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Commissionn passes mansionization relief L.A. advances plans will make housing worse By GreGory Cornfield to eliminate loopholes The building has 40 “house- in McMansion ordinance holds,” tenants said, and some A Hollywood residential group, renters have lived there for By GreGory Cornfield the Yucca-Argyle Tenants decades. Tenants said they heard Association, and the L.A. Tenants about the proposed development More than two years after Union teamed up on Tuesday out- last year and in February were told Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th side their rent-stabilized residence they might be evicted this summer, District, introduced a motion to at 1760 Argyle Ave. which is set to though that has not happened. address the out-of-scale homes be demolished and redeveloped, The proposed mixed-use project cropping up in neighborhoods, displacing tenants during a housing near Capitol Records consists of city planning commissioners crisis. two buildings that include hotel and advanced the effort to help “Stop evictions, save our home,” residential units and space for com- Angelenos battle against the inva- the groups chanted as passing dri- sion of “McMansions.” vers honked in support. See tenants page 26 Last week, the commission approved provisions that neighborhood activists said will help strengthen the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO). More than 50 community members from around the city – courtesy nomoremcmansionsinlosangeles.org identifying as residents of the L.A.’s planning commission approved plans that neighborhood Miracle Mile, Beverly Grove, activists said will strengthen the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance. Carthay Square, Hancock Park and Hollywood – spoke at the and built homes that are bigger large-scale homes and construc- commission hearing as the city and drastically different in terms tion impacts.” continued the years-long move- of style from those around them, The city council has since ment to enforce tighter restrictions which distorts the neighborhoods directed the planning staff to on building sizes. they are invading, according to reform the failed BMO. Los Angeles first established city councilmembers and commu- Shelley Wagers, a Beverly the BMO in 2008 to limit height, nity councils throughout Los Grove resident and member of the setbacks and floor area ratio, and Angeles. group “No More McMansions in to preserve the character of neigh- “Vulnerabilities in the regula- Los Angeles,” said in April when borhoods around the city. tions became more apparent,” the the city released earlier versions However, after the real estate mar- city’s planning department said in of BMO amendments, that they ket rebounded, a rush of develop- a release this year. The BMO was raised concerns in terms of effec- photo by Gregory Cornfield ers took advantage of loopholes “not as effective at curtailing See BMO page 26 Hollywood tenants in a rent-stabilized building fear eviction and said a ballot initiative aimed at helping the housing crisis will only make things worse. State education board nParishioners, police appeal for peace requires LGBT curriculum In wake of violent n attacks, activists march LAUSD, LGBT Center to LAPD station applaud major step By edwin folven forward for equality By GreGory Cornfield More than 100 people marched to the Los Angeles State education leaders last week Police Department’s Wilshire approved a plan that will require Division on July 17 in support LGBT history be taught in all pub- of officers in the wake of recent lic school curricula in a major step violence involving police in the fight for equality, which around the country. LAUSD board president and LAUSD board president Steve The march was organized by District 4 representative Steve Zimmer said including LGBT the Cochran Avenue Baptist Church, on Cochran Avenue Zimmer said is long overdue. history in the state’s framework between San Vicente and Pico photo courtesy of the Cochran Avenue Baptist Church The State Board of Education is long overdue. (SBE) announced that it has adopt- Boulevards. The march was Parishioners from the Cochran Avenue Baptist Church gathered in ed a new History-Social Science LGBT history will now be accu- planned after a gunman shot and solidarity with officers from the LAPD’s Wilshire Division. Framework to update and upgrade rately represented for the first time killed five police officers in instruction and content standards in and that the changes “absolutely” Dallas on July 7 and as a the same day as a shooting in want peace,” Johnson said. “We California for K-12 schools to bring the LGBT community a big response to recent fatal shoot- Baton Rouge, Louisiana in believe ‘prayer ends aggression, include LGBT figures, events, step closer to an equal society. ings of African American men which a gunman shot and killed chaos and evil’ (for which the issues and contributions. “I think the state board of educa- by police in Minnesota and three law enforcement officers. acronym is PEACE). Some of Joey Hernández, educational pol- tion jumped leaps and bounds to Louisiana, pastor Charles “Our goal is to say to the the things we have witnessed icy and programs manager at the incorporate LGBT history,” he said. Johnson said. The march was on police and the people that we recently are outright evil.” Los Angeles LGBT Center said See LGBT page 25 See Wilshire page 25 2 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

21 Japan Earthquake 24 Writers Forum ndependent Writers of Southern Recovery California (IWOSC) presents earn about recovery efforts after the C a l e n d a r I“IWOSC Reads Its Own” on Great East Japan Earthquake of Sunday, July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at L2011 during “Current Status of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena. eird Al” Yankovic takes Reconstruction and Issues of the Fifteen IWOSC members will read over the The Hollywood Devastated Areas of Ofunato, Iwate short excerpts from their work Bowl along with a full orchestra on Prefecture” on Thursday, July 21 at 2 “W including poetry, monologues and Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 p.m. at Japan Foundation Los Angeles. true stories. Admission is free. 695 at 8 p.m. Yankovic is performing dur- Kimiaki Toda, Mayor of Ofunato City, E. Colorado Blvd. (310)773-8075, ing his Mandatory World Tour, fea- will speak. Admission is free. 5700 www.iwosc.org. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. RSVP request turing 30 years of pop culture paro- by emailing [email protected]. dies and original satire. Tickets start at $14. 2301 N. Highland Ave. Art of Barbara Kasten (323)850-2000, www.hollywood- hicago-based artist Barbara Photo Exhibits bowl.com. Kasten, ICA Philadelphia curator eica Gallery LA presents photogra- CAlex Klein and MOCA senior curator phers Andy Summers’ “The Bones Bennett Simpson will lead a tour of Lof Chuang Tzu” and Frank Hallam Comedy Show “Barbara Kasten: Stages” on Sunday, Day’s “Bangkok: Call Waiting” run- njoy an evening of side-splitting July 24 at 3 p.m. at MOCA Pacific ning from Thursday, July 21 through comedy at the “Groundlings Design Center. The exhibit is the first Sept. 6. An opening reception for the EPledge Week” running Friday, July major survey of Kasten’s work and exhibits is on July 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 24 at The highlights nearly five decades of her 8783 Beverly Blvd. (424)777-0341, Groundlings Theatre. Performers career. The group will discuss the www.leicagalleryla.com. include Lauren Burns, Laural artist’s series of elaborately staged Coppock, Josh Duvendeck, Chris abstract color photographs as well as Eckert, Heidi Gardner, Patty her early fiber-based sculptures, Agnes Martin’s Guggenheim, Kiel Kennedy, Anne mixed-media works, experimenta- ‘Gabriel’ lane, Andrew Leeds and Annie tions with cyanotype printing, forays gnes Martin’s little-known 1976 Sertich. Showtimes are 8 p.m., into set design and more recent work. feature film “Gabriel” will be Friday and Saturday; 10 p.m., 8687 Melrose Ave. Ashown on Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 Sunday. 7307 Melrose Ave. www.moca.org/visit/pacific-design- p.m. at 356 Mission. The film loosely www.groundlings.com. center. follows ta 10-year-old boy as he wan- ders around in a landscape. The event is co-presented by the Los Angeles 23 Madeleine Beat Mosaic County Museum of Art and 356 eat Mosaic brings its California Peyroux funk and soul music to Plummer Mission in conjunction with an ongoing usician Madeleine Peyroux Park on Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m. The exhibit at the museum on Martin’s returns to The Broad stage on B band’s influences range from funk, work. Admission is free. 356 S. Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. M classic soul and psychedelic rock to Mission Road. (323)857-6000. photo by Ed Krieger Peyroux’s “Secular Hymns” perfor- afrobeat and jazz. The performance is www.lacma.org. mance features songs combining Veteran Broadway actor Stu James appears as entrepreneur and music part of West Hollywood’s free funk, blues and jazz. Tickets start at mogul John Dolphin in the musical “Recorded in Hollywood” running “Summer Sounds” series. 7377 Santa $75. 1310 Eleventh St., Santa through Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. A blend of rhythm Monica Blvd. www.weho.org/arts. ‘Comedy and Monica. www.thebroadstage.com. Cocktails’ and blues, rock and relevance, “Recorded in Hollywood” tells the story omedian Bill Devlin’s “Comedy of Los Angeles entrepreneur and civil rights activist Dolphin, who made ‘Routine Pleasures’ and Cocktails” show returns on his mark on the national music scene long before Motown existed. Flamenco at Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Written by Matt Donnelly and Jamelle Dolphin, the production features performances C teven Roden, Simon Leung and Hollywood Improv. Devlin mixes an ensemble of 21 performers, a six-piece band, 15 original songs by The Ford ance lovers won’t want to miss Lucky Dragons will present new some of the hottest stand-up comedi- Andy Cooper, and eight covers of songs launched at the Dolphin’s of “Forever Flamenco at the Ford” performances on Sunday, July 24 at 7 ans in the country with surprise S Hollywood record store on Central Avenue in South L.A. Showtimes are on Saturday, July 23 at 8:30 p.m. The p.m. as part of the exhibition “Routine celebrity guests and a band. 8162 D 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m., Fountain Theatre returns to the Ford Pleasures” at the Schindler House in Melrose Ave. (323)651-2583, Amphitheatre stage for an evening of West Hollywood. The performances www.hollywood.improv.com. Sunday. Tickets start at $39. 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. (213)972-4488, www.RecordedInHollywood.com. passionate flamenco dance, music are responses to the site and context of and song. The annual tradition brings the exhibition, but are also a continu- NOW Festival together flamenco artists from L.A. ation of each artist’s ongoing work. oin REDCAT/CalArts for the 13th through 30 and August 4 through 6 at at 6 p.m. at the Los Angeles County and around the world. The lineup Roden will use a grouping of modular annual “New Original Works 8:30 p.m. Each program is a shared Museum of Art. Conceived by includes guitarists Kai Narezo and synthesizers from his collection. J(NOW) Festival” running Thursday to evening of dance, theater and multime- bassist Alex Gershman, Sasha’s Bloc Jose Tanaka, percussionist Joey Lucky Dragons will read poems and Saturday, July 21 through 23, July 28 dia work. General admission is $20. evokes the big band jazz sound of Heredia, singers Antonio de Jerez Leung will present a live and video 631 W. Second St. (213)237-2800, the 1920s to 1940s. The performance and Jesús Montoya, and dancers piece that mirrors his ongoing dia- www.redcat.org. celebrates the exhibition “Reigning Reyes Barrios, Ricardo Chavez, logue with Warren Niesłuchowski, the Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715– Melissa Cruz, Jesus Muñoz, Mizuho subject of his video “War After War” 22 Sasha’s Bloc 2015.” currently ongoing at Sato, Oscar Valero and Daniela (2011). General admission is $18. 835 he jazz collective Sasha’s Bloc LACMA. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Zermeño. Tickets start at $50. 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photo by Edwin Folven Hodge and filmmaker Kim Rocco The event will start at 6:30 p.m. Shields as panelists who will share on Tuesday, July 26, at the Los Perez Hilton Helicopters circle the brush fire in the Hollywood Hills. It took hundreds their personal experiences about Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg of firefighters to put it out. overcoming adversity in a radically Theatre at The Village at Ed Gould Parking and admission are free. changing world for LGBT people. Plaza, located at 1125 N. To RSVP, visit Brush fire erupts in Hollywood Hills “We’re thrilled and grateful to McCadden Pl. lalgbtcenter.org/luminaries. By edwin folven released at that time, while approx- Reyes appointed to L.A. Designated Local Authority from 1985 to 1987. Reyes is a mem- imately 100 firefighters remained at ber of the Los Angeles County Parks More than 200 firefighters and the scene to extinguish flare-ups. Ed Perez Reyes, 57, a Democrat in City Council from 1988 to 2013, and Recreation Commission. He multiple water-dropping heli- Humphrey said firefighters were Los Angeles, has been appointed to including city council member, chief earned a Master of Public Policy copters battled a blaze in the still at the scene on Wednesday to the Los Angeles Designated Local of staff for District 1 and chair of the degree in urban planning from the Hollywood Hills on Tuesday. “make sure it doesn’t rekindle.” No Authority. He has been a land use Planning and Land Use University of California, Los The fire was reported shortly homes were threatened and no consultant at Ed P. Reyes and Management Committee. He was Angeles. after 3 p.m. on July 19 on a hillside injuries were reported. The cause Associates since 2015. Reyes held resource development director at the This position does not require northeast of the Hollywood (101) remains under investigation. several positions at the Los Angeles Spanish Speaking Unity Council Senate confirmation. Freeway and Cahuenga Boulevard. Smoke was visible for miles. Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said LAFD personnel were assisted by firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire spread to approximately 18 acres. Firefighters established a perime- ter around the blaze and the fire was mostly contained by 5:45 p.m., LAFD spokesman Brian Humphrey said. Some crews were West Hollywood '&"563*/( to gather feedback %*"/&.&33*$, about on L.A. Pride The city of West Hollywood will Forever Fabulous host a second community forum in August to encourage conversation and feedback regarding the annual L.A. Pride festival and parade, which is produced by Christopher Street West (CSW) and takes place each June. The first was on July 20 and started after press time. Community members are encouraged to attend and share constructive ideas. “We scheduled these forums so that the community has an opportunity to provide meaningful input,” said West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister. “The first community forum will focus on L.A. Pride 2016 — likes, dislikes and challenges that the city, CSW and community members faced along the way. The second community forum will focus on the future of L.A. Pride in West Hollywood. We hope that people participate and that the discussions are productive.” The second forum will take place GRAND on Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Hollywood Park OPENING Auditorium, at 647 N. San Vicente CELEBRATION Blvd. Meetings will also include a dis- HAPPENING cussion about potential impacts of construction for West Hollywood NOW! Park Master Plan, as well as other considerations. For information about the city of West Hollywood’s upcoming forums, contact the city’s events services division at (323)848-6495. People who are deaf or hearing impaired can call TTY at (323)848- 6496. 4 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

By edwin folven Motorcyclist identified in Transient arrestedDepartment in death off- of victimin founda dumpster in anin alley WeHo in the 8700 icers arrested block of Beverly Boulevard, behind A male suspect described as a Camran and he the now-closed Jerry’s Deli. By edwin folven crash on Olympicnot under theBlvd. influence of alcohol transient was arrested Tuesday for was later turned Lt. Mike Rossun, with the Los or drugs, Childs said. The driver the death of Joie Nicole Kinney, over to sheriff’s Angeles County Sheriff’s A motorcyclist was killed on was not cited or arrested. whose body was found in a trash deputies. Department’s Homicide Bureau, July 17 in a collision that “It was an unfortunate acci- dumpster on July 6 in West The Los said Kinney, 28, was a transient who occurred at 5:45 p.m. on dent,” she said. “The motorcy- Hollywood. Angeles Cou- frequented the neighborhood where Olympic Boulevard at Mansfield clist succumbed to his injuries. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s nty District her body was found. Kinney and Avenue. The man was identified There is a possibility speed was Department released a bulletin on Attorney’s Of- Camran were allegedly in a “dating Abdulla Tario as Thomas Joshua Hover, 46, of factor.” Monday asking for the public’s help fice charged relationship,” according to a press Los Angeles. Hover was taken to Cedars- in finding the man, identified as Camran with Camran release issued Wednesday by the Los Det. L. Childs, with the Los Sinai Medical Center, where he Abdulla Tario Camran, 29. one count of Angeles District Attorney’s Office. If Angeles Police Department’s was pronounced dead at 7:10 Authorities received a tip on murder. He is convicted, Camran faces up to 25 West Traffic Division, said the p.m., said Ed Winter, a Tuesday that Camran was in being held on $2 million bail. years in prison. Anyone with infor- motorcyclist was traveling west spokesman for the Los Angeles Pomona near Towne Avenue and Kinney’s body was found at mation is asked to contact homicide on Olympic Boulevard when he County Coroner’s Office. Arrow Highway. Pomona Police approximately 11:55 a.m. on July 6 detectives at (323)890-5500. collided with a vehicle making a Childs said the investigation is left turn onto Mansfield Avenue. ongoing, and it may take several The unidentified vehicle driver weeks to determine the exact remained at the scene and was cause of the collision. Sheriff’s department video nominated for Emmy The Los Angeles County very small budget to produce Sheriff’s Department has been “We had hundreds something that has had an actual nominated for the 68th annual Los impact in the world, and for that Angeles Area Emmy Awards for its of volunteers ... we are very proud.” Senators call for study on production of a public service who worked long Since its release, the video has video, “Surviving an Active hours on a very been embraced nationwide, with Shooter.” multiple law enforcement agen- benefits of cannabidiol “Surviving an Active Shooter” small budget to cies, organizations, first responder Senators Dianne Feinstein (D- which has posed a significant was nominated in the Independent produce some- groups, and public and private Calif.) and Chuck Grassley (R- obstacle to medical developments Programming category. The nomi- thing that has had companies incorporating the film Iowa), co-chairs of the Senate and research, Feinstein said. nation also recognizes the work of into their employee training pro- Caucus on International Narcotics Thousands of parents nationwide Sgt. Harry Drucker, executive pro- an actual impact grams. It was also the subject of a Control, have introduced the have used CBD oil to help their ducer, and video production spe- in the world.” presentation given at the National Cannabidiol Research Expansion children who suffer from cialist Vance Kotrla, producer. Association of Broadcasters Act, a bill to support research on intractable epilepsy, often with The video was produced in 2015 -Sgt. Harry Drucker, (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. the potential benefits of substances positive results. However, because and provides members of the pub- Los Angeles County “I think this is a great honor and such as cannabidiol (CBD) that are no drug products containing CBD lic with potentially life-saving Sheriff’s Department a testament to the high standards derived from marijuana. have been approved by the Food information on how to respond if that the Video Production Unit In addition to Feinstein and and Drug Administration, CBD is they find themselves in an “active holds itself to,” said Kotrla, who Grassley, the bill is cosponsored unregulated and its effectiveness is shooter” situation. The situations it became eligible for Los Angeles- wrote and directed the nine-minute by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) unpredictable. have become increasingly com- area Emmy consideration. video. “I hope that this will get the and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). “The parents of children with mon in recent years, which “One has to acknowledge the video in front of even more eyes, “I strongly believe that more severe epilepsy and other condi- prompted the creation of the film. team effort that went into the pro- and continue to help spread its research into the potential medical tions are interested in cannabidiol “Surviving an Active Shooter” duction,” said Drucker, who super- message.” benefits of marijuana, specifically to try to ease their children’s symp- can be viewed at vises the department’s Video The 68th Los Angeles Area cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive toms,” Grassley said. “I under- www.activeshooter.lasd.org, as Production Unit. “We had hun- Emmy Awards ceremony will be component of marijuana, is need- stand their interest. Research is well as on the LA36 Los Angeles dreds of volunteers from crew to held at the Television Academy on ed,” Feinstein said. “This narrowly necessary to determine the poten- County Channel and YouTube. actors and the Video Production Saturday, July 23. For information, focused bill takes a responsible tial medical value of cannabidiol, Because it was broadcast on LA36, Unit who worked long hours on a visit www.emmys.com. approach by cutting the red tape and wherever possible, the govern- associated with marijuana ment should help facilitate the sci- research. It paves the way for new entific research needed to give research to be conducted to deter- these parents the answers they mine if cannabidiol can be an need.” Australian national convicted of illicit acts effective medication for serious ill- The goal of the Cannabidiol An Australian geneticist pleaded “As this case makes clear, notice. Cyberspace and internation- nesses, such as intractable epilep- Research Expansion Act is to guilty on July 20 to traveling to Los Homeland Security Investigations al borders will not be barriers to sy. Our bill also maintains safe- ensure research on CBD and other Angeles to engage in illicit sexual is using all of the tools and bringing you to justice.” guards to protect against illegal potentially beneficial marijuana- conduct with a 6-year-old boy. resources at its disposal to combat Quinn will face a federal prison diversion.” derived substances is based on Michael Quinn, 33, of the sexual exploitation of children sentence of 10 to 13 years. Currently, CBD is classified as a sound science while simultaneous- Melbourne, pleaded guilty before by pedophiles who’re trolling the The case was investigated as part dangerous drug. As a result, ly reducing the regulatory barriers United States District Judge John F. internet searching for victims,” said of Project Safe Childhood, a U.S. research on CBD is subject to associated with conducting Walter, who scheduled a sentencing Joseph Macias, special agent in Department of Justice initiative extremely stringent regulations, research on marijuana. hearing for Oct. 3. charge for HSI Los Angeles. launched in 2006 to combat the “Mr. Quinn traveled to the “Pedophiles in the United States, or growing epidemic of child sexual United States to have sex with a anywhere in the world, who believe exploitation and abuse, and HSI’s young child,” said United States they can escape the detection of law Operation Predator, an internation- Attorney Eileen M. Decker. enforcement by traveling to another al initiative to protect children from “Fortunately, law enforcement was county to commit heinous crimes sexual predators. For information Suspect charged with allegedly able to ensure that no child was put against children should be on visit www.justice.gov/psc. in harm’s way and that Mr. Quinn stealing film proceeds would face severe consequences An independent film producer Caro has agreed to surrender to for his conduct.” has been charged with interstate federal authorities and make his Quinn was arrested on May 21 Bogie s Liquor transportation of stolen property first appearance in United States by special agents with U.S. for the theft of nearly $1.5 million District Court on July 27. Immigration and Customs that should have gone to his part- Caro, through his company Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Don’t Drink & Drive - We Deliver!! ner in a film production deal. Broken Rose Productions, Inc. Security Investigations (HSI) when Delivery Hours: 2 pm - 1 am Julio Caro, 56, was charged on entered into a limited liability he arrived at a Los Angeles-area ’ July 12 with moving money to agreement with Yucaipa in early hotel. Quinn was about to pay to New Jersey that had been stolen 2005. The LLC, which was called have sex with a boy, according to from an investment company R-Caro Productions, LLC pro- authorities. COLD BEER! called Yucaipa Corporate duced two films, including According to documents filed in Initiatives Fund I, LP. “Homie Spumoni,” which was the case, the investigation began in Stock Up for Summer BBQs!! When he was charged, prosecu- distributed by Warner Bros. May after undercover agents met We carry the finest in tors also filed a plea agreement in Entertainment. Quinn on a social networking web- which Caro agreed to plead guilty Warner Bros. sent distribution site that caters to individuals with • Beer to the felony offense and admitted proceeds to R-Caro, but the sexual interest in children. Quinn that he stole more than $1.4 mil- money should have gone to admitted during the hearing that he • Wine lion from Yucaipa over five years. Yucaipa, which had provided a told undercover agents he was trav- • Spirits “This defendant exploited his majority of the financing for the eling to Los Angeles for sex. position of trust by stealing money film. Quinn agreed to pay a human • Champagne from a business he had been part- “Caro stole these funds and trafficker $250 to provide him with • Kegs ners with for years,” said United used these funds to pay for his per- a young boy with whom he could 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. sonal expenses, including, but not engage in illicit acts. Once Quinn “Mr. Caro then engaged in another limited to, his mortgage and car arrived in Los Angeles, he was Call us! 323-469-1414 Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am crime by moving the pilfered lease payments,” according to the arrested after paying an undercover www.bogiesliquor.com money across the country.” plea agreement. agent $260. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 July 21, 2016 Councilman David Ryu: Oppose 8150 Sunset Blvd.

CONSTITUENTS MATTER: Over 1,000 constituents, the Neighborhood Council, and West Hollywood are on record in opposition to the controversial 8150 Sunset Boulevard project. You pledged to support communities. Honor your pledge.

SIZE MATTERS. There is a huge difference between a 35% density bonus for affordable housing and a discretionary 300% density bonus. Just look at how incompatible this project is with its neighbors.

LAWS MATTER: The project violates city and state laws that protect the public. Please oppose 8150 Sunset's tripling its square footage, closing the southbound turn-lane at Sunset and Crescent Heights, and using public property (8118 Sunset) for free.

SAFETY MATTERS: The ElR says this project will slow LAFD first responders. Don't let that happen.

Sincerely,

SAVE SUNSET BLVD.

SEND AN EMAIL to [email protected]. Copy this message into your email: Dear Councilman Ryu: Protect the quality of life in our neighborhood. Oppose 8150 Sunset Boulevard. 6 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Artists to use Hollywood utility boxes as their canvas By edwin folven graffiti images. The BID and arts nobody notices and instead makes council are seeking pieces that it an art piece,” said Leron Gubler, New artwork will be coming to could be used in photo ops, president and CEO of the Hollywood Boulevard thanks to a Severson said. He cited the exam- Hollywood Chamber of project being implemented by the ple of artist Colette Miller’s Commerce. “It’s great. Having Hollywood Entertainment District “Global Angel Wings Project” in something like this helps discour- Business Improvement District the downtown arts district, which age graffiti as well. Having some- (BID) and the Hollywood Arts enables people to pose in front of thing like this can be very positive.” Council. “angel wings” painted on a wall for The project is being funded by The BID is calling for L.A.- photographs that look like the per- the BID’s streetscape beautification based artists to submit plans for son in the photo has wings. budget. Businesses within the BID works to be displayed on 10 electri- “We are trying to promote inter- area are assessed an annual fee that cal utility boxes along the boule- active elements of the artworks,” is used for security and improve- vard between Highland Avenue and Severson added. ments to the neighborhoods in the Vine Street. A similar project was “We are hoping they pull their entertainment district. The implemented near Sunset inspiration from the sights and Hollywood Arts Council will vet Boulevard and Vine Street last year. sounds of the neighborhood.” the projects, with the final artworks Matthew Severson, operations The utility boxes, located along selected by the BID’s Streetscape coordinator for the Hollywood the Hollywood Walk of Fame, will and Planning Committee. The art- Entertainment District BID said the enhance the visitor experience, works are expected to be installed the goal is to have works by Los Severson added. The project is sup- by December. Angeles-based artists. The BID will ported by the Hollywood Chamber “It’s something I look forward to give the artists $2,000 stipends to of Commerce, which oversees the continuing each year,” Severson photo courtesy of the HED BID create their projects, which Walk of Fame. said. “It’s an easy way of beautify- Electrical utility boxes near Hollywood boulevard will be decorated similar Severson said should reflect the “It takes what is non-descript and ing the streetscape pretty quickly.” to a project already completed on Sunset Boulevard. Hollywood community. The artworks will be turned into graffiti- resistant vinyl wraps that will cover the utility boxes. The budget for the project is $20,000. “One of the requirements is they be local artists. We want to make sure they represent the local area,” Severson said. “We are seeking painters, graphic designers, illustra- tors and photographers. Whatever medium they are using, we will transfer it into a digital rendering.” The deadline for artists to submit plans for the art projects is July 29. Information and applications are available by visiting www.holly- woodartscouncil.org. Requirements stipulate that the artworks do not have cartoon or Make nominations for WeHo’s Disability Service Awards The city of West Hollywood is gathering nominations for its 18th annual Disability Service Awards. The awards presentation and reception will take place in October as part of the city’s recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month. Since 1999, the city has presented Disability Service Awards to individuals, businesses, media and nonprofit organizations that deserve special recognition for work with people living with disabilities, including accessibility issues, attention to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements or advocacy. Nominations for this year’s Disability Service Awards will be accepted until Friday, August 12 at 5 p.m. Self-nominations are welcome. Honorees will be selected by the city of West Hollywood’s Disabilities Advisory Board at its meeting on Wednesday, August 24. Nomination forms are available on the city’s website at www.weho.org/disabilityser- viceawards. Forms may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by fax to (323)848-6565. For additional information, contact the city of West Hollywood’s Social Services Division at (323)848-6510. People who are deaf or hearing impaired can call TTY (323)848-6496. Hard-copy forms may be mailed to: Kim Patterson, Social Services Division City of West Hollywood, City Hall 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 July 21, 2016 Beverly Hills grapples with ballot initiative specifics n ers. Many residents and stakeholders City council reviews The Beverly Hills City Council on who spoke during public comment project’s impact report Tuesday approved plans to add focused on the word “tower.” By GreGory Cornfield rebuttals and impartial analysis on Councilwoman Kathy Reims the ballot, and for the council to sub- however said “tower” was used When crafting a paragraph – with mit arguments. repeatedly by the developers to a 75-word limit – that could shape a The council also approved lan- describe the Hilton building, refer- community’s skyline and set new guage for the question that will pre- ring to it as the “Wilshire tower,” and precedents in city planning, seman- sent the initiative to voters – which she pointed out that the structure will tics matter. community members and stakehold- be three times as tall as that building. Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry ers said was misleading, mischarac- “I don’t understand how it would terizing, biased, confusing, false, and Wiener learned that Tuesday when be pejorative in one sense and not in rendering courtesy of the Garvey Group “clearly designed to create prejudice the other,” she said. “I think in a way the city council and stakeholders The rendering shows how the proposed development for the Beverly spent much of the evening debating against the proposal.” it is clearer than the original. I don’t Hilton Garden and Open Space Initiative. the specific language, down to each The revised question to be pro- have a problem with it.” word, that he proposed to put on the posed to voters reads as follows: Mayor John Mirisch cited defini- ment one way or another.” approval for buildings of this size, Hilton condominium tower initia- November ballot for the Beverly tions of words like skyscraper and She proposed 75 words to use staff said. The city retained three Hills Garden and Open Space tive – shall an ordinance be adopted tower, and agreed that “tower” is allowing a 26 story (345 feet) resi- instead, and said she supported a pre- consultants to prepare independent Initiative, and many other specifics harmless and appropriate, but said he vious question over the one present- analyses of potential impacts as well. about how it will be presented to vot- dential building instead of two resi- was OK with both proposed ques- dential buildings of 8 stories (101 ed Tuesday. However, the council The consultants looked at plan- ers. tions. feet) and 18 stories (218 feet); chose the updated version. Wiener ning use, aesthetics, shade, open In 2008, the city approved Councilwoman Lili Bosse dis- increasing open space from approxi- said he believes both proposals are space, emergency services, water Beverly Hilton owner Beny agreed. mately 1.25 acres to 1.7 acres for use impartial. and sewer, power, transportation, Alagem’s initial plan to build an 8- “How do you determine what as a private garden that is generally City staff also submitted a report construction, financial impacts to the story building at Wilshire Boulevard ‘reasonable” is?” she asked, to open to the public subject to reason- to identify potential impacts the ini- city and more. and Merv Griffin Way and an 18- explain how ambiguity can lead to able restrictions determined by the confusion. She also said that includ- tiative will have on the city. It was The Beverly Hills Fire story building at Santa Monica property owner; prohibiting any dis- Boulevard and Merv Griffin Way for ing the phrases “prohibiting any dis- prepared by the city within 18 work- Department and Police Department cretionary architectural review; and cretionary architectural review” and ing days and is a “limited report” said they have sufficient staff and 110 residential units. The initiative, reducing graywater use requirement. now set for the November ballot, “reducing graywater,” makes it feel compared to typical environmental resources to serve the proposed pro- The 2008 plan included 3.28 acres “like we’re trying to sway an argu- impact reviews required for city ject. proposes combining the two into a of open space, but did not identify 26-story building along Santa any of it to be open to the general Monica, and designating 1.7 acres public. There will be 3.89 acres of for a garden along Wilshire instead. open space if the initiative passes, At approximately 345 feet, the pro- and the developers will designate 1.7 ject will be 160 taller than any other acres as a private garden that will building in Beverly Hills. generally be accessible to the public The project will not require the – though specifics are not included in city’s standard environmental the initiative in terms of how often it reviews if it is approved by the vot- will be open. ers. But the city’s report on potential Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, who impacts stated that the 26-story was absent, explained in a letter to building would not add to the total the council that she thought language floor area planned for with the first should be “untainted” by choice two buildings. The new initiative wording that could “carry extra would add 10 staff rooms, but main- weight” and sway voters one way or tain 110 residential units, and there the other. would be no loss of parking spaces. “I have never directed anyone how The new initiative also would add to vote, and I won’t start now,” she another outdoor event space, bring- said. ing the total to four. All mitigations Proponents of the measure sug- that applied to the approved 2008 gested deleting the phrase “be adopt- project will also apply if the initiative ed” and “private” from the question, passes. and adding “to be adopted?” at the The project will be the first devel- end, among other suggestions on opment plan to avoid city hall’s how the project should be presented approval by going straight to the vot- to voters.

Boxer touts Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D- think we should look at another CA) last week highlighted new leg- approach for these kinds of epi- islation she plans to introduce – the demics.” Public Health Emergency Where an emergency declaration Preparedness Act – that would create by the president is appropriate for a $3 billion emergency public health natural disasters, public health emer- fund within the Department of gencies can be largely preventable if Health and Human Services the response is timely and effective. (HHS). For example, if the CDC had the The fund could be used if a public authority and resources to act and health emergency or potential public respond to emerging threats, they health emergency were declared by could intervene and control an infec- the Secretary of HHS or if emer- tious disease outbreak before the gency operations are activated by the threat becomes a full-blown epidem- Director of the Centers for Disease ic. Control and Prevention (CDC). Under the Public Health Boxer discussed her bill, which Emergency Preparedness Act, fund- will be introduced later this year, at a ing could be used to combat the Zika hearing on the risks and response to virus, which is transmitted by bites the Zika virus in the Western from the same kinds of mosquitos Hemisphere with CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden and other federal offi- that carry dengue, yellow fever and cials. chikungunya, and can also be trans- “We need to act and we need to act mitted through sexual intercourse. now. This threat is real and it’s dan- In most cases the symptoms of gerous,” Boxer said. “We cannot Zika are mild, but increasing data play politics with a public health epi- have shown that the virus can cause demic. This crisis is only getting serious health issues. Research has worse and many more lives could be linked the virus to severe birth changed forever without a proper defects, including microcephaly in response. babies born to infected mothers, as “It’s absolutely critical that well as possible neurological effects Congress pass a bipartisan, sensible and paralysis in adults. Zika funding bill that both sides can The Zika virus has already infect- agree to. The Senate has already ed 1,133 people across the United passed such a bill,” she said. “I also States, according to the CDC. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 July 21, 2016 Beverly Hills grapples with ballot initiative specifics n ers. Many residents and stakeholders City council reviews The Beverly Hills City Council on who spoke during public comment project’s impact report Tuesday approved plans to add focused on the word “tower.” By GreGory Cornfield rebuttals and impartial analysis on Councilwoman Kathy Reims the ballot, and for the council to sub- however said “tower” was used When crafting a paragraph – with mit arguments. repeatedly by the developers to a 75-word limit – that could shape a The council also approved lan- describe the Hilton building, refer- community’s skyline and set new guage for the question that will pre- ring to it as the “Wilshire tower,” and precedents in city planning, seman- sent the initiative to voters – which she pointed out that the structure will tics matter. community members and stakehold- be three times as tall as that building. Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry ers said was misleading, mischarac- “I don’t understand how it would terizing, biased, confusing, false, and Wiener learned that Tuesday when be pejorative in one sense and not in rendering courtesy of the Garvey Group “clearly designed to create prejudice the other,” she said. “I think in a way the city council and stakeholders The rendering shows how the proposed development for the Beverly spent much of the evening debating against the proposal.” it is clearer than the original. I don’t Hilton Garden and Open Space Initiative. the specific language, down to each The revised question to be pro- have a problem with it.” word, that he proposed to put on the posed to voters reads as follows: Mayor John Mirisch cited defini- ment one way or another.” approval for buildings of this size, Hilton condominium tower initia- November ballot for the Beverly tions of words like skyscraper and She proposed 75 words to use staff said. The city retained three Hills Garden and Open Space tive – shall an ordinance be adopted tower, and agreed that “tower” is allowing a 26 story (345 feet) resi- instead, and said she supported a pre- consultants to prepare independent Initiative, and many other specifics harmless and appropriate, but said he vious question over the one present- analyses of potential impacts as well. about how it will be presented to vot- dential building instead of two resi- was OK with both proposed ques- dential buildings of 8 stories (101 ed Tuesday. However, the council The consultants looked at plan- ers. tions. feet) and 18 stories (218 feet); chose the updated version. Wiener ning use, aesthetics, shade, open In 2008, the city approved Councilwoman Lili Bosse dis- increasing open space from approxi- said he believes both proposals are space, emergency services, water Beverly Hilton owner Beny agreed. mately 1.25 acres to 1.7 acres for use impartial. and sewer, power, transportation, Alagem’s initial plan to build an 8- “How do you determine what as a private garden that is generally City staff also submitted a report construction, financial impacts to the story building at Wilshire Boulevard ‘reasonable” is?” she asked, to open to the public subject to reason- to identify potential impacts the ini- city and more. and Merv Griffin Way and an 18- explain how ambiguity can lead to able restrictions determined by the confusion. She also said that includ- tiative will have on the city. It was The Beverly Hills Fire story building at Santa Monica property owner; prohibiting any dis- Boulevard and Merv Griffin Way for ing the phrases “prohibiting any dis- prepared by the city within 18 work- Department and Police Department cretionary architectural review; and cretionary architectural review” and ing days and is a “limited report” said they have sufficient staff and 110 residential units. The initiative, reducing graywater use requirement. now set for the November ballot, “reducing graywater,” makes it feel compared to typical environmental resources to serve the proposed pro- The 2008 plan included 3.28 acres “like we’re trying to sway an argu- impact reviews required for city ject. proposes combining the two into a of open space, but did not identify 26-story building along Santa any of it to be open to the general Monica, and designating 1.7 acres public. There will be 3.89 acres of for a garden along Wilshire instead. open space if the initiative passes, At approximately 345 feet, the pro- and the developers will designate 1.7 ject will be 160 taller than any other acres as a private garden that will building in Beverly Hills. generally be accessible to the public The project will not require the – though specifics are not included in city’s standard environmental the initiative in terms of how often it reviews if it is approved by the vot- will be open. ers. But the city’s report on potential Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, who impacts stated that the 26-story was absent, explained in a letter to building would not add to the total the council that she thought language floor area planned for with the first should be “untainted” by choice two buildings. The new initiative wording that could “carry extra would add 10 staff rooms, but main- weight” and sway voters one way or tain 110 residential units, and there the other. would be no loss of parking spaces. “I have never directed anyone how The new initiative also would add to vote, and I won’t start now,” she another outdoor event space, bring- said. ing the total to four. All mitigations Proponents of the measure sug- that applied to the approved 2008 gested deleting the phrase “be adopt- project will also apply if the initiative ed” and “private” from the question, passes. and adding “to be adopted?” at the The project will be the first devel- end, among other suggestions on opment plan to avoid city hall’s how the project should be presented approval by going straight to the vot- to voters.

Boxer touts Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act

By edwin folven New plan may Mitchellsave Camera the Company Factory until by a nightclub, in WeHoa restaurant and fit- 1946, according to the Los Angeles ness center. A developer who wants to build a Conservancy’s website. It was later Alkire said once the DEIR is com- mixed-use project on Robertson used as a military salvage depot and plete, members of the public will Boulevard in West Hollywood has furniture factory. have 45 days to submit comments. announced plans to reconfigure and The building was purchased in The project will be considered dur- preserve part of a building known as 1967 by architect and artist Ron ing public meetings held by the West the Factory that once housed a cam- Buck, who renamed it the Factory Hollywood Historic Preservation era company and the Studio One and turned it into an invitation-only Commission, the West Hollywood nightclub. nightclub. The nightclub closed in Planning Commission and the full Developer Faring Capital pro- 1972, but reopened two years later as city council. Faring Capital also posed “repositioning” approximately Studio One, once one of the most plans to hold public meetings “to 140-feet of the two-story Factory popular clubs in West Hollywood for share the project and hear directly building so it will run north and the LGBT community. Studio One from all interested community stake- south facing Robertson Boulevard, remained open until 1988. In the holders,” said Darren Embry, direc- photo by Edwin Folven just south of Santa Monica years since, the building has housed tor of community development for Part of a building on Robertson Boulevard known as the Factory would Boulevard. The Factory building other nightclubs. It is now occupied Faring Capital. be preserved under a new plan announced by Faring Capital. currently occupies a parcel that runs east and west between Robertson Boulevard and North La Peer Drive. Faring Capital has submitted plans to build Robertson Lane, a hotel and retail complex between Robertson Boulevard and La Peer Drive. Faring Capital CEO Jason Illoulian said the decision was made after consultations with community members and preservationists in West Hollywood. The initial Robertson Lane plans were submitted to West Hollywood planning officials in 2014. “Robertson Lane and the Factory’s preservation is a perfect example of community collabora- tion and environmental guidelines working exactly as they should, enabling responsible development to move forward,” Illoulian said in a statement. “We now have a project that both celebrates our community’s history and gives these important structures new life.” A draft environmental impact report (DEIR) is currently being prepared for the project and it should be completed later this summer, said Jennifer Alkire, senior planner for the city of West Hollywood. The project calls for a hotel with 241 rooms, as well as shopping and public parking. “We are looking at two aspects of the building (in terms of preservation). First is its relationship with Mitchell Camera, and [second] as the location of Studio One,” Alkire added. “We are analyzing the project. It could have impacts in the context of (historic) significance. We will find out when the draft [EIR] is released.” The new plan was met with opti- mism by some preservation groups in West Hollywood. “[The redesigned proposal] … could be a template for future coop- eration as a win-win for all involved,” the West Hollywood Preservation Alliance said in a statement. “The West Hollywood Preservation Alliance understands Faring Capital is no longer consider- ing the alternative of full demolition of the Factory, which is a gesture much appreciated. The alliance looks forward to reviewing the specific details of the alternatives to con- serve and preserve the Factory itself, as well as the design of the site as a whole, which will be possible when the environmental impact report is released.” The Los Angeles Conservancy is also optimistic about the new plan announced by Faring Capital. “We appreciate Faring’s willing- ness to work closely with us over the past year and listen to the concerns of the preservation community,” said Linda Dishman, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy. “They have made meaningful changes by removing full demolition from their proposed project and we look forward to the details.” The three-story Factory building was built in 1929 and housed the Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 July 21, 2016 Community celebrates CongressmanCongressman Ted W. Lieu (D calls - for guidelines oning it toransomware make clear that ransomware Los Angeles) recently called for “I am pleased the attacks constitute a breach under homeless center renovation support for new guidance by the Department of HIPAA and HITECH regulations. U.S. Department of Health and The office was also tasked with pre- Human Services on responding to Health and Human senting clear parameters on how to ransomware attacks. Services has respond to protect the public. “I am pleased the Department of “The guidance is a substantial Health and Human Services has responded to the improvement in making sure that responded to the concerns and concerns and hospitals and health providers take issued guidance making clear that issued guidance...” steps to address the threat of ran- most ransomware and malware somware and to notify the public,” attacks should be considered a -Congressman Ted W. Lieu Lieu added. “However, the guid- breach under the HITECH law,” ance may have some room for Lieu said. “This means ransomware improvement when it comes to and malware intrusions would be cern that hospitals and health responding to the public safety subject to risk assessments and dis- providers lacked clear rules and reg- threat posed by ransomware. The closure requirements. I am also ulations about how to respond to authority granted to HHS by pleased the Office of Civil Rights ransomware attacks. In May, the HIPAA and HITECH is limited to updated and reinforced best prac- U.S. Department of Health and protecting privacy concerns. tices on how to respond to and mit- Human Services Office of Civil Statutory changes may be necessary igate the effects of ransomware Rights announced it would issue in order to enable HHS and the attacks to ensure continued access guidance to health providers on industry to better collaborate and to personal health information and how to respond to ransomware respond. I will continue to meet availability of health care services.” attacks under HIPAA and HITECH. with experts, officials and advo- After several high profile ran- On June, 27, Lieu and cates in the field to determine the somware attacks against U.S. hospi- Congressman Will Hurd wrote a let- best approach to protect the public tals in March, Lieu expressed con- ter to the Office of Civil Rights urg- from these cyber-attacks.”

ThresholdThe Los Angeles County raised Board fortax bills business for many small businesspropertyment,” said assessment Brian J. Stiger, director of Supervisors on July 19 unani- owners. of the Los Angeles County mously approved Assessor Jeffrey “[The] vote will allow my staff Department of Consumer and Prang’s initiative to raise the mini- to refocus our efforts on larger Business Affairs. “We applaud the photo courtesy of the 13th District Council District Office mum threshold for business per- assessments while dispensing with decision by the board of supervi- Members of the Hollywood community recently celebrated the re- sonal property assessments from a requirement that costs the county sors and the assessor to institute a opening of The Center at Blessed Sacrament on Selma Avenue, which $2,000 to $5,000. money and creates challenges for higher tax threshold which should is part of the countywide system of homeless service providers. Prang launched the initiative to business owners,” Prang said. “In allow many small businesses to The building, which houses supportive services for homeless indi- reduce government bureaucracy fact, approximately 50,000 busi- thrive.” viduals, recently underwent a $2 million renovation made possible and eliminate the property tax bur- ness owners will see combined Los Angeles County Treasurer through a Los Angeles City Council motion initiated by Councilman den for some small business own- property tax relief of roughly $3.2 and Tax Collector Joseph Kelly Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. The facility is located in a former con- ers. million.” also supports the increase because vent at the Blessed Sacrament parish, and now serves homeless adults. The Los Angeles County Office The initiative is one component of its positive effect on taxpayers. Showers, clothing, food, job placement and other services to help get of the Assessor was previously of the Los Angeles County Board “Small or low dollar billings are people off the streets are available. O’Farrell said the project would required to assess business person- of Supervisors’ Small Business easy for taxpayers to overlook or not have been possible without the support of former Los Angeles al property – such as furniture and Initiative, a five-year program to forget about when updating their County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, the Fred and June MacMurray equipment – valued at more than help small businesses transition to billing address,” Kelly said. “If Foundation, the Robert Green Foundation, the Ahmanson Foundation $2,000. However, in many assess- paying the county’s new minimum bills go unpaid, taxpayers incur and the Aileen Getty Foundation. ments, the cost of completing the wage. penalties and costs as well as a Pictured is O’Farrell’s chief of staff Jeanne Min presenting a procla- assessment exceeded the property “Growing and supporting small potential tax lien.” mation from the city to Theale “Stormy” Haupt, who served as project tax collected. Raising the mini- businesses is an initiative of the For information, visit us online manager for the center during the three-year renovation. mum amount liminates property highest priority for our depart- at www.assessor.lacounty.gov.

Progress with fuel economy standards applauded Feuer nominates new member Senator Dianne Feinstein (D- “[The] report is great news, con- the strongest possible CAFE Calif.) has praised progress made firming that technological innova- (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) to city ethics commission by auto makers in improving vehi- tion has made it more efficient for program nationwide.” Los Angeles City Attorney Mike “I’m confident cle fuel economy. automakers to increase the fuel Feinstein was a lead sponsor of Feuer has nominated Andrea The senator recently released a economy of their cars. Given the the “ten-in-ten” fuel economy law, Sheridan Ordin to the Los Angeles Andrea will play a statement about a report issued by demonstrated success of the pro- enacted in December 2007 as part City Ethics Commission. Ordin is a significant role in the U.S. Department of gram, I encourage the administra- of a comprehensive energy pack- former United States Attorney for advancing the Transportation, the U.S. tion to pursue the strongest possible age. The law requires an increase in the Central District of California. Environmental Protection Agency standards going forward,” Feinstein average fuel economy standards for “Andrea Ordin has devoted her ethics and California Air Resources Board said. “Ever more efficient cars vehicles by at least 10 miles per gal- remarkable career in public service commission’s that shows automakers are exceed- would mean greater savings for lon over 10 years. It also requires to the pursuit of justice. She’s been essential mission of ing federal benchmarks for consumers and emissions reduc- the federal government to set a a groundbreaking leader, tackling helping build public improved fuel economy. The report tions for the American people. I’m maximum feasible fuel economy tough problems with exceptional states that automakers in 2014 out- also proud that California is playing standard each year. The law marked integrity, skill and insight,” Feuer trust in our city’s performed the standards by 1.4 a leadership role, partnering with the largest increase in fuel efficien- said. “I’m confident Andrea will government and miles per gallon. the federal government to push for cy targets in more than two decades. play a significant role in advancing electoral process.” the ethics commission’s essential mission of helping build public -Los Angeles City Attorney trust in our city’s government and Mike Feuer electoral process.” Ordin has 40 years of experience BOEThe California announces State Board of reductionpolicy matter within thein discretion statestruction gasoline and maintenance tax of public in public and private sector leader- senior counsel at Morgan Lewis Equalization (BOE) announced that of the board.” roads and mass transit. ship, including service at the feder- and Bockius for 18 years. the state excise tax on gasoline The board approved the 2.2-cent Although Californians will pay al, state and local levels. She was Additionally, Ordin served as pres- dropped by 2.2 cents per gallon at tax rate reduction at its February less in state excise tax on gasoline the first woman ever appointed to ident of the Los Angeles County the beginning of the month. meeting. The board has been starting July 1, the BOE warned that serve as United States Attorney for Bar Association. The reduction lowered the excise required to adjust the excise tax rate it does not generally translate to the Central District of California, The Los Angeles City Ethics tax rate from 30 cents to 27.8 cents on gasoline since 2010, when two lower overall prices at the pump, and only the third to serve as a U.S. Commission is made up of mem- per gallon for the 2016-17 fiscal budget trailer bills collectively which are determined by global fac- attorney in the nation’s history. bers appointed by the city attorney, year, effective through June 30, known as the fuel tax swap took tors. According to the United States Ordin later became Chief mayor, city council president, city 2017. effect. Energy Information Administration, Assistant Attorney General for council president pro tem and the “California requires the BOE to The board sets the rate annually gasoline prices are driven by crude California; was the first woman to city controller. Feuer nominated adopt a revenue-neutral excise tax so that over a three-year period, the oil prices, refining costs, and distrib- serve as Los Angeles County Ordin for a term ending on June 30, rate for each fiscal year, and when amount of revenue collected under ution and marketing costs. Crude oil Counsel and was elected president 2021. The appointment will be the selling price of gasoline falls, we the fuel tax swap is the same as what prices – which are affected by of the Los Angeles Police reviewed by the Los Angeles City are legally obligated to reduce the would have been collected under the worldwide economic growth, Commission. She also has exten- Council’s Rules, Elections, excise tax accordingly,” said BOE prior gasoline tax rate. The excise regional economies, supply and sive experience in the private sec- Intergovernmental Relations and Chairwoman Fiona Ma. “This is a tax on gasoline goes to the State demand – are the largest factor tor, including as a partner and Neighborhoods Committee. mathematical formality and not a Transportation Fund for the con- affecting gasoline prices. 12 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

City gives laptops to CoalitionSix state-based community organizes orga- Participating voter organizations registration are the critical moment indrive our nation’s his- nizations and networks have Alliance of Californians for tory,” said Angelica Salas, execu- launched a statewide effort to regis- Community Empowerment, Asian tive director for the Coalition for young people in need ter 80,000 new voters as part of the Pacific Environmental Network, Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Million Voters Project (MVP). The California Calls, the Coalition for Angeles. “People of color and project is targeting unregistered vot- Humane Immigrant Rights of Los immigrants in California have an ers in in communities of color, col- Angeles, Mobilize the Immigrant opportunity to make their mark in lege campuses and in low-income Vote and PICO California. history by turning out to vote in and immigrant neighborhoods. “This campaign kicks off at a large numbers.”

photo courtesy of the 10th Council District Office Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, 10th District, recently surprised hundreds of local students with free refurbished laptops and four years of free WiFi. The computers were provided by OurCycle LA, a new program founded by Wesson and administered by the city of Los Angeles. OurCycle LA refurbishes city-owned computers and distributes them to low-income individuals citywide. Recipients are required to attend a digital literacy training program that teaches them how to use the computers and provides job training. The program also minimizes the city’s electronic waste output. “We’ve found an innovative way to keep our city in the forefront of the green economy and provide underserved students with access to the tools that will improve their lives for years to come,” Wesson said. “Now more than ever, it’s important that we make sure our young people are receiving the proper training in order to succeed in today’s technologically advanced world.” Since its inception, OurCycle LA has distributed nearly $70,000 in computers and other devices, and diverted nearly $100,000 in E- waste away from landfills. “We are living in a digital age. OurCycle LA is way to keep old city computers out of our landfills, give jobs to local youth to refurbish them and provide families in need with the tools and training to dig- itally compete,” said Ted Ross, general manager of the city’s Information Technology Agency. The program is a public-private partnership between the city, nonprofit organizations and social. The nonprofit human-I-T refurbishes the city’s surplus computers. Other partners, including the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, the city’s Information Technology Agency, Department of General Services and Bureau of Sanitation also partner for the program. “We’re honored to partner with OurCycle LA and equip Angelenos with an in-home computer, internet connection and digital literacy training,” said Gabe Middleton, co-founder and CEO of human-I-T. “Our system of refurbishing unwanted technology provides an innovative approach to creating opportunities for those in need. OurCycle LA really ensures thousands of families have better access to career and educational resources.”

Metro to host meeting on

PurpleThe Los Line Angeles construction County 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Metropolitan Transportation Participants will receive updates Authority (Metro) is holding a on the Western, La Brea, Fairfax community meeting on construc- and La Cienega subway stations. tion of the Purple Line Extension, For information about the meeting, Section 1 this evening, July 21 call (213)922-6934, email purpleli- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Petersen [email protected] or visit Automotive Museum, fourth Floor, www.metro.net/purplelineext.

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Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 July 21, 2016 Supervisors celebrate WeHoThe West Hollywoodcity council City sign a petition supports to work together togunfor gun controls violence are complex, but Council on Monday unanimously find new ways to advance specific Everytown for Gun Safety advo- approved adopting a resolution in principles. They include punishing cates that real change on a few Moreno’s contributions support of joining Mayors Against to the maximum extent of the law issues such as background checks, Illegal Guns – a coalition of mayors criminals who possess, use and traf- domestic violence, online gun sales working together to “do more to fic in illegal guns; targeting and and illegal gun trafficking, could protect our cities and towns from holding accountable irresponsible lead to laws and policies that save gun violence.” gun dealers who break the law by lives. Staff will send signed copies of knowingly selling guns to straw pur- The city of West Hollywood has a the adopted resolution to the offices chasers; extending background history of supporting legislation to of President Barack Obama, Senator check requirements to all gun sales, strengthen gun control measures and Dianne Feinstein, Governor Jerry including the private sales that take enhance public safety. The city has Brown, Everytown for Gun Safety place online and at gun shows; adopted over a dozen resolutions and other partners. opposing all federal efforts to restrict supporting restricted access to Mayors Against Illegal Guns is a cities’ right to access, use and share firearms and enhancing federal and coalition of mayors who support trace data for enforcement; working state gun control laws. West doing more to protect towns and to develop and use technologies that Hollywood was the first city in the cities from gun violence. In 2006, aid in the detection and tracing of nation to ban the sale of “Saturday former New York City Mayor illegal guns; supporting all local Night Specials” or “junk guns.” The Michael Bloomberg and former state and federal legislation that tar- city was also one of the first cities in Boston Mayor Thomas Menino gets illegal guns; and coordinating the nation to require gun dealers lo founded Mayors Against Illegal legislative, enforcement and litiga- warn consumers of the dangers Guns as a coalition of 15 mayors. tion strategies. associated with keeping a loaded Since then, they have built a biparti- Every day, 91 Americans are firearm in the home and led the san group of more than 1,000 cur- killed by gun violence – over 30,000 charge to create a network of cities rent and former mayors from nearly Americans annually. Americans are supporting this initiative. The goals every state to fight for gun control 25 times more likely to be murdered of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns laws. with a gun than people in other coalition is consistent with existing Mayors who join the coalition developed countries. The reasons city of West Hollywood policy.

photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s Office Los Angeles County Supervisors Hilda Solis (left) and Sheila Kuehl (right) recently joined actress Rita Moreno at The Music Center’s inaugural “Summer Soirée,” on July 7. Moreno was honored for her contributions to the arts, and the event included a performance Metro program trains women to ‘build’ Los Angeles of Alexei Ratmansky’s “Firebird.” Twenty-one women last week opportunity for women to enter the being introduced to a world they graduated from the first Los predominantly male world of con- may not have seen as a real possi- Angeles County Metropolitan struction with support, training and bility,” said Metro CEO Phil Transportation Authority (Metro) encouragement from Metro,” said Washington. “This is only one all-female construction “boot Metro board member Jacquelyn example of what Metro can accom- camp” as part of the Women Build Dupont-Walker. “Metro meets its plish when building major transit Congressman joins leaders Metro Los Angeles program. goal of hiring women for our con- construction projects. We’re pro- The program included six weeks struction projects. And women gain viding women with training and opposing super PACs of training at Los Angeles Trade a secure, well-paid job that is career support that move beyond tradi- Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los PACs,” Lieu said. “It is time to get Technical College (LATTC) in oriented.” tional careers.” Angeles) on July 7 joined big money out of politics. Since downtown. The boot camp trained In early 2012, the Metro Board Metro created a task force to Congressman Walter Jones (R- the Speechnow.org v. Federal participants on heavy lifting, shov- of Directors approved the Project recruit qualified women candidates North Carolina) and Senator Jeff Election Commission decision, the eling and wheelbarrow use, among Labor Agreement (PLA) and for apprenticeship and placement Merkley (D-Oregon) as lead plain- amount of money spent on our other activities. Construction Career Policy (CCP). with all trades on Metro construc- tiffs in filing a complaint before elections has exploded, adding to “This is an excellent and unique Both policies were designed to help tion projects. Next, the graduates the Federal Election Commission the public perception of election more people get jobs on Metro con- will advance to the next steps, (FEC) seeking to end super PAC corruption. Americans across the struction projects. which include an interview and contributions. political spectrum want to see their Metro’s program also requires placement process. The filing aims to reverse the elected officials responsive to Becerra’s green contractors to comply with manda- Metro will track the progress of 2010 federal appeals court ruling them instead of [to] the ultra- tory goals of 6.9 percent female participants for one year after the in SpeechNow.org v. FEC, which wealthy.” participation in what has tradition- graduation ceremony to determine cleared the way for the unlimited A recent investigation revealed amendment ally been a male-dominated indus- the success of the effort and to plan super PACs that currently exist. that over 40 percent of super PAC try. Female participation is now 3.2 future endeavors. For information, The lower court ruling – and not contributions in the U.S. came fails to pass percent. call Miriam Long at (213)922-7249 the Supreme Court – made unlim- from only 50 people and their rela- Congressman Xavier Becerra “More and more women are or email [email protected]. ited super PAC contributions pos- tives. (D-CA) released a statement after sible. The FEC complaint alleges “The idea that the top 1 percent the House failed to pass an amend- that super PACS have now become of the top 1 percent can essentially ment he introduced to the fiscal ways for wealthy donors to evade buy an election is a threat to our year 2017 Department of the campaign contribution limits democracy,” Lieu added. “We are Interior, Environment, and Related Councilman leads forum aimed at preventing corruption and not an oligarchy. Progress happens Agencies Appropriations Act. the appearance of corruption. when people stand up and demand According to Becerra’s office, “I am honored to join my col- a change. The vast majority of the the amendment would have on ridgeline ordinance leagues and Free Speech for American people want to see lim- removed a section which blocks the People as one of the lead plaintiffs its to campaign contributions. It is Environmental Protection Agency to compel the Federal Election time we address these inequities (EPA) from ensuring that industries Commission to enforce federal and advocate for change to our handling hazardous substances set contribution limits on super campaign finance system.” aside sufficient funds to clean up sites they contaminate. “Polluters, not taxpayers, should pay to clean up their contamination,” Becerra said. “American tax- WeHo seeks public input on payers shouldn’t be on the hook for this kind of toxic damage done by industries to the environment and proposedDue to the comments small received lotwebsite, ordinance at planning.lacity.org, upon the people who live and work during the public hearing and out- under “News” and “Small Lot nearby. It will cost approximately reach process, the Los Angeles Code Amendment and Policy $40,000 per home to clean up photo courtesy of the 5th District Council Office Planning Department has added Update.” Exide’s lead contamination. That Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, recently time to further refine the language The Small Lot Code could mean $400,000,000 in hosted a meeting with community leaders and representatives of the of both the Small Lot Code Amendment and Design Standards cleanup costs before this matter is city’s planning department to discuss approving a ridgeline ordinance Amendment and Design Standards. are being issued for an additional resolved. No one knows how much to protect the city’s peaks from over development. The planning Additional documents have been round of public review and com- of that cost Exide is prepared to department will submit a report to the city council with options for added such as a summary sheet, ment. cover. moving forward with new legislation and planning guidelines to pro- revised frequently asked questions Please direct written comments “We will continue fighting to tect ridgelines and peaks. Pictured from left are Tom Rothman, of the and an overview of the draft map or questions by Aug. 8, 2016 to: hold the Exides of the world liable Los Angeles City Planning Department; 5th Council District senior standards. Simon Pastucha, Senior City for the dangerous toxic mess they planning director Faisal Alserri, 5th District chief of staff Joan Pelico; The latest draft of the Code Planner, at simon.pastucha@lac- leave behind. Meanwhile, we don’t Don Loze, of the Benedict Canyon Association (BCA) and Bel Air Amendment and Design Standards ity.org; Connie Chauv, Planning need Congress to make things Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council (BABCNC); Kevin Keller, of includes refinements that are in Assistant, at connie.chauv@lac- worse for taxpayers by protecting the Los Angeles City Planning Department; BAPCNC president Robin response to the comments received. ity.org; or Elaheh Kerachian, polluters from owning up to their Greenberg; Koretz; Nickie Miner, of BCA and BABCNC, and Bob The documents are available on Planning Assistant, at elaheh.ker- financial responsibility to pay for Schlesinger, of BCA and BABCNC. the Department of City Planning’s [email protected]. their pollution.” 14 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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It’s quite the party for brunch at Bagatelle on La Cienega

bouncer was stationed at Liberato was the Chef de Cuisine at the entrance. A Ferrari was The Whisper Lounge at The Grove parked in front. Pulsating and later worked with the Son of a music and dim lights emanated Gun team in Los Angeles, and at Afrom inside the restaurant. All of BLT Steak LA, before leading the this was a big surprise for Sunday kitchen at Bagatelle Los Angeles. brunch at Bagatelle on La Cienega The day we dined the computers Blvd. were down, so it took a while to I’ve never been to a brunch that By Jill Weinlein receive our fare. We didn’t mind, offers a club-like atmosphere dur- because the dining room was so ing the day. I’m not talking coun- entertaining. Later, Liberato try-club, I’m talking night club, approached our table to apologize where a well-dressed man at the led us to our table. Once seated, our for the hiccups in the kitchen. “The entrance checks each guest’s dri- very French and charming server, orders weren’t getting to me as vers license. For brunch? Just you Anthony, brought us flutes of quickly as I would have liked,” he wait. mimosas to sip while looking over said. Dining at Bagatelle is so much the menu. more than just food – it’s a lifestyle. The menu states “Bagatelle is not It was as if I’d been invited to a lav- responsible for whatever transpires “Bagatelle is not ish party in South Beach, Florida or during or after brunch, including the South of France. The servers are but not limited to: incidental dam- responsible for mostly young and handsome ages, impairment, broken heels, whatever transpires Frenchmen wearing white t-shirts loss of memory, loss of during or after that say “Champagne s’il vous girlfriend/boyfriend, lost keys, wal- plait” and the hashtag #champagne- lets, shirts or any other belong- brunch, photo by Jill Weinlein society. Female servers wear simi- ings….Brunch at your own risk.” including but Handsome servers don t-shirts saying “Champagne, s’il vous plait!” and lar shirts with Daisy Duke shorts. Cocktails are named “Girl from not limited to …. they gladly keep the mimosas coming at Bagatelle on La This is the only Bagatelle in Rio” made with Veev Acai vodka, California. There are locations in serrano pepper, lemon, mint and Brunch New York, Rio, Miami, Dubai, St. passion fruit. Another, “Fuzzy Bee” at your own risk.” Tropez, St. Paulo, and Punta del is made with Hendrick’s gin, laven- truffle sauce on brioche. The salade with sautéed lobster, poached eggs, Este in Uruguay. der honey, lemon and champagne. Bagatelle with bibb lettuce, fine and Hollandaise sauce on an Located in the former boudoir The scene is lively as guests mix herbs and shredded Parmesan English muffin. The 10 oz. NY space in front of STK, the decor in it up with diners at nearby tables. When our dishes did arrive, the cheese was too slick with mustard steak frites is served with a sauce au this multi-level restaurant is black Our server brought us a bakery tuna tartare was hidden under a vinaigrette. Next time, I will poivre. and white with large chandeliers basket filled with jalapeño and mound of large taro chips. As we request the dressing on the side. Next time you want to celebrate a dimly lighting the room. The room cheddar biscuits, croissants and removed the chips, we found fresh My friend Shaena raved about special occasion, gather your fami- brightens when trays of shot glasses mini fruit and cinnamon pastries ahi tuna chopped with smooth avo- the brioche French Toast served ly and friends for brunch at of vodka, cucumber, lime, lavender and told us about the executive cado that was similar to guacamole, with a homemade strawberry- Bagatelle for a raucous, fun Sunday and a sparkler are delivered to chef. and a soy and citrus vinaigrette. maple marmalade and whipped afternoon. tables. The party atmosphere is Growing up in France, Robert The soy sauce overpowered the creme fraiche. Bagatelle hours are Friday and splashed on social media sites, as Liberato has had an impressive lighter citrus flavor. Other menu items include eggs Saturday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday guests are constantly tagging and career working with culinary The Croque Madame with a fried Copenhagen with smoked salmon, brunch service starts at 11 a.m. posting photos. experts Laurent Gras, Alain egg on top had an umami flavor, as and salmon caviar, with chive hol- Closed Monday through Thursday. The personable maitre d’ Ducasse, Daniel Boulud and did my husband’s truffle scrambled landaise on an English muffin. A $$ 755 N. La Cienega Blvd. Frederic Charles welcomed us and Geoffrey Zakarian. In 2007, eggs with creme fraiche and black decadent lobster Benedict arrives (310)659-3900.

ingredients and recipes. The tour chicken, in half and whole portions, Restaurant News begins at 10:30 a.m. and runs about along with cheddar jalapeño bis- From page 14 two hours. The cost is $175 per per- cuits. To cool down, Church Key July 24. Guests will enjoy dining son. Purchase a ticket through has brought back boozy Otter Pops. with Tila, while enjoying his hand- Melting Pot Food Tours, (424)247- On Wednesdays, tequila and taco picked favorite Thai dishes at a vari- 9666. www.meltingpottours.com. carts will be offered at the restau- ety of neighborhood cafés and rant. Tequila shots are $5 and mar- restaurants. Guests will taste papaya garitas are $6. During Saturday and salad, Jade noodles, “pork jerky” Summerhurch Key at offers Church fried chicken Key Sunday brunch starting at 10 a.m., and finger desserts, and will learn carts on Tuesday nights this enjoy bottomless mimosas or rosé. insider tips for shopping for Thai Csummer. Enjoy buttermilk fried See Restaurant News page 17

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FiredAfter helping up put at out Tastea brush fire inof the Farmers Hollywood Hills TuesdayMarket afternoon, firefighters from Los Angeles Fire Department Stations 61 and 68 delivered their own heat by serving “Firehouse Chili” to hungry guests at the Eighth Annual Taste of Farmers Market. More than 700 participants turned out to support this year’s event, the theme of which was “All Fired Up” to benefit the First-In Fire Foundation and neighborhood firehouses. Vendors throughout the bustling market offered attendees a variety of bite- sized dishes, desserts and refreshments. Huntington Meats served up Harris Ranch prime rib sandwiches and the French Crepe Company brought out Nutella crepes for all to enjoy. Samples ranged from a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, courtesy of Magee’s House of Nuts, to the unique, with Loteria! Grill serving squash blossom tacos with ricotta cheese. Children also took advantage of craft activities, donned free firefighter hats, and posed in front of a shiny red firetruck as guests learned more about emergency preparedness. by Maura Turcotte This budding fireman is all smiles. 16 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

An unknown suspect committed a McCadden Place at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a theft in the 6400 block of Sunset at petty theft in the 6900 block of 2:15 a.m. At 9:10 a.m., an attempted robbery Hollywood at 6:30 p.m. was reported near the corner of P OLICE B LOTTER At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect San Vicente and Cochran. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 600 block stole a vehicle parked near the of Robertson. An unknown suspect committed a corner of Sycamore and Clinton. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the petty theft in the 8600 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 12.45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a July 4 and July 16. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- petty theft in the 8400 block of petty theft near the corner of ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Santa Monica at 3 a.m. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Orange and Hawthorn at 10 p.m. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles assaulted a victim in the 5400 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Romaine. At 10:55 p.m., an unknown sus- the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. pect committed a burglary in the pect burglarized a vehicle parked 1200 block of Alta Loma. An attempted burglary was report- in the 7000 block of W. Sunset. ed in the 600 block of N. Detroit at glary in the 9600 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a 4:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly Hills The suspect was approximately 5- petty theft in the 1100 block of vehicle parked near the corner of feet-5-inches tall and 115 pounds. Police Department Formosa at 1:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Willoughby and Gower at 11:30 The loss was estimated at $4,565. petty theft in the 900 block of p.m. July 4 Western at 5 p.m. A Caucasian male suspect com- July 14 mitted a burglary in the 500 block July 14 An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect of N. Rodeo. The suspect was At midnight, an unknown suspect burglary in the 600 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the approximately 6-feet tall and 225 committed a burglary in the 1000 At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Doheny. 5900 block of Willoughby. pounds. block of Genessee. pect robbed a victim near the corner of Fountain and Sycamore. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- July 5 Two unknown African American An unknown suspect stole a vehi- tim near the corner of La Brea and male suspects robbed a victim in cle parked in the 8500 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Two unknown African American Melrose at 4 a.m. Hollywood at 8 p.m. tim near the corner of Fountain female suspects assaulted a vic- the 300 block of N. Almont. One suspect was approximately 5-feet- and Leland Way at 12:30 a.m. tim in the 100 block of Beverly. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect 11-inches tall. The second suspect At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- One suspect was approximately 5- burglarized a vehicle parked in the was approximately 5-feet-8-inches pect robbed a victim in the 300 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect feet-4-inches tall and 150 pounds. block of N. La Brea. 800 block of S. Ridgeley. burglarized a vehicle parked in the The second suspect weighed tall. The loss was estimated at $120. 800 block of Crenshaw. approximately 150 pounds; no fur- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- ther description was provided. theft in the 400 block of S. Western tim in the 1100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a July 9 at 5 p.m. McCadden at 10:15 p.m. burglary in the 5500 block of An unknown suspect committed a Hollywood at 3:10 a.m. Two unknown African American burglary in the 400 block of N. At 5:56 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- female suspects committed a Oakhurst. The loss was estimated committed a petty theft in the 8600 pect stole a vehicle parked in the At 4:45 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 300 block of N. at $50. block of Santa Monica. 5300 block of W. Sixth. committed a burglary in the 100 Rodeo. One suspect was approxi- block of S. Norton. mately 5-feet tall and 150 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a The second suspect was approxi- July 12 grand theft in the 300 block of vehicle parked in the 7500 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- mately 5-feet-5-inches tall and 140 Reeves Drive. The loss was esti- Hampton at 9 p.m. At 3:20 a.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 300 block of N. La Brea pounds. The loss was estimated at mated at $5,050. burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 10:45 a.m. $2,600. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 900 block of Schumacher. July 6 pect robbed a victim in the 900 At noon, an unknown suspect July 10 block of Croft. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 100 An unknown suspect committed a theft in the 1000 block of N. La block of S. Robertson. burglary in the 500 block of N. An unknown male suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Brea at 5 a.m. Elm. The loss was estimated at assaulted a victim in the 400 block victim in the 600 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a $53. of N. Beverly. Robertson at 11:44 p.m. At 5:40 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 300 block of S. committed a petty theft in the 400 Doheny at 2:45 p.m. Two unknown African American An identity theft was reported in At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- block of S. Norton. male suspects robbed a victim the 200 block of Spaulding. pect assaulted a victim in the 8800 At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect near the corner of Elevado and N. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 500 Palm. One suspect was approxi- West Hollywood petty theft in the 3700 block of block of S. San Vicente. mately 5-feet-4-inches tall and 130 July 15 Wilshire at 2:10 p.m. pounds. The second suspect was Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect committed a approximately 5-feet-6-inches tall At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 200 block of S. La and 140 pounds. The loss was July 11 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the Brea at 3 p.m. estimated at $600. 100 block of Doheny. 1700 block of N. Cahuenga. An unknown suspect committed a At 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Three unknown male suspects burglary in the 6500 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a July 13 committed a petty theft in the 8300 committed a grand theft in the 400 Lexington at 9:20 a.m. vehicle parked in the 7900 block of block of W. Third. block of N. Bedford Drive. The loss Santa Monica at 4:30 p.m. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- was estimated at $1,700. One At 12:45 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect burglarized a suspect was described as Asian pect committed a petty theft in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 5300 block of Lemon Grove. vehicle parked in the 400 block of American, 5-feet-7-inches tall and 8600 block of Melrose. committed a burglary in the 1000 S. Detroit at 5:15 p.m. 160 pounds. No further description block of Crescent Heights. An unknown suspect committed a was provided of the other sus- An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6200 block of At 5:56 p.m., an unknown suspect pects. petty theft in the 7300 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Hollywood at 1:30 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 8600 Santa Monica at 7 p.m. cle parked near the corner of Carol block of Santa Monica. July 7 Drive and Sunset at 11 p.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8:20 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a theft in the 6500 block An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown Caucasian male sus- committed a burglary in the 8700 At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- of Hollywood. victim in the 1500 block of N. Vista pect assaulted a victim in the 8400 block of Rangeley. pect committed a petty theft in the at 6 p.m. block of Wilshire. The suspect was 8400 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a approximately 5-feet-8-inches tall July 12 victim in the 1400 block of At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect and 180 pounds. Tamarind at 7:20 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the July 16 corner of Western and Institute At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect Place. An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 At 12:36 a.m., an unknown sus- At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 300 block of N. robbed a victim near the corner of block of Spaulding. pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Canon. The loss was estimated at 1000 block of La Cienega. Las Palmas and Santa Monica. $1,640. cle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a Rosewood and Sweetzer at 9 p.m. vehicle parked in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a A Caucasian male suspect com- N. Ogden at 2:30 a.m. cle parked in the 500 block of La burglary in the 700 block of N. mitted a burglary in the 100 block Cienega at 2:26 p.m. Fuller at 9:40 a.m. July 15 of S. Rodeo. The suspect was At 10:05 a.m., an unknown sus- approximately 6-feet tall and 170 At 10:45 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the July 17 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect pounds. The loss was estimated at 1200 block of N. Spaulding. assaulted a victim near the corner pect committed a theft near the $20,000. corner of Hollywood and Orange. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect of Detroit and Sunset. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect committed An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked in the 900 block of the corner of Santa Monica and An unknown suspect committed a identity theft in the 9300 block of cle parked near the corner of Hayworth at 8:30 p.m. Vista. petty theft in the 3900 block of Civic Center Drive. Wilshire at 4:35 p.m. Lexington and Cole at 7:30 p.m. July 13 An identity theft was reported in Los Angeles Police At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect July 16 the 200 block of Spaulding. stole a vehicle parked in the 1800 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a pect committed a petty theft in the Department block of N. Cherokee. An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 800 block of N. Sierra 1000 block of Harper. Bonita at 9:40 a.m. grand theft in the 9000 block of July 11 An unknown suspect committed a Olympic. The loss was estimated An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8900 block of At 10:10 a.m., an unknown sus- At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect at $900. burglary in the 100 block of S. Santa Monica at 6 p.m. pect committed a petty theft near committed a petty theft in the 6700 Vista at 1:35 a.m. the corner of Third and Fairfax. July 8 block of Leland Way. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown Asian American robbed a victim in the 8900 block 1000 block of N. Highland. vehicle parked in the 5900 block of burglary in the 1700 block of N. female suspect committed a bur- of Santa Monica. Wilshire at 11:30 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 July 21, 2016

Sunset concerts at the Skirball The Skirball Cultural Center album, “A Man Alive” adds the Playhouse comes to life with songs of Irving Berlin kicks off the 20th anniversary sea- influences of hip-hop, electronic The Pasadena Playhouse pre- son of Sunset Concerts tonight at music and funk. sents “Hershey Felder as Irving 8:00 p.m. with the San Francisco- No reservations are required for Berlin” running Thursday, July 21 based band Thao and the Get Down the free concert, but there is limited through Sunday, Aug. 7. The pro- Stay Down. seating on a first-come, first-served duction tells the musical story of an The band will perform new mate- basis. The Skirball Cultural Center immigrant boy who gave the coun- rial from its fourth album, “A Man is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda try a voice. The critically- Alive.” Before the band takes the Blvd. For information, visit acclaimed hit is directed by Trevor stage, Tahl K will perform a DJ set www.skirball.org. Hay, who collaborated with per- starting at 7:00 p.m. former and creator Felder. It fea- Thao Nguyen tures lyrics and music by Berlin is the front- and is based on a book by Felder. woman for Thao Many of the composer’s most and the Get popular and enduring songs will be Down Stay performed including “God Bless Down. Since the America,” “Always,” “White release of its first Christmas” and more. album in 2008, “Hershey has appeared in vari- the band has ous guises several times on the experimented stage of The Playhouse. The suc- photo courtesy of Eighty Eight Entertainment with musical cess of those previous engage- styles, from folk ments has made for consistent Hershey Felder plays Irving Berlin at the Pasadena Playhouse, starting and bluegrass to requests for his return to our tonight through Aug. 7. rock and cham- venue,” said Sheldon Epps, artistic time recreating the persona and the Pasadena Playhouse is located at ber pop. director of The Pasadena work of one of America’s greatest 39 S. El Molino Ave. For informa- Their recently Playhouse. “I am pleased to wel- and most popular songwriters.” tion, visit released fourth photo by Maria Kanevskaya come him back to our stage, this Tickets start at $22. The www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org. Restaurant News From page 15 A special dineLA menu is offered until July 31 with a multi-course $25 lunch/brunch and $39 dinner. 8730 Sunset Blvd., (424)249-3700. dineLA at Fogo de Chao new gaucho lunch menu at Fogo de Chao is starting at $15, Aand is served Monday through Friday. Enjoy a visit to the market table and feijoada bar with seasonal soup, fresh salads, exotic vegeta- bles, black bean stew and rice. Add grilled meats cut tableside by a gaucho for an additional fee. Brazilian sides are included. Seafood options are offered daily. During dinner through July 31, mention dineLA’s “Restaurant Week” and receive vis- its to the market table and feijoada bar, continuous table service of grilled meat by gaucho chefs, and Brazilian side dishes and desserts for $49 per person. 133 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310)289-7755 and 800 S. Figueroa St., (213)228-4300.

Le Petit Paris dineLA menu hrough Sunday July 31, Le Petit Paris’ special appetizer Tand entrée lunch menu is $25. Add dessert for $5. During the dinner hour, dineLA offers a three-course dinner for $49 from Sunday through Wednesday from 5 to 11 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday until midnight. Enjoy housemade duck foie gras with chutney, steak or roasted salmon. 418 S. Spring St., (213)217-4445.

Seafood specials at the Water Grill ineLA at the Water Grill restaurant brings lunch and Ddinner specials in both the downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica locations. The two-course lunch is $25 and three-course dinner is $49. Lunch is from 11:30 to 4 p.m. through July 31. Dinner begins at 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday evenings. 544 S. Grand Ave., (213)891-0900 and 1401 Ocean Ave., (310)394- 5669. 18 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RedFor the first Cross time in eight years,urgently seeks bloodhas dropped belowdonors that amount. the American Red Cross in “If you’ve thought “Right now, blood products are Southern California has issued an being distributed to hospitals faster emergency call for blood and about giving blood than donations are coming in, platelets. Eligible donors are urged and helping to which is why we are making this to donate blood to replenish the save lives, now is emergency request for donations,” ‘McMansion’ issue still extremely low summer blood sup- said Dr. Ross Herron, chief medical ply. the time officer for the Red Cross’ West The Red Cross will hold a blood to do it.” Blood Services Division. raising concerns drive on Friday, July 22 from 2 to 8 “Donations are urgently needed p.m. at the Hollywood City Hall -Dr. Ross Herron, now to meet the needs of hospital building, 6501 Fountain Ave. The chief medical officer for the patients in the coming days and blood drive is being held in con- Red Cross’ West Blood weeks. If you’ve thought about giv- junction with the Los Angeles Services Division ing blood and helping to save lives, Police Department’s Hollywood now is the time to do it. It’s the Division. blood donations on the shelves that Blood donations at the Red Cross 39,000 fewer donations nationwide help save lives when an emergency in Southern California, and across than needed nationwide. occurs.” the country, have fallen short of The Red Cross strives to keep a To schedule an appointment to hospital needs for the past few five-day blood supply available at donate, call (800)RED CROSS, or months, resulting in approximately all times, but currently, the supply visit www.redcrossblood.org.

LACMAJulie Romain, assistant assistant curator in 27 atcurator noon at the Fowler to Museum discuss at exhibit “Art Asian of the Austronesians.” art the Department of South and UCLA. Romain will focus on India’s The Fowler Museum is located at Southeast Asian Art at LACMA, will role in the creation of artistic and cul- 308 Charles E. Young Drive, North. A new home towers over an older one in a photograph in the Aug. discuss the “Art of the tural traditions. The discussion coin- For information, call (310)825-4361, 18, 2011 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press. The arti- Austronesians” on Wednesday, July cides with the Fowler Museum’s or visit www.fowler.ucla.edu. cle focused on “McMansions” that some people in the Beverly Grove area at the time said were destroying the character of their neighborhood. The “mansionization” issue has caused concern in communi- by Myles Mellor ties throughout the local area over the past five years. Last week, the Crossword Puzzle Los Angeles Planning Commission approved measures intended to strengthen the city’s Baseline Mansionization Ordinance and prevent developers from using loopholes to circumvent laws regulating the size of new homes. For information, see page 1.

Homeless citation clinic comesThe Los Angeles to City Pan Attorney’s Pacificindividuals Park can have citations Office is holding a “Homeless removed from their records in Connect Day” on Thursday, July exchange for accepting services. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the senior The homeless citation clinic runs center in Pan Pacific Park. City, from 1 to 3 p.m. and is limited to 30 county and nonprofit organizations participants. will provide free services to home- The senior center at Pan Pacific less individuals. Services include Park is located at 141 S. Gardner healthcare, legal resources and a St. For information, visit www.lac- homeless citation clinic, at which ityattorney.org.

Across 3. Maître d’s offering 1. Cord fiber 4. Stationer’s stock MMPA celebrates in style 5. Self-addressed envelope 5. Poseidon’s domain 8. “The Hobbit” hero Baggins 6. “The Sound of Music” backdrop 13. Gray ___ 7. “... or ___!” 14. Farmer’s place, in song 8. Celtic aerophone 15. ___ squash 9. Cooling-off period 16. Pebble Beaches, beaches 10. Lengthy 18. Magical wish granter 11. Camembert’s cousin 19. Bar offering 12. Individuals 20. Leaks 14. Go with the flow 22. Lizard, old-style 17. Not our 24. Drilling tool 21. Chip away at 25. PGA tournament 23. Psychedelic shirt art 30. Part of a flight 25. No-frills 32. “Study” in French 26. 1983 Duran Duran song 33. Bow wood 27. Foot rest 36. Cuban coin 28. ‘Hip hip ___!’ 37. Think the world of 29. Thermoplastic silky material 38. Surfeit 30. Loser’s place? 39. “Wheel of Fortune” buy 31. Big ___ Conference 40. Urban V.I.P. e 34. Forever and a day 41. Ev rybody’s opposite 35. Track arrangement 42. Equivalence 37. Hammerin’ Hank 45. Sis’s sib 38. Act amorously 46. ___, we have no bananas 40. What every women looks for 47. Snake sounds 41. Japanese-American 52. Demands 43. Haunt 56. Open, in a way 44. Article of faith 57. Ace photo by Sheri Determan 47. “Pipe down!” 60. Hiding place 48. Dividing word Jarvee Hutcherson, president of the Multicultural Motion Picture 61. Cut, maybe 49. Box Association (MMPA) and national president of the American Society 62. Pelvic parts 50. Liquid butter of Young Musicians, recently celebrated his birthday at the Xen 63. Portion of Earth’s crust 51. Lays down the lawn Lounge. The event was hosted by Dreammation EFX Studio, mem- 64. Paranormal ability 53. OK city bers of the MMPA, the American Society of Young Musicians and 65. Part of DOT 54. Name in pineapples family and friends. Hutcherson was recently appointed president of 55. Barber’s motion Dreammation EFX Studio by its creator, Keith Johnson. Down 58. Back talk Over 200 guests attended the party. Xen Lounge served dinner, and 1. “The Eagle ___ Landed” 59. Grab a bite Hansen Cakes of Beverly Hills provided the birthday cake. 2. Baseball stats See Answers page 25 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 July 21, 2016

Everything is just so family fun, or it all tries to be. But then a ran- domly crass joke or a bird-flipping ‘Ghostbusters’ is fun, moment occurs, revealing just how much this film has an identity crisis. It wants the family audience, but in but“Ghostbusters”with mostly an all-female just OK its heart, it really craves the adult cast never stood a chance. Internet audience familiar with trolls, chauvinists across fandoms On Screen “Bridesmaids” and “Spy.” Few and the general movie-going public WITH films can pull off both. condemned it from the start. Sure, a “Ghostbusters,” while fun, lacks horrid theme song from Fallout TIM POSADA any semblance of edge or newness, Boy, featuring Missy Elliott, was giving our leading heroines too little yet another nail in the coffin, but the package. to do. McCarthy, as Dr. Abby Yates, premise by itself is fantastic. “Ghostbusters” draws upon cer- and Wiig, as Dr. Erin Gilbert, are Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids,” “Spy”) tain elements of the original, but it enjoyable enough on screen, but is a proven director, and the cast never becomes a slave to the past. they’re the most boring, least inter- alone knows its way around come- Expect some fantastic cameos, esting of the four. Jones, as Patty dy. I’m sure plenty of whiners including a very displaced moment Tolan, has a few shining moments, bemoan casting Melissa McCarthy, with Ozzy Osbourne. Oh, and that but they’re all available for your Kristin Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate awful new song pops up once. And viewing pleasure in the trailers. McKinnon in place of men, which if you crave nerdy tech taking down The real star is McKinnon. Here of course results in the dated retort, apparitions, this film has more than sexual ambiguity as Dr. Jillian “This is ruining my childhood.” both previous ghostbusting films. Holtzmann creates some endearing Snooze. Such coded sexism is of no The primary problem here is safe- exchanges with Gilbert. In an ideal photo by Edwin Folven interest to me. This one deserved a ty – the kind of safety synonymous world, all that innuendo would’ve chance. with studio films. Feig spent his last been blatant, but blockbuster film- Alas, enjoying a film on principle three films displaying hilarious R- making defaults to cultural norms, doesn’t do much good. Certainly rated material. In a PG-13 capacity, limiting just what a story can do. Community mourns death of this “Ghostbusters” is far from he doesn’t show a clear understand- Regardless, McKinnon’s character charmless. It can be fun. But it does- ing of what makes for a good joke. is gold on screen, but all the great writer and director Garry Marshall n’t know how to navigate horror, Few films do anymore. Copious moments of the film rest on her Flowers were placed Wednesday at the Hollywood Walk of Fame star action and more importantly, come- amounts of slime and the sporadic shoulders. It’s not enough. of film and television writer and director Garry Marshall, who died on dy. It dabbles in all three, never one-liner. Feig’s other films aren’t Not even the few standout lines July 19 at age 81. Marshall died at a hospital in Burbank from compli- remaining entertaining all through- just speckled with humor; gut-bust- from the team’s office assistant cations of pneumonia after suffering a stroke, according to a statement out, masking the moments of genius ing gags are laced into every Kevin (Chris Hemsworth) – they released by the public relations company Rogers & Cowan. Marshall in a mostly cute but never great sequence. Not here. I blame Sony. are quite humorous – can save the created the hit sitcoms “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mork day. & Mindy,” and directed 18 films including “Beaches,” “Overboard,” In place of something truly “The Princess Diaries,” “Mother’s Day” and “Pretty Woman.” He is sur- clever, “Ghostbusters” peppers the vived by his wife of 53 years Barbara Sue Marshall; sisters Ronny Hallin story with some laughs, a few jolts and Penny Marshall; children Lori, Kathleen and Scott; and six grand- and an explosive third act. children. Marshall’s star is located at 6834 Hollywood Blvd. in front of However, this is not a superhero the El Capitan Theatre. film, no matter how much it tries. Funeral services will be private. A memorial is planned on Marshall’s Let’s hope the planned sequels don’t birthday, Nov. 13. The family requests donations be made to the Saban forget to tell an interesting story, Community Clinic, The Intensive Care Unit at Providence St. Joseph’s something actually funny amid all Medical Center in Burbank and Northwestern University Undergraduate the spectacle. Scholarship Fund.

photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Abby (Melissa McCarthy), Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon), Erin (Kristen Wiig) and Patty (Leslie Jones) battle supernatural foes in “Ghostbusters.” 20 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Traditional Court The Autry annual gala debuts Music & Dance’ at ‘CaliforniaTickets for The Autry Continued’ Museum Korean Cultural Center of the American West annual gala The Korean Cultural Center will on Saturday, Oct. 1 are now on sale. host the “Traditional Court Music The gala is one of the Autry’s & Dance” on Friday, July 22. largest fundraisers of the year and The performance is presented as celebrates the unveiling of a part of the Korean Cultural “California Continued,” a 20,000- Center’s 2016 ARI PROJECT square-foot exhibition spanning Season 3, which features tradition- two new galleries and a garden. al Korean music and world music, Held at the Autry’s campus in as well as contemporary dance and Griffith Park, the gala includes a theater. The program features cocktail reception, live auction, photo courtesy of The Autry seven performances, led by Dr. dinner and dancing. Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns Dongsuk Kim, the founder and filmmaker Ken Burns will be rec- director of the Korean Classical ognized with the Spirit of the West serve as master of ceremonies. Music and Dance Company, and Award for his contributions to the Attendees will enjoy an exclusive president of the Korean-American art, history and cultures of the preview of “California Continued,” Culture and Arts Association. American West. Winner of 14 the largest transformation of The The event begins 7:30 p.m. at Emmy Awards, two Grammy Autry in the museum’s nearly 30- 5505 Wilshire Blvd., on the Third Awards and a 1991 National year history. Drawing on native cul- floor in the Ari Hall. To make Humanities Medal, Burns has tural materials, firsthand perspec- reservations, visit www.kccla.org. directed and produced some of the tives and contemporary artwork, For information, contact Tammy most significant historical docu- the exhibit illuminates native Chung at [email protected] or mentaries ever made. They include Californian ecology and environ- (323)936-3015. “The Civil War,” “The National mental dilemmas in the American Parks: America’s Best Idea” and West. “California Continued” “The Roosevelts: An Intimate opens to the public Sunday, Oct. 9. History.” Burns is currently work- The Autry Museum of the ing on a documentary about coun- American West is located at 4700 try music. Western Heritage Way. For infor- NBC4 anchor Chuck Henry will mation, visit www.theautry.org.

photo by Gregory Cornfield

LiveProspr, longa division ofand Randy ProsprEsada Designs featuring Diane Merrick vin- tage, held a grand opening reception on July 15 at its new showroom, located at 7407 Beverly Blvd. Prospr is poised to be “the next big thing” in retail, Esada said. It offers a mix of modern and antique items with private label candles, plush throws, fine and costume jewelry and unusual objects. Prospr is the brainchild of Los Angeles tastemakers Randy Esada, right, and Diane Merrick, center, who joined forces to create the ultimate deco- rative art boutique. The two welcomed guests to explore their new store at the party while enjoying cocktails sponsored by Karma Tequila. For information, (323)356-9936, or visit www.ProsprCo.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 July 21, 2016

Festival of plays CITY OF Trail ride raises $70,000 WEST HOLLYWOOD for HIV/AIDS services launches PUBLIC NOTICE A Noise Within’s NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- 25th anniversary sider the following item: LOCATIONS: 1280 N. SWEETZER AVENUE, seasonA Noise Within (ANW), a classi- West Hollywood, California cal repertory theater in Pasadena, presents a festival of staged read- REQUEST: Continued from Thursday, January 21, ings of American plays running 2016. Applicant is requesting to demolish from Friday, July 22 through an existing single-family residence and Sunday, July 24. The plays mark construct a new nine-unit condominium the beginning of the theater com- building with one unit of on-site affordable pany’s 25th anniversary season housing, and a variance to reduce the celebrations. front yard setback and locate common The festival begins with Arthur open space within required front yard Miller’s “Broken Glass” on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m., followed by a area. photo courtesy of Mike Pingel post-show reception and meal. On The Life Group LA recently held “Saddle Up LA,” its annual Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m., PERMIT(S): Demolition Permit, Development Permit, fundraiser supporting HIV/AIDS services. The benefit horseback “Angels in America, Part One: Subdivision Permit, Variance, and any trail ride and country barbecue raised over $70,000 that will fund the Millennium Approaches” will be other required permits. nonprofit Life Group LA and the POZ Life Weekend Seminar, which read, followed by a dinner break. provides information and emotional support at medical forums and At 7 p.m., attendees can choose APPLICANT(S): Armen Kazanchyan emotional support groups for people with HIV/AIDS. More than 60 between the “Durang One Acts” or participated in a trail ride in Griffith Park, and more than 125 attend- “27 Wagons.” “A Raisin in the TIME/PLACE Thursday, August 4, 2016 ed the barbecue. For information, visit www.thelifegroupLA.org. Sun” will be read on July 24 begin- OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. ning at 3 p.m., followed by dinner. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting At 7 p.m., audiences can enjoy either the “Durang One Acts” or Room – Council Chambers “27 Wagons.” 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard SAG-AFTRA National Board of The six plays are presented as an West Hollywood, CA 90069 extension of “Words Within,” A Noise Within’s ongoing annual ZONES: R4A (Residential, Multi-Family High Density) DirectorsOn July 16, the SAG-AFTRAapprovesher first committee 100 days as SAG-AFTRA series of free play readings by res- National Board of Directors president. She updated board mem- ident artists. The readings are free approved the establishment of the bers on her work in Washington, but reservations are required. ENVIRONMENTAL TV/Theatrical/New Media Wages D.C., where she met with Secretary Receptions and meals are $25 STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions & Working Conditions and of Labor Tom Perez, AFL-CIO each. of the California Environmental Quality Act Negotiations Committee and president Richard Trumka, mem- For information and reserva- (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15332 (In- appointed Gabrielle Carteris as bers of Congress and other officials. tions, visit www.anoisewithin.org. Fill Development Projects) chair. Carteris also reported on the “I’m honored that the board chose union’s successful “Celebration of me to lead these crucial negotiations Journalism” reception held on The staff report will be available on Thursday, July 28, on the entertainment contracts cov- White House Correspondents’ County offers 2016, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the ering motion pictures, television weekend, as well as her recent W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line series and new media,” Carteris keynote address to the California said. “I’m looking forward to col- Federation of Labor Biennial $4.5 million at www.weho.org laborating with SAG-AFTRA Convention in Oakland. During the members during the wages and event, she recognized award recipi- IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- working conditions process.” ent and United Farm Workers coin grants ited to raising only those issues you or someone else The board also reviewed the founder Dolores Huerta for her raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in Legal and Governance Report, the achievements. the written correspondence delivered to the West Secretary-Treasurer’s Report, Carteris noted in her President’s for the arts Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Community included a surplus of $12 million, Report that among the goals she has Los Angeles County Arts organi- Development Department at, or prior to, the Public zations awarded over $4.5 million and the National Executive set for her presidency are enhancing Hearing. Director’s Report, which covered diversity and expanding employ- in grants The Los Angeles County Arts the merger of the SAG and AFTRA ment opportunities for all members. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of health plans effective Jan. 1, 2017. For information, visit Commission has announced more Additionally, Carteris reported on www.sagaftra.org. than $4.5 million in two-year grants 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available to 205 nonprofit arts organizations for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assis- through its Organizational Grant tance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the Program (OGP). hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request The program supports arts orga- in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 nizations to ensure they can provide at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line Owners find new friends at cultural programs in Los Angeles for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. County. Grant amounts range from $2,300 to $154,500. Lotus Festival pet adoption The arts commission make sure Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- most applicants have the flexibility portation) may be provided upon written request to the to request support for their current Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the critical needs, rather than require meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1- they request support for specific 323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net types of projects. “This program ensures that orga- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said nizations can continue to provide Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. L.A. County residents, neighborhoods and communities direct For further information contact Jennifer Alkire, AICP, access and increased opportunities Senior Planner, in the Community Development for quality arts activities and pro- Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: gramming,” said Bettina Korek, president of the arts commission. [email protected] “These opportunities are often free or low cost and would not be accessible otherwise.” Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Applications were reviewed and scored by over 70 panelists from the photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office arts community, including artists, Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Los Angeles Animal Services and The Amanda Foundation recently nonprofit arts administrators and екта. Для дополнительной информации hosted a pet adoption at the Lotus Festival on July 9 and 10 in Echo members of the academic commu- Park. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, collaborated with the nity. на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. organizations to feature the pet adoption. Nine dogs and one cat were For information, visit adopted. The groups also spayed and neutered 40 dogs and cats. www.lacountyarts.org/grants. 22 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The Autry ‘sizzles’ with WhaleyThe Davyd Whaley foundation Foundation supports aspiring artists has launched with a mission to support under-recognized Los summer dance series Angeles area artists. In the spirit of its namesake, David Whaley (1967-2014), the foundation offers grants to help artists fulfill their vision. “To honor Davyd’s generous spirit and to preserve his memory, I have established The Davyd Whaley Foundation to support artists in the Los Angeles community,” said Buckley, a West Hollywood resident. “Davyd’s goals were always evident – make art, buy the art of others, help people whenever possible, grow in consciousness. The mission of the foundation was designed around these tenets.” photo by cmcampbell The foundation joins a small Pictured at a recent event announcing the foundation’s formation are group of philanthropic organiza- Davyd Whaley Foundation board members Nick Brown (left) and Kristan tions that directly support individ- Bonde, director Ellie Blankfort, founder and executive director Norman photo courtesy of the Autry Museum of the American West ual Los Angeles area artists. It will The Autry Museum of the American West invited members of the award its first grants in early 2017 Buckley, and foundation manager Anitra Kyees. public to put on their dancing shoes for “Sizzling Summer Nights,” a and plans to expand the grant pro- program running every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. through gram in the years to follow. Award Whaley Mid-Career Artist Grant, he previously worked for 15 years Thursday, Aug. 18. Visitors can dance the night away with some of recipients at the end of each year $10,000 awarded to an under-rec- as an electrical engineer. His time L.A.’s best salsa and Latin fusion bands. The outdoor parties include will be further recognized with a ognized, mid-career artist in the was split between being a studio free lessons by salsa instructor Enio Cordoba, access to museum gal- showcase exhibition and sale of Los Angeles area and The Davyd artist and an instructor teaching leries, a separate children’s dance floor and more. Tacos, margaritas their work at a Los Angeles venue. Whaley Artist-Teacher Grant, classes in East L.A. Whaley was and refreshments are available for purchase from Crossroads West. “Initially, two grants will be $10,000 awarded to an artist- primarily self-taught, but studied The Autry Museum of the American West is located at 4700 Western awarded. The release of grants will teacher in the Los Angeles area, to painting at UCLA and with Ronnie Heritage Way. For information, visit www.theautry.org. be staggered over the first year of allow them more time and Landfield and Larry Poons at the the foundation – application for the resources for their own studio Art Students League of New York. first grant will be available work.” A special installation of Whaley’s October 15, 2016, application for Whaley was a resident artist at work is currently on view at the the second grant will be available the Santa Fe Art Colony in down- Samuel Freeman Gallery at 2639 S. L.A. Zoo goes country at next January 15, 2017,” Blankfort said. town Los Angeles, a member of the La Cienega Blvd. Visit www.face- “Those grants are The Davyd Los Angeles Art Association, and book.com/DavydWhaley. installment of ‘Roaring Nights’ The Los Angeles Zoo’s “Roaring A number of food trucks, includ- Nights” summer music series for ing Baby’s Badass Burgers, ages 18 and up will be an evening Coolhaus, Lobsta Truck, of country music from 7 to 11 p.m. Mandoline Grill and Rice Balls of Cedars-SinaiScientists with Cedars-Sinai progressesResearchers at the Cedars-Sinaiwith ALSease may research require aging them in a on Friday, July 29. Fire, will be at the event for guests Medical Center are building an Board of Governors Regenerative dish, said Ho, the first author of an The night will feature the coun- to enjoy. improved stem-cell model of amy- Medicine Institute are creating article on the study, published try rock cover band Highway Starr, “Roaring Nights” tickets are $25 otrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – induced pluripotent stem cells online on July 18 in the journal Grant Langston and the for adults 18 and older and $22 for also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease (iPSCs) derived from patients’ skin “Nature Neuroscience.” To help Supermodels, and the Rocky Neck GLAZA members. – to accelerate progress toward cells. By altering genes in the cells, researchers age the stem cells, the Bluegrass Band. The L.A. Zoo is located at 5333 developing a cure for the devastat- they can be returned to their embry- group identified a series of genetic Line-dancing lessons will be Zoo Dr. For tickets and informa- ing neurological disorder. Their onic, or stem cell state. The special- markers to assess cell maturity and offered at the zoo with instructor tion, visit www.lazoo.org/roaring- findings demonstrate that current ly engineered stem cells can be age of cells. Kerry Kick. nights or call (323)644-6001. models can be enhanced to show reproduced indefinitely in a labora- “By knowing the gene expres- how ALS damages cells later in tory, where their abnormalities can sion patterns that define adult life. be examined in detail. motor neurons in the spinal cord, ALS affects more than 12,000 A multi-center team led by Clive we can push the iPSC-derived people in the U.S., according to the Svendsen, Ph.D. and Ritchie Ho, motor neurons in the right direction National Institutes of Health. The Ph.D. has found that investigators in the petri dish,” said Svendsen, TreePeople brings concert disease typically affects people need to devise ways to alter iPSC director of the Cedars-Sinai Board ages 40 and 70, according to the versions of spinal motor neurons to of Governors Regenerative ALS Association. There are no more closely resemble older ver- Medicine Institute and professor of series to Beverly Hills effective treatments, and most sions found in adult ALS patients, Medicine and Biomedical patients suffer paralysis and die the scientists said. Using motor Sciences. Svendsen was the senior within five years of diagnosis. neurons to model neurological dis- author of the article.

Beverly Hills attorney co-produces documentary Beverly Hills attorney West Seegmiller, who recently addressed the United Nations in New York City, will be the co- producer of a documentary exploring the life of Brian Tracy, considered by many to be the “grandfather of motivational speaking.” Seegmiller will join Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nick Nanton to produce “Maximum TreePeople brings summer entertainment series to Beverly Hills Achievement: The Brian Tracy TreePeople’s 14th summer entertainment series, “Once Upon A Story,” which will explore the life Canyon Night,” continues at the S. Mark Taper Foundation of a pioneer who laid the ground- Amphitheatre in Beverly Hill’s Coldwater Canyon Park. work for Tony Robbins, Dale On Saturday, July 23 at 8 p.m., “Once Upon A Canyon Night” will Carnegie and other self-help feature a performance by the Improvised Shakespeare Company. gurus. On July 24 at 7:30 p.m., Dengue Fever (pictured), a Los Angeles- “Before any of today’s motiva- photo courtesy of Cristiana Wilcoxon based band that combines Cambodian rock with psychedelic rock, tional speakers were ever around, Beverly Hills attorney West Seegmiller is co-producing a documentary will perform on the stage. Brian Tracy was the first to hold on motivational speakers. The performance company Fake Radio will present “The Maltese self-help seminars where he devel- Falcon” at 7:30 p.m. on July 30 and 31 to wrap up the month. oped audio books and other tools to source for government leaders, cap- ished workers around the world by General admission for the series is $30, and $25 for TreePeople help inspire tomorrow’s leaders. members. For tickets and information, visit tains of industry and other world- profit-seeking companies in He carved out a niche for himself in renowned figures,” said Seegmiller, America. www.treepeople.org/canyonnights, email [email protected] or a budding industry and parlayed his call (818)623-4877. who recently addressed the UN For information, visit skills and talent to become a go-to about the exploitation of impover- www.SeegmillerPersonalInjury.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 July 21, 2016

Bass tours health center for people with intellectual andCongresswoman developmental Karen Bass disabilities recently attended an event held by the Achievable Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The foundation offers specialized support and healthcare services. Bass and Dr. Clarissa Kripke, a clinical professor of family and community medicine at University of California, San Francisco, participated in the foundation’s “Summer photo courtesy of LAMOTH Speaker” program. Bass toured the foundation’s Achievable Health Center, located at 5901 Green Valley Circle in Beyond the Bell visit LAMOTH Culver City. The facility is one of On July 15, the “Share Our Stories” program at the Los Angeles the state’s 21 regional centers and is photo courtesy of Photography by Bailey Museum of the Holocaust (LAMOTH) concluded its second annual col- a model for community health cen- als with intellectual and develop- treat the ‘entire patient,’ not just the laboration with the L.A. Unified School District (LAUSD) initiative ters focusing on individuals with mental disabilities are overlooked disability.” iConnect Beyond the Bell. intellectual and developmental dis- in traditional health care settings,” Individuals with intellectual and iConnect Beyond the Bell works with community organizations abilities. Bass said. “I appreciate that the developmental disabilities, and throughout the Los Angeles area to create a shared space that makes “Too often the needs of individu- Achievable Health Center works to their families, often experience learning opportunities visible and accessible to LAUSD students and higher rates of poverty than general parents. Programs are either free or low cost. population. They also experience This summer’s program at LAMOTH reached 350 seventh and eighth disproportionately higher incidence graders, and provided them with the opportunity to learn from Holocaust Senate passes resolution in support of chronic health conditions. Survivors and reflect on their experiences through art projects. of Los Angeles Olympic bid For information, visit iconnectbeyondthebell.lausd.net. The Senate on July 14 unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) in support of bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games to the United States in 2024. Los Angeles will compete against Paris, Rome and Budapest to host the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee will choose the host city in September 2017. “This resolution shows the International Olympic Committee that Congress is united behind Los Angeles to host the 2024 Summer Olympics,” said Senator Feinstein. “The city’s rich sporting legacy and history of cultural innovation make it the perfect backdrop to host a modern Olympiad. Los Angeles is an international city that truly embodies the Olympic spirit and is ready to welcome the entire world to the United States.” In addition to Senators Feinstein and Isakson, the Senate resolution was cosponsored by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Michael Bennet (D- Colo.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Cory Gardner (R-Fla.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). 24 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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operationsDr. Earl R. Perkins, a 40-year veteran of L.A. Unified School District, has been promoted to asso- ciate superintendent of district operations. The LAUSD, which is the nation’s second-largest school district, has over 1,000 schools and other facilities in an area that covers more than 700 square miles. “Dr. Perkins, a proven leader, knows this district from the classroom to the board room. Open to change, he successfully led the transformation of student discipline photo courtesy of Big Sunday to emphasize keeping students in school over suspensions,” LAUSD superintendent Michelle King said. “When needed, he is willing to Big Sunday seeks supplies for push for new methods that deliver better results.” Perkins will oversee the depart- itsBig SundayBack-to-School is seeking donations culators, Dinner chairs, notebooks, copy ments of Non-Academic Facilities leading up to its seventh annual paper, folders and other school sup- Planning, Leasing and Asset Back-to-School Drive & Community plies are needed. Items can be Management; Office of Emergency photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 11. shipped or dropped off at the Big Services; Interscholastic Athletics The organization is collecting Sunday office at 6111 Melrose Ave. Department; Student Discipline school supplies for students at Volunteers are needed for the Expulsion and Support Unit; Bethune Middle School, Dr. Owen Back-to-School Drive & Discipline Foundation Immaculate Heart students host Knox Elementary, Hooper Avenue Community Dinner, which runs Policy/Restorative Justice; Office Elementary, Peary Middle School, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 11 at of Human Relations, Diversity and Shenandoah Elementary and Solano 6111 Melrose Ave. For information, Equity; E-Learning multi-media summerImmaculate Heart school students who Justicegrown each year Fair since its introduc- Elementary School. Backpacks, email [email protected] or visit design team; Blackboard Connect recently completed their tion four years ago as a summer pens, pencils, crayons, markers, cal- www.bigsunday.org. external communications system; Contemporary Moral Issues class school class project. Students ini- District Services Center; and the organized a Justice Fair on campus tially read about justice issues in Visitor Management System. that raised funds for and awareness class and then researched various “What is best for students and about numerous organizations that organizations that contribute to pos- L.A. Unified cheer coaches to employees is my highest priority, advocate human, animal and envi- itive changes both locally and every day and especially during ronmental rights. around the world. get safety training emergencies or crises. That Students raised several hundred “The point is for students to The L.A. Unified School District (LAUSD) and LA84, a Los Angeles- includes providing the best facili- dollars by selling baked goods and become informed about an issue or based foundation that supports youth sports, have agreed to sponsor a safe- ties,” Perkins said. “My experience ice cream shakes in support of a cause, and then do something pos- ty course for cheerleading coaches. as a teacher, principal and adminis- groups such as Oxfam America, itive and concrete to support it,” The course, called Spirit Safety Certification, provides information to trator also informs an approach to Habitat for Humanity, Heal the Bay Knudsen explained. help coaches in the nation’s second-largest school district evaluate their student discipline that helps young and Farm Sanctuary, among others. Students also encouraged class- cheer and dance programs for safety. people accept responsibility, learn They also collected bags of used mates to call local representatives Instructors learn cheer and dance techniques that could help their stu- from consequences, change unac- clothing for Homeboy Industries of about social justice issues, and sign dents avoid injuries. The online course, created by the National Federation ceptable behavior and contribute to Los Angeles. online petitions. of High Schools, costs $75 per person. a school climate that encourages According to theology teacher Immaculate Heart High School is “The Interscholastic Athletic Department is proud to announce a part- academic achievement.” Christine Knudsen, the fair has located at 5515 Franklin Ave. nership with LA84 to train our cheerleading sponsors in a safety course provided by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators,” said Trenton Cornelius, coordinator of LAUSD’s athletic department. LA84, endowed with surplus funds from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, along with the district, will share the cost of offering the courses.

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officers per patrol vehicle, also implemented changes in response to the incident in Louisiana. “We are going to CommunityFrom LGBT page 1 invited to join peace movement LAPD Chief Charlie Beck dis- push this concept Prior to the march, Wilshire officers that they are appreciated. concept that prayer ends aggres- patched officers from the that prayer ends Division senior lead officer Adam “We decided, let’s just walk for sion, chaos and evil. We realize Metropolitan Division to police Green attended services at the peace. We wanted to show them there is so much going on but we divisions throughout the city to aggression, chaos church and met with parishioners. that we truly appreciate them and have to deal with it in our commu- assist patrol officers. The chief and evil. ... We have also increased the number of He accompanied marchers on the support them,” Johnson added. nity. It started with an excellent police helicopters flying, and to deal with it in seven-block walk to the police sta- “They are husbands and wives dialogue and we are going to build ordered dispatchers to conduct our community. ” tion at 4861 Venice Blvd. and par- who just want to go home at the on that.” additional screening of 911 calls ticipated in a brief prayer ceremo- end of their shifts. What we are Following the murders of police to ensure officers are responding ny with fellow officers and the seeing the last few weeks is heart officers in Baton Rouge on July 17, - Charles Johnson to calls with sufficient information congregation. Green said the show wrenching. As we walked through the LAPD, the Los Angeles County pastor Sheriff’s Department and the and resources. Additional mea- of support for law enforcement the community, people saw us and sures to ensure officer safety were was moving. joined the walk.” Beverly Hills Police Department taken but not publicly announced. protect our city and keep us safe. “It really meant a lot,” Green Johnson said he is organizing a implemented procedures to protect personnel. The sheriff’s department “The police officers who have Communication is the key and the said. “We are in some terrible local summit among clergy mem- assigned two deputies to each sworn an oath to protect and to reprehensible violence and times, and [the end] has to start bers of different faiths in the patrol vehicle. serve did so of their own volition unspeakable crimes that we have somewhere. One of the supervi- Wilshire Division. The event, “We have had no threats, but we out of their sense of honor and seen in Dallas and Baton Rouge sors was a little teary-eyed. They “Community Conversation put out two-person cars at night. It duty to protect their fellow citi- will only serve to divide rather met with the congregation in the Concerning Wilshire: The is for extra safety. It gives them an zens,” Beck said. “The duties of a than unite us all.” lobby and it really meant a lot to People+The Police=Peace,” will extra set of eyes and ears,” said police officer are not always easy Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, of the the officers who were there.” be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 Capt. Holly Perez, commanding and in many instances [they] face Beverly Hills Police Department, Green said he met Johnson p.m. at the Cochran Avenue officer of the West Hollywood the most extreme criticism due to said measures to increase safety approximately one year ago and Baptist Church, 1304 S. Cochran Sheriff’s Station. “The community the very nature of their obliga- included “doubling-up” officers in has attended events at the church Ave. here is very supportive, but we felt tions. Even in the wake of such patrol vehicles. He did not elabo- to inform members about police “We have decided to take it to it is better to be safe than sorry.” horrific attacks on their fellow rate, as police do not want to dis- youth programs. He helped plan the next level,” Johnson added. The LAPD, which has a perma- brother and sister officers across close tactics that could make offi- the march with Johnson, who said “Everybody in the community is nent policy of always having two this nation, Los Angeles police cers vulnerable, he said. it is important to show local police invited. We are going to push this officers have never hesitated to

to ensure all students have a broad field review, which lasted from Torlakson announces approval of history–social science framework understanding of history.” Dec. 17-Feb. 29, CDE received State Superintendent of Public research and help them learn and English language development. The framework adds consider- more than 10,000 email com- Instruction Tom Torlakson last about the diversity of our state and “The adoption of this frame- able information on civic learning, ments. week announced that the State the contributions of people and work is an important part of our consistent with the work of “People are passionate about Board of Education approved the groups who may not have instructional program,” said Torlakson’s California Task Force the way they are portrayed in his- history–social science framework received the appropriate recogni- Michael Kirst, president of the on K–12 Civic Learning. In addi- tory,” said Torlakson. “We are tion, information was added about glad so many people and groups for California Public Schools, tion in the past.” state board of education. financial literacy, voter education, participated in our lengthy public updating and upgrading and social The framework guides teachers, “Hundreds of people representing genocide and more. comment and review process.” science instruction in California. administrators and publishers who broad perspectives contributed to Many members of the public Many topics in the framework “This is a big win for our stu- teach history and social science. It the development of this important participated in the development of sparked spirited debates, includ- dents,” Torlakson said. “This doc- includes more than 20 detailed tool for teachers and classrooms. the framework. During the online ing “comfort women” in World ument will improve the teaching classroom examples that show The new framework will help survey period, the California War II, the Bataan Death March and learning of history and social teachers how they can build stu- guide classroom instruction at Department of Education (CDE) and the Battle of Manila, the science. It will give our students dents’ history–social science each grade level and will be used received more than 700 public Armenian Genocide and discrimi- access to the latest historical knowledge and skills, literacy skills with other instructional resources comments. During the second nation faced by Sikh Americans.

LAUSD’s and other districts’ cur- ple with disabilities are no longer ricula and that many teachers have excluded from history education. been “very responsible” by includ- The FAIR Education Act added CurriculumFrom LGBT page 1 to help more than LGBT students ing diverse voices and lessons. groups to an existing list of under- “[LGBT curriculum] was never represented groups already in the The state’s framework provides launch the Transgender Advisory els. You’re most likely not going to banned,” she said, adding that state’s longstanding inclusionary guidance to teachers, administra- Board, among other court decisions find them in your family or in the California schools have always education requirement. tors and publishers for instruction on gender identity, such as the con- curriculum, and you are not likely been encouraged to make curricu- Zimmer said it was an important on history and social science. It troversy surrounding bathroom to find someone that you can relate lum relevant to the communities step but argued that the new frame- includes more than 20 detailed or look up to.” access and court decisions like they serve. work is a benchmark in the struggle He and Zimmer said LGBT- classroom examples that show Student v. Arcadia Unified School Miguel Covarrubias, a teacher at for total equality, and that the LGBT inclusive curricula also benefit all teachers how they can integrate District. community has contributed to more students by improving overall Franklin High School in Highland their instruction. Officials said LGBT students are Park said for the last few years, he in society than history and science. Zimmer said Dr. Judy Chiasson, likely to feel more included, which school climate. Hernandez said strengthening the LGBT communi- has been teaching 11th grade U.S. Chiasson said the effort to with LAUSD’s diversity and equity improves thier opportunities for history students about the LGBT include LGBT history is part of an human relations department has academic and social success. ty in these ways will help accelerate entire communities. civil rights movement. ongoing process of updating the been working to make sure the dis- “For LGBT youth to have the “For many, it has been the first education code and framework to trict is fully prepared. Chiasson has benefit of generational stories School districts and counties will determine how soon the specific time they have experienced LGBT be sure students’ educations are as testified and spoken about includ- passed down is going to be particu- content in the classroom,” he said. inclusive as possible. The frame- ing LGBT history in the state’s cur- larly valuable,” Chiasson said. curriculum is integrated, but Hernández said some teachers have “Some are initially uncomfortable work has been revised many times riculum and said she was delighted Zimmer said it will help promote until they realize it’s just about histo- to include contributions from when the state department safer learning environments as included LGBT lessons for years. “We’re definitely in a place ry, while for others, it makes a huge women, African Americans, announced the new framework. well. where teachers will be more difference to know how they are part Latinos and more. And educators “Our job as educators is to teach “Historically and even in the pre- equipped,” he said. of the evolving American story.” “take a step back” to see whose students about the diverse society sent, school has not always been a Chiasson said it’s hard to predict For the past two years, LGBT story has been left out before in which we live and the amazingly safe place for LGBT youth,” he how soon it will be integrated into youth and advocacy organizations appealing to the state to revise the diverse people who created our said. “And as a matter of fact, at LAUSD’s curriculum. The district such as Our Family Coalition, GSA framework. country,” she said. times it’s a very difficult and dan- doesn’t write the textbooks they Network, Equality California, Los “This is yet another generation Hernández said second graders gerous place.” use. The publishers will take the Angeles LGBT Center, and the for inclusive curriculum,” she said. will learn about diverse family Hernández said many of the cen- new framework and submit text- ACLU, along with parents and edu- structures and differences in com- ter’s clients are students and this books to be endorsed by the state cators, have worked to ensure that munities when it comes to immi- “has been on the forefront of their education board. When LAUSD the History-Social Science Answers From Page 18 grant families, “blended” families, minds” when talking about improv- buys new books, they will also vet Framework is LGBT-inclusive. adopted families, and families with ing school climate. He explained them. They have been joined by the com- two mothers or two fathers. Later, that LGBT students feel safer and “There are a lot a moving mittee on LGBT History, which students will learn about gay politi- experience less harassment from pieces,” Chiasson said. assembled 20 scholars of LGBT cians like Harvey Milk, activists others when LGBT curriculum is One of the most difficult aspects history from across the U.S. to like Harry Hay, the events at included and can build more oppor- will be selecting which stories to make research-informed and evi- Stonewall Inn in New York, the tunities for their academic and include within the limits of a school dence-based recommendations for LGBT influence on the Harlem social success by making the school year. LGBT-related framework revi- Renaissance, gays in the military, more welcoming and safe. “There are so many [LGBT his- sions. the “Lavender Scare,” and the fight “When you’re a young person in torical figures and events] that I The new framework complies for LGBT equality in California. school figuring out your identity know [the publishers] are going to with the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, There will also be a “significant and finding role models, you can have difficulty picking,” she said. and Respectful Education Act of amount” of curriculum devoted to look to your family or your curricu- Chiasson explained that it’s 2012 (FAIR Education Act), which transgender rights, including lum,” he explained. “But LGBT important to remember that LGBT ensures that important contribu- Mayor Eric Garcetti’s decision to students don’t have those role mod- history wasn’t “missing” from tions by LGBT Americans and peo- 26 July 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

“We don’t want a TenantsFrom tenants page question 1 validity of Build Better L.A. 32-story hotel being built here because mercial and restaurant use. The first Yucca-Argyle,” said Shauna “bold plan” will align the city’s that does not benefit building will be 32-stories at Johnson. land use policies and funding to the residents who approximately 368 feet tall with Representatives for the project’s build more affordable housing, par- live here or the 191 apartments – of which 152 will developers were not available for ticularly near public transit stops, be market rate and 39 will be comment by press time. and that it will create more jobs. neighbors in the “affordable” – and will have 261 The groups also voiced opposi- “For the last 20 years, we have community. ” hotel units. The second building tion to a development ballot initia- been asking for affordable hous- would be six stories with 11 units. tive that they said could make the ing,” Blaney said. “So when we see - Elizabeth Blaney “We don’t want a 32-story hotel housing crisis worse. Sasha Ali, a an initiative that claims to be for L.A. Tenants Union being built here because that does representative of the tenants who affordable housing, initially it not benefit the residents who live works at the Craft and Folk Art sounds very good. But when you here or the neighbors in the com- Museum, argued that more resi- look at it, there are all kinds of ing we really need will be built in munity,” said Elizabeth Blaney, a dents will be displaced if the Build problems with it.” our communities,” Blaney said. member of the tenants union. Better L.A. (BBLA) initiative on Opponents on Tuesday argued “They can build [the affordable The group said they oppose more the November ballot passes. that loopholes in the initiative favor housing] a half-mile away or up to luxury apartments and hotels in A coalition of labor unions and the construction of luxury develop- three miles away outside of our photo by Gregory Cornfield Hollywood, and instead need rent- housing advocates launched the ments over truly affordable housing neighborhood. Or they can just con- A boy named Ahcuxtal joined the stabilized housing that will allow BBLA initiative earlier this year. It for lower income tenants. They said tribute money to the Affordable protest against the Build Better L.A. working class people to stay in their would require affordable units to be the initiative will accelerate the Housing Trust Fund and we don’t initiative. homes. included with residential projects forces of gentrification, leading to get housing at all. In return for this “After being harassed and priced that require zone changes and more displacement and higher rent contribution, the city will grant “Though it is touted as something out of my downtown home after 17 General Plan amendments. If costs with no guaranteed right of them expedited processing. [It] that will provide more affordable years, now along with my fellow approved, the initiative would also return to rent-stabilized or afford- only rushes displacement.” housing, it will actually fast track tenants, we are facing an eviction to ensure that construction jobs go to able housing. Ali said BBLA fast-tracks devel- developments that have an afford- be replaced by the fifteenth luxury community members through a The group called the required opments that will not take care of able housing component to them. hotel, and twelfth luxury apartment local hire provision. affordable housing “bread crumbs.” the housing crisis or the people dis- But it’s a fraction of those units that complex within a 1.5-mile radius of Representatives for BBLA said the “There is no guarantee the hous- placed by evictions. are going to be affordable.”

ProposedFrom BMO page 1 BMO changes go to PLUM next tively closing loopholes. But this 20-percent square footage bonus approval process as aspects can week, Wagers said the planning for buildings that meet environ- change or be eliminated at different department is moving in the right mental standards. levels of review. For example, the direction to strengthen the BMO in “That is among the least defensi- exemption for garage space was “important ways” for R-1 zones – ble elements of the current man- eliminated from a first draft in which make up 77 percent of the sionization ordinance,” Wagers 2015, reinstated in a second draft in city’s residential parcels. said. “It’s self-deceiving. You don’t April for flat areas in L.A., but now “[Those neighborhoods] have achieve a greener house by making includes the rear and front determi- certainly borne the brunt of man- it bigger.” nations. sionization,” Wagers said. “The Also for R-1 zones, the planning “The city has a sad history of relief is desperately needed.” commission agreed to reduce the putting developers ahead of the Community members and square footage for homes in resi- welfare of communities,” Wagers Wagers said an exemption on dential areas from 50 to 45 percent said. “Anybody who cares about garage space is one of the most of the lot size, regardless of the lot. the character of neighborhoods important loopholes for the city to Wagers said it “makes every kind needs to be heard.” address. Right now, the city does of sense” and keeps with the origi- City planning staff said after the photo by Gregory Cornfield not count up to 400 square feet of nal motion from Koretz and inten- April draft was released, changes Neighborhoods in the Miracle Mile have been hit by the McMansion phe- garage space when calculating size tion of the BMO. She also com- were made to the proposed draft nomenon. and floor area ratio, whether the mended changes that pertain to BMO because the department tries garages are attached or detached. articulation and other bonuses for to balance the variety of neighbor- “In [16 months,] I’ve seen the this neighborhood. Yet in 16 Wagers called it the most damaging residential zones. hood identities – meaning charac- one-story house across the street months, the city planners couldn’t of the exemptions or freebies that Wagers said there are still open teristics that may be appropriate in from my apartment (on the 400 manage to work out the amend- violates “the look and feel” of older issues, such as giving authority to terms of garage placement in Mid- block of N. Vista Street) get demol- ments. Our city is being trans- neighborhoods. zoning administrators to waive Wilshire might be different for ished, to be replaced by an enor- formed, our affordable housing is “This was very much a hot but- zoning hearings, and encroachment neighborhoods in the San Fernando mous monstrosity that blocks more going up in dust, and nothing is ton issue in comments and emails plans that are “well-intentioned” Valley. of the sun,” wrote community being done about it.” and testimony,” she said. “There but “hard to enforce” and “easy to Wagers also stressed that timing member Elizabeth Rosen to the Councilmen David Ryu, 4th was very strong push back.” manipulate.” But she said as they is a major factor. Despite short-term planning commission this month. District, and Paul Koretz, 5th The draft BMO amendments stand, the current amendments will measures to curb the influx of man- “After eight months, as they put the District are in the process of continue to exempt 400 square feet produce homes that are more to sionization, such as interim control finishing touches on that, the house reviewing the proposed changes. of garages only if they are detached scale and more in character with ordinances, some neighborhood behind me has been demolished. … The city council’s planning and or located at the rear of the proper- existing neighborhoods. and community councils and other That’s going to add up to 16 months land use management committee ty. The city will exempt garages up Wagers said it’s most important organizations are still seeing older of construction all told, in a 200- will review the proposal in August to 200 feet if they are attached and that community members follow homes torn down and replaced by foot radius. In 16 months, two more before the full council considers located at the front. the amendments through the larger, boxy structures. houses will be forever gone from it. Wagers said it’s not ideal, but when the garage is in the back, it’s much less disruptive to neighborhood character. The Los Angeles Conservancy said the amendments make “great progress” to strengthen the BMO, and also commended the updated garage guidelines. “This is welcome news given that many new houses with an attached, front-loaded garage contribute to the loss of community character, with large bulky masses that break the patterns of older, established neighborhoods,” the nonprofit conservancy said in a statement after the hearing. “The amendment is not perfect but gets us closer to where we need to be.” Also, covered patios and porches will now count when calculating square footage if the amendments pass, which Wagers applauded. Another proposed change to the BMO includes eliminating bonuses for all single-family zones such as a Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 July 21, 2016

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