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West Hollywood celebrates and n O’FarrellWesson calls sworn in for second term nembraces diverse community O’Farrell the can-do State of the city address highlights transportation councilmember   
  another vision,” he said, “a vision   
  of a community that is successful, The “city in motion” theme of which embraces and celebrates its Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, West Hollywood’s annual state of LGBT community, a community 13th District, was sworn in for his the city address on June 22 at the that embraces and celebrates second term on the Los Angeles Lot Studios underscored the event’s women and girls and believes in City Council on June 24 during an focus on transportation and infra- equality for women and girls, and outdoor ceremony at Barnsdall structure. believes that women and girls can Art Park in East Hollywood. But Mayor John Heilman began make their own decisions about “Four years ago I was told by his keynote speech by addressing their health care and their reproduc- many that time in office would the range of emotions – mostly on tive rights. pass quickly,” said O’Farrell, who the negative end of the spectrum – “A community that believes in emerged from a crowded field of that residents have been feeling environmental sustainability and candidates in 2013 to succeed since President Donald J. Trump believes that environmental deci- Mayor Eric Garcetti as 13th took office. See WeHo page 22 District Councilman. “What we can do is be a model of “Truer words were never spo- ken,” he continued, standing in front of a podium on the lawn by the park’s Hollyhock House. “I photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office also came into this position with a Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), right, performed the swearing sense of urgency, knowing from in of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, center, at Saturday’s ceremony as experience how slowly seemingly O’Farrell’s partner, George Brauckman, left, looked on. simple solutions come about from City Hall. Four years later, my Burbank), performed the swear- of the environment, of the L.A. opinion remains the same, but my ing-in. He and O’Farrell first met River, of our quality of life and he resolve to move things along more in Echo Park during a community is out there each and every day quickly has grown stronger.” cleanup, part of the work trying to improve the quality of O’Farrell won reelection on O’Farrell did throughout the com- our neighborhoods.” March 7 with approximately 59 munity when Garcetti was coun- City Council President Herb percent of the vote. He will serve cilman. Wesson said he remembered a few a five-and-a-half-year term as the “No one has devoted them- years ago bringing O’Farrell, who city transitions to holding local selves more to making sure that was less than two days into his elections in even-numbered years people can find a good safe place first term, into labor negotiations to comply with a state law to call home than Mitch involving the Department of O’Farrell,” Schiff said. “He has Water and Power. designed to increase voter turnout. photo by Luke Harold Congressman Adam Schiff (D- also been a phenomenal champion See O’Farrell page 21 The annual state of the city this year included a panel discussion about the future of transportation.

Cityn Council discusses divestiture from Wells Fargo Next steps include Beverly Hills School District developing RFP for alter- passes budget nate financial institutions   
  Spitz said in a phone interview the day after the meeting that   
  The Beverly Hills Unified questions about the funding the School District’s board of educa- district will receive from the city Citing Wells Fargo’s involve- tion approved its 2017-2018 bud- of Beverly Hills for the Joint ment in the Dakota Access Pipeline get on June 27 by a 3-2 vote. Powers Agreement – which allows and its recent account-opening The budget accounts for an for city use of district facilities – scandal, the Los Angeles City approximately $3.6 million deficit and how that will factor into future Council took another step toward – approximately $64.2 million in budgetary projections was the pri- divesting the city from the bank on revenue against $67.8 million in mary reason he voted against the Tuesday. expenditures – and layoffs of 6.6 budget. The Beverly Hills City “It’s time for us to endeavor to full time equivalent positions. Council is scheduled to discuss only do business with ethical finan- photo courtesy of Divest LA Board of education members extending the current agreement, cial institutions that have high stan- Protestors urged the City Council to divest from Wells Fargo at a meeting Noah Margo, Howard Goldstein which provides the district with a dards, and ethical standards,” said in March at City Hall. and Lisa Korbatov voted in favor base amount of $9.7 million, by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th of the budget. Mel Spitz and Isabel six months at a June 29 meeting, District. of suspending investment activities with city taxpayers, you absolutely Hacker were the dissenting votes. as well as additional steps to take. The City Council accepted a with Wells Fargo until the bank must have higher ethical standards Spitz, the board president, had The current agreement expires on Budget and Finance Committee raises its Community Reinvestment than what Wells Fargo demonstrat- been an outspoken proponent of June 30. report that lays out the options for Act Score to at least “Satisfactory.” ed in the last couple of years,” balancing the budget and ending The district is asking for $13.5 divestment from all Wells Fargo It’s current score, determined by the O’Farrell said. the district’s recent history of million in a new agreement, holdings. Steps include developing Office of the Comptroller of the The effort to divest the city from deficit spending. A March 7 reso- according to a district news a request for proposal for a different Currency, is “Needs to Improve.” Wells Fargo began with a motion lution that called for 23.7 full time release. financial institution to handle the “This is a giant step forward for presented by O’Farrell and equivalent layoffs was later super- “The additional funding is nec- city’s banking, and for the Office of the city to set the tone and to say Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th seded by a resolution reducing that Finance to report on the possibility that to do business with the city and See Wells Fargo page 21 figure to the adopted 6.6. See Beverly Hills School page 21 2 June 29, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

JeanneLearn about theCordova life of activist and ArtGraphite Exhibit artist Terry Arena opens her Danny and the author Jeanne Cordova at the world Los Angeles solo exhibition on Deep Blue Sea premiere of “Jeanne Cordova: Saturday, July 1 at Brainworks Actor and former NFL player Carl Butches, Lies and Feminism,” a new Gallery. In borrowing from Rachel Weathers, known for roles in “Rocky,” documentary directed by Gregorio Carson’s book, “Silent Spring,” “Predator,” “Action Jackson” and Davila being shown on Thursday, Arena finds the ideas and inquiries other films, directs a production of June 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the West into the natural environment are still “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” run- Hollywood City Council Chambers. relevant today, and exempliies them ning from Saturday, July 1 through The screening, which is part of the in the exhibit. A reception runs from Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Edgemar “One City One Pride” festival, will be 5 to 8 p.m. on July 1. 5364 W. Pico Center for the Arts. The production is followed by a discussion with Davila Blvd. brainworksgallery.com. a romance set in the Bronx featuring and Cordova’s partner, Lynn Harris Danny and Roberta, two people with Ballen. 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. troubled pasts who strike up a conver- (323)848-6377, weho.org/pride. sation that leads to the possibility of a Veterans of All genuine and meaningful relationship. Nations Gala Showtimes are 8 p.m., Saturday; 4 The Academy of United States p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $25. 2437 Stand-upEnjoy an evening of Comedy stand-up comedy Veterans and Coalition to Salute Main St., Santa Monica. (310)392- presented by The Setup on Thursday, America’s Heroes are holding the 7327, edgemarcenter.org. June 29 from 9 to 11 p.m. at The “Veterans of All Nations Gala” on Three of Clubs in Hollywood. The Saturday, July 1 at the Hollywood show features Taylor Tomlinson, Dan American Legion Post 43. The Barbecue and St. Germain, Grant Lyon, Curtis Cook Academy of United States Veterans and Chris Storin. Admission is $10. provides an advocacy platform that Barn Dance 1123 Vine St. (323)462-6441, setup- supports, promotes and recognizes Celebrate Independence Day with an comedy.com/los-angeles. veteran service organizations and “Old-fashioned Family Barn Dance programs. The gala celebrates the and Barbeque” on Tuesday, July 4 global unity of armed forces. A red from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Will Geer’s carpet ceremony begins at 6 p.m., fol- Theatricum Botanicum. Family- Welcome to Your lowed by dinner at 7 and the program friendly activities include music, a Alternative Reality at 7:30. 2035 Highland Ave. veteran- barn dance, pie-eating contest, water- Enjoy an evening of laughter and photo by Jay Buchsbaum sofallnations.com. melon seed-spitting contest, cake lunacy with “Welcome to Your walk, horseshoes, relay races, dunk Alternative Reality,” a production CRE Outreach and Veterans Empowerment Theatre present an exten- bucket, family games and more. written and directed by Catherine sion of “The Hero Within” running from Friday, July 7 through Sunday, Barbeque fare, beer and wine will be Butterfield and Ron West running July 9 at the Promenade Playhouse. The play brings veterans’ personal BuildingActress Victoria the Platt will Wall play the available for purchase. 1419 N. from Friday, stories to life, highlighting the difficulty of transitioning from war back into role of Gloria in the Fountain Topanga Canyon Blvd. (310)455- June 30 through society while searching for the “hero” within themselves. Showtimes are Theatre’s production of “Building 3723, theatricum.com. Saturday, Aug. 8 p.m., July 7-8; 3 p.m., July 9. Tickets start at $15. 1404 Third Street the Wall” by 12 at the Atwater Pulitzer Prize Promenade, Santa Monica. (310)902-8220. Village Theatre. and Tony Award- Argentinian Tango The production winning play- Experience a taste of Argentina with features interwo- Hills Bar Association Barristers will tale about triumph of the human spir- wright Robert tenor Marcelo Álvarez and the six- ven one-act plays answer legal questions during a free it. Admission is free. 5757 Wilshire Schenkkan, run- piece ensemble and sketches clinic on Saturday, July 1 from 10 Blvd., Ste. M101. jflalc.org. ning from Sa- Tango Spleen on Wednesday, July about a liberal journalist working for a a.m. to noon in the Elm Room at turday, July 1 5 right wing news program, an octoge- Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. Small through Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. at narian concerned about the future of claims, wills and trusts, business dis- Aug. 27. Platt joins actor Bo The Broad Stage. the planet, high-level government putes, consumer law and landlord-ten- LACMA Latin Foxworth in the production, which Álvarez will leakers in love and a dry cleaner who ant law will be discussed. 471 S. was recently extended through Aug. showcase his ver- might be the next president. Roxbury Dr. (310)601-2422, SoundsLatin music aficionados are invited to a 27. 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Publicn gets more time to review Crossroads Project calls for 1.4 million square feet of space

 

The Los Angeles Department of City Planning has extended the public comment period until July 26 for the Crossroads Hollywood project at the request of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. photo courtesy of Richard Koehler The project is proposed at 6701 The property at Formosa Avenue, pictured shortly after its demolition ear- Sunset Blvd. at the site of the lier this year, compelled Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, to pursue Crossroads of the World complex. photo courtesy of crossroadshollywood.com the policy change. To review the draft environmental impact report, visit planning.lac- A rendering shows the Crossroads Hollywood project proposed on ity.org/eir/CrossroadsHwd/deir/in Sunset Boulevard around the iconic Crossroads of the World complex. dex.html. The Crossroads of the World project was originally built in 1936. According to the Harridge Ryu pursues potential Ellis Act Development Group website, the Crossroads Project will feature 84 affordable units, 190 condo- The project is anticipated to create approximately 1.4 million square miniums, 185,000 square feet of 2,460 permanent jobs, and 2,500 regulationThe Los Angeles City of Council demolitionsaid in an email to residents at the feet of newly developed floor area. commercial space, 95,000 square jobs for construction workers. For unanimously voted to have city time that it would “review evidence It includes nine buildings, 308 feet for creative office space and information, visit crossroadsolly- officials determine whether they and all options available to the hotel rooms, 760 apartments with 2,494 subterranean parking spaces. wood.com. can create a policy that would pro- city.” hibit demolition of buildings under But a little more than one week Belmond, Wiseman and Airbnb as investigation for Ellis Act viola- later, HCID announced that it had defendants for their role in alleged- tions. reinstated the permit because it did ly violating the law by re-renting The vote was a result of a contro- not find any reason to prevent the evicted tenants’ units so quick- versial demolition of residential demolition on Ellis Act grounds. ly. units at 1332-1334 N. Formosa City officials announced that Benjamin Cohanzad, a represen- Avenue in Hollywood in January. they were investigating whether to tative of Wiseman Residential, has Bulldozers partially demolished the issue any penalties for the demoli- denied that there has been any building, despite a notice from the tion. The property is owned by wrongdoing involving those units. Los Angeles Department of Belmond Homes LP and managed “It has been reported that land- Building and Safety posted outside by Wiseman Residential. lords and developers are taking ordering a stoppage of construction. The property on Formosa advantage of the time between The permit had been revoked due Avenue is the subject of a lawsuit when evicted tenants leave an Ellis to allegations that the property’s filed on Jan. 3 by the nonprofit Act building and when the build- units were being illegally used for Eviction Defense Network on ings are converted to for sale hous- short-term rentals via the short- behalf of six former tenants of ing, to re-rent as short term rentals term rental website Airbnb. The those buildings, according to a – a violation of both the Ellis Act city’s Housing and Community complaint filed with the Superior and current zoning codes,” accord- Investment Department (HCID) Court of Los Angeles. It names ing to Ryu’s original motion.

WeHo design committee supports

nRobertson Lane project Historic Preservation Committee consideration likely in August

 

The West Hollywood Design Review Subcommittee on June 22 supported a plan to build a hotel on Robertson Boulevard at the site of a building known as the Factory that once housed a cam- era company with connections to Hollywood studios and Studio One, a famous LGBT nightclub. The Robertson Lane project would be located on six parcels along Robertson Boulevard, between Melrose Avenue and photo by Edwin Folven Santa Monica Boulevard. It The Factory building in West Hollywood will be reconfigured into the would include a 241-room hotel Roberston Lane project. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee was varying in height from three to nine stories, according to infor- supportive of the project’s design. mation about the project posted on the city’s website. The devel- proposing to include subterranean and Robertson Boulevard, and the oper, Faring Capital LLC, is plan- parking under the project and walkway would be 30 feet wide ning to reconfigure The Factory West Hollywood Park, located and lined with retail and restau- building so it faces Robertson across the street. A tunnel would rant spaces on the north and south Boulevard and incorporate it into connect the parking under the two sides. the project. Some smaller com- parcels and the developer will The Robertson Lane project mercial buildings surrounding renovate a portion of the park was designed to preserve the his- The Factory building will be above. tory of the site while bringing razed. Additionally, an open-air walk- new hotel rooms and retail space The project will also include way would cross the project site to the west side of West retail space, restaurants, a night- approximately parallel to Santa Hollywood. Initially, Faring club, meeting space and other Monica Boulevard. Entrances Capital proposed demolishing amenities. The developer is also would be located at La Peer Drive The Factory building, but later See Robertson Lane page 21 4 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Routine call for help in Hollywood turns

  into officer-involvedhandgun. The roommateshooting pointed working with authorities from the the gun at the officers, who fired coroner’s office to determine if the The Los Angeles Police their guns, retreated to a safe posi- gunman was under the influence of Department is investigating an offi- tion and called for help. It is unclear drugs or alcohol. The handgun was cer-involved shooting on June 22 in if the officers’ shots struck the gun- recovered at the scene. No officers Hollywood that claimed the life of a man, who went back inside the were injured. man who allegedly pointed a gun at apartment. Preciado said officers often officers. Additional officers arrived min- accompany people to retrieve Patrol officers from the LAPD’s utes later and began gathering in belongings, however, the confronta- Hollywood Division were called to front of the building. The gunman tion and shooting were unusual. an apartment building in the 7200 walked out onto a fourth-story bal- “We get these requests day in and block of Hillside Drive at approxi- cony and pointed the gun at officers day out, whether it’s roommates, photo by Edwin Folven mately 11 p.m. to help an unidenti- below, resulting in another officer- neighbors, domestic partners or fied man retrieve personal belong- involved shooting, Preciado said. what have you,” Preciado said. A fire damaged the rear portion of a residence on the northeast cor- ings from an apartment he shared As many as 10 officers fired, strik- “99.9 percent of the time we just ner of Romaine and Alfred streets. with a roommate. LAPD ing and killing the gunman. The stand by while they get their spokesman Sgt. Frank Preciado said suspect was identified as Santino belongings and it’s end of story.” officers are routinely asked to Cesar Trevino, 20. The LAPD’s Force Investigation accompany people to retrieve “It was the result of a dispute. Division is conducting the investi- belongings after disputes occur They were young, both in their gation. The Los Angeles District Fire erupts in residence on between two parties. The apartment 20s,” Preciado added. “[The room- Attorney’s Office and the Office of building is located in a neighbor- mate] is cooperating with detec- the Inspector General will also con- hood northwest of La Brea and tives. It’s going to be a very exten- duct separate investigations, as is
  Franklin avenues, near the base of sive investigation that may take routine in officer-involved shoot- Romaine near WeHosmolder, and there border is a danger of the Hollywood Hills. months and months. They will be ings. The results of all three investi- items collapsing or trapping a As two officers and the man investigating and reviewing to gations will be forwarded to Chief Firefighters extinguished a resident, or falling on firefight- attempted to enter the apartment, determine whether the deadly force Charlie Beck, who will make a final blaze in a single-family residence ers.” they were confronted by the man’s was within policy.” determination whether the shooting in the 8400 block of Romaine The LAFD battled another roommate, who was armed with a Preciado said investigators are was within LAPD policy. Street on June 25 that damaged blaze in the local area on June 24 the rear portion of the structure. in the 100 block of North Arden The fire was reported at 4:41 Boulevard. Firefighters were p.m., and 31 firefighters extin- summoned to the residence at guished the flames in just over 30 approximately 6:15 a.m. and minutes. found flames emanating from a Police warn about Fourth of July DUI enforcement The Los Angeles County Motorists are being warned signs of alcohol and/or drug impair- The fire started outside and structure behind the house. Sheriff’s Department, the Los about extra patrols and checkpoints ment, including marijuana impair- spread through exterior walls and Stewart said the blaze was in a Angeles Police Department and the that will be held starting on ment. Motorists are encouraged to into the attic. The cause is under two-story building in which the California Highway Patrol will be Thursday, June 29 and running plan a safe ride home or use a des- investigation, and no estimate of upper floor had been converted targeting impaired drivers during through July 4. ignated driver. For information, damage or loss was available. Los into a music studio above a the Fourth of July holiday period. Deputies will be looking for visit lasd.org and lapdonline.org. Angeles Fire Department spokes- garage. The fire was extin- woman Margaret Stewart said guished in 23 minutes, and no excessive storage of items inside injuries were reported. The blaze could have contributed to the fire. was contained to the rear build- No injuries were reported. ing. No estimate of damage or “Excessive storage can be very loss was available, and the cause dangerous,” Stewart said. “The of the fire on Arden Boulevard flames can spread quickly or remains under investigation.

Uber driver faces rape charge An Uber driver was charged on Mueller added. June 27 with raping a female pas- When the senger in a motel while she was woman awoke, unconscious, the Los Angeles she reported County District Attorney’s Office the incident to announced. police. Spence Alaric Spence, 46, was charged was arrested a with three felony counts of kidnap- short time later ping to commit rape, rape of an at an undis- unconscious person and rape by use closed loca- of drugs. Deputy District Attorney tion. Alaric Spence Reinhold Mueller, of the Sex The defen- Crimes Division, is prosecuting the dant faces a maximum sentence of case. 15 years to life in state prison. Spence is accused of picking up a The case remains under investi- 24-year-old woman on June 23 in gation by the Los Angeles Police downtown Los Angeles who Department’s Robbery-Homicide requested a ride to Hollywood. The Division. Investigators are trying to victim fell asleep and the defendant determine if there are any addition- allegedly drove her to a motel in al victims. Anyone with informa- North Hollywood where he raped tion or who believes they are a vic- her, the prosecutor said. The victim tim should call Det. Carla Zuniga at was intoxicated and unconscious at (213)486-6910. During weekends the time of the sexual assault, and off-hours call (877)LAPD247.

Transient charged for murder A 23-year-old homeless man was Prosecutors said the defendant charged on June 15 for allegedly allegedly got into an altercation murdering a male victim near the with victim Jimmy Bradford, 47, Hollywood (101) Freeway and and stabbed him multiple times in Hollywood Boulevard on June 12. the back. Investigators said the vic- Alex Conn Vasquez faces one tim is also believed to be a transient. count of murder with the special The defendant is being held with- circumstance allegation of murder out bail. He faces the death penalty during the commission of a rob- or life in prison without the possi- bery. The charge also includes the bility of parole if convicted. A deci- special allegation that Vazquez used sion on whether to seek the death a knife to commit the crime. penalty will be made at a later date. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 June 29, 2017

Death of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels founder mourned by many n ‘Sister Sam’ extended nutritious meals. Some seniors St. Vincent Meals on Wheels has receive two meals while others 78 people on staff and 300 volun- a lifeline to seniors in receive three. Most live in the neigh- teers. The program is headquartered need borhoods surrounding St. Vincent in a facility next to the medical center Medical Center, near Third and and is operated by the Daughters of
  Alvarado streets, but some reside Charity. St. Vincent Meals on Wheels miles away. is the largest privately funded organi- For the past 40 years, Sister Alice “We deliver wherever the need zation of its kind in the country. Marie Quinn was a lifesaver for arises,” she added. “Since 1977, we “In the beginning, it was just us seniors in need, providing daily have followed the same values of and a few pots of stew. But the photo courtesy of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels meals on their doorstep through St. compassion and respect for the peo- response was tremendous, and it Vincent Meals on Wheels, an organi- ple we serve.” became impossible to ignore the Sister Alice Marie Quinn founded St. Vincent Meals on Wheels to provide zation she founded on July 7, 1977. Quinn sent birthday cards, poems great need in the community. Over nutritional care for seniors in need. Now, many people in the commu- and notes wishing their clients well, the years, it became so much more nity are mourning the venerable nun which is very positive for people who than plates of food; it became friend- affectionately known as “Sister are homebound and have little con- ship, family and nourishment for the her creator.” on. Sam,” after she died from natural tact with others, Twerdahl said. St. soul,” read a quote from Quinn post- Quinn and St. Vincent Meals on “Sister Alice Marie mentored us, causes on June 23 at the age of 82. Vincent Meals on Wheels will con- ed on St. Vincent Meals on Wheel’s Wheels received many accolades and loved us, chided us, but above all “God wanted her right away to tinue that tradition. website. awards over the years. She was else, she taught us to serve with straighten up the kitchen up there in “One of the things we are doing is “Our hearts are filled with sorrow named Woman of the Year in 1988 by compassion and respect,” Twerdahl heaven,” said former 4th District making sure those things remain in and with love as we say goodbye to California government leaders. In said. “We will continue her legacy Councilman Tom LaBonge, a long- place,” she said. our dear Sister Alice Marie,” said 2013, the Los Angeles City Council with every meal served.” time friend and supporter of Quinn Quinn dedicated herself to serving Sister Patricia Miguel, of the declared the day before Quinn is survived by her sister and St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. others at an early age. She was born Daughters of Charity. “Her life of ser- Thanksgiving “St. Vincent Meals Bridget Johnson and numerous “She had a deep relationship with my in June 15, 1935 in Chicago, and later vice has inspired everyone who knew on Wheels Day in L.A.” nieces and nephews. Funeral serves former boss, [City Council President] moved to Albuquerque, New her. She never wavered in her com- Twerdahl, who started with St. were held on Wednesday at St. John Ferraro. I saw her three weeks Mexico, where she graduated high mitment to serve the homebound Vincent Meals on Wheels as a vol- Vincent de Paul Church on Adams before she died. She was one of the school. She joined the Daughters of seniors and those living in poverty. unteer in 1989 and served as direc- Boulevard, and interment was at greatest human beings to ever walk Charity in 1954 and after completing May the Lord have mercy on her soul tor of development for the past 15 Resurrection Cemetery in on the face of this Earth.” her religious formation, she trained as she enters into the loving hands of years, said Quinn’s legacy will live Montebello. Thousands of seniors in the com- professionally as a dietician. munity agree, said Daryl Twerdahl, a Quinn first served with the longtime volunteer and staff member Daughters of Charity in New Orleans who is serving as interim executive and later in Northern California, director of St. Vincent Meals on before being assigned to St. Vincent Wheels. Medical Center in Los Angeles. “I have had so many opportunities Through her work at the hospital as [since Quinn’s passing] to speak with assistant dietary director, she noticed people we served, and the interesting that there were seniors who needed thing is that although they never met nutritional care after they left the Sam, they felt like they know her,” facility and few options existed at the Twerdahl said. “We have about 1,800 time. seniors who receive direct services. Quinn started St. Vincent Meals on She really meant a lot to them.” Wheels with a single pot of stew Twerdahl said the organization’s cooked in a church basement near senior clients received a notice about Mac Arthur Park that was served to Quinn’s death and have been reas- 83 seniors. The program grew expo- sured that St. Vincent Meals on nentially over the years, and now Wheels will continue to provide daily serves 2,900 to 3,500 meals per day.

Team Beverly Hills appoints 42 new members for 2017-2018 program

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Team Beverly Hills residents attend hands-on programs to learn about the inner workings of the city.

The Team Beverly Hills program Nearly 650 residents have com- – the city’s leadership and educa- pleted Team Beverly Hills since its tional program that has been popu- inception and have gone on to lar among its residents for 21 years become leaders and volunteers – is proud to announce the appoint- throughout the city. Currently, 69 ment of its 22nd class of team percent of Commissioners serving members for the 2017-2018 season, on one of the city’s 11 commis- consisting of 42 new members. sions are Team Beverly Hills alum- The six-month leadership and ni, and over 100 members regularly educational program provides a volunteer at city events, programs hands-on look at how local govern- and directly assist city depart- ment works throughout nine class ments. sessions and interactive experi- The next application period will ences with various city depart- be in April 2018. For information, ments. The program will kick off visit beverlyhills.org/teambeverly- its 22nd year in October. hills or call (310)285-1023. 6 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Business owners honored for MayoralLos Angeles commitment Mayor Eric committed to to fight carrying theclimate fight to demonstrate change their commitment.grows Garcetti brought mayors from against climate change forward in “Boston is a coastal city, putting around the country together on our cities and I am honored to have us on the front lines of climate embodying cultural diversity June 24 for the first time since mayors Walsh, Turner and Rogero change,” Walsh said. “We are fac- affirming that hundreds of mayors leading this effort with me.” ing this challenge head-on, from would adopt, honor and uphold the Garcetti co-founded the biparti- leading on energy efficiency, goals of the Paris Climate san Climate Mayors – formerly championing active transportation Agreement. known as the Mayors National and investing in green jobs. I am While rallying other mayors to Climate Action Agenda – in 2014. proud to be a co-chair, standing join with the network, Garcetti was When President Donald J. Trump alongside other mayors, united in also joined in a ceremonial signing withdrew the U.S. from the Paris our commitment to addressing cli- of the Climate Mayors’ commit- Agreement earlier in June, 61 may- mate change.” ment to adopt the Paris goals in ors responded with commitments Garcetti has also led the effort to their cities. Garcetti, who is chair to uphold the Paris Agreement’s make Los Angeles the most sus- and co-founder of the Climate goals in their cities. tainable city in the U.S. In April Mayors, also named three new co- Since its founding, participation 2015, he introduced the city’s first chairs: Boston Mayor Marty in the group has increased to 331 “Sustainable City pLAn,” a com- Walsh, Houston Mayor Sylvester mayors, representing more than 65 prehensive strategy that sets mea- Turner and Knoxville Mayor million Americans. Members surable long-term goals for con- Madeline Rogero. include mayors of the 10 largest serving water, creating green jobs, “Since the president withdrew cities in America: New York, Los expanding the use of electric vehi- the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, Angeles, Chicago, Houston, cles and reducing greenhouse gas mayors in cities across America Philadelphia, Phoenix, San emissions by 45 percent below have come together to say enough, Antonio, San Diego, Dallas and 1990 levels by 2025, and 80 per- we will not let the future of our San Jose. Mayors in 44 states have cent by 2050. The city is on track planet be jeopardized by inaction passed resolutions, signed execu- to meet 90 percent of the pLAn’s at the top,” Garcetti said. “We are tive orders and taken other actions 2017 goals.

LAUSD supports bill to reduce student suspensions The Los Angeles Unified School and high school students until July Rodriguez said. “I am proud to District (LAUSD) Board of 1, 2028. support the ‘Keep Kids in School Education recently voted unani- In 2013, the LAUSD became the Act,’ which acknowledges that

photo courtesy of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District mously to support Senate Bill 607, first school district in California to suspensions can be counterintu- which would eliminate “willful ban suspensions for “willful defi- itive to a child’s education, and that Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, recently honored the defiance” as justification for sus- ance” and to use alternative disci- there are alternatives to discipline Jitlada Thai Restaurant for its contributions to the cultural diversity of pension and expulsion of students plinary methods instead. Board that better support students and Los Angeles. The restaurant’s owners Sarintip “Jazz” Singsanong and in grades K-12. member Dr. Ref Rodriguez also teachers.” Suthiporn “Tui” Sungkamee received a commendation. Jitlada Thai If approved by the state legisla- co-sponsored the motion. The school board resolution also Restaurant is located at 5233 1/2 W. Sunset Blvd. For information, ture, the prohibition would be per- “Research shows that students calls for the district to monitor visit jitladala.com. manent for elementary school stu- who have been suspended are progress in reducing suspensions dents and would apply to middle more likely to drop out of school,” and keeping students in school.

ArchitecturalThe Los Angeles Business awardsImprovement announced Program won the Council (LABC) last week Community Impact award for its announced the winners of its 47th $14 billion project at LAX. Metro’s annual Los Angeles Architectural Exposition 2 Light Rail Transit pro- Awards, celebrating projects that ject won the Chairman’s Award, embrace cutting-edge green design which recognized the 14-mile and smart transportation systems. extension for being the first new Over three dozen projects were transit connection between down- recognized for design innovation, town L.A. and Santa Monica in with the Grand Prize going to the almost 60 years. LEED Platinum designated United Three local projects – The Ten States Courthouse in downtown Thousand, Douglas Elliman’s Los Angeles. More than 500 design redesigned California headquarters and building professionals, along and Raquel Allegra’s Beverly Grove with top city officials, gathered at boutique – were also recognized. the Beverly Hilton for the event. The 45 winning projects were “This year the LABC is honoring selected from a competitive pool of architects both locally and globally more than 200 submissions. who are embracing creative design Winners were selected by a jury standards to create livable, sustain- panel representing a cross-section able cities that improve quality of of industry experts, including repre- life while creating jobs,” said Mary sentatives from top architectural Leslie, president of the LABC. firms, the city of Los Angeles, Sustainability was a driving fac- developers and engineers with jury tor for the Grand Prize-winning co-chairs from DeTuno Consulting, federal courthouse. Los Angeles- Morley Builders, Marmol Radziner area transportation projects also and Lauter + Gallagher. took home major awards: Los For information, visit labusiness- Angeles World Airport’s Capital council.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 June 29, 2017

Budget includes funding for Park Labrea News and Beverly Press take second The Park Labrea News and Project Angel Food pilot program Beverly Press won second California’s recently signed $125 ing down the cost of health care. place in magazine design at the billion budget includes a three-year, With medically tailored interven- 59th Southern California $6 million pilot program funding tion, we expect health care costs to Journalism Awards for the Project Angel Food and five other be reduced by at least 20 percent.” 2016 “Our People, Our Places” organizations in the California State Senator Mike McGuire commemoration of the news- Food Is Medicine Coalition worked with the Food Is Medicine paper’s 70th anniversary. (FIMC), an association of nonprof- Coalition to secure the funding for Publishers Karen and it, medically tailored food and the pilot project for low-income Michael Villalpando (from nutrition services providers for peo- Californians with chronic disease left), editor Edwin Folven and ple with severe or chronic illnesses. and health issues. The funding is reporter Luke Harold attended The Food Is Medicine Coalition included in SB 97, a budget bill that the ceremony, organized by the is represented by Project Angel the state Senate approved on June Los Angeles Press Club and Food in Los Angeles, Project Open 26. held at the Millennium Hand in San Francisco, Ceres The $6 million will be used over Biltmore Hotel in downtown Community Project in Sonoma a three-year period for chronically Los Angeles. A list of award County, Mama’s Kitchen in San ill Medi-Cal patients who suffer winners can be viewed at Diego, Food For Thought in the from congestive heart failure, can- lapressclub.org. North Bay Area and Health Trust in cer, diabetes, chronic obstructive San Jose. The coalition promotes pulmonary disease and renal dis- research on food and nutrition ser- ease. The soon to be launched pro- vices and their connection to health gram is based on a model by the outcomes, the cost of care, best Philadelphia-based Manna. The practices in providing medically pilot program in that city demon- Beverly Hills seeking nominations for tailored meals, and nutrition educa- strated that after delivering three tion and counseling. medically tailored meals each day Embrace Civility Award “Los Angeles has the highest for six months to 65 patients with Beverly Hills is looking to honor for their help in identifying our next the Human Relations Commission. food insecurity rate in the country. chronic disease, their healthcare an outstanding individual who Beverly Hills role model.” The Embrace Civility Award is This pilot program will go a long costs went from $38,937 per month demonstrates kind and caring Criteria for winning the award part of the ongoing, award-winning way to ensure that people who are to $28,183 per month, and were 55 behavior. Residents can spend five are acting as a role model of positive Embrace Civility program, which sick and hungry can get the food percent lower than other groups in minutes nominating someone for civic behavior, taking a stand in sup- promotes positive human relations that not only keeps them alive, but the study. the annual Embrace Civility Award, port of respect and responsible in all aspects of community life. The will help them heal,” said Project Project Angel Food has served which recognizes people who con- actions and promoting positive program started in 2010, when the Angel Food executive director the community for 28 years, pro- tribute to civility and exemplify neighbor-to-neighbor relations. city of Beverly Hills Human Richard Ayoub. “We applaud the viding more than 10.5 million positive human relations in all Nominations can be submitted Relations Commission established state of California and the governor meals to men and women living aspects of community life. via email or mail, and they must be the importance of embracing civili- for being visionaries in reducing with critical illness. For informa- “We’re looking to honor some- received by Sept. 19. Hard copies ty and integrated the principles of food stress in the state, while bring- tion, visit angelfood.org. one who has created positive, last- are available in the City Hall lobby, civility, respect and responsible ing civil change and inspires others Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park and action into daily business at City to take action,” said Jerry Friedman, the Beverly Hills Public Library. Hall and municipal election pro- Human Relations Commission The winner will be honored by ceedings. chairman for the city of Beverly the City Council at a future meeting. For information, visit beverly- Hills. “We’re asking the community All nominees will be recognized by hills.org/embracecivilityaward.

photo courtesy of Project Angel Food

Angel Art raises more than $425,000 Luminaries from the art world, Cohen, executive vice president of collectors and celebrities came 20th Century Fox, who secured a together at the Neuehouse in different Hockney. The stunning Hollywood earlier this month for artworks from “The Yosemite Angel Art, the prestigious art auc- Suite” series 2010 were drawn on tion that benefits Project Angel an iPad by the 79-year-old artist, Food. who has been a generous supporter Angel Art, now in its twenty-first for Project Angel Food since the year as a premier charity art auc- beginning. tion, raised more than $425,000 for Over the course of 28 years, the nonprofit, which is dedicated to Project Angel Food has served providing healthy meals to people more than 10.5 million meals to living with life-threatening illness. men and women living with criti- On hand for the competitive bid- cal illnesses. The kitchen, staff and ding were Saturday Night Live’s volunteers prepare over 11,000 Molly Shannon and her husband, meals a week, free of charge and artist Fritz Chesnut, who had medically tailored to the require- donated a work that was purchased ments of people living with by KTLA-TV Vice President of HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney failure, News, Jason Ball, and his husband, congestive heart disease and dia- Ernst & Young executive Troy betes. Many of the clients are liv- Jones. ing well below the poverty line, Other guests included actress and Project Angel Food is the life- Mischa Barton, philanthropist line filling a desperate need in all Sydney Holland and Manuela communities. Herzer. Harvey Reese and partner The client base is testimony to Jonathan Murray, founder of this fact, since it is 40 percent Bunim/Murray Productions, pur- Latino, 30 percent African- chased a David Hockney in a fierce American, 21 percent Caucasian, 5 frenzy, outbidding Project Angel percent Asian and 4 percent other. Food Board Member, Tim For information, visit Robinson and his husband, Bob angelfood.org. 8 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills and L.A. join mayoral conference CityThe Los Council Angeles City honors Steve Zimmer Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse expand the workforce to drive eco- Council honored outgoing and Los Angeles Mayor Eric nomic growth and create equitable school board president Steve Garcetti were among a group of communities to increase opportu- Zimmer at its June 28 meeting. mayors from across the U.S. to con- nity for all. “This is an incredibly hum- vene in Miami Beach for the U.S. “We are being called upon in a bling honor,” Zimmer said. “I Conference of Mayors (USCM), chaotic moment to bring certainty, just don’t even have words to held from June 23-26. calm and sobriety to the most tell you how much I appreciate The city of Beverly Hills was complicated issues facing our this honor. honored with a resolution recogniz- country. As mayors, and as we “We have stood together on ing Bosse’s #BHHealthyCity pro- have always done, we will show the most important issues fac- gram, which includes her weekly up as duty calls, and will deliver ing the children of this city … Walk with the Mayor meetups. The every day: if we don’t produce Each of us and all of you make resolution encouraged all cities to then we haven’t succeeded. This is me proud to wake up every day develop their own health and well- a group of great leaders who don’t and say I’m an Angeleno.” ness programs. just talk about what to do, but Zimmer finished in first “I was thrilled that the other know how to do it – and actually place, with 47 percent of the mayors embraced the Healthy City get it done,” Landrieu said. vote, in the March 7 primary program,” Bosse said. “Several New York Mayor Bill de election before losi ng in the mayors personally told me that they Blasio, Boston Mayor Marty May runoff election to Nick intend to start a Walk with the Walsh, Kansas City Mayor Melvoin. Zimmer has served Mayor program and many others Sylvester “Sly” James, two terms on the Los Angeles were very excited about our Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and B.O.L.D. initiative. Health and Sacramento Mayor Darrell photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Unified School District’s board photo courtesy of Tammy Ramirez wellness as public policy is an idea Steinberg were among the long list of education. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th whose time has come.” of mayors in attendance. Bosse’s #bhealthycity program is “Mayors are builders,” and Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse District, mentioned the Members of the City Council a threefold approach to healthy liv- Garcetti said. “We build opportu- represented Southern California. unprecedented amount of said they were confident ing: Healthy People, Healthy nity, we build the physical infra- money by outside groups spent Zimmer would continue mak- Business, Healthy Government. structure for our streets, water- against Zimmer’s campaign. ing a difference throughout the The Incoming USCM ways, ports, airports, and factories. judged on results, not rhetoric. Approximately $1.6 million city. President, Mayor Mitch Most We’re actually building America’s was spent by outside groups in “It’s not like you’re going importantly, we’re not just opposition to Zimmer by the Landrieu of New Orleans, urged talking about it, since mayors are future.” away,” said Councilman David Americans to move past primary election. The election Ryu, 4th District. “I know drew large amounts of money Washington’s stalled partisan grid- you’re going to be involved one lock and to instead look locally for for and against both leading way or another.” candidates. leadership that governs with vision Councilwoman Nury and delivers results. The bipartisan “No matter what the political Martinez, 6th District, who costs, you always did exactly group unveiled Leadership for served with Zimmer on the America: Mayors’ Agenda for the what you thought was the right school board before her election thing,” Koretz said. Future, (Twitter to council, presented Zimmer hashtag #MayorsAgenda) a policy “No one will ever match your with a proclamation commemo- level of work or dedication,” proposal that will fix crumbling rating his service. infrastructure, ensure quality Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Melvoin will be sworn in on 13th District, said. affordable healthcare, promote July 6. safe and secure communities, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 June 29, 2017

Metro outlines new security PurpleUtility relocation Line workExtension in work continues on Wilshire Beverly Hills will continue strategy on buses and trains through June 30 along north La Riders on the Los Angeles around our city and connect with Cienega Boulevard as part of the County Metropolitan Transpor- one another,” said Los Angeles Purple Line Extension subway tation Authority (Metro) system Mayor Eric Garcetti. “This new project. will see an increased law approach puts more LAPD offi- The work will require the closure enforcement presence beginning cers on patrol keeping our com- of the northbound curb lane on La on Saturday, July 1 due to a new munities safe and makes Metro a Cienega Boulevard just north of five-year, multi-agency better transit system for all of our Wilshire Boulevard. approach led by Metro’s security customers.” Metro has launched a one-hour team that includes the Los Metro’s plan is consistent with parking validation program at 8350 Angeles County Sheriff’s best practices in the transit indus- Wilshire Blvd. and 8447 Wilshire Department, Los Angeles Police try. Other transit agencies in Blvd. The parking replaces metered Department and Long Beach Denver, Portland, Sacramento spots removed along Wilshire Police Department. and Oakland work with multiple Boulevard between San Vicente “The Metro system is safe law enforcement agencies to and La Cienega Boulevards in today, but we want to make it patrol their systems. A multi-lay- Beverly Hills. One-hour parking even safer and more secure as we ered transit security strategy validation will be provided continue to expand our transit positions Metro to accommodate Monday through Friday from 10 photo courtesy of Metro system throughout the county,” its growing transit system. With a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists must men- Soil excavation is ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue said Metro board chair John the implementation of Measure tion “Metro” for validation. for a subway station on the Purple Line Extension. Fasana. “This new multi-agency M, Metro must continue to ele- Additionally, construction of the approach strategically places law vate safety and security initia- Purple Line Extension will contin- maintenance is ongoing near Members of the public with ques- enforcement resources where tives. ue with potholing near Wilshire Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea tions or concerns about Purple they can provide the best service “We have a unique opportunity Boulevard and Western Avenue, Avenue, and street restoration, Line Extension construction activ- to our customers.” to continue the policing services and potholing and jet grouting near excavation and utility work contin- ity can also call the 24-hour project Law enforcement will be able that we’ve provided to Metro Wilshire and Crenshaw boulevards ue near Wilshire Boulevard and hotline at (213)922-6934, and to respond to incidents more patrons since 1987,” said Los and Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. email the project team at purpleli- quickly from their own local Angeles County Sheriff’s Highland Avenue. For information, visit metro.net. [email protected]. jurisdictions, improving response Department Capt. Jennifer Excavation and instrumentation times to approximately five to six Bateman. “I’m confident that minutes from an average of 16 working together with our law minutes. Increases in personnel enforcement partners, as well as throughout the system will result Metro security, we will continue in 314 personnel consistently on to provide the level of service duty over each 24-hour period, that Metro employees and according to Metro officials. patrons have come to expect.” “Improving public transporta- Bus and rail crimes have tion means making sure that all decreased on the Metro system of our transit lines are safe to ride since January 2016. For informa- so that Angelenos can move tion, visit metro.net.

State allocates $100 million for L.A. River restoration The California Legislature has space to the river. approved $100 million in “These funds will help launch our Proposition 1 funding for restora- Lower River revitalization efforts, tion of the 51-mile L.A. River. The but it’s just a start for what will be allocation was a priority for the needed for the river to become the Assembly in state budget negotia- vibrant space so many of us imag- tions, said Assembly Speaker ine,” Rendon added. Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood). The $100 million in funding will “Study after study has shown be split between the San Gabriel communities with green space and and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and community parks have significantly Mountains Conservancy, which reduced health risks, including oversees Lower River restoration, lower rates of cancer, asthma and and the Santa Monica Mountains obesity,” Rendon said. “I’ve advo- Conservancy, which focuses cated for restoring the L.A. River restoration efforts on the Upper and fought for this funding.” River. Efforts by Rendon, L.A. County In 2014, Rendon authored Supervisor Hilda Solis, Senate Proposition 1, a $7.5 billion water President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, bond, to address California’s water Mayor Eric Garcetti and architect infrastructure needs. Included in Frank Gehry have focused on Proposition 1 was funding for L.A. returning natural habitats and green River restoration efforts.

Bass authors bill to avert famine U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) the humanitarian and security crisis has introduced H.R. 2795, which in Yemen. We must continue to be calls for immediate action to avert an international leader in famine famine in Yemen and to address aid and relief. I look forward to my long-term security concerns in the colleagues’ continued advocacy on country. this disastrous issue and thank them The bill would increase coordi- for their continued vigilance to end nation in Yemen’s famine-risk areas famine now.” and require a comprehensive report The bill’s introduction came after by departments of State, Defense the inclusion of nearly $1 billion in and USAID on U.S. security and famine relief in the omnibus pack- humanitarian interests. age passed in May. “The most devastating aspect of “I’m pleased to join Ranking the impending famine in Yemen is Member Bass on this measure,” that it’s man-made and pre- said Rep. Joe Crowley, chairman of ventable,” said Bass, ranking mem- the Democratic Caucus. “The ber of the House Subcommittee on world needs to come together to Africa. “This legislation is help address the dangers of famine, designed to immediately build a and this bill is an important step in comprehensive strategy to address the right direction.” 10 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 June 29, 2017

Assemblyman recognizes WeHo video Beverly Hills resident and veteran of the year helps people dancer celebrates new book get around without a car West Hollywood has debuted “WeHo to go,” a short animated video highlighting the city’s numerous options for getting around without a vehicle. The video can be viewed at youtu.be/ukVhoQPSsBA. “The city of West Hollywood has launched a number of innova- tive transit programs,” said West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman. “Investing in transportation alter- natives not only helps to get people photo by Steve Rood out of their cars, it also helps us to Beverly Hills resident Marjorie Goodson recently celebrated the become a cleaner and greener city. launch of her book “MG,” a collection of 153 artistic images of That’s good for the environment Goodson, a veteran ballet and jazz dancer, by noted art and fashion and for the community.” photographer Andreea Raditoiu. The celebration was held during a In 2016, the city launched its reception and book-signing at the Ron Robinson store in Santa WeHo Pedals bike share program Monica. LA Stage Alliance executive director Steven Leigh Morris with 150 bicycles that are available (left) joined Goodson, Raditoiu and Ron Robinson for the celebra- for public use. Users can check out tion. The book offers a look at the 54-year-old dancer at the peak of photo courtesy of Assemblyman Richard Bloom’s Office a bike using a smartphone, comput- her athletic abilities. The event benefited LA Stage Alliance. Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) on June 21 hon- er or membership card, or by typ- ored Grant Royal as veteran of the year for the 50th Assembly ing a member number and personal District. identification number into a key- “Grant distinguished himself as a leader and teacher during his ser- pad on bikes located at hubs WHAT IF I vice in the Marine Corps,” said Bloom (left). “[Presently], he distin- throughout the city. Walkers raise guishes himself by serving as a role model and assisting other veterans Also in 2016, the city opened as they re-integrate into civilian life. I want to personally thank him new bike lanes in both directions DO NO for his contributions to our country, our state, and our community.” along Fairfax Avenue, providing a $250,000 Royal served in the United States Marine Corps from 2004-2012 continuous link between ESTATE and was deployed three times as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He Hollywood Boulevard and Melrose led a six-man combat team with the First Battalion First Marines. Avenue. For more information, forChildren’s CHLA Hospital Los Angeles PLANNING? One deployment was to the Babil Provence in Iraq, and the other two please visit wehopedals.com. (CHLA) hosted its inaugural Walk f you die intestate (without a were to the Al-Anbar Province. Other options include the free L.A. on June 17 at Griffith Park, will), then California’s laws of Royal left the Marine Corps in 2012 and attended Santa Monica CityLineX service to the Red Line raising approximately $250,000. descent and distribution will College before transferring to UCLA and graduating in 2016 with a subway station at Hollywood The walk provided patients, their determine who receives your proper- degree in anthropology. While at UCLA, Grant worked at the campus Boulevard and Highland Avenue, ty by default. Contrary to popular veteran resource center helping veterans re-integrate into civilian life. families and friends, as well as I and The PickUp, which provides CHLA staff, a unique opportunity to belief, if you die without a will, Royal is currently a law student at Pepperdine University School weekend trolley service along walk in solidarity to help improve everything you own does not auto- of Law in Malibu. He serves as vice president of the Veterans Legal Santa Monica Boulevard. For children’s health. matically pass to the state. Typically, Society and works as a volunteer law clerk at the Los Angeles County information, visit weho.org/car- The top fundraising team was the distribution will be to your spouse District Attorney’s Office in the Hardcore Gang Division. freeweho. Rex and the Heart Beaters, which and children and then to other family has raised more than $106,000 to members. The state’s plan reflects the date. Billy and Elisha Becerra legislature’s guess as to how most formed the team in memory of their people would dispose of their estate son Rex, who was diagnosed with and establishes protections for cer- congenital heart disease shortly after tain beneficiaries, particularly minor Awards recognize WeHo’s achievements in planning children. The rules of “intestate suc- The city of West Hollywood was live. We appreciate APA LA’s able housing through its inclusion- birth and underwent open heart cession” may or may not reflect your recently honored with four unique recognition of these important pro- ary housing program. surgery at CHLA. While the surgery actual wishes. Estate planning awards recognizing exceptional grams.” Additionally, the city received a was successful, Rex’s heart was too affords you the opportunity to alter planning achievements from the The city of West Hollywood Planning Landmark Award for rent weak to overcome the recovery the state’s default plan to suit your American Planning Association received a Communications control and rent stabilization pro- process and he passed away. More personal preferences. (APA), California Chapter, Los Initiative Award for its grams. The award also recognizes than 130 of Rex’s friends and family Angeles Section, at its 2017 Communications and Community the cities of Beverly Hills, Los participated in the walk, including Disposition Outside The Will Awards Gala on June 22 at the Engagement Strategic Plan. Over Angeles and Santa Monica. Not his grandfather and former Van It is important to understand that the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. two years, the city developed a long after the city was incorporated Halen bassist Michael Anthony, transfer of your property after your The gala was attended by many comprehensive strategic plan to in 1984, the West Hollywood City who has raised more than $45,000 death may be determined by some- of the region’s most active and provide West Hollywood City Hall Council adopted the landmark Rent to date and was the event’s top indi- thing other than the laws of intestacy, innovative urban planning profes- staff members and the West Stabilization Ordinance. vidual fundraiser. even when you die without a will. sionals from cities, agencies, non- Hollywood City Council a The city also received a Social Title to certain categories of property profit organizations and consulting “roadmap” to increase effective- Change and Diversity Award for may pass outside the probate estate. firms. ness in communicating with the the Aging in Place/Aging in Generally, upon your death, your half “Recognition by the local chap- public and engaging with the com- Community five-year strategic plan of any community property presump- ter of the American Planning munity. launched in 2016 to improve the tively belongs to your surviving Association is a great honor,” said The city also received an quality of life and well-being of spouse. Additionally, if you own West Hollywood Mayor John Implementation Award, Small older adults. The plan offers a com- property with another person as joint Heilman. “We put great effort into Jurisdiction for its inclusionary munity-based approach to wellness tenants with right of survivorship, the our programs, such as housing and housing program. West Hollywood that embraces a vision for older property will pass directly to the aging in place. These initiatives is committed to supporting the adults to remain in their homes as remaining joint tenant upon your respond to the needs of our resi- community’s housing needs by they age, supported by a continuum death and will not be part of your dents and help to make West linking residents to information and of services. probate estate (it will, however, be a Hollywood an excellent place to resources, and by providing afford- For information, visit weho.org. part of your taxable estate). Effective planning requires a knowledge of the consequences of each property inter- est and type of ownership. Legislature honors Korean-American Coalition-L.A. Kramer Law The Korean-American Coa- zations throughout the state that cates, students and civic leaders. Group lition-Los Angeles (KAC) was were celebrated at the annual “It is an exceptional privilege for honored on June 28 as a nonprofit California Nonprofits Day event, the Korean-American Coalition to Stephen W. Kramer of the year during a celebration of formally recognized by Assembly be the first Korean-American orga- 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 California Nonprofits Day in Concurrent Resolution 54. nization to receive Nonprofit of the Los Angeles, CA 90036 Sacramento. KAC promotes the civic and Year,” said Joon Bang, executive (323)964-7100 Assemblyman Miguel Santiago civil rights interests of the Korean- director of KAC. “This honor sym- a participating member of AARP Union (D-Los Angeles) selected KAC as American community in Los bolizes a milestone for a new chap- courtesy an exceptional nonprofit organiza- Angeles. KAC assists business ter in KAC’s history.” Privilege extended Network tion. KAC was one of many organi- professionals, community advo- For information, visit kacla.org. 12 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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400 block of N. Beverly Drive. The Selma and Sunset at 1:15 a.m. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect was approximately 59 committed a petty theft in the 8400 years old, 5 feet 2 inches tall and At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Beverly. 175 pounds. assaulted a victim in the 9000 P OLICE B LOTTER block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1400 block of West Hollywood An unknown suspect assaulted a N. Mansfield at 6:30 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the victim in the 1200 block of Flores areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Sheriff’s Station at 4:30 a.m. At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspect June 7 and June 25. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- committed a petty theft in the 100 ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los June 19 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. La Brea. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8700 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and assaulted a victim in the 8200 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. block of Sunset. grand theft in the 5400 block of June 25 Wilshire at 8:50 p.m. reported in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Beverly Hills Police Beverly Drive. vehicle burglary in the 7100 block At 1 a.m., a suspect assaulted a of Santa Monica at 10:30 a.m. victim during a domestic violence pect burglarized a vehicle parked Department in the 6500 block of Melrose. An unknown male suspect com- incident near the corner of San Vicente and Santa Monica. June 7 mitted a burglary in the 8900 block At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect of Wilshire at 7:20 p.m. The loss assaulted a victim in the 8400 June 22 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at $5,000. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 200 Los Angeles Police victim near the corner of Clinton block of S. Doheny Drive. The loss An unknown suspect committed a June 16 Department and Wilcox at 6:05 a.m. was estimated at $14,400. petty theft in the 600 block of An unknown female suspect com- Robertson at 5:30 p.m. June 18 At 7:25 a.m., an unknown suspect mitted a grand theft in the 200 June 9 committed a theft near the corner block of S. Linden Drive at 5:35 June 20 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect of Santa Monica and Cahuenga. At 5 p.m., an unknown male sus- a.m. The loss was estimated at burglarized a vehicle parked in the $1,755. The suspect was approxi- At 6:39 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the 6600 block of Leland Way. An unknown suspect committed a mately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 130 stole a vehicle parked in the 7600 1000 block of N. Beverly Drive. petty theft in the 5700 block of pounds. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire at 11 a.m. vehicle parked near the corner of June 11 At 9 a.m., an unknown male sus- An unknown suspect committed a Clinton and Stanley at 2:10 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the petty theft in the 8400 block of An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the 200 block of S. Oakhurst Drive. Willoughby at 12:30 p.m. grand theft in the 100 block of S. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 7300 block of Melrose. Oakhurst Drive at noon. The loss The loss was estimated at burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 2 p.m., a suspect committed a was estimated at $1,575. $30,100. 6300 block of W. Third. burglary in the 1200 block of Kings. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1200 block of At 3 p.m., an unknown male sus- An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a N. Cherokee at 5 p.m. pect committed a burglary in the mitted a burglary in the 8900 block tim near the corner of Sixth and vehicle burglary near the corner of 300 block of S. Rodeo Drive. of Wilshire at 5 p.m. The loss was Oxford at 2:50 p.m. estimated at $900. Melrose and Norwich at 5:30 p.m. June 23 An unknown suspect committed a At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:19 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:05 a.m., a suspect assaulted grand theft in the 400 block of N. stole a vehicle parked near the June 17 committed a vehicle burglary in the a victim near Gardner and Third. Rodeo Drive at 6:55 p.m. corner of Wilcox and De Longpre. At 11:14 a.m., two unknown 1200 block of N. Crescent Heights. An unknown suspect burglarized a female suspects committed a June 19 vehicle parked in the 4700 block of June 13 grand theft in the 9500 block of An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 8000 block of Elmwood at 1 a.m. A grand theft was reported in the Wilshire. No further information At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect was provided. Norton at 9:40 p.m. 100 block of Peck Drive at 9:30 committed a petty theft in the 5800 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect a.m. block of Wilshire. committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown female suspect June 21 block of Dunsmuir. At 11:24 a.m., an unknown male assaulted a victim in the 300 block An unknown suspect stole a vehi- of S. Bedford Drive at 1:35 p.m. At 1:31 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect assaulted a victim in the cle parked near the corner of Sixth An unknown suspect burglarized a The suspect was approximately committed a petty theft in the 7100 100 block of S. Beverly Drive. The and La Jolla at 8 a.m. vehicle parked near the corner of 15 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall block of Santa Monica. suspect was approximately 62 Lexington and Orange at 10:30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and and 115 pounds. At 12:40 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a a.m. 150 pounds. pect committed a grand theft in the At 3:10 p.m., an unknown male vehicle burglary in the 1400 block 6100 block of Wilshire. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect assaulted a victim in the of N. Harper at 4 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- burglarized a vehicle parked near mitted a burglary in the 9300 block 600 block of N. Beverly Drive. The An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Colgate and of Olympic at 3 p.m. The loss was suspect was approximately 49 cle parked near the corner of Fifth stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 Sweetzer. estimated at $12,100. years old, 6 feet tall and 225 and Saint Andrews at 3 p.m. pounds. block of Sweetzer. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3:30 p.m., an unknown male At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked near the corner of suspect committed a grand theft in An unknown male suspect com- burglarized a vehicle parked near victim in the 1000 block of N. San Fairfax and Melrose at 7:15 p.m. the 400 block of N. Canon Drive. mitted a grand theft in the 9400 the corner of Highland and Vicente at 10:30 p.m. The loss was estimated at $3,100. block of S. Santa Monica at 4 p.m. Hawthorn. The suspect was approximately 5 The suspect was approximately 5 June 24 feet 9 inches tall and 155 pounds. feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds. June 22 June 20 At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:55 p.m., two unknown At 1:38 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 1600 block An unknown suspect committed a At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- of N. Cahuenga. grand theft in the 100 block of N. female suspects committed a committed a petty theft in the 8500 pect committed a petty theft in the grand theft in the 9500 block of block of Sunset. Almont Drive at 8 p.m. The loss 8400 block of Willoughby. An unknown suspect assaulted a was estimated at $1,260. Wilshire. The suspects were approximately 22 to 23 years old, An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 1100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a Gower at 3:55 a.m. At 9 p.m., a suspect committed a 5 feet 4 inches tall and 160 to 165 burglary in the 8900 block of Keith petty theft in the 7200 block of W. pounds. at 12:30 p.m. grand theft in the 300 block of Sunset at 4:15 p.m. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Reeves Drive. No further informa- At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked in the tion was provided. June 18 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect 5900 block of Hollywood. committed a burglary in the 400 committed a petty theft in the 7200 At 11:40 a.m., two unknown sus- block of Robertson. block of Franklin. An unknown suspect burglarized a June 14 pects, one male and the other An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 7000 block of At 4:30 p.m., an unknown male female, robbed a victim in the 300 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 7700 block of Sunset at 11 a.m. suspect committed a burglary in block of N. Canon Drive. The male cle parked in the 1600 block of N. suspect was approximately 5 feet Norton at 6:45 p.m. the 400 block of S. Bedford Drive. La Brea at 9 p.m. At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- The loss was estimated at $3,600. 10 inches tall, and the female sus- At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the pect was approximately 5 feet 4 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8600 1500 block of Gardner. An identity theft was reported in inches tall. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. the 600 block of Camden Drive at 200 block of S. Gramercy Place. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect com- 5:10 p.m. petty theft in the 1000 block of N. mitted a burglary in the 400 block June 23 Western at 1 p.m. of S. Oakhurst Drive at 2 p.m. The June 21 June 15 loss was valued at $700 At 1:55 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 9000 burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 5:50 a.m., an unknown male At 4 p.m., an unknown male sus- committed a petty theft in the 6000 block of Sunset. 300 block of N. Fairfax. suspect committed a burglary in pect committed a grand theft in the block of Hollywood. the 8400 block of Gregory Way. 600 block of Arden Drive. The loss An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a The loss was estimated at $1,300. A suspect robbed a victim near the was estimated at $2,000. burglary in the 500 block of N. vehicle parked in the 600 block of corner of La Brea and Beverly at Robertson at 5 a.m. N. Fairfax at 9:15 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- An unknown female suspect 12:45 p.m. mitted a grand theft in the 400 assaulted a victim in the 100 block June 24 At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Canon Drive at 12:28 of S. Roxbury Drive at 4:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near p.m. The loss was estimated at The suspect was approximately At midnight, an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the the corner of La Brea and De $1,995. The suspect was approxi- 47 years old, 5 feet 1 inches tall stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 1700 block of Wilcox. Longpre. mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 and 115 pounds. block of Vista. pounds. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:55 p.m., an unknown female An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5400 block of vehicle parked near the corner of At 3:30 p.m., an identity theft was suspect assaulted a victim in the vehicle burglary near the corner of Hollywood at 6 p.m. Detroit and Melrose at 11 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 June 29, 2017

will provide music. Guitarist Kevin do, agave, chewy brownie and avo- G will also perform along with cado ice cream. The matcha Fantastic Paul and a strolling magi- moments is made with green tea 4th of cian. A photo booth and fortune affogato, green tea ice cream and telling will also be available. matcha meringue. Another light Advance VIP tickets are $100, $110 summer dessert is the fruit frenzy at the door, and offer early entry at made with grilled pineapple, July Fun 4 p.m. as well as a chair massage. papaya, mango, fresh vanilla bean, General admission is $75 per per- agave and lime zest. 300 S. Doheny From page 12 son; $85 at the door. 6333 Bristol Drive, (310)273-2222. Parkway, (310)827-0873. Also, be patriotic this Fourth of July weekend with Pitchoun Bakery’s red, white and blue eclairs Landmark restaurant filled with a choice of chocolate or New cocktails at vanilla available from Saturday, celebrates 75 years July 1 through Tuesday, July 4. 545 Bar Toscana njoy sliders and a legendary S. Olive St., (213)689-3240. iguel Hernandez, of Bar bittersweet hot fudge sundae at Toscana, and mixologist ETwohey’s Restaurant, a Southern MAlberto Battaglini, of S. Y. Kitchen, California landmark in Alhambra Culver City have collaborated on three new for 75 years. Anniversary classics cocktails: Bacio dell’Orso, include chicken pot pies, chicken photo by Jill Weinlein Centennial Food & Napoleon Dynamite and Yellow fried steak, liver and onions, sand The interior of Breakfast by Salt’s Cure is light and bright, offering a Monkey. The refreshing summer dabs, Angus short ribs and stuffed sunny way to start your day. Wine Festival cocktails complement the extensive peppers. Strawberry short cake and menu created by chef Justino a special shake of the day are avail- he Courtyard by Marriott Los The manager Britt McBride said Angeles Westside will host a Quirino. All summer drinks are able for dessert. Over 300 menu priced at $14. 11633 San Vicente items are priced from $7.95 to they are about to add a breakfast Tfundraising event to benefit the Breakfast by sandwich to the menu. Instead of Culver City Backpacks for Kids Blvd., (310)820-2448. $22.95. 1224 N. Atlantic Blvd., (626)284-7387. two griddle cakes as the bun, they program, Culver Palms Meals on outsource artisan buns from their Wheels and YouCaring on Sunday, Salt’s Cure From page 13 neighbor Friends and Family bak- July 2 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The BOA Steakhouse ery and slide a sunny side egg, a lit- event is part of a festival featuring he iconic BOA Steakhouses in Flower Child’s new ed. Other proteins include chicken tle cheese and sausage patty in food, wine and spirits from some of West Hollywood and Santa or pork sausage patties, not links, between. I recommended to Britt Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice and summer menu Monica are launching a lighter and and a side of sunny-side up or that they also offer the molasses West Los Angeles’ most popular T healthier vegan menu with beet njoy healthy, fast-casual dining flipped eggs. cured ham steak as a substitute for restaurants. Sample food by chef poke, vegan “bacon” guacamole at Flower Child in Santa I’m glad I ordered a side of their the sausage patty, because it is so Kimmy Tang, Cava, Courtyard by burgers, Mediterranean chickpea Monica. New menu items include cooked to order shredded hash flavorful and unique. Seasonal Marriott Los Angeles Westside, E panelle and nidi Bolognese with vegan poke bowls, Vietnamese brown potatoes, because they’re griddle cakes will be added to the Fresh Brothers, Hanjip, LA almond ricotta and mushroom crunch salads with spicy lemon- served with a side of their slow n’ menu based on the farmers market Gastronomy, Le Pain Quotidien, Bolognese sauce. 9200 Sunset grass vinaigrette, and sweet and low ketchup. This is not Heinz style seasonal ingredients. Luciano Italiano Cucina, Mayura Blvd. #650, (310)278-2050; 101 sour seasonal squash with hemp ketchup, instead it’s made with Soon there will be another line Indian Restaurant, Ococoa Santa Monica Blvd., (310)899- seeds and mint. Flower Child’s tomatoes, dried ancho chilies, sage, wrapping around the corner at Chocolates, Panini Kabob Grill, 4466. heirloom tomato and watermelon garlic, onions and a few other items Breakfast by Salt’s Cure with fans Pitfire Pizza, Primal Kitchen, salad features Thai basil, sea salt that stew for a long time. It’s blend- seeking a quick and delicious Public School, Smitten Liquid and olive oil. 1332 Second St., ed smooth to create a burnt orange breakfast. 7494 Santa Monica Nitrogren Ice Cream and Wildcraft. (310)382-2901. dipping sauce offering a slight zing Blvd. (323)848-4879. Dishes will be paired with beer, Healthier desserts to the tongue. wine and spirits tastings from Young’s Market, American Born at Vinoteca Whiskey, Humboldt Rum and inoteca, a casual dining venue Vodka, Martian Ranch & at the Four Seasons Los Vineyards, Boisset Collection, VAngeles at Beverly Hills, offers a Plough Family Vineyards, new Milanese-inspired plant and Harmless Harvest Coco Water, Iron fruit based dessert menu using Fist Craft Beer, Naked Juice, ingredients at their peak of flavor. Rutherford Ranch Winery, 1000 The pastry team has crafted a vegan Stories Wine, BNA Wine Group, version of the desserts that are Spa Girl Vodka Cocktails, Rock N served daily. They include the Roll Tequila and Tea Riot. A silent cococado, a decadent chocolate auction will be held, and DJ Gabe dessert made with whipped avoca-

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Pedroarias to lead Loyola varsity football team Loyola High School of Los Pedroarias was part of the unde- Angeles, the oldest continually feated sophomore football team operating educational institution in before moving on to varsity in Southern California, has assigned 1995. As one of the varsity coach- assistant principal and assistant es, he helped garner CIF champi- head varsity football coach Dr. onships in 2003 and 2005, as well Ricardo Pedroarias to oversee the as varsity league titles in 1996, school’s football program as head 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2004. varsity football coach. “I am very honored to be named Pedroarias, a member of the head varsity football coach at my school’s class of 1984, is taking alma mater,” Pedroarias said. over the program from Marvin “Loyola is such a special place that Sanders, who is not returning after seamlessly blends tradition with a leave of absence. innovation. Everything we do on “Rick has been coaching Loyola the field reflects the values of our football for an unprecedented 30 school. That is one of the hallmarks years, inspiring our athletes with of this football program that I am so Dr. Ricardo Pedroarias his passion for the game and our proud to lead. I look forward to high school,” said Loyola athletic finding the right spot on the team Loyola’s summer session, and an director Chris O’Donnell, class of for each student athlete’s talent, AP Spanish literature and culture 1988. “He brings to this important whether he is known for speed, teacher. position his well-honed leadership agility, accuracy or strength. Each Loyola High School is a Jesuit skills, an intricate knowledge of and every one of them will have a college preparatory school located Sister Alice Marie Quinn, founder and executive director of the St. football strategy and a deep under- place as a Cub.” just west of downtown Los Vincent Meals on Wheels program, joined chef Wolfgang Puck in standing of Loyola’s mission on As assistant principal for super- Angeles. For information, visit loy- this photograph from the Sept. 30, 1999 issue of the Park Labrea and off the field. We are very much vision, Pedroarias is in charge of olahs.edu. News and Beverly Press. Puck prepared a meal in the St. Vincent looking forward to having Rick at Meals on Wheels kitchen to celebrate the organization serving its 10 the helm of our football program.” millionth meal to a senior in need. Puck and Quinn, joined by then- During his tenure at Loyola, Mayor Richard Riordan, later delivered the meal to Los Angeles res- Pedroarias has been an offensive by Myles Mellor ident Carla Laemmle, who was 89 at the time. Laemmle called the line, defensive line, linebackers and Crossword Puzzle program a “lifesaver,” and added that she had received meals for 10 quarterbacks coach, as well as an hhiringiring a andnd t thehe p professionalrofessional d devel-evel- years after suffering a collapsed lung and being diagnosed with tuber- offensive coordinator. From 1987 oopmentpment ooff LLoyola’soyola’s ffaculty.aculty. PriorPrior ttoo culosis. St. Vincent Meals on Wheels allowed her to stay in her home to 1990 as an assistant coach and sservingerving iinn tthehe pposition,osition, PPedroariasedroarias instead of moving into an assisted care facility, Laemmle said. Quinn, 1991 to 1994 as head coach, wwasas tthehe ddeanean ooff mmen,en, cco-directoro-director ooff who oversaw the program since 1977, died on June 23 at the age of 82. For information, see page 5. Ware Malcomb Theatre 40 announces new season Theatre 40, a professional theatre The season also features “Vino completes work company in Beverly Hills, has Veritas” from Sept. 1 through Oct. announced its 52nd season begin- 15; “Sherlock Holmes and the Case on USC facility ning on Thursday, July 20. of the Jersey Lily” from Nov. 17 Ware Malcomb, an international The season launches with the through Dec. 17; “The Last Wife” design firm based in Southern West Coast premiere of “Sequence” from Jan. 18 through Feb. 18; California, has announced that con- running from July 20 through Aug. “Engaging Shaw” from March 15 struction is complete on the 20. The play is written by Arun through April 15; and “Mr. Pim University of Southern California Lakra and directed by Bruce Gray. Passes By” from May 17 through Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of It follows the story of a man who June 17. Social Work, located at 1150 S. successfully bets double or nothing Theatre 40 productions are held Olive St. on the Super Bowl coin toss 20 in the Reuben Cordova Theatre on Ware Malcomb provided interior years in a row, and a professor who the campus of Beverly Hills High architecture and design services for races the clock on a ground-break- School, 241 S. Moreno Drive. the project. The firm has completed ing discovery to cure the disease Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday over a dozen office and retail pro- that is causing her progressive through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. jects for the University of Southern Across Down blindness. The two stories inter- Tickets are generally $30; subscrip- California. The USC Suzanne 1. Presage 1. Hospital room object twine, examining the interplay tions are $165. For information and Dworak-Peck School of Social 5. Pastries of Pop variety 2. 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Toxic insecticide Peck School of Social Work on the 25. “Anna Karenina” author’s 21. Dearie 11th floor of the USC City Center. first name 22. “So that’s it!” The design team implemented a 27. False! 26. Bed in participant universal layout with offices and 28. Battering wind 29. Mandela’s org. work stations customized to the 32. Part of MOMA 30. Inventions, so to speak building footprint. The design pro- 34. Cuspid 31. Wrapped up 36. ___ Klemperer 33. Zhivago and No? vides flexibility for groups to 37. What an army might be 34. Road construction marker expand and contract. ordered to do 35. Islamic nobility title Numerous sustainable design 40. ___ and groan 37. Minor league baseball features were incorporated within 42. Fishing nets affiliate the space. Ware Malcomb’s design 43. Clothes holder 38. Book collector’s suffix team also helped define design 46. Desolate 39. Renaissance fiddle standards for the USC Suzanne 47. Network 40. Wharton grad Dworak-Peck School of Social 50. Paycheck dispenser 41. Like some pitches 51. Biology class abbr. 44.___” “We Three Kings of Orient Work’s Masters Program. 53. Hair raising “We enjoyed the opportunity to 45. Hesitant 55. A spa visit might take 47. Musical composition photo courtesy of The Autry Museum of the American West work collaboratively with USC to care of it 48. Ecological groupings The Autry Museum of the American West will give away free Hot modernize the space while captur- 60. Stead 49. Population counter? Wheels cars to the first 500 visitors on Saturday, July 1 in conjunction ing the storied USC brand,” said 61. Seize by force 52. Nincompoops with the new “Play!” exhibit running through Jan. 7, 2018. Anita Makwana, director of interior 62. Have the ___ for (get a 54. Laughing gas alternative architecture and design for Ware crush on) 56. Beef cut The museum is partnering with Mattel for the giveaway. The 63. First of all “Play!” exhibit explores the many ways children have played Malcomb. “Working together to 57. Road hazards 64. Revisit the laces 58. Upstate New York’s ___ throughout the years, the social values of toys and how the American address the needs and preferences 65. Isaac’s firstborn of a multi-generational committee, Canal West has inspired imagination. The Autry is located in Griffith Park at 66. Rope material 59. Top spot 4700 Western Heritage Way. For information, call (323)667-2000, or we were able to blend the newest 67. Vintage auto 60. Note visit theautry.org. design trends with USC’s strong 68. Motown great, Diana tradition and history.” See Answers page 21 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 June 29, 2017

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Concert in Beverly Hills benefits Cedars-Sinai The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors presented the 2nd annual “Rock for Research Concert” on June 25 at a private home in Beverly Hills. The con- cert featured performances by pop and soul artists, including soul singer-songwriter William Bell and his band, as well as tast- ings from 15 Los Angeles restau- rants. The event benefitted the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, which brings together researchers and clinicians to develop future treatments and inspire the next photo courtesy of Grand Park/The Music Center generation of scientists in innov- Grand Park prepares for Fourth of July. ative, cell-based medicine. For information, visit cedars- sinai.edu. photo by Alex J. Berliner/ABImages for Cedars-Sinai Grand Park prepares for

FourthFor the fifth year,of GrandJuly Park food trucks, a mobile vendor and WeHo announces Summer Sounds schedule and The Music Center will present activity area. The fireworks show West Hollywood’s 2017 downtown’s largest Fourth of July shot from the roof of the Music Summer Sounds Free Concert party from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Center’s Dorothy Chandler Series will run from July 9 to Sept. “Angelenos from all over the Pavilion will be set to pop and clas- 10, held outdoors in the city’s pub- county will join together in down- sic hits along with patriotic music, lic spaces. town to celebrate our nation’s and visible throughout Downtown Jack’s Cats, a vintage jazz and birthday, enjoy the sights and L.A. and the surrounding neighbor- swing act, will perform on July 9. sounds of the holiday and honor hoods. The event will span from Reedman Jack Malmstrom leads the diversity that makes Los Spring Street to Grand Avenue, and the band through its treatment of Angeles a great place to live,” said from Temple to Second streets. hand-picked standards, forgotten Rachel Moore, Music Center pres- “There is nothing better than gems and period-correct originals. ident and CEO. “The July 4 holi- sharing the Fourth of July with The show will be held at Kings day is a wonderful opportunity to your friends, family and neighbors Road Park, located at 1000 Kings photo by Tony Coelho check out what makes Grand Park in Grand Park,” said Julia Rd. Plummer Park, located at 7377 so popular. From the fountain and Diamond, interim director of Santa Monica Blvd., will also host an atomic jazz band; and Benny Admission is free, and concerts splash pad, to the free perfor- Grand Park. “It’s Los Angeles’ shows. Brydern’s Blue Four, a swing band, begin at 5 p.m. For information, mances and music, Grand Park is ultimate summer holiday celebra- Delta Nove, a round out the scheduled list of per- visit weho.org/residents/weho-arts- truly the park for everyone.” tion. This year, audiences will funk/Brazilian/raggae band; Nutty, formers. and-culture/summer-sounds-2017. Angelenos will enjoy entertain- dance to the music that makes up ment that highlights the sounds of the soundtrack of America, America featuring jazz, funk, blues indulge in the classic foods of and classical artists, with DJ sets summer and be wowed by an inspired by these musical amazing fireworks show from the genres. The day’s festivities roof of the Dorothy Chandler include a kids’ play area, live Pavilion, one of L.A.’s most iconic music performances, L.A.’s best buildings.”

Fifth annual ‘Memories in the Making’ artists celebrated

photo by Vince Bucci

Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles “Memories in the Making” is hosted its 5th annual “Memories in one of ALZGLA’s unique the Making” (MiM) exhibition and “arts4ALZ” programs that helps auction on June 15 at Building provide insight into the thoughts Bridges Art Exchange in Santa and memories that participants are Monica. often challenged in communicat- The unique fine arts program ing. The program is made possible offers creative and non-verbal com- by Disney Lord, Abigail Disney, munication through art, enhancing Tim Disney and Roy P. Disney in connections with families, profes- loving memory of their mother, sional caregivers and others. The Patricia Disney, who was an artist. MiM program is a gallery exhibi- Alzheimer’s Greater Los tion and auction showcasing art- Angeles is a local full-service, work created by people in the mid- dementia-focused nonprofit with to-late stages of Alzheimer’s. 36 years of experience and five Susan Disney Lord (left) joined locations serving greater Los “Memories in the Making” artists Angeles area and the Inland Lorna Park, Jane Stang and Lenore Empire. For more information, call Medina, as well as ALZGLA pres- (844)HELP-ALZ, or visit ident and CEO Susan Galeas. alzgla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 June 29, 2017

Learn to hate what you love with ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ I take pride in nerd culture. It’s an Now, disaster porn that costs more addiction I transformed into an acad- than $200 million abrasively assaults emic pathway, earning a Ph.D. and docile audiences with city after city writing a dissertation titled falling amid action sequences as “Superhero Fatigue: Unmasking the incoherent as the acting. And like its Visual, Aesthetic, and Transmedia predecessors, the writing is an after- Language of an Emerging Genre.” thought, something that slipped I say this not to brag but to estab- through the cracks until an underpaid where the once dramatic T-rex lish my cultural currency. This isn’t film editor took all the footage and Transformer, Grimlock, now acts like photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures an outside observation but a personal rolled the dice to decide on structure. an oversized dog and somehow does- Optimus Prime’s mind is taken over by a sorceress of Cybertron. ethnography. I care about this subject Here’s the gist (if anyone cares). n’t appear in the final battle. as an active participant. While Optimus Prime (voiced by Meanwhile in space, a sorceress of So when critics cite every Peter Cullen) travels into deep space Cybertron, Quintessa (Gemma as cinema, and it’s delightful to tear (don’t argue about that; it just makes “Transformers” film as geekdom run in search of the Transformers’ home Chan), takes control of Optimus’ into most Bay films with righteous you look naive). amuck, I cringe. We are not to blame world, Cybertron, more and more mind and forces him to help trans- anger, calling out the most belligerent I’m mad. for this trash. Autobots and Decepticons land on form Earth, or Unicron according to examples of white privilege on These films have the mind-numb- If you ask a fan what the best Earth, forcing the world to deem the Transformers, into the new screen. ing ability to block my childhood Optimus Prime-lead story is, one them all hostile forces in a thin and Transformers home. Everything else, Where else can I watch a white memories of “The Transformers.” clear choice arises: 1986’s “The very underdeveloped jab at Trump’s including a King Arthur backstory, is dude (Wahlberg) call an American At first, these films felt like two- Transformers: The Movie.” It had xenophobia. just another way to drag this all out to Indian character “chief,” who rightly hour commercials for General stakes, characters died. Oh yeah, apparently Megatron (no a painfully long runtime. then tells him that sounds mildly Motors, but they’ve transformed into “Transformers: The Last Knight” longer voiced by Hugo Weaving but In films about robots, they always “racist,” only for that gringo to call a cautionary tales, warnings of what isn’t the fault of a small group of Frank Welker) is alive, even though take a backseat to the less interesting 14-year-old Latina girl (Isabela happens when you replace a toddler’s diehard fans. The Comic Con crew he died in the third film and a clone of terrestrials waltzing around, waxing Moner) “little J-Lo” not five minutes formula with Red Bull and let him doesn’t have that level of clout. him under a different name appeared juvenile. For 149 minutes, A-list later. But we should be used to this by become a director when he grows up. Everyone is responsible. And by in the fourth. But whatever, let’s just names provide more robotic perfor- now considering “Revenge of the Mr. Bay, once again, lives up to his everyone, I mean that globally. assume this all makes sense. mances than their CGI counterparts. Fallen’s” Autobots, the Twins, char- reputation, providing us with the Once, visual spectacle had a pur- Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) Wahlberg channels the same rubbish acters more racist than Jar Jar Binx worst film of the year. pose. The sublime imagery of “2001: returns, no longer a hero but a terror- he brought to “The Happening.” A Space Odyssey” or model ships ist protecting Autobots. He lives with Stanley Tucci doesn’t return as simulating movement in “Star Wars.” them in an enormous junk car lot Joshua Joycea from “Extinction,” instead cameoing as a drunken Merlin (yes, that Merlin) shotgun- ning booze in one of many half- empty jokes. And Anthony Hopkins begins as our poetic narrator, Sir Edmund Burton. But like most Michael Bay films, a pre-adolescent intern got a hold of the script for revisions and forced him to do such things as tell the prime min- ister of England to “shut up” several times (think Dr. Evil saying “shut it”) and give “po-po” the bird during a car chase. The gods help me, I’ve come to photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures rely on these movies. Nowhere can I Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) is a terrorist who protects Autobots. find such incoherent babble parading

Summer Concerts at the Grove through July The Grove has announced its streams globally. Paste Magazine 2017 Summer Concert Series called him “The Best of What’s lineup, with live performances by Next.” a variety of celebrated musical “It’s nice to have people like artists. my music, but that’s fleeting,” he This year’s lineup includes said. “The real reward is that Barns Courtney, Ariana and the exchange of energy when the Rose, Spencer Ludwig, The singer and the crowd are both on Aces, Gin Blossoms, Letters To the same level – when there’s an Cleo and Asia featuring John equal playing ground and we’re Payne and JOURNEY former all in it together.” lead singer Steve Augeri. Ariana and the Rose’s latest EP, The free live performances will “Retrograde,” was praised by take place every Wednesday at Billboard for being “lyrically sin- photo courtesy of Shoe Fire Media 7:30 p.m. from July 5 to July 25 at cere, sonically enveloping synth- the Grove. pop,” and was placed on iTunes’ Ariana and the Rose will help The first, on July 5, will feature New Indie section, as well as kick off the concert series on Barns Courtney and Ariana and Spotify’s Indie Pop Chillout and July 5. the Rose. New Music Friday playlists in the Courtney’s debut EP, “The Dull U.K., Portugal and Canada. The Grove Drive. For informa- Drums,” has more than 12 million The Grove is located at 189 tion, visit thegrovela.com. 20 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market prepares for PickleFest Pickle fanatics and pickling amateurs, get ready to compete at the annual PickleFest on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, celebrating its 23rd anniversary. The PickleFest contest is spon- sored by legendary Beverly Hills deli Nate ‘n Al. Admission is free, and the cen- terpiece of the event is a curated pickle contest with two categories: Best Dill Pickle in Beverly Hills and “I Can Pickle That!” In the lat- ter category, entrants can bring any pickled fruit or vegetable. All pickled produce submitted must photo by Jamie Pham have been grown in California. Nate ‘n Al will award $200, $100 and $50 gift cards to first, second and third place winners, photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Zoo seeks docents who love respectively. Judges made their decisions during last year’s event. A panel of distinguished and food-celebrity judges, including animalsThe Greater Los and Angeles plants Zoo voice to the conservation mission an expert member of the Nate‘n Al Market is located along the 9300 garage or free parking until 2 p.m. Association (GLAZA) is holding of the zoo as they share animal Deli staff, will select the winners block of Civic Center Drive, in the nearby Third Street garage. an informational meeting on its information and help visitors of all based on a list of criteria. between Third Street and Santa For information and to enter docent training program on ages understand how important All applications must be Monica Boulevard. this year’s contest, visit beverly- Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to the zoo’s work is to wild animal received by July 23. Free two-hour parking is avail- hills.org/picklefest or call noon in the Los Angeles Zoo’s populations around the world.” The Beverly Hills Farmers’ able in the Civic Center parking (310)285-6380. Witherbee Auditorium. Docents complete a 23-week Docents serve as volunteer training program offered at the teachers, sharing their knowledge zoo each fall in conjunction with of the zoo and its flora and fauna UCLA Extension. with adults and children in tours, Classes run from October to educational activities and pro- April and meet once a week on grams, classes and more. Wednesday or Saturday from 9:30 The docent program, which is a.m. to 4 p.m. open to people 18 and older, pro- The classes focus on the taxon- vides a comprehensive training omy of plants and animals at the course in which individual oppor- zoo, as well as ecology, conserva- tunities are explored and devel- tion and the role of zoos in oped. wildlife preservation. Docents “The docent program is for peo- must be high school graduates or ple with an interest in wildlife, a equivalent, and must be able to love of learning and the desire to commit 100 hours per year for a make a difference in the world,” minimum of two years. said docent chair Paulette Heath. Applications are accepted “Docents provide invaluable sup- through Aug. 19. For information, port for the L.A. Zoo. They give a visit lazoo.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 June 29, 2017

O’FarrellFrom page 1 aims to make healthy neighborhoods

“I have a member who knows “There is no glossing over the how to get things done,” Wesson “Mitch has never, ever formidable challenges we face,” he said. “I have a member on this backed away from a said. “Homelessness and the opi- council – we have a great council – challenge on the City oid epidemic that runs rampant in but this is another person who has Council.” our homeless encampments, the the experience and has the courage affordable housing and displace- to do the tough things.” City Council President ment crises, and an unease in some O’Farrell also served as chair- Herb Wesson communities that they’re being left man of two City Council commit- behind. It is up to us city leaders to tees as he ran for reelection. nonprofit that helps homeless produce results and break down “Mitch has never, ever backed youth, has volunteered for the barriers to opportunity and away from a challenge on the City O’Farrell’s team. They met at an prosperity.” Council,” Wesson said. event where Solis talked about As he enters his second term, Beverly Hills Unified School District board of education approved its bud- “Sometimes it drives me crazy, how he dealt with homelessness as O’Farrell said three of his priorities get by a 3-2 vote on Tuesday. but I respect him. The best elected a child. will be healthy neighborhoods, officials are not the ones you read “I have seen firsthand Mitch’s including fixing streets and about all the time, not the ones that passion for safe neighborhoods, improving traffic safety; creating you see on television all the time, and improving the quality of life in opportunity, such as adding “tens Beverly Hills school board they’re the ones that know how to the CD13 community,” Solis said. of thousands” more housing units get things done, and they’re the O’Farrell thanked his staff for throughout the city; and accommo- approves budget ones that have courage. And I don’t helping him bring new pedestrian dating change, working to preserve From page 1 care how tough the item is, when activated traffic signals, dozens of the character of the community as essary to cover the increased costs more transparency as the district you call Mitch’s name, he comes to new streetlights, funding for a new necessary development continues. of operating and maintaining makes personnel decisions citing play, and he throws down and he parking structure and renovations “You have my commitment to BHUSD’s fields and facilities, as budgetary constraints. knows how to get things done.” for a soccer field in Glassell Park remain an independent thinker on well as to recoup losses incurred “As we move closer to the begin- Anthony Solis, a board member to the community – and acknowl- this council,” O’Farrell said. “It’s during the terms of the previous ning of the 2017-18 school year, I of Covenant House California, a edged the work they have ahead. worked out well so far.” joint powers agreement with the am hopeful that the communication city,” according to the district’s between the district and staff will news release. be improved from last year so that A statement by Telly Tse, of the the problems we faced in the last From page 3 Beverly Hills Education twelve months do not repeat them- Robertson Lane project inches ahead Association, continued his call for selves,” he said. unveiled plans to incorporate it Hollywood senior planner Jennifer popular nightclubs of the era for into the new site after consulting Alkire. members of the LGBT communi- with local preservation groups. The building was later used as a ty. The three-story Factory building military salvage depot and furni- Alkire said the Robertson Lane was built in 1929 and housed the ture factory before being pur- project will next be considered by Wells Fargo relationship with city Mitchell Camera Company until chased in 1967 and converted into the Historic Preservation 1946, according to the Los an invitation-only nightclub. That Commission and later the full City Angeles Conservancy’s website. lasted until 1972. In 1974, the Council. No date has been set for ofFrom L.A. page 1 under scrutiny Mitchell supplied equipment for building reopened as the Studio the next hearing, but it will likely Hollywood Studios, said West One nightclub, one of the most occur in August. District, in March. The two council- men were also part of a resolution “We’re living in a time adopted by the City Council last year expressing concerns about the when we need to pay Dakota Access Pipeline and its very close attention effects on the Standing Rock Sioux. to the institutions we “We’re living in a time when we need to pay very close attention to do business with.” the institutions we do business Paul Koretz with,” Koretz said. “Are they on the City Councilman side of human beings, or are they 5th District simply in business to extract a prof- it at whatever cost, and with no “We hope that you will not regard for human welfare, the envi- decide to end the long-standing ronment or the overall health of the relationship between Los Angeles planet?” and Wells Fargo over concerns Councilman Marqueece Harris- about a single loan out of the mil- Dawson, 8th District, whose district lions of loans that comprise our comprises many South L.A. neigh- large, complex portfolio,” said the borhoods, said he analyzed Wells letter, signed by David Fargo’s presence in his district. DiCristofaro, a Wells Fargo execu- “You can just imagine what we tive vice president. found. Unspoken, but very, very His letter did not address the City persistent and consistent redlining,” Council’s concerns about the he said, referring to the practice of bank’s recent scandal in which financial institutions discriminating employees opened customer against certain areas based on accounts without their authoriza- income levels. tion. Los Angeles City Attorney In a letter addressed to the Budget Mike Feuer filed a civil lawsuit and Finance Committee, Wells Fargo against Wells Fargo in 2015 as a implored city officials to consider the result of the scandal. history the two entities have shared, The Seattle City Council voted in dating to 1854. The bank qualified its February to sever ties with Wells involvement in the pipeline, saying it Fargo. The West Hollywood City is one of 17 financial institutions Council also discussed divesting involved in its financing, and men- from Wells Fargo based on its ties tioned its efforts to consult with to the Dakota Access Pipeline and indigenous communities. to President Donald J. Trump. West Hollywood Councilman John Duran, however, said the city Answers From Page 16 should be careful about “striking and hitting … a liberal-leaning bank in a sanctuary city” – especial- ly given Wells Fargo’s history of supporting the LGBT community and AIDS relief. Councilman Mike Bonin, 11th District, said the city should look to make its divestiture from Wells Fargo part of a larger movement to be more conscious of the institu- tions the city does business with. “What we do, and how we do it, sends a message,” he said. 22 June 29, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

FromWeHo page 1 remains a ‘city in motion’ sions should be based on fact and build something new in the com- not on fiction. A city that really “We do a good job in the munity.” believes that if you work hard, if HIV transmission rates reduced you come here from another place, city taking care of our to zero, a new sheriff’s station, a as an immigrant, or just a person roads and our sewers new fire station on the east side and who comes from another part of the and our parks, and upgrading water mains that run country, you come here and work we’ve been investing in through the city are a few of the hard, you deserve to be treated with goals he mentioned. respect and dignity, and we should our park.” “We do a good job in the city tak- celebrate you and not act with hos- John Heilman ing care of our roads and our sew- tility toward you.” Mayor, ers and our parks, and we’ve been On the issue of transportation, City of West Hollywood investing in our park,” Heilman Heilman said one of the City said. “We’re in the process of build- Council’s objectives is to secure When he was sworn in as mayor ing new facilities at West photo courtesy of West Hollywood City Hall more funding for a planned 2040 last month, Heilman said that Hollywood Park and expanding Mayor John Heilman addressed the issues of transportation, remaining Metro extension into West park space, but we have to look at addressing residential parking a city in motion, and of course, parking. Hollywood, a project it is looking shortages would be one of his top the long term.” to make shovel-ready by 2020. He priorities in the coming year, a West Hollywood City Manager also mentioned other transportation point he reiterated last week. Paul Arevalo praised the city’s options that have emerged and will “Every time a business wants to business community. Becerra, deputy executive officer when they’re leaving their jobs, continue to evolve. expand, what do we hear?” “There are a lot of great things for communications at Metro; sometimes late at night when there “We’ve already seen tremendous Heilman said. “We hear there’s not happening,” he said. “That could Timothy Burr, Jr., Lyft’s director of are safety concerns. changes and shifts in transportation enough parking already and now not happen without the partnership public policy; Debs Schrimmer, a “West Hollywood is a great in the last couple of years, with the you’re going to put in more people, of the business community, and Lyft transportation policy manager; example of the fact that you have so advent of Uber and Lyft and other or you’re going to develop some- your great success leads to our suc- and Hilary Norton, executive direc- many new jobs, and West ridesharing devices,” Heilman said. thing. That kind of parking short- cess.” tor of Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Hollywood’s jobs are some of the “How is that going to effect the way age, if we can address it, will go a NBC anchor and reporter Robert Traffic (FAST). best paying jobs in the county,” she people get to your stores, your busi- long way to easing the burden that Kovacik moderated a panel discus- Norton spoke about how safe said. “Everyone wants to live and nesses and [how you] get to your you face when you want to expand sion about transportation in West transportation options can help res- work here, and they want to visit jobs?” your businesses or you want to Hollywood. Panelists were Glen idents, especially women, feel safe here.”

ConceptualThe Los Angeles County virtual reality at LACMA Museum of Art (LACMA) presents “Alejandro G. Iñárritu: CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible),” a conceptual virtual reality installation that explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees, through Jan. 15, 2018. “During the past four years in which this project has been grow- ing in my mind, I had the privilege of meeting and interviewing many Mexican and Central American refugees. Their life stories haunted me, so I invited some of them to collaborate with me in the project,” photo courtesy of LAMOTH Iñárritu said. “My intention was to experiment with VR technology to explore the human condition in an attempt to break the dictatorship of Romanian museum directors the frame, within which things are just observed, and claim the space to allow the visitor to go through a visit LAMOTH direct experience walking in the The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust welcomed a delegation of immigrants’ feet, under their skin, museum directors from Romania that has been touring museums and into their hearts.” throughout the U.S. The group toured the museum’s galleries with Centered around a six-and-a- director of education Jordanna Gessler. They also heard Holocaust half-minute solo virtual reality survivor Eva Brettler speak about her experiences during the war. The experience that reunites frequent Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is located at 100 The Grove collaborators Iñárritu and cine- Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. matographer Emmanuel Lubezki, alongside producer Mary Parent and ILMxLAB, CARNE y ARENA employs state-of-the-art immersive technology to create a multi-narrative light space with human characters. Based on true accounts, the superficial lines between subject photo courtesy of LACMA and bystander are blurred and The CARNE y ARENA exhibition at LACMA includes this photo designed bound together, allowing individu- by Neil Kellerhouse. als to walk in a vast space and thor- oughly live a fragment of the gone beyond the confines of the times in history and art history that refugees’ personal journeys. cinematic screen to create an entire- borders have become places of con- “His visionary works have ly new narrative art form. And flict and opportunity, and the many sparked our imaginations and while the images immediately people whose identities have been broadened our perspectives,” said depicted in Alejandro’s immersive lost to history.” Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and artwork conjure the border between LACMA is located at 5905 Wallis Annenberg director. “Using the U.S. and Mexico, the real sub- Wilshire Blvd. For information, this immersive technology, he has ject of the work is larger: the many visit lacma.org.

photo courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles Cultural Center. ty and ingenuity of Korean culture. seven others) will be held at the This special photography exhi- The exhibition is open to the opening reception. Attendees will Korean Cultural Center to hold heritage-themed exhibition bition serves as a bridge that con- public and the opening reception also have the opportunity to meet nects Korea and America by show- will be held on June 29 at 7 p.m. at the renowned artists, some of The Korean Cultural Center Los tled “Various Aspects of Korean ing the values precious to tradi- the KCCLA second floor art whom came all the way from Angeles (KCCLA) and the Performing Arts and Heritage tional Korean culture in immigrant gallery. The special congratulatory Korea. Federation of Korean Artistic and 2017.” society. Also, the cultural arts performance, Drum Dance (per- KCCLA is located at 5505 Cultural Organization (FKACO) The exhibition will run through aspect in the Korean-American formance by Lee Kyung Hwa), Wilshire Blvd. For information, will present a special photography July 14, and the performance will communities is flourishing, as and Kangryung Mask Dance (per- visit kccla.org. exhibition and performance enti- be held on June 30 at the Korean many work hard to instill creativi- formance by Kang Dae Seung and Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 June 29, 2017

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