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Volume 22 No. 46 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities November 15, 2012 Mayor digs in for Veterans reach home at Dodger Stadium n Team salutes long haul on subway service members n Groundbreaking at La Brea Avenue precedes with a day of fun utility relocation and tunneling By AAron Blevins By edwin folven Los Angeles. Crews began digging trenches The Boys in Blue saluted the The first shovels were thrust into near the corner to start relocating men and women in red, white and the ground near Wilshire Boulevard telecommunication, water and elec- blue in honor of Veterans Day on and La Brea Avenue Tuesday, offi- trical lines as part of a preparatory Monday, opening Dodger cially marking the start of work on phase that will last approximately Stadium for a fun-filled afternoon the Westside Subway Extension. 18 months. Metro hopes to begin of pitching, hitting and, of course, City leaders and Metropolitan the tunneling for the first phase of Dodger Dogs. Transportation Authority (Metro) the Purple Line Extension — from More than 100 veterans repre- officials called it a “milestone” for senting all five branches of the See Subway page 22 U.S. military attended. Fontana resident Miles Barnes, a counselor for the U.S. Navy who has done three tours overseas, spent the day with his son, Hayden. “This is awesome,” he said as photo by Aaron Blevins he played catch with Hayden. Former Dodger outfielder and Purple Heart recipient Roy Gleason “I’m forty years old, and to be out gave batting tips to veterans at Dodger Stadium. here with my son and for the Dodgers to invite us, I get mushy.” elbow injuries. me, anybody that serves their The Dodgers rolled out the blue “Being out here today with the country is a hero. But the real carpet for the veterans, offering veterans — It’s just an honor for heroes, to me, are the ones that those in attendance a batting prac- me to be here,” Gleason said. “To See Dodgers page 20 tice T-shirt and other collectibles. The military members all got a chance at the plate as Pasadena City College players shagged Students salute heroes at photo by Edwin Folven balls. Councilman Tom LaBonge (left), 4th District, and Mayor Antonio The veterans also had an WeHo Elementary School Villaraigosa appeared in front of a mock subway car for the start of work. opportunity to showcase their arms in the Dodgers bullpen, and By AAron Blevins were given a tour of Dodger Stadium. Several had a chance to When the military color guard ‘Meatless Mondays’ idea meet the handful of Dodger marched into West Hollywood alums on hand. Former “Dancing Elementary School’s auditorium with the Stars” host Samantha — using terms like “atten-hut” could be hard to digest Harris sang the National Anthem. and “present arms” — the stu- Former Dodger outfielder Roy dents’ awe was audible: Cool! By AAron Blevins off more than it can chew. Gleason gave his insights to vets Wow! Oh! The resolution was proposed in the batter’s box. He played And that was the point. School The Los Angeles City Council by City Councilwoman Jan Perry, with the Dodgers organization officials and the Friends of West has joined the international 9th District, who was approached from 1961 to 1969, missing the Hollywood Elementary School “Meatless Mondays” initiative to by Compassion Over Killing, an ’67 and ’68 seasons due to his held a Veterans Day service last raise awareness about health and animal advocacy organization service in Vietnam. Friday, seeking to inform stu- environmental issues, but some with an office in Los Angeles. It Gleason was wounded — both dents about their families’ mili- local meat retailers and restau- calls for Los Angeles residents to by AK-47 gunfire and shrapnel tary history and the meaning rants feel the council has bitten See Proposal page 21 — after the 9th Infantry Division behind being a veteran. of the U.S. Army was ambushed. “It’s so critical,” said photo by Aaron Blevins He was injured on July 24, 1968, Elizabeth Goetchius, a Friends The flag salute was an impor- and spent more than six months See Students page 21 tant part of the ceremony. in the hospital for arm, leg and Term limits likely to go to voters n Proponents gather lected enough signatures for a the attacks we know will be coming March 5 ballot measure. our way.” enough signatures to “From day one, this initiative has West Hollywood city clerk qualify for ballot been a David versus Goliath Corey Schaffer said the county cer- effort,” said Scott Schmidt, a West tified 2,444 signatures collected By edwin folven Hollywood resident and term limits from residents registered to vote in campaign manager. “While we cel- West Hollywood, 100 more than West Hollywood voters will like- ebrate our volunteers’ success in was required. He said it is standard ly decide whether three terms in gathering enough signatures to procedure for the county clerk’s office is enough for city council place term limits on the ballot, there office to certify 100 signatures photo by Aaron Blevins members after the L.A. County is plenty of hard work ahead to con- beyond the number necessary to While the resolution pleased animal rights activists, it upset some local Register-Recorder’s office certified tinue this conversation with the vot- ensure there is no margin of error. retailers, such as Marconda’s Meats at the Original Farmers Market. Tuesday that proponents had col- ers of West Hollywood and counter See Term limits page 22
Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 November 15, 2012 Voters to head to the polls Cranes flock to project on La Brea for Mid-City West election n Development is Residents and stakeholders are of Fairfax Avenue, west of La on track to open encouraged to vote this evening in Brea Avenue, north of Rosewood in fall 2013 the Mid-City West Community Avenue and south of Romaine Council (MCWCC) election. The Street. Candidates Ravi Bhatia, By AAron Blevins voting will be held from 5:30 to Elizabeth Reynolds and Paulette 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 at Caswell are vying for the position. The ongoing development at the Pan Pacific Park Recreation Residents and stakeholders can Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd. also vote for 38 people running for Avenue continues to move upward, Anyone who lives, works, owns other open seats on the board, and officials with BRE Properties property or frequents the area is however, there is only one candi- hope to have the project completed encouraged to vote. Only one seat date running for each of those by this time next year. on the 45-member board is being positions. Construction manager Robert contested. Voters will choose the For information, call (323)651- Latch said the project has not representative for Residential 3512, or visit changed since the groundbreaking Zone 2, which covers the area east www.midcitywest.org. in October 2011. It will house 478 apartment units with some afford- photo by Aaron Blevins able housing, a maximum of 19 Construction cranes tower over the mixed-use development at La Brea retail tenants and a pocket park. “Everything’s going good — on Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, which will offer 478 apartments. Fairfax flooding slows traffic schedule,” Latch said. “We just fin- ished up the parking structure and California. The company operates with the neighbors in mind, he said. the retail area, [and we’re] starting approximately 22,000 apartment Two-story townhouses will be con- the units this week.” units. However, BRE is excited to structed on that side of the struc- He said no retail tenants have finish the construction. ture, Latch said. been confirmed, but “we’ve got “Oh, we’re ecstatic,” he added. “So, the building actually steps some good ones.” Latch said resi- “This is our flagship project right away from them,” he added. dents could expect restaurants, now. All hands are on deck.” BRE officials also donated to the quick-serve eateries and financial The project has been five years in Sycamore Square Neighborhood institutions to occupy the struc- the making, and the construction Association’s annual block party. ture’s 40,000 square feet of retail costs, excluding architecture and “We’ve had a pretty good neigh- space on the ground floor. land, are approximately $100 mil- borhood outreach program,” Latch The building will be seven sto- lion, Latch said. BRE purchased said. ries. Latch said he didn’t know the property in 2006, and in 2009, The Sycamore Square what the average apartment rent the structures that occupied the Neighborhood Association, howev- photo by Aaron Blevins may be, but anticipated that it property, which housed a Columbia er, still seems leery of the seven- During rush hour on Tuesday, flooding occurred on Fairfax Avenue would reflect the prices of rentals in Savings Bank and some small retail story project. Sue Horwitz, associa- by The Grove that slowed afternoon commuters. According to the Los the area. He couldn’t specify how outlets, were razed. tion president, said she hasn’t heard Angeles Fire Department, the flooding was reported just after 4:30 p.m. many units would be for affordable Latch said the construction crews any complaints from residents in at 7900 W. 3rd St. Six firefighters responded, and the city’s Department housing. have strived to be good neighbors. the area lately, but some tenants did of Transportation sent crews to direct traffic. A departments spokesman Latch said the company has six BRE Properties designed the back move after the company’s ground- said the event was not significant. Representatives of the Los Angeles other projects ongoing, though the half of the building, which will face breaking. Department of Water and Power did not return calls by deadline. majority of them are in Northern residences on Sycamore Avenue, See Cranes page 21 ' !! $"$# & (# (# &"'
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" & ) # # $ % #$ '& ( %"# '''$"!# " 4 November 15, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Council approves sales tax LGBT community celebrates ‘equality landslide’ n Same-sex marriage “We have lost election after elec- Although there is uncertainty increase for March ballot tion after election since these things with those issues, Americans’ sup- approvals offer started in 1995,” Jean said. “This port for LGBT issues and legisla- n Additional funding are challenged at this moment, year, I was emotionally prepared to tors during the 2012 election was and will be for a while. Will it hope in California lose them all. But we won all of unwavering. Jean referenced raised could help help bridge the gap? Yes. Is it fair- By AAron Blevins them, which no one — no one — Wisconsin candidate Tammy increase services er than property tax? Absolutely.” predicted.” Baldwin, who became the first He said the council will contin- Members of the LGBT commu- But what does that mean for pro- openly gay U.S. Senator. ue to discuss the proposed tax By AAron Blevins nity had many reasons to rejoice gressive California, whose gay Additionally, several states, such increase, but he would like area marriage measure is still wrapped as California, New York, The Los Angeles City Council following the 2012 Presidential neighborhood councils to weigh up in the U.S. Supreme Court? Wisconsin and Arizona, elected has proposed a permanent half- Election, which resulted in three in on the issue. Regardless, Justices are scheduled to discuss their first LGBT members to cent sales tax increase in hopes of states — Maine, Maryland and LaBonge feels that it is essential Prop. 8, which banned gay mar- Congress, and two states re-elected maintaining staffing levels for the Washington — approving gay mar- for Los Angeles. riage in the state, and DOMA, a city’s public safety agencies and riage and another — Minnesota — “I think it’s an important federal law that defined marriage as offsetting state cuts that have refraining from defining marriage investment — trees aren’t getting a union between a man and woman, “I have never felt challenged those organizations. as a union between a man and a trimmed, roads aren’t getting on Nov. 30. The justices are expect- this good about an Proposed by Council President woman. fixed,” he added. ed to meet in private to discuss Herb Wesson, 10th District, the Furthermore, President Barack election According to the mayor’s whether the court should hear both increase would raise approxi- Obama, who repealed Don’t Ask, office, the city has relied on cases. in my life.” mately $200 million, which could Don’t Tell, was re-elected, and as spending cuts rather than creating “I think [the election] really almost negate next year’s project- many as 118 openly gay legislators -Lorri Jean, new revenue to balance the bud- bodes well for this decision,” Jean ed $216 million deficit. However, were elected or re-elected nation- executive director of the get. The city has cut the General said, adding that the victories Angelenos will need to approve wide, said Lorri Jean, the executive L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Fund civilian workforce by one- should increase the likelihood that the increase as early as March. director of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian third, eliminating approximately the court will not hear the case, City Councilman Tom Center. 5,000 positions. Several city allowing a lower court’s ruling that gay incumbents, she said. LaBonge, 4th District, voted in “I have never felt this good about agencies have also been consoli- the measure is unconstitutional to At the state level, seven new favor of putting the resolution on an election in my life,” she said. dated or eliminated. stand. “Then, marriage will be legal states elected their first openly the ballot, saying that the city is Jean said Obama is the first U.S. “Having undergone five years again, probably immediately.” LGBT lawmakers, Jean said. She having trouble paying for basic president in history to be elected of drastic budget and service While she believes that the court said that development brings the services. He said the issue will go while supporting full LGBT equal- reductions, the prospect of a will not hear the Prop. 8 case, she total number of states with an before the council again, as the ity. She said he “has been crystal much-needed increase in base predicted that the Supreme Court LGBT legislator to 40. required council majority was not clear about his desire to repeal revenue in Los Angeles is some- will hear DOMA. Jean said the “Just think how drab the remain- reached. DOMA (the Defense of Marriage thing we should consider,” Mayor court could “easily” say that the ing ten must be,” Jean added. “It’s up to the people of Los Act).” Antonio Villaraigosa wrote to the justices have already heard cases She said New Hampshire elected Angeles to say ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ on “If that was it, we’d still have a council. “However, we cannot similar to Prop. 8, but there is no set the first openly transgender legisla- this issue,” LaBonge said. “We lot to celebrate,” Jean added. See Sales tax page 21 On Tuesday, she was still in dis- precedent with DOMA. tor in the country’s history, and belief that the gay marriage ballot “I worry any time a case that is Ohio elected its first openly gay measures passed in Maine, so important to us goes before the Republican to its Legislature. Iowa Detectives seek leads in Maryland, Washington and Supreme Court, because it’s so retained a Supreme Court judge murder on Redondo Ave. Minnesota. undecided,” she added. See LGBT leaders page 21 By edwin folven in the murder, and investigators Development window closes for mansions have few leads. They are hoping Leads are being sought in the nearby residents may have seen Developers who submitted plans 2006. It was signed by Mayor once the 18-month period has murder of 51-year-old woman who something in the hours leading up for mega-mansions days prior to Antonio Villaraigosa in April 2011 completed. As of Nov. 9, develop- was found dead on Nov. 8 in front to the murder. They are also seek- the implementation of the Baseline and officially went into effect on ers need to be out of plan check of her house in the 2100 block of S. ing surveillance camera footage Hillside Ordinance (BHO) saw May 9, 2011. with issued permits should they Redondo Ave. from Nov. 7 and 8 from any busi- their 18-month development win- The Vested Development Plan wish to avoid complying with the No arrests have been made and nesses in the area around dow end on Nov. 9. provision of the Los Angeles BHO. All permitted developments, no suspects have been identified, Washington Boulevard, between Now going forward, new single- municipal code stipulates that however, may still be constructed. according to detectives with the Hauser Boulevard and La Brea family hillside developments will developers have 18 months to per- When enacted, the Baseline Los Angeles Police Department’s Avenue, with the hope that images only be permitted if they comply mit their projects before their Hillside Ordinance was a sweep- West Bureau Homicide Unit. The of a suspect or vehicle was cap- with the BHO, also commonly rights expire once an application is ing measure designed to protect victim, identified as Anita tured. referred to as the hillside mansion- submitted. neighborhoods from big box con- Henderson, was found lying Anyone with information is ization ordinance. These develop- “We put this ordinance in place structions that were too large for unconscious on her driveway asked to contact Det. Luis ments must also comply with other to protect our fragile hillsides,” the lots on which they were situat- around 5 p.m. Paramedics pro- Carranza, with the LAPD’s West strict hillside regulations. LaBonge said. “And today we can ed. nounced her dead at the scene. She Homicide Bureau, at (213)382- A motion to create a hillside finally shut the door. The buck The ordinance brought a sense apparently died from major head 9470. During weekends and off- mansionization ordinance was stops here.” of scale back to historic hillside trauma. hours, call the LAPD’s 24-hour introduced by Councilman Tom There are no provisions to neighborhoods, according to No motive has been established hotline at (877)LAPD247. LaBonge, 4th District, in June extend the rights of developers LaBonge’s office. Korean American Democratic Committee endorses Feuer City attorney candidate and cur- efficient and effective. Beyond rent Assemblyman Mike Feuer won these objectives, Mike also shares the endorsement of the Korean our values and ideals. He’s by far American Democratic Committee the best candidate to lead the City (KADC) on Nov. 9. Attorney’s Office. We are pleased Since its inception in 1992, the to give him our wholehearted committee has worked to mobilize endorsement.” the Korean American communities As part of the KADC’s continu- in Southern California to vote and ing effort to educate, engage and to participate in the local, state and empower Korean Americans in federal electoral process. In Los mainstream politics, the committee Angeles, Koreatown is often seen has conducted voter education cam- as the overseas Korean paigns and voter registration drives, capital, and in recent years the volunteered with political cam- city has emerged as a major center paigns, organized fundraisers and of the Korean American communi- hosted forums and mixers with ty. political candidates and community “Mike Feuer understands the leaders. needs and concerns of Los Angeles’ “The Korean American commu- Korean American community,” nity is central to the future of Los Matthew Yang, president of Angeles,” Feuer said. “I am delight- KADC, said. “He’s focused on our ed and encouraged by the support issues: ensuring a strong local econ- of the Korean American omy and a healthy business envi- Democratic Committee, and look ronment, working for safe neigh- forward to joining with its members borhoods and good schools for our to mobilize the Korean American kids and making government more community for the March election.”
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Healthcare foundation to take Measure B statewide Workers protest Regus project By edwin folven The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is hoping to build on its success with the pas- sage of Measure B last week by taking the push for condom usage in adult films statewide. Whitney Engeran-Cordova, senior director of public health for AHF, said implementing statewide legislation would limit adult film producers’ ability to circumvent the new law by simply moving outside of Los Angeles County. He said AHF will waste no time in try- ing to expand the scope of the measure, and plans to lobby law- makers throughout the state to sup- photo by Edwin Folven port new legislation. The “Yes on B” big rig toured the county in support of Measure B prior to “We have gone to the state Nov. 6. Whether it will roll out statewide is unknown. Legislature before with this kind of plan … most of the legislators makers in support of the new leg- Joel Bellman, a spokesman for Los were ‘icked’ out about a bill about islation, but will start with legisla- Angeles County Supervisor Zev porn,” Engeran-Cordova said. “We tors in the Los Angeles area. He Yaroslavsky, 3rd District, said the were very discouraged at the pace said they are still formulating a L.A. County Department of Public government was moving, so we plan. Lobbying will likely begin Health is spearheading the effort to photo by Aaron Blevins within the next few weeks, ahead formulate the county’s approach. decided to move forward with Workers with IBEW Local 11 protested outside of Regus’ Miracle Mile Measure B. Our argument to the of the new legislative session He added that it is unknown how business center last week, claiming that the company is cheating the legislators is now going to be, over beginning in January. long the process will take. one million California voters have “We’re still putting it together. “Right now, we are in the pre- community by using Son Power Industries to perform electrical work gone on record to support better We’re looking at what provisions liminary, exploratory phase of on its tenant improvement project. IBEW Local 11 has alleged that safety in the adult film industry. of Measure B might be applica- implementing the law,” Bellman Son Power Industries does not meet labor standards because it does We need to make this consistent, ble,” he said. “Each county has its said. “The county departments will not fully provide pension and healthcare to all of its employees. and we are looking at requiring the own health department, and we are waste no time in putting the people Regus representatives did not respond to a request for comment, health departments in all counties going to have to do something that together who are needed to put this and Son Power Industries could not be reached by deadline. of California to ensure that when works for both big and small coun- into practice as soon as possible, somebody gets a permit, they will ties.” but we just don’t know.” have to certify that they will be The push for a statewide mea- Representatives from the LAPD honors Dodgers ownership using condoms.” sure comes at the same time coun- Department of Public Health did Engeran-Cordova said AHF has ty officials are working to figure not return calls seeking comment. The Los Angeles Police community outreach and youth not yet lobbied any specific law- out how to enforce Measure B. See Statewide page 14 Foundation honored new Los programs that are not provided by Angeles Dodger owners Mark the city budget. Walter, Stan Kasten and Earvin Gala guests had the opportunity “Magic” Johnson at the 13th annu- to view the latest police technolo- LAUSD board restores full 2012-2013 school year al True Blue Gala on Nov. 10 at gy, vehicles, weapons, anti-terror- The Los Angeles Unified School statewide initiative on last week’s 4th District, said simply, “It’s about Dodger Stadium’s Top of the Park. ism and crime-prevention equip- District (LAUSD) Board of ballot that raises the sales tax by time.” In his remarks to the board, The Los Angeles Police ment, and LAPD officers were on Education voted unanimously on one-quarter percent for four years, Deasy said the resolution, which he Foundation is the largest source of hand to provide demonstrations of Nov. 13 to approve the and increases personal income introduced, honors employees private support for the LAPD and the equipment and answer ques- Superintendent John Deasy’s rec- taxes on annual earnings of “while enabling students to attend funds equipment and technology tions about all of the interactive ommendation to rescind furlough $250,000 and above to provide classes for a full year.” upgrades, specialized training, exhibits. days for nearly 60,000 employees, more funds for public education. and for the first time since 2007-08, “We heard loud and clear from implement a full, 180-day academ- voters that people do not want more ic calendar for more than 660,000 cuts to education,” said board pres- K-12 students. ident Mónica García, 2nd District. Five instructional days will be “Restoring the academic year and restored during the second semester rescinding furlough days are an of the 2012-13 school year, which important step to recovery from our had been shortened because of bud- financial crisis. Working together, get cuts. Details will be announced we are always powerful, and by before Thanksgiving. working together we can win and The action was made possible by children benefit.” voter approval of Prop. 30, the Board member Steve Zimmer,
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Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 November 15, 2012 Affleck supports the Congolese American Indian Los Angeles River on display Heritage month celebrated Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hon- ored the diverse, indigenous com- munities in the city of Los Angeles during the opening ceremonies of the 7th Annual American Indian Heritage Month at City Hall on Nov. 9. The city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Native American Indian Commission presented the American Indian Heritage Month Opening Ceremony, themed, “Honoring the Valor, Traditions and Dreams of Our Warriors,” with a ceremony in council chambers fol- lowed by a program and reception on the city hall forecourt. During the program, Mayor Villaraigosa honored the Native American Veterans Association (NAVA) with photo courtesy of the MAK Center the American Indian Heritage photo by Jill Weinlein The MAK Center for Art and Architecture presents an exhibit titled Month Award. William Givens, “Garage Exchange Vienna-Los Angeles: Double Crossings”, running Actor, writer and director Ben Affleck appeared at the Human Rights founding member of NAVA, from Friday, Nov. 16 through March 2. Watch’s (HRW) annual dinner on Nov. 12 at the Beverly Hills Hotel accepted on behalf of the organiza- Works by Hans Schabus, in collaboration with The Center for Land to discuss his work in helping people in the Democratic Republic of tion. Use Interpretation (CLUI), will be displayed at the Garage Top at the Congo. Affleck recently founded the Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI) American Indian Heritage Month Mackey Apartments on South Cochran Avenue, home to the MAK to support sustainable economic and social development in the east- launches a multitude of cultural Center Artists and Architects-in-Residence program. Just as the MAK ern Congo. Aflfleck joined members of the HRW’s Student Task events, arts activities and free music Center residencies promote cultural exchange by inviting early career Force, as well as Abbe Benoit Kinalegu (right), who was honored classes for elementary, middle and practitioners to work and study in Los Angeles, “Garage Exchange” with the Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. As a high school students. The music provides former residents the opportunity to exhibit with a Los Catholic priest serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo, classes celebrate, preserve and pro- Angeles-based colleague. During his 2005 residency, Austrian artist Kinalegu exposed the 2008 Christmas massacre committed by the mote various Southern California Schabus developed “Los Angeles River Crossings”, a project in which native music traditions by exploring Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). He worked with HRW researcher Ida he walked the entire 52-mile length of the river, mapping and docu- and presenting songs in historical menting its more than 100 bridges. In a parallel venture, CLUI creat- Sawyer to investigate and expose the locations where the massacre context. The courses rely heavily on ed “Salt Flats Crossings”, which documents Interstate 80 in north- occurred. Kinalegu currently works to rehabilitate the victims of knowledge passed down generation- western Utah and the sites where it is crossed by drainage culverts. atrocities committed by Joseph Kony and other leaders of the LRA. to-generation through oral tradition The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Thursday, Nov. In accepting the award, Kinalegu thanked President Barack Obama and inter-generational teaching. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Mackey Apartments and Mackey Garage Top for his support in passing legislation intended to end the rapes, For a list of events, call (213)922- are located at 1137 S. Cochran Ave. For information, call (323)651- killing and mutilations in Africa. 9762 or visit www.culturela.org. 1510, or visit www.makcenter.org.
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