Green Business Angeles International Airport, and hard work with the GRACE Center Congo on building an addition to help us remotely year-round by and the Green Arts certification The Westin Los Angeles Airport is a real honor. It’s why zoos are the night house, a quarantine facili- serving on advisory groups.” programs. among others. relevant and it validates the work ty, and a 25-acre forest enclosure, For information, visit we do every single day as a zoo.” the largest gorilla enclosure in the www.lazoo.org. The Grace program focuses on a world. species known as Grauer’s gorillas. “Rehabilitating critically endan- All of the orphaned gorillas in the gered Grauer’s gorillas is some- GRACE program were confiscated thing that has never been done WeHo Library at an early age from illegal wildlife before,” said Dr. Sonya traders and cared for by staff in the Kahlenberg, GRACE executive celebrates National Congo. As the gorillas grew older, director. “We depend heavily on the staff could no longer accommo- zoos like the L.A. Zoo because they date the gorillas as well in daily are the world’s experts in gorilla Coming Out Day interactions. Schaefer, along with care. They work closely with our The West Hollywood Library is staff from six other zoos, made Congolese staff to give them the celebrating National Coming Out multiple trips to the GRACE skills they need to care for orphan Day on Tuesday, Oct. 11 by hold- photo courtesy of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel ing an LGBTQ resource fair, a performance by Queertet and a menu includes matzoh ball soup, arts complex serves seasonal cui- Katana’s signature dishes plus presentation of the library’s newly herring in sour cream, chopped liver sine by chef Wes Whitsell. The robata skewers for $55 per person, acquired “Archives of Sexuality Restaurant News and a gefilte fish appetizer. Main restaurant is open for lunch with a minimum order of two per and Gender.” From page 17 courses include brisket, stuffed cab- Wednesday through Sunday from table. Katana also offers a sake The library staff is also asking bage, grilled salmon and roasted 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Influenced by flight for $20 featuring three, 3- community members to partici- pate in “WeHope: Share your honey upside down cake to choco- chicken. Side dish choices are kasha Whitsell’s culinary roots in rural ounce pours of sake paired with varnishkas and noodle kugel. Finish North Texas, the menu highlights each course. The sake flight is Stories,” a collection of oral histo- late-almond rugelach, as well as ries. People can share stories assorted cookie platters and house- with a slice of apple strudel, rice in-house smoking, fermenting, pre- available throughout October, but is pudding or cheesecake. 12224 serving and pickling with locally- not available à la carte. 8439 W. about when they came out as made “snickers” bars. A credit card LGBT or when a friend or family is required when placing orders; Ventura Blvd. (818)762-1221. sourced, seasonal ingredients. The Sunset Blvd. (323)650-8585. restaurant’s design features unique member came out. The allow approximately 30 minutes for “WeHope” oral histories can be pick-up. The Larder offers delivery artwork, including pieces by artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford, heard in a video exhibit running for orders of $100 or more. There is Lenny’s Deli Sipping pink from Monday, Nov. 7 through a $10 charge for delivery within a Mary Heilmann and Raymond enny’s Deli is offering Jewish Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the library. 3-mile radius; $5 for each addition- Pettibon. Manuela features an delicacies for Yom Kippur in October “The Archives of Sexuality & al mile outside the radius. Yom exemplary bar program, with cock- including sponge cake, chocolate ig & Olive Melrose Place is Gender: LGBTQ History and Kippur orders must be completed L tails made with house-made bitters macaroons, honey cake, challah holding “Pink Thursdays” to Culture since 1940 present impor- by Monday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. for and tonics. Local beers are avail- and tagelach. 2379 Westwood support National Breast Cancer tant aspects of LGBTQ life in the pick up on Wednesday, Oct. 12. able on tap and select wines can be F Blvd. (310)475-5771. paired with dishes from Manuela’s Awareness Month. Throughout second half of the 20th century 8500 Burton Way, (310)278-8060; October from 7 to 10 p.m., a por- and beyond,” Los Angeles 11648 San Vicente Blvd., menu. 907 E. Third Street, (323)849-0480. tion of proceeds will be donated to County Library Director Skye (310)806-6464. the National Breast Cancer Patrick said. “As we strive to best Rocktöberfest Foundation. Offerings include pink serve our diverse customer base, ock & Brews restaurants are cel- champagne, pink cocktails and pink we want to provide valuable Canter’s Deli ebrating food, beer and rock Healthy cool treat bites. Sip Verve Clicquot Rosé information about the history and music during the traditional Bavarian champagne with tomato watermel- culture of the LGBTQ communi- anter’s Deli is open 24-hours R he Frozen Fruit Company is Oktoberfest. Through Saturday, Oct. on gazpacho, and a Bergamot ty. Coming out, whether it be les- most days, except for the serving soft FroFru, a treat 22, Rock & Brews offers a special Breeze made with Earl Grey- bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Jewish holidays. For Yom Kippur, Tmade exclusively from fruit. They C menu with German-inspired food infused pink grapefruit vodka and queer or an ally matters and we we will close Tues. Oct. 11 at 8 have added pumpkin flavored such as pretzels, bratwurst and chick- grapefruit. Desserts include straw- wanted to host an event to cele- p.m. and re-open the Deli and FroFru to the fall menu made with en schnitzel sandwiches, chicken berry vacherin with strawberry brate that moment in an individ- Bakery at 10 a.m. and the banana, pumpkin, coconut milk, schnitzel platters, braised red cabbage marmalade, strawberry sorbet, ual’s life.” Restaurant at noon on Wed. Oct. dates and pumpkin spices. The and German potato salad. One-liter thyme meringue and whipped The Friends of the West 12. Pick up your favorite holiday sweet treat is dairy-free, vegan and steins of beer are available for $12, cream. Diners can also enjoy music Hollywood Library is sponsoring dishes and bakery items before Paleo Diet compatible. It is sweet- with a choice of Spaten Lager, Spaten by a resident DJ. 8490 Melrose the event at the library. The Tuesday to create a holiday meal ened only with natural fruit sugars Oktoberfest and Franziskaner Place. (310)360-9100. resource fair will include repre- for family and friends. 419 N. and is available with optional top- Hefeweizen. On Friday and Saturday sentatives from The Los Angeles Fairfax Ave. (323)651-2030. pings such as fresh fruit, carob, nights, Rock & Brews El Segundo banana chips and coconut flakes. LGBT Center, Lavender Effect, will have a DJ spinning classic rock 729 Montana Ave., Ste. 2, Santa the city of West Hollywood, tunes. 615 Main St., El Segundo, Monica. (424)744-8860. WeHo Arts, The L-Project Los Art’s Deli (310)615-9890; 6300 S. Pacific Angeles, June Mazer Lesbian Coast Highway, (310) 378-4970. Archives and the Trevor Project. Yom Kippur The West Hollywood Library is ine in or order take-out from Special seafood located at 625 N. San Vicente Art’s Deli on Tuesday, Oct. 11 New DTLA restaurant Blvd. For information, call Dand Wednesday, Oct. 12 in obser- izakaya at Katana (323)929-2359, or visit vance of Yom Kippur. The dine-in he new restaurant Manuela in uring October, guests can www.wehofol.org or www.cola- Yom Kippur-Kol Nidre dinner Tthe Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Denjoy a three course menu of publib.org. 24 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The California Science Center presents the ‘Science Behind Pixar’ A new exhibit will present a unique look into the Pixar process and explore the science and tech- nology behind some of the most beloved animated films and their characters. More than 40 interac- tive exhibit elements in eight sec- tions will each focus on a step in the filmmaking process, a view of the production pipeline and con- cepts used every day at Pixar. Attendees can participate in fun, engaging hands-on activities, lis- ten to firsthand accounts from members of the studio’s produc- tion teams and come face-to-face with re-creations of beloved Pixar film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL*E. The exhibit opens Oct. 15. Adult tickets are $15, children are $10, students and seniors are $12. The California Science Center is open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is located at 700 Exposition Park Drive, in Los Angeles. For more information, call (213)744-2019. photo courtesy California Science Center photo courtesy of Center Theatre Group

Center Theatre Group Mourns Career work of Bay Area fiber artist on display

FoundingCenter Theatre Group Artistic mourns the loss Director of its Founding Artistic Director, Gordon Davidson, who passed away Sunday, Oct. 2. Plans for a memorial atThe the Craft &Craft Folk Art Museum & FolkMuseum Art of Art, Museum New York; Fine of admission is $7 for adults and $5 event will be announced in the coming days. (CAFAM) presents Kay Arts Museums of San Francisco; for students, teachers and seniors. From 1967-2005, Davidson was the Artistic Director of Center Theatre Sekimachi: Simple Complexity, a the Smithsonian Institution, Admission is free on Sunday. Group/Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center of Los Angeles. In addition to career survey of pioneering fiber Washington D.C.; Musée des Arts The Craft and Folk Art Museum his role at the Taper, Davidson was the Producing Director of the Center artist Kay Sekimachi. The Bay Décoratifs, Paris; and the Honolulu is located at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre for 15 years, and the Artistic Director of the Area artist is credited with devel- Museum of Art Spalding House. For more information, contact inaugural season, 2004-2005, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. In addition to oping groundbreaking techniques She resides in Berkeley, CA. Sasha Ali at [email protected] or at redefining theatre in Southern California, he was one of the founders of the in sculptural weaving, as well as The exhibit is open Tuesday - (323)937-4230 x25. regional theatre movement and had a permanent impact on theatre throughout using unconventional materials Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price the country and the world. such as monofilament and hornets’ Davidson guided hundreds of productions to the Taper stage while oversee- nests. Curated in collaboration ing numerous special projects sponsored by the Taper. This work and his direc- with the artist, the 55 works in the tion of many of the Taper plays were acclaimed both in Los Angeles and New exhibition are drawn from the col- York, garnering the Taper a Tony Award for theatrical excellence in 1977. lection of Forrest L. Merrill, who More more information, call (213)972-7376 or write to CTG Publicity, 601 has been collecting Sekimachi's West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. work for four decades. The exhibi- tion is on view until Jan. 8, 2017. Sekimachi's works are part of a larger movement of fiber arts, which developed in the 1960s as Beverly Hills artSHOW coming textile artists began using fiber to create sculptural, non-utilitarian Oct. 15 and 16 forms. Sekimachi was born in San Francisco to first generation Japanese-American parents. She and her family were interned at Tanforan Assembly Center and then the Topaz War Relocation Center from 1942 – 1944. Sekimachi's works are in the col- lections of the Metropolitan

FashionMetropolitan WeekFashion Week recognizes achievement in design (MFW) announced winners of its Metropolitan Fashion Awards on Oct. 1 honoring outstanding achievements in fashion and cos- tume design in motion pictures, tele- vision, and live performance. The event, hosted by MFW producer The City of Beverly Hills will hold its fall BH artSHOW on Eduardo Khawam, was attended by Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Beverly over 400 industry VIP’s, celebrities, Gardens Park, along four blocks of Santa Monica Boulevard, from costume and fashion designers. Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive. The Beverly Hills artSHOW, now in Award presenters included actress, its 44th year, is a free event and brings art enthusiasts together from all singer and former Miss Universe over Southern California to showcase and sell their work in the heart Alicia Machado. of Beverly Hills. In a special presentation, Cirque A special show feature will highlight artists whose work illustrates du Soleil Las Vegas received the the subject of construction. Painters, printmakers and other featured 2016 Metropolitan Fashion renderers include notable artists, many new to the show. Excellence Award for their outstand- photo courtesy of Metropolitan Fashion Awards In addition to great art, guests can enjoy live entertainment, children ing work in costume design. and family art projects, popular food fare and food trucks, a wine and Hollywood legends Betty White, Ed endangered species. OJ Simpson: American Crime dine garden, and a beer and brat garden at this free, fun event. Asner, Loretta Swit and Bob Barker Winners in the film and television Story” (Outstanding Ensemble- Convenient, inexpensive parking is located directly across from the were also honored with the 2016 categories included “Captain Make-Up Artists and Hair Styling); show grounds. Lifetime Achievement Award for America: Civil War” (Costume and RuPaul’s “Drag Race” (Fashion The show's charitable partner is Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Animal Conservation, presented by Designer of the Year – Motion Program of the Year); and Thierry and its sister organization, Healing Art with Kids. MFW sponsor The GES Africa Pictures); “American Horror Story: Mugler (Costume Designer of the For general information about the October 2016 Beverly Hills Conservation Fund, for their passion Hotel” (Costume Designer of the Year for Zumanity by Cirque du artSHOW, visit www.beverlyhills.org/artshow, or call (310)285-6830. and commitment to animals and Year – Televison); “The People v. Soleil). Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 October 6, 2016 Katzenberg cements his SkirballThe Skirball Cultural explores Center pre- Pop Art by Roy Lichtenstein sents “Pop for the People: Roy impact on Hollywood Lichtenstein Prints by Gemini G.E.L.” running from Friday, Oct. 7 through March 13. Renowned for his representa- tions of everyday objects and his inventive interplay of line, dot and color, Lichtenstein (1923–1997) shaped the Pop Art movement. Organized by the Skirball Cultural Center, “Pop for the People” explores how the artist and the movement, buoyed by a renais- sance in printmaking, made fine art accessible to the American public in ways that had not been achieved before. By exploring the historical and cultural context of Lichtenstein’s life and work, the photo by Bob Freeman exhibition sheds light on the social Entertainment industry leader Jeffrey Katzenberg placed his hand- impact of Pop Art. prints and footprints in cement in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese The exhibit coincides with the Theatre IMAX on Sept. 29. Katzenberg is considered an innovator 50th anniversary of the Los who has produced many important films over the past four decades Angeles printing house Gemini and helped usher in a new age of animation in Hollywood. G.E.L. It features more than 20 Katzenberg began his career at Paramount Studios in 1974 and later Lichtenstein works printed by became the studio’s president. He was involved in producing films Gemini, including examples from such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Grease,” his “Bull Profile” (1973) and “Ordinary People” and “Terms of Endearment.” “Surrealist” (1977) series, in which After leaving Paramount, Katzenberg became chairman of The Walt Lichtenstein reinvented the work of photo © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein/Gemini G.E.L. Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Disney Studios, which produced films such as “Who Framed Roger Artist Roy Lichtenstein’s “Modern Art II” (1996) is included in the exhibit The exhibit also includes his large- Rabbit,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King” and at the Skirball Cultural Center. The piece is part of the collection of “Beauty and the Beast.” scale “Interior” (1991) series. “Pop Gemini G.E.L. In 1994, Katzenberg co-founded DreamWorks SKG along with for the People” highlights Steven Spielberg and David Geffen. The studio produced hits includ- Lichtenstein’s long collaboration ing “American Beauty,” “Gladiator” and “A Beautiful Mind.” with Gemini co-founders Stanley and rarely exhibited “Ten Dollar (1963) and “As I Opened Fire” Under Katzenberg’s leadership, DreamWorks Animation became Grinstein and Sidney Felsen, illus- Bill” (1956), one of Lichtenstein’s (1964) will be featured. the largest animation studio in the world, releasing 32 animated fea- trating how they developed a new very first Pop Art pieces, as well as The Skirball Cultural Center is ture films. Katzenberg currently serves as chairman of DreamWorks aesthetic, printed in new mediums, the iconic “Sunrise” (1965) and located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. New Media, following the sale of DreamWorks Animation SKG to and produced and sold works at dif- Shipboard Girl (1965). For information, call (310)440- Comcast in 2016. The TCL Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 ferent prices. Additionally, Lichtenstein’s comic 4500, or visit www.skirball.org. Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit www.tclchinesetheatres.com. Also on view will be the seminal book artworks such as “Whaam!” 26 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Community breaks ground TheThe Autry Autry Museum expands of the with ‘California Continued’ American West presents “California Continued,” a nearly 20,000- on Thai Town marketplace square-foot redesigned indoor and outdoor space opening on Oct. 9. The space includes new tempo- rary and permanent galleries, an ethnobotanical teaching garden and an immersive media projection room. “California Continued” explores the ongoing and interde- pendent relationships between peo- ple and the California environment. Drawing on Native cultural materi- als, firsthand perspectives and con- temporary artwork, the project con- nects Native Californian history, traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practice to address environmental issues facing Californians. “California Continued” includes “Human Nature,” a long-term exhi- bition focusing on ongoing cultural practices for tending the environ- photo courtesy of the TCDC ment; “The Life and Work of Mabel The Thai Community Development Center (TCDC) held a McKay,” a temporary exhibition groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 22 for the Thai Town showcasing the legacy of McKay, a Marketplace at 5448 Hollywood Blvd. Pomo basket weaver and healer; The marketplace marks TCDC’s newest project to improve Thai and the “Human Nature Garden,” Town in Hollywood, providing jobs for economically disadvantaged an outdoor space that explores tradi- individuals and offering the community exposure to Thai culture. The tional and contemporary uses of photo courtesy of The Autry $2.95 million project is a transit-oriented development that incubates more than 60 native California businesses, nurturing them until they are viable entities ready to oper- Artist Rick Bartow’s wood sculpture “Bear and Salmon” will be on display plants. as part of “California Continued.” ate on their own. The space also includes “I support the goals of the Thai Town Marketplace, which will be “California Roadtrip,” a virtual a small-business incubator in the heart of a thriving cultural commu- journey through the state’s most these powerful and interdisciplinary ment, using the lessons of the past nity within East Hollywood,” said Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (sec- scenic and extreme landscapes. exhibitions,” said W. Richard West, to better understand our present and ond from right), 13th District. Developed with input from Native Jr., The Autry’s President and CEO. guide us in our shared future.” The TCDC received $1.2 million from the city for the project. American advisors, “California “As with our Native forebears, our The Autry is located at 4700 “This is a community-based economic development strategy that Continued” features many Native relationship to the land is informed Western Heritage Way, in Griffith creates 26 jobs and 12 microenterprises and provides a synergy with cultural objects and works of art on by art, cultures and science. These Park. For information, visit our farmers’ market that is right outside the market doors on display for the first time. new exhibitions celebrate our inter- www.theautry.org. Thursday afternoons,” said Chancee Martorell (center), executive “We are thrilled to introduce connectedness with the environ- director of the TCDC. “We are building health and wealth zones in the Los Angeles Promise Zone designated by President Obama as part of his signature anti-poverty initiative fulfilling the objectives of creating jobs and boosting public safety.” The Royal Thai Consul General Tanee Sangrat is partnering with the TCDC to plant 18 trees in Thai Town in December. The tree Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts welcomes guests planting will improve Thai Town while honoring the king of The Beverly Hills Temple of the nity college administrator whose Thailand’s 89th birthday. The Thai Town Marketplace is expected to Arts at the Saban Theatre will wel- life was miraculously spared in a open next summer. come Brigitte Gabriel, Greg recent terrorist attack in Nice, Krentzman, Moti Kahana and Leo France on Bastille Day. He will par- Melamed as guests during High ticipate in the services with a spe- Holy Days observances. cial videotaped message because he The temple, the largest arts and is still recovering in a hospital in entertainment synagogue in the France. Kahana is an American- New Urbanism Film Festival goes United States, owns the historic Israeli businessman who has pro- Saban Theatre at 8440 Wilshire vided humanitarian relief for Blvd. in Beverly Hills. High Holy Syrian civilians through his organi- behind-the-scenes with planning Day services will be held on the zation Amaliah, and Melamed is a The fourth annual “New story of the city of Christchurch’s Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Chicago-based Holocaust survivor Urbanism Film Festival” will open revitalization after a devastating Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. and who serves as chairman emeritus of with the North American premiere earthquake in 2011 destroyed Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange of “Art of Recovery” on Thursday, nearly 2,000 buildings. While city services will include a tribute to the Group, Inc. Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. at the ACME officials deliberate master plans, late Nobel laureate and Holocaust The Yom Kippur services will Theatre on La Brea Avenue. groups of artists, activists and survivor Elie Wiesel at the Yizkor also feature Broadway performers photo by John Wheeler, Wheeler Photography The annual festival runs through entrepreneurs revitalized the city Memorial Service at noon. Ilysia J. Pierce and Jordan Bennett, Sunday, Oct 9. Other films focus with art installations, pop up Yom Kippur, also known as the who are both cantors, along with Leo Melamed, a Holocaust sur- on topics such as the protection of shops, cafés and small businesses. Day of Atonement, is considered the temple’s choir with singers vivor who is chairman emeritus of urban watersheds (followed by a The film depicts citizen activists the holiest day of the year on the from the Los Angeles Opera and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange panel discussion on the L.A. rolling up their sleeves to rebuild Jewish calendar. the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Group, Inc., will be a special guest River), historic preservation (fol- the city they call home. Gabriel is an expert on Islamic For information, call (323)658- at the temple’s Yom Kippur ser- lowed by a forum with leaders “It’s one of the best movies I’ve terrorism. Krentzman is a commu- 9100 or visit www.bhtota.org. from the L.A. Conservancy), seen on urban planning,” said vice. transportation and living down- Paget, who added that he has town. viewed over 1,000 movies about The festival is also adding a sec- urban planning in the four years he ond venue. On Sunday, Oct 9, the has served as festival director. Pioneering residents inducted into state hall of fame Helms Design Center in Culver “’Art of Recovery’ is about people Gov. Jerry Brown and First Lady unique and boundless creativity of “When we created the Hall of Fame City will serve as a hub for a group calling a place home and putting a Anne Gust Brown have announced California,” Brown said. “Their 10 years ago, I never dreamt I bike ride along Ballona Creek, a stake in the ground. It’s inspiring the 10th class of inductees to the work has enriched the lives of oth- would be honored alongside so tour of transit oriented develop- no matter what size city you live in California Hall of Fame. The new ers and remains an inspiration to all many people I’ve been awed by ment near the newly opened Expo because it is about choosing to group of inspirational individuals Californians.” and admire. Like millions of others, Line Extension, and a storytelling make it a better place with what- will join 96 Californians previously Inductees will receive the Spirit I came to California to create my session about public transporta- ever talents and gifts you have to inducted for exemplifying the of California medal from the gover- own life and fulfill my dreams. I tion. A pop-up parklet will be cre- share.” state’s spirit of innovation. nor and California first lady during hope that my course in life might ated outside the center. The film screening will be fol- The group includes author Isabel a ceremony on Nov. 30 at the inspire others, just as I’ve been The “New Urbanism Film lowed by a panel discussion about Allende, actor Harrison Ford, base- California Museum in Sacramento. inspired by California and those Festival” was founded by Josh urban planning in Los Angeles. ball legend Tony Gwynn, artist and Inductees will also be commemo- who have gone before me.” Paget and Joel Karahadian. It The ACME Theatre is located social justice advocate Corita Kent, rated with an exhibition highlight- Inductees have made remarkable showcases short and feature- at 135 N. La Brea Ave. and the former U.S. Secretary of Defense ing their lives and achievements achievements in science, philan- length documentaries about urban Helms Design Center is located at William J. Perry, journalist and for- opening on Dec. 1 at the California thropy, sports, business, entertain- planning, as well as events and 8745 Washington Blvd., Culver mer First Lady of California Maria Museum. ment, literature, technology, tours exploring the urban environ- City. For information and a Shriver; music business pioneer “I’m deeply humbled and grate- activism and politics. The induction ment. schedule of screenings and Russ Solomon, actor and LGBT ful to Governor Brown and Anne ceremony will be streamed on the “Art of Recovery,” a feature events, visit www.newurbanism- activist George Takei. for inducting me into the Hall of museum’s website at film from New Zealand, tells the filmfestival.com. “These individuals exemplify the Fame Class of 2016,” Shriver said. www.CaliforniaMuseum.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 October 6, 2016

ElThe Capitan El Capitan Theatre celebrates in of Clements’ films and Musker’s by films, Disneyon Oct. 7 anddirectors 8, and “Treasure Hollywood kicks off the along with special guests who will Planet” will be shown on Oct. 10. “Countdown to ‘Moana’” on offer behind-the-scenes insights “The Great Mouse Detective” Thursday, Oct. 6, celebrating the into the filmmaking process. screens on Oct. 11 and 12, films of Walt Disney Animation “Every film we’ve created repre- “Hercules” will be shown on Oct. Studios directors Ron Clements sents an exciting time in our careers 13 and 14, and “Aladdin” returns to and John Musker. and in our lives,” Musker said. the El Capitan Theatre on Oct. 15 The series features screenings “Characters like Ariel from ‘The and 16. Little Mermaid,’ Genie from “Moana” is a computer graphics ‘Aladdin’ and now Moana emerge and animated feature film about an from our imaginations to become a adventurous teenager who sails on part of us, a member of our fami- a daring mission to save her people. ‘Upstream’ lies.” It is scheduled to open on Nov. 23. The screenings begin at 7 p.m. The El Capitan Theatre is located “The Little Mermaid” will be at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For infor- photo © Disney swam past shown on Oct. 6 and 7, “The mation, call (800)DISNEY6, or Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will be shown during the tribute to directors competitors in Princess and the Frog” will screen visit www.elcapitantickets.com. Ron Clements and John Musker. art contest Artist Sylvie van Helden’s piece “Upstream” was selected as the winner of the Autry Museum of the American West’s “High Five Art” contest. The artist will receive $2,500 and her design will be featured for one year on a banner at The Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. On Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., van Helden’s work will be celebrated at a launch party at the museum, along with works by six other contest final- ists. “Upstream” comes from van Helden’s “The Legend of the Koi” series. The work is a loose interpretation of an ancient Chinese tale about perseverance and transformation. The story is about a school of fish swimming upriver that encounters a large waterfall. While the majority of the group turns around discour- aged, a small group continues swimming against the current. After 100 years of attempts to pass the waterfall, one fish makes a heroic leap to the top and is turned into a dragon – a Chinese symbol of power. “The story reflects my back- ground as a Chinese American. The water is a key element in this tale. The fish is dependent on the water for his survival, despite it originally being an obstacle to him. The fish’s ability to ulti- mately benefit from this obstacle is a nice analogy for our need to find sustainable ways to grow and in the end, thrive,” van Helden said. A selection committee chose seven finalists based on artistic merit, connection to an environ- mental theme, originality and the ability to translate pieces onto a large banner format. Designs by the finalists were displayed at The Autry in August and received more than 5,000 votes. The first runner-up was “Heritage” by Arturo Martinez, and the second runner-up was “Speed X Distance X Time” by Robert Minervini. The artists will receive $500. “This year the High Five Art Contest challenged artists to explore their local environment, including but not limited to its rich history, ecological diversity, built infrastructure and relation- ship with inhabitants,” said Amy Scott, chief curator for The Autry. “The results were a wide-range of submissions of depth and breadth that illuminated the intersection between people and environ- ment.” The Autry is located at 4700 Western Heritage Way in Griffith Park. For information, visit www.theautry.org. 28 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Beverly Hills Normans and Ryan Kennedy both rushed 4650 W. Olympic Blvd. (coach Steve Geanakos) for a touchdown each. Aaron 0-5 overall, 0-0 in league Walton added 97 yards includ- The Romans face the Dorsey 241 Moreno Dr. ing one for 34 yards. The 5-0 Dons at home this weekend at Lions travel to Venice this 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. Winless Beverly Hills hope- Friday to play Venice L.A. High will look to recover fully made some improvements Gondoliers at 7 p.m. on October from a 13-6 loss, their first of during their bye week in prepa- 7. Venice High School is locat- the season, at the hands of ration to face the 1-4 ed at 13000 Venice Blvd. Narbonne High School. Hawthorne Cougars who were Dorsey’s explosive offense is trounced by theH Leuzinger High averaging 32 points per game. School last weekend, 68-7. Hollywood Sheiks Look for the Normans to go for (coach Frank Galvin) photo courtesey of Judy Heinan their first win Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 3-3 overall, 2-0 in league p.m. at home. 1521 N. Highland Ave. Loyola Cubs Loyola wide receiver, Jack Webster, faces off against a defender in a 41- (coach Marvin Sanders) 30 loss to Serra High School. 2-4 overall, 1-1 in league The Sheiks face off at 1901 Venice Blvd. home against the 2-4 Legacy Fairfax Lions matchups against key league Chaminade High School is (coach Shane Cox) Tigers this Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 Loyola travels to West Hills rivals, Crespi, Alemany and located at 7500 Chaminade 5-0 overall, 0-0 in conference p.m. Hollywood will look to this Friday to face Chaminade Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. Ave., in West Hills. 7850 Melrose Ave. continue their momentum High School Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. from a 34-20 win over The struggling Cubs lost last Fairfax barely salvaged their Contreras High School, their week to Serra, 41-30 in a unbeaten season last week with second win in a row. valiant effort aided by senior Check out our new high school a 27-26 win over Bell High quarterback Sean O’Malley School after Bell’s kicker who threw for 372 yards and missed an extra point with 3 football roundup each week! Los Angeles Romans three touchdowns and ran for If you’d like to submit a photo, minutes left in the game. Senior (coach Eric Scott) one more in the losing effort. running backs Markell White 4-1 overall, 0-0 in league After Friday, Loyola faces email [email protected] Read Us Online

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city staff. With the competing campaigns spreading conflicting messages on MeasureFrom page 1 HH debate tonight Measure HH, the council members struggled to fulfill the aspect that approved in 2008 to construct two Businesses to Preserve Our City, as they agreed is most important – that buildings at 18 stories and 8 stories. well as the Wanda Group – a firm the forum remain accurate, fair and Thomas White, chairman of the that represents a competing develop- impartial. Councilwoman Lili Bosse Beverly Hills Municipal League, ment – said Khan’s conditions violat- lamented with the community mem- will speak in opposition to the pro- ed the community’s rights to open bers at the meeting that Beverly Hills ject. Former mayor Robert debate and free speech. has become “sue city” – in which Tanenbaum, who is president of “Never in my life have I seen the disagreements over fairness are set- BHN, will speak in favor of the pro- League of Women Voters withdraw tled in the courtroom. They consid- ject. from serving as a moderator because ered giving each side an opportunity Tanenbaum explained he lobbied one side of the debate demanded the to select participants to speak, but against the Hilton’s 2008 expansion ability to choose the debaters on the didn’t want to have an empty debate plan when 350 people attended a other side. Sadly, this movie is char- again. similar forum on the initial project acteristic of the unprofessional tac- Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne said eight years ago. But the former tics by the developer behind she wanted the event to be educa- mayor said the new proposal “makes Measure HH,” Englander said in a tional, and not a debate. sense,” and pointed out that the 2008 statement. project was “exhaustively” scruti- Tanenbaum, however, countered “This is not Wanda versus the Hilton,” she said. “Why Wanda is nized, reviewed and includes a 32- that he doesn’t understand how photo by Gregory Cornfield page mitigation plan. Wanda could launch an “outrageous- paying so much money to get involved in this, I do not know. … The Waldorf Astoria, left, is part of the Hilton’s original redevelopment plan in “I would much rather see a 26- ly aggressive campaign against a fel- 2018. The hotel is expected to be completed in 2017 next to the Hilton, at right. story in the Santa Monica low merchant.” The measure will pass or fail based (Boulevard) area,” he said, adding “That’s the first time it’s happened on what it is, let’s unclutter the field.” that it will be close to a 42-story in my memory of the city,” he said The council agreed that some building on the border with Century Councilwoman Kathy Reims said aspects of Measure HH are “up for City. “And we have a garden and the situation was not handled well interpretation,” and Mirisch said they green space deficit in this city. The and she was “absolutely shocked” don’t want to put city staff in the reconfiguration makes a lot of sense that the LWV withdrew from the position of unintentionally answer- to me.” forum. She said they should have ing a question in a way that would be He’s also in favor of letting the hosted the forum regardless of who seen as favoring one side. voters decide because “all the power showed up. “Whatever answer they give, one resides in the people,” he said. “It was completely inappropriate side is going to be insulted or call us Tanenbaum has challenged to cancel the event,” she said. “The liars or there’s going to be a problem Mirisch to debate him at city council net result is that the residents are the with what that answer is,” he said. meetings this year, but the sitting losers, and they shouldn’t have been. “So I think that it’s difficult to put mayor has not accepted. Mirisch said It was unfair and it was unprofes- staff in that situation where they’re he didn’t want to speak at the sional and it shouldn’t have hap- making interpretations.” Hilton’s debate. He said the State of pened.” The ambiguous subjects included the City Address was planned Reims said the blame for the fact the fact that opponents like Mirisch months in advance, and he isn’t sure that the city has not yet provided an question the validity of the garden the debate will produce much “real opportunity to educate the residents covenant that developers recorded information,” when the host restricts falls on the city council. On Tuesday, with Los Angeles County. Another who can speak. the council members and city staff issue that is up for interpretation is Mirisch planned to debate him worked to make up for the lost the word “reasonable” on the ballot against Measure HH during a city- forum. to describe when the garden will be hosted debate that was scheduled for “We can’t leave this meeting today available to the public. late September, and he expected without coming up with something,” They agreed to let city staff con- Tanenbaum to speak in favor of the Reims said. duct the forum. They will start with measure. The city set a deadline for Resident Susan Mishler said the an information session, followed by each side to submit participants’ city needs to come up with an educa- a question and answer session. When names, but Ted Kahan, president of tional forum considering absentee debatable questions come up, staff Oasis West Realty, instead submitted ballots are coming out next week. will acknowledge that it’s up for a list of new conditions in order for “If you choose to do nothing, then interpretation. The city will take the proponents to participate. you are enabling the owner of the questions from the community and Kahan’s demands included veto Hilton Hotel to silence our position send them to each side before the power over who would speak against and not doing your job as elected event to give them an opportunity to Measure HH. City officials extended officials,” Mishler said. “[Measure give their interpretation. Mirisch said the deadline, but public information HH] will have transformative effect it was a good solution for the circum- officer Therese Kosterman said the on our city going forward. And I stances. city did not receive the list of partic- believe, and there are others as well, Reims called it a “silent debate.” ipants from the proponents. The that you owe it to the residents of this “An Evening with the Mayor” will forum was cancelled after the city not to be bullied by the propo- begin at 5 p.m. and will be hosted at League of Women Voters (LWV) nents of this political strategy – Greystone Mansion, located at 905 withdrew as the moderator. which it is – to quiet the people so the Loma Vista Dr. The event will “It is critically important to the Hilton can continue to pitch their include a reception with wine and league that the selection of speakers plan without the voice of resident hors d’oeuvres prior to the address, for each side be done fairly, and in a opposition.” as well as an interactive question and way perceived to be fair to both City staff explained they continue answer period after the mayor’s sides,” Elizabeth Ralston wrote on to receive requests from the commu- remarks. behalf of LWV. “It was agreed at the nity for city hall to come up with a The debate on Measure HH at the ad hoc meeting that the most appro- way to educate voters on the project Hilton will begin at 7 p.m. at 9876 priate way to do that was to have the as well. The city cannot use public Wilshire Blvd. speakers for each side be selected by funds to support or oppose the ballot The city council did not decide the signatories to the ballot argu- measure, but city staff can host an when the new forum will be, but it ments.” educational forum or debate with will likely be mid-October, and they Adam Englander, consultant for two sides present. The event can be will probably plan more than one, Beverly Hills Residents and managed by an independent party or Mirisch said. 30 October 6, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

items like tamales, ice cream and bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Some 5K run for suicide prevention raises $350,000 activists argue street vending is a cen- TCLFrom page Theatre1 tral part of Los Angeles culture and Didi Hirsch Mental Health provides a necessary economic premiers like “Star Wars” and three option for residents struggling to find Services raised more than Academy Awards ceremonies. The $350,000 last week at the 18th theatre’s most distinctive feature is full employment. The theatre fore- annual Alive & Running the cement bearing signatures, foot- court however is private property, Walk/Run for Suicide prints and handprints of popular meaning any legal issue lies between Prevention on Sept. 25. motion picture personalities from the Chinese Theatre, LLC and the street Approximately 2,300 resi- 1920s to present day. Briefly named vendors. dents gathered at Westchester the Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Chinese “If you were to ask about vendors Parkway near Los Angeles electronics manufacturer TCL on the sidewalk, I would have an International Airport to support Corporation purchased the naming opinion,” said Tony Arranaga, com- the record-breaking event. rights in 2013. munications director for councilman The event was held in honor of Street vending in Los Angeles is a Mitch O’Farrell. “But this is a pri- past loved ones, and aims to $500 million industry, according to vately held company and business, raise funds and awareness for the Los Angeles Bureau of Street so we have no control over what hap- Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Services, and comprises over 50,000 pens.” Center. The event included a microbusinesses. Three-quarters sell TCL Theatres, and the Hollywood merchandise like clothing and cell wellness expo, a raffle and spe- Chamber of Commerce declined to courtesy of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services phone accessories. The rest sell food cial performances by Tom Goss offer a comment on the issue. and Larissa Lam. kill people. We should not feel more people die by suicide than Suzy Favor Hamilton, a three- shame for having a mental ill- by car accidents or by homicide. time Olympian, seven-time U.S. ness. We should have compas- They don’t know that suicide is National Champion and record sion. Nobody should feel guilty the second-leading cause of nine-time NCAA Champion run- when somebody dies by suicide. death among 15- to 24-year-olds. ner, led the pre-race warm up. The brain is ill. The brain is ter- They don’t know that 22 veter- She spoke about her brother’s ribly sick. It’s nobody’s fault and ans die every day by suicide. We suicide and her own battle with the pain is too great for that per- are here to replace despair with bipolar disorder and a suicide son.” hope.” attempt. She explained she was Dr. Kita S. Curry, president Over the past 18 years, Alive initially misdiagnosed with and CEO of Didi Hirsch, talked & Running has raised over $2.5 depression and taking anti- about her own depression and million for the Suicide depressants, but that induced suicide attempt as a teenager. Prevention Center, which pro- mania and “some very embar- “When I was 15, I thought I vides lifesaving services to peo- rassing behavior” that hurt her couldn’t do anything right. I ple who have thought about, family and ultimately caused her thought no one would ever love attempted or lost someone to to write her New York Times me. I didn’t know those were suicide. Proceeds from the Bestselling memoir, “Fast Girl: signs of depression and I didn’t event send staffers to the scene A Life Spent Running from know how to make my pain go of a suicide, fund eight- week Madness.” away. And so I thought suicide support groups for people who “Because of my behavior, I was a solution. Luckily, I lived have attempted suicide or are embarrassed so many people, to be here today, helping other grieving a loss and provide chat and people from society shamed people understand suicide and to counselors to teens in crisis who me and they told me what an break the stigma,” she said. “A otherwise wouldn’t call for sup- awful person I was. Shame can lot of people don’t know that port.

(NCJW/LA), sponsored AB 1761, ing from being convicted of crimes authored by Assembly woman their traffickers forced them to Shirley Weber (D-San Diego commit and helps bring forward SexFrom page trafficking 1 bills signed by governor County). The law offers broader information about their traffickers,” than usual protections by expand- trafficking in the state, likely only a number does not include victims those responsible for buying and said Stephanie Richard, policy and ing the definition of commercial snapshot of the total number, who are trafficked within the U.S. selling children for sex by increas- legal services director at CAST. “It sexual exploitation of children, according to the California Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 26 ing jail time and fines. Assembly also prevents future harm to victims incorporating non-violent and Department of Justice. Over half of signed anti-human trafficking bills Bill 1276, authored by that stems from having a criminal non-serious offenses, and allow- record, which can create barriers to those who received services were into law, making California the Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, ing victims to have charges securing employment and hous- victims of sex trafficking, and 35th state to create an affirmative would allow a minor, 15-years-old against them dismissed if their ing.” seven out of ten of whom – when defense specifically for human or younger, to testify at a trial out crimes were a direct result of their identification was possible – were trafficking. of the presence of the defendant trafficking experience, according “As we know, there is no such from the United States. Arrests and “Senate Bill 1322, authored by and jury through closed-circuit to Maya Paley, director of legisla- thing as a child prostitute,” Knabe convictions of human trafficking Senator Holly Mitchell, would TV in human trafficking cases.” tive and community engagement said. “Our focus should be on crimes have steadily increased decriminalize prostitution for Two Los Angeles-based, anti- at the NCJW/LA. bringing to justice those who buy since becoming a felony in minors,” according to Los human trafficking organizations, “By providing an affirmative and sell little girls…In the past two California in 2006. The US Angeles County Supervisor, Don the Coalitions to Abolish Slavery defense for survivors of human years, we have rescued 131 girls; Department of State estimates that Knabe. “Assembly Bill 1771, & Trafficking (CAST), and the trafficking for all non-violent, non- most of whom have been placed in 14,500 – 17,500 victims are traf- authored by Assemblyman Patrick National Council of Jewish serious offenses, this landmark leg- group homes, foster care or back ficked into the U.S. each year. This O’Donnell, turns up the heat on Women of Los Angeles islation protects victims of traffick- with their families.”

abuse surface, and open in another sary to reform the ‘troubled teen California town to continue their industry’ and ensure that abusive abuse under a new name. No longer programs that shut down in one CampsFrom page 1 use isolation, sleep deprivation can these programs, many of which state cannot reopen in another under a different name,” Schiff the bill into law. It was signed on mother to send her to the academy. The Victory Christian Academy claim to be Christian-based, hide said. “This is why I am proud to the last day before the deadline for “My parents tricked me into was closed in the early 1990s after behind their cross, asserting reli- gious exemption to continue tortur- lead a bi-partisan effort in Congress the governor to enact new legisla- going there. It was a religious ther- authorities accused the staff of to regulate these programs nation- tion in 2016. apeutic boarding school that had abusing children in their care. In ing LGBT youth they claim they can ‘cure.’ Thanks to the actions of wide and I will continue to push “This was one of the last ones off-the-wall disciplinary methods,” 2010, Hobbs joined other residents this issue at the federal level.” and I was getting nervous,” Jean Hobbs said. “The ‘get right room’ of the academy and formed our state legislature and our gover- said. “In some respects, this was the was a locked closet. They actually Survivors of Institutional Abuse to nor, LGBT youth – and youth most personal to me. When I think put you in the closet. They used advocate for victims of the so- throughout the state – are protected about these kids being sent to these isolation, sleep deprivation and called troubled youth centers. from the abuses of this industry.” Answers From Page 15 camps, it just felt so cruel.” extreme physical activity.” Hobbs said after nearly 20 years, It is estimated that there are 20 to Jodi Hobbs, founder of the non- Hobbs, who is heterosexual, was she reunited and repaired her rela- 30 companies or organizations in profit Survivors of Institutional at the Victory Christian Academy tionship with her mother. California that offer services for Abuse, worked with the Los from 1989 to 1990 until she turned Jean praised Brown for signing troubled youth. Federal legislators Angeles LGBT Center and Lara on 18. The experience made her feel the bill and said she hopes it are also working on laws that will the bill. At age 17, Hobbs was sent like she had done something becomes a model for other states. expand regulations nationwide. In by her mother to the Victory wrong, and she carried the guilt for “Governor Jerry Brown became July 2015, U.S. Congress members Christian Academy in San Diego, years. a hero to thousands of endangered Adam Schiff (D- Calif.) and Ileana and learned first-hand about the “When I left the place, they had youth – especially LGBT youth – Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) introduced tactics some residential programs transformed me,” Hobbs said. “[I when he signed a landmark bill that HR 3060 – the Stop Child Abuse in use against young people in their found out later] that it was not the will save them from harm and even Residential Treatment Programs care. Hobbs said because her moth- only type of place like this. The death,” Jean said. “These programs for Teens Act. The law is still mak- er had remarried, Hobbs was “act- more I understood, the more I was can no longer shut down in one ing its way through Congress. ing out,” which prompted her able to heal.” California city, after reports of “Federal legislation is still neces- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 31 October 6, 2016

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