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Volume 28 No. 19 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities May 10, 2018

WeHo’sn train ofThe completedthought project would City Council nWhat’s old is cool again in Beverly Hills link the Red Line station in Two properties discusses plan to Hollywood with the expedite Metro rail’s Crenshaw/LAX Line. City staff added to the city’s list will begin negotiating a memoran- of local landmarks arrival into the city dum of understanding with the city of Los Angeles to expedite the pro-         cessing of project-related permits and an environmental review The Union 76 Service Station The West Hollywood City process lasting no more than three and the Weller-Schreiber Council took another step toward years. Apartment Building are the latest bringing Metro rail through the city, To bring the rail through West properties in Beverly Hills to voting for a resolution on May 7 to Hollywood, the city would have to receive historic designation. support an accelerated timeline for contribute 3 percent of the costs for The City Council voted unani- the northern extension of the See Subway page 21 mously at its May 8 meeting to Crenshaw/LAX line. declare both properties local land- marks, making them the 37th and 38th properties on the Beverly Hills register of historic places. The Union 76 station, recogniz- able by its curved, red canopy, is located at 427 N. Crescent Drive. Its architect, Gin Wong, lived in Beverly Hills and designed sever- al notable California landmarks. The property has served the community as a gas station since photo by Andy Kitchen 1924. Its current design, complet- The Union 76 station, notable for its curved red canopy, has been a ed in 1965, was originally fixture in Beverly Hills since the 1960s. designed to be built near LAX. It is one of the most prominent examples of Googie architecture, unique design attracted so many city landmark assessment and photo courtesy of Metro popular in Southern California in drivers that gasoline sales at one evaluation report. the mid-20th century for its futur- point increased from 100,000 to Construction is ongoing on the Crenshaw/LAX Line as West Hollywood See Beverly Hills page 21 continues its push to bring rail into the city. istic and space-age themes. The 150,000 gallons, according to a Shoe donation helps teachers Lieu,n museum panel addresses chamber Cyber security, subway construction put their best foot forward   
tors at Hancock Park Elementary. effects on the Miracle Shanon Trygstad, president of the Mile discussed A teacher’s job is to get students Friends of Hancock Park School off on the right foot, but at Hancock booster organization, gathered the     Park Elementary School on May 8, faculty and staff in the school’s the focus turned instead to the fac- auditorium on May 8 and kicked off U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D- ulty and the staff – and their feet. In the event with a pun-filled speech. Torrance) joined the Miracle Mile honor of the nationally recognized “We wanted to do something Chamber of Commerce on May 3 Teacher Appreciation Week, May special to show you, the teachers at the El Rey Theatre to talk about 7-11, shoe brand Ccilu USA donat- some of the issues he’s addressing ed 100 pairs of shoes to the educa- See Teachers page 21 in Congress. A panel of representa- tives from Museum Row also took the stage to discuss the subway construction making its way along photo by Chris Devlin Wilshire Boulevard and how the Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) visited the Greater Miracle Mile Chamber museums are adapting. of Commerce to discuss cyber security and issues in Congress. With highly publicized battles about infrastructure and immigra- flaw, or SS7 flaw, has enabled countries set up their telecom net- tion unfolding between the White cybercriminals to steal personal works we all assumed that every House and Capitol Hill, the con- information from cell phone users, telephone network was going to be gressman is also raising awareness needing only their names and cell what was known as a trusted net- for lesser-known issues involving phone numbers. Lieu said there are work,” Lieu said. “Well now it cyber security. encryption apps that can add a turns out that some of these net- For a “60 Minutes” segment he layer of security. Ordinary citizens works are owned by countries like participated in, the show’s staff are not at that great of a risk com- Iran, Russia, North Korea and oth- gave him an iPhone to use and was pared to CEOs of large companies, ers. And if you simply have a tele- able to acquire text messages and government officials or other peo- phone network, you can listen in see Lieu’s location, even though ple who might be of interest to a on the cell phone conversations of photo courtesy of Isack Fadlon the phone’s GPS function was crime syndicate or foreign govern- anyone [by] just knowing their cell Faculty and staff at Hancock Park Elementary School had a choice of 20 turned off. ment, he said. shoe styles by Ccilu USA to pick from during an event for Teacher The Signaling System No. 7 “Many decades ago, when See Miracle Mile page 22 Appreciation Week. 2 May 10, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

and 8 p.m., May 19; 4 p.m., May 20. Women in Film Peony in Love Tickets start at $15. 235 Charles E. Susan Bay Nimoy’s short film “Eve” Author Lisa See will discuss her book Young Drive. (310)827-0889, will be shown on Thursday, May 10 “Peony in Love” on Tuesday, May 15 latw.org. at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. at 1 p.m. at the Will and Ariel The film is a portrait of age, grief and Durant branch library. The discussion longing. It will be followed by a dis- is part of the library’s book club. 7140 cussion with Nimoy and Kirsten Sunset Blvd. (323)876-2741, Just Down the Road Schaffer, executive director of Women lapl.org/branches/durant. In Film, Los Angeles. The screening is part of the museum’s “Women in Art/GalleryThe 12th annual CarpinteriaTour and Film” series. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Bike Light Summerland Artists Studio and (310)443-7000, hammer.ucla.edu. Gallery Tour will be held on Mother’s Giveaway Day weekend, Saturday and To celebrate Bike to Work week, West Sunday, May 12-13, from 10 a.m. to Noises Off Hollywood will distribute free LED 5 p.m. The free event features 32 A Noise Within, a classical repertory lights to passing cyclists on Tuesday, artists who will open their studio and theater company based in Pasadena, is May 15 at 4:30 p.m. The giveaway gallery spaces for public tours in bringing back its production encourages bicycle safety. City staff Carpinteria and Summerland. Art in a of Michael Frayn’s hilarious “Noises will be joined by members of the West variety of styles and media will be on Off” running from Hollywood Bicycle Coalition and the display. (805)684-7789, carpinteri- Thursday, May Public Safety Commission and aartscenter.org. 10 through Transportation Commission to distrib- Saturday, May ute free safety lights. Corner of Santa 26. Featuring Monica Boulevard and North Vista most of the origi- Street. (323) 848-6834, or email twor- nal A Noise [email protected]. Within cast, the production pays tribute to the art of theater making itself, as chaos reigns on and offstage. NewMeet Dr. Horizons Book Alan Stern and Dr. David Frayn’s joyfully out-of-control British Grinspoon and learn the inside story farce features an under-rehearsed and of the New Horizons mission to Pluto over-worked cast and crew with a photo by Rosa Lisbeth Navarette on Wednesday, May 16 from 7:30 to penchant for drama more personal CASA 0101 Theater presents the return of its production of Disney’s 9 p.m. The New Horizons mission is than professional, readying them- “Beauty and the Beast” running from Friday, May 11 through Sunday, considered one of the greatest space selves for the world premiere of a new exploration projects in modern histo- June 10. The production features music by Alan Menken and new play with the auspicious ry. Mission leader Stern and noted sci- title “Nothing On.” As the production choreography by Tania Possick. It follows the story of Belle, a young entist and author Grinspoon will sign progresses, the bumbling cast brings woman in a provincial town, and a beast, who is actually a handsome copies of their book “Chasing New down the house – literally. Showtimes young prince who lives in a luxurious castle. Andrea Somera and Horizons.” 2800 E. Observatory are 7:30 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m., Samantha M. Lawrence will alternate in the role of Belle, opposite Omar Road. (213)473-0800, griffithobser- Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday; 2 and Mata as the Prince/Beast. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., vatory.org. 7 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $25. 3352 Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $40. 2102 E. First St. (323)263- E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 7684, casa0101.org. (626)356-3121, anoisewithin.org. SpillJane Kaczmarek and James Morrison Heaney’s themes: the “Troubles,” the Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ham- star in Leigh Fondakowski’s “Spill” Nature: Human Irish people, and the land and soil of mer.ucla.edu. running from Thursday, May 17 Ireland. 1246 Glendon Ave. (310)474- through Sunday, May 20 in the James Nature 1739, lapl.org/branches/westwood. Bridges Theater at the UCLA School Loft at Liz’s is holding “Nature: of Theater, Film and Television. The Human Nature,” an exhibit running L.A. Theatre Works production will be from Thursday, May 10 through WildClassic film Strawberries fans won’t want to miss a recorded for future radio broadcast. Friday, June 15. The group exhibit is Superman screening of “Wild Strawberries” The work by curated by Katie Nartonis and features The Hammer Museum is hosting a (1957) on Emmy Award- artists Jean-Michel Alperin, Gary 40th anniversary screening of Tuesday, May 15 n o m i n a t e d Knox Bennet, Sean Deckert, Jon “Superman: The Movie” (1978) on at 1 p.m. at the writer Leigh Huck, Philip Miller and many others. Sunday, May 13 at 11 a.m. The film Los Angeles Fondakowski’s 453 S. La Brea Ave. (323)939-4403 stars Christopher Reeve as Clark County Museum production tells ext. 5, theloftatlizs.com. Kent/Superman, and the cast includes Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman and of Art. The film the story of the Marlon Brando. The screening is part follows the story aftermath of of the “Family Flicks” series. 10899 of an aging pro- BP’s Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010. Based on ForeverFrench Stewart Bound and Rob Nagle head fessor forced to confront the empti- interviews, photographs and court doc- the cast of the dark comedy “Forever ness of his existence. The screening is uments collected in the aftermath of the Bound” running from Friday, May 11 part of the museum’s “Tuesday explosion, “Spill” explores the rich through Saturday, June 16 at the Matinee” series. Admission is $2 for culture of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast and Atwater Village Theatre. Stewart, members; $4 for nonmembers. Bing the resilient nature of its inhabitants. known for appearing in “3rd Rock Founded 1946 Theatre, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. Showtimes are 8 p.m., May 17-18; 3 from the Sun,” “The Middle” and 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. “Secrets and Lies,” portrays a rare SUITE 330 book dealer desperately trying to P.O. BOX 36036 avoid bankruptcy. 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A BOLD summer season ahead in Beverly Hills   
  Beverly Hills artSHOW The Beverly Hills City Council began planning for the return of to feature 250 artists BOLD, a popular series of shopping The city of Beverly Hills will photographer Hannibal Bauliah, and entertainment programming the hold its 45th spring Beverly Hills who captures black and white city hosted during the summer and artSHOW on May 19-20 from 10 views of Yellowstone Park in the holiday seasons last year, during its a.m. to 6 p.m. each day in Beverly winter; Chris Blunkell, a British May 8 study session. Gardens Park, along four blocks of native, who paints the untram- The schedule calls for an Aug. 2 Santa Monica Boulevard, from meled hills of the Palm Springs and launch event on Rodeo Drive, fol- Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive. Coachella Valley with acrylic and lowed by a tentative schedule of two The Beverly Hills artSHOW is a charcoal; and oil painter Patrick days of programming per week over free event comprising 250 artists Dennis of Cambria, who renders the course of four weekends. Council from all over Southern California, the seemingly infinite connection members supported increasing it to the Southwest and the rest of the between the sea and land of the three. A closing event would be held United States. All participating central California coast, and Carol on Aug. 25. artists will exhibit and sell their Steinberg, a California artist who Beverly Hills City Councilwoman work, giving attendees a special makes use of a personal and Lili Bosse developed the idea for opportunity to acquire limited edi- intense version of plein air BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later tions and newly released pieces. Impressionism to create her Days) as a way to revitalize the city’s The event has attracted over 40,000 Yosemite Park series. nightlife and showcase its business- visitors from all over the country In addition to fine art and spe- es. With added competition from and other parts of the world, cially featured work, guests can neighboring Century City and else- including Europe, Canada, along enjoy live ambient music, children where throughout L.A., the City with Middle Eastern and far east- and family art projects, popular Council had been looking to change ern countries. food fare and food trucks, a wine the traditional early-evening closing Artwork covers dozens of and dine garden, and a beer and times for Beverly Hills businesses. It media, including ceramics, digital small bites garden at this free, fun also wanted to address the concerns media, drawing and printmaking, event. A few demonstrating artists of the city’s hoteliers, some of whom glass, jewelry, two and three- will show the public how art gets said their guests typically leave dimensional mixed-media, paint- done. Convenient, inexpensive Beverly Hills in the evening when photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills ing, photography, sculpture and parking is located directly across they’re looking for things to do. The first BOLD event last year was the unveiling of artwork in the lily watercolor. The show’s special fea- from the show grounds. Food and “We all agree that we need to be pond. ture, “Sublime Perspective: beverage support come from forward thinking,” Bosse said. Divinely Deep and Wonderfully Premiere Events, Stella Artois and The city launched a Summer formances, food and drink carts, and goal is to have a continuous schedule Wide Vistas of America,” high- Hint Water. The show’s charitable BOLD series of events last year, an #OnlyOnRodeo photo booth on of events and activities, instead of lights artists whose work evokes partner is Children’s Hospital Los commencing with the dedication of Rodeo Drive. limiting the events to two or three that which celebrates the vast Angeles, and its sister organization, artist Ed Massey’s “Neon in 3-D” Members of the Rodeo Drive days per week, to attract visitors and spaces of the nation’s parks and Healing Art with Kids. installation at the historic Lily Pond. Committee told the City Council that spark a “culture shift” in Beverly other outdoor vistas. For general information about BOLD programming for last year’s many local businesses are looking Hills. A few of these featured artists the May 2018 Beverly Hills holiday season included geometric forward to BOLD’s return this year. “We’re in the beginning of that,” include printmaker Yoshiko artSHOW, visit and iridescent light installations According to a city staff report, there Bosse said. “Ultimately that is where Yamamoto, who makes traditional beverlyhills.org/artshow or call along North and South Beverly were businesses last year that had we’re going.” block prints of California vistas; (310)285-6830. Drive, Canon and Rodeo drives, and increased sales and positive feedback a special installation of sculptures by from customers during BOLD HYBYCOZO at Beverly Canon events. Gardens. Hotels throughout the city Councilman Robert Wunderlich offered special holiday packages and said the BOLD programming has participating shops extended their enhanced more than just the city’s shopping hours on Friday and businesses. Saturday evenings from mid- “It’s about the vitality of our November through most of hotels, of our commercial sector,” he December. said. Data, such as a 5 percent increase The cost of 2018 Summer BOLD in vehicle parking at the Two Rodeo is an estimated $784,637, excluding Parking Garage on BOLD nights, costs such as city permit fees, based showed that the events helped on the budgets presented by the city’s increase the number of residents and partner organizations that will pro- visitors on the streets of Beverly vide the programming: the Hills. Conference and Visitors Bureau, The proposed programming for Rodeo Drive Committee and this year’s BOLD events include DJs Chamber of Commerce. every Friday night, live painting per- Long term, Bosse said the city’s 4 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Board votes to reform county Probation

DepartmentThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 1 voted to adopt a comprehensive plan for reforming the county Probation Department, including creating a Probation Oversight Commission photo by Aaron Blevins with unprecedented authority to LAPD Officer Nicholas Lee died when his patrol car was struck by a conduct inquiries and investiga- photo by Edwin Folven truck whose driver lost control on Loma Vista Drive. tions in partnership with the Office Senior Lead Officers Hebel Rodriguez (left), Perry Jones and Geoffrey of Inspector General. Taff met with community members at Park La Brea on May 8 to dis- The board voted to adopt a series cuss crime prevention and hear concerns. of recommendations by county Chief Executive Officer Sachi Hamai, which include immediately Case ends against driver whose creating a short-term Reform and Implementation Team to synthesize decades of reform recommenda- Officers join residents in show truck
  struck and termskilled of a plea officer agreement, which tions into a unified vision for were to not be involved in any fur- reform. The team would also advise The Los Angeles County ther crimes leading to an arrest. the board on how to strengthen and of solidarity at Park La Brea District Attorney’s Office has Maldonado was sentenced to one repurpose the existing Probation
  windows closed and vehicles closed a case against a truck dri- day in county jail and placed on Commission into a new Probation locked. Motorists leaving valu- ver who crashed into a Los summary probation for five years, Oversight Commission with a full Officers and detectives from ables visible inside parked vehi- Angeles Police Department patrol said Los Angeles County District complement of staff that reports the Los Angeles Police cles is one of the main contribu- car in 2014, killing Officer Attorney Office spokesman Greg directly to the board and whose Department’s Wilshire Division tors to property crime. Jones reit- Nicholas Lee, of the LAPD’s Risling. scope will be expanded to include held an informal gathering in erated the importance of keeping Hollywood Division. Last May, the city of Beverly not only youth but adult popula- front of the Park La Brea valuables out of sight and Lee was driving through Hills agreed to a $32.5 million set- tions. Activities Center on May 8 to stressed the department’s “Lock Beverly Hills to a call in the tlement brought by the families of The new structure would mirror introduce themselves to commu- It, Hide It, Keep It” slogan. Hollywood Hills on March 7, people killed or injured in acci- that of the sheriff’s Civilian nity members and listen to con- “It’s property crimes, it’s 2014, when a truck driven by dents along Loma Vista Drive. Oversight Commission, with the cerns. crimes of opportunity,” Jones Robert Maldonado lost control on Another truck driver was seriously Office of Inspector General acting The event was part of a series said. “[The number of incidents] a steep grade on Loma Vista Drive injured in 2014 when the brakes on as the investigative entity. of similar gatherings in neighbor- could be less if people locked and struck the patrol car. his truck failed while traveling on Several advocates and leaders of hoods throughout the division their doors and put their stuff Authorities later determined the Loma Vista Drive. A week after community organizations wel- aimed at building community away.” truck’s brakes failed because they that collision, off duty LAPD comed the proposed reforms and partnerships and reducing crime, Sgt. A.J. Kirby said the depart- were not properly maintained and detective Ernest Allen was killed stressed the urgent need for over- said Senior Lead Officer Perry ment’s community gatherings the vehicle was not properly when a cement truck driver lost sight. Jones, a community liaison for serve as a deterrent to crime and inspected, as required by law. control of his vehicle on Loma “We have an opportunity here to Park La Brea and the surround- let residents to meet the officers Maldonado, 49, pleaded no Vista Drive and the truck rolled put into place the type of institu- ing neighborhood. Officers serving their neighborhoods. The contest on April 19, 2017, to gross onto Allen’s vehicle. The city first tionalized support that can earn the brought a mobile command cen- Wilshire Division plans to hold vehicular manslaughter, a felony. placed a temporary moratorium on public trust that is so crucial to the ter RV to the event and held a roll five or six similar events every He was allowed to remain free heavy trucks on the street while a effective delivery of services,” said call for officers on the night shift. month. and formal sentencing was sched- traffic and safety study was con- Josh Green, criminal justice pro- Jones said property crimes are “It gives them an opportunity uled for approximately one year ducted. The city later lifted the gram director at the Urban Peace the biggest problem in the area, to ask questions and find out later. moratorium when measures out- Institute. “It represents an important and he warned people about the what we are doing,” Kirby said. Last week, the court agreed to lined in the study to improve safety step in ongoing efforts to improve importance of keeping doors and “A lot of it is just prevention.” amend the charge to misdemeanor were implemented including a and reimagine what juvenile justice vehicular manslaughter after the runaway truck ramp and 15 mph and adult supervision can and defendant complied with the speed limits for heavy trucks. should look like in Los Angeles.” Bogie s Liquor Company will pay fines for debt collection bribery scam The operator of a now-defunct the Arizona Department of by PCC. The official sent confiden- debt collection company based in Economic Security, a state agency tial information on each individual or ’ Culver City was sentenced on May 7 that provided unemployment insur- advised that no wages existed for a n n for a scheme that paid bribes to a ance benefits from approximately specific Social Security number. MOM public official in Arizona in September 2010 through August PCC used the confidential informa- exchange for confidential informa- 2013. In exchange for the bribes, the tion to analyze the collectability of tion that helped the company collect public official disclosed to PCC each debt and to determine whether Deserves Champagne! nearly $1 million in debts. wage and earnings information for it made financial sense to sue a Professional Collection specific Social Security numbers that debtor in an effort to obtain a judg- Consultants was ordered to pay a had been provided by a PCC ment that would allow PCC to gar- $350,000 fine and to forfeit employee. The state agency main- nish wages. Flowers deposited the We have fine wines too! $946,770. The fines represent the tained employment-related data in its bribe payments into a local bank amount of money the company col- computer systems that were linked where the Arizona official main- lected over eight months as a result with federal and state databases con- tained an account. Don’t Drink & Drive - We Deliver!! of information obtained through taining confidential information for During the first eight months of bribes. people throughout the nation. 2013, the confidential information United States District Judge S. The PCC employee who was assisted PCC’s efforts in collecting We carry the finest in James Otero sentenced the company charged – Michael S. Flowers, 56, of $946,770 in debts owed. Flowers • Beer on May 7 and is scheduled to sen- the Mid-City neighborhood – pro- received a 10 percent commission on tence an employee later this month vided the Arizona official with the the recoveries. • Wine for his role in the scheme. names and Social Security numbers PCC and Flowers each pleaded • Spirits According to court documents, of thousands of people who owed guilty to one count of conspiracy to PCC paid bribes to an employee of money on accounts being serviced commit bribery. • Champagne • Kegs

Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am Wilshire Division ‘Tip-A-Cop’ supports Special Olympics 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine Join officers from the LAPD’s The officers will serve as hosts and raise money for a good cause. Wilshire Division as they raise and waiters. All tips received will be Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is Call us! 323-469-1414 money for the Special Olympics used to support Special Olympics located at The Grove, 189 The during “Tip-A-Cop” on Wednesday, athletes in Los Angeles. Senior Lead Grove Drive. For information, call www.bogiesliquor.com May 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Wood Officer Perry Jones said the event is the Wilshire Community Relations Ranch BBQ & Grill at The Grove. great way for people to get involved Office at (213)473-0200. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 10, 2018

Fire Station 29 gets new drought-tolerant garden
     before shovels hit the ground in and believes it will be more than early June. The First-In Fire just decorative. After suffering through years of Foundation expects the lawn project “Creating this space for the com- drought, the lawn at Los Angeles to be finished and celebrated with a munity connects local citizens to Fire Department Station 29 is get- dedication ceremony between July their local station – which is right on ting a well-deserved makeover in and September, depending if any mission for the First-In Fire honor of the station’s centennial. issues, such as irrigation, emerge. Foundation,” she said. “It helps The station, at 4029 Wilshire Blvd., When completed, the garden will develop relationships long before an will celebrate the groundbreaking feature a dry streambed, large boul- emergency occurs.” ceremony of its new drought-toler- ders and drought-tolerant plants ant garden on Saturday, May 12, at native to California, such as large 9:30 a.m. century plants of the agave family, photo courtesy of Lyn MacEwen Cohen The station is actually 105 years all in a patriotic red, white and blue Los Angeles Fire Station 29 will old, but the new garden is a gift color palette. The hope is with the soon have a new garden that fea- from the community of Hancock native flora, the lawn will attract tures drought-tolerant plants Park to the firefighters in honor of pollinators such as bees and butter- the station’s 100 years of service – flies to further support Southern native to California, a dry which the station rang in five years California’s ecosystem. streambed and boulders. ago on April 16, 2013. At the time, “We want a handsome garden for the station’s front lawn had deterio- the firefighters,” Cohen said. “It’s rated. Weeds had taken root, and the really a great opportunity for the grass, parched from the California general public to see how a drought- drought, was sparse. tolerant garden looks.” “It was bleak,” said Lyn Despite the lengthy wait for the MacEwen Cohen, president of the garden, the firemen are thrilled with First-In Fire Foundation, a nonprofit the project. LAFD Chief of Staff dedicated to connecting community Graham Everett is grateful for the residents with their local firefight- update to the landscape because ers. “the fire station serves as a focal The project has only just come point for the community.” into fruition after years of designing “We’re really glad that it falls in and waiting for city approvals. line with our drought-tolerant goals “It has been a very long and ardu- as well,” he added. “The garden will ous process,” Cohen said. also really bring a sense of pride to Thanks in part to the First-In Fire the firefighters at the station Foundation, as well as landscape because that’s where they live and architecture firm Studio-MLA, the look of the building really raises which helped with the design, and morale.” the Hancock Park Garden Club, The groundbreaking ceremony which aided in the fundraising for falls on the same day as Fire Service the garden, May 12 marks the first Day, when fire stations across the time the garden will physically city of Los Angeles are open to the come together. Other donors and public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for sponsors of the project include the people to walk through and interact Greater Wilshire Neighborhood with firefighters. Council, the Windsor Square “I absolutely love the garden Association, the Fremont Place idea,” LAFD Deputy Chief Phillip Association, Loveland-Carr Fligiel said. “The groundbreaking Properties, Nature-Scape and ceremony, it’s a good tie-in with Councilman David Ryu, 4th Fire Service Day, when we’re open District, who will all be a part of the to the community, and [in turn,] the groundbreaking celebration on community is giving something Saturday. back to us with the garden.” After the ceremony, the plot of After working years on the gar- land will go through several weeks den design and fundraising, Cohen of weed abatement and preparation remains excited about the project

photo by Luke Harold

Moon Valley opens in Beverly Hills Moon Valley Nurseries celebrat- trees along with planting and war- ed the opening of its newest loca- ranty for the trees. tion in Beverly Hills with a ribbon- Catering to the Beverly Hills and cutting ceremony on May 2. surrounding areas and staffed by Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold experts, the new location features and Chamber of Commerce CEO Southern California’s highest qual- Todd Johnson were among the ity landscape designers. All have local officials in attendance. gone through extensive landscape Moon Valley Nurseries’ first design training, and all expertly location was in a neighborhood trained nursery professionals bring north of downtown Phoenix many years of experience. known as Moon Valley. Owner Les Moon Valley Nurseries is locat- Blake founded the company to ed at 9408 Brighton Way. For give customers a package that information, visit moonval- included the price of the tree or leynurseries.com. 6 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Pan Pacific Park scores big with new fields
  football. I believe there will be the ronment. The baseball field has a potential for public use.” new surface with improved It’s time to play ball at Pan The idea for creating the new drainage; refurbished lighting, Pacific Park after a refurbished fields dates back at least four bases and a new backstop; shade baseball diamond and new soccer years, said Department of structures in the dugouts; and a field were unveiled on May 12 Recreation and Parks spokes- new fence separating it from the under a plan to bring more recre- woman Rose Watson. The plans soccer field. The Wilshire ational activities to the site. were initiated when former Warriors used two other newer The new soccer field was creat- Councilman Tom LaBonge repre- fields at the park while the base- ed at the southern end of the park, sented the 4th District, and were ball diamond was under construc- and one of the three existing base- completed by current Councilman tion, and will play at the new field ball fields underwent extensive David Ryu. Watson said it took soon. renovations. The new fields will years to find funding, study The soccer field was created allow the Los Angeles impacts on the environment, from scratch in an area where the Department of Recreation and design the fields and then build sport was formerly played on dirt. Parks to expand programs for them. The culmination of that The size of its area of play can be youth. work was evident on May 12 configured to meet the needs of photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office Park administrators are also when Ryu joined city staff, com- different soccer leagues and age Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, joined players from looking into a schedule under munity members and players from groups, as well as for flag football. which the fields will be available the Wilshire Warriors youth base- The field was built with syn- the Wilshire Warriors youth baseball league at a dedication for the new for use by community members, ball program to dedicate the thetic turf and a new drainage sys- baseball diamond and soccer field at Pan Pacific Park. who will need a permit to use the fields. tem. Amenities include bleachers field for organized sports. The “City parks are central to our with a shade structure, an elec- are paid by developers for com- Recreation Center, and she fields were primarily created so health, happiness and to building tronic scoreboard, new lighting munity benefits when projects are encouraged people to contact staff the Pan Pacific Park Recreation community,” Ryu said. “I am and storage bins. New landscap- approved. there for information about join- Center can offer more organized proud to have worked with the ing includes four new trees. Nishihara said baseball pro- ing a league or using the fields. sports programming and league department and commission over- The $2.8 million project was grams will resume using the dia- “The fields are really nice. It’s play. seeing our parks to get these fields completed using funds from mond in the short term, and the going to be really big for the “Because they are brand new, finished, and to continue working Proposition K, a voter-approved soccer leagues may be up and run- park,” Nishihara added. “It will we are in the planning stages,” to make Pan Pacific Park the pride bond measure for recreational ning by fall. The programs are run make it so everyone has plenty of said Sharon Nishihara, director of of Mid-City.” facilities, and Quimby fees, which through the Pan Pacific Park places to play.” Pan Pacific Park. “We will be able Nishihara said the new fields to expand our baseball offerings add more greenspace to the park, and can now offer soccer and flag which is in a densely urban envi-

West Hollywood celebrates Russian Arts and Culture Month n Chambers/Public Meeting Room Events include the at West Hollywood Library. Russian Arts and World-renowned Russian stars of classical music including Culture Festival and Aleksander Slobodianik (piano), musical performances Angelika Smirnov (piano), Anton Smirnov (piano), Dmitri Olevsky The cultural and creative identity (violin), Evgeny Tonkha (cello) of the city of West Hollywood’s and Maksim Velichkin (cello) will Russian-speaking community is be performing. embodied in Russian Arts and Admission is free. For more Culture Month, celebrated each information, please call (323)848- year in May. The city of West 6501 or email westhollywoodrus- Hollywood is home to a large com- [email protected]. munity of people from regions of The 17th annual Russian Arts the former Soviet Union. and Culture Festival is a full day of According to a 2013 survey of family-friendly events celebrating the community in West the rich culture and heritage of the Hollywood, there are 3,872 people more than 500,000 members of the who live in the city who identify a Los Angeles region’s Russian- former region of the Soviet Union speaking community. as their primary ancestry. The event will take place on This year’s May event lineup Sunday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 includes the screening of two p.m. at Plummer Park, located at Russian-American short films dur- 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. The stage ing two unique screenings. on the lawn will feature the annual “Sunday Pirozhki” starring Raisa children’s concert and circus show Aguf is a dark comedy about fam- from noon to 2:30 p.m. and the gala ily drama. “Bean” is the story of a concert from 5 to 7 p.m. The festi- young girl who is trying to connect val will include a day of entertain- with her father who is having great ment, music, food vendors, Russian difficulty assimilating into crafts and jewelry, and numerous American culture. local exhibitors. The first screening will take The event will explore place on Saturday, May 12, from 3 many aspects of Russian arts and to 4:30 p.m. at the West culture brought to this country from Hollywood Library Community the various regions of the former Meeting Room, located at 625 N. Soviet Union. The goal is to pro- San Vicente Blvd.; the second mote dialogue, understanding and screening will take place on appreciation between the global Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 3:30 citizens of West Hollywood, and p.m. at the Plummer Park Southern California, as well as to Community Center, located at showcase the contribution of the 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Russian-speaking community into Admission is free and refresh- the life of the city and the United ments will be served. For informa- States of America. Additionally, tion, email the 13th annual Russian [email protected] Community Awards will recognize du. individuals, businesses and organi- On Saturday May, 12, at 5 p.m., zations that have had a positive Russian-American classical musi- impact and bettered the lives of cians will perform at the Maysky members of the Russian speaking Classical Music Concert featuring community in West Hollywood at music by Rachmaninoff, Chopin, 4 p.m. on the main stage. Piazzolla and Brahms at the city of For information, visit West Hollywood’s Council weho.org/russian. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 10, 2018

CBS Television City moves closer to designation The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission voted last week to recommend historic- cultural monument status for CBS Television City on Beverly Boulevard. The designation is now pending City Council approval. The nonprofit L.A. Conservancy nominated Television City for designation in December. Television City opened in 1952 at the intersec- tion of Beverly Boulevard and photo by Luke Harold Fairfax Avenue. It has hosted Fifth-grader Lily Roseme took a guitar lesson with Maxwell Gualtieri, one television productions including of the school’s instructors, on a recent Tuesday afternoon. “The Carol Burnett Show,” “All in the Family” and “The Price is Right.” photo by Edwin Folven Local media reports surfaced Rhodes School is music in September saying that CBS officials were thinking about “creative design” that preserves doors. Architects William selling the 25-acre complex, the original structure. Pereira and Charles Luckman to students’ ears launching speculation about The A.F. Gilmore Company, designed that facility to include   
  Lily Roseme had a guitar lesson future uses of the site. Adrian owner of the Original Farmers sound stages, studios, editing with instructor Maxwell Gualtieri, Scott Fine, director of the L.A. Market, once owned the land. rooms, offices and rehearsal David Rhodes, a lifelong pianist an L.A.-based composer and impro- Conservancy, said previously According to the L.A. halls. Architect Gin Wong, with an extensive resume as a com- viser. Students also come to the that the designation, if Conservancy, the land once had known for other local projects poser and performer, spent about five school for lessons in voice, piano, approved, wouldn’t necessarily an oil field, a football field and a including the Beverly Hills years giving piano lessons, driving drum, trumpet, cello, flute and other preclude new development on racetrack, in succession, before Union 76 Gas Station, was also around L.A. to his students’ houses. instruments seven days a week. the plot, but could allow for Television City opened its involved in the design. “I like seeing kids making music,” Each students’ curriculum is typical- said Rhodes, a Redding native who ly guided by their musical interests. earned his MFA in the California The eclectic mix of students’ musi- Institute of the Arts Performer- cal interests were on display last Composer program. “It adds some- month during one of the school’s LADWP recognizes leaders in sustainability thing really deep to the community.” Second Sunday Concerts, when the The Los Angeles Department of (Top Savings) but also for the installing occupancy sensors. To further that mission, Rhodes set list included the White Stripes, Water and Power recently hosted impact they had by significantly In the Water Management cate- decided he needed to spend less time David Bowie, Queen, John Williams the 3rd annual Sustainability reducing annual consumption gory, the top award went to Air in his car and more time teaching and more of their favorite artists. Awards at the La Kretz Innovation (Greenest Customers). Products and Chemicals for imple- music to local children, and the Students lately had been practic- Center in the L.A. Arts District to The top award in Energy menting water conservation mea- Rhodes School of Music opened a ing for the school’s recital May 6, recognize its non-residential cus- Management went to Coresite for sures in their production processes brick-and-mortar location in one of two it holds each year, when tomers for their leadership in envi- implementing retro commissioning to achieve yearly savings of more Larchmont Village in 2012. As they have a chance to perform solo ronmental sustainability. measures and installing a new cool- than 50 million gallons. That’s enrollment increased, the school during one of seven one-hour ses- Attendees included Board of ing tower and controls to save 5.6 enough water to supply 460 homes quickly outgrew its relatively small sions. Water and Power Commissioner million kilowatt hours (kWh) in L.A. annually. confines. For the last year and a half, “The recital was spectacular,” Aura Vasquez and representatives annually, enough to serve 933 The top award in the Greenest the school has been located in a Rhodes said. “Students of all ages from the Los Angeles mayor’s homes in L.A. Customers category under Water more spacious second-floor studio at performed and many kids played or office. Also in the Energy Management Management went to De Toledo 215 N. Larchmont Blvd., where sang with our faculty band, classical A total of 21 awards were given category, Brookfield Asset High School. This private high approximately 500 students take piano pieces, music from movies in five categories: Energy Management received the first school located in the San Fernando lessons from one of its 37 instruc- and popular music, their own com- Management, Water Management, place “Greenest Customers” award Valley installed cooling equipment tors. positions, and collaborations [or] Transportation Electrification, for reducing their annual energy and 12 zero-water urinals that “We just kept getting busier and duets with their siblings and parents. Renewables, and Demand consumption by 87 percent. helped reduce their annual water busier,” Rhodes said. We had performances on almost Response. For Energy and Water Brookfield’s comprehensive ener- consumption by 27 percent. With schools across the country every instrument and over 150 stu- Management categories, awards gy efficiency measures included For information, visit cutting music programming under dents performed.” were presented for largest projects converting to LED lighting and ladwp.com/non-res. budgetary constraints, Rhodes’ For children under 3, the school school gives them an opportunity to hosts a weekly songs and stories develop musical talents that they event on Wednesdays where they can might not otherwise have. sing and dance, play musical games “It’s a subject that’s just as impor- and take part in other activities. tant as math and science and litera- A career musician, Rhodes said ture, but it isn’t necessarily viewed opening the school has helped him as such by school districts,” Rhodes become a “much shrewder business said, adding that it helps “fill that person.” gap.” “The stakes are higher when you The studio has multiple rooms have rent to pay and faculty to pay,” where students take their lessons, he added. ranging from 30 minutes to an hour. The school’s Larchmont Village The school mostly teaches children location, around the corner from its ages 5-12, but children of all ages, smaller previous location, is easily including teens and adults also take accessible by many parents in the lessons there – free of the distrac- local area. tions surrounding students when “It’s a great place to be,” Rhodes they’re at home. said. “Lot of stuff you can do on this One recent Tuesday, fifth-grader street.”

Loren L. Zachary 46th National Vocal Competition GRAND FINALS CONCERT Frank Fetta, conductor SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 - 2:00 P.M. Wilshire Ebell Theatre 4401 W. 8th St. • Los Angeles

Soprano Clarissa Lyons, Alexandra Nowakowski, Sunmi Shin, Elena Perroni; Mezzo-sopranos Taylor Raven, Hannah Ludwig; Tenors Joseph Lopez, Fanyong Du; Baritone Kidon Choi; Bass-baritone Ted Pickell photo by Luke Harold FREE CONCERT - Tickets required - call (310) 276-2731 David Rhodes opened his current Larchmont Village music school’s location in 2016. 8 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Matriarchs make the Farmers Market special for Mother’s Day celebrations
  Sears, a Latina immigrant who forward to one day passing the busi- once worked the counter at Coffee ness on to her son and perhaps his Of all the mother idioms, per- Corner learning the skills needed to three young children as well. haps the most profound is “Mother run a business. She never dreamed Angie Chang, a Chinese immi- knows best.” Especially when you that she would later receive a loan grant who previously ran the com- consider successful businesses from Gilmore Bank at the Market missary at nearby CBS Television owned and operated by mothers. and become owner of Coffee City for 20 years with her late hus- At the Original Farmers Market Corner. band Manny, is another Farmers at Third and Fairfax, where family- Sears taught her children the Market matriarch. After they bought run businesses abound, several are rewards of hard work and the com- China Depot and enjoyed much run by mothers. So how fitting is it mitment needed to run a family success, the Changs also purchased to take mom to the Farmers Market business. Customers can find her Bryan’s Pit Barbeque. She is pass- on Sunday to enjoy a Mother’s Day running the shop with her sister ing her business acumen on to her brunch, browse the shops where Norma. All of Sears’ adult children son David, who runs Bryan’s with you can buy her a gift, or pick up also worked by her side as teens his wife, Nicole. Chang still cooks gourmet groceries to prepare her a and young adults before moving on and serves food at China Depot a home-cooked dinner. Coming to their careers. few stalls away. Her daughter-in- together as a family is a Farmers Another mom at the Market is law, also a mother of two young Market tradition, and Mother’s Day Helga Weiss, a German immigrant children, works at both businesses. photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market is a particularly important time, who co-manages the family busi- All of the merchants help make Angie Chang, owner of China Depot, is one of the longtime matriarchs said director of marketing Ilysha ness Weiss Jewelry, which was the Farmers Market feel like home, operating businesses at the Original Farmers Market. Buss. established by her late husband Buss added. The merchants at the “We have many mainstay market Leon at the Farmers Market in Original Farmers Market are offer- matriarchs,” Buss said. “I think it’s 1998. Weiss sells hand-crafted ing many products and prepared gourmet market and restaurant will The Market is located at 6333 W. incredibly special that we have that pieces with son Daniel and daugh- foods to bring families together feature an accordion player provid- Third St. For information, call at the Market. We have a family ter-in-law Sara. The Leons perfect- over the Mother’s Day weekend. ing music, as well as a special (323)933-9211, or visit farmers- environment and many families ed their craft in Germany and Helga Additionally, Monsieur Marcel Mother’s Day menu. marketla.com. working alongside each other.” loves working side by side with her Some of the moms include Lilian son and daughter-in-law. She looks

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5969 Melrose Ave.• (corner of Wilcox) 6200 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323)467-7124 877.652.3292 • www.parklabrea.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 10, 2018 Street improvements coming WeHoThe city of West hosts Hollywood twowill A Night‘Dog on the DayTown; and Afternoons’ Doggie courts and each in area May features co-sponsor and host two dog- Doppleganger expanses of open space with shade focused events this weekend. For information, visit pawsla.org. trees, small mounds and turf ter- to Hollywood and Western Admission for both events is free The Vanderpump Dog races, and water stations. In addi- and open to the public; canine com- Foundation’s World Dog Day aims tion, the city operates the William panions must attend on a leash. to draw attention to the amazing, S. Hart Park and Off-Leash Dog PAWS/LA’s (Pets Are Wonderful empathetic creatures that dogs are, Park located at 8341 De Longpre Support Los Angeles) annual while raising awareness about glob- Ave. PAWSAPALOOZA Festival & al dog abuse. Started in 2016, the The city of West Hollywood has Marketplace will celebrate all upcoming event will be held on a history of supporting measures things canine on Saturday, May 12, Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 that promote the protection of ani- from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West p.m. It aims to create a better world mal rights and the city is a recog- Hollywood Park. This festive fami- for dogs, both domestically and nized leader in legislation that ly-friendly event will include more internationally. For more informa- ensures the welfare of animals. In than 40 exhibitors featuring pet- tion about World Dog Day, please April 2003, the city became the first friendly products and services, as visit vanderpumpdogs.org/world- municipality in the nation to pro- well as activities for kids including dog-day. hibit cat declawing. In February carnival games, face painting, bal- The city of West Hollywood 2010, the city passed an ordinance loon art, and more. Food trucks will invites canine members of the to address the inhumane conditions photo courtesy of the 13th Council District office serve up a variety of food choices, community and their humans to endured by “puppy mill” animals Los Angeles City Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, drinks, snacks, and goodies. Fancy- sniff out a spot and romp around at by prohibiting the sale of dogs and announced that the next phase of a pedestrian safety improvement pro- dressed “fur babies” may enter the the city’s two dog parks at West cats in companion animal stores. In ject is coming soon to Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue. Canine Costume Contest; prizes Hollywood Park. A small dog park September 2013, the city’s fur ordi- Contractors will reconstruct curb ramps and re-stripe the concrete and will be awarded to winners in cate- and large dog park are located on nance went into effect, which pro- asphalt at the intersection. Project work hours will take place Monday- gories such as: A Day at the Beach; each side of the park’s basketball hibits retail establishments from Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some restrictions will be necessary to selling, trading, distributing, ensure public safety. Access to businesses will be maintained at all importing, or exporting any fur times. Questions should be directed to the contractor, Louis Perez, by product. calling (818)262-9881, or emailing [email protected]. For information about upcoming O’Farrell’s district office staff can also assist. Call Dan Halden or dog events in the city of West George Hakopiants at (213)207-3015. Free cat spaying and neutering Hollywood, call (323)848-6460. offered during ‘kitten season’ L.A. Animal Services has WHEN ARE YOU announced that throughout May, City celebrates cyclists during it will offer free cat spay/neuter GOING TO DO certificates to all Los Angeles YOUR ESTATE residents make it easier to get National Bike Month in WeHo their cats and kittens spayed or PLANNING? May is National Bike Month, and Vista Street. For information, call neutered. The free spay and neu- West Hollywood is encouraging (323)848-6834 or email twor- tering will be available at partici- he consequences of not doing any community members to leave their [email protected]. pating veterinary hospitals part- estate planning are too numerous to cars behind and ride a bicycle to West Hollywood will also host a nering with L.A. Animal Tlist here, but a few issues are worth men- work and to destinations through- pit stop on Bike to Work Day on Services. tioning. If your minor children become out the city. Thursday, May 17, from 7:30 to The department is historically orphans, or if you become incapacitated Organized by the League of 9:30 a.m. at 8743 Santa Monica inundated with 8,000 to 9,000 and cannot take care of yourself, with- American Bicyclists, National Bike Blvd., just east of Hancock Avenue. cats and kittens every year often photo courtesy of LA Animal Services out written instructions from you the Month promotes healthy, sustain- Cyclists will enjoy coffee, snacks starting in April and May. This Free spaying and neutering is Courts will decide who will be in able and economical transportation and giveaways during their morn- year, L.A. Animal Services is being offered to reduce the charge. The Court’s choice of guardian or conservator may not be yours. options. From 2000 to 2013, the ing commute. The pit stop is held in already starting to see an increase number of kittens in city animal number of bicycle commuters in collaboration with the West Additionally, the Court proceedings and in cat and kitten impounds city- shelters. the United States grew by more Hollywood Bicycle Coalition. administration of these procedures can wide, and the department is be time consuming and cost prohibitive. than 62 percent. National Bike Additionally, the WeHo Pedals sys- anticipating a constant influx. By Month is an opportunity to cele- tem will be free to new and existing Perhaps more importantly, the drain on taking advantage of free only; all feral and stray animals finances as well as the physical and brate bicycling and the many bene- members on Bike to Work Day; all spay/neuter certificates for cats are excluded. Once a free certifi- fits it provides. out-of-hub and out of system area emotional toll these procedures can and kittens, the community will cate is received, it must be place on a family is incalculable. West Hollywood is offering Bike fees are still applicable. help reduce pet overpopulation. redeemed at a participating vet- Month promotions and events. West Hollywood will host its The program is available for erinary hospital within 10 days. In the event of your death or incapaci- ty, failure to have established even min- New WeHo Pedals members will monthly midday WeHo Pedals Los Angeles residents 18 or To apply for and receive a free receive 20-percent off annual mem- Bike Share Basics class on certificate the same day, visit an imal estate planning could mean your older. Each household is eligible hard earned money will be spent for berships in May by visiting Wednesday, May 23, from noon to for free certificates for up to three L.A. City Animal Services wehopedals.com and entering 1:30 p.m. at the WeHo Pedals Bike administrative costs, as well as legal and cats. Free spay or neuter surg- Center. For information, visit las- court fees. For instance, if the value of BIKEMONTH2018 as the promo- Share Hub on Santa Monica eries are for companion cats payneuter.com. tional code. Users with annual Boulevard at North Olive Drive. your GROSS assets totals more than memberships receive 90 minutes of The class is a fun, hands-on experi- $100,000, you probably need to estab- ride time for 365 days in four bike ence educating and encouraging lish a living trust since estates over this amount must be probated unless they share systems. The code will be community members to use the are in trust. This means if you are valid through Thursday, May 31. bike share system. The workshop Los Angeles city leaders recognize buying a home for $500,000, even if To celebrate Bike to Work Week, will include a group ride on WeHo you have a large mortgage, your the city of West Hollywood will Pedals bikes and all participants gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- host a Bike Light Giveaway to dis- will receive a free helmet. er the current market value at the tribute free LED lights to passing Participation in the class is free and contributions of Jewish community The city of Los Angeles cele- they have also led L.A.’s cultural, time of your death). Probate cur- cyclists on Tuesday, May 15 begin- space is limited to 15 participants. brated Jewish Heritage Month on economic and civic growth as rently takes at least 9 months to ning at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Advance reservations are required May 4 with an event focusing on well. This Jewish Heritage month, complete, and that is only if every- Santa Monica Boulevard and North by visiting wehopedals.com. thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- Jewish-Angeleno culture, history we celebrate all those achieve- erate estate can cost between and civic engagement that con- ments and recognize that Jewish- $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The tributed to the growth of the city. Angelenos have a central role in same estate if handled through a The event was hosted by City the past, present and future of our “living trust” can reduce those costs Council members David Ryu, Paul city.” by as much as 80% and take much Koretz, Bob Blumenfield, Mitchell May was declared nationwide less time to complete. Englander and Paul Krekorian, as Jewish American Heritage Month well as the Jewish Federation of on April 20, 2006, by then- Proper estate planning allows you Los Angeles, the UCLA Alan D. President George W. Bush. The to make your own decisions about Leve Center for Jewish Studies official City Hall kick-off for these matters while you can, rather than someone else making deci- and the Jewish Historical Society Jewish Heritage Month was titled sions when you cannot. of Southern California. Mayor Eric “KLAL: A Celebration of Jewish- Garcetti, City Controller Ron Angeleno Culture and Civic Galperin and the Consul General Engagement.” KLAL means Kramer Law for Israel in Los Angeles Sam “community” in Hebrew, and the Grundwerg also participated. celebration highlighted the diverse Group “I am thrilled to welcome Jewish community in Los Angeles. Stephen W. Kramer Jewish Heritage Month in Council The event also included an exhibit 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 District 4 and the city of Los on Jewish history in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Angeles,” Ryu, 4th District, said. music by Ellis Island Band’s (323)964-7100 photo by Joshua Barash “There are over 600,000 Jewish KlezMexKo ensemble. Food was a participating member of West Hollywood officials are encouraging residents to use the WeHo Angelenos, and they have not only collected for the SOVA Food AARP courtesy Union extended Privilege Pedals bike share program, and are offering incentives in May. built thriving religious institutions, Pantry of Jewish Family Service. Network 10 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo hosts Dodgers Foundation holds forum on financial literacy workshops seismic

retrofittingWest Hollywood invites resi- dents, property owners and com- munity members to attend an upcoming community discussion about landlord/tenant cost sharing for seismic retrofitting at rent sta- bilized properties on Monday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. West Hollywood and its Rent Stabilization Commission are cur- rently reviewing the city’s upward photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation rent adjustment process and are The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Bank of America have photo courtesy of the 4th Council District office exploring alternatives to possible teamed up for another series of eight financial literacy education Portraits of Asian Pacific American female activists and advocates rent increases. All comments will workshops for Dodgers RBI (Reviving Baseball In Inner Cities) be considered as the Rent players ages 5-18, and their families in communities across Los are on display along Los Angeles City Hall’s gallery bridge through- Stabilization Commission devel- Angeles. out May. ops its recommendation to the The first 2018 Better Money Habits session was held on April 26 West Hollywood City Council. at Jackie Tatum Harvard Recreation Center in Los Angeles, coincid- In 2017, the City Council adopt- ing with Financial Literacy Month. ed two ordinances establishing a Bank of America employees led Dodgers RBI players in a fun, framework for the seismic retrofit engaging session about the fundamentals of saving and budgeting. In of three types of existing build- addition, Dodger alumni Lee Lacy was on hand to give Dodgers RBI City recognizes contributions ings. players an opportunity to hear firsthand from a local sports hero The city of West Hollywood has about the importance of financial education. taken a proactive approach by Other financial literacy sessions are scheduled in May and June in ofThe Asian city of Los Angeles, Pacific which individualsAmericans featured. addressing seismic deficiencies in Inglewood, Monterey Park, Long Beach, Compton, Harbor City, has one of the largest Asian The display also includes the existing buildings. In April 2018, South Los Angeles and northeast Los Angeles. This program is part Pacific American populations in history of Asian Pacific the city uploaded a visual survey of a longstanding partnership between LADF and Bank of America the world, celebrated the start of Americans in Southern California of properties subject to the ordi- to increase access to education, literacy, health, wellness and recre- Asian Pacific American Heritage and a wall asking elected offi- nances on its online open data por- ational resources for children and families in underserved communi- Month in May with an interactive cials, community leaders and tal. Property owners will be ties throughout Los Angeles. gallery of works by Asian Pacific passersby the question, “What is required to demonstrate that their For information, visit dodgers.com/ladf. American female activists and a change you’d like to see in your buildings are in compliance with advocates. community?” The gallery will be the ordinances or will be required The artworks are on display on display through the end of to retrofit their buildings. along an enclosed bridge con- May. Plummer Park is located at 7377 necting Los Angeles City Hall “DCA is proud to support this Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- and City Hall East. The portraits year’s 2018 Asian Pacific tion, visit weho.org/seismic. and corresponding stories accom- American Heritage Month pany quotes on community and Celebration,” said Danielle social change from all 15 mem- Brazell, general manager for the bers of the Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs. Council, as well as Mayor Eric “We are pleased the work of APA Event to raise Garcetti. The exhibit was spon- female artists, advocates and sored by Councilman David Ryu, activists will be featured on 4th District, and the Department DCA’s Bridge Gallery at City funds for WeHo of Cultural Affairs. Hall. We all succeed when girls “We are unveiling 14 portraits and women succeed. Female Stories project of powerful and inspiring woman empowerment leads to enhanced West Hollywood City from across the API community,” creativity, economic growth and Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath is Ryu said. “As someone who was social transformation.” hosting a fundraiser this evening, raised by two strong Asian- “It’s fitting that this gallery will May 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., to launch American women – my mother be on a bridge to our city govern- the WeHo Stories oral history pro- and grandmother – I could not be ment,” Ryu said. “It is a connec- ject. prouder of this project and what it tion between activism and social WeHo stories will honor the means for Asian-Americans, change, the grassroots and our unique legacy of West Hollywood women and activists every- democracy. This is about more through a collection of narratives and where.” than Asian Pacific American environmental portraits of city The exhibit includes 14 por- activism, it speaks to every com- founders, cultural leaders and traits of Asian-American women munity that has stood up and activists. and their stories, under the inter- fought for their place in our city’s Tickets are $500; donations are tax active social media tag history and how together, we deductible. The event’s location will #TogetherWeSpeak. Journalist have built this diverse and inclu- be provided upon RSVP. For infor- Lisa Ling, LGBTQ activist Mia sive capital. I am thrilled to have mation, call Robyn Ritter Simon at Yamamoto and LAPD supervisor my colleagues on City Council (310)710-3112, or visit saveourplan- pilot Janet Kim are some of the and the mayor be a part of it.” et.org/projects/weho-stories. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 10, 2018

Metro promotes safety around transit projects The Los Angeles County Transit Project, now reaching 50 per- Metropolitan Transportation “National Safety cent completion, has experienced no Authority is raising awareness about Week gives us a employee days away because of construction safety on and around injuries. transit construction sites during forum for “Skanska Traylor Shea JV for the National Safety Week running promoting Purple Line Phase 1 and Regional through May 11. construction Connector Constructors JV are excit- “Our contractors were selected in ed to partner with Metro during part because of their ability to man- safety to all the Safety Week 2018,” said Mike age an assertive safety program for workers who are Aparicio, executive vice president of their employees as well as their sub- helping transform Skanska. “Safety is the most impor- contractors,” Metro CEO Phillip A. tant duty we have – both to protect Washington said. “They have been transportation in our teams and the communities we very successful in keeping industrial L.A. County.” serve.” injuries well below heavy civil con- National Safety Week also per- photo by Edwin Folven struction averages. National Safety -Metro CEO tains to community members living Crews are working in a shaft for the Wilshire/Fairfax subway station Week gives us a forum for promot- Phillip A. Washington and working near project sites. on the Purple Line Extension. ing construction safety to all the Pedestrians are encouraged to workers who are helping transform always walk on a sidewalk or desig- transportation in L.A. County.” worked nearly 9.78 million hours nated walkway, and to watch for Metro is currently building the through January 2018 with an injury sidewalk closure signs. People Metro Purple Line Extension along rate of 2.0 per 200,000 work hours. should also remain alert around con- Wilshire Boulevard in the local area, The rate is below the industry aver- struction sites and cross streets only Construction continues along as well as the Regional Connector, age of 2.8 injuries per 200,000 work at intersections while making eye Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor and hours. However, Metro remains contact with drivers in construction the Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station committed to reducing the number vehicles. Purple Line subway project Project. Metro’s contractors have of injuries. The Regional Connector For information, visit metro.net. The Los Angeles County utility hanging is occurring. Metropolitan Transportation Through May 2, the sidewalk Authority is moving ahead with on the north side of Wilshire Purple Line Extension subway Boulevard will be closed project construction and is pro- between Hamilton and Gale dri- viding updates. ves to facilitate utility work and Input sought on Metro’s Vision 2028 transit plan Excavation, instrumentation to continue work on the Gale The Los Angeles Metropolitan bus and rail service disruptions by The plan is the result of more than and utility work is ongoing near Yard sound wall. Transportation Authority has improving the agency’s State of 17 months of research, discussion Wilshire Boulevard and Western Metro is holding the next La released the Metro Vision 2028 plan Good Repair program, implement- and outreach by Metro’s Office of Avenue. Concrete work, rebar Cienega and Rodeo subway sta- for public review and comment. The ing a larger network of Extraordinary Innovation. The pub- steel deliveries and underground tion update meeting on document is Metro’s “big picture” ExpressLanes to speed up travel lic comment period closes on support is occurring near Wednesday, June 6, from 6:30 to plan that explains the strategies the times and piloting pricing strategies Thursday, May 24. The Metro board Wilshire Boulevard and 8 p.m. in the Municipal Gallery plans to use to improve mobility and to manage demand on capacity in of directors will consider adopting Sycamore Avenue and Wilshire at Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 quality of life throughout Los the most traffic-clogged parts of the the plan at its June 28 meeting. Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. N. Rexford Drive. For informa- Angeles County over the next 10 county. The plan builds on some key ini- At Wilshire Boulevard and tion, visit metro.net. years. “This is our umbrella document tiatives already underway at Metro Fairfax Avenue, excavation and Members of the public with Metro Vision 2028 emphasizes that details how we plan to improve and includes strategies that go hauling is ongoing, and jet grout- questions or concerns about reducing travel time for residents, the quality of life across Los beyond the status quo. For example, ing preparation is occurring near Purple Line Extension construc- workers and visitors. The plan also Angeles County,” said Metro CEO the in-progress Long Range Wilshire Boulevard and La Jolla tion activity can also call the 24- shifts Metro’s focus beyond only Phillip A. Washington. “The plan Transportation Plan and NextGen Avenue. At Wilshire and La hour project hotline at (213)922- operating transit to managing the also addresses issues directly related Bus Study will begin to implement Cienega boulevards, excavation, 6934, and email the project team mobility ecosystem as a whole, in to transportation, including housing, the goals outlined in Metro Vision instrumentation, hauling and at [email protected]. effect making Metro a mobility safety and security, fares and job 2028 as they relate to finances and agency. The plan calls for vastly creation. Vision 2028 is the compass restructuring the Metro bus system, improving bus service by imple- that Metro will follow in implement- respectively. For information, visit menting exclusive lanes and ing all its projects, programs and ser- metro.net/about/metro-vision-2028- Feuer targets drug companies increasing travel speeds, reducing vices.” plan. in opioid distribution lawsuit Los Angeles City Attorney Mike major opioid drug wholesalers who O’Farrell to hold Feuer on May 3 announced that his allegedly work as “middlemen” Hollywood hospital breaks office has filed a civil lawsuit between drug companies and phar- against six opioid drug manufactur- macies including McKesson first in series ers and three wholesale distributors Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc. ground on new facilities alleging fraudulent and negligent and AmerisourceBergen business practices that have con- Corporation. The lawsuit alleges of community tributed to the opioid addiction cri- those companies routinely failed in sis and its impact on Los Angeles. their obligation to report suspicious conferences “The scourge of prescription orders and sales of large and fre- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, drug addiction has made a signifi- quent orders of prescription pain 13th District, is hosting a series of cant impact on Los Angeles resi- pills as required by state and feder- community conferences through- dents and created a continued pub- al law. As a result of the alleged out the district to inform residents lic nuisance in our city,” Feuer said. willful negligence, addiction and about city services and ways to “Manufacturers and distributors of overdose rates in Los Angeles work together on issues. these highly addictive and poten- increased. The first of three conferences, tially fatal drugs must be held The lawsuit seeks to enjoin the geared toward residents in accountable for driving the opioid defendants from further false mar- Atwater Village, Elysian Valley epidemic and the significant keting and require they take action and Glassell Park, will be held on impacts of their reckless and irre- to correct the impact of their prior Saturday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. sponsible business practices.” conduct. The lawsuit also seeks to to 1 p.m. at Washington Irving The lawsuit names Purdue enjoin the defendants from con- Middle School, 3010 Estara Ave. Pharma L.P., Janssen tributing to and perpetuating opioid The conference will offer four Pharmaceuticals Inc., Endo addiction, and to pay costs, losses separate educational sessions with Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cephalon and damages as a result of their topics including the L.A. River, Inc., Insys Therapeutics Inc. and conduct. housing, pedestrian safety and Mallinckrodt LLC. It alleges the Prescription opioids include the homelessness. companies used false and decep- brand name pain medications Members of O’Farrell’s plan- tive business practices to normalize OxyContin, Opana, Subsys, ning and legislative staff will join aggressive prescribing of opioid Fentora and Duragesic, as well as Los Angeles Department of Water photo courtesy of the 13th Council District Office drugs for pain. generics such as oxycodone, and Power employees in answer- Los Angeles City Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell (right), 13th District, The companies allegedly mis- methadone and fentanyl. It is esti- ing questions. and David Ryu (second from left), 4th District, recently attended a lead doctors and patients about the mated that up to 56 percent of The remaining two conferences groundbreaking ceremony at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center appropriate uses, risks, safety and patients receiving long-term pre- will be held in the summer and for a project that will enable the hospital to provide better medical care efficacy of their products including scription opioid painkillers will fall, with the dates and locations for local residents. The revitalization and renovation project includes downplaying the high risk of addic- become addicted and one in five to be announced soon. a new patient tower, emergency department and state of the art labor tion and exaggerating the benefits people who take an opioid for over For information and schedule, and delivery rooms. The work is improving the economy and making of continual use for chronic pain. 10 days will still be taking call (213)207-3015, or visit Los Angeles a better place to live, O’Farrell said. Also included in the lawsuit are painkillers a year later. [email protected]. 12 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Los Angeles Times’ annual Food patios with views of the iconic Los Bowl. At 10 a.m., watch Sara Angeles Public Library, Café Pinot Take Mom to Little Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, of is open on Mother’s Day from Mother’s Day Dining Madcapra and Kismet, as they 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They are Tokyo for brunch share the recipe for their fresh and serving a three- and four-course pend Mother’s Day at Baldoria by Jill Weinlein flavorful twist on the tomato salad. prix-fixe brunch menu with an and enjoy a prix-fixe menu for At 12:30 p.m. make a margherita array of beverage options, includ- S$32 per person. It includes an crumbs and parsley; and the fan- pizza on the grill with Olio chef ing the signature Bubble Bar. 700 entrée, side and bottomless Beachside brunch favorite key lime cheesecake. and owner Brad Kent. Say cheese W. Fifth St., Los Angeles, mimosas or rosé from 11 a.m. to 4 During the dinner hours try the at 6:45 p.m., during a panel discus- (213)239-6500. p.m. Entrées include executive chef reat Mom to Nonna’s cinnamon poblano chile and roasted fajitas sion, demo and tasting with three of Duke Gervais’ thin-crust pizzas roll on May 12 and May 13 at plate for a heartier option on the Los Angeles’ masters of cheese cul- (vegan cheese now available), Del Frisco’s Grille Santa Monica. T menu. 8905 Melrose Ave., ture – Lydia Clarke (DTLA Cheese chicken and waffle tacos, ciabatta It’s freshly baked and smothered Brunch at Beverly (323)978-2170. at GCM, Cheese Cave), Ian Asbury French toast, and poached pear with house-made bourbon-espresso (Cheezus) and Alex Ourieff Hilton’s Circa 55 salad. All moms can finish their caramel and toasted candied wal- (Vagabond Cheese). Moderator brunch with the choice of a compli- nuts. Mom might also enjoy the red he Beverly Hilton’s poolside Jenn Harris, deputy editor of the mentary glass of wine or ricotta velvet Belgian waffles or the Free brunch Mother’s Day brunch will Los Angeles Times food section cheesecake. Baldoria will stay open savory crabcake Benedict and glass include a mouthwatering array of will lead the trio in a live demo to T until 10 p.m. 243 S. San Pedro St., of Miraval rosé from the Grille’s for Mom food, from fresh seafood to savory show you how to combine an eclec- Los Angeles, (213)947-3329. award-winning wine list. Brunch is elebrate Mother’s Day at tic mix of cheeses as well as sweet barbeque to sweet treats. Moms served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1551 Brennan’s, the traditional Irish and savory accompaniments to cre- will receive flowers in honor of the Ocean Ave., #105, Santa Monica, Cpub in Marina Del Rey. Mom will ate a cheese board that impresses. special occasion, and guests can (310)395-7333. receive a free brunch and a $1 san- The session concludes with a enjoy sushi, oyster and carving sta- Ocean Prime gria drink. Also on Sunday, May 13, cheese tasting. 317 S. Broadway, tions, barbeque being grilled by the take a yoga class on the patio at 10 Los Angeles, (213)624-2378. pool, a cookie-decorating area with Beverly Hills Cooking class a.m. After, indulge with a breakfast the hotel’s pastry chefs and more. pizza or almond ricotta toast while The meal will be offered from 11 Mother’s Day with Mom sipping sangria. The brunch special Complimentary a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $81 for odern American steakhouse is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4089 adults and $38 for children. 9876 Ocean Prime, located in the he Westin Bonaventure is host- Lincoln Blvd., (424)443-5119. Wilshire Blvd., (310)274-7777. Mheart of Beverly Hills, will be offer- ing a “Cooking on the Edge” mimosa for Mom ing a special brunch menu for Tculinary class with executive chef reat Mom on her special day at Mother’s Day starting at 11 a.m. Raymond Nicasio on Saturday, Kendall’s Brasserie from 10:30 Sophisticated Mom can order from an impressive May 12, at 1 p.m. The Mother’s Spoil Mom Ta.m. to 3 p.m. for French fare and a menu of brunch fare, seafood and Day menu includes a peach salad, a complimentary mimosa with Mother’s Day brunch prime cuts of steak, signature cock- 6-ounce Snake River Farm wagyu at Baltaire brunch. Menu highlights include tail and Wine Spectator-honored his Mother’s Day, THE Blvd at filet and warm berry cobbler with n Sunday, May 13, executive salmon Benedict, French onion wines. 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Wilshire is offering buttermilk ice cream. Wine will be chef Travis Strickland is soup, croquet-madame and moules- (310)859-4818. offered as well. The cost is $65 per Opreparing a decadent brunch from frites. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Tlive jazz, a Champagne bar, seafood person and is limited to 30 partici- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $85 Angeles, (213)972-7322. platters and a few exclusive treats pants. The class and lunch are for per adult and $45 per child to enjoy by executive pastry chef Chris Mother’s Day at participants over 21 years of age. a shellfish tower, selection of Ford. Mom will be treated to an ele- RSVP to Laura Jimenez at breakfast favorites and pastries, Take Mom to gant meal and a special rose cream Jean-Georges laura.jimenez@westinbonaven- carving station with prime rib, puff or chocolate tart. The brunch ture.com. 404 S. Figueroa St., Los glazed Nueske ham and roasted Café Pinot will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and elebrate mothers with a special Angeles. spring lamb, salad assortment, and the cost is $85 per person. 9500 pre-fixe menu at Jean-George desserts. 11647 San Vicente Blvd., nown for one of downtown Wilshire Blvd., (310)275-5200. CBeverly Hills. Highlights include a Los Angeles, (424)273-1660. Los Angeles’ most beautiful See Mother’s Day Dining page 15 Vegan moms K love Gracias Madre Grand Central he West Hollywood vegan hotspot, Gracias Madre, is Market’s Cookbook WWee a re now Toffering a special brunch for ake Mom to meet, eat and learn Mom and her family from 10 a.m. about the chefs and culinary Come to 3 p.m. Brunch fare includes Tmasters who helped create the serving cashew ricotta-stuffed French Grand Central Market cookbook on join us toast with lemon curd, berries and May 12. 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WWoorld F am ous, AAwwarrdd Winning Restaurraant • Deli • Bakkeery • Bar Entertainment Night l y i n the Kibitz Room JOANSONTHIRD.COM 419 N. Fairrffaaxx AAvvvee. (323) 651-2030 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 May 10, 2018 Enjoy French comfort food at Chef Josette Bistro ans of Josette LeBlond’s royale or chilled glass of wine fresh baguettes, pâté, pas- while nibbling on a flakey crois- tries and desserts from her sant. Entrées include a healthy egg Normandie Bakery space in the white omelet or the Campagnarde FOriginal Farmers Market will be omelet with bacon, Swiss cheese happy to learn the French chef is and potatoes. Other specialties back in the Melrose area. LeBlond include the Moroccan omelet, eggs recently acquired the former bistro Benedict, French brioche toast, Maison Richard and rebranded it quiche Lorraine, croquet-monsieur as Chef Josette Bistro, and now and croquet-madame. Bon she’s back serving up her classic By Jill Weinlein Appétit! French fare. $$ The bistro is open Tuesday LeBlond is the delightful creator through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 of the Normandie brand, which p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 produces one ton of pâté and 1,500 glazed with deliciously sweet icing p.m., and closed on Mondays. 707 baguette loaves a day, and delivers and chocolate stripes. I also N. Stanley Ave., (323)655-7777.

to bakeries and restaurants across enjoyed the creamy cheesecake photo by Jill Weinlein Southern California. decorated with raspberries on top, I recently brought my family to and a spherical French mousse Desserts at Josette Bistro are as LeBlond’s newest restaurant to cake covered with a shiny red mir- pretty as they are tasty. Try the welcome her back to the neighbor- ror glaze. Both were exquisite. crème brûlée, cheesecake with hood. As soon as we walked into Moms will especially enjoy din- raspberries and mille-feuille made the dining room, the chef appeared ing at Chef Josette Bistro on with layers of puff pastry and with her trademark enthusiasm, Mother’s Day. Start with a kir cream. exclaiming she is living the “French-American dream” with this new space. LeBlond recommended we start with a plate of her famous and delicious pate served with slices of her freshly baked French baguette. We paired this with a kir royale cocktail and glass of sparkling rosé wine. As we sipped our drinks, we savored the dining room’s charm- ing ambiance. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the bistro offers live music every Saturday. The night we popped in, two musicians named “Les French Toasts” were set up in front of a sparkling Eiffel Tower art piece. Looking over the menu, we each discovered some of our favorite traditional French dishes. The chef is also known for her famous beef and lamb merguez sausages. The small casing and perfect color of these sausages are superb, and they are served with a dollop of Dijon mustard and frites – in true French fashion. We first tried the scallops, which were topped with an ethereal sauce. For the entrée, I ordered the Provençal salmon, while my daughter chose a savory crêpe and my husband ordered the boeuf bourguignon. My daughter’s crêpe arrived first, not as flat as many crêpes, but bundled in a floral shape and filled with chicken, mushrooms and a pleasing béchamel sauce. The plate also featured sliced tomatoes and a salad maison of mixed greens with a tangy basil vinai- grette. My salmon arrived on a bed of lovely and colorful vegetables. Sitting next to our table, a father and son raved about the dish. They had driven all the way from Laguna Beach to dine at the bistro and, as they told us, were already planning on returning, just for the salmon. After tasting the perfectly cooked fish, I completely agreed with them. The boeuf bourguignon was so much more than just a beef stew. The dish had tender pieces of beef marinated in red wine and was slowly cooked with mushrooms and carrot medallions. Presented in a circular white bowl, it was divine. We finished with an array of LeBlond’s famous desserts, including the crème brûlée with powdered sugar and a strawberry floret on top. My husband’s favorite was a slice of mille-feuille made with layers of puff pastry alternating with layers of pastry cream. The top pastry layer was 14 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

assaulted a victim in the 1300 grand theft in the 1700 block of N. petty theft in the 6300 block of W. block of Olive. La Brea at noon. Third at 9:25 p.m.

An unknown suspect burglarized a At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect May 3 P OLICE B LOTTER vehicle parked in the 7600 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the Romaine at 1 p.m. 7600 block of Romaine. At 9:16 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 7600 The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 3:54 p.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- block of Beverly. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between committed a petty theft in the 8900 ing a domestic violence incident in April 20 and May 5. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- block of Santa Monica. the 5500 block of Hollywood at An unknown suspect assaulted a ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los 3:45 p.m. victim in the 200 block of S. La Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles May 1 Brea at noon. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 5000 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 8500 block of block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Melrose at 8:30 a.m. 8500 block of Beverly. At 1:55 p.m., four unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly Hills Police pects, two male and two female, At 1:09 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 300 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Department committed a burglary in the 300 N. La Cienega at 5 p.m. block of N. Rodeo Drive. All of the committed a petty theft in the 1000 cle parked in the 800 block of N. block of Palm. Martel at 6 p.m. April 20 suspects were approximately 22 At 5:05 p.m., an unknown suspect to 24 years old. The male sus- An unknown suspect committed a attempted to burglarized a vehicle At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect pects were approximately 5 feet 8 petty theft in the 8600 block of parked in the 6100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a burglary in the 1000 inches tall and 170 pounds, and Sunset at 6:30 p.m. Eleanor. the corner of Beverly and Flores. block of N. Roxbury Drive. the female suspects were approx- imately 5 feet 1 inches tall and 100 An unknown suspect committed a pounds. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a April 22 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 800 block of N. vehicle parked in the 8100 block of 900 block of Havenhurst. Orlando at 9:38 p.m. Beverly at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 block of S. grand theft in the 100 block of Spaulding at 2 p.m. May 2 May 1 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Roxbury Drive at 12:27 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1300 At 1:35 p.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- block of N. Cherokee. At 1:08 p.m., an unknown male At 2:25 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7300 ing a domestic violence incident in suspect committed a burglary in committed a burglary in the 400 block of N. Rexford Drive. block of Santa Monica. the 300 block of S. Fuller at 12:01 An unknown suspect burglarized a the 600 block of N. Rodeo Drive. a.m. vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Sycamore and Sunset at 8 p.m. An identity theft was reported in Two unknown suspects, one male petty theft in the 8900 block of At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect the 100 block of N. Gale Drive at and the other female, committed a Santa Monica at 5 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 2:23 p.m. burglary in the 300 block of N. Rodeo Drive at 2:45 p.m. The 5700 block of Melrose. burglarized a vehicle parked in the male suspect was approximately At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 8000 block of Beverly. April 23 24 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall pect burglarized a residence in the An unknown suspect burglarized a and 170 pounds, while the female 1200 block of Sunset Plaza. vehicle parked in the 6300 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a An identity theft was reported in suspect was approximately 22 Yucca at 10 a.m. vehicle parked in the 100 block of the 1100 block of La Altura Road years old, 5 feet 1 inches tall and May 3 N. Orlando. at midnight. 100 pounds. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- robbed a victim near the corner of At 4:10 a.m., an unknown male May 4 At 3:50 p.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in Vista and Oakwood. suspect assaulted a victim in the committed a burglary in the 100 the 900 block of Genesee at 1:20 An unknown suspect committed a 9700 block of Wilshire. The sus- block of N. Almont Drive. a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 800 block of N. La pect was approximately 56 years vehicle parked in the 400 block of Cienega at 5 a.m. old, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 An unknown female suspect com- At 2:51 p.m., an unknown suspect N. Orange Grove at 1:30 p.m. pounds. mitted a burglary in the 300 block burglarized a vehicle parked near At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect of N. Rodeo Drive at 4:48 p.m. The the corner of Kings and Melrose. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the An unknown male suspect com- suspect was approximately 5 feet committed a burglary in the 4900 4700 block of Elmwood. mitted a burglary in the 300 block tall and 110 pounds. block of Elmwood. of N. Canon Drive at noon. The May 4 An unknown suspect committed a suspect was approximately 38 An unknown suspect committed a At 6:02 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., a suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 8300 block of W. years old, 6 feet 1 inches tall and committed a burglary in the 500 grand theft in the 6200 block of Third at 10 a.m. 181 pounds. victim during a domestic violence Sunset at 1:45 p.m. block of N. Roxbury Drive. incident in the 1100 block of La Cienega. At 11:15 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2:37 p.m., a grand theft was At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the reported in the 200 block of N. April 26 robbed a victim near the corner of 800 block of Kings. Rodeo Drive. The male suspect May 5 Fuller and Third. was approximately 5 feet 10 inch- At 12:57 a.m., two unknown sus- pects, one male and the other A suspect robbed a victim in the es tall and 170 pounds. At midnight, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a 7000 block of Lanewood at 1 p.m. female, committed a burglary in the committed a petty theft in the 600 victim near the corner of Saint An unknown suspect committed a 200 block of Spalding Drive. No block of N. Robertson. Andrews and Santa Monica at further information was provided. At 5:05 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 600 block of N. Elm 2:50 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8400 Drive at 6 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of W. Third. An unknown male suspect com- tim in the 600 block of San Vicente At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect mitted a grand theft near the cor- At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect at 1:10 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 1100 ner of North Willaman Drive and 400 block of N. Sierra Bonita. Wilshire at 11:40 a.m. The suspect burglary in the 5800 block of Santa block of Reeves Drive. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 7 p.m. was approximately 24 years old, 5 stole a vehicle parked near the cor- feet 11 inches tall and 160 pounds. May 2 An unknown suspect committed a ner of Willoughby and Formosa. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 200 block of At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim in the 6700 Lasky Drive at 8 p.m. April 27 An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 600 block of Santa Monica. victim in the 8400 block of Sunset block of N. Gower. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:50 p.m., two unknown male at 6:30 p.m. suspects committed a burglary in May 5 committed a burglary in the 1100 An unknown suspect committed a block of Summit Drive. the 500 block of N. Roxbury Drive. Los Angeles Police burglary in the 100 block of N. A suspect assaulted a victim during Gardner at 10 a.m. a domestic violence incident in the April 24 April 29 Department 1200 block of N. Mansfield at 2 a.m. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2:17 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- April 30 stole a bicycle near the corner of At 3:10 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 9400 pect committed a burglary in the Beverly and La Brea. committed a burglary in the 7400 block of Sunset. 300 block of N. Oakhurst Drive. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Willoughby. tim near the corner of Wilton and A suspect robbed a victim in the An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect com- Santa Monica at 12:50 a.m. 7800 block of Sunset at 11:05 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 300 block of N. mitted a burglary in the 9300 block vehicle parked in the 6200 block of Rodeo Drive at 2:35 p.m. The sus- of Charleville at 2 p.m. The sus- At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 9 a.m. pect was approximately 5 feet 8 pect was approximately 45 years burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a petty theft in the old, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 220 inches tall and 170 pounds. 7200 block of Hollywood. 4100 block of Wilshire. At 10 a.m., an attempted theft was pounds. A suspect with the same reported in the 100 block of The description committed burglaries At 9:15 p.m., a female suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Grove. committed a grand theft in the in the 300 and 400 block of Rodeo petty theft in the 6400 block of burglary in the 300 block of N. Drive on the same afternoon. 9600 block of S. Santa Monica. Hollywood at 2 a.m. Lucerne at 12:10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a The suspect was approximately 5 petty theft in the 100 block of N. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown female feet 4 inches tall and 160 pounds. At 3:10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Western at 1 p.m. suspect assaulted a victim in the committed a burglary in the 1000 burglarized a vehicle parked in the 200 block of S. Elm Drive. The block of Cole. 1800 block of Grace. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect April 25 suspect was approximately 5 feet assaulted a victim near the corner 6 inches tall and 160 pounds. Two unknown suspects, one male An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of San Vicente and Wilshire. and the other female, committed a petty theft in the 900 block of N. La tim in the 7000 block of Hollywood grand theft in the 200 block of N. Brea at 11 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Rodeo Drive at 10:45 a.m. The West Hollywood petty theft in the 5400 block of male suspect was approximately Sheriff’s Station At 11:34 a.m., an unknown sus- At 8:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 2 p.m. 24 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall pect committed a grand theft in the assaulted a victim near the corner and 170 pounds, while the female April 30 100 block of N. Robertson. of Carlos and Tamarind. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect was approximately 5 feet committed a petty theft in the 800 1 inches tall and 100 pounds. At 9:40 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Alta Vista. 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BHBA observes milestone for free legal clinic Over 100 people helped the Beverly Hills Bar Association and BHBA Barristers celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Roxbury Park Pro Bono Legal Clinic, the longest running and most successful com- Mother’s Day marks a munity outreach program in the organization’s history, at a recep- tion on April 18 at U.S. Bank in special time of celebration Beverly Hills. The Roxbury Park Pro Bono Legal Clinic, launched in 1993, has served thousands of peo- ple over the past quarter century. Licensed attorneys from the BHBA Barristers volunteer to pro- vide free one-on-one legal consul- tations to those who may not be able to afford an attorney The free legal clinic is held on photo by Lee Salem the first Saturday of the month, BHBA CEO Marc Staenberg joined Beverly Hills Bar Foundation President with the next installment on May 5. Linda Spiegel, BHBA Roxbury Park Pro Bono Legal Clinic co-founder Proceeds from the anniversary cel- Richard Kaplan, Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, Beverly Hills Barristers ebration benefit the Beverly Hills President Elizabeth Hall Peterson, BHBA Roxbury Park Pro Bono Legal Bar Foundation, which supports the Roxbury Park Pro Bono Legal Clinic co-founder Chris Bradford and Beverly Hills Bar Foundation Vice Clinic and other community pro- President of Development Hany Haddad at the ceremony. grams. For information, visit bhba.org. Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor Young vocalists to perform at

A photograph in the May 10, 1956, issue of the Park Labrea News Loren L. and Beverly Press showed Mrs. Alfred M. Nelson and her children Robert, 12, and Leo, 2, as part of a Mother’s Day tribute. Nelson, of Park La Brea’s Fuller Towers, said in an accompanying article that her Zachary life revolved around family. She was born in Fiji and grew up in Australia and Papua New Guinea. She met her husband, a manager for National Vocal Pan American Airways, in Australia and the family later moved to Los Angeles, which she said was much like Sydney. Mother’s Day is on May 13 this year, and there are many options in the local area for Competition Mother’s Day dining and celebrations. For information, see pages 8 Ten opera singers culled from a and 12. nationwide search will perform the music of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and others at the 46th annual Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition Grand Finals on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Theatre 40 to debut ‘Mr. Pim Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The vocalists will be accompa- nied by the Los Angeles Across 2. Crude group? Passes By’ in Beverly Hills Performing Arts Orchestra con- Theatre 40’s production “Mr. knowledge to get what she wants 1. Partner of circumstance 3. Carpal or physical beginning ducted by Frank Fetta. 5. NYSE events 4. “Check this out!” Pim Passes By” runs from and to force her husband to permit The featured singers are soprano Thursday, May 17, through Sunday, his niece to marry the young artist 9. Dime’s ten 5. Cara and Dunne Taylor Raven, a member the LA 14. King Kong, and others June 17, in the Reuben Cordova who loves her. 6. Terse Opera Domingo-Thornton-Stein 15. Milieu for Lemieux 7. Upon Theatre on the campus of Beverly Jules Aaron directs the new Young Artist Program; 16. Coward’s lack 8. 32-card game Hills High School. Theatre 40 production, which stars Philadelphia singers soprano 17. Animal companions 9. Innocent The comedy tells the story of Roslyn Cohn, John Wallace Alexandra Nowakowski and 18. Bluesy James 10. Bone-chilling what happens when Mr. Pim, who Combs, Casey Jones, Jacob mezzo-soprano Hannah Ludwig, of 19. Misjudged 11. Decoy to dealers has much trouble with names, drops Osborne, Nathalie Rudolph, Laura the Academy of Vocal Arts; and 20. One unable to sit still 12. Journey by one day and announces that the Lee Walsh, Troy Whitaker and soprano Elena Perroni, who attends 23. Napoleonic marshal 13. Benchmarks: Abbr. former husband of the lady of the Jeffrey Winner. 24. Sorrow 21. Dominant the Curtis Institute of Music. 25. Diamond stats 22. Main burden house, thought to be deceased, is “Mr. Pim Passes,” by A.A. Additional performers include alive. Since the lady is married Milne, debuted on the stage in 29. Slight 25. Bank holdings, abbr. baritone Kidon Choi, a member of 31. Napoleon, e.g. 26. Giggle now, she is a bigamist. Her present 1919. Showtimes are 8 p.m., the Met Opera Young Artist husband is upset no end. Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m., 34. Second largest violin 27. Swell up Development Program; soprano 35. Star in “Stormbreaker,” Then, Mr. Pim passes by again, Sunday. Tickets are $30. The 28. Charitable collection Sunmi Shin, who attends the USC McGregor 29. Strip confessing that he was confused Reuben Cordova Theatre is located Flora L. Thornton School of 36. Running contest 30. Port. is part of it and it is safe to assume that the at 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Music; tenor Fanyong Du, from 37. Got really eager to get going 31. Big name in brewing lady’s first husband is dead, as they Hills. For information and reserva- New York City; soprano Clarissa 40. Brewed drinks 32. More frozen over originally believed. Without telling tions, call (310)364-0535, or visit Lyons; tenor Joseph Lopez and 41. Not manual 33. He made his fortune in oil her husband, the lady uses the theatre40.org. bass-baritone Ted Pickell. 42. Outbreak 35. Supt. of school’s responsibility 43. Ready The Loren L. Zachary National 36. Levesque or Descartes 44. __ a Sketch 38. Stationery brand Vocal Competition assists in the 45. Bookstore section 39. Moonshine development of the careers of 46. Spanish gold 44. Jong, and others young opera singers. Past winners 47. VCR button 45. Bother UCLA exhibit presents stories include Russel Thomas, who is 48. Act more conservatively 46. Beholden to starring in LA Opera’s upcoming 57. Column style 47. ____ - Cop, Burt Reynolds film production “The Clemency of 58. Pen, with blanc 48. Home, informally Tito,” as well as Metropolitan 59. Knee-slapper 49. Family ___ ofThe living Gindi Gallery Holocaust in the Hillel 6-9 p.m. survivors Opera Stars Michael Fabiano, 60. ‘Who ya ___ call?’ 50. Latin word on a cornerstone Jewish Center at UCLA presents The show was created by stu- Bryan Hymel, Nadine Sierra, Ailyn 61. Poker stake 51. Actor Sharif “About Home,” a multimedia dents Nicole Nordstrom, Joyce Perez, Angela Meade and Thomas 62. Stocking hue 52. Inadvisable action exploration of home through Chang and Kitty Hu, and is spon- Hampson. 63. Smoke and fog mixtures 53. Provo neighbor 64. Laugh loudly Holocaust testimonies on sored by the Pamela and Randol The Wilshire Ebell Theatre is 54. Rich, Spanish 65. Cut 55. Neighbor of Swed. Wednesday, May 16. Schoenberg Family Foundation. located at 4401 W. Eighth St. 56. Stupefy The exhibition features 10 sur- The Gindi Gallery is located at Admission is free; tickets are Down vivors, who will also be attending, 574 Hilgard Ave. For information, required by calling (310)276- 1. Family man See Answers page 21 and is an open gallery setting from visit uclahillel.org. 2731. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 10, 2018

institutions as USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance and the Colburn School.” MappingThe Wallis Annenberg dance Center for danceat The and arts organizationsWallis is Complimentary general admis- the Performing Arts is teaming up fueled by presenting organizations sion tickets are available for reser- with Los Angeles Magazine to pre- eager to program dance, audiences vation at thewallis.org/centerstage, sent “Center Stage: Mapping the and funders willing to support an by emailing [email protected] Ecology of Dance in Los Angeles,” eclectic range of innovative dance or calling (310)746-4000. a dynamic discussion with both offerings and talented young The Wallis is located at 9390 N. established and emerging leaders in dancers choosing to continue their Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- Los Angeles’ dance world on May educations at such outstanding tion, visit thewallis.org 17 at 9 a.m. This two-part panel will explore the exciting and explosive growth of dance in Los Angeles in recent years and the influences that have made it possible. Admission is free, but reservations are required. This special event, taking place in photo courtesy of TAG Gallery advance of Dance USA’s 10th “Streaming” showcases artist Carole Garland’s abstracted landscapes annual conference in downtown that she explores in her watercolors. Los Angeles, will also be available on The Wallis’ Facebook page. Hosted by The Wallis’ Managing Director Rachel Fine, featured pan- TAG Gallery unveils new exhibits elists include Emmy Award-win- TAG Gallery presents three new seen properly. These paintings pro- ning actress and dancer Debbie exhibitions: Carole Garland’s vide a lens showing people, culture, Allen, Performing Arts Director for “Streaming Color,” Isabelle Hope city life patterns, forming and shap- the Los Angeles Department of Grahm’s “My Color Garden” and ing autonomous compartments, Cultural Affairs Ben Johnson, The Tom Wheeler’s “Painted Light in businesses and social juxtaposi- Wallis’ Artistic Director Paul Western Landscapes. All three are tions. Crewes and more. The conversa- photo courtesy of Fillmore & Western Railway on display from May 15 to June 9. Finally, Wheeler’s newest work tion will be moderated by Marielle In “Streaming Color,” Garland in “Painted Light in Western Wakim, arts and culture editor at paints in watercolor en plein air as a Landscapes” is a continuation of Los Angeles Magazine. form of meditation and escape. She years of long-exposure light-paint- “Los Angeles is entering a gold- Hop aboard a vintage train for a often drives to the local Santa ing experimentation to produce en age of dance with an incredible Monica Mountains, Malibu Creek, striking photographic imagery in breadth of quality and diverse new and Solstice and Topanga canyons vast western landscapes. His work groundbreaking dance companies Mother’sLooking for a unique Day and memorablelunch treat trip on Mother’s Day, May 13? to find solace. is crafted to combine a sense of aes- being established here alongside Climb aboard a vintage train and enjoy a relaxing scenic trip with the Inspired by nature, Garland’s thetic beauty with elements of prominent dance schools, which are Fillmore & Western Railway. nontraditional, abstracted land- abstract expressionism and mini- training a new generation of Lunch will be served while passengers sit back and enjoy a scenic ride scapes take their cue from the malism as a representation of man’s dancers and choreographers,” Fine through the Heritage Valley. The two-and-a-half-hour trip offers an watercolors, in which she explores correlation to nature. said. “The city’s expanding dance opportunity for family time. mark making, color and form. All images in “Painted Light in culture and dynamic energy is The Mother’s Day lunch includes chicken cordon bleu served with Grahm’s exhibition speaks from Western Landscapes” were created drawing national and international mushroom sauce, fresh bread and butter, garden salad, rice pilaf and sea- an almost ethereal or aerial view at the time of exposure and are hand- attention. This event will delve into sonal vegetables. A choice of dessert and coffee or tea is included. The depicting civilizations from a great painted, long-exposure images using what’s fostering this expanding children’s menu features sliders, mac and cheese, fruit, juice and dessert. distance. “My Color Garden” shows light-tools such as flashlights and kinetic energy for dance in L.A.” The Mother’s Day lunch trains will run at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets human beings simultaneously other objects that illuminate his sub- “There’s never been a more are $50 or adults, $29 for children 4-12 and $25 for kids 2- 3. Children through a macrocosm as well as a jects and landscapes. exciting time for dance in Los under 23 months may ride free on an adult’s lap. Reservations are microcosm. The work comprised of TAG Gallery is located at 5458 Angeles than right now,” Wakim required. a multiplicity of separate parts, Wilshire Blvd. For information, added. “Unprecedented growth and Trains depart from 364 Main St., Fillmore. For information and reser- comes together as a whole when visit taggallery.net. collaboration among a variety of vations, call (805)524-2546, or visit fwry.com.

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What’s Happenin g at Our Local S chools & C amps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activitie s Rosewood celebrates spring with festival and science fair Rosewood Avenue Elementary School presents its annual open house and Spring Festival on Thursday, May 17, from 2:40 to 5:30 p.m. Rosewood’s staff will share aca- demic highlights that have taken place this year and debut its inau- gural schoolwide science fair. The school will also celebrate its new direction in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and will now be known as Rosewood STEM Magnet, School of Urban Planning and Urban Design. In the past, science projects were independent tasks created at home. photo courtesy of the artist and Froelick Gallery This year, every student from tran- “Creation of Crow” demonstrates the influence of contemporary masters sitional kindergarten through fifth such as Francis Bacon, Robert Rauschenberg and Jean-Michel grade joined a classroom team to photo courtesy of Linda Crowder/Rosewood Avenue Elementary Basquiat on Rick Bartow. explore the scientific method from This Rosewood parent had a special helper at one of the booths at last a new perspective. All Rosewood year’s fair. Huskies took part in an authentic, inquiry-based process that includ- the cycle of planning how to solve bles, food and fun. The school’s ‘Things You Know But Cannot ed developing a hypothesis, test- a problem, creating a solution, test- parent volunteers and Stoelt ing, observing and making conclu- ing the solution and asking if the Productions are helping to produce Explain’ at The Autry sions about their findings. The pro- solution works. Rosewood teach- the event. The Autry Museum of the American West presents the first comprehen- jects correspond with the STEM ers and students worked long hours Rosewood Avenue Elementary is sive exhibition on artist and member of the Mad River Band Wiyot tribe, Design Model that will become the to produce meaningful projects that located at 503 N. Croft Ave. For Rick Bartow, with “Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain,” central focus of the new magnet will be on display. information, call (323)651-0166, or on view from May 12 through Jan. 6. program. Participants at the open house visit rosewoodelementary.org and Examining 40 years of the artist’s work across a variety of media, the The model for scientific prob- can also visit classrooms and enjoy friendsofrosewood.com/springcele- deeply personal exhibition references and responds to the impact of colo- lem-solving takes students through music, game booths, crafts, inflata- bration. nization while emphasizing Bartow’s contributions to art history and his role in pushing contemporary art in directions both cultural and inclusive. Artist Bartow’s work transcends the notions of Western and Native art, realism and abstraction, and the traditional and contemporary. Bartow began his practice in the late 1970s following his service in the Vietnam War and after a period of recovery from PTSD and alcoholism. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, his art is emblematic of a groundbreaking generation that fundamentally shifted expectations and understanding of Native American art while engaging in a global conver- sation about art, trauma and identity. Bartow’s oeuvre – which includes large-scale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures – is intensely personal, synthesizing Native American cul- ture and iconography, Western European stylistic models and methods, and Bartow’s own experiences with war, addiction and death. “Rick Bartow’s work is inspired by a rare combination of images and imaginings from Native Northwest culture and artistic traditions and con- temporary practices from around the world, including Japan, Germany and New Zealand,” said Amy Scott, the Autry’s chief curator and Marilyn B. and Calvin B. Gross curator of visual arts. “The result is a fascinating take on the transformative powers of art, spirituality, and the creative process.” Filled with ghostly forms – neither fully animal nor human – that morph before viewers’ eyes, subtle color combinations and deliberate marks that foreground the artist’s presence, Bartow’s pieces demonstrate a close engagement with the 20th-century masters including Francis Bacon, Robert Rauschenberg and Jean-Michel Basquiat. “‘Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain’ is a major con- tribution to the growing corpus of scholarship on contemporary Native artists. We are honored to host the show in Los Angeles here at the Autry, where we aim to broaden conventional interpretations of Native art,” said W. Richard West Jr., the Autry’s president and CEO. “I am thrilled that our visitors will have the opportunity to experience the inventive and sensitive work by this vital, if underrepresented, artist of the Northwest coast.” The Autry is located at 4700 Western Heritage Way. For information, visit theautry.org.

Grant will boost support for early childhood education The California Department of Education will receive a $12,500 grant and support to improve early childhood care and education through a part- nership with the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The grant will be used to develop a statewide system of certification, preparation and support for early childhood professionals. CCSSO and NGA will provide ongoing technical assistance and support for the devel- opment of a policy agenda. “We want to ensure a high-quality workforce across the continuum of early learning and care settings that can effectively meet the needs of chil- dren from birth through age eight,” said California Superintendent of Public Instruction Torlakson. “Working together, we can set students up for success so they come to school ready to learn, ready to discover their inner strengths and ready to dream big and go far.” For information, visit cde.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 May 10, 2018

Schiff announces student winners of

CongressionalRep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) Art Contest recently hosted the annual 28th Congressional District Art Competition Forum and Exhibit and announced that Jennifer Bae’s acrylic painting “Have a Slice” won first place and will be includ- ed in the nationwide “Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery” in Washington, D.C. Bae’s artwork will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, alongside winners from other Congressional districts throughout photo courtesy of STAR Prep Academy the nation. Bae is a senior at photo courtesy of Rep. Adam Schiff’s office Students at STAR Prep Academy participate in unique physical educa- Crescenta Valley High School. Rep. Adam Schiff was joined by first place winner Jennifer Bae, second tion and arts courses, including a dance program offered by Diavolo Additionally, Schiff announced place winner Abrielle Marsden, third place winner Alejandra Santana Dance Theatre. that Abrielle Marsden’s acrylic and “People’s Choice” award winner Vilen Manukyan at a painting “Perception,” and Congressional Art Contest ceremony on May 3. Alejandra Santana’s photograph “Sunny Light Up,” won second Students explore their unique gifts and third place, respectively. Their stituents voted in the “People’s Nakahara Wallett, David Warren artwork will be displayed in Choice” online contest this year. and Patricia Peréz. Nakahara for learning at STAR Prep Academy Schiff’s Washington, D.C. office “Each year, it is an honor to see Wallett is a watercolor artist known
  STAR Prep Academy. “Our stu- and his Burbank District office. young artists from our community for her role as Nurse Kellye in the dents are engaged in the individual Marsden is a junior at Burbank showcase their talent,” Schiff. television series “M.A.S.H.” STAR Prep Academy, a college environment and the collaborative High School and Santana is a “Every student involved in this Warren is a former member of the preparatory school located at 1518 environment. We see Los Angeles senior at John Burroughs High competition deserves recognition board of trustees of the Hollywood S. Roberson Blvd., is offering fifth as our whole school.” School in Burbank. Schiff also and I hope they will continue to Arts Council, and Peréz is a multi- through 12th grade students an That approach has enabled STAR awarded the “People’s Choice” enrich our community with their media artist and board member of extraordinary curriculum that goes Prep Academy to offer courses not award to Vilen Manukyan for his artwork. I want to congratulate this the Elysian Valley Arts Collective. beyond what is available on most graphite and acrylic artwork, “Path year’s winners, Jennifer, Abrielle, Forty-three students representing campuses. “We are seeking the gift in Behind the Glory.” Manukyan is a Alejandra and Vilen. I look for- 19 schools submitted entries. Each junior at the Village Christian The school’s program is designed every student and by ward to viewing their art this year student participant received a cer- for gifted and talented students and School. The artwork will be dis- in my offices and in the Capitol tificate of special congressional includes a rigorous schedule of core nurturing that talent and played in Schiff’s Hollywood building.” recognition. For information, visit academics such as reading, writing, skill, create engaged District office. Over 3,000 con- The contest judges were Kellye schiff.house.gov. history, math and science, as well as learners and physical education, arts and outside independent thinkers.” than 500 schools statewide, includ- others. Students gifted in the arts with a focus on neuroscience. The learning activities. STAR Prep stu- ing Los Angeles Unified School have attended the Berklee College school has implemented a neuro- dents can join a fencing and staged Tery Arnold, District campuses. The nonprofit of Music, Lewis & Clark and Bard. science curriculum for middle combat class or yoga sessions for director of STAR Prep Academy also oversees the STAR Eco Senior Thomas Suarez, who is school students that helps them PE, learn movement from members Station, an environmental science graduating in June and will attend acquire strong skills for focusing, of the Diavolo Dance Theatre in found in traditional learning envi- museum and wildlife waystation Georgia Tech, was cited as a stand- planning, remembering and multi- arts studies, and join a band to pro- ronments through field trips that are that opened in 1997 in Culver City. out student at STAR Prep tasking. duce music in a recording studio. held frequently. One example is a Students at STAR Prep Academy Academy. With a passion for com- Arnold said STAR Prep With career development in mind, whale watching trip on May 4 off can learn about zoology and get puter science, Suarez has been a Academy is working to expand its students visit technology compa- the Southern California coast. involved with the STAR Eco Tribeca Film Festival Innovation student body and encouraged nies like Google, learn computer “We tailor the curriculum to each Station. Arnold said the goal is to Fellow for his work with 3D print- prospective families to explore coding and robotics, and create student to address their individual graduate well-versed, high-achiev- ing. He also shared the stage in what the campus has to offer. films and theatrical productions. needs,” Arnold added. “We are ing students who move on to rep- 2017 with Elon Musk at a TED “It’s a place where your unique The campus focuses on “innovation seeking the gift in every student and utable universities. Graduating stu- Talk in Dubai about technology and gift and your passion is nurtured,” in education,” which includes an by nurturing that talent and skill, dents have been accepted to USC, entrepreneurship. Arnold added. “This is a school unorthodox approach to ensuring create engaged learners and inde- UC Berkeley, New York STAR Prep Academy also places where you are going to explore students succeed. pendent thinkers.” University, Georgia Tech and many an emphasis on how students learn, your own potential for learning.” “We have small class sizes and a The school is an offshoot of lot of access to unique opportuni- STAR Education, a nonprofit after- ties,” said Tery Arnold, director of school program offered at more 20 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Anon’In the future, Googleexamines Glass inher- greater privacy good – the in Patriot a Act dystopian on society its the world. That’s “Anon,” a sci- cocaine. ence-fiction thriller about the hor- It makes criminal investigations rors of a dystopian future where rather easy for detective Sal everything we see becomes a mat- Frieland (Clive Owen) until he ter of permanent record, easily encounters a mystery, “a classic accessible. It’s a clever hook, and whodunit,” he describes. Normally Anonymity is a major problem in the film provides enough plot to 5-O just taps into the visual feed of a society that relies on unfettered pass the time once you’ve seen the the deceased moments before their transparency, so this woman “Avengers” four times. untimely end. Problem is a growing becomes a primary target more for At birth, everyone is connected number of victims’ feeds have been her invisibility than any murders to The Mind’s Eye, a database that replaced with the POV of the she allegedly commits. Sal, in tradi- stores everything people see and killer’s feed. So vics see themselves tional monotone Clive Owen fash- allows everyone to access whatever offed, unable to move. If Sal ion, is less concerned about the pol- information they wish. Police have doesn’t find the killer soon, society itics of her life choices and more totalitarian control over those feeds. could be at risk, everyone vulnera- about the killings. No judges, no due process, no pri- ble to similar attacks. Eventually, a Perhaps “Anon” qualifies as neo- vacy. If you try to hide something, suspect arrives – a hacker known as noir, desperately attempting to pick you’re a suspect (just like your The Girl (Amanda Seyfried), up where “Blade Runner” left off. weird friend who doesn’t have a whose entire existence seems to be But this isn’t as dark, detailed or photo courtesy of Netflix Facebook account). All for the erased. nihilistic. It’s too preachy, so let’s Clive Owen portrays detective Sal Frieland, who must solve a complicat- consider this more a futuristic detec- ed mystery in “Anon.” tive story leading up to a key piece of social commentary – more fun to talk about, but not half bad to enjoy. And when the killer starts to toy ing career is uneven to say the least. At just over an hour and a half, mod- with Sal’s memories, erasing the He always develops sci-fi concepts est easily describes what transpires, good ones and making him relive à la Philip K. Dick. That doesn’t while watchable more accurately the bad, we grasp exactly how bad always mean they work in his contextualizes the latest Netflix things can get if a techno-future films, but props for trying some- film, which outdoes most of its kind goes into auto-pilot, assuming times (“In Time” fits this bill). on the streaming platform (that’s not everything will be OK. What Perhaps his greatest achievement exactly a high bar). And during a “Anon” warns against is digital was writing “The Truman Show,” slow weekend at the box office, you hubris, technological advancement but ignoring his crowning could view much worse. as utopia. The internet was first “Gattaca” would be a shame. As “Anon” succeeds in developing a invented as part of a military exper- for “Anon,” he writes and directs a rich setting. A clean cityscape with iment to ensure important informa- well-placed, simple story that very little crime thanks to constant tion remained safely stored in sev- mostly works but hardly leaves a surveillance. A clear distinction eral places in case a central location lasting effect. between people’s abilities to pull up was attacked. So much emphasis “Anon” largely stumbles in its photo courtesy of Netflix stored information and their sepa- on digital spaces over analog ones final moments, laying it on thick. Amanda Seyfried stars as The Girl in “Anon,” a new sci-fi thriller from rate use of memories, which go results in the same dilemma. What Under the all-seeing eye, hiding director Andrew Niccol. unaffected – though this could’ve happens if the internet goes down? only draws more attention, so why been explored in a much deeper way Imagining every satellite and data bother at all? That question isn’t since a device that allows total recall center destroyed at once is far- relayed in subtext but directly of your past would definitely change fetched. But when materiality is asked. The answer couldn’t be how memory works (think about the replaced, something changes in a more on the nose, clearly falling in Saban Theatre presents ‘Soul Doctor’ transition from oral to written cul- society. What exactly remains is a the pro-privacy camp. The Broadway musical “Soul is located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. ture – how memory no longer need- topic worth exploring. Subtlety goes a long way, espe- Doctor: Journey of a Rock Star For information, call (888)645- ed to store so much on its own when Andrew Niccol imaginatively cially in science fiction that should Rabbi” runs at the Saban Theatre 5006, or visit souldoctor.com. paper helped replace it). asks such questions, but his direct- be much smarter than this. through May 13. The musical tells the fascinating story of the father of popular Jewish music, Shlomo Carlebach. A modern-day troubadour, Carlebach ignited the spirit of mil- lions around the world with his stir- ring melodies, engrossing story- telling and boundless love. Nineteen of Carlebach’s well- known songs are performed in this production, exploring the dramatic life of this cultural icon set in the transformative era of the love gen- eration. Carlebach’s life changed when he met the legendary jazz singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone at a Greenwich Village nightclub, who introduced him to gospel music. “Soul Doctor” dra- matizes Carlebach’s friendship with Simone; together, their music became an important voice of social change. Inspired by the music of Simone, Carlebach broke tradition by embracing the pop music of his generation. By performing to both Jews and non-Jews, he defied the Orthodox establishment and popu- larized Jewish music to appeal to a new generation who had left their religion behind. In the late 1960s, Carlebach moved to San Francisco’s Haight- Ashbury where he established the House of Love and Prayer, a hippie center for Jewish music and learn- ing. During this period, Carlebach played concerts worldwide and inspired millions. On his journey, he also joined legends Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Pete Seeger and Jefferson Airplane on stage. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com, or by calling (866)448-7849. The Saban Theatre Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 May 10, 2018

Subway’s future route could include West Hollywood West Hollywood residents priori- contribute to combine with a From page 1 tize issues such as homelessness, public-private partnership and affordable housing and earth- other ways to generate funding. quake retrofitting. “I’m sure that the public didn’t the segment located within the “I don’t think this is really what feel that that was the end of the city, according to city staff, our constituents bargained for discussion, that there weren’t totalling approximately $42 mil- when they voted for this,” she going to be other funds that lion to $66 million of the $1.4 bil- said. “I think yes, we’d all like to might have to be generated to lion to $2.2 billion estimate. To see it accelerated, but … we need support bringing Metro to West comply with Metro’s Measure M to have a point where we say, Hollywood,” Heilman said. photo courtesy of National Park Service Early Project Delivery Strategy, ‘OK, we’ve done a lot, we’ve During public comment, the accelerating the project would done enough, we put $1.2 million only two residents to speak also cost an additional $70 million already into this effort just since about the resolution said they to $550 million, depending on 2015.’” supported it. Researchers begin monitoring L.A. factors such as the alignment and But other council members said “It’s, I think, very important to project delivery schedule. That the resolution could help the city continue engaging with Metro, funding could come from a local achieve its longtime goal of and, as the resolution states, to River wildlife with remote cameras sales tax, bonds, private invest- bringing rail into the city. cooperate and collaborate with National Park Service researchers The cameras monitor specific ment, or state or federal funds. “It’s indicative of not only our large neighboring city to pre- recently installed 39 cameras in and locations four times a year for a Measure M was approved by who we want to be as a city in sent a unified front to Metro that around 30 miles of the Los Angeles month each time, easily generating approximately 71 percent of terms of being transit-friendly we are actually working together River and some of its tributaries in an estimated 5,000 pictures to ana- county voters in November 2016, and innovative and the first in to be prepared as soon as possi- hopes of understanding how wildlife lyze each round. There are 39 cam- including more than 84 percent of answering the call of Measure M ble to have a shovel-ready pro- are using urban park lands and, more eras that run along a transect, a line West Hollywood voters. It added to do exactly what needs to be ject,” West Hollywood resident specifically, the Los Angeles River. across a habitat or part of a habitat, a 0.5 percent sales tax for trans- done in order to bring rail to our Kevin Burton said. This is important, David roughly following the Los Angeles portation and indefinitely extend- community,” Councilwoman “The idea of being the first Szymanski, superintendent of Santa River and a spur up Caballero Creek ed an existing 0.5 percent tax for Lindsey Horvath said, “but it’s city to do this I think would Monica Mountains National into Marvin Braude Mulholland transportation that was scheduled also exactly why our Metro CEO carry a lot of weight with Recreation Area, said, because the Gateway Park. The transect will be to expire in 2039. [Phillip A. Washington] was Metro,” said Dan Wentzel, chair biggest conservation challenge fac- divided into 13 sections that each The City Council voted 3-1 to chosen to lead Metro, because he of West Hollywood’s ing the Santa Monica Mountains is run about 3.1 miles long and about support the resolution. has been a partner in bringing Transportation Commission, not- its isolation. If animals are using the 1.25 miles (or five kilometers by two Councilman John D’Amico was private dollars to these public ing the city’s overwhelming sup- L.A. River to move between park kilometers) out from each side of the absent. projects to help with accelera- port for past ballot initiatives that lands in the mountains and open river. Councilwoman Lauren Meister, tion.” provided financing for Metro. “I spaces in the city, that is a positive Each section will host three cam- who voted against the resolution, Mayor John Heilman said the think being the first city would be sign. eras, which are motion activated. cited the uncertainty of the align- city would have to be “mindful” something that would be very The L.A. River Wildlife Camera One camera will be in and directly ment and internal polling showing about how much it’s willing to appealing.” Project has been funded entirely adjacent to the river. The other two through philanthropic support and cameras have been placed in open made possible by the work of volun- space within the section, which hap- teers. The Santa Monica Mountains pens to be within the Los Angeles Fund and the Lush Cosmetics River Improvement Overlay Foundation provided funding, and District. Teachers receive shoes for Appreciation Week nine groups across the metropolitan Since 1996, the National Park Deborah Glass, a third grade who are tuned in to fashion, so area are helping to install and moni- Service has been studying carni- From page 1 teacher at Hancock Park School. with Ccilus they can feel great tor the remote camera traps. vores in and around the Santa “And the shoes are really cool. and be stylish.” The groups are Citizens for L.A. Monica Mountains to determine I’m just shocked. There was a Fadlon, who connected Ccilu Wildlife, Friends of Griffith Park, how they survive in an increasingly and staff at Hancock Park School, rumor going around and no one with Hancock Park Elementary, Friends of the L.A. River, Heal the fragmented and urbanized environ- that you’re truly the sole of our knew what was going on. This is wanted to use the donation to not Bay, the Los Angeles Conservation ment. During the course of the study, kids’ education. You have really so fun!” only celebrate the philanthropic Corps, the Nature Conservancy, the biologists have studied more than big shoes to fill and we must tread Ccilu makes lightweight shoe brand, but to show his own National Wildlife Federation, the 356 bobcats, 156 coyotes and 65 lightly to even imagine our school footwear – from sneakers to san- personal appreciation for the San Fernando Valley chapter of the mountain lions. without you,” she quipped. “I dals and boots – in vibrant colors school as well. Audubon Society and the Angeles For information, visit don’t think I can lace up my and durable, sporty designs. “ As a parent with a kindergart- Chapter of the Sierra Club. nps.gov/samo words today with too many com- During the Hancock Park School ner at Hancock Park, I, along with pliments for you because it is real- event, there were 20 different the other parents, feel enormous ly on the heels of your great lead- styles for men and women for gratitude for the dedication and ership and support that our kids teachers to choose. commitment the teachers have for succeed.” “They’re seriously comfort- our children,” he explained. Onstage, Isack Fadlon, a able,” Glass added. “They’re nice. “Ccilu USA ... is committed to Beverly Hills adds two landmarks Revival style, represents a period of Hancock Park School parent and I like them.” supporting local communities in From page 1 owner of Sportie LA, an indepen- The donation to the school was the U.S. and around the world. multifamily residential develop- dent footwear store on Melrose a part of Ccilu’s When they approached us about ment that took place in Beverly Avenue, unveiled a large wall of #StepForwardGiveBack cam- partnering on some community- “I hope it continues to serve our Hills between the 1920s and 1960s, stacked shoeboxes. Invited to dig paign, an initiative during which driven events in the L.A. area, I community,” Councilman Lester according to city staff. Located at through the options and find their the footwear brand plans to give saw a perfect fit.” Friedman said. 157 S. Crescent Drive, the site con- size and preferred style, teachers 100,000 pairs of shoes to children The smiles and laughs from the Councilwoman Lili Bosse called sists of a two-story multifamily littered the floor with tissue paper around the world. As Ccilu school staff as they checked out it one of the most “incredible, icon- apartment building with a detached and empty boxes as they eagerly Footwear founder and CEO the shoes indicated their own grat- ic landmarks in our city.” garage. Its notable features include tried on the footwear. Wilson Hsu shared in a statement, itude for the event. The station, located near City its roof with four sloping sides, “I think it’s a fantastic and such “We should seize every opportu- “It’s nice to be appreciated, and Hall and the Wallis Annenberg brick chimney and stoops and plas- a sweet idea. Usually for teachers, nity to #ThankATeacher for their we work hard, we do. But we also Center for the Performing Arts, was ter-molded belt course. The archi- we get food – which we love – but dedication and impact on our chil- do it because we love it, right? So considered for designation in 2013. tect is unknown. to get something like this is so fun dren. Also, teachers spend their it’s sweet when parents acknowl- But, due to a lack of support by the The city of Beverly Hills has a and it’s so different,” said day on their feet in front of kids edge it,” Glass said. property’s owners at the time, it four-step process for landmark des- was never formally considered by ignation. First, the City Council or the City Council. According to a the Cultural Heritage Commission report in Curbed Los Angeles, Glen considers the property’s eligibility Leisure, a member of the family for landmark designation. Then, the Former councilman hosting hikes from Griffith Park that owns the station, was con- director of community develop- The Los Angeles Parks Foundation Councilman Tom LaBonge. The first Griffith Observatory and the L.A. cerned about restrictions for future ment completes a preliminary eval- has joined forces with Airbnb to host hike was held on May 5, and guests Zoo. LaBonge, affectionately known uses that designation would uation and schedules a public hear- four exclusive hikes curated by for- can select from either of the next two as “Mr. L.A.,” will guide participants impose. But council members had ing, followed by the Cultural mer Los Angeles City Council Saturdays to join hikes in Griffith on a two-mile hike while providing previously indicated that they Heritage Commission nominating Park. insight on the park’s legacy and its would be open to consider the prop- the property for consideration by Answers From Page 16 Beginning at the Griffith regional topography with spectacular erty for other uses. According to the the council. The council then votes Observatory, managed by Recreation views of the Hollywood sign, sur- terms of the designation, the city on whether to designate the proper- and Parks, hikers will traverse the rounding mountain ranges and the will oversee any proposed renova- ty and place it on the Beverly Hills landscape and make their way to downtown Los Angeles skyline. tions, additions or demolition for Register of Historic Properties. iconic Mt. Hollywood. This urban The Los Angeles Parks Foundation the properties. Benefits for the owners of desig- nature escape is bound to be engaging is a nonprofit created to support the “It will hopefully be here for nated properties include the ability and unique for locals and visitors city of Los Angeles Department of many, many years to come,” to acquire a Historic Incentive alike. Recreation and Parks. The mission of Councilman John Mirisch, who Permit from the city, which can The 1,400 acres of Griffith Park the foundation is to enhance, expand, asked the council to consider the grant waivers for development stand alone as one of the most well preserve, and promote recreation and station’s designation last standards in the interest of preserv- known wilderness parks in the nation parks for the people of Los Angeles. September, said. ing the property, or a Mills Act with an extensive sytem of hiking For information, visit laparksfoun- The Weller-Schreiber Apartment Contract, which provides tax relief trails, golf courses, picnic areas, the dation.org. Building, designed in the French for historic properties. 22 May 10, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Miracle Mile construction continues along Wilshire Marlborough students listen From page 1 to survivor Betty Cohen Ninth-graders from “L’Dor V’Dor,” or “from genera- phone number. You can also track Marlborough School visited the tion to generation,” L’Dough the location and you can acquire Los Angeles Museum of the V’Dough invites participants to their text messages.” Holocaust last week for a tour and braid and bake challah or cookies The FCC has been dealing with talk by Holocaust survivor Betty with survivors at the museum, the issue, and last year urged com- Cohen. synagogues and school campuses. munications service providers to Students stayed to give Betty a While kneading the dough, stu- use security best practices recom- hug and tell her what an inspira- dents and survivors share, remem- mended by the Communications tion she is, even forsaking part of ber and bond – one generation to Security, Reliability, and their lunch hour to do so. This the next – in an environment con- Interoperability Council, a federal week, Marlborough student and ducive to asking questions and advisory committee to the FCC. museum teen board member encouraging dialogue. The casual “They’re trying to fix it, and it’s Eleanor Hawley hosted a L’Dough setting emulates a dinner conver- not that easy,” Lieu said. V’Dough program with survivors sation, providing an entry point Subway construction along at the school. and safe place for students as Wilshire Boulevard has coincided L’Dough V’Dough is a unique young as third graders through with the Academy Museum’s own and meaningful program that con- adults to learn about this compli- construction as it plans to open its nects students, young adults and cated history and engage on a per- doors next year. families with Holocaust survivors sonal level with survivors in “We work our way around photo by Luke Harold for intergenerational dialogue, important, age-appropriate con- Metro construction, we bring exploration of personal narratives, versations, focused on the Museums including LACMA, the Craft and Folk Art Museum and the donor prospects to the site, donors and learning about Jewish life Holocaust, Jewish culture and her- to the site, visitors and VIPs to the Petersen Automotive Museum joined a panel to discuss the Purple before, during and after the itage, and social action. site,” said Katharine DeShaw, the Line Extension construction. Holocaust. For information, visit Academy Museum’s managing Evoking the Hebrew phrase lamoth.org. director of advancement and City/Constellation Boulevard sta- exhibits that the Petersen has external relations. “Our staff of tion. The $2.53 billion segment is undergone. about 50 are very actively in the expected to be completed in 2025. “We’re here to be a part of the neighborhood.” Suzanne Isken, executive direc- museum community, to be a part The Los Angeles Metropolitan tor of the Craft and Folk Art of telling the story of Los Angeles, Transportation Authority’s Purple Museum, mentioned the partner- of kind of looking inward a little Line Extension project, which will ships the museum has with local bit about saying ‘hey, we’re a pret- extend the subway to Westwood, parking lots for the convenience of ty important place,’ and if it wasn’t is scheduled for completion in visitors. for the automobile, we wouldn’t 2026. Metro launched its “Eat, “Living in a vibrant city like look like we do now,” Kendall Shop, Play” campaign to promote L.A., construction and traffic are said. “And consequently, if it was- businesses affected by ongoing just part of our lives,” she said. “I n’t for the automobile, we construction for the Purple Line, imagine it’s kind of like being wouldn’t need the Purple Line.” and the Regional Connector and pregnant. It’s very, very inconve- John Rice, marketing director at Crenshaw/LAX transit projects. nient, but in the end it’s pretty life- LACMA, highlighted some of the Phase 1 of the Purple Line pro- changing, and I think we’re going museum’s upcoming exhibits and ject, scheduled to open in 2023, to end up with a Metro and some ensured it would continue to be a will take the subway from Western great museums.” “vital magnet” on the Miracle Avenue to La Cienega Boulevard, Leslie Kendall, curator at the Mile. via Wilshire Boulevard. Earlier Petersen Automotive Museum, “Our audiences of course come this year, Metro broke ground on said he’s known “almost nothing from throughout L.A., California Phase 2, from Wilshire and La but change” with the renovations and internationally,” he said. “And Cienega boulevards to the Century and changes to accommodate new that will continue to be the case.” photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 May 10, 2018

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