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Volume 30 No. 30 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities July 23, 2020 No street closures for Faith leaders pray for racial justice Beverly Hills businesses n Pan Pacific Park ceremony seeks unity n Not enough support to close Canon, Beverly Drive between groups By cameron kiszla to help their businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, and the pro- By edwin folven On July 21, the Beverly Hills gram has resulted in changes like City Council expressed support for the city allowing businesses to use Approximately 200 people OpenBH, the city’s outreach initia- special event permits to create out- gathered on July 19 in Pan Pacific tive for local businesses, but reject- door dining areas. The city also Park for an interfaith ceremony in ed the idea of full street closures to waived the special event permit support of Black lives. better accommodate diners, shop- fees, which are approximately $800. The ceremony was organized pers and pedestrians. As part of OpenBH, city staff and by LA Voice, a multi-racial and As part of OpenBH, city staff the Beverly Hills Chamber of multi-faith nonprofit whose mis- members contact local business Commerce asked the owners of sion is to empower individuals to owners to see what the city can do create positive change in their See Lane page 21 communities. It was held in remembrance of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others who have lost their lives at the hands of police, and to call for racial equality. The group, wear- photo by Edwin Folven ing masks and social distancing, Pastor Thembekila Smart, of the Christ Liberation Ministries, per- assembled on the grass in front of formed a South African ritual in celebration of ancestors during the an amphitheater steps away from interfaith ceremony in Pan Pacific Park. the Los Angeles Holocaust Memorial, which commemorates faith leaders have been doing so, own spiritual and religious tradi- lives lost during World War II to and frankly, the leaders of Black tions come from various scrip- the Nazis, and listened to speeches Lives Matter a month ago chal- tures, but when we read them and music. Speakers hoped partic- lenged clergy to step up more. I from the heart, they are all about ipants were inspired to continue think that is part of what you are helping our neighbors, creating working toward societal reform. seeing,” said the Rev. Zachary systems for thriving. We have photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills “We are one of many voices Hoover, executive director of LA folks here from Compton, that [have] a responsibility to Beverly Hills is staffing booths in its the business district and parks on Voice and a deacon at the First speak up in this moment. Many Baptist Church of Pasadena. “Our See Multiple page 21 Fridays and Saturdays with COVID-19 and face-covering information. Two arrested for alleged Mozza break-in City Council envisions n Police say suspects committed crimes as 2021 Pride in WeHo protests occurred in n City plans celebration what they hope future Pride Fairfax District events will include in the city. without CSW Christopher Street West, the By edwin folven nonprofit that organized the By jose herrera annual LA Pride in West The Los Angeles Police Hollywood for the past 49 years, Department announced the first On July 20, the West announced on July 15 that it arrests on July 16 made by the Hollywood City Council unani- would no longer be producing the SAFE LA Taskforce, a multi- mously approved moving for- 2021 events in the city. agency effort to identify and prose- ward with visioning workshops Councilman John D’Amico initi- cute individuals who allegedly com- and community outreach pro- ated the motion calling for com- mitted serious crimes such as loot- grams to engage and hear from ing, arson, robbery, burglary and West Hollywood residents on See Council page 22 assault during protests in late May. Investigators with the taskforce photo by Edwin Folven arrested Mario Alvarado, 43, and The suspects allegedly broke into Mozza, shown here during the first Julian Mejia, 34, for alleged arson week of June when windows were boarded, and started a fire and stole and looting that occurred on May items including bottles of liquor. 30 at the Mozza restaurant com- plex, located at Melrose and Homicide Division. The two men 16. Both were arrested and face Highland avenues. The suspects have only been charged for the charges for arson and looting. allegedly broke into the restaurant, alleged crimes at Mozza. Fernandez said different members started a fire and stole numerous Security cameras captured of the task force are prosecuting, items including bottles of liquor. images of the suspects and police with Alvarado being charged by The MelroseMAC store and others posted them on the SAFE LA Task federal authorities and Mejia by the near Mozza were also looted, and Force website created in late June. Los Angeles County District the two suspects were likely among Police received tips that Alvarado Attorney’s Office. The task force a group responsible for those and Mejia were in some of the pho- includes representatives from the photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood crimes, said Lt. Ben Fernandes, tographs, and search warrants were West Hollywood has begun devising a new version of Pride after with the LAPD’s Robbery- served at their residences on July See Pair page 22 CSW pulled out of the 2021 Pride event in the city. 2 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press BH council plans to assist renters, landlords City seeks nominations for n Means test is likely to be part Embrace Civility Award of the program The city of Beverly Hills one who has created positive, last- Human Relations Commission is ing civil change and inspires others By Cameron Kiszla calling on the community to nom- to take action,” said Beverly Hills inate individuals or groups of peo- Human Relations Commission During a study session on July ple who demonstrate and promote Chair Ori Blumenfeld. “We’re ask- 21, the Beverly Hills City Council positive behavior for the Embrace ing the community for their help in took the first steps toward establish- Civility Award. identifying our next Embrace ing a rental assistance program for In its 10th year, the Embrace Civility Award honoree.” Beverly Hills residents who have Civility Award program honors The winner will receive a plaque been struggling as a result of the those who consciously promote from the Beverly Hills City coronavirus pandemic. The idea, civility through respectful and Council at a future meeting. All proposed by Vice Mayor Robert responsible actions toward others, nominees will also be recognized Wunderlich, would be similar to the actionable kindness and positive by the Human Relations $100 million program enacted by neighbor-to-neighbor relations. Commission. the city of Los Angeles last month, To make a nomination, visit The Embrace Civility Award is though Beverly Hills, as a smaller beverlyhills.org/embracecivil- part of the ongoing Embrace city, would have $537,000 with ityaward. Nominations may be Civility program, which promotes which to work, including $217,000 submitted by email and mailed to positive human relations in all from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, the address provided on the form. aspects of community life in and Economic Security Act, accord- All nominations must be received Beverly Hills. For information, ing to city staff. by Sept. 4. call (310)285-1006, or visit bever- Though no action was taken other “We’re looking to honor some- lyhills.org/embracecivilityaward. than to provide direction to city staff, the council members detailed some of their broad goals, which include trying to help both landlords County extends ban on evictions and tenants. “As it stands now, if the tenants photo by Cameron Kiszla Los Angeles County has extend- of Consumer and Business Affairs don’t pay the rent, it’s the landlords The Beverly Hills City Council wants to set up a program to provide relief ed its moratorium on evictions until to report back in 14 days on tenant who are going to bear the burden of to both renters and landlords during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sept. 30 after a unanimous vote by protections. The goal is to evaluate lost revenue,” Wunderlich said. the Board of Supervisors. if the county’s moratorium should In an effort to help both, some The county’s temporary moratori- serve as the baseline for all cities. council members said they’d like to Council members also proposed they would be walking a fine line um, which first went into effect in “More than 90% of renters have find tenants in need of help whose some tweaks to the city staff recom- between fairness for all involved March, imposed a ban on evictions continued to pay some or all of their landlords were smaller operations mendation. Mirisch added that he’d and simplicity. for all residential and commercial rent during this terribly difficult instead of corporations. like to see an additional $1 million “There’s always that balance of tenants in Los Angeles County time. That says a lot about the “We really want to help the mom of city money used in the program. trying to make the perfect fit versus impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. integrity of our local renters,” Kuehl and pops. That’s got to be the main Gold suggested that the program trying to make it not too complicat- Studies released over the last several said. “Unfortunately, the virus has goal, especially because we have could prioritize students and fami- ed or too onerous, so there are months indicate that hundreds of forced us to slow our economic limited resources,” Councilman lies of Beverly Hills Unified School things we’ll have to give up in order thousands of county residents could recovery and many people are still John Mirsich said. District students and teachers. to make it not too complicated,” face eviction because of inability to out of work or working reduced Mayor Lester Friedman added Bosse suggested that this program Wunderlich said. pay rent caused by lost or reduced hours. No one should be threatened that the city should seek the could outlast the COVID-19 crisis “This is still a work in progress income during the COVID-19 pan- with eviction or made homeless by “biggest benefit for the dollar.” and continue to help struggling … We certainly have concurrence, demic. this pandemic, so we must extend “Saving a landlord and saving a renters in the city for years to come. if not unanimity, that this is a pro- The motion, authored by these critical protections.” tenant together is the priority,” “I do think that this is something gram we’d like to go forward,” Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd For information, visit bos.lacoun- Friedman said. we need to have as a permanent Friedman added. District, also directs the Department ty.gov. Councilman Julian Gold also pro- program in our community,” Bosse posed helping those who could said. come close to making the rent, but With their direction given to could not quite get together enough staff, several council members money, as the money would make a admitted that the process would bigger difference to them than it likely be a complicated one, and would someone who could not make their full rent payment, regardless of whether they received help from the city. “This is almost a triage thing, a medical question, ‘who can we Founded 1946 save?’” Gold said. To help answer that question – 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. and to try to prevent help from SUITE 330 going to those who don’t need it – P.O. BOX 36036 the council members expressed LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 support for means testing both (323)933-5518 renters and landlords who would BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: benefit from the program. City staff 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. 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Services, while Bet Tzedek would provide legal services and help landlords and tenants come to a Michael Villalpando PUBLISHER repayment agreement. Council- woman Lili Bosse asked that the Karen Villalpando EDITOR & PUBLISHER contracts with these organizations include privacy protections for the Edwin Folven program’s renters. [email protected] “I feel quite certain that tenants EDITOR would want to keep their confiden- tiality if they partake in that,” Cameron Kiszla Bosse said. [email protected] The council members said they REPORTER would like the program to begin relatively soon instead of waiting Jose Herrera until the coronavirus pandemic has [email protected] REPORTER subsided. While waiting would bet- ter reveal those most in need of Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, help, people are currently strug- Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg gling, several council members CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

said, and there’s no guarantee of when the pandemic will end. The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are “If landlords are suffering now, weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- why would we wait to make some pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal payments to them?” Wunderlich advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 July 23, 2020 West Hollywood looks to limit short-term leases n Ordinance passed in the dispute went to court. In March, is actually a good start to protecting the city reached a tentative settle- our dwelling units throughout the response to AKA West ment with BPREP that required city,” Mayor Pro Tempore John Hollywood lawsuit West Hollywood to update its zon- Heilman said. ing rules via this ordinance. “We have always prioritized By Cameron Kiszla As part of the ordinance, AKA long-term housing, and especially in and other apartments, duplexes and our community, we prioritize the On July 20, the West Hollywood accessory dwelling units – also creation of long-term affordable City Council unanimously voted to known as granny flats or casitas – housing. That’s something that we prohibit initial leases of less than a near Sunset Boulevard that have need to make sure nobody else is year for many types of residences. already been rented out using short- coming in to take advantage of,” The council’s action resulted term leases will be allowed to con- Mayor Lindsey Horvath added. from a lawsuit against BPREP 8500 tinue to do so through the end of As part of the ordinance, up to Sunset LLC, which owns AKA 2029. At that point, the rental units 30% of the nonconforming units at West Hollywood at 8500 Sunset must be treated like other rental AKA West Hollywood and other Blvd. In 2017, it emerged in a Los units in the city and be initially rental units in the Sunset Specific Angeles Times article that while the leased for a minimum of a year, Plan can be rented for five days or east tower of AKA West which council members said will more. For the AKA West Hollywood was being used as a tra- add to the number of housing units Hollywood, there were 101 units in photo by Jose Herrera ditional apartment building, the available for the city’s residents. the west tower that were being rent- The West Hollywood City Council voted on July 20 to require all new west tower was being used as an “This is not a perfect solution. ed for less than a year, according to apartment leases in the city be for at least one year. extended-stay hotel. The city Settlements of litigation rarely are. Rachel Dimond, senior planner for pushed back against that use and But I think the ordinance before us West Hollywood, so 30 units can be rented for five days or more until the industry workers who move to the At the request of Councilman end of 2029. The remaining 71 units area for work, as well as those who John D’Amico, in its motion to at AKA West Hollywood must be move into short-term units while approve the ordinance, the council Marciano Art Foundation, union rented for at least 31 days. Outside moving or repairing their homes. also agreed to have city staff study of AKA, Dimond estimated that Several hotel workers also called in the impact of short-term leases on there are an additional 200 units near during public comment to oppose hotel workers and bring that infor- reach agreement on severance Sunset Boulevard that could qualify the ordinance. mation back to the council in six for continued short-term rentals. Danielle Wilson, research analyst months. Owners of the Maurice and of the 70 visitor service associ- “There are a number of properties for Unite Here Local 11, the union Though he voted to approve the Paul Marciano Art Foundation ates who were laid off when the that are not directly on Sunset, as that represents hospitality workers ordinance, D’Amico said he wanted and representatives of the museum closed three days after the Sunset Specific Plan reaches including hotel employees, said the ordinance to have a wider effect American Federation of State, the employees announced they down some of the side streets off short-term leases not only threaten than just the Sunset Specific Plan, County, and Municipal were unionizing, according to Sunset slightly,” Dimond said. the job security of hotel workers by noting that in effect, the city’s rules Employees District Council 36 AFSCME. Though the vote passed unani- hurting the hotel business, but they were primarily aimed at the AKA have reached an agreement to The closure preceded weeks of mously, the ordinance received also drive up rents and real estate West Hollywood project, despite end litigation initiated by protests by the laid-off workers, pushback during public comment. prices, further impacting the hotel city officials claiming they intended AFSCME and a former employ- supporters and AFSCME mem- Some property owners and employees. to make rules for the city as a whole. ee following the museum’s clo- bers, including at the former Genevieve Morrill, president and “The decision before you tonight City staff recommended including sure last November. Marciano Art Foundation build- CEO of the West Hollywood is about our city’s values and what all residential units in commercially Under their agreement, the ing at 4357 Wilshire Blvd. Chamber of Commerce, called in to you believe is worth fighting for. If zoned areas of the city, but the other museum will provide about 10 For information, visit praise the flexibility offered by that isn’t housing, I don’t know weeks of severance pay to each afscme36.org. short-term leases for entertainment- what is,” Wilson said. See WeHo page 22 4 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Beverly Hills nonprofit Rapper arrested on gun charge after alleged shooting

By edwin folven mation about a vehicle that may to the shooting and are still investi- have been involved, and officers gating, Eberhardt added. donates hand sanitizer Officers arrested Canadian rapper pulled over a car matching that Female rapper Megan Thee Tory Lanez on July 12 after receiv- description a short time later. Stallion identified herself as the ing reports of shots being fired in the Officers found a handgun in the shooting victim on social media fol- Hollywood Hills and allegedly find- car, Eberhardt said. They arrested lowing the incident. ing a gun in the 27-year-old’s vehi- Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar The detective said he plans to pre- cle when he was pulled over a short Peterson, for carrying a concealed sent the results of the investigation time later leaving the scene. firearm in a vehicle. The rapper, to the Los Angeles County District Hollywood Division detectives composer and record producer was Attorney’s Office, which will con- provided a synopsis of what hap- with other unidentified individuals sider filing formal charges against pened but declined to divulge spe- in the car, and they were questioned Lanez. Eberhardt said more infor- cific details because it’s an “active, but not arrested, he added. mation may be available in the com- ongoing investigation,” Det. Warren The detective said it is believed ing days once the investigation is Eberhardt said. At approximately Lanez was at a house party in the complete. The suspect posted 4:30 a.m., officers received 911 calls area where the shots were fired, $35,000 bail and was released. about shots being fired in the 1800 however, police are still trying to Detectives are seeking witnesses block of Nichols Canyon Road. The piece together the exact sequence of and are asking any residents who location is in a residential neighbor- events. Officers originally thought may have security cameras that cap- hood north of Hollywood Boulevard no one was injured, but later tured footage of the incident to con- and east of Laurel Canyon received information about a victim tact them. Anyone with information photo courtesy of Manos PR Boulevard. Callers provided infor- possibly sustaining a foot injury due is urged to call (213)972-2934. Earlier this month, Beverly Hills Fire Department Chief Greg Barton, Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Matsch, Beverly Hills resident and entrepreneur Wil Master, Beverly Hills Police Department Sgt. Sean Smollen and Interim Police Chief Dominick Rivetti celebrated a gift Tougher penalties enacted for price gouging of hand sanitizer for the city’s first responders and their community partners. Los Angeles County has People found guilty of price by the county since March. Anyone Master, who was selected by SeneGence International to distribute approved tougher protections gouging can face civil penalties of who believes they are a victim can its hand sanitizer in the Los Angeles area, provided more than 1,000 against price gouging during the up to $10,000. Nearly 2,000 reports call (800)593-8222, or visit stop- bottles for the city’s new community emergency communications pro- COVID-19 pandemic. of price gouging have been received pricegouging.dcba.lacounty.gov. gram, “Just in Case, BH.” The program combines the resources of each department, as well as community engagement counterparts: Community Emergency Response Team and Neighborhood Watch. For information, visit senegence.com. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Beverly Hills broker sentenced FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SMOKE-FREE MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, for stock profit inflation scheme PARKS, AND PARKLETS ORDINANCES A former Beverly Hills stockbro- be converted into publicly traded FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ker was sentenced to six years in fed- penny stock businesses. Once the eral prison for scheming to manipu- penny stock companies went public, late penny stock prices to inflate the Ficeto arranged financing deals in reported profits of his co-conspira- which Homm invested millions of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a public tor’s hedge funds. The scheme gen- dollars from the Absolute Funds to hearing on MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020, to hear anyone wishing to speak regarding erated millions of dollars in fees and acquire a majority of the new com- an amendment to Titles 7 and 11 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code (WHMC) commissions for the defendant, and pany’s stock. Based on those finan- caused investors to lose more than cial deals, Ficeto and Homm paid and the master fee resolution establishing fees for City Services. $215 million in when the funds col- themselves substantial placement lapsed, authorities said. agent fees and issued themselves The City Council will consider adding Chapter 7.10 of Title 7 establishing smoking Todd Michael Ficeto, 53, of and co-conspirators millions of standards in multi-family dwellings and adding violations of WHMC 7.10 (Smoking Marion, Ohio, was sentenced on shares of the newly created penny July 6 by United States District stock companies. in Multi-Family Dwellings) to Schedule C to the Administrative Citations Fee Sched- Judge Virginia A. Phillips, who also Ficeto also caused existing share- ule. ordered him to pay $215.8 in restitu- holders in the penny stock compa- tion. During a 17-day trial that con- nies to enter into “lock-up agree- cluded in July 2019, a jury found ments” that prevented them from The City Council will also consider amendments to Chapters 11.12 and 11.29 of Ficeto guilty of 18 felonies including trading those companies’ shares. Title 11 prohibiting smoking in and around parks and parklets and adding violations one count of conspiracy to commit Meanwhile, Ficeto, Homm and their of WHMC 11.12.050 (Smoking Prohibited in City Parks) and 11.29 (Parklets) to securities fraud and wire fraud, co-conspirators freely traded the seven counts of securities fraud, two shares they controlled, and executed Schedule C to the Administrative Citations Fee Schedule. counts of investment adviser fraud, their scheme by trading the penny one count of money laundering con- stocks – through HWM – at prices The hearing will be held via teleconference at 5:30 p.m. and a copy of the proposed spiracy, five counts of money laun- set by Homm and co-defendant dering, one count of obstruction of Colin Heatherington, 45, of Port resolution and justification document will be available for public review on Thursday, justice and one count of making Alberni, Canada, and his brother, July 30, 2020, online at www.weho.org. false statements. Craig Heatherington, 42, of At the July 6 sentencing hearing, Queensland, Australia. Ficeto and Those wishing to comment at the public hearing may either call into the meeting to Phillips described the scheme as his co-conspirators accounted for “serious” and “far-reaching” and more than 90 percent of the compa- provide comments via phone (dial-in instructions can be found on the Agenda) or ordered Ficeto to begin serving his nies’ trading volume in many of the you may submit written comments to the City Clerk at [email protected]. sentence this week. Ficeto has companies. waived his right to appeal his con- Ficeto, Homm, and other co-con- viction and sentence. spirators fraudulently manipulated If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call, or sub- Ficeto was the president of Hunter the penny stocks to inflate their mit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least World Markets, a Beverly Hills- prices, exaggerating the purported 48 hours prior to the meeting. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to partici- based broker-dealer that he co- profitability of the Absolute Funds. owned with German financier As a result, the co-conspirators were pate in said Public Hearing to express their opinion on this matter. Florian Wilhelm Jürgen Homm. able to sell their own shares of the Homm founded Absolute Capital penny stocks at the inflated prices to For further information please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (323) 848-6408. Management Holdings, a Cayman the hedge funds. Island-based company that managed For example, over the span of four eight hedge funds and which Homm minutes near the end of the trading operated from Mallorca, Spain. day on May 15, 2007, Ficeto, Yvonne Quarker Homm, 60, was indicted in March Homm and Colin Heatherington, City Clerk 2013 on charges of securities fraud through manipulative cross-trades at and wire fraud after he was arrested HWM, caused the price of a penny in Italy, but later fled to Germany stock company’s shares to increase Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной ин- and remains a fugitive. from $3.25 to $12. Ficeto admitted формации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Between September 2004 and at trial to making more than $27 mil- September 2007, Ficeto used lion through HWM from 2005 and HWM’s investment bureau to find 2008. HWM ceased operations in small, private companies that could 2009. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 July 23, 2020 BHUSD confirms online education for students By jose herrera Middle School, wrote a letter ask- who both assisted Bregy in the pre- ing the board to allow teachers to sentation of Return 2 Learn, provid- In a 4-0 vote, the Beverly Hills work from home, and to consider ed additional details about how Unified School District Board of the health and living conditions for BHUSD is prepared to support stu- Education approved a two-option teachers and their families. dents, teachers, staff and administra- reopening plan on July 21 for the “Fewer people on campus means tors in the upcoming school year. upcoming school year, with stu- it is a safer place for the people who BHUSD started summer profes- dents learning online and possibly are there,” Crane wrote. “For those sional development for teachers on returning to campus in the future. who have been potentially exposed Google Classrooms and other digital Board member Tristen Walker- or wake up feeling ill, but not quite teaching programs such as Aeries Shuman was absent . ill enough for a sub, the ability to Gradebook, Apex & Goalbook, “I think it’s important to really stay home needs to be part of the myViewBoard, Google Meet and finalize this opportunity to disclose equation.” GSuite Tools, Seemann said. The photo by Cameron Kiszla we have two options,” BHUSD Some parents opposed online district will provide optional depart- BHUSD students, including those at Beverly Vista Middle School, won’t Board President Isabel Hacker said. learning, including the approxi- mental meetings to answer questions return to in-person classes in the fall. “You have the option to decide mately 80 protesters who demon- and collaborate on fall teaching what works best for your child.” strated in Beverly Gardens Park on plans to ensure BHUSD teachers education,” Chism said. “We are still teachers, parents and students. On July 21, BHUSD board mem- July 9 to express outrage about the have the necessary resources for a mandated to provide the services “We don’t take this lightly,” bers received a newly revised pre- possibility of distance learning. successful semester, he added. and support listed in each student’s Hacker said. “We don’t favor one sentation on the district’s reopening They cited issues with online learn- Chism reinforced that BHUSD IEP to that level, so we are prepared stakeholder over the other. I hope plan, Return 2 Learn, by BHUSD ing due to a number of reasons will continue to provide and support to do that starting in August.” that you understand that we are try- Superintendent Michael Bregy. The related to child care, and that online students who need additional help, She added BHUSD will be intro- ing to resolve a lot of the issues and plan allows parents and students to learning offered by BHUSD was and support the social and emotion- ducing social emotional learning concerns that are on your minds choose between the Independent inadequate compared to in-person al needs of all students by offering lessons to cover things like bullying because they definitely weigh Learning Center, an online model instruction. services and connecting with those and cyberbullying, coping skills, sub- heavy on ours as well.” traditionally used by students who However, Dustin Seemann, assis- in need. stance abuse, depression and anything BHUSD’s Return 2 Learn cannot regularly attend in-person tant superintendent of education “The state nor the federal govern- that students may be experiencing. reopening plan can be read online classes, or a hybrid model called services, and Laura Chism, assistant ment have relaxed guidelines that Hacker added that she empathizes starting on July 24. For informa- Live @ BHUSD. superintendent of student services, apply to students who are in special and understands the concerns of tion, visit bhusd.org. As of July 21, there were 441 BHUSD students who applied and signed up for the ILC. Students who choose that program will commit to one semester of online-only learn- ing, and by the end of the semester, they can choose to remain or enroll in the hybrid model. The deadline to apply for the ILC program was extended to July 27 at 8 a.m., and any students who do not apply for that model will be automat- ically enrolled in Live @ BHUSD. Live @ BHUSD will be taught Monday through Friday and stu- dents will have daily live interac- tion at home online using BHUSD devices. In this model, classes will mirror the bell schedule that follows each student’s current schedule. Eventually, students enrolled in Live @ BHUSD will return to cam- pus for in-person instruction once state and county requirements are met. The date for that to happen will depend on any future public health orders related to COVID-19, Bregy said. “We want to be able to ensure that we provide parents with the most information up until that point to make a decision whether they want ILC or if they are going to be engaged in our distance learning, which is going to be Live @ BHUSD,” Bregy said. The board’s consideration of whether to teach online or in-person classes was met with criticism and concerns by teachers, parents, stu- dents and stakeholders over the weeks leading up to the July 21 meeting. Board members received 19 let- ters and read some aloud during public comment, and cited numer- ous phone calls and emails about reopening schools the board received during the past month. Most of the letters came from teach- ers concerned about returning to campus as the number of COVID- 19 infections continues to rise in the city and the county of Los Angeles. Paige Rubin, a school psycholo- gist for BHUSD, wrote a letter questioning why BHUSD would consider reopening campuses when COVID-19 cases are higher now than when the district decided to close campuses and transition to online learning. “If we are providing services and instruction to students virtually, why would you ever insist we risk our lives to do what we can do safe- ly from home,” Rubin wrote. Alexis Crane, a science and STEM teacher at Beverly Vista 6 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Shelter offers hope for those on the streets n Los Feliz bridge possible during the three years the to defend the homeless housing we temporary shelter is in place, so urgently need,” Los Angeles City housing facility has Pampanin said. Attorney Mike Feuer said. “These capacity of 100 “As we do with all of our interim victories are important milestones in housing programs, PATH will be this vital work.” By edwin folven providing wraparound services Ryu added that he will continue to which include intensive case man- focus on providing more services One hundred men and women agement, linkages to medical and and housing for people experiencing experiencing homelessness will mental health support and groups homelessness and believes a com- soon be living indoors in a new and classes for self-awareness and prehensive approach is needed to bridge housing shelter at 3210 and improvement,” said Jennifer Hark help people move off the streets. 3248 Riverside Drive, on a former Dietz, deputy CEO and executive “It’s not just about the housing, parking lot just south of Los Feliz director for PATH. “In addition, we but the care and services that our Boulevard near the entrance to focus on housing navigation and unhoused neighbors so desperately Griffith Park. employment assistance such as need and the close collaboration The facility officially opens resume building and interview with the community that will make photo by Edwin Folven tomorrow, July 24, and the new res- preparation. These services are more homeless housing centers pos- The new temporary bridge housing facility on Riverside Drive uses an idents are expected to move in next designed to help people move into – sible,” Ryu added. outer membrane over a rigid frame. Construction took five months. Tuesday. It will be the third tempo- and stay – in permanent housing. rary shelter to open in Los Angeles Our goal is to help every individual City Councilman David Ryu’s 4th identify a home, connect them with District as part of the “A Bridge the resources they need to get back Home” program. A formal opening on their feet and help them trans- will not be held because of COVID- form their lives. 19, but plans call for a video presen- Temporary shelters are being tation on the shelter to be posted on used throughout the city to house Mayor Eric Garcetti’s and Ryu’s homeless individuals while more Facebook pages on Friday. permanent housing is built. Garcetti The building incorporates an launched the “A Bridge Home” pro- outer membrane over a rigid frame gram in 2018, offering more fund- and was built in five months. ing and resources to address home- Funded with $7 million in state lessness to council members who grants, the approximately 10,800- identified locations to build tempo- square-foot shelter will serve peo- rary shelters. The new shelter on ple experiencing homelessness Riverside Drive utilizes a similar who were identified by service membrane construction as one that providers in the surrounding com- opened last year in the 13th District munity. on Schrader Boulevard in “The Los Feliz Bridge Home will Hollywood. mean shelter, safety and health care The shelter on Riverside Drive is for hundreds of people currently the fourth housing facility for living on the streets or in the L.A. homeless individuals to open over River,” Ryu said. “This center, and the past two years in the 4th the many more we’re building District. The Los Angeles LGBT across District 4, will save lives.” Center’s Emergency Youth Shelter The shelter will have kitchen, provides 100 beds, Wallis House at shower and laundry facilities, stor- Aviva in Hollywood offers 42 beds age and special amenities including for women and the Gardner Street an area for pets. Many people expe- Women’s Bridge Housing shelter riencing homeless are reluctant to provides 30 beds. Six other shelters move into shelters if they are unable with 320 beds are either under con- to take their pets, Ryu’s spokesman struction or in development in the Mark Pampanin said. Aether 4th District. Apparel and Allied Feather & The shelter on Riverside Drive Down donated bedding and pil- was not built without controversy, lows. Staff from People Assisting as a lawsuit was filed in January by the Homeless will be onsite provid- a group called Friends of Waverly ing services such as counseling, claiming the project was illegally assistance with medical care, help approved. The Los Angeles City finding employment and obtaining Attorney’s Office announced on permanent housing. Residents will July 14 that the city has prevailed generally live in the shelter for six against all the causes of action filed months to a year and a half. The so far challenging the shelter. goal is to help as many people as “My office will continue to fight Controller updates maps of COVID-19 infections, deaths On July 16, Los Angeles City by community. Controller Ron Galperin launched “My dashboard can help peo- an updated COVID-19 dashboard ple understand where infections that maps and tracks infections and deaths are occurring and how and deaths for L.A. County and all communities and the people liv- the cities and communities within ing in them are being impacted it, including each neighborhood in by the pandemic,” Galperin said. the city of Los Angeles. L.A. area communities with Building on his initial dash- the most overall COVID-19 board released in May as part of cases are East Los Angeles with the comprehensive COVID-19 3,388 cases, South Gate with Resource Hub, Galperin’s new 2,476 cases and Boyle Heights dashboard now includes lists of with 2,402 cases. the 10 communities in the county Communities with the most with the highest number of cases overall COVID-19 deaths are and deaths, displays the number Glendale with 120 deaths, of total cases and deaths by eth- Westlake with 112 deaths and nicity and total cases by gender Pico Union with 71 deaths. and age, shows the percentage of Data on the dashboard is gath- deaths that have occurred in resi- ered from the L.A. County dential and acute care facilities, Department of Public Health and and has four county-city gradient updated daily. maps displaying cases and death To view the COVID-19 dash- rates by population. Users can board, visit navigate the maps or search by lacontroller.org/covid19resource- address to find cases and deaths hub. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 July 23, 2020 West Hollywood extends eviction moratoriums n City Council ants due to financial impact caused tion be provided within 30 days of by the pandemic, and the city may notice to provide a safety buffer for continues to provide extend them in the future. tenants. resources and services The City Council changed cer- “I think that what we are setting tain provisions within the ordinance up is the possibility for tenants who amid pandemic related to documentation, the may not be familiar with the lan- repayment period for commercial guage with our ordinance to auto- By jose herrera tenants and the use of security matically default by failing to pro- deposits to pay rent. vide documentation at the time they The West Hollywood City Under both the residential and put their landlord on notice that they Council unanimously approved commercial eviction moratoriums, cannot pay their residential or com- extending the city’s residential and starting Aug. 1, tenants must pro- mercial rent,” Duran said. commercial eviction moratoriums vide documentation of financial The City Council also increased until Sept. 30 and reinforced exist- impacts due to the pandemic within the time for repayment from six to ing COVID-19 resources at its 30 days of notifying their landlord 12 months for commercial tenants meeting on July 20. that they will not be able to pay with 20 employees or fewer. “What we are trying to do here, rent. Council members had become Commercial tenants with 21 or to the greatest degree possible, is to aware of instances in which tenants more employees will still have only keep the status quo in place, both in who were able to pay rent were not six months to repay any back rent our residential districts and com- doing so because of the moratori- owed during the COVID emer- mercial districts, while recognizing um. gency. that this is all unprecedented,” Originally, the ordinance asked Additionally, the city is allowing photo by Jose Herrera Councilman John Duran said. for documentation to be provided tenants and landlords, both residen- Under the city of West Hollywood’s updated eviction moratorium, resi- “There is no model and there is no on the same day tenants notified tial and commercial, to use security dential tenants must provide documentation within 30 days of notifying right or wrong way to do it.” their landlords of their inability to deposits to help offset rent obliga- The eviction moratoriums pre- pay rent, but Duran suggested the tions. Security deposits can be their landlords if they cannot pay rent. vent landlords from evicting ten- ordinance include that documenta- replenished over the 12-month peri- od after the emergency ends, must provide supporting financial ness licenses and outdoor dining, according to Assistant City documentation to qualify for the valet meter and valet sign Attorney Lauren Langer. program. encroachment permits. Businesses In other COVID-related assis- Councilwoman Lauren Meister that have paid their regulatory Notable quotes tance programs, the City Council said the rental assistance program is business license renewal fees added an additional $250,000 to the helpful, and it may be the best way between Jan. 1 and March 16 will “We are one people with one family. We all live in the same house city’s rental assistance fund and the city can assist its tenants. receive a three-month credit in the … and through books, through information, we must find a way to say allowed residential tenants to apply “I think going through an experi- annual fee during the next billing to people that we must lay down the burden of hate. For hate is too for a third-time grant of $1,000 to enced organization to look at the cycle in 2021, according to a staff heavy a burden to bear.” cover rent. financial documents is really the report.

The portion of the rental assis- way to go about it because other- Lastly, the city continued relaxed John Lewis tance program administered by the wise it becomes a landlord-tenant enforcement of residential street United States Congressman National Council of Jewish Women thing,” Meister said. “This way, if sweeping parking regulations and Georgia, Fifth District is open to all residents, and the por- you need help, you apply for help.” peak/rush hour zone restrictions, 1940-2020 tion offered through the Alliance for The city of West Hollywood has and allowed residents to park for no

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The mayor was joined motion he introduced recently to in making the announcement by By edwin folven establish a city Office of Anti- City Councilman Curren Price, 9th Los Angeles City Councilman Corruption and Transparency District, and actor and activist David Ryu, 4th District, held a focusing on planning and land-use Anthony Anderson. telephone town hall meeting on decisions. “Testing saves lives, and we have July 21 to outline progress in the “Everyone has seen the news to deliver more testing to the people city’s battle against COVID-19, stories about corruption in City hardest-hit by COVID-19: commu- and to discuss approaches to pro- Hall and I’ve got to tell you, I find nities of color and vulnerable viding relief for residents and this news disturbing and shame- Angelenos,” Garcetti said. “We can addressing homelessness. ful, but unfortunately, it’s not only defeat this virus if everyone Ryu said more COVID-19 test- shocking,” Ryu said. “Why do I does their part and if we tackle the photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office ing is becoming available through say that? I have been in office for deep racial inequities baked into Actor and activist Anthony Anderson joined Mayor Eric Garcetti, left, and the city and county, and he high- five years and I ran to reform the our health system. We have tests Councilman Curren Price in calling for more COVID-19 testing for people lighted the testing site at Dodger system, and specifically, I ran to prioritized for you if you have of color. Stadium as a primary place for root out corruption at City Hall. symptoms or think you have been people to be tested. The city and My very first legislation when I exposed, and we need everyone to county are offering COVID-19 got elected was to ban developer wear a face covering, stay home spreading the virus, including test- Organized Relief Effort to provide testing by appointment only, and contributions, as well as non-indi- when you can and avoid gatherings ing. free testing sites until community people can schedule a test and vidual contributions from corpo- with anyone outside your home.” The city of Los Angeles has health centers, clinics, pharmacies, view a list of sites by visiting rations and LLCs. [Corruption] With recent Los Angeles County spent nearly $100 million to pro- doctor’s offices and other medical covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. Ryu unfortunately is not new to City public health data showing that vide free testing to residents. It was providers can provide COVID-19 also said he is advocating for peo- Hall, but enough is enough. We Black and Latino Angelenos are one of the first large cities in diagnostic tests. More than 1 mil- ple to be diligent about social dis- need more transparency, we need twice as likely to die from COVID- America to offer testing for anyone, lion tests have been administered tancing and wearing masks to help stricter rules and we go further.” 19 compared to white Angelenos, with or without symptoms. With since public testing began on curb the spread of COVID-19, and Ryu also discussed street Garcetti, Price and Anderson high- the support of the Los Angeles Fire March 20. is working on a campaign to pro- improvements and said he is tak- lighted strategies for communities Department, the city has partnered For information, visit coron- mote mask wearing in apartment ing a comprehensive approach to of color to avoid contracting and with the county and Community avirus.lacity.org/testing. and condominium complexes. projects. In addition to repairing “I know it seems onerous and I potholes, the councilman is look- know it could be a hassle, but ing for locations where bike lanes masks are the best way to keep you may be feasible and areas where Funding for more COVID-19 testing approved and other people safe,” Ryu said. improvements to crosswalks and “Furthermore, I know how critical other safety amenities can be Los Angeles County has commit- the health and safety of all resi- provider. Individuals needing refer- coronavirus testing is to under- implemented. Ryu cited a new ted $400,000 in one-time bridge dents.” ral to a medical provider can call standing and fighting COVID-19, crosswalk installed on Sixth Street funding to support staffing-related Individuals needing testing who 211. People can also register for a which is why I worked early on to east of Fairfax Avenue that stops costs at COVID-19 testing sites are symptomatic or have a known COVID-19 test at multiple govern- bring about 20,000 tests to the city traffic with a sequence of flashing operated by CORE within the city of exposure to a positive case are urged ment-operated and sites by visiting and county during the first few yellow and solid red lights while Los Angeles. to first seek testing from their health covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. weeks of the pandemic in March. pedestrians cross. He also high- The county’s contribution to And, I still continue to support and lighted the “Slow Streets” pro- CORE will help support current advocate for testing as the first and gram, which was implemented by operations while the nonprofit most critical tool in our fight Mayor Eric Garcetti during the secures other funding. In addition to against the virus.” public health emergency to pro- supporting CORE testing sites, the Ryu said the town hall was mote walking and cycling on res- county will continue funding its nine intended as a way to share infor- idential streets. Residents and testing sites and is also preparing to mation with constituents, and community groups can ask the add additional locations for while COVID-19 is a top concern, Los Angeles Department of COVID-19 testing in coming weeks there are many other pressing Transportation to have the pro- in areas identified as hot spots where problems affecting the district. gram implemented in their neigh- data illustrates high test positivity, Authorities are making progress borhoods. In the local area, it is low testing access and high mortali- in the effort to end homelessness, currently in place on a route that ty rates. That effort will include part- he said. Ryu announced that a new includes Sweetzer Avenue nerships with community-based temporary bridge shelter is sched- between Colgate and Oakwood organizations to aggressively target uled to open on July 24 in Los avenues, Oakwood Avenue high-risk communities through Feliz, making it the fourth shelter between Sweetzer and Hayworth street outreach teams going door-to- to open in the 4th District in the avenues, Hayworth between door to disseminate information past two years. Oakwood and Rosewood about COVID-19 prevention. Ryu also highlighted steps the avenues, Rosewood from The county’s financial support to city is taking to provide relief for Hayworth to Formosa Avenue, CORE aims to preserve critical test- tenants and property owners, such and Formosa Avenue north to ing access, especially in low- as a moratorium on evictions from Willoughby Avenue. income, vulnerable communities rent-controlled apartments, and While streets are not closed to adversely impacted by the pandem- $100 million in CARES Act fund- cars, signs are placed at intersec- ic. ing recently used for rent payment tions indicating pedestrian activity “Access to COVID-19 testing is relief. He and his City Council is encouraged. The “Slow Streets” one of the many critical steps needed colleagues are supporting efforts program is temporary during stay- to protect the safety and well-being by leaders at the federal level to at-home orders, but Ryu hopes to of Los Angeles County residents create a second round of relief extend and expand it. and help support our recovery,” said funding under the HEROES Act, “Many neighborhoods have Supervisor Kathryn Barger, 5th which is currently under consider- now put in applications for ‘Slow District, chair of the Los Angeles ation in the U.S. Senate. Streets,’” Ryu added. “I think it’s County Board of Supervisors. “This “I am very, very concerned such a great program that I would funding provides the opportunity for about all the various programs the like to make it permanent. It’s the county to maintain crucial test- federal government is currently more safety for cyclists, pedestri- ing sites and ensure the availability supporting, whether it’s unem- ans and everyone else, and that is of appointments throughout the ployment assistance, whether it’s something I introduced legislation entire region, helping to keep our PPP and everything else, on top of for. I think that is going to be part community safe.” the potential surge of evictions of creating a whole network of “With increased community that we could see,” Ryu said. “We infrastructure of not just bike spread of COVID-19 and height- are working with all of our lanes but safe streets and walkable ened demand for testing, the county Congress members … and we are streets.” is pleased to step up and financially pushing very hard that the federal Ryu urged anyone whose con- support CORE and ensure contin- government pass the HEROES cerns were not addressed to con- ued access to testing, especially for Act, which is the next version of tact his office by calling (213)473- our at-risk communities,” said Dr. federal stimulus dollars that are 7004, or by visiting davidryu.lac- Christina Ghaly, director of the Los coming down so we can extend all ity.org, which includes resources Angeles County Department of the benefits. We are looking for and links to many programs. Health Services. “As transmission the state government and the fed- “I am here to listen and take of this virus accelerates, it’s more eral government to step up, but are action with you to improve the important than ever to work together looking at all [available] measures quality of life in your neighbor- to resolve short-term funding short- in case they don’t.” hood,” Ryu added. falls and remain united in protecting Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 July 23, 2020 Metro plans upcoming webinar on subway project Stay up to date on Purple Line yards. Gale Drive will be intermit- underground work from enclosures Extension subway construction in tently closed at Wilshire in the street. Work hours are 6 a.m. Beverly Hills and Los Angeles dur- Boulevard. A permanent K-rail to 4 p.m., and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. ing a webinar on Wednesday, Aug. enclosure is in place to support Material deliveries and under- 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Updates will ongoing construction underneath ground construction support con- be provided on all three phases of Wilshire Boulevard. Additional tinue at a work zone in the center the Metro project from Wil- intermittent lane reductions west of of Wilshire Boulevard just west of shire/Western to Westwood. It the enclosure may be in place dur- Rimpau Boulevard. Wilshire includes work occurring at the ing off-peak hours. Boulevard has been reduced to two Wilshire/La Cienega and Wil- Wilshire Boulevard may be lanes in each direction between shire/Rodeo subway stations in intermittently reduced to two lanes June Street and Muirfield Road. Beverly Hills, and the in each direction between La The work zone will be in place Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega Boulevard and Gale through early 2020 to support con- Brea subway stations in Los Drive. Intermittent directional crete pouring underground in the Angeles. To listen by phone, which bump-outs may also be used, subway tunnels. excludes participating in the Q&A reducing Wilshire Boulevard to a Tunneling support and street session, call (213)279-1001 and use single lane. Through July 25, east- maintenance work is ongoing near the Conference ID: 461 029 586#. bound Wilshire Boulevard may be Wilshire/Western, the current ter- For information and to register to reduced to a single lane between minus of the Purple Line. Work is participate in the webinar , visit La Cienega and San Vicente boule- occurring 24-hours at a staging photo courtesy of Metro metro.net/projects/notices/events_p vards to support ongoing station yard just west of the intersection of Metro’s tunneling machine named Soyeon has passed the urpleline. construction. Wilshire Boulevard and Western Wilshire/Fairfax Station and is currently excavating toward Beverly Hills. Metro has also posted a video on Utility and tunnel investigation Avenue. Northbound Manhattan thesource.metro.net highlighting work is also ongoing near Wilshire Place will be closed intermittently progress being made on the Purple Boulevard and La Jolla Avenue. just north of Wilshire Boulevard may also occur on Wilshire and 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Line Extension, which is also Through Aug, 14, Wilshire from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday Boulevard between Western For questions and concerns, call known as the D Line in Metro’s Boulevard will be reduced to two through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 11 Avenue and Manhattan Place. the 24-hour project hotline at new alphabetic naming system. lanes in each direction between p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Access Southbound Oxford Avenue will (213)922-6934, email the project While a majority of footage was San Diego Way and La Jolla to businesses will be maintained. be intermittently reduced to a sin- team at [email protected], filmed prior to the implementation Avenue. Two K-rail enclosures Intermittent single-lane closures gle lane from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or visit metro.net. of safer at home orders, the video have been installed in the outlines expedited work including Wilshire/Crescent Heights area. piling and decking in Beverly Station construction, hauling and Hills, which was made possible by concrete pouring continues near a closure of Wilshire Boulevard the Wilshire/Fairfax station. Ogden when there was less traffic due to Drive will be closed intermittently the public health emergency. Monday through Saturday at Work continues at many loca- Wilshire Boulevard. Orange Grove tions along the route. At the future Avenue remains closed south of Wilshire/Rodeo station, crews are Wilshire Boulevard through working at the entrance and within January 2022. Intermittent lane the station box construction stag- closures may be in place to support ing area. Excavation will continue deck panel maintenance and soil 24 hours underneath Wilshire investigation in the Boulevard through the first quarter Wilshire/Fairfax station area. of 2021. Instruments are being Hauling, deliveries and tunnel- installed along the tunnel align- ing support is ongoing near ment and around the station box to Wilshire/La Brea and monitor ground movement, settle- Wilshire/Sycamore. Intermittent ment and other geological impacts. daily lane closures along Wilshire At Wilshire/La Cienega and Boulevard and side streets between Wilshire/Gale, station construc- Highland Avenue and Detroit tion, material deliveries and instru- Street may be necessary to support mentation continues in the staging construction. Crews are supporting Ballot measure will allocate more funds to low-income communities The Los Angeles County Board outlast any one board member’s of Supervisors voted on July 21 to tenure, so we want to be sure vot- start the process of placing a mea- ers agree that this is the direction sure on the Nov. 3 ballot that will we want to go.” guarantee a minimum of 10% of L.A. County’s $34.9 billion bud- general funds are used to address get comes from a combination of the needs of low-income residents. local, state and federal funding Recent protests and the COVID- sources. The general fund revenue 19 pandemic have placed a focus amounts to $8.8 billion. Currently, on longstanding and systemic county law enforcement and the inequity that negatively impacts legal system receive 42% of the Black, Indigenous and other com- general fund. munities of color, the supervisors The ordinance to be drafted said. The ballot measure would would forbid that at least 10% of change the county charter and the overall funding be directed to establish an ordinance to begin a the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s graduated, three-year process to Department, District Attorney’s adjust how the general fund por- Office, the Superior Courts or the tion of L.A. County’s budget is Probation Department. spent. The changes would reflect “I understand that belt-tighten- the board’s determination to end ing must be done, but now is the disparities and improve the health time to be bold and invest in pro- and safety of all residents. jects that will directly benefit our “For the last several years, this most vulnerable communities,” board has been reimagining Los said Supervisor Hilda Solis, 1st Angeles and has taken significant District. “This proposed amend- actions to expand access to hous- ment to the county charter puts that ing, mental health treatment and power in the hands of the voters so law enforcement diversion pro- that we may never go back to the grams, but there is only so far we ways things were. We cannot put can go without budget adjustments this off. Now is the time to coura- that are consistent with this board’s geously step up to end systemic values and priorities,” said inequities head-on, and L.A. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd County will rise to this challenge.” District, who authored the motion. For information, visit “This represents a policy that will bos.lacounty.gov. 10 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Bill will extend CARES Act funds to more workers Cedars-Sinai seeks donors U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- unemployed workers was not set up relief, Schiff said. Burbank) and Rep. Judy Chu (D- for nontraditional workers with The Mixed Earner Pandemic Pasadena) recently introduced the mixed income, like the many artists Unemployment Assistance Act at two-day blood drive Mixed Earner Pandemic and craftspeople in my district who would ensure that mixed earners Unemployment Assistance Act to supplement a W-2 with indepen- are able to access the same relief to ensure that workers who earn a mix dent gig work,” Chu added. “There make up for lost work that the of traditional (W-2) and indepen- is no reason these workers should CARES Act provided to those with dent (1099) employment income be penalized now for having a more straightforward employment are able to fully access the unem- mixed income. I’m proud to work arrangements. Specifically, it ployment assistance provided in the with my colleague Rep. Adam would allow workers with substan- CARES Act. Schiff to make this common sense tial self-employment income to opt “For many workers, the relief change to recognize the various into the PUA program, which will provided by the CARES Act is ways our constituents earn a living enable mixed earners to receive making a crucial difference in help- and ensure they are rightly compen- unemployment benefits calculated ing make ends meet during this sated for that during this crisis.” based on their total earnings history unprecedented period of disruption. The Pandemic Unemployment from both wage and self-employ- Yet due to the nature of indepen- Assistance program created by the ment work. dent work, particularly in industries CARES Act provides unemploy- “The entertainment industry is like entertainment, many workers ment compensation to independent grappling with unprecedented job are currently excluded from contractors, freelancers, gig work- loss due to the COVID-19 public Pandemic Unemployment ers and others not normally protect- health crisis. As the industry works Assistance because they earn a liv- ed by state unemployment insur- diligently to safely restart film and photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ing through a mix of self-employ- ance benefits. However, workers television production, entertain- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is holding a community blood drive ment and traditional W-2 jobs,” who earn a living through a mix of ment workers are relying on unem- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at the Schiff said. “Our bill will ensure independent and traditional jobs are ployment benefits to feed and care Farmhouse at Beverly Center, at street level at the corner of Third that mixed earners are no longer currently excluded from PUA even for their families,” SAG-AFTRA Street and La Cienega Boulevard. excluded from this critical assis- if they have lost a substantial por- President Gabrielle Carteris said. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for blood dona- tance because of the nature of their tion of their income due to coron- “The Mixed Earner Pandemic tions, in part because many community blood drives have been can- employment and income.” avirus-related disruption of their Unemployment Assistance Act cor- celled. “The coronavirus pandemic independent work. Due to the spo- rects an unintended flaw in the All blood donors must wear masks and physical distancing will be brought the economy to a halt for radic and unpredictable nature of CARES Act that resulted in affect- enforced. Donors are asked to bring identification, such as a driver’s millions. Fortunately, we were able independent work, many free- ed performers receiving a fraction license, and to eat and stay hydrated prior to donating. to quickly respond and through the lancers and self-employed workers of the weekly benefits they are Cedars-Sinai Blood Donor Services is providing COVID-19 anti- CARES Act put support into the in a wide variety of industries, and owed as taxpayers.” body testing for all donors. The results of the test do not impact the hands of workers who need it. But especially in music and entertain- For information, visit hospital’s ability to use donations, nor does it affect a donor’s ability our traditional system of supporting ment, cannot access this crucial schiff.house.gov. to donate blood in the future. Antibody results will be available within a few weeks of donating. Free parking will be offered. 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It will also (which includes Cedars-Sinai have signed a definitive agreement enable collaborations with the Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai for Huntington to affiliate with other entities in the Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, as well as Cedars-Sinai Health System. Health System to ensure access to its network of physicians and med- On March 9, the organizations high-quality, accessible and afford- ical offices throughout Southern announced that they had signed a able care throughout the region. California), Torrance Memorial letter of intent, and following that The proposed affiliation is intend- (which includes Torrance Memorial signing, both organizations ed to build upon Huntington’s 128- Medical Center and its network of engaged in due diligence and nego- year legacy, and to preserve its physicians and medical offices photo courtesy of Huntington Hospital tiations that led to the definitive unique culture as a community throughout the South Bay) and such Huntington Hospital, a 619-bed not-for-profit hospital in Pasadena, has agreement. The definitive agree- institution governed by a local joint ventures as California signed an agreement to join Cedars-Sinai Health System. ment will now be submitted for board, with its own employees and Rehabilitation Institute and review and approval to all the medical staff. In addition, philan- Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana appropriate government regulators, thropy and volunteer support will Medical Center. Directors. “With the definitive access to and affordability of qual- including the Office of the remain locally controlled and used “On behalf of everyone at agreement now complete, we can ity care for more Southern California Attorney General. The for Huntington Hospital and its Huntington Hospital, we are all very move forward with our joint effort Californians through the sharing review process usually takes sever- existing community. pleased to have reached this impor- to secure the necessary regulatory of resources and expertise among al months. Cedars-Sinai Health System was tant milestone,” said Jaynie approvals.” our facilities,” said Vera Guerin, The proposed affiliation includes established in 2017 to provide a Studenmund, chair of the “The goal of Cedars-Sinai chair of the Cedars-Sinai Health commitments for continued invest- platform for high-quality health Huntington Hospital Board of Health System is to strengthen System Board of Directors. “The ment in Huntington Hospital in care institutions to collaborate and addition of Huntington Hospital, with its strong commitment to serving the community, and the Deadline approaching for quality of its physicians, nurses Representatives’ letter condemns and other staff, would further strengthen the ability to provide disaster assistance loans this for the region.” anti-Asian discrimination For information, visit huntington- Less than one month remains supplies and covering day-to-day hospital.org and cedars-sinai.org. On July 20, U.S. Rep. Ted W. incidents of coronavirus-related dis- for Los Angeles County business expenses like rent and payroll. Lieu (D-Torrance) led a bipartisan crimination. These and numerous owners to apply for a disaster Economic injury assistance is letter of 150 Members of Congress news reports have documented cases recovery loan from the U.S. available regardless of whether calling on Attorney General ranging from the denial of services at Small Business Administration if the business has suffered any WHEN ARE YOU William Barr to publicly condemn stores to verbal harassment on the their business suffered physical property damage or not. acts of anti-Asian bias stemming subway to physical assaults,” the or property damage due to the SBA disaster loans are only GOING TO DO from the COVID-19 pandemic. members wrote. civil unrest incidents that began available for damages and losses The members, which included The members noted that, in the on May 26. due to the civil unrest that began YOUR ESTATE U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff (D- early 2000s, the Bush administra- Businesses of all sizes and pri- May 26, and not for COVID-19- PLANNING? Burbank), Karen Bass (D-Los tion tried to prevent anti-Asian dis- vate nonprofit organizations may related losses. Angeles) and Tony Cárdenas (D-San crimination during the outbreak of borrow up to $2 million to repair To apply, visit disasterloanas- he consequences of not doing any Fernando Valley), also urged Barr to severe acute respiratory syndrome. or replace damaged or destroyed sistance.sba.gov, call the SBA’s Testate planning are too numerous to provide regular status updates regard- “The Bush administration imme- real estate, machinery and equip- customer service center at list here, but a few issues are worth men- ing the steps the Department of diately took steps to prevent discrim- ment, inventory and other busi- (800)659-2955 or email disaster- tioning. If your minor children become Justice is taking and will take going ination against Asian Americans by ness assets. SBA low-interest [email protected]. orphans, or if you become incapacitated forward to combat this behavior. creating a community outreach team loans can also help businesses Individuals who are deaf or and cannot take care of yourself, with- In the letter, the members to monitor and document acts of with the cost of improvements to hard of hearing may call out written instructions from you the thanked Barr for “featuring the anti-Asian bias and engage with the protect, prevent or minimize the (800)877-8339. Courts will decide who will be in quote ‘Coronavirus is no excuse for community,” the members wrote. same type of disaster damage For assistance with an applica- charge. The Court’s choice of guardian hate’ on the Department of Justice’s The members added that “despite from occurring in the future. tion, visit the Los Angeles hate crimes website,” adding that the fear present within the commu- or conservator may not be yours. Interest rates can be as low as County Disaster Help Center at Additionally, the Court proceedings and “some Americans are facing nity, each and every day, Asian 3% for businesses and 2.75% for lacountyhelpcenter.org. administration of these procedures can increased discrimination as a result Americans help to combat COVID- private nonprofit organizations Interested applicants who do not be time consuming and cost prohibitive. of the pandemic.” 19.” with terms up to 30 years. Loan have access to the internet, have Perhaps more importantly, the drain on “We write to draw particular atten- “Asian Americans are just as amounts and terms are set by limited computer proficiency or tion to an increase in verbal and American as any other group of SBA and are based on each appli- speak languages other than finances as well as the physical and physical attacks as well as discrimi- people in our country,” the members cant’s financial condition. English may instead contact L.A. emotional toll these procedures can place on a family is incalculable. nation towards Asian Americans wrote to Barr. “We respectfully There are two important dead- County’s Disaster Help Center at who have been wrongly blamed for request that you, as head of the lines to apply for assistance from (833)238-4450. Multilingual busi- In the event of your death or incapaci- the virus’ spread … Asian Americans Department of Justice, forcefully SBA. Business owners must file ness counselors are standing by to ty, failure to have established even min- are not responsible for the spread of condemn anti-Asian bias to send an an application by Aug. 17 for assist business owners in complet- imal estate planning could mean your coronavirus in the United States; yet, unambiguous message to all property damage applications ing applications Monday through hard earned money will be spent for since the start of the pandemic, they Americans that discrimination and by March 17, 2021, for eco- Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. administrative costs, as well as legal and have experienced continued harass- against this community is un- nomic injury applications. The SBA is also offering assis- court fees. For instance, if the value of ment, violence and discrimination. American and will not be tolerated.” Economic injury disaster loans tance through their Virtual your GROSS assets totals more than As of June 3, the Asian Pacific Policy For information, visit help meet working capital needs Disaster Loan Outreach Center at $100,000, you probably need to estab- and Planning Council reported 2,066 lieu.house.gov. such as purchasing inventory, [email protected]. lish a living trust since estates over this amount must be probated unless they are in trust. This means if you are Letters to the Editor Schiff applauds funding for buying a home for $500,000, even if you have a large mortgage, your gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- Police officers are solution is much greater caution pathogen treatment centers er the current market value at the in who is accepted to join, who time of your death). Probate cur- not the enemy is accepted to the police acade- On July 16, U.S. Rep. Adam grams that help us respond to the rently takes at least 9 months to mies. From experience and dis- Schiff (D-Burbank) applauded the next emerging threat,” Schiff said. complete, and that is only if every- Re “Letters to the editor: I am cussion with others, I know that inclusion of millions in funding for In March, Schiff led a bipartisan thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- not your enemy,” July 16 issue there are people with a mindset the National Ebola Training and letter to support funding for global erate estate can cost between that craves the power of the Education Center and the 10 region- health programs and special $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The Capt. Shannon Paulson, com- police uniform, the badge, the al Ebola and other special pathogen pathogen treatment. It asked for same estate if handled through a manding officer of the LAPD gun at the waist, the upraised treatment centers within the Labor, increased funding for NETEC and “living trust” can reduce those costs Wilshire Division, raises a good baton, etc. Health and Human Services, RESPTC, which train facilities in by as much as 80% and take much point. “There is a small percent- Can we do a better job – a Education and Related Agencies the United States to handle special less time to complete.

age of those among us who have much better job – in keeping Appropriations Bill, which passed pathogens and infected patients. Proper estate planning allows you acted out of carelessness, lazi- them out? Perhaps better psy- out of committee earlier this month. The FY21 LHHS Appropriations to make your own decisions about ness or even criminality.” I call chological evaluations? Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is one bill will include “at least $11 mil- these matters while you can, rather those the “bad cops.” of the 10 regional centers. lion” for the centers. I am sure the majority other George Epstein Increased funding will support In addition to Ebola and COVID- than someone else making deci- members of our community Detroit Street preparedness for emerging, infec- 19, these centers have infrastructure sions when you cannot. readily agree. We sympathize tious disease threats so the country in place for quarantining and treating with all the good cops who suf- Thank you for printing LAPD is better prepared for future pan- severe acute respiratory syndrome, KRAMER + DRESBEN fer because of the deeds by those Capt. Shannon Paulson’s letter demics, Schiff said. Middle Eastern respiratory syn- bad cops. in the July 16 edition. It said “The COVID-19 pandemic has drome and other special pathogens. Stephen W. Kramer This seems to be a wide-rang- what needed to be said. been a painful reminder of how dev- The House of Representatives 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 ing problem for police depart- astating infectious diseases can be, will likely vote on the FY21 ments everywhere. The best Marc Russell and how vital it is to invest in pro- Appropriations Bill this month. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323)964-7100 12 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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July 19 At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 600 block of N. assaulted a victim in the 500 block Martel at 10 a.m. P OLICE BLOTTER At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect of S. Western. committed a petty theft in the 1000 At 11:06 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Curson. An unknown suspect stole a bicy- pect committed a petty theft in the cle in the 5400 block of Hollywood 5400 block of Wilshire. at 7 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 1700 block of N. July 12 and July 19. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Department burglarized a vehicle parked in the La Brea at 12:30 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los 6800 block of Rosewood. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles July 13 At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect stole a vehi- stole a vehicle parked in the 100 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- cle parked in the 6300 block of block of N. La Cienega. ing a domestic violence incident in Wilshire at 9 p.m. the 8700 block of Beverly at 12:30 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 300 block of S. Swall at 8 p.m. Beverly Hills Police a.m. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 600 block of S.

burglarized a vehicle parked in the Western at 3:30 p.m. At 10:08 p.m., an unknown sus- Department At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect 5700 block of Carlton Way. pect assaulted a victim in the 300 committed a petty theft in the 1500 At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Canon. July 12 block of Vine. An unknown suspect assaulted a stole a vehicle parked in the 400

victim in the 5800 block of Harold block of S. Detroit. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect July 17 An unknown suspect stole a bicy- Way at 9:55 p.m. committed a petty theft from a cle in the 400 block of N. Oxford at An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 200 block of At 2:17 p.m., an unknown suspect 3 a.m. July 15 victim near the corner of Sunset Rexford. committed a petty theft in the 400 and Serrano at 5:50 p.m. block of N. Bedford. At 10:50 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a pect assaulted a victim in the 3700 July 13 victim near the corner of Selma At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Wilshire. and Argyle at 12:50 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 4700 vehicle parked in the 500 block of At 5:04 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Elmwood. Leslie at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 300 block of At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5100 block of N. Rodeo. committed a petty theft in the 6300 An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 11 a.m. block of W. Third. burglary in the 7600 block of assaulted a victim in the 100 block An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 9 p.m. of S. Camden. At 11:40 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 300 block of N. An unknown suspect burglarized a Rodeo at 5:14 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1600 block of N. McCadden. vehicle parked near the corner of July 18 July 18 Fifth and Oxford at 11:15 a.m. At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a committed a commercial burglary At 1:51 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 100 block of The in the 9700 block of Wilshire. assaulted a victim near the corner victim in the 4000 block of Wilshire at 2:15 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked Grove at 1:29 a.m. of Beverly Drive and Park Way. in the 7500 block of Melrose. An unknown suspect committed a At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft from a vehicle parked in An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 5200 the 9100 block of Wilshire at 7:30 tim near the corner of Maple and committed a grand theft in the 8500 block of Beverly. petty theft in the 300 block of S. La block of Sunset. p.m. Dayton Way at 10:10 p.m. Brea at 12:30 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:55 p.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 7400 block of committed a petty theft in the 400 West Hollywood burglary in the 8400 block of Harold Way at 7:15 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked Sunset at 3 a.m. block of N. Bedford. Sheriff’s Station in the 8000 block of Beverly.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a July 13 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- assaulted a victim in the 1400 commercial burglary in the 8300 burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8000 block of Hollywood. cle parked in the 8000 block of block of N. Mansfield. block of Wilshire at 8:14 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Hemet at 7 p.m.

ing a domestic violence incident in An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 10 p.m., a residential burglary the 600 block of Robertson at 1:10 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5400 block of was reported in the 200 block of S. petty theft in the 300 block of S. a.m. Manhattan at 8 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 200 block Hollywood at 1 p.m. Bedford. of S. La Brea.

At 8:40 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 9000 An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 700 vehicle parked in the 200 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. 7000 block of Lanewood. vehicle parked in the 8700 block of block of N. Orlando. N. Rexford at 11 p.m. Beverly at 7 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a July 14 An unknown suspect committed a July 14 petty theft in the 7100 block of petty theft in the 200 block of S. La July 16 Santa Monica at 11:13 a.m. Brea at 2 p.m. At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- At midnight, a vandalism incident pect assaulted a victim in the 5100 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect was reported in the 8400 block of At 11:23 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2:58 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Sunset. committed a theft near the corner Gregory Way. pect robbed a victim in the 1100 pect committed a petty theft near of Hollywood and Argyle. block of N. La Brea. the corner of Romaine and La An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a Brea. vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1100 block of A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Los Feliz and Fern Dall at 5:30 burglary in the 400 block of N. Calle Vista at 7 a.m. ing a domestic violence incident in An unknown suspect burglarized a a.m. Fairfax at 3:25 a.m. the 7100 block of Santa Monica at vehicle parked in the 600 block of

At 6:38 p.m., an unknown suspect 7 p.m. N. Fairfax at 6:20 p.m. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5:37 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner stole a vehicle parked in the 5500 of North Santa Monica and Rodeo. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect July 14 300 block of S. Cochran. block of Wilshire. committed a petty theft in the 5500 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Hollywood. At 4:24 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 9300 block of assaulted a victim in the 1100 grand theft in the 500 block of S. Charleville at 9 p.m. petty theft in the 400 block of S. An unknown suspect assaulted a block of Havenhurst. Detroit at 9:50 a.m. Fairfax at 6:50 a.m. victim near the corner of Fairfax At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- and Melrose at 7:03 p.m. July 15 At noon, an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6400 9600 block of Olympic. committed a petty theft in the 100 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:56 p.m., an unknown sus- block of S. Orlando. block of Drexel. stole a vehicle parked in the 5600 pect burglarized a vehicle parked block of Wilshire. July 15 in the 400 block of N. Doheny. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a

petty theft in the 600 block of S. burglary in the 800 block of S. At 2:32 a.m., a suspect was arrest- An unknown suspect burglarized a Western at 12:30 p.m. Plymouth at 3 p.m. ed on suspicion of driving under July 16 vehicle parked in the 1700 block of

the influence of alcohol or drugs in N. Wilcox at 9 p.m. At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect the 1600 block of Loma Vista. At 1:24 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked committed a petty theft in the 100 stole a bicycle in the 1100 block of At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 900 block of N. Formosa. block of The Grove. An unknown suspect burglarized a Poinsettia. stole a vehicle parked in the 1300

vehicle parked in the 300 block of block of Serrano. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a S. Elm at 4 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 6100 block of petty theft in the 5400 block of vehicle parked in the 900 block of Hollywood at 1 p.m. Hollywood at 6:50 p.m. July 19 At 11:05 a.m., an unknown sus- Croft at 5:30 p.m.

pect assaulted a victim in the 400 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Roxbury. July 17 committed a petty theft in the 500 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the

block of N. Rossmore. 5100 block of Hollywood. 2100 block of N. Beachwood. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 300 block of N. victim near the corner of Santa An unknown suspect stole a vehi- July 17 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Beverly at 2:40 p.m. Monica and West Knoll at 6:30 cle parked in the 5600 block of La cle parked in the 500 block of N. p.m. Mirada at 1 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Citrus at 5:25 a.m. At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 1400 block of robbed a victim in the 100 block of At 8:57 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect N. Alta Vista at 6:45 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect N. La Cienega. committed a petty theft in the 1300 assaulted a victim in the 400 block stole a vehicle parked in the 6200 block of Havenhurst. of S. Western. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. July 16 committed a burglary in the 600 An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of N. Martel. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 7800 block of Sunset cle parked in the 4600 block of victim in the 800 block of N. grand theft from a vehicle in the at 10 p.m. Oakwood at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Western at 1:05 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 July 23, 2020 Rediscover Marina del Rey’s Salt Restaurant and Bar by Jill Weinlein

fter working at home all pick it up to take to the beach or dip with sliced watermelon radish, week, it’s nice to get-away nearby Burton Chase Park for an al micro greens, dried chili seeds and Aon the weekend and have a fresco picnic. crunchy triangular wontons. What meal outdoors in a picturesque spot. Executive Chef Peter Coenen has makes chef’s Caesar salad unique is Sitting outside at SALT Restaurant been at the waterfront retreat in the his use of long baby gem lettuce and Bar, the onsite restaurant at the heart of Marina Del Rey since leaves with a savory smoked cured Marina Del Rey Hotel, helps diners January, before the coronavirus egg yolk and grand padano cheese, forget about the uncertainties in the pandemic. Known for his global before a sprinkling of toasted buck- world right now. Marine breezes flavors and techniques, this talented wheat for texture. Request the waft through the patio as diners sit chef redefines coastal cuisine with housemade Caesar dressing on the at tables pleasantly distanced more all the dishes on the menu, includ- side. Some of the portions on the than 6 feet from each other. ing his sustainable Big Glory Bay menu are small, yet the flavor pro- When the restaurant reopened King salmon on a bed of colorful files make up for the size. mid-June, by reservation only, to ratatouille with chopped eggplant, SALT’s bartenders are making hotel guests and locals seeking a zucchini and tomatoes enhanced some creative summer cocktails respite and comforting meal, the with a flavorful caper-coriander with names that include The staff were trained to follow local vinaigrette. Socially Distant Mule and an ordinances, as well as CDC and Executive Chef Coenen spent Aperol Afternoon Delight. There is local health requirements. Servers time in the kitchen of The Ritz nice craft beer selection that wear mandated face masks and Carlton St. Thomas, The Inn at includes a local Hazy IPA, Indie photo Jill Weinlein shields at all times, while taking Palmetto Bluff, and Michelin- Brewing ‘Del Rey’ and interesting Blue umbrellas provide shade for diners at the waterfront SALT orders, entering the kitchen and starred restaurant Boka in Chicago. Nitro Peanut Butter Stout by Restaurant and Bar at the Marina Del Rey Hotel. presenting dishes to guests. His attention to detail with presen- Belching Beaver in San Diego. Guests may request in their reser- tation and flavors earned him Wines include Spanish, French and lemon foam rounded out this ele- and white chocolate pearls dotting vation to sit near one of the flicker- recognition status for the 2018 Californian whites and a gant dish. the top. ing firepits, while watching the StarChefs “Rising Star Chef” Whispering Angel rosé. There are 5 For meat eaters, the chef offers For a change of pace, make a boats unfurl their sails, and make award. Michelin also recognized red wines available by the glass or beef tartare as an appetizer, an 8 oz dining reservation at SALT small waves in one of the largest his work at Lonesome Rose with a bottle from local California and blue cheese crusted filet served Restaurant and Bar by calling or man-made marinas in Southern Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018, Washington wineries. with marble potatoes and perfectly booking online via Open Table. For California. If reservations are full, within one year of its opening. The last dish we ordered was an cooked asparagus, as well as a 32 the ultimate evening, stay hotel guests have the option to He continues to tempt guests’ English pea ravioli with goat gouda oz prime tomahawk ribeye. overnight at the Marina Del Rey order from the full menu and sit on taste buds with interesting starters and mushroom confit. Whole cher- We finished with a chocolatey Hotel for a much-needed stayca- their marina view balcony to dine. such as the seasonally-inspired and ry tomatoes, al dente English peas pot de creme with an ethereal tion. $$$ 13534 Bali Way, (424) The public can place an order and locally-sourced creamy blue crab and a light and summery preserved vanilla mousse, Luxardo cherries 289-8223.

preter at NHMLAC, will moderate Post & Beam’s Hibiscus-Sage Ice Age Cooler NHM presents Summer Nights at Home the discussion. Rani de Leon, Los Angeles- Ingredients: tea, 1 cup of boiling water and 10 The Natural History Museums of events including a discussion with based DJ and cultural programmer sage leaves for about 10 minutes. Los Angeles County have created NHMLAC staff about prehistoric with a combined 20 years of resi- White Sage Leaves or Fresh Sage Discard tea bags and sage, then Summer Nights at Home and will life and celebrate Summer Nights dences at the Virgil and Footsie’s (15 Leaves) add 1 cup of sugar and stir until kick off its seventh annual Summer with nature. Bar, will perform at 7 p.m. Leon 1 Cup Water sugar is dissolved. Nights series. Programming will begin at 6 will play his signature blend of 1 Cup White Granulated Sugar Add ice in pint glass. For the past seven years, NHM- p.m. and begin with “The Private eclectic sounds, jazz textures and 3 Hibiscus Tea Bags Pour 2 ounces of Hibiscus-Sage LAC has presented in-person sum- Life of Pleistocene Plants.” Regan soul music. 2 ounces Tequila (preferably Revel Simple Syrup. mer programming, but instead of E. Dunn, assistant curator at La Staff from Post & Beam will lead Blanco Tequila) Pour 2 ounces of Revel Blanco deciding to cancel this year’s sum- Brea Tar Pits, Emily Lindsey, assis- the cocktail creation with a homage Club Soda (preferable) Tequila or any liquor of your choos- mer events, NHMLAC will tant curator and excavation site to the Pleistocene Garden at La or Tonic Water ing. livestream the free festive summer director at La Brea Tar Pits, and Brea Tar Pits, the plants and herbs Ice Shake or Stir. program into the living room of Jessie George, PhD candidate in the that inhabited L.A. during the Ice Serves 2 Splash with club soda or tonic. viewers. department of geography at UCLA Age. Expel sage over drink and garnish. On July 24, viewers can learn will discuss the lives of Pleistocene Instructions: The next Summer Nights at how to make a DIY botanical cock- plants and the animals that ate them Home will be organized for Aug. 7. Make Hibiscus-Sage Simple *For mocktail, omit alcohol and top tail, (see adjacent recipe) turn up at La Brea Tar Pits. For information, visit Syrup: Steep 3 bags of hibiscus glass with soda or tonic water. the volume for DJ tunes, join live Steven Mendoza, a gallery inter- nhm.org/summernights. Enjoy with nachos, enchiladas or Restaurant News one of El Torito's grilled chicken From page 13 Mexican Caesar salads. 13715 Fiji Way, (310)823-8941. to celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24. Starting July 20, SOL offers a special cocktail, the The Glenmark Summer Wind, made with Casa Noble Reposado, white peach, lime opens new venue and agave. Enjoy with antojitos, he new full-service 85 guest ensaladas, mariscos, specialty Troom, artfully designed tacos, tortas, quesadillas and burri- Marriott International Glenmark tos. 12775 Millennium Drive, Hotel in Glendale opened on July #160, (424)289-0066. 17, offering guests four distinct food and beverage options. Helmed by executive chef Tony Trujillo of National Tequila Day Urban Kitchen Group’s Cucina Enoteca, Salt Creek Grille, at the Independence Parkway Grill and Michael Mina’s riday, July 24, the Stonehill Tavern, the sophisticated FIndependence, is serving $6 and approachable signature restau- margaritas and palomas all day on rant Olia offers a modern interpre- their outdoor patio just steps from tation of Mediterranean and French the beach. The newly renovated Provincial cuisine. Olia will initial- restaurant has implemented 45 ly offer takeaway items during steps of safety for the COVID-19 breakfast and lunch hours. Mila, pandemic to ensure guests and staff Glendale’s tallest rooftop bar offer- safety. 205 Broadway, (310)458- ing a 4,500-square-foot oasis with 2500. views of the Los Angeles skyline and the Verdugo Mountains, is set to open next month serving tapas- El Torito MDR style food, innovative hand-crafted ip a pineapple Jamaica margari- cocktails and local beers. The lobby Sta on National Tequila Day bar features carefully curated cock- tomorrow, July 24, while overlook- tails, wines and beers and will pro- ing sailboats going out for a sail or vide beverages solely for takeaway coming back in after a day on the orders from Olia restaurant. ocean. This tropical margarita is Intellegensia Coffee Roasters is made with Patrón Reposado, hibis- serving coffee and pastries.1100 N. cus, pineapple, lime and agave. Brand Blvd., (818)900-2701. 16 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LA Phil announces Karen Sturges Getty’s weekly inspiration for folks at home

as new chief financial officer The Getty Museum continues to offer a wide range of content from The Los Angeles Philharmonic architecture, painting and even live has appointed Karen Sturges as theater while temporarily closed its new chief financial officer. due to the coronavirus. Sturges joins the LA Phil from Getty staff have compiled new Endeavor Content, where she content focusing on the stories was the senior vice president and behind the art. This week, museum head of finance. staff have worked on uncovering “Karen is joining the LA Phil at the history of modern architecture, a pivotal moment, during a time introducing readers to some of the when we are addressing the horses that live in the Getty’s collec- ongoing challenges of the tion, examining a medieval calendar COVID-19 pandemic, but more and bringing the Getty Villa’s virtual importantly, as we begin to presentation of the comedy “The reimagine our organization and ODDyssey.” the work it will do in the years Erin Migdol, an associate editor at photo courtesy of Salk Institute/Getty Museum ahead,” said Chad Smith, the the Getty, wrote an article “What is The Salk Institute was designed by architect Louis I. Khan. David C. Bohnett Chief Modern Architecture, Anyway?” on Executive Officer and chair of the photo courtesy of the LA Phil the Iris – the blog of the J. Paul Getty When Larissa Grollemond, assis- theater presentation of “The Los Angeles Philharmonic Karen Sturges Trust in Los Angeles. Migdol talked tant curator of manuscripts at the ODDyssey,” a comedy that Association. “Karen’s experience about five things to look out for in Getty, transitioned to working from recounts Homer’s 24 books in five as an innovative finance execu- modern architecture and how those home in March, she started keeping webisodes for approximately 15 to tive in the media and entertain- try including senior vice presi- design features changed the world. track of time by counting off the 20 minutes each, is available on the ment sectors will be critical in dent and chief financial officer Amy Hood, a senior communica- weeks. Her actions made her start to Getty Villa’s YouTube channel. helping to shape our digital for global television distribution tion lead at the Getty, rounded up a think about how medieval people In this five-part series, the future. Her love of classical at NBCUniversal, vice president few examples of the many horses in marked time. Troubadour Theater Company and music and deep appreciation for of financial planning and analysis the Getty’s collections – as depicted Grollemond created an episode the Getty Villa have worked togeth- the mission of our organization at Warner Bros. Entertainment, on an Athenian vase, a French tapes- for “Art + Ideas,” the Getty’s pod- er on an opportunity to provide make her the ideal partner as and executive director of finance try and more. cast series focusing on art, artists, entertainment while families are Gustavo [Dudamel] and I contin- for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Hood was motivated to explore writers, curators and scholars. Her inside their homes. Each episode ue to build the foundation for all “I am honored to join the exec- horse art because of the rich history episode focused on her connection will premiere on Sundays at 3 p.m. that is to come. I can’t wait for utive team that Chad Smith has in which humans have created art to a calendar page for July from a until Aug. 16. Karen to join the team.” put together at the LA Phil,” depicting horses, from 17,000-year- “Book of Hours,” which was the After the final episode, audiences Sturges will fill the position on Sturges said. “As a lifetime lover old cave paintings at Lascaux to the kind of manuscript that many will be invited to a Zoom party with Aug. 10 and will report to Smith. of classical music, I look forward iconic ’80s Trapper Keeper, a brand medieval people relied on as a guide the cast. Her responsibilities include over- to being part of supporting the of loose-leaf binders created by to daily prayer. For information, visit seeing the organization’s finan- LA Phil’s mission to bring the gift Mead. Lastly, the Getty Villa’s virtual blogs.getty.edu/iris/. cial, information technology and of live music, artistry and educa- office administration functions. tion to our community.” Sturges has held several senior For information, visit ‘Hamilton’ returns to the Pantages June 21 and Oct. 12 through Jan. 2, roles in the entertainment indus- laphil.com. 2021. Broadway in Hollywood and the through Feb. 2021. Due to other commitments at the producers of the hit Broadway The production of “Hamilton” Pantages, there will be no perfor- show “Hamilton” continue to will return to the Hollywood mances between June 28 through monitor the developments of Pantages Theatre beginning April Oct. 11, 2021. COVD-19, but decided to cancel 2021. The new dates for the pro- For information, visit broadway- all performances of the show cur- duction of “Hamilton” at the inhollywood.com/HamiltonUpdat rently on sale between Sept 2020 Pantages are from April 6 through es. Bogie’s Liquor Summer Fun Starts Here!

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photo courtesy of IAMA a BBQ IAMA celebrates young storytellers or just lounging by the pool, find all your IAMA Theatre Company culmi- “As we continue to pivot and nates its first annual, year-long res- reinvent during this time, we are so idency for emerging Los Angeles- thrilled to be able to present the favorite beverages at Bogies! based playwrights under the age of work of our inaugural class of writ- 30 with a four-day virtual reading ers on a virtual platform to only the series of six new works developed L.A. theater community, but also to Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs in the lab. the larger global community,” said The celebration, “Under 30 Stefanie Black, IAMA Theatre Playwrights Lab Virtual Series,” Company co-artistic director. “It will honor the playwrights’ jour- has been an honor to spend the last Remember to Social Distance! neys over the past year. The six year witnessing the growth of these writers met on a monthly basis to incredible writers.” share and develop their work in a The series begins today at 6 p.m. 5753 Melrose Ave. peer-guided format led by under 30 with a reading of “The Bottoming emerging playwright Max Wolf Process” by Pilapil. Each day, a dif- Corner of Melrose & Vine Friedlich. The five playwrights who ferent member of the lab will read (323) 469-1414 were chosen for the 2019-2020 lab his or her work, and each viewing is include Laura Donney, Ken Greller, free. www.bogiesliquor.com Madeline Hendricks, Nicholas For information, visit iamathe- Pilapil and Adriana Santos. atre.com/under30lab2020. Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 July 23, 2020 Why can’t I find a great fantasy television series? “Game of Thrones” choked in “Vikings” and Scottish time-trav- the 11th. Still, the entire series is eling “Outlander” only have so an extraordinary feat worth the much tonally in common with the ride, overflowing with wondrous Queen of Dragons. visuals, complicated characters Sure, the primary correlation is and incredible action. More than a high-stakes drama – complicated year later, however, I still can’t yarns examining politics and scratch my fantasy itch. human psychology. I suppose (Let’s keep animation and pup- that’s fine, but the biggest “Game” ble, like Netflix’s most recent fan- pets out of the discussion for now, hits normally included major plot tasy entry, “Cursed,” which though many of those options are points and especially something reimagines the King Arthur story. both worthy and often far better fantastic: a dragon attack, a battle Focusing on Nimue (Katherine than their allegedly adult-directed or thrilling events that tap into Langford), a queen before Arthur counterparts.) lore. I contend the large viewer- would be king, the 10-part season Horror-fantasy series like ship tolerated slow pacing more features conflict between religious photo courtesy of Netflix “Wynonna Earp” and than elated in it. zealots and fae creatures. It’s a Katherine Langford appears in “Cursed,” a reimagining of the King Arthur compelling concept occasionally “Supernatural” present delightful Alas, too many “Game” tale. takes on classic fairy creatures, brethren learned the wrong lesson. told well, but world building but what about fantasy from an Biding time for sublime visual replaces pulse. ancient time? Not that modern day moments on “Game” normally And like “Game,” it pits until the season finale, which will Then there’s NBC’s visually stuff that keeps the budget man- paid off, even if viewers had to humanity against magic, which probably be the end of the run. stunning “Emerald City,” can- ageable but overt, classic fantasy wait a fortnight. Those set pieces perhaps allows producers to avoid Over at Amazon Prime, a cou- celed after a short run thanks to its with swords, fae creatures, per- and graphics don’t really exist on excessive visual effects, but that ple deep fantasy dives amount to stunted storytelling. Freeform’s haps a sorcerer rocking a sweet the small screen anywhere else, at leaves us muggle viewers wonder- dire results as well. “Britannia” “Shadowhunters” earned a three- beard. Plenty of recommendation least not to the same degree of ing why a fantasy realm features adds magic to the Roman season and two-part finale run, but articles go heavy on historical fic- visual eye candy or narrative heft. so little magic, even depicting a Empire’s invasion of Britain, that teen soap bit reared its damn- tion, but not fantasy. Sorry, but Other series often lose this gam- Merlin (“Vikings” star Gustav while “Carnival Row” goes full ing head once more. Skarsgard) who lost his powers, a Tolkien with Victorian flair. Set in Frankly, the most involved fan- tired cliche, indeed. a seaside city (London in all but tasy series to date is ABC’s “Once A second Netflix addition this name), humans and fae creatures Upon a Time,” garnering 156 year, “The Letter for the King,” reside in disharmony. Orlando episodes all about classic fairytale faces a similar dilemma. As does Bloom plays a detective investi- characters, from Snow White and the more popular “The Witcher” gating a series of grisly murders. Captain Hook to Rumpelstiltskin from 2019. While HBO lets series Just imagine if Jack the Ripper and even Dr. Frankenstein, tra- take their time, they also rarely targeted fairies. A clever premise versing our world and a fantasy feel like they make choices to fill undermined by delays and dull realm. Occasionally clever, but episode orders, saving their annu- politics instead of fantasy lore. some campy sartorial choices, al budget for a few notable Even worse, the series continually poor visual effects and, well, sequences before each finale. flashes back to a war with more ABC-grade acting minimize the “Witcher” goes down that rabbit intrigue. overall effect. hole for several anecdotal Others give it the ol’ college try. We have the promise of more episodes before finally going big – MTV’s “The Shannara grand fantasy series to come: a a lucky gamble, this time at least. Chronicles” brought us druids, live-action “Avatar: The Last These shows aren’t necessarily demons and elves, but the teen Airbender” and a new “Narnia” on bad. “Witcher” had solid charac- soap aesthetic, with weak acting Netflix, HBO’s “Game” prequel ters and a unique story, and to match, hurt a show that would and Prime’s plan for a “Lord of photo courtesy of Netflix “Cursed” can be watchable, fun at eventually be canceled after two the Rings” series. Until then, how- Henry Cavill stars in “The Witcher,” a series with solid characters and a times. But as the brain child of co- seasons, once migrating to Spike. ever, I have no choice but to keep unique story, but a pace that is too slow at times. creator Frank Miller – the comics A shame too, considering it stars watching every single episode of legend who wrote and inked “The Ivana Baquero, Ofelia from third-spring fantasy series. I just Dark Knight Returns,” “Sin City” “Pan’s Labyrinth.” can’t turn them off. and “300” – this small-screen adaptation of his illustrated young adult novel, also written by Tom Wheeler (“The Cape,” “Puss in Boots”), is too juvenile. Obnoxious characters, trope-laden Los Angeles readies for conflict and caricatured villains begging to be smote – it should be so much more. Democratic National Convention At least neither descends to the lows of Canadian comics adapta- tion “Warrior Nun,” Netflix’s answer to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Mostly set in modern day, though some elite nuns act more like ninjas, alongside flashbacks to when an angel bestowed his halo upon a worthy warrior, so the legend tells. Even less happens Museum mentors musicans online

The Grammy Museum announced its new Mentorship Monday program in partnership with Grammy U and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative. Every Monday from July 20 through Aug. 31, top-tier music A photograph in the July 7, 1960, issue of the Park Labrea News industry professionals will mentor showed local officials preparing to welcome delegates to the 1960 college students and recent gradu- Democratic National Convention, which was held that July at the Los ates via digital conferencing. Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Businessman Martin Pollard, left, joined Mentors will include artists Sam Los Angeles County Supervisor Ernest Debs and L.A. City Fischer, Tikyra “TK” Jackson, Councilmembers Kenneth Hahn and Rosalind Wyman to display a ban- Ledisi, three-time Grammy win- ner with a new emblem for the convention. The symbol was used on ners Little Big Town, Melanie signs, stickers, buttons and other materials. At the historic event, Sen. Pfirrman, Sasha Sloan and John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts was nominated as the Democratic Francisca Valenzuela, as well as candidate for president and later won the 1960 presidential election. It Recording Academy members. marked the first time the convention was held in Los Angeles, which For information, visit grammy- later hosted in 2000. The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be musuem.org. held Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 18 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services selects new leader Didi Hirsch Mental Health A nationally recognized pediatri- care quality improvement. Services has selected Jonathan cian and advocate for the health and “I am grateful to the board of Goldfinger as the next CEO of the wellbeing of children and families, Didi Hirsch for this exciting oppor- 78-year-old organization, a national Goldfinger comes to Didi Hirsch tunity,” Goldfinger said. “Didi leader in suicide prevention and one from Goldfinger Health, where he Hirsch is a trusted leader in mental of Los Angeles County’s largest advised diverse organizations on health and suicide prevention nonprofits treating families, youth behavioral health innovation, busi- because their care is fundamentally and adults with mental illness and ness strategy and policy. He also committed to quality, innovation substance use disorders. previously served as chief medical and inclusion, all things society Goldfinger’s selection followed a officer and vice president of inno- needs more than ever. Their work year-long planning process by the vation at Center for Youth Wellness erasing stigma and counseling board of directors, which included a in San Francisco, which spearhead- those in crisis has saved countless nationwide search by Koya ed efforts to address people suffer- lives.” Leadership Partners. ing from childhood abuse, parental Additionally, Lyn Morris, the “We considered a deep bench of mental illness and discrimination. organization’s current senior vice photo courtesy of the LA Phil highly qualified and diverse candi- Goldfinger currently advises the president of clinical operations, has The Los Angeles Phil Harmonic has announced its fall season at the dates and found Dr. Goldfinger to California Office of the Surgeon been promoted to chief operating Walt Disney Concert Hall will be canceled due to concerns of COVID- be uniquely qualified to lead Didi General on trauma-informed prima- officer in recognition of the broader 19. Hirsch successfully into the future ry care; the Los Angeles County role she will play supporting because of his background in Department of Public Health and Goldfinger. Goldfinger succeeds healthcare policy, clinical innova- First 5 Los Angeles on improving retiring CEO Kita S. Curry, who tion, strategic partnerships and childhood development and behav- served Didi Hirsch for 26 years. LA Phil creates music technology,” said board Chair ior services; and the federal Centers For information, visit didi- Christopher J. Harrer, a financial for Medicare and Medicaid hirsch.org. opportunities amid COVID advisor for UBS Financial Services. Services on maternal-infant health- Newsom lays out pandemic plan for learning, schools New media partnerships and many challenges we are facing as digital initiatives designed to bring both an institution and art form.” On July 17, Gov. Gavin zations. When considering a waiver stay 6 feet from one another and 6 LA Phil content to the broadest He believes that the LA Phil is Newsom announced his plan for request, the local health officer must feet away from children, while stu- possible audience have been equipped to address the ever- learning and safe schools ahead of consider local data and consult with dents should maintain 6 feet of dis- announced as the fall 2020 is can- changing situation. Smith said the the 2020-21 school year, as the the California Department of Public tance from one another as practica- celed due to the coronavirus. organization is finding creative California Department of Public Health. ble. Anyone entering the school Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles ways to move forward. Health issued a framework for when Following a confirmed case of a must do a health screen, and the Philharmonic music and artistic “We are leveraging established and how schools should reopen for student who was at school during guidance also provides that if any- director, and Chad Smith, David media partnerships, doubling in-person instruction. his or her infectious period, other one in a student or staff member’s C. Bohnett chair chief executive down on YOLA and taking an The governor’s plan centers on exposed students and staff should be household is sick, they too should officer, said their organization ideas-driven approach to our pro- five key areas. quarantined for 14 days. The school stay home. would partner with PBS, NPR gramming,” Smith said. “The First, Newsom stressed that safe should revert to distance learning Fourth, there will be regular test- affiliates, APM, Deutsche future of the LA Phil is very much in-person school based on local when multiple cohorts have cases or ing and dedicated contact tracing Grammophon Programs to include a reflection of the values Dudamel health data. The California 5% of students and staff test positive for outbreaks at schools. LA Phil orchestral streaming series embodies as an artistic leader.” Department of Public Health uses within a 14-day period. The district Fifth, there will be rigorous dis- and online Ford festivals. Smith added these investments six indicators to track the level of should revert to distance learning tance learning. Under newly enact- Additionally, Youth Orchestra will enable the LA Phil to bring COVID-19 infection in each when 25% or more of its schools ed state law, school districts are Los Angeles National at Home, an music, learning programs and California county as well as the pre- have been physically closed due to required to provide devices and open-source online learning pro- important conversations to the paredness of the county health care COVID-19 within 14 days. After 14 connectivity so that every child can gram, will help support and edu- largest audience possible in Los system. Any county that does not days, school districts may return to participate in distance learning, cate young musicians and teachers Angeles and beyond. meet the state’s benchmarks is put in-person instruction with the daily live interaction for every across the country. These new programs and initia- on the County Monitoring List, and approval. Second, there will be child with teachers and other stu- These wide-ranging programs tives will include broadcasts, schools in those counties cannot strong mask requirements for any- dents, class assignments that are will be available on multiple plat- online programs, YOLA National physically open for in-person one in the school. All students in challenging and equivalent to in- forms and will make the LA Phil’s and Online Learning Hub, record- instruction until their county has third grade and above will be person instruction and targeted work accessible while the Walt ings and Play Your Part – a come off the Monitoring List for 14 required to wear a mask or face cov- supports and interventions for Disney Concert Hall, the fundraising effort to help the LA consecutive days. ering. English learners and special educa- Hollywood Bowl and the Ford are Phil mitigate the approximately School community members – Third, there will be physical dis- tion students. temporarily closed. $90 million revenue loss it will including parents, teachers, staff and tancing requirements and other For information, visit The LA Phil has also canceled experience as a result of COVID- students – can track daily data on adaptations. In the updated guid- files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance- its fall 2020 season at Walt Disney 19. whether and why their county is on ance, CDPH requires that all adults schools.pdf. Concert Hall through Dec. 31 in Most of these programs are set the monitoring list at response to the guidance of public to begin in August, but there are covid19.ca.gov/roadmap- health officials. some such as the radio series “At counties/#track-data. Rosewood STEM Magnet “The silencing of our music has Home with Dudamel” and educa- There is a single exception. Local Urban Planning been deafening,” Dudamel said. “I tional programs on YOLA health officers may grant a waiver to have been working non-stop since National at Home that are avail- allow elementary schools to reopen & Urban Design March, here in California, to find able to the public. in-person instruction if the waiver is new, safe and impactful ways to For information, visit requested by the district superinten- address how we will adapt to the laphil.com. dent, in consultation with labor, par- n ents and community-based organi- We Our Students! SAG-AFTRA sends message that discrimination against Asian Americans is wrong and harmful SAG-AFTRA has released a demic. Unfortunately, instead of Islander characters can counter public service announcement fea- working together to get through stereotypes and result in larger turing performers, broadcast jour- this crisis, a few misguided people societal impact. nalists and social media influencers are looking for a scapegoat,” SAG- “SAG-AFTRA is paying atten- calling on all Americans to fight AFTRA President Gabrielle tion to those brave Asian American discrimination against Asian Carteris said. “We are still seeing a voices coming forward with their NOW ENROLLING! Americans occurring during the shocking increase in hate crimes heart-wrenching experiences of Be part of groundbreaking history and enroll at the first COVID-19 pandemic. against Asian Americans, including harassment,” said Ren Hanami, The video was inspired by a shunning, racial profiling, verbal chair of the SAG-AFTRA National urban planning and urban design STEM magnet in LAUSD. spike in hate crimes against Asian harassment and even physical Asian Pacific American Media Americans during the pandemic. assault. This is a time of high Committee. “We are listening to Rosewood is a community that nurtures the whole child Sixteen SAG-AFTRA members stress, but that is no excuse for dis- our members who have a stake in and though a STEM, it has many pathways to meet your appear in the PSA, including Jon criminatory behavior. We are all shaping a better world, free of dis- Jon Briones, Christina Chang, Juju Americans and we are all in this crimination and harassment, and child’s needs and interests. Chang, Joel De La Fuente, Amy together.” we applaud Asian American Limited Hill, James Hong, Carrie Ann The video premiered on July 21 activists, organizations and allies 2nd Grade spots Contact our main office for guidance Inaba, Ken Jeong, Clyde Kusatsu, during the union’s “Race & who are bringing attention to this available! with the application process. Jodi Long, Lucy Liu, Tzi Ma, Storytelling: Asian American issue. SAG-AFTRA stands with Jeannie Mai, Vincent Rodriguez Voices” livestreamed panel discus- you.” III, Iqbal Theba and Hudson Yang. sion. The event explored ways in To view the PSA, visit Your child may be eligible for transportation. “As a global community, we are which better representation in the youtube.com/watch?v=Hnkl7Ax1 Visit www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 experiencing a historically difficult media and more in-depth portray- m2c&feature=youtu.be. For infor- time due to the COVID-19 pan- als of Asian American Pacific mation, visit sagaftra.org. 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 July 23, 2020

Joint powers agreement reached between BHUSD, city

On July 14, the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education and the Beverly Hills City Council each approved the Provision, Use and Maintenance of Educational, Recreational and Community Facilities and Programs Agreement, also locally known simply as the Beverly Hills/BHUSD Joint Powers Agreement. Both the Board of Education and City Council approved the agreement with 5-0 votes.

photo courtesy of Caruso “The city is pleased to The Grove will screen “Mad Max: Fury Road” on level 8 of the shopping Center. continue its strong partnership with BHUSD.” Lester Friedman Special drive-in screening at The Mayor, City of Beverly Hills

Grove benefits Charlize Theron’s The agreement covers fiscal resources of the city of Beverly President Rachelle Marcus, years 2020-21 through 2022-23, Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified Bregy, Director of District Africa project continuing a decades-long collabo- School District. Simultaneously, Athletics and JPA Coordinator ration between the city and the we have together addressed the Tim Ellis and Assistant school district in identifying oppor- Actress Charlize Theron and bringing awareness to the work of needs of all stakeholders in the city Superintendent of Business tunities for both BHUSD students Caruso have announced a one-of- program partners, CTAOP helps and BHUSD. We are proud of the Services Wade Roach, with input and the community of Beverly a-kind drive-in screening of the ensure the youth it serves are on a final document and look forward to from Director of School Safety Hills to enjoy the benefits of the Academy Award-winning film path to reaching their full potential. continuing our collaborative rela- Scott Lovelace. vast and ever-improving facilities. “Mad Max: Fury Road” on Friday, Earlier this year, Theron and tionship with the city.” Working on behalf of the city “On behalf of the Beverly Hills July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grove. CTAOP partnered with “The city is pleased to continue was Friedman, Vice Mayor Unified School District negotiation The socially-distant screening Entertainment Industry its strong partnership with Robert Wunderlich, City Manager committee, I would like to express will be hosted on Level 8 of the Foundation and CARE to launch BHUSD,” Mayor Lester Friedman George Chavez, Assistant City my sincere thanks to the city of shopping, dining and lifestyle des- the “Together for Her” campaign said. “As we all manage the Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Beverly Hills and their negotiating tination center, offering guests an to fight gender-based violence dur- impacts of COVID-19 now and in Director of Community Services committee for all of their hard unparalleled scenic view of Los ing COVID-19. Theron and the years ahead, a strong working Jenny Rogers, Assistant Director work and dedication to the process Angeles. Prior to the screening, CTAOP committed $1 million to relationship between city govern- of Community Services Pam of creating a new JPA agreement,” Theron will participate in a special COVID-19 relief efforts, with ment and our schools is more criti- Shinault, Recreation Services BHUSD Superintendent Michael Q&A session with her “Mad Max” $500,000 specifically designated cal than ever before.” Manager Patty Acuna and Bregy said. “With a spirit of col- co-star Nicholas Hoult. for “Together for Her.” The teams charged with draft- Executive Assistant Aida Thau. laboration, we have a document Proceeds from the screening will An online auction benefiting ing this agreement included board For information, visit that maximizes the combined benefit the Charlize Theron Africa CTAOP will take place from July President Isabel Hacker, Vice bhusd.organd beverlyhills.org. Outreach Project and its work 27-31. For information, visit improving the lives of young peo- ctaopmadmax.givesmart.com. ple in Africa by investing in orga- For ticket inquiries, email nizations that prioritize and [email protected]. advance the health, education and The Grove is located at 189 The community support. By providing Grove Drive. For information, visit funding, building capacity and thegrovela.com and caruso.com. L.A. Community College District continues fight against climate change The Los Angeles Community trict to invest $75 million toward College District Board of Trustees energy efficiency and sustainability has taken steps to eliminate the dis- projects, direct staff to develop and trict’s carbon-energy use, reduce implement a Sustainability Vision greenhouse gas emissions and pro- 2040 Plan for the district to achieve tect vulnerable communities from the 100% carbon-free energy goal the negative impacts of climate by 2040, and create a new district change with the adoption of its staff unit and positions to develop Clean Energy and Sustainability and implement the Sustainability resolution. Vision 2040 Plan, The resolution calls for the dis- The resolution also aims to con- trict to eliminate all carbon-based vert 25% of existing parking stalls electricity consumption by 2030 for zero emission vehicles, install and to replace all other carbon- more electric-vehicle chargers at based energy use by 2040 with colleges and facilities, increase clean, renewable and sustainable recycling and composting, elimi- energy sources. nate single-use plastics and expe- “Our action reaffirms that this dite storm-water capture and district can and will have a positive groundwater recharge projects. The impact in the fight against climate new goals will benefit the colleges change being caused by the use of and surrounding communities, and carbon-based fuel and energy,” said expand educational opportunities Board Vice President Steve Veres, for students, said LACCD who chairs the Facilities and Master Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez. Planning Oversight Committee. “Our district is clear in our vision “Since 2001, the district has com- to provide the education and train- mitted to incorporating pro-envi- ing necessary to address workforce ronmental design concepts into our demands and meet employers’ BuildLACCD capital improvement needs of a clean energy and green program and this resolution sets future,” Rodriguez said. “This dis- realistic goals to ensure all district trict is uniquely positioned to adapt operations are environmentally sus- and expand its existing career edu- tainable and responsibly-managed cation programs for students for assets while also dedicating $75 future jobs and to integrate new and million to support our efforts and emerging green technologies to help create hundreds, if not thou- achieve our carbon independence.” sands of jobs in the process.” For information, visit laccd.edu. The resolution calls for the dis- 20 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

South East European Film Festival available online

The 15th annual South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles was postponed in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but its official launch of its 2020 edition will run from July 15 through Aug. 16 online. “After months of incredible work by our very own dream team, the 2020 festival is happen- ing online,” said Vera Mijojlic, founder and director of SEEfest. “It was truly a heroic effort. We battled technical issues, filmmak- ers reluctance, and lots of night time work — but we did it.” “While many other festivals have completely canceled their 2020 editions, SEEfest has not photo courtesy of LACMA only kept up its programming, but LACMA highlights Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Sotó’s “Penetrable photo courtesy of the South East European Film Festival managed to produce the full festi- The film “Common Story” will be featured in SEEfest. BBL Bleu'' as a fun and interactactive artwork for all ages. val on one of the top software plat- forms in the world which serves motherhood and struggles during Germanic cultures in the Northern the likes of Cannes, American war in “Zana”; and a mother- Adriatic. Market and Hollywood studios,” daughter story about aging in the SEEfest and activities are sup- LACMA provides at home, kid- said the SEEfest board of directors modern world called “Pilate,” an ported in part by the California in a joint statement. adaptation of the novel by Arts Council, the Los Angeles SEEfest’s event features a curat- Hungarian writer, Magda Szabó. County Board of Supervisors friendly online programming ed program of 57 films highlight- Also included in the program through the Los Angeles County ing the cinematic expressions of are Bulgarian film “My Gypsy Department of Arts and Culture; South East Europe’s cultural As museums continue to stay Black communities in the age of Road,” whose heroine is the first- and by an arts grant from the city diversity across 20 countries. ever Roma woman to graduate of West Hollywood. The ELMA temporarily closed during the COVID-19. Organizations For North American premieres in COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Freedoms, GYOPO, LACMA and from the Academy of Dramatic Foundation and the Hollywood the program include three debuts Arts; and “Bora, Stories of a Foreign Press Association also Angeles County Museum of Art StopDiscriminAsian helped orga- including “Legacy,” a psychologi- provides an assortment of content nize this virtual conversation. Wind,” a film about freedom and contributed to these programs. cal thriller from Romania; pays tribute to the multi-ethnic For information, visit seefilm- through its online platform Panelists Dr. Eraka P. Bath, Kosovo’s haunting story about LACMA @ Home. associate professor and vice chair intersection of Slavic, Italian and la.org. Each week, LACMA @ Home for equity, diversity and inclusion gets updated and museum staff for the department of psychiatry at curate art, activities, videos, quick the Jane and Terry Semel Institute LATW’s “Frankenstein” gives a classic new life reads and more for a specific for Neuroscience and Human theme. This week’s programming Behavior at UCLA; Ava L.A. Theatre Works, a producer focused on teaching viewers the DuVernay, filmmaker and founder of audio theater, has announced importance of participating and of ARRAY; Darnell Hunt, profes- the release of its state-of-the-art being part of something greater sor and dean of social sciences at audio recording of Mary Shelley’s than yourself whether that’s art, UCLA; and artist Rashid Johnson “Frankenstein.” some form of activism or watching had a conversation addressing the This new stage adaptation, writ- a film with loved ones. ways in which racism and discrim- ten by BBC’s Kate McAll, stars A family favorite returns to ination create chronic physical and veteran stage actor Stacy Keach as LACMA in a new color, as emotional health conditions. the monster with Adhir Kalyan, LACMA recently acquired Christine Y. Kim, LACMA cura- who starred in Fox’s then Netflix’s Venezuelanartist Jesús Rafael tor of contemporary art and “Arrested Development” and Soto’s “Penetrable BBL Bleu.” GYOPO co-founder, introduced CBS’ “Rules of Engagement,” in Soto had a lifelong fascination the panelists and Naima J. Keith, the role of Dr. Victor with space, color and the impor- LACMA vice president of educa- Frankenstein. tance of viewer participation to tion and public programs, moder- In 1815, confined indoors by activate and complete the work of ated the discussion. over a year of relentless rain and art. In addition, LACMA’s free edu- cold following the eruption of LACMA made available a short cational learning series, Make Art Indonesia’s Tambora volcano, a documentary featuring Soto’s @ Home, has produced a lesson group of friends, including 18- “Penetrable BBL Bleu.” In the on creating marble painting. year-old Mary Wollstonecraft video, Soto described his motiva- Inspired by how artists Helen Shelley and poet Lord Byron, began writing ghost stories to pass tion behind the artwork and why Frankenthaler and Morris Louis photo by Troy Harvey/courtesy of L.A. Theatre Works he values the importance of viewer experiment with chance, children the time. Adhir Kalyan and Stacy Keach record a new adaptation of Mary participation. can create their own unexpected Over 200 years later, Shelley’s On July 21 at 4 p.m., LACMA paintings using marbling tech- tale, “Frankenstein,” remains a Shelley’s “Frankenstein” for L.A. Theater Works. hosted its “Racism is a Public niques. work of timeless imagination and Health Issue” — an examination For information, visit power. The cast also includes Seamus original music by John Biddle, of the impact of police brutality on lacma.org. L.A. Theatre Works’ recording Deves, Mike McShane, Cerris and a post-performance discussion was made in February over the Morgan-Moyer and Darren moderated by Leslie S. Klinger, course of four performances in Richardson, and production was author of “The New Annotated front of a live audience at UCLA’s directed by Anna Lyse Erikson. Frankenstein.” Car museum offers online resources James Bridges Theater. The recording also features For information, visit latw.org.

While the Petersen Automotive “Areodynamics | Everything You ast Bill Swanson’s car collection. Museum is temporarily closed due NEED to know” and more. The first video explored to the coronavirus, museum staff Coloring pages are accessible at Swanson’s supercars which include have compiled educational pro- petersen.org/coloring-activities. the Ferrari F40, Ferrari F50, Enzo, gramming for young children. Parents can download coloring LaFerrari, Alperta, Ferrari TDF, The museum is offering pages of race cars that are in the Porsche Carrera GT, Porsche 918 “Hammertime Education museum’s collections like the 1972 Spyder, Ford GT, 2020 FT and Activities” which include videos, De Tomaso Pantera or 1966 Bugatti Veyron. The second video coloring pages and building activi- Volkswagen Beetle. will highlight Swanson’s classic ties all about the world of automo- There are numerous building cars and will be available at a later biles. activities that teach children how to date. The educational videos are build their own racecar, race course The Petersen Automotive livestreamed daily and hosted out and learn about all things automo- Museum is also preparing for its of the Rob and Melani Walton tive. All lessons are accessible and upcoming digital car week. It will Discovery Center, and they are are easy to download at run from Aug. 1-10 and Aug. 12-16. available on the museum’s website petersen.org/building-activities. Car enthusiasts from around the at petersen.org/educational- The museum also released a new world will showcase their love of livestream. video called “We Discovered cars and those who participate will Museum staff educate viewers on Hypercar Heaven | Ferrari, Bugatti, be able to build community while a variety of topics such as “How to Porsche” at the museum’s YouTube staying safe at home. photo courtesy of Khan Media Build a Balloon Car,” “Storytime! channel. This will be a two-part For information, visit the Petersen Automobile Museum Race Car Dreams,” a lesson on video series exploring car enthusi- petersen.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 July 23, 2020

Lane closures, parklets possible in BH From page 1 businesses on South Beverly Drive trict and parks on Fridays and ers waiting their turn, council mem- and North Canon Drive if a full Saturdays with helpful COVID-19 bers were also concerned about the street closure would help them, and and face-covering information.” impact sidewalk dining and parklets while there was some support, other Sterling added that five more cita- might have on passing pedestrians, business owners – including those tions were issued on July 21, three who might be funneled together in who operate retail stores or offer for businesses out of compliance the smaller spaces. curbside pickup – were concerned and two for people not wearing “You walk on those sidewalks about the potential loss of access, masks. and the neighbors are taking some according to the staff report. That In Beverly Hills, the fine for not space, the people waiting are taking dynamic was echoed during the wearing a mask is $100 for a first some space … The point of increas- public comment portion of the offense, $200 for a second offense ing use of our public space is that meeting, with callers arguing both and $500 for a third and subsequent we’d allow for more space to allow photo by Edwin Folven sides of the issue. offenses. outdoor dining more safely,” The attendees at Pan Pacific Park practiced social distancing. Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich Councilman Julian Gold pro- Wunderlich said. argued that the idea of street clo- posed the city could explore setting Several council members also sures did not garner enough up staging areas, places where expressed concern that some types momentum to be implemented. guests could wait for their turn to of businesses allowed to operate “You need a critical mass [of sup- dine while practicing social distanc- outdoors might not work well with Multiple faiths unite for port] for success,” Wunderlich said. ing, in the city’s parking garages. their neighbors. As an example, The door was left open for clo- Gold added that if any parklets Mirisch mentioned hair salons and sures of individual street lanes or were to be created, the city would barbershops, which Gov. Gavin Black Lives Matter the creation of parklets in street need to ensure that proper health Newsom announced earlier this From page 1 parking spaces, though the imple- and safety measures are taken not week could resume operations out- mentation of either would require only by diners, but also by pedestri- doors, might send loose hair flying Inglewood, the San Fernando There can be no repentance with- future consideration by the City ans and others who may try to enter into food and diners at adjacent Valley, the San Gabriel Valley out recognition. In this moment, Council. the outdoor dining areas. restaurants. and Long Beach, and we have we are not just praying for peace, The council members also dis- “We need to think about the com- denominational sponsors that but actually praying that God will cussed some of the concerns they patibility of uses and if that makes cover the entire region, so you steady our hand for the battle had about the way businesses cur- “If a restaurant sense, and there may be some situ- can really see the diversity.” ahead. This is not a sprint, this is rently operate outdoors. In some ations where, because of that, it LA Voice is comprised of 57 a marathon.” instances, diners are awaiting their gets an A in COVID doesn’t work,” Mirisch said. churches, synagogues and Other speakers called for tables outside the restaurants, safety, I guarantee However, if residents, visitors mosques representing more than police reform and for candidates which could allow the coronavirus and businesses do well in protecting 40,000 families. The organiza- to stop accepting contributions to spread between those waiting, you they’ll be the health and safety of customers tion includes Blessed Sacrament from police unions. They urged and some restaurants were even thriving and they’ll and employees, the city could use Catholic Church and St. people who want their voices to serving their guests beverages that to the advantage of local busi- Stephen’s Episcopal Church in be heard to vote in the Nov. 3 be successful.” Hollywood, and Temple Israel of election. But mostly, the speakers while they wait, which encourages nesses, council members said. Hollywood and Beit T’Shuvah. from diverse ethnic backgrounds the diners to take their masks off to -Beverly Hills City During public comment, Todd Other members are located spoke in support of Black lives. drink, Mayor Lester Friedman said. Councilwoman Lili Bosse Johnson, president and CEO of the Several council members called Beverly Hills Chamber of throughout Los Angeles County. “As Hispanics and Latinos, we for more enforcement of the city’s Commerce, proposed that the city “I think it’s critical for Jews to join the Black Lives Matter health and safety rules, which could grade the health and safety be part of the conversation about movement,” said Sergio resulted in multiple citations this “I think we really have to become protections implemented by busi- the systematic racism that is part Navarrete, superintendent of the past weekend. the gatekeeper for people who are nesses, and those with high scores of our country, and has been part Southern Pacific District of the “For any of these programs to be passing into these things and the could be advertised as safe places of our country for centuries,” Assemblies of God. “These lives, successful at all, we need to do a policemen, as it were, for the areas for people to shop or dine. said Melissa Balaban, of Santa Black lives matter. As Christians, better job of enforcing the rules as a that surround them,” Gold said. Councilwoman Lili Bosse called Monica. “It’s important for us to we know what God desires in our city,” Councilman John Mirisch Friedman added that he’d like to the idea “a great marketing oppor- be part of the community and nation, and he desires justice and said. see more enforcement from the tunity.” speak out.” righteousness.” According to city spokesman restaurants and their employees. “I think we should really look “We want to be part of the Some elected officials also Keith Sterling, between July 17-20, “They’re a force-multiplier in into that. As we’ve said, we want to solution,” added Beverly Grove joined the crowd, including state 32 citations were issued for coron- terms of enforcement on this … If a be a healthy city, a safe city. I think resident Adam Weiss. “It’s great Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los avirus-related infractions, including person who is noncompliant if if we show this community and the to be here and be involved and be Angeles) and Los Angeles City 23 for no face covering, two for they’re in line or waiting or hanging world that we have a thriving part of change.” Controller Ron Galperin. lack of social distancing and seven around … maybe the restaurateur restaurant and retail [community] The ceremony started with “It’s important that we come for non-compliant businesses. should say ‘maybe this isn’t the and we can grade [the businesses]. Pastor Thembekila Smart, of the together as Angelenos and that Nearly 4,300 contacts were made restaurant you want to be at.’ The If a restaurant gets an A in COVID Christ Liberation Ministries in we remember how important it is with individuals and businesses, he businesses can all be helpful to us,” safety, I guarantee you they’ll be South Los Angeles, performing a that we all sink or swim togeth- added, and the city is “staffing Friedman said. thriving and they’ll be successful,” South African ritual in remem- er,” Galperin said. “We have to booths throughout the business dis- In addition to the expectant din- Bosse said. brance of ancestors and to bring make sure that we root out racism together the community. Rev. wherever it exists and we have to Michael Fisher, of the Greater make sure everybody truly has Zion Church Family in Compton, equal opportunity in this great Greater L.A. pro teams unite for social justice addressed the crowd and called city, and that everybody is truly on people to seize the moment. treated equally.” In a collaboration to pursue inspire similar actions nationally. less of their race, socioeconomic “We have a chance right now Hoover added that he hopes change in communities of color The 11 professional sports status or gender – who have been for revival. Revival of humanity, people will continue to support and develop meaningful pro- teams that form the Alliance: Los left behind by the current system. revival of equality, revival of LA Voice’s mission and encour- grams, the 11 professional sports Angeles include the Anaheim The Orange County-based fran- respect,” Fisher said. “What a lot aged people to visit the organiza- organizations in greater Los Ducks, Los Angeles Angels, Los chises will expand upon their of people forget is there can be no tion’s website to get involved. Angeles have joined together to Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles established partnership of invest- revival without repentance. “We believe in equality for all launch the Alliance: Los Angeles, Clippers, Los Angeles Dodgers, ing in organizations and programs There can be no revival without people,” Hoover said. “We are a comprehensive five-year com- Los Angeles Football Club, LA making positive change. Formed turning away from evil words. one of many voices.” mitment to drive investment and Galaxy, Los Angeles Kings, Los in 2013 by the Ducks, Angels and impact for social justice through Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Disneyland Resort, the Accelerate sport. Rams and Los Angeles Sparks. Change Together Anaheim collab- Following the recent protests The Alliance: Los Angeles was orative was created to address the Belkin donates 50,000 masks to nationwide, the 11 teams have formed in addition to the robust urgent needs of Anaheim’s at-risk united to address racial injustice, efforts of the teams’ community youth and families. develop educational opportunities affairs departments and founda- “The Alliance: Los Angeles is CHLA, city of Los Angeles and support other important issues tions, which will continue their an unprecedented collaboration by On July 16, Belkin International ever, it is critical for Angelenos to facing communities of color, par- charitable activities across the sports organizations recognizing announced it is donating 25,000 practice safety measures, including ticularly Black communities. The region. the impact they can have by work- masks to the frontline workers and the mandatory requirement to wear 11 teams will advocate for social The Alliance: Los Angeles is ing together, and they should be medical personnel at Children’s a face covering when outside of justice, address disparities and partnering with the Play Equity commended for seeking to make Hospital Los Angeles, where Chet their homes. Studies have shown take actions to help end racial Fund to manage this initiative in significant changes in communi- Pipkin, CEO and founder of Belkin this is an important measure to help inequality. This commitment greater Los Angeles. A 501(c)3 ties of color,” said Renata Simril, International, serves as a member curb the resurgence of COVID-19 includes supporting the Play public charity, the Play Equity president of the Play Equity Fund. on the CHLA Foundation Board of across the state,” said Aram Equity Fund’s social justice move- Fund was established in Los “The Los Angeles region is one of Trustees. Belkin is also donating Sahakian, general manager of the ment in communities across Angeles to drive social change the world’s most competitive mar- 25,000 masks to the city of Los city of L.A.’s Emergency greater Los Angeles, and in across communities through sport. kets, and sports is one of the Angeles to be distributed among Management Department. “This Orange County amplifying the It is the only nonprofit worldwide world’s most competitive indus- essential workers actively on the critical donation by Belkin will help work of Accelerate Change dedicated to Play Equity as a tries. But these organizations are front lines to help bolster the com- protect city workers who are show- Together Anaheim. These innova- social justice issue to bring the putting their competitive instincts munity. ing incredible determination to save tive cooperative response models transformative power of sport and aside to work collaboratively for “As we continue to see a surge of lives and keep Los Angeles safe.” of engagement are aimed to structured play to youth – regard- social justice.” COVID-19 cases, now more than For information, visit belkin.com. 22 July 23, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Council eager to plan new celebration WeHo wants long leases From page 1 munity engagement in the planning coronavirus pandemic. from community members who to create more housing process and is hopeful that future Most of the costs for CSW’s were disappointed about the loss of Pride celebrations will be organized Pride events were related to public the parade. The city is open to orga- From page 3 by the city and potential partners. safety based on the physical size of nizing a parade, festivals, music City Council members chose to more, though that is likely to be “I want to be clear that I devel- the event, large crowds and hours performances, cultural or art events, limit the ordinance to the Sunset reconsidered at a future meeting oped this item to ensure that going of operation, in addition to parking, and city staff will remain open to Specific Plan. after Councilwoman Lauren forward, West Hollywood would permits and access to city facilities, new ideas, D’Amico said. “It just kind of feels like we’re Meister expressed concern with have access to the best possible set according to a city staff report. He also reminded his colleagues being too cute by half, because I houses and units that are rented of events at the best price,” Councilman John Duran said that whatever happens, they must be don’t really think there are any for parties. Meister proposed that D’Amico said. CSW’s Pride events have not wary of possible First Amendment completed residences that rented longer leases might discourage He added the item was an oppor- evolved and changed over the issues. themselves [like AKA West the use of these residences as tunity to begin the conversation years, and Pride will benefit from a “I want us to go into this with a Hollywood did] in the Sunset party houses. with his fellow City Council mem- new approach. clear vision with things we can and Specific Plan, so what we’re “I think in terms of keeping bers, city staff and the West “After 50 years of doing Pride, it can’t do as part of some city-spon- doing is writing a zone text our neighborhoods, having a Hollywood community. became stale and stagnant,” Duran sored cultural festival or parade, if amendment for this property,” neighborhood, having quality of “Now that CSW is no longer said. “But it also got so caught up in that’s going to be a component of D’Amico said. life in our neighborhoods, it’s engaged or interested, and out of some of the identity politics that it,” Heilman said. D’Amico added that two years important. I don’t think 31 days the discussion, we can truly rein- consumed the LGBT community In response to Duran’s comment of the lawsuit and the high cost of is the right number for any resi- vent our Pride experience,” that it lost sight of what the whole about CSW struggling with identity the city’s court and attorneys fees dentially zoned property,” D’Amico said. “I am grateful and weekend was supposed to be politics, Heilman noted that part of – estimates among council mem- Meister said. excited to have the opportunity to about.” that was a result of the city’s effort bers ranged from $600,000 to “I agree with the concern about move on.” to advocate for greater representa- approximately $1 million – were existing homes being used for Councilwoman Lauren Meister tion for the trans community and intended by the city “to prove we partying, especially during this agreed that it is an opportunity for “We can truly other LGBT people. weren’t going to [make a zone pandemic,” Heilman added. the city “to press the reset button” Mayor Lindsey Horvath thought text amendment just for AKA Though city staff will return at and get feedback from the commu- reinvent the 2019 LA Pride, which included West Hollywood], and now a future meeting to address the nity and West Hollywood business- our Pride more family-friendly activities and we’re doing that.” leases for houses and condomini- es. community-based organizations, was D’Amico asked City Attorney ums, Councilman John Duran “Our businesses have not been as experience.” successful, and she thought CSW Michael Jenkins if any other pushed back on the idea, saying engaged with, obviously planning, was moving in the right direction. properties would emerge as hav- that the city would be “over- as that has been a CSW thing, but I -West Hollywood City Ultimately, the future of West ing conducted business the same reaching and overstepping” by think with all the money that we did Councilman John D’Amico Hollywood Pride is something all way AKA West Hollywood did, telling “people what they can do contribute, I don’t really know the City Council members said they and Jenkins said he couldn’t with their own homes and own we’re an equal partner,” Meister look forward to considering. promise that wouldn’t be the condos.” said. However, City Manager Paul case. If they did and could prove “There are ways to deal with She added the city should He added as the city moves for- Arevalo noted that any 2021 Pride that they were offering leases of party houses. There’s the noise approach planning for future Pride ward with envisioning what 2021 celebrations will likely be smaller at least 31 days between Jan. 1, ordinance, there’s sheriffs, celebrations with flexibility rather West Hollywood Pride will be than past years due to the coron- 2018, and March 15, 2020, the there’s code enforcement. There than creating something that is set like, the city has to be prepared to avirus. city would have to let them con- are many different ways to deal in place for the long term. look beyond the past and start After holding community out- tinue to do so until Dec. 31, 2029. with the issue of loud and noisy Over the years, West Hollywood with a completely clean slate. He reach, getting input from various In the ordinance, the council parties, but telling a homeowner has provided significant funding for suggested considering a month of city boards and commissions, and also affirmed that single-family that they cannot lease their home the CSW Pride Parade and Festival. programming instead of a week- hearing from businesses, city staff homes and condominiums can be out for less than a year … I really The city provided approximately $2 end parade and festival, and possi- will return to the council this fall rented for terms of 31 days or can’t support [that],” Duran said. million in 2019 and was set to con- bly a multi-component celebra- with a report. The council will then tribute a little under $3 million this tion. review the ideas and begin identify- year until in-person 2020 Pride Mayor Pro Tempore John ing potential producers for future events were canceled due to the Heilman said he received emails Pride events. Pair face different charges for alleged Mozza break-in Ethier supports LADF virtual coaches training From page 1 The Los Angeles Dodgers United States Attorney’s Office, Fairfax Avenue and Beverly Foundation continued their virtual Los Angeles County District Boulevard, where LAPD patrol Dodgers RBI season on July 16 Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles cars were set ablaze. with its seventh coaches training City Attorney’s Office, Federal “It’s absolutely working, because featuring Dodger alumnus Andre Bureau of Investigation, Los it’s holding people accountable for Ethier. Ethier joins the series not Angeles Fire Department and the what they did,” Fernandes added. only as a two-time All Star, Silver Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa “We have been getting a lot of tips Slugger and Gold Glove winner, Monica and Torrance police depart- and they are still coming in.” but also as a parent and youth ments. Anyone with information about sports coach. Fernandes said he did not know the crimes is urged to call Over 250 Dodgers RBI volun- why one suspect was being charged (213)486-6840. Callers can remain teer coaches and parents registered by federal authorities and the other anonymous. Tips, photographs and to hear his approach to youth by county officials, other than it videos may also be submitted development during an interview was an arrangement made by the online by emailing by LADF and Dodgers Training two prosecuting agencies. Federal [email protected], and by vis- Academy staff. charges often carry more lengthy iting fbi.gov/laviolence and lapdon- During the virtual coaches’ ses- prison sentences. line.org/safelatips. sion, Ethier shared the power of Fernandez said the suspects did The Beverly Hills Police parents as coaches. His mother not live in the immediate area Department has also created a web- was a volunteer coach and his very where the crimes occurred and did site for people to provide tips and first T-ball coach at the age of 4. not provide the locations where the information about crimes that His grandfather, also a profession- photo courtesy of LADF search warrants were served. He occurred during the protests. al baseball player in the 1940s and Andre Ethier, bottom, offered lessons for other baseball coaches dur- surmised that the suspects commit- To submit information to the 1950s, was a major influence and ing a training session on July 16. ted the crimes during a period BHPD, visit reason for the baseball love run- when large demonstrations occur- beverlyhills.org/departments/police ning through his family. as I can. I want the kids to have the RBI coaches training series, Ethier ring in the Fairfax District and sur- department/contactus/evidencesub- Now as a coach himself, his attention and know what’s going is no stranger to the work of the rounding areas tied up police missionportal/web.jsp. passion for youth sports and keep- on on the field and get the acco- Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. resources. Numerous other stores ing kids engaged in baseball is evi- lades as to why the team is suc- During his Dodger days, Ethier farther west on Melrose Avenue Answers From Page 23 dent. cessful.” was an avid supporter of Dodgers and others on Fairfax Avenue were “I started coaching 8 to 10-year- Ethier has had important con- Dreamfields, LA Reads, Breakfast burglarized or looted on May 30, olds, and I really just wanted to versations with his own kids about in the Classroom and several of and police are still investigating create and instill a love for the the current pandemic. LADF’s grantees through his those incidents. game,” Ethier said. “It’s been a “We’ll get back to doing this #DreDayz initiative which hosted Fernandes said the arrests of blast. I have a real joy doing it.” when we’re permitted and it’s the youth for VIP experiences at Alvarado and Mejia demonstrate On creating boundaries as both right opportunity and right para- Dodger Stadium. In 2014, LADF the task force’s website is working. a parent and coach, Ethier admits meters. There are other things we also partnered with Ethier and his Photographs and videos of other it can be tough. need to do civically, and our wife, Maggie, to revitalize the suspects wanted for serious crimes “It’s not a serious game yet at human responsibility is to put learning center for the homeless allegedly committed during the this age. There is no benefit of everyone in a safe position. 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