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Volume 31 No. 14 Serving West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities April 8, 2021 Wunderlich takes over Anger after murder in Beverly Grove n Some worry encampment may as Beverly Hills mayor be at heart of public n Two-time mayor Bosse named vice mayor safety issues BY CAMERON KISZLA BY EDWIN FOLVEN

Beverly Hills Mayor Robert Police have increased patrols Wunderlich was sworn into office and have made crime reduction in on April 6, replacing outgoing Beverly Grove a high priority Mayor Lester Friedman, who will after a homicide on March 29 continue to serve as a City Council claimed the life of a 31-year-old member. resident of the 6600 block of In his opening remarks and in a Maryland Drive. previously recorded video, Los Angeles Police Department Wunderlich stressed the importance officials also confirmed that the of helping the city recover from the suspect, Enoch Conners, 32, is coronavirus pandemic and of believed to have stabbed the vic- emphasizing the “community feel tim, Gabriel Donnay, while com- of Beverly Hills that we all love so mitting a burglary at Donnay’s photo by Justin Sayers much.” residence. Conners, who police An encampment on Orange Street near San Vicente Boulevard has “We want Beverly Hills to be a think was a transient, is believed caused concerns about crime in Beverly Grove. to have fled the scene and entered place where businesses want to photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills locate, that visitors want to come to, Mayor Robert Wunderlich another residence just north in the Friends, family members and sup- Street near San Vicente and La and to do that, we have to adapt 6600 block of Fifth Street, where porters gathered at Donnay’s resi- Cienega boulevards has been the somewhat to directions in which the he stabbed himself and died. dence on April 3 for a vigil in the source of much frustration for res- world is moving and also to rein- goal by featuring several local per- Police found his body during a victim’s honor. Some people in idents, some of whom claim peo- force some of the things we already formers during the installation cere- search of the neighborhood after the neighborhood believe the sus- ple in the encampment have com- have in place,” Wunderlich said. mony, including singer Ariana neighbors called police about the pect, who police think was staying mitted other crimes in the sur- Wunderlich wants Beverly Hills Escalante and poet and Beverly burglary and the victim was in his car in the neighborhood, rounding neighborhood. to use its homegrown talent and Hills High School senior Sophie found. represents a larger threat posed by “People are getting hurt, people existing attributes to position itself Donnay’s death has sparked people who are unhoused in the for future success. He accented this See Wunderlich page 21 outrage in the community. area. An encampment on Orange See Murder page 21 West Hollywood fills positions on Billboard a spectacular ‘revolutionary’ social justice task force headache for neighbors BY JUSTIN SAYERS n WeHo residents in the area claim the billboard’s bright advertisements are impair- The West Hollywood City claim sign is too bright ing their quality of life. Council finalized appointments on Jerome Cleary, who lives a April 5 to the city’s new nine-mem- BY CAMERON KISZLA block and a half west of the bill- ber social justice task force, which board, said the billboard creates the council hopes will give a voice The brightness of the Sunset an “illumination” in his apart- to marginalized members of the Spectacular billboard in West ment, and he’s reached out to the community and will address issues Hollywood is drawing com- city of West Hollywood to com- of systemic racism. plaints from neighbors. plain. The council members appointed The digital billboard at 8775 “The colors in my living room, nine people to the task force: Sunset Blvd., which is owned by it’s a giant slideshow, and I’m a Jonathan K. Wilson, Chela C. Orange Barrel Media, began Demuir, Dawn C. Williams, operating on March 30, and some See Billboard page 22 Shannon Morton, Marcus Wilson- Smith, Daniel Zamipla, Krupa Desai, Jorge S. Seperak and Giselle Y. Washington. The first meeting is tentatively scheduled in May, with a date and time still to be deter- photo by Justin Sayers mined. The task force includes members of the LGBT community, business The task force was initially sug- owners, and Black and Indigenous representatives. gested by Councilwoman Sepi Shyne, who had envisioned it as an Shyne said when the council ing community safety. But ulti- opportunity to brainstorm solutions members interviewed applicants mately, many applicants said they to address issues of systemic racism before making their selections, just didn’t feel safe and welcome. and to suggest policy changes to the some of the issues that arose includ- She said she was pleased with the City Council. She made the cre- ed lack of access to housing and selections, as the board consists of ation of the task force a priority dur- owning a business, as well as issues photo by Cameron Kiszla ing her campaign for council. with police brutality and reimagin- See WeHo page 22 The Sunset Spectacular billboard lit up the Strip March 30. 2 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CALENDAR

Mid City West council finalized lowed by a reading of Melvin Titled “Art Deco Entertainment New West Ishmael Johnson’s play Venues of the Post-Prohibition Years: “Revolutionary Genocide,” about A Postcard Pictorial,” the program Symphony William Lorenzo Patterson (por- examines five theater and entertain- after tiebreakers end election Grammy-winning conductor Michael trayed by actor Danny Glover) and ment complexes built in the 1930s. Christie will lead the New West By Justin sayers categories: three homeowner repre- Robeson (Guillory). Admission is Each venue represents examples of art Symphony in a “Tour of Iran,” part of sentatives, five renter representa- free but reservations are required. deco and streamline moderne de-sign. the orchestra’s The Los Angeles city clerk’s tives, six nonprofit representatives, therobeytheatrecompany.org/our- The presenta- Global Sounds, office has completed the tiebreakers six business representatives, seven events. tion will be for the last two spots on the Mid City geographic zone representatives and Local Cultures highlighted by West Community Council, finaliz- eight at-large representatives. series running vintage post- ing the results of the election for the The homeowner representatives from Thursday, cards and April 8, through Culinary history 35-seat neighborhood council ahead are Valerie Jaffee Washburn, Shem The Culinary Historians of Southern ephemera. Ad- Sunday, April of their April 13 meeting. J. Bitterman and Don Whitehead. California presents “The Strangest vance registra- 11. The series Ryan Weisert was elected as Zone The renter representatives are Lynda Cooking Methods in the World” with tion is required, will focus on historian and author Richard Foss on and three cock- 6 representative after Barbara Gallen La Rose, Adam Gerber, Lauren centuries-old Iranian poetic, musical Saturday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m., via tail recipes will be provided for prepa- withdrew from the tiebreaker, while Borchard, Tyler Lambert-Perkins and cultural influences on the West. It Zoom. Foss will explore how people ration during the presentation. Tickets Thao Tran was elected to the Zone 7 and Xander Wikstrom. The nonprof- begins with a pre-concert talk with have cooked with unusual heat are $10 for ADSLA members, $14 for representative seat after winning a it representatives are Arnali Ray, UCLA senior lecturer David Ravetch sources throughout history. People non-members. adsla.org. drawing of the lots against Roxanne Lindsey Chase, Lyndsey Bonomolo, on April 8, at 6 p.m., followed by a have cooked using heat from volca- Arvizu, according to Josué Marcus, Ghermayn Baker, Daniel Schoorl “Cultural Insights” program on April noes, hot springs, automobile engines, a spokesman for the city clerk’s and Andrew Werner. The business 9, at 7 p.m., and a “Meet the Artists” household appli- Nat Geo Live office. representatives are Lauren Nichols, event on April 10, at 7 p.m. Mezzo- ances, weapons Photographers Danielle Villasana, The tiebreaking process for the Isack Fadlon, Jenny Morataya, soprano Sasha Cooke and Iranian and other meth- Miora Rajaonary and Saiyna Bashir neighborhood elections is to draw Maria Malbas, Michael Schneider instrumentalists Pejman Hadadi and ods. The light- join photo editor Jennifer Samuel in lots, where candidates typically and Will Hackner. The geographic Masoud Rezaei will join the sympho- hearted program conversation on their latest project for draw for wooden straws, Marcus zone representatives are Daniel ny for the main concert on April 11, at focuses on culi- National Geographic on Wednesday, 3 p.m. It will also feature works by said. The process has to be done in Kopec (Zone 1), Nasim Kablan nary innovation April 14, at 7 p.m. The event is part of Handel, Rameau, Gounod and public view, and candidates or their (Zone 2), Amy Goldenberg (Zone from prehistory the Nat Geo Live series presented by Mozart. Tickets are $25. newwest- designated representatives are 3), Dale Kandall (Zone 4), Andrea to present day. the Broad Stage. The photographers symphony.org/2020-21-virtual-sea- requested to be present. Guttag (Zone 5), Weisert (Zone 6) Admission is free but reservations are have challenged stereotypes and son/tour-of-iran. More than 70 candidates ran for and Tran (Zone 7). The at-large rep- required. eventbrite.com/e/culinary- amplified women’s stories world-

the Mid City West Community resentatives are Taylor Holland, history-program-the-strangest-cook- wide. They came together to docu- Council, which represents areas Melissa Algaze, David Mann, ing-methods-in-the-world-tickets- ment the impact of migration on including Park La Brea, the Melrose Benjamin Kram, Nanette Barrutia, Paul Robeson 145988464427. women around the globe in a National Geographic magazine fea- and Fairfax districts, Beverly Grove Christian La Mont, J. Keith Van and Miracle Mile. The election, Straaten and Sky Whitehead. tribute ture and online stories. A Q&A ses- The Robey Theatre Company pre- which featured all mail-in ballots, The next meeting will be held on sion follows the presentation. Tickets sents a virtual birthday celebration Outdoor comedy start at $20. thebroadstage.org. was held last month. Zoom on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. For for Paul Robeson on Friday, April 9, Join comedians Bill Devlin, Jamie The 35 seats are broken into six information, visit midcitywest.org. at 6 p.m. Robeson (1898-1976), an Kennedy, Fritz Coleman and Kevin actor, singer, athlete, civil rights Nealon for an outdoor comedy per- DakhaBrakha activist and humanitarian, is the formance on Saturday, April 10, at 8 UCLA’s Center for the Art of inspiration for the Robey Theatre p.m., in the Hollywood Irish Import Performance presents DakhaBrakha Company. The Shop parking lot. The show is part of performing on Thursday, April 15, at New relief fund helps property program will fea- Devlin’s Comedy and Cocktail series, 7 p.m., via CAP UCLA Online. The ture remarks by which is being held outdoors during quartet DakhaBrakha performs a mix the theater com- the pandemic. Chairs will be physi- of Ukrainian folk melodies, punk and owners with mortgage grants pany’s producing cally-distanced and masks are pop, hip-hop, urban avant-garde the- required. Tickets are $15. 742 Vine The Los Angeles County L.A. County Mortgage Relief artistic director ater and traditional instrumentation St. (323)498-4445. billdevlin.com. from around the world. The name Department of Consumer and Program, a partnership to provide Ben Guillory and a short piece by DakhaBrakha means “give/take” in Business Affairs has announced the $5.5 million in relief to property Randy Ross titled the old Ukrainian language and it owners who have been adversely “Essie’s Paul,” about Robeson and Art Deco Society reflects the group’s resilience and affected by the COVID-19 pandem- his wife, Eslanda “Essie” Cardozo The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles philosophy. The performance was ic. Grants of up to $20,000 will be Goode Robeson. Actress, songwriter invites guests to join “Cocktails filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine, exclusively available. and vocalist Cydney Wayne Davis Across America,” a virtual trip with for CAP UCLA Online. Admission is “Like many others, property will perform her original composi- authors Diane Lapis and Anne Peck- free but reservations are required. owners have been struggling tion “Don’t Give Up the Fight,” fol- Davis on Sunday, April 11, at 4 p.m. cap.ucla.edu. Founded 1946 through no fault of their own,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. Janice Hahn, 4th District. “We 4TH FLOOR designed the mortgage relief pro- BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 gram to deliver urgently needed (323)933-5518 economic relief and counseling ser- BEVERLYPRESS.COM vices to more property owners across Los Angeles County.” MAILING ADRESS: The mortgage relief program will P.O. 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throughout Los Angeles,” added Carolyn Ramsay, executive director ‘We’re just trying to do our part’ of the LAPF and former staffer for n Parks foundation – the former caretaker’s cottage – as the late City Councilman Tom a nursery and example garden, said LaBonge, who helped secure the nursery, garden focuses Katherine Pakradouni, native plant grant that will fund the nursery’s on sustainability and horticulturist and project and pro- restoration. gram manager for the LAPF. The LAPF site, which is current- education “What we’re going to do is ly under construction and features model a sustainable and biodiverse contributions from landscape archi- BY CAMERON KISZLA landscape here, as well as include tects Studio-MLA and nonprofit nursery components on the site project Grown in LA, will feature a Nestled in a canyon in Griffith where we will be growing plants for plant nursery area and demonstra- Park, the Commonwealth Nursery park projects that we already have tion garden that highlights mea- began more than 90 years ago as a coming up, because we know the sures such as a graywater system place for the plants of Los Angeles terraces are going to get renovated. for fruit trees, hillside stabilization parks and public buildings to grow. We don’t know how long that’s techniques and a ramp made of Now, the site just north of going to be. And there is such a reused sidewalk concrete, asphalt, Commonwealth Avenue will also hunger for kind of ecological decomposed granite from the hill- restoration-type projects,” side and even an abandoned bath- be home to the growth of ideas photo by Cameron Kiszla about sustainability and native Pakradouni said. room sink, Pakradouni said. Two acres of growing space at Griffith Park will be renovated later this year. plants. “This project not only demon- “What we wanted to do was Two acres of terraces that serve strates the gardening techniques of clean up the site to get waste off the as a plant nursery are set to be ren- native plant gardening, but it’s also site that was just clutter and urban Agnelenos should consider when plants will have to be cut back or ovated before the end of this year, adjacent to this nursery where the refuse, and use that as the building looking to plant at home. cut down to lower the risk of wild- so the Los Angeles Parks city is soon going to revive the blocks of this ramp,” she said. “It’s hard to go wrong with a fire to buildings. Foundation is using its headquarters native plant cultivation for parks Not everyone has abandoned native coast live oak, or a native “A lot of people also don’t know sinks and old pieces of sidewalk Engelmann oak or any of our local that some of the brush that they’re they can use to build a ramp, but the oak species,” Pakradouni said. supposed to be clearing might be garden is intended to show mem- Those oak species, from their rare species, it might be protected bers of the public, who will be able limbs and leaves to the acorns they tree species or subspecies that are to view it by appointment, and drop, support creatures from cater- not actually supposed to be cut,” school groups on field trips how to pillars to hawks and deer, all of Pakradouni said. “There’s a severe craft their own sustainable gardens which are found near the lack of education, and so that’s at home. Commonwealth Nursery, which what we’re kind of hoping, that this “It’s not just the outcome that we Pakradouni described as “a very, will set the hook for that kind of want to demonstrate, it’s the very rich, biodiverse pocket.” learning.” process,” Pakradouni said. “Growing these plants prevents Ramsay said that kind of educa- The nursery and garden will also the loss of native bird and wildlife tion will be critical as the chal- feature native plants, which are species,” Ramsay said. lenges of climate change continue more beneficial for the local In addition to the garden and and increase in the coming years. ecosystem than non-native flora. nursery, the LAPF headquarters is “It feels that we’re reaching a For instance, certain trees, especial- also demonstrating fire-prevention critical point as a species, and we ly local varieties of oaks, are more strategies, such as leaving areas have to learn how to support the life photo by Cameron Kiszla adapted to tolerate drought, are rel- unplanted around the former care- of this planet in every way, not just A ramp at the Los Angeles Parks Foundation headquarters was crafted atively more fire-resistant and sup- taker’s home and utilizing sprin- plants but animals and fish and all using broken pieces of sidewalk, bricks and even an abandoned sink, port local wildlife, Pakradouni said, klers that focus on protecting the wildlife,” she said. “We’re just try- demonstrating how discarded items can actually beautify an area. and those are the types of trees house so – ideally – fewer trees and ing to do our part.” 4 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Auto theft suspect crashes Drugs, cash and gold seized at U.S. Private Vaults n Authorities allege after pursuit in Beverly Hills illegal goods were kept n Crash injures three, Boulevard and Camden Drive. in safe deposit boxes They attempted to pull over the who are recovering driver but he refused to stop and a By edwin folven short pursuit occurred, police By edwin folven said. A three-count federal indictment The suspect’s vehicle crashed was unsealed on April 2 detailing Beverly Hills Police into another car at Wilshire alleged criminal acts committed by Department officers arrested a Boulevard and Doheny Drive. U.S. Private Vaults, a business locat- 29-year-old man from Santa Two occupants of the second ed at 9182 W. Olympic Blvd. in Clarita on April 5 after he led vehicle were injured, as well as a Beverly Hills. them on a pursuit in an allegedly pedestrian in a nearby crosswalk. The indictment names U.S. stolen vehicle, crashed and All three were taken to hospitals Private Vaults Inc., which is based in injured three people, including a and have since been released and Nevada, but does not name its owner pedestrian. are recovering, BHPD Capt. Max or any employees. It lists three The suspect, Daniel Allen, has Subin said. counts alleging the company been charged with felony vehicle The suspect refused to exit the allowed customers to store con- evasion, possession of a stolen vehicle after the collision, police trolled substances such as oxycontin, vehicle and resisting arrest. Allen said. The BHPD’s crisis negotia- fentanyl and other drugs in safe refused to surrender after the tion and SWAT teams were called deposit boxes; that it conspired to crash, and a SWAT team was and a “chemical irritant” was offer safe deposit boxes for the pur- photo by Justin Sayers called in to take him into custody, deployed inside the vehicle at pose of hiding currency, gold and Federal authorities raided U.S. Private Vaults in Beverly Hills on March 22 police said. approximately 8:30 p.m. The sus- other valuables from the govern- and confiscated cash, gold, drugs, firearms and other valuables. The incident started at approx- pect exited and was taken into ment; and that at least one employee imately 4:40 p.m., when patrol custody without further incident, was involved with arranging sales of officers located a vehicle alleged- police said. cocaine, marijuana and hash oil at helped agents locate some of the Paul and showed it had been in busi- ly stolen in Santa Clarita travel- Bail for Allen was set at the site. money and the agents found other ness in California since July 2016. ing at high speeds near Wilshire $75,000. Agents from the Federal Bureau of currency on their own during the An accompanying document on the Investigation and the Drug search. Secretary of State’s website shows Enforcement Administration served a Federal authorities are holding the U.S. Private Vaults has been regis- search warrant at the business on evidence seized at U.S. Private Vaults tered to conduct business in Nevada March 22 and seized drugs, firearms and have begun forfeiture proceed- since July 2011. Defendant allegedly defrauded and large amounts of gold bullion and ings in court. It is unclear whether U.S. Private Vaults advertised that cash, including “stacks of $100 bills,” criminal charges will be filed against it offered safe deposit boxes that are among other valuables, from the safe the owners or employees, or those more secure than those in banks. On deposit boxes. who rented the vaults. The investiga- its website, the company said its investors out of $227 million “The largest boxes typically con- tion remains ongoing and no new main vault was designed to with- A Beverlywood resident was acquire the rights to any title we pur- tained over $1 million in cash each. information was released by federal stand natural disasters. Access to the arrested on April 6 on a federal crim- chase prior to us releasing funds for Drug-detecting dogs alerted [law authorities as of April 7. safe deposit boxes required biomet- inal complaint alleging that he the film,” the affidavit read. enforcement officers] to most of the A search of the California ric identification using technology embezzled $227 million from Instead of using the funds to stashes of cash, but not all,” read an Secretary of State’s records listed the that scans a user’s hand. The busi- investors in film projects. acquire films and make distribution affidavit in support of the indictment, business’ chief executive officer and ness was closed after the search war- Zachary Joseph Horwitz, 34, who deals, Horwitz allegedly operated which further explained that dogs chief financial officer as Mark J. rant was served. has used the screen name “Zach 1inMM Capital as a Ponzi scheme, Avery,” was taken into custody by using victims’ money to repay earli- the FBI and the criminal complaint er investors and fund his lifestyle, was unsealed during Horwitz’s ini- including the purchase of a $6-mil- tial appearance on April 6 in United lion Beverlywood residence, prose- Man dies after being struck by cars on Wilton Place States District Court. Horwitz is cutors said. By edwin folven cles struck the victim and both dri- of Medical Examiner-Coroner charged with wire fraud and faces a The scheme allegedly began in vers stopped and remained at the reported. The victim’s name was not potential maximum sentence of 20 2015 and occurred over five years. A man was killed on April 1 when scene. released pending identification and years in prison. Investment firms entered into a he was struck by one vehicle and run The unidentified victim was notification of next of kin. The criminal complaint alleges series of six- or 12-month promisso- over by another near the intersection struck at approximately 9:45 p.m. by Investigators said alcohol and victims invested $227 million in a ry notes with 1inMM Capital based of Wilton Place and Santa Monica a vehicle traveling north on Wilton drugs were not a factor. The victim scheme based on false claims by on Horwitz’s statements. The funds Boulevard. Place, and was struck again seconds was crossing outside of a crosswalk Horowitz that their money would be supplied under each note were sup- The Los Angeles Police later. Police and paramedics when he was struck, police said. The used to acquire licensing rights to posed to provide money for 1inMM Department initially announced that responded to 911 calls and the vic- investigation is ongoing, and anyone films that HBO and Netflix had Capital to acquire the rights to a spe- it was a hit-and-run collision and tim was taken to a hospital, where he who witnessed the collision is urged agreed to distribute abroad, particu- cific film. Despite Horwitz’s claims, that three vehicles were involved, was pronounced dead at 10:25 p.m., to call West Traffic Division detec- larly in Latin America. representatives for Netflix and HBO but later determined only two vehi- the Los Angeles County Department tives at (213)473-0234. According to an affidavit in sup- have denied the companies engaged port of the complaint, Horwitz in any business with Horwitz or solicited people to invest in his com- 1inMM Capital, the affidavit read. pany – 1inMM Capital LLC – which Investors grew suspicious after he claimed would use the funds to 1inMM Capital began defaulting on purchase regional distribution rights notes in 2019, according to the affi- to films and then license the rights to davit. Netflix and HBO. Horwitz provided Private investment firms have promotional materials to investors transferred approximately $227 mil- that claimed 1inMM Capital offered lion to 1inMM Capital, prosecutors “safe” investments because “we allege. Horwitz, through 1inMM receive confirmation from each of Capital, has allegedly defaulted on our outputs indicating their desire to all the promissory notes. Justice program helps people find jobs The Los Angeles County Office ed to support themselves and their of Diversion and Reentry, together families through long-term with six community-based partner employment. Skills training and organizations, recently launched paid work experience will help par- Skills and Experience for the ticipants earn industry-recognized Careers of Tomorrow, a $4 million credentials. Financial assistance, annual program to help people who stipends during skills training, paid have been involved in the justice work experience and incentive pay- system develop the skills they need ments for participation and job for well-paying jobs. Offered retention will be offered, as well as across Los Angeles County, the supportive services such as mental program combines an innovative health and coaching from staff who sector-based approach with ser- have lived experience with the jus- vices tailored to the needs of those tice system. The program’s goal is it serves. to serve 500 participants in its first Known as SECTOR, the pro- year. gram will provide justice-system- For information, visit involved adults with the help need- dhs.lacounty.gov. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 5 April 8, 2021 6 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

L.A. County Commission on Subway station tribute may be coming Insurance reelects officers down the line for Tom LaBonge The Los Angeles County Children, Youth and Their BY EDWIN FOLVEN Commission on Insurance has Families and served as the sec- unanimously reelected Scott J. ond-youngest commissioner in Former Los Angeles City Svonkin to serve as its chair- the history of the city of Los Councilman Tom LaBonge, who man for the 19th consecutive Angeles. died on Jan. 7, has been memorial- year. In that capacity, he served as ized by having a peak above Svonkin was first appointed to an advisor to the mayor and City Griffith Park named after him and a the commission in November Council for policy regarding hot dog at Pink’s Hot Dogs created 1997 by former Los Angeles children, youth and their fami- in his honor. County Supervisor Zev lies, including health insurance. The next tribute may be at the Yaroslavsky, 3rd District, and Ruiz serves as district representa- future Wilshire/La Brea subway sta- was re-appointed in 2017 by cur- tive for Assemblywoman tion on Metro’s Purple Line rent 3rd District Supervisor Autumn R. Burke (D-Marina del Extension project. The Metro Board Sheila Kuehl. He is an elected Rey), where he advises her on of Directors is considering dedicat- member of the Los Angeles lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- ing the station in honor of LaBonge, Community College District gender issues and education, who represented the Los Angeles Board of Trustees, and fellow environment and insurance City Council’s 4th District from commissioners noted he has issues. 2001-15 and was an ardent support- shown leadership and a tireless Duties of the 10-member com- er of the subway project under work ethic befitting this selec- mission include apprising the Wilshire Boulevard. The proposal tion. Board of Supervisors of signifi- was first made in January by Metro photo by Edwin Folven “My goal is to help our com- cant developments concerning Board Member and Los Angeles The late former Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge, left, joined mission lead the fight in Los consumer insurance matters, Mayor Eric Garcetti and fellow then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at a groundbreaking ceremony in 2012 Angeles County against insur- crafting recommendations for board members, Los Angeles near Wilshire/La Brea for the start of construction on the Purple Line ance fraud and educate con- reducing the cost of insurance, County Supervisors Sheila Kuehl, Extension Project. sumers,” Svonkin said. improving public education and 3rd District; Janice Hahn, 4th Appointed to the commission community awareness regarding District; and Hilda Solis, 1st in July 2017 by Board Chair insurance issues. District. The Metro board’s deserves the recognition. board for years, it would be a fitting Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st The commission holds annual Executive Management Committee “I’m extremely happy that the honor,” Kramer said. District, Vice Chairman Ari press conferences during fire sea- is expected to consider plans again Metro Board [is seeking to honor] LaBonge’s widow, Brigid, said Ruiz was also reelected vice son to inform the public of the at a meeting on April 15. our beloved late Councilman Tom her husband would have been chairman for his fourth consec- importance of maintaining ade- “Tom LaBonge was Mr. Los LaBonge. Among so many other proud of such an honor. utive year. Ruiz has been noted quate homeowner’s insurance. Angeles. He loved this city, devoted accomplishments, he served on the “I think it’s so great because Tom as a civic and political activist Currently, the commission is his life and career to its people and Metro board and was a big support- always wanted the line to go farther, who has devoted his life to focused on the issues of insur- served its future with unbridled joy, er of the Purple Line,” Kuehl said. all the way through Beverly Hills community and civic engage- ance regarding rights and ser- passion, energy, affection and love. “[It will] honor his life of public and the cities beyond that. He was a ment, particularly in the areas vices, fraud and consumer educa- When it came to Metro, Tom was service and his unflagging commit- longtime supporter of reducing traf- of immigrant rights, LGBT tion. also a visionary, a leader who saw ment to rebuilding public trans- fic and having better transporta- equality, youth empowerment For information, call the the power of our transit network to portation in Los Angeles.” tion,” Brigid LaBonge added. “He and education. He is a former Commission on Insurance at connect our communities, strength- Steve Kramer, president of the knew what bringing the subway member of the city of Los (213)974-1431 or email en our workers and build up our Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of along Wilshire Boulevard would do Angeles Commission for [email protected]. economy,” Garcetti said in a state- Commerce, agreed that LaBonge to keep people moving. He was a ment. “Back in February 2005, as a should be memorialized at the sub- cheerleader because he loved the member of the Metro board, he way station. city, but he also worked on a lot of authored the motion to restart plan- “I think with Tom’s decades of things behind the scenes to make ning on the long-stalled Wilshire support for the Metro line and as the city a better place. He thought Santiago and Lara Introduce subway at a time when L.A. had all well as his service on the MTA about this stuff day and night.” but given up on a westside exten- sion. Nobody was a greater champi- Parent Healthcare Act on or cheerleader for Los Angeles, Last month, Assemblyman many California families, espe- and there’s no better way to honor Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) cially during the current COVID- his legacy than to attach his name to introduced Assembly Bill 570, 19 pandemic when so many peo- this station.” which would allow California resi- ple have lost their jobs and access Specific plans for the tribute are dents to enroll dependent parents in to health care is even more cru- pending, but may include a plaque their health insurance. Sponsored cial. By allowing adult children or signage in honor of LaBonge, by State Insurance Commissioner to add their dependent elders to Metro spokesman Dave Sotero said. Ricardo Lara, this bill will increase their health insurance policies, There would also likely be a public access to affordable healthcare for this legislation will help to unveiling ceremony, he added. working families. increase access to affordable Metro policy allows board mem- “Health care access for seniors health care.” bers to bestow a special honor for was already an issue pre COVID- “AB 570 will help California an individual at a subway station, 19, but now we see an even more families by ensuring adult children but the station itself would not be urgent need,” Santiago said. can enroll their dependent parents officially renamed. It will still be “Millions of Californians have lost on their health plan,” said Anthony referred to as the Wilshire/La Brea healthcare coverage. AB 570 will Wright, executive director of station on Metro maps and materi- provide health coverage to more Health Access California. “This bill als, Sotero said. Section one of the Californians by ensuring dependent will help ensure real financial secu- Purple Line Extension, which parents, including undocumented rity for families, and provide better includes the Wilshire/La Brea, immigrants, are covered. This will coverage options for financially Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La save working families a significant dependent adults who struggle to Cienega subway stations, is expect- amount each year.” afford insurance but don’t yet qual- ed to be completed in 2023. Currently, children can be added ify for Medicare.” Other community leaders and as dependents to their parents’ “We are proud to support AB public officials, many of whom health insurance coverage, but this 570, which will offer adults a way worked with LaBonge over the protection does not extend to to add their dependent parents to years, said recognition at the dependent parents. By requiring their health insurance coverage, Wilshire/La Brea subway station health insurance companies to offer regardless of immigration status. would be a fitting tribute. dependent coverage to older adults, Finding affordable health cover- “Nobody was more excited about AB 570 will allow families to cap age is a major worry for many showing up for work and working their out-of-pocket costs, thus adults, particularly for adults with on transportation issues than Tom reducing overall health care costs undocumented parents,” said LaBonge, and it wasn’t just for res- for working families. Kiran Savage-Sangwan, executive idents of Los Angeles,” said Hahn, “When we needed care as chil- director of the California Pan- who formerly served on the Los dren, our parents were always Ethnic Health Network. “Latinx Angeles City Council with there for us. Now that our parents people, who make up 40% of our LaBonge. “Tom wanted every visi- need care, we should be able to state’s population, have been tor who came through LAX to be add them to our health coverage,” hardest hit by COVID-19. This able to use public transit to explore Lara said. “Health insurance for pandemic has shown we can’t this great city, have a great experi- young adults caring for depen- afford to leave anyone behind. ence and come to love Los Angeles dent parents can be extremely Our health and our communities just as much as he did. This dedica- costly if they become sick or lose are interconnected, and protecting tion is a fitting tribute to my friend, their health coverage. The Elder everyone is the equitable and just Mr. Los Angeles.” Care Act will save money for thing to do.” Kuehl also said LaBonge Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 7 April 8, 2021

others or whatever that is. I’m just Councilman John Erickson said really concerned that landlords are he did not “share the same concerns WeHo smoking ban to include all units by 2023 going to use this, they’re going to that [Meister] does” n City’s ban on smoking ordinance will be informed about While the ban on smoking in new find a loophole to evict,” Meister “I think that this is solid,” the city’s smoking cessation pro- tenancies and new units was said. Erickson said. in new tenancies goes grams when they are contacted by approved unanimously, Meister also raised potential D’Amico, a proponent of ban- into effect in July the city’s Code Compliance depart- Councilwoman Lauren Meister dis- issues with existing leases, which ning smoking in existing units as ment. sented in the 4-1 vote to ban smok- cannot be modified without a ten- well as new tenancies, admitted BY CAMERON KISZLA “It takes time to quit smoking, ing in all existing units after Dec. ant’s consent in writing. For that making the ordinance too com- and at the end of the day, we will 31, 2022. Despite language in the instance, Meister wondered if ten- plex might result in confusion and The West Hollywood City have a better ban and have better ordinance making clear to landlords ants ask for lower rent in exchange more issues for the city. Council plans to ban smoking in all policy if we give our residents pro- that smokers could not be evicted for giving up the right to smoke, “I think Councilmember Meister multifamily residential units by the grams and pamphlets every time on that basis, Meister said she feels and she also wondered if there was is a bit of a Cassandra this evening, end of next year. they get a warning that say ‘These “that there are loopholes here.” room for misuse in the accommo- in that she’s seeing the future and On April 5, the council approved are smoking cessation programs,’” “Though [landlords] can’t evict dations made for disabled resi- no one is listening,” D’Amico said. its plans to ban smoking in all new Councilwoman Sepi Shyne said. on the grounds that [tenants] are dents who are unable to easily Instead, D’Amico reiterated his units and tenancies and in common “The cessation program would smoking, [I’m worried] that they travel outside of their complex to support for banning smoking in all areas as of July 15 and in all units – go into effect this year, but the fines can evict on the fact that they’re smoke. units. including existing units – by the end would not start until 2023, and it breaking the law, whether it’s “I still think there are some “We should just choose a date of 2022. would only be after an initial warn- because they’re not paying fines or things that need to be fleshed out of and drive toward it, and I encour- Violations of the smoking ordi- ing,” Mayor Lindsey Horvath because of the health or safety of this,” Meister said. age us to do that,” D’Amico said. nance will result in an initial warn- added. ing, followed by an initial fine of The money from the fines will go $250 plus a $50 administrative fee. toward air filtration devices that After the initial fine, a subsequent will limit the impact on the smok- offense will result in a $500 fine ers’ neighbors. plus a $50 administrative fee, with “It seems like that might be a ensuing violations resulting in good use of the fine that’s levied $1,000 fines plus $50 fees. against the smoker, to pay for some The council members made clear sort of air filtration,” Councilman that they know quitting smoking John D’Amico said. “It might be a can be an arduous process, and res- circle that doesn’t actually meet, but idents found to be in violation of the it could help defray those costs.”

photo by Ron Iligan/courtesy of Unsplash West Hollywood wants to help residents quit smoking before the city’s multifamily residences go smoke-free at the end of next year. Schiff seeks change to blood donation guidelines U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff (D- ther modifications to the current Burbank) and Carolyn B. Maloney policies. (D-N.Y.), along with Reps. Barbara “There is a large contingent of Lee (D-Oakland), Mike Quigley healthy people that are ready, will- (D-Ill.), Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), ing and able to donate blood and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Alexandria plasma, but antiquated regulations Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Chris grounded in bigotry prevent them Pappas (D-N.H.) and Ritchie Torres from doing so,” Schiff said. “One (D-N.Y.) on April 1 introduced a year ago, the FDA took an impor- resolution highlighting the urgent tant first step towards eliminating need for nondiscriminatory and the unscientific policy that blocks equitable blood and blood product many gay and bisexual men from donation policies in the United donating blood, and it’s time to States. move to a system that does not dis- The resolution underscores that criminate. We need science-based policies governing blood and blood criteria that rely upon individual- product donation should be risk assessments – especially as grounded in science and based on blood bank donation systems individual risk factors that do not nationwide face shortages due to unfairly single out any group of the COVID-19 pandemic.” individuals, particularly LGBTQ “These obsolete blood donation Americans. restrictions are an embarrassing The resolution was introduced relic of old prejudices and stereo- nearly one year after the Federal types. Like the previous administra- Drug Administration shortened the tion’s ban on military service by deferral period for blood donations transgender Americans, these by men who have sex with men restrictions prevent people from from 12 months to three months acting to help their fellow citizens and comes as FDA evaluates fur- and their community,” Raskin said. 8 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

Notable quotes Inoperable elevators now require “At a point in life when one is through with boyhood, but has not yet discovered how to be a man, it was my fortune to travel with the most marvelously appealing of teams. During the early 1950s the Jackie relocation benefits, WeHo council votes Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers were outspoken, opinionated, bigoted, BY JUSTIN SAYERS tolerant, black, white, open, passionate: in short, a fascinating mix of vigorous men. They were not, however, the most successful team in The West Hollywood City baseball.” Council voted to amend an ordi- nance that requires landlords to pro- Roger Kahn, author vide relocation benefits to tenants 1927-2020 temporarily displaced from their units to include inoperable elevators as a basis for relocation. The unanimous vote during the Perhaps not in the early 1950s, however, the boys in blue were the April 5 council meeting also estab- most successful team in baseball in 2020, and with opening day at lishes reasonable per diems for Dodger Stadium on Friday, April 9, we cheer on the World Champion accommodations and other tem- Dodgers for another summer. porarily lost amenities for all rea- sons for relocation, and requires (source: “The Boys of Summer,” 1972) that the accommodations be provid- ed to disabled or elderly residents when elevators are inoperable for more than 24 hours. “I think we’ve all received more Garcetti announces findings emails than we care to ever relive about inoperable elevators in any of renewable energy study number of buildings around the city and the issues that they cause, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ty bills,” Granholm said. “DOE especially when it’s in a building on March 24 was joined by United invites all of America’s cities and for people who are living with dif- States Secretary of Energy Jennifer utilities to join the vanguard of this ferent abilities or other issues,” Granholm, the Los Angeles revolution, so that together we can Mayor Lindsey Horvath said. “I Department of Water and Power, tackle the climate crisis, create an think that’s an issue and it’s some- leading energy scientists and local economic renaissance and help thing that I’m glad we’re address- photo by Cameron Kiszla elected officials to announce the every community see and feel the ing.” The council expressed support to potentially fine landlords who don’t findings of the Los Angeles 100% benefits of a greener future.” The vote came as a result of rec- promptly fix inoperable elevators. Renewable Energy Study, also LADWP, the largest municipal ommendations from the Rent known as LA100, — an unprece- utility in the country, currently gen- Stabilization Commission regard- dented analysis of the city’s path- erates over half of its electricity ing inoperable elevators. The com- unit would be uninhabitable.” he said. “If it’s habitable, then it’s ways to reaching a 100% renewable from renewable and zero-carbon mission sent a letter to the council “Anything that the landlord is habitable. If it’s not, then that would energy grid while prioritizing equi- resources. Using cutting-edge tech- recommending updating the ordi- going to be doing either voluntarily render the unit subject to a red tag.” ty, reliability and affordable rates nology to combine dozens of eco- nance, while also adding elevators or as a result of a governmental The amendment will be brought for local residents. nomic, energy and public health to the regular inspection list and order that renders the unit uninhab- back at a later council meeting for a “Los Angeles isn’t waiting for models, LA100 produced more increasing fines for inoperable ele- itable would trigger the ordinance,” second and final vote. solutions to the climate crisis to than 100 million simulations to vators that are not fixed, among show up on our doorstep – we’re build on that record and identify a other changes. forging the path to a resilient, green series of pathways that will lead the While the council vote only made power grid ourselves,” Garcetti department to 100% renewable changes to the ordinance, those sug- said. “This groundbreaking study energy. The analysis affirmed that gestions received support from the will help put our city on the fast reaching a 100% renewable, reli- council members, who said that S track to a 100% renewable energy able and resilient grid is within Los inoperable elevators have been a future and provide a blueprint for an Angeles’ grasp and will provide a longtime problem in the city, espe- affordable, reliable and sustainable wide range of health and economic cially for elderly residents. A system for cities around the world.” benefits to Angelenos. “It really does impact the resi- LA100 is the result of a three- The analysis also determined that dents,” Councilwoman Lauren year analysis by the Department of LADWP will need to bring more Meister said. “People can’t age in Energy’s National Renewable nascent forms of clean energy gen- place if they can’t take an elevator SAFE Energy Laboratory. The study eration into the mix. It pointed to when they pick up their groceries.” 20% OFF 10% OFF looked at how LADWP — a verti- the infrastructure required to pro- It determines no further than two CURBSIDE ENTIRE STORE BALLOONS cally integrated utility that owns its duce and store green hydrogen miles from any city border to be a PICK UP! generation, transmission and distri- power as a leading option to bridge fair location for a temporary excludes balloons excludes delivery bution system to more than 4 mil- this gap, and left room for other dwelling, and sets reimbursement lion people — can meet clean ener- forms of energy generation that will for hotel accommodations (deter- gy targets established by Garcetti. need to be developed in the years mined annually based on local NOW THROUGH JUNE 30 “With help of NREL’s brilliant ahead to help store and provide rates), meal reimbursement ($55 scientists, the LA100 study is proof clean power during periods of per day person), laundry allowances that the clean energy transformation extremely high demand. ($2 per day if dwelling has in-unit is not only possible, but preferable, For information, visit services), and pet allowances ($59 for all those who want cleaner air, nrel.gov/analysis/los-angeles-100- per day per dog; $41 per cat, for ani- high-quality jobs and cheaper utili- percent-renewable-study.html. mals that can’t be kept at a new unit). The ordinance also allows tenants the option to remain in their residence and be reimbursed for Gomez authors women’s health bill delivery fees should they not have U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D- administration. In 2017, she lost to vacate. Los Angeles) and U.S. Sen. Patty her battle with cervical cancer at The amendment change “clarifies Murray (D-Wash.) on March 26 the age of 32. landlord obligations when reloca- Paper Goods • Dec tionaor introduced the Jeanette Acosta “Jeanette Acosta’s resilience tion is necessary to avoid disputes, Ball oons • B anners Invest in Women’s Health Act of and determination to overcome includes inoperative elevators as a 2021, legislation that would her illness could only be matched basis for relocation and provides for Centerpieces • Piñatas increase availability of preven- by her compassion and grace in a more robust enforcement mecha- & MORE! tive, life-saving cancer screen- her efforts to secure healthy out- nism when landlords fail to meet ings at safety net and reproduc- comes for all women,” Gomez their obligation to displaced ten- tive health care providers like said. “Even in the midst of her ants,” according to a staff memo. Planned Parenthood. own courageous battle against Councilman John D’Amico We need your help! Additionally, the bill would cre- cancer, Jeanette selflessly devot- asked for clarification on what is ate new grant and pilot programs ed the rest of her life to advocat- considered uninhabitable. Support small business! to expand access to preventive ing for critical preventative can- “I guess if the main sewer line to services and help train health cer screenings for low-income the street is broken and it’s broken practitioners, especially in treat- women and women of color. She for two days and it’s not red-tagged, ing low-income women and represented the best of us, and the are you saying the landlord has to women of color. reintroduction of the Jeanette move all 10 units to a hotel?” he Jeanette Acosta – a native of Acosta Invest in Women’s Health said. “If the city doesn’t issue some- California’s 34th Congressional Act honors her legacy by build- thing, then the landlord doesn’t 9695 Melrose A ev . (corner of Wilcox) District – was a fierce women’s ing upon her work in tearing have to act?” health advocate, a former con- down the systemic barriers that Jonathan Holub, acting rent stabi- 4217-7(323)46 gressional staffer and a White have denied essential health care lization and housing manager, said VINEAMERICANPARTYY.. O MC House intern in the Obama services to women in need.” it applies “for any reason that the Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 9 April 8, 2021 Misidentification of Asian-American actress sparks outrage By Justin sayers posed to be about raising the vis- resent and promote the entire Los ing was validated once while ibility of L.A.’s theater communi- Angeles theater community, but warming up for a play backstage For actress Jully Lee, her first ty and celebrating our artists. It is at this time, we are unable to con- by singing songs from “West Side Ovation Award nomination was not hard to Google Jully’s name tinue,” the alliance’s statement Story,” when a fellow actress told supposed to mark a high point and come up with hundreds of read. “We believe in equity, her that it was a disappointment after more than a decade of per- photos of her with her signature diversity and inclusion at all lev- she could never play Maria. forming on stages throughout grace, poise and good humor all els. As individuals, we are com- “I started to realize that I’m Southern California. facing forward. She is a well- mitted to continuing our support probably never going to be nomi- It has instead left her sleepless established actor and should be of this community which we hold nated for an award, because there and unable to eat, the unexpected held in that regard,” the statement so dear.” aren’t many roles out there to – and self-described “ill-pre- read. The ordeal has been a whirl- audition for,” Lee said. “It’s this pared” – face of a local move- “What the Ovation Awards wind for Lee, who said she’s notion that Asian Americans ment to decry what many in the cannot be bothered to do is under- experienced the full range of don’t get to see themselves in the photo courtesy of Jully Lee local theater community have stand that community and coali- emotions during the last week. practical sense with the goal of Actress Jully Lee was misidentified described as the latest instance of tion building happens through There was the initial shock of the being in a certain role.” with a mispronunciation of her long-standing racism in the these partnerships. You have incident. Then there was the It was those feelings that made name and a picture of a fellow industry. stood behind an embarrassingly empowerment from those who her nomination for the Ovation Asian-American actress during the During the virtual awards cere- outdated policy of only recogniz- stood up for her. But she’s still Award extra rewarding. But she annual Ovation Awards. mony on March 30, Lee, who had ing one theater per production – a coming to terms with being in a felt early on that things were been nominated for Featured patently false assertion and an position that she never expected – awry, when she only found out Actress in a Play for her work in exclusionary situation that you or wanted – to be. about her nomination through diverse theater companies in the “Hannah and the Dread Gazebo,” have set up. Every time East West “I was shocked. It was a com- social media, and was contacted region, including Geffen had her name mispronounced. A Players co-produces in an effort plicated instance where a lot of just once by the alliance to film Playhouse, Latino Theatre picture of her fellow Asian- to bring Asian-American actors emotions came into play at the an acceptance speech – every Company and Playwrights’ American co-star was shown in more visibility in L.A. theaters, same time, so no one single word candidate had to do one – and the Arena. her place. the other, predominantly white can’t really describe it. I felt correspondence didn’t include “The Fountain Theatre stands The backlash was swift. A day organization is solely listed and shocked at the same time, but not the time and date of the show. in solidarity with actress Jully after the show, representatives uplifted. This is what erasure of surprised,” she said. After the misidentification, she Lee, our colleague East West from the East West Players our work and our community “I feel very unequipped and ill- said her phone “blew up” imme- Players, and our sisters and broth- Association, one of the nation’s looks like. To the Ovation Awards prepared to be in this position. I diately – and hasn’t stopped. ers in the Los Angeles theater largest Asian-American theater and L.A. Stage Alliance, we do look forward to learning from my She’s been on the phone since, community by withholding our companies and co-presenter of not exist nor does our artistic predecessors and the ones who and said it’s completely con- membership to L.A. Stage “Hannah and the Dread Gazebo,” voice matter,” the statement read. are very local and active in the sumed her, even if the messages Alliance until it rebuilds its orga- announced they were revoking More than 25 Los Angeles-area community so that I cannot waste have been overwhelmingly posi- nization to better serve and advo- their memberships to the L.A. theater companies, including this opportunity and platform that tive. cate for all L.A. theater artists Stage Alliance, which sponsors Center Theatre Group and I’ve been given,” she added. “I’ve felt a tremendous amount and companies,” read a statement the annual awards – and asked Fountain Theatre, followed. The Lee said that she’s seen the bar- of pressure to address every mes- from the Fountain Theatre, which others to do the same. alliance announced on April 5 riers members of the Asian- sage, every comment that was co-presented “Hannah and the “The mispronouncing of our that after 46 years, it was ceasing American theater community made in support of me and the Dread Gazebo.” names combined with the senti- all operations. face. She started acting in 2006 theater community,” Lee said. “We stand with East West ment that all Asians look alike is “We have come to this conclu- and realized early on that there That support has been evident Players’ decision to revoke their not new. However, it particularly sion with a heavy heart – our aren’t many roles for Asian in the statements released by membership to the L.A. Stage stings when the evening is sup- intention has always been to rep- Americans in theater. That feel- some of the highest-profile and See Stage alliance page 10

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The work will require temporary traffic lane clo- sures on Constellation Boulevard east and west of Avenue of the Stars. Twin tunneling machines are also making progress eastbound from Century City. The machines will photo courtesy of Metro photo by Jon Viscott/ courtesy of the city of West Hollywood tunnel under Beverly Hills for Tunneling was completed on the first phase of the subway project after Flags at West Hollywood City Hall flew at half-staff last week after approximately two years until the second of two machines digging west recently reached Wilshire/La Capitol Police Officer William Evans was killed and another officer reaching Wilshire/La Cienega. The Cienega. Two other tunneling machines are currently digging east was injured in an attack on the United States Capitol building on April second of two machines that had toward Wilshire La/Cienega from Century City. 2. West Hollywood’s flags complied with a proclamation by President been digging west from Joseph Biden, who ordered all United States flags to be flown at half- Wilshire/Western toward staff through April 6 as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice Wilshire/La Cienega recently com- 6 a.m. on April 9, through 6 a.m. on Support for underground con- of the victims of the attack at the U.S. Capitol. pleted tunneling on phase one of the April 12. Eastbound Wilshire struction also continues near West Hollywood City Hall is located at 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. project. Boulevard will be reduced to a sin- Wilshire/Western. Intermittent lane Construction continues on the gle lane between McCarthy Vista closures may be necessary on future subway stations at and San Diego Way. Wilshire Boulevard between Wilshire/Rodeo and Wilshire/La Concrete and material deliveries Western Avenue and Manhattan Cienega. Work at the Wilshire/La will also continue at the future sub- Place. Board seeks new measures to Cienega station has transitioned to way station sites near Metro is holding a webinar on all the construction of appendage Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire three sections of the Purple Line structures adjacent to the station La/Brea. Intermittent lane reduc- Extension project from address anti-Asian hate crimes box. The structures house vital sys- tions on Wilshire Boulevard may be Wilshire/Western to Westwood on The Los Angeles County Board heightened awareness about the tems for the future station. A series necessary and Ogden Drive will be Wednesday, May 5, from noon to 1 of Supervisors approved a proposal Black Lives Matter movement and of long-term lane reductions will be closed intermittently south of p.m., via Zoom. To participate, visit on April 6 by Supervisors Janice it was especially geared toward in place. Wilshire Boulevard will be Wilshire Boulevard. zoom.us and use the webinar ID: Hahn, 4th District, and Holly racism that systematically affects reduced to two lanes in each direc- Farther east, Wilshire Boulevard 910 4911 3927, or call (888)788 Mitchell, 2nd District, to address an the Black community. tion between San Vicente and La will be reduced to two lanes in each 0099. increase in anti-Asian hate and vio- The new motion calls for a group Cienega boulevards through fall of direction between Detroit and June For questions and concerns, call lence through the county’s existing to be convened with AAPI commu- 2022. streets through September. Hauling the 24-hour project hotline at Anti-Racism, Diversity and nity leaders to consider ways to Metro is also advising motorists and deliveries to and from both La (213)922-6934, email the project Inclusion Initiative. The board also address the rise in hate crimes and about a bus pad restoration project Brea Avenue staging yards will team at [email protected], voted to explore creating an L.A. to incorporate those strategies into near Wilshire/McCarthy Vista from continue. or visit metro.net. County Equity and Diversity Fund the county’s anti-racist agenda. The to help the effort move forward. county will also explore the feasi- “The escalation of attacks bility of creating the L.A. County against AAPI Americans has been Equity and Diversity Fund with an a heartbreaking reminder of how initial investment of $1 million. O’Farrell outlines next steps for Echo Park Lake far we have to go toward building a “I’m proud to join Supervisor Los Angeles City Councilman mately 30 pounds of sharp objects O’Farrell said efforts to house society where everyone can feel Hahn on this important motion,” Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, intro- including hypodermic needles, 400 people experiencing homelessness safe, accepted and equal,” Hahn Mitchell added. “The rise in hate duced two motions on April 6 relat- pounds of biological waste and 43 at Echo Park Lake was a months- said. “L.A. County’s Anti-Racism, crimes against the Asian American ed to the temporary closure of Echo tons of solid waste. Weapons, long process and the result of an Diversity and Inclusion Initiative community and long-standing Park Lake for repairs in March after including firearms, were also found, unprecedented collaboration was a response to the racism target- injustices impacting the Black 209 formerly unhoused individuals but exact totals were not immediate- between government and nonprofit ed at the Black community, but this community and communities of at the park were placed in shelters or ly available. partners to identify resources that is a framework we need to use to color require a sustained invest- transitional supportive housing. O’Farrell’s motions call for the would ensure long-term transitional help the AAPI community now.” ment to end all forms of hate and “For over a year, my office has Department of Recreation and housing opportunities for unhoused On July 21, 2020, the Los systemic racism. [The] vote does diligently worked to respond to the Parks, and Sanitation and individuals. In addition to existing Angeles County Board of this with the potential creation of a myriad challenges at Echo Park Environment, to report on damages transitional housing options. The Supervisors adopted the Anti- L.A. County Equity and Diversity Lake – the lack of adequate shelter and estimated costs of repairs to housing was made available through Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Fund to support the necessary or services for the unhoused popula- Echo Park Lake, including rehabili- Project Roomkey, A Bridge Home Initiative to guide the county’s research, critical data collection tion, the dangers to public safety tation efforts of natural habitat, and a and the construction and acquisition ongoing commitment to fighting and implementation of policies to found throughout the park and the full accounting of personal property of a newly-opened Project Homekey racism in all forms. The initiative help actualize the county’s bold growing list of repairs necessitated now being stored for individuals for- site on Hoover Street that is housing was created during a period of anti-racist agenda.” by the park’s deteriorating condi- merly camped in the park. The coun- 35 residents. The councilman also tions,” O’Farrell said. “From the cilman also sought a description of secured a safe sleeping site for peo- outset, I made a commitment to find items voluntarily discarded on their ple in vehicles, and 38 tiny home transitional housing for everyone at behalf. cabins on Alvarado Street. Stage alliance disbands Echo Park Lake who wanted it, no The motions also call for the Los O’Farrell’s office also contracted From page 9 matter how they got there or where Angeles Police Department to report with the nonprofit Urban Alchemy to they came from. We must bring help on all public safety issues at Echo provide outreach services. The Alliance, following [the] Ovation like many other organizations to the most vulnerable among us Park Lake from January 2020 to the Urban Alchemy outreach team Awards ceremony, and are revok- and at this time we are unable to while restoring safety, security and present and to report on the commu- worked daily at the park beginning in ing our own,” read a statement by continue,” the statement read. balance to this shared community nity safety activities on March 24-26 late December to develop relation- Center Theatre Group. “We have “We wish the entire theatre com- resource.” when demonstrators protested the ships and build trust, and their work always believed that Los Angeles munity and stakeholders success. Since January 2020, O’Farrell removal of the unhoused individu- will continue in the 13th District. benefits from having a strong As individuals, we are committed said he has funded essential services als, including an outline of the deci- O’Farrell also made a commit- local organization that advocates to continuing our support of this to people experiencing homeless- sion-making process for the required ment to Echo Park’s community of and celebrates the art, artists, community which we hold dear.” ness at Echo Park Lake including public safety response. They also residents, businesses and other stake- audiences and diverse voices of Lee said she doesn’t have dedicated outreach to unhoused indi- instruct the city’s Information holders to return the park to a condi- this vibrant community.” enough information to weigh in viduals; 24-hour accessibility to Technology Agency, with assistance tion commensurate to its 2013 The stage alliance initially on the decision, but one thing restrooms, showers and hygiene sta- from the Chief Legislative Analyst reopening following a $45 million responded to the outrage by apol- she’s learned in hearing from tions; laundry vouchers; storage and Los Angeles City Attorney, to renovation funded by Proposition O. ogizing to Lee both publicly and members of the stage community bins; and safe parking for people liv- identify, organize and give a presen- The commitment was accompanied privately, and vowing to create a is concern exists about issues of ing in their vehicles. The services tation to the council on communica- with O’Farrell’s insistence that no task force and advisory board to marginalized performers. were provided as conditions became tions reported to city agencies, restoration could begin until digni- better address issues of diversity Lee said she is still coming to increasingly unsafe at Echo Park departments and offices about Echo fied housing and a path to wellness in the theater community. The terms with being the face of it. Lake, he said. In addition to five Park Lake and the planned housing was identified for all unhoused indi- alliance later announced their “It’s really unfair to pin it on fatalities that occurred at the park in and park closure, focusing on credi- viduals in the park. decision to disband. me,” she added. “This has been a 2020, preliminary analyses conduct- ble threats of violence to city person- For information, visit “We’ve had many challenges long time coming.” ed by city personnel found approxi- nel or property. cd13.lacity.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 11 April 8, 2021 Smidt Heart Institute grows area of service Dr. Dominic Emerson and Dr. ciate surgical director of heart trans- surgery to perform the heart trans- Pedro Catarino, transplant surgeons plant and mechanical circulatory plant. Donald Stivers, 74, who had with the Smidt Heart Institute, support and surgical co-director of been battling ischemic cardiomy- know how to be spontaneous. At the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care opathy, received the heart as part of any given moment, they can get the Unit at Cedars-Sinai. an ongoing clinical trial evaluating call that a donor heart or lungs are Once a donor heart is removed the system as a way to use hearts available, requiring them to quickly from the body, instead of being that would otherwise not be avail- board a private aircraft to procure placed on ice in a cooler, the heart able. the vital organs. is connected to a portable device “There are so many mixed emo- Until recently, those flights were that keeps it at a human-like, meta- tions, but I am so fortunate-the joy quick jaunts lasting no more than bolically active state, allowing is truly overwhelming,” said four hours – the time a donor heart transplant surgeons to travel far- Stivers, who lives in Three Rivers, can survive on ice. Now that is all ther distances to retrieve donor California, and who is eager to changing, thanks to a medical hearts. resume his once-active lifestyle of device called the OCS Heart, or Recently, Emerson and Catarino hiking in the mountains surround- “Heart in a Box,” which enables flew to Hawaii – a state with limited ing his home. transplant surgeons to travel to heart transplant availability – to For Emerson and his fellow trans- much farther destinations to procure procure a heart and lungs from a plant surgeons, Stivers’ journey lifesaving organs by acting as a donor. The heart spent more than makes the long flights, middle-of- photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai miniature intensive care unit that seven hours outside of a human the-night surgeries and often-com- After procuring a donor heart and lungs, Smidt Heart Institute transplant keeps the heart alive. body being oxygenated and main- plex cases more than worthwhile. surgeons and procurement staff posed alongside their three airline pilots “The Heart in a Box technology tained in a beating state with the “Our jobs are predictably unpre- before leaving Honolulu. is helping break down a major bar- OCS Heart device. dictable,” Emerson said. “At the rier of transplantation, ultimately Once the surgeons, heart and same time, it’s extremely reward- offering many patients a second lungs arrived at Cedars-Sinai, ing. At the end of the day, people chance at life,” said Emerson, asso- Emerson headed straight into like Don are so desperately sick, yet Weber endorses Bloom for you can give them high-quality, memory-building time back to enjoy life.” Los Angeles County supervisor LADWP begins participation in For information, visit cedars- sinai.org. California Secretary of State Bloom was elected to represent Shirley Weber on March 29 Assembly District 50, which Western Energy Imbalance Market announced her support for includes Santa Monica, Beverly Assemblyman Richard Bloom’s Hills, West Hollywood, West Los The Los Angeles Department of LADWP senior assistant general campaign for Los Angeles Angeles, Malibu, Agoura Hills Water and Power began participat- manager – power system engineer- County supervisor. Bloom (D- and dozens of westside neighbor- ing in the Western Energy ing, planning and technical ser- Santa Monica) is running in the hoods within the county’s 3rd Imbalance Market on April 1 – a vices. 2022 open-seat race to replace District, in 2012. Bloom has step aimed at improving reliabili- Among other benefits, participat- outgoing Supervisor Sheila served as chair of the Assembly’s ty, integration with renewable ing in the Western EIM will help Kuehl, 3rd District. Budget Subcommittee on Natural energy and cost savings for partic- both LADWP and the state address In announcing her endorse- Resources, Energy, Climate Crisis ipating utilities across the Western the challenge of maintaining power ment, Weber, who served with and Transportation, overseeing U.S. reliability and reducing greenhouse Bloom in the state Assembly until the complex budgets of numerous Operated by the California gas emissions while optimizing the she was appointed secretary of state agencies, including the Independent System Operator, the use of renewable energy, such as state earlier this year, cited Natural Resources Agency, Western EIM is an automated vol- solar and wind power. “Bloom’s record of helping peo- CalFire, CalTrans, DMV and untary energy market system that As a Western EIM participant, ple [which] started long before he many others. He has also served balances supply and demand for LADWP will voluntarily provide ran for public office.” on numerous committees, includ- electricity every five minutes, using excess energy capacity for dispatch- “Working at PATH and other ing Higher Education, Business the least-cost energy resources to ing to other participating utilities as local nonprofits, Richard helped and Professions, and Local meet the needs of the statewide needed for reliability in their service low-income and homeless Government. electric grid. areas, while maintaining control of Angelenos find a safe place to Before his election to the state Participating in the Western EIM its generation assets and ratemaking call home and get back on their Assembly, Bloom served for will be “a win-win proposition for authority. The Western EIM also feet. As a local mayor, City more than a decade on the Santa the city of Los Angeles and the provides an opportunity for Council member and now Monica City Council and as the Western Grid in terms of fostering LADWP to purchase low-cost Assembly member, Richard has city’s mayor. For nearly 30 years, the integration of renewable ener- excess energy if needed and avail- an incredible track record of serv- Bloom practiced family law and gy while maintaining power relia- able. ing his constituents and solving subsequently and consecutively bility, as the city of Los Angeles “We are very pleased to welcome tough problems. I’m supporting served as executive director of moves ahead with our goal of California’s largest public power Richard Bloom for supervisor two nonprofits, Levitt & Quinn 100% renewables as well as assist- utility to the Western EIM,” ISO because I trust him to fight for Family Law Center and PATH, a ing all California utilities in meet- President and CEO Elliot Mainzer justice, equality and the progres- homeless services and housing ing the state target of 60% renew- said. “LADWP has taken a strong sive values that help drive him.” agency. ables by 2030,” said Reiko Kerr, leadership position on decarboniza- tion of its power system and through this new partnership, we look forward to helping them deliv- Letters to the Editor er additional economic and envi- ronmental value to their cus- tistics indicating that the total of Television City on the corner tomers.” Murder in Beverly homeless-related fires almost of Fairfax Avenue and Beverly LADWP received approval in Grove is shocking, doubled from 2019 to 2020, from Boulevard. 2016 from Mayor Eric Garcetti, the 3,285 to 6,151. Homeless-related It seems that it was built back City Council and the Board of but not surprising arson fires also doubled from in 1952, the same year that my Water and Power Commissioners to 1,126 to 2,242. homeless acciden- wife and I moved here from begin work to join the Western Re “Beverly Grove resident tal fire deaths tripled from 8 to 24. Boston after I finished my studies EIM. dies in alleged stabbing,” April 1 LAPD and LAFD [have] at MIT. CBS had the foresight to The process has involved modi- issue allegedly done nothing and some- purchase the property that had fying LADWP’s transmission and one has lost their life to senseless been home to Gilmore Stadium, a generation systems with new grid- Those of us who live in the violence. football field and race track, and level information technology, new community where the Maryland an oil field before that. It has been systems for billing and tracking Drive stabbing murder by a tran- Robert Cherno Television City for 70 years and energy transactions, improving bulk sient took place are very sad- Los Angeles needed major renovations. power metering and other work to dened by the loss of a life, but are For a while, it seemed that integrate the LADWP system with not surprised that it happened. much of the property might go the ISO’s other Western EIM partic- Although billions have been Television City being for residential housing. Thanks to ipants. spent in Los Angeles County on Cameron Kiszla’s column, we In November 2014, the Western homeless housing, the homeless preserved as a studio now are assured that it will EIM became available to all electric criminal problem in our neigh- is welcome news remain a leading TV studio, fully grid operators in the West as a way borhood has gotten worse and modernized. The new owners, to share reserves and integrate Capt. Paulson, commanding offi- Hackman Capital Partners, plan renewable resources across a larger cer of Wilshire Division LAPD, to invest $1.25 billion to upgrade geographic region – reliably and has failed to address the problem Re “Television City: Take the facility for the future of the efficiently. since she took over command of Two,” April 1 issue entertainment industry. By 2023, the Western EIM will the division. consist of 22 active participants, The Los Angeles Fire Fascinating reading. It enticed George Epstein representing 83% of the Western Department recently released sta- me to look back into the history Detroit Street Electricity Coordinating Council’s total load. 12 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

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corner of La Brea and Sunset. burglary in the 5600 block of At 11:43 p.m., an unknown sus- Lemon Grove at 10 a.m. pect robbed a victim in the 400 An unknown suspect committed a block of S. La Cienega. P OLICE BLOTTER burglary in the 1900 block of At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- Grace at 1:45 a.m. pect robbed a victim in the 200 March 31 block of S. Rossmore. At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 600 block of S. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between block of Wilcox. petty theft in the 1200 block of N. Dunsmuir at 2:01 a.m. March 26 and April 3. The information was compiled from Highland at 8 p.m. crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: An unknown suspect burglarized a At 8:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los vehicle parked in the 300 block of At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- S. La Cienega at 6:45 a.m. assaulted a victim in the 600 block corner of Clinton and Lucerne. 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. of S. San Vicente. At 9:40 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a robbed a victim in the 3700 block An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1700 block of Beverly Hills Police April 1 of Wilshire burglary in the 400 block of N. N. Curson at 10:15 a.m. Fairfax at 10:20 p.m.

Department At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a At 3:50 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked petty theft in the 5600 block of At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- robbed a victim in the 700 block of March 28 in the 200 block of S. Rexford. Sunset at 10 a.m. pect assaulted a victim in the 100 S. Orange.

block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked in the 100 block of vehicle parked in the 200 block of pect robbed a victim in the 2000 cle parked in the 400 block of S. Almont at 10 a.m. March 29 N. Reeves at 11 a.m. block of N. Highland. Detroit at 4 p.m.

At 12:10 a.m., an unknown sus- At 10:54 a.m., a vandalism inci- At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a burglary in the dent was reported near the corner April 1 committed a petty theft in the 9700 petty theft in the 6900 block of 9100 block of Pico. of San Vicente and Wilshire. block of Wilshire. Hollywood at 1:40 p.m. At 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- A vandalism incident was reported committed a burglary in the 8700 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect ing a domestic violence incident in in the 8400 block of Wilshire at block of Burton Way. vehicle parked in the 300 block of committed a petty theft in the 6100 the 300 block of S. Clark at 1:30 11:18 a.m. N. Palm at 7:30 p.m. block of Hollywood. a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

At 1:56 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Hollywood April 2 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 1:35 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 and Bronson at 8:30 a.m. cle parked in the 200 block of S. stole a vehicle parked near the block of Rexford. At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- La Brea at 4:30 p.m. corner of Melrose and Gower. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 6800 300 block of Rodeo. At 6:25 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- victim near the corner of Rodeo block of Hollywood. robbed a victim in the 100 block of cle parked in the 6000 block of and Wilshire at 2:15 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a S. La Brea. Sunset at 6 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 600 block of At 7:35 p.m., a suspect was arrest- victim in the 6200 block of Wilshire Roxbury at 10:43 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect ed on suspicion of driving under at 12:45 p.m. cle parked in the 6000 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 100 the influence of alcohol or drugs Eleanor at 7 p.m. block of S. Martel. near the corner of Olympic and April 3 At 2:01 p.m., an unknown suspect

Robertson. committed a burglary in the 600 At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of S. Dunsmuir. committed a burglary in the 300 stole a vehicle parked in the 6200 tim near the corner of Formosa An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Canon. block of Fountain. and Rosewood at 2:30 p.m. vehicle parked in the 500 block of An unknown suspect committed a

Palm at 8:05 p.m. burglary in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Detroit at 3:30 p.m. West Hollywood petty theft in the 6400 block of committed a burglary in the 300 At 9:55 p.m., a vandalism incident Hollywood at 8 p.m. block of S. Lucerne. was reported in the 9500 block of Sheriff’s Station At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

Olympic. committed a burglary in the 900 At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Cochran. March 28 stole a vehicle parked in the 600 tim in the 7900 block of Sunset at March 29 block of Ridgeley. 5:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 9:34 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Sherbourne At midnight, an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 7100 An unknown suspect committed a At 6:05 p.m., an unknown suspect and Burton Way at 5 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Santa Monica. petty theft in the 9600 block of Pico burglarized a vehicle parked in the 200 block of N. Peck. at 9:55 p.m. 8700 block of Melrose. At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect March 29 robbed a victim in the 1700 block An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10:35 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a of N. Las Palmas. vehicle parked in the 500 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a theft in the 7700 petty theft in the 6300 block of Alpine at 1:30 a.m. cle parked near the corner of block of Melrose. Third at 6:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Melrose and Orange at 1:35 a.m. victim in the 300 block of N. La At 3:06 p.m., an unknown suspect March 27 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Cienega at 7:50 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 9700 At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of block of Wilshire. stole a vehicle parked in the 8500 A suspect assaulted a victim during Clinton and Gardner. April 2 block of Melrose. a domestic violence incident in the An unknown suspect burglarized a 1700 block of N. Gower at 2:05 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- vehicle parked in the 100 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft near the corner of Palm at 11 p.m. vehicle parked in the 600 block of tim near the corner of Hollywood At 2:24 a.m., an unknown suspect Second and Plymouth at 7:40 p.m. and Western at 6:50 a.m. Huntley at 9 p.m. committed a burglary in the 8100

March 30 block of Third. At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:25 p.m., an unknown sus- At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 700 block of pect stole a vehicle parked in the At 5:01 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a Vine. 800 block of N. Hayworth. committed a grand theft in the 300 1000 block of Harper. petty theft in the 7900 block of block of S. Linden. Sunset at 6:10 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 500 block of N. Wilcox at victim near Santa Monica and A vandalism incident was reported committed a petty theft in the 6000 At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect 8:14 p.m. McCadden at 4:10 p.m. in the 200 block of N. Rodeo at block of Barton. stole a vehicle parked in the 6200 6:40 a.m. block of Orange. March 30 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 400 block of S. At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 600 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a Cochran at 4:45 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 8900 N. Robertson at 11 p.m. cle parked in the 80900 block of burglary in the 100 block of N. block of Wilshire. Blackburn at 11 a.m. Larchmont at 2:10 a.m. At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect March 30 assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:15 a.m., an arson fire was of Melrose and Vine. petty theft in the 9100 block of committed a grand theft near the committed a petty theft in the 6800 reported in the 1700 block of Charleville at 4:45 p.m. corner of Bronson and Lexington. block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect committed a Santa Monica. burglary in the 500 block of N. Elm

At 5:48 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- at 8:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 400 April 1 victim in the 6300 block of Santa tim in the 200 block of N. Western block of N. Rodeo. Monica at 3:30 p.m. at 11:45 a.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect

At 9:40 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 1400 At 11:52 a.m., an unknown sus- corner of Bronson and Sunset. petty theft in the 100 block of N. block of N. Crescent Heights. stole a vehicle parked near the pect committed a petty theft in the Stanley at 10:04 p.m. corner of Detroit and De Longpre. 1700 block of Whitley. April 3

Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a At 10:21 p.m., a suspect was An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:45 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1900 block of N. arrested on suspicion of driving Department vehicle parked in the 100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the Highland at 10:45 p.m. under the influence of alcohol or S. Doheny at 6 p.m. 1600 block of N. Fuller. drugs in the 300 block of S. March 26 Crescent. March 28 At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 5400 block victim in the 1700 block of Whitley March 31 burglary in the 1600 block of At 4:20 a.m., an unknown suspect of Hollywood. at 11:45 a.m. Queens at 1:20 a.m. robbed a victim near the corner of At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Third and Orlando. An unknown suspect committed a At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 9700 At 1:26 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 4500 block of committed a burglary in the 8900 block of Wilshire. stole a vehicle parked near the An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire at 11:40 p.m. block of Burton Way. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 15 April 8, 2021

Piper-Heidsieck celebrates the Master Chorale welcomes innovator to board Oscars with limited edition magnum The Los Angeles Master Chorale revenue. Prior to founding has appointed Tom Strickler to its Endeavor, Strickler was an agent at Piper-Heidsieck, a Champagne pro- board of directors. the firms CAA, InterTalent and ducer known worldwide for its dis- The board, chaired by Philip A. ICM. tinctive red label and reputation for Swan, provides leadership in carry- “Tom’s extensive experience and being a multi-award winner, has ing out the Master Chorale’s mis- lifelong love of choral music make announced its return as the official sion to share choral music with the him ideally suited to help the champagne partner of the 93rd widest possible audience. Master Chorale realize its vision of Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25. “We are thrilled to welcome Tom increasing access to the choral art It marks the seventh year of a partnership Strickler to the Master Chorale’s form,” Los Angeles Master between Piper-Heidsieck and the board or directors,” Swan said. Chorale president and CEO Jean Academy of Motion Picture Arts and “Tom is a pioneer in the worlds of Davidson said. “Tom’s valuable Sciences. entertainment and education, and perspective complements the skills “Although Hollywood’s biggest night his guidance will be invaluable, and experiences of our board of may look different this year, one thing especially during this critical time directors, and those of the entire remains the same,” said Benoit Collard, of planning our post-pandemic organization.” general manager for Piper-Heidsieck. future.” Upon his retirement from “This awards season, Piper-Heidsieck Strickler is co-founder of Endeavor in 2011, Strickler found- photo courtesy of Los Angeles Master Chorale is celebrating with a limited-edition, Endeavor, the largest talent and lit- ed Extera Public Schools in East New board member Tom Strickler illuminated magnum custom-made for erary agency in the world. While at Los Angeles to address detrimental will help the chorale expand the Oscars. Featuring the signature Endeavor from 1995–2009, effects on disadvantaged students. access. Cuvée Brut, this year’s bottle will Strickler led the motion picture Currently, the schools serve 1,000 ‘light up’ at-home celebrations.” department and served on the students in Boyle Heights and are the boards of the UCLA Graduate Steeped in history, Piper-Heidsieck Endeavor management committee, among the highest performing ele- School of Education and has supported cinema since 1933, during which time the firm grew mentary schools in East Los Information Studies and SCI-Arc. when a bottle of its Champagne from four to 800 employees, earn- Angeles. For information, visit lamaster- appeared in “Sons of the Desert,” the ing over $300 million annually in Strickler also currently serves on chorale.org. debut film featuring Laurel and Hardy. In 1964, Piper-Heidsieck celebrated Rex Harrison’s Oscar for his role in “My Fair Project Angel Food discusses pandemic response Lady” with a tailor-made, 48-liter bottle as tall as the 5 foot 10 inch actor. Piper- Project Angel Food is holding a utive director Richard Ayoub and Angel Food provided meals to Heidsieck continues to support the enrich- virtual town hall titled “COVID: executive chef John Gordon. They thousands of people suffering from ment and preservation of film heritage One Year Later” on Thursday, April will discuss how the human spirit debilitating illnesses despite the through the French Cinémathèque, and has 8, at 5 p.m., via Zoom. shined during one of the country’s COVID-19 pandemic, in large part been the official champagne of the The event will include West darkest hours and how the organi- due to supporters. International Cannes Film Festival for more Hollywood Mayor Lindsey zation continued its mission of To RSVP, visit than two decades. Horvath, Project Angel Food exec- helping people in need. Project angelfood.org/rsvp. Viewers can light up their Oscars night by purchasing one of the limited edition Piper-Heidsieck Champagne bottles. For information, visit piper- heidsieck.com.

photo by Elizabeth Daniels, © J. Paul Getty Trust. St. Elmo Village, located south of Venice Boulevard and east of La Brea Avenue, is an artists’ enclave of 10 small craftsman-style bungalows in a colorful garden setting. It was founded in 1969 by artists Roderick and Rozell Sykes as a place where children and adults could explore creativity. The Getty and city partner for L.A. African American Historic Places Project The Getty and the Los Angeles Americans in Los Angeles are more Department of City Planning have present and complete than previous- announced the Los Angeles African ly,” said Tim Whalen, the John E. American Historic Places Project, and Louise Bryson director at the an initiative to identify, protect and Getty Conservation Institute. “The celebrate Black heritage in the city. work is also about making sure that Despite comprehensive efforts to preservation methods are examined record and preserve Los Angeles’ for systemic bias. It’s ultimately historic places, a little over 3 percent about equity.” of the city’s 1,200 designated local “This project will illuminate over- landmarks are linked to Black her- looked narratives and historic places itage. important to Los Angeles and our Over the next three years, the pro- nation that deserve protection and ject will work with local communi- recognition,” added Brent Leggs, ties and cultural institutions to more executive director of the African fully recognize and understand American Cultural Heritage Action Black experiences in Los Angeles. Fund at the National Trust for The initiative aims to identify and Historic Preservation. “Through help preserve places that best repre- public and private partnership, the sent the stories and work with com- Getty and city of Los Angeles can Fiesta munities to develop creative model broader reform in the U.S. approaches to meet goals for place- preservation field and can work Steak and Burger making, identity and empowerment. proactively at the local government “Historic preservation is about and city levels to grow pathways for Taste of India the acknowledgment and elevation equitable interpretation and com- Signature of places and stories. The point of munity-driven preservation.” this work is to make sure that the For information, visit getty.edu Coastal Mediterranean stories and places of African and planning.lacity.org. 16 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ has series’ best, worst Humans are dumb, according from the events of Godzilla’s the latest installment of the sophomore debut. Twice now, the “Godzilla” and “Kong” rebooted enormous creature has proven to series. They’re boring, an obstacle be a force for good, bringing bal- to the real prize. They probably ance, protecting all species – dumb shouldn’t be so tedious in a kaiju mortals included – from nature and film pitting the ultimate titans more vicious foes. against each other, but “Godzilla real treat of watching a film like Then the water-dwelling electric vs. Kong” goes that route, present- this at home on HBO Max is the fire breather starts attacking major ing empathetic monsters decimat- ability to pause or fast forward cities at random. According to his ing skyscrapers while puny Homo through a number of scenes that fans, like Madison Russell (Millie sapiens feel more anthropoid. don’t include a towering monster. Bobby Brown), who witnessed the Perhaps humanizing monsters at Considering where things green dude save the world once the expense of people is a cinemat- began, this is a shocking proposal. before, these attacks have a pur- ic win for director Adam Wingard All those epic battles in 2014’s pose. Nobody else seems to care, (“You’re Next,” “Blair Witch”). “Godzilla” and the absurd charms save a couple misfits in a subplot But it sure feels like a small step of “Kong: Skull Island” created a that only matters for a brief for the rest of us spending too promising world. Then “Godzilla: moment in the third act. much time following charmless King of the Monsters” got weird. Godzilla’s behavior is especially characters explaining the plot It blew through too many famil- concerning for those keeping loosed from personalities. iar kaiju to set up this epic show- watch over the other surviving Still, the fourth film in down. One of the worst parts con- titan, Kong, who is quickly out- photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Legendary Entertainment’s tinues here: dumb humans in a growing his hidden dome on Skull Godzilla and Kong battle again in the latest installment in Legendary MonsterVerse is hardly unwatch- landscape far more interesting than Island. So members of Monarch, Entertainment’s MonsterVerse. able, encompassing the best and who graces the screen. Much of the once secret group monitoring worst of this franchise. Perhaps the the world remains in recovery the titans’ activities, seek to trans- wife’s boyfriend, Alexander seems to be all rage. No spoiler to fer Kong to a passageway possibly Skarsgård, playing a dopey scien- say that’s not the whole story, but leading to the home of the titans tist. But the real stars here are not just watch for yourself to see how long ago. Of course, Kong doesn’t the actors – those empty vessels of over-the-top this one gets. It might arrive without a hiccup, or light- exposition channeling obnoxious work for you. It might not. ning breath attack, to be more tropes poached from disaster It seems the entire franchise has exact. movies. led to this grandiose moment, so Somehow this franchise has qui- That’s all forgiven once the what happens next is entirely up etly outlived Universal Pictures’ titans clash, though such moments for grabs. Legendary execs have classic monster universe, out- are rare. Luckily, Kong’s journey hinted at a possible “Pacific Rim” shined DC films’ confused trajec- traverses an undiscovered country crossover (the studio produces tory and included a shocking ripped from Jules Verne’s greatest both properties), which makes amount of acting talent. We’re talk- hits. If future films arrive, hopeful- complete sense considering this ing Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor- ly this is the new setting. Give franchise’s slow move into a Johnson, Ziyi Zhang, Bryan metropolitan cities a break. dystopian future. Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Sally The CGI has greatly improved Frankly, there doesn’t seem to Hawkins, Brie Larson, Tom since the dynamic monster duo’s be anyone left for Kong or Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson and first rumble in the streets in 1962, Godzilla to fight, so why not go off John C. Reilly. “King Kong vs. Godzilla.” They world or send those creepy critters The latest one includes a few look incredible, with facial expres- here? The rest of us are so hard up photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures familiar faces, particularly sions unseen in such digital mon- to see a blockbuster that this goes The special effects and CGI make the action incredibly real in “Godzilla “Stranger Things’” Brown repris- sters, Kong the lonely soul in down just fine, once those annoy- vs. Kong.” ing her role as Madison, and my search of home, while Godzilla ing humans move over. Ks for charity Arts journalists to discuss Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer has launched a season-long giveback initiative – industry during Wallis panel Ks for a Cause – to support local The Wallis Annenberg Center for and an award-winning author; and nonprofit organizations focused on the Performing Arts and Advisory Cameron Shaw, the newly appoint- STEM and/or youth programming Board for the Arts present “Center ed executive director of the in the greater Los Angeles area. Stage: Turning the Page, California African American Bauer will donate $1,000 per Envisioning a Thriving Post- Museum and former freelance strikeout throughout the regular Pandemic Arts Journalism writer and editor for the New York season. Each month, a different Landscape,” a live virtual panel Times and the Los Angeles Review nonprofit organization will be des- discussion featuring some of the of Books. Rachel Fine, Executive ignated. Bauer will fully fund the country’s leading arts journalists, Director and CEO of The Wallis, initiative through grants via the Los on Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. will host the event. Angeles Dodgers Foundation. The free 90-minute industry “With live performances and in- “This season, I’m looking for- insider conversation and question- person audiences curtailed during ward to giving back to my home- and-answer session, geared for the the global pandemic crisis, many town community in a meaningful arts and culture community and arts organizations have shifted way,” Bauer said. “I’m excited to moderated by Chris Denby, their focus during this time, launch Ks for a Cause to support founder and CEO of Advisory embracing digital innovation as a several incredible nonprofit organi- Board for the Arts, will shed light way to stay connected to their con- zations doing impactful work to on post-pandemic artistic resilien- stituents and provide vital support promote STEM and offer a variety cy and innovation from the unique to the artists whose work typically of youth programming across the perspective of arts and culture graces their stages and galleries,” greater Los Angeles area. It’s really observers, critics and scholars. Fine said. the perfect initiative for me, as it Panelists include Philip “This panel discussion will combines two things I love in life: Kennicott, a Pulitzer-Prize-win- explore such topics as how the strikeouts and helping others.” ning senior art and architecture absence of traditional arts offerings For the month of April, Bauer critic at the Washington Post and a has shifted the way arts journalists will support Think Together, which regular contributor to Opera News have covered the arts over the past delivers early learning programs, and Gramophone; Carolina A. year and what impact, if any, that afterschool programs, student sup- Miranda, a Los Angeles Times may have on the future of arts jour- port services and school improve- columnist covering art, architec- nalism. The panelists will also ment. Specifically, Bauer’s dona- ture and urban design and regular share their insights on where the photo courtesy of the Wallis tion will help fund afterschool contributor to KCRW’s “Press arts may be headed in the next six Journalists from the New Yorker, Washington Post and Los Angeles STEM and robotics programming Play” who was named one of the months to two years as we emerge Times will participate in a panel discussion hosted by the Wallis on April for middle school students in south- most influential Latina journalists from the pandemic and attempt to 8. east Los Angeles. by CCNMA: Latino Journalists of return to normalcy and come out For more information, visit California; Alex Ross, a music crit- stronger,” Denby added. trevorbauer.com/ksforacauase. ic at the New Yorker since 1996 Center Stage @ The Wallis, around timely culture topics rang- zations to evolve this series from founded in 2017 at the Wallis ing from equity to education and in-person breakfast gatherings to My friends, your presence Annenberg Center for the philanthropy. These events are virtual broadcasts, allowing these Performing Arts, is a Los Angeles open to the general public and free conversation to extend far beyond sheds light on a dark day community-based panel discussion of charge to attend. geographic limitations. series established for discourse During the pandemic, The Wallis For information, visit your friend, estherleon.com between arts leaders and scholars has partnered with various organi- thewallis.org/centerstage. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 17 April 8, 2021 L.A. County Parks offers free programming The Los Angeles County from Wednesdays through Fridays cheer and volleyball. Sports For All Department of Parks and Recreation between 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will take place on Saturdays begin- is launching its Spring Into Parks ini- Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. through ning April 10 through May 29, last- tiative with a variety of new options 1:30 p.m. ing two hours each session at specific for youth and families to enjoy at no “Parks play a critical role in the locations. Pre-registration is cost. health and well-being of communi- required, free of charge. With the support of the Board of ties, which is why Los Angeles “The Board of Supervisors’ con- Supervisors and partners, L.A. County continues to invest in the tinued commitment to offering our County Parks has created new curric- development of programs that youth and families access to innova- ula and service offerings during the increase access to and encourage the tive and recreational programming pandemic, following COVID-19 exploration of County parks,” Los contributes to healthy and thriving health guidelines. Every Body Angeles County Board of communities,” said Norma Edith Explores promotes outdoor experi- Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis García-González, director of L.A. ences and educational workshops. said. “I am thrilled to see the expan- County Parks and Recreation. “I am Sports For All encourages condition- sion of parks programming through excited about our 2021 Spring Into ing skills to play a favorite sport and the launch of the 2021 Spring Into Parks program with new options for try something enjoyable. Grab-N-Go Parks program that will provide fam- our youth and residents to explore events offer an activity kit for leisure ilies and children with unique oppor- new places and try new things. I fun and food supplies. L.A. County tunities to engage with nature, sci- invite everyone to sign up, drop by Parks access to safe recreation and ence, sports and other fun recreation- and discover your local county photo courtesy of LA Chamber Orchestra open spaces promotes health and al activities.” park.” LACO concertmaster Margaret Batjer is the subject of the new episode wellness for all age groups this sea- “I am thrilled that the county is While L.A. County Parks intro- of the orchestra’s Close Quarters digital series. son. offering new opportunities for chil- duced the Grab-N-Go events during The new Every Body Explores dren and their families to enjoy the the initiation of the pandemic, this program encourages local communi- outdoors through a variety of excit- season’s free drive-thru giveaways ties to experience the outdoors by ing programs,” Supervisor Kathryn are linked with the rest of the pro- Close Quarters continues visiting trails, participating in work- Barger said. “This spring, more than grams. The new outdoor activity kit shops and discovering open spaces. ever before, we can all appreciate the consists of food supplies, a kite, fly- The drop-in program offers opportu- need for outdoor activities and events ing disc, sun catcher, a bug jar, but- with concertmaster episode nities to become a community scien- that help children thrive while bring- terfly catcher, magnifying glass and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra transcription of Beethoven’s mas- tist by participating in scavenger ing our communities together.” starter gardening kit. Families will Close Quarters interdisciplinary terpiece.” hunts and creative nature projects, Sports For All is a new spin to also find spring pre-filled eggs to cre- digital series melding musical and Batjer, concertmaster of the Los such as building a birdhouse or sports clinics, lasting for eight weeks, ate their own hunt and a coloring visual arts continues with Angeles Chamber Orchestra since designing an insect hotel. instead of a one-day event. Local book to enter the art contest by April Concertmaster Margaret Batjer 1998, has soloed with such major Participants will also learn about the youth between 6 and 12 years old 11 for a chance to win a bike and hel- leading a performance of orchestras as the Philadelphia vast nature, wilderness and natural will have the chance to try something met for various age groups. The Beethoven’s “Serioso” String Orchestra and the St. Louis, Seattle species in the area. The program will new or practice a sport they already Grab-N-Go program is possible with Quartet in F minor, arranged for and Dallas symphony orchestras, be offered at seven LA County love. The free program will be led by the Los Angeles County string ensemble by Mahler. the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, nature centers at Eaton, Placerita and L.A. County Parks full-time recre- Departments of Public Social Close Quarters cinematographer Prague Chamber Orchestra and San Dimas Canyons, and Stoneview, ation staff with support from recur- Services and Probation, the Los Michael Elias Thomas films the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. She Vasquez Rocks, Whittier Narrows rent team members. Basic skills Angeles Regional Food Bank and in orchestra with direction by LACO appears regularly at the Marlboro and Deane Dana Friendship Park training will be available in core partnership with Cal Fresh. Creative Director of Digital Music Festival, La Jolla Nature Centers. Registration is not sports, including basketball, baseball, For information or to register, visit Content James Darrah and audio Summerfest, Salzburg Festival and required. The program is offered t-ball/coach pitch, softball, soccer, parks.lacounty.gov/springintoparks. production by Robert Wolff. Italy’s Naples and Cremona festi- The new episode is available to vals. the public at no cost and can be Close Quarters’ “digitally streamed on demand following its native” programs, created specifi- premiere on Friday, April 9, at 6:30 cally for streaming and hailed as p.m. at laco.org/close-quarters, and “musically and artistically com- LACO’s YouTube and Facebook pelling” by Los Angeles Times, live channels. A digital pre-concert have drawn more than one million conversation begins at 5:30 p.m. views to date since debuting in “This episode is bursting at the November. Between 30 and 40 seams with the brilliance of minutes in length, they are safely Beethoven,” LACO Executive filmed at The Colburn School’s Director Ben Cadwallader said. Olive Rehearsal Hall. “Margaret Batjer’s extensive expe- Subsequent Close Quarters rience as a chamber musician episodes premiere on Fridays, shines through as she leads her April 23, May 7 and 21, and June LACO colleagues in a taut, fiery 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. interpretation of Mahler’s elegant For information, visit laco.org. LAUSD offers monthly child care stipend for employees To provide support for employ- The support for childcare is ees who need child care and another step we’re taking to help ensure appropriate staffing at our employees so they can keep schools as they reopen, Los doing all they can to serve the Angeles Unified School District needs of students and their fami- Superintendent Austin Beutner lies.” announced the district will pro- The LAUSD is working with vide a monthly $500 subsidy to Service Employees International help employees obtain daycare Union Local 99, Carina Care and for children 5 and younger. the Child Care Alliance of Los The program is for full-time Angeles to help employees find employees and provides $500 for in-home and center-based care for each child enrolled in a child care children. program. It will be available for “We are proud to work in part- the rest of the spring semester and nership with Los Angeles Unified for employees who work in sum- and the Child Care Alliance of mer school through July 31. Los Angeles to support all school “It’s been a very long year since district workers in need of child COVID-19 led to the closure of care,” SEIU Local 99 Executive schools and many of our employ- Director Max Arias said. ees have had to juggle their “Through Carina Care and the responsibilities at work with the Child Care Alliance of Los need to take care of their own Angeles, as well as investment families, including young chil- from Los Angeles Unified, school dren,” Beutner said. “We have workers will be able to access done all we can to take care of our quality, affordable childcare as employees, from hero pay and they return to work to support and extended medical benefits to provide in-person instruction.” COVID tests and vaccinations. For information, visit lausd.net. 18 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News LAUSD offers vaccines in high-need areas Los Angeles Unified School working families.” President and CEO Al Ballesteros District Superintendent Austin The first two of these centers said. Beutner announced that the dis- opened on Tuesday, April 6, at Barriers still remain for many to trict plans to open 25 school-based George Washington Preparatory receive a vaccination – access to vaccination centers to serve Senior High School in South Los technology, the lack of time or the school families in high-needs Angeles and Abraham Lincoln inability to navigate the online communities as part of an effort to High School in East Los Angeles vaccine lottery to find an appoint- reopen schools in the safest way in collaboration with St. John’s ment and the lack of access to possible. Well Child and Family Center. St. transportation to a distant vaccina- “Since this crisis began, Los John’s will provide the doses of tion site. School-based vaccina- photo courtesy of Viver Brasil Dance Company Angeles Unified has had to bal- vaccine and the clinical staff to tion efforts – in the neighborhood Now in its 21st year, the internship program has provided opportunities ance three sometimes conflicting administer the shots while Los by trusted partners – can help for more than 2,500 students who entered the arts and culture field. objectives – the learning needs of Angeles Unified will oversee the solve all of these issues. Schools students, the impact the virus is outreach to the school community are in regular contact with the having on working families and and provide operational support at families they serve and are a trust- protecting the health and safety of the school sites. ed part of the community. all in the school community,” On Friday, April 9, Los Angeles Los Angeles Unified has also County internship program Beutner said. “We’re expanding Unified will open a vaccination set up a Family Vaccination the safety net we are providing to center with the help of Northeast Hotline at (213)328-3958 to pro- include vaccinations as part of our Community Clinics at Henry T. vide information and help families opens for college students commitment to do all we can to Gage Middle School to serve make vaccination appointments. The L.A. County Arts pandemic’s impact on youth protect the health and safety of school families in the Huntington Los Angeles Unified’s efforts to Internship Program will provide unemployment in the county. As everyone in the school communi- Park community. provide a safety net have included 228 university and community our sector begins a journey of ty.” “We are grateful to providing about 120 million meals college students with paid on-the- recovery, interns will engage first- The expansion of this effort to Superintendent Beutner for his along with 26 million items of job experience in the arts at over hand in the arts and create net- 25 school sites from just two leadership in bringing forward much-needed supplies including 140 nonprofit organizations start- works that help launch their announced a week ago is made vaccination centers which expand masks and hand sanitizer, diapers ing this summer. Applications for careers.” possible through a partnership access to the COVID-19 vaccine and baby wipes, clothing and interested students are now open. Approved as one of the five ini- with the Los Angeles County to families in need,” Northeast shoes, toys and sports equipment, The AIP is the largest paid sum- tial recommendations from the Federation of Labor and Northeast Community Clinics Executive books and school supplies, as well mer internship program in the Cultural Equity and Inclusion Community Clinics. All of the Director and CEO Dr. Christopher as computers and internet access country. More than 2,500 students Initiative funded by the Board of partners share a common goal to Lau said. for a half-million students. Los have entered the L.A. County arts Supervisors in 2017, the program make sure families with children Soon thereafter, Los Angeles Angeles Unified has also provided and culture field through AIP, has expanded each subsequent in schools receive access to vacci- Unified will open a vaccine center more than 600,000 free COVID now in its 21st year, which places year, both increasing the number nations to help their children at South East Senior High School tests to students, staff and their interns in nonprofit performing, of internships available and return to school in the safest way in partnership with the Weingart families at neighborhood schools. presenting, literary and municipal reserving at least 28 positions for possible. Federal, state and county Foundation and the John Wesley “Vaccinating family members arts organizations. Its companion community college students. In health authorities have agreed to Community Health Institute Inc. will enable more children to return program, the Getty Multicultural the last three years the proportion ensure these school-based sites “We are extremely excited to school without the fear of Internship Program, provides of participation from community receive sufficient doses of the vac- about this partnership,” Weingart bringing the virus home,” internships to museums and visual college students has more than cine. Foundation President and CEO Superintendent Beutner said. “The arts organizations. quadrupled. “We are excited to work with Miguel A. Santana said. “This opportunity gaps for students from Students build their profession- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Los Angeles Unified and trusted school-based effort will localize families who are struggling to get al skills and connections while pandemic, the program timeline community organizations to access to vaccines in the South by will only worsen if they’re not completing projects in education, has been extended to allow for ensure the COVID-19 vaccine is Gate community which has been back in schools with their peers marketing, graphic design, more flexibility for both interns accessible to all in our school disproportionately impacted from more affluent neighbor- fundraising, production and more. and work sites. Additionally, part- communities and especially for throughout the entire pandemic.” hoods. It’s simple enough to see Host organizations, which range time and remote internships will those at highest risk,” Los Angeles “We look forward to working the solution – providing vaccina- in budget size, include nonprofits be available. Organizations set the County Federation of Labor, AFL- with Los Angeles Unified to tions for families with children in focusing on artistic disciplines start and end dates of their posi- CIO President Ron Herrera said. increase access to Covid-19 vacci- schools is the single most impor- including theater, dance, multime- tions, but all students must com- “Our efforts should be focused on nations in Southeast Los tant thing we can do to get more dia, film and social justice through plete their 400 paid hours between equitable vaccine distribution and Angeles,” John Wesley children back in schools.” the arts. May 31 and March 1, 2022. economic relief for struggling Community Health Institute Inc. For information, visit lausd.net. “Through the largest paid arts In addition to the on-the-job internship program in the nation, experience they acquire as arts L.A. County remains committed Interns, participants take part in in investing and nurturing our educational and networking activ- future generation of artists and ities including opportunities to cultural workers,” Los Angeles meet in peer groups curated by County Board of Supervisors leaders in the arts and culture Chair Hilda L. Solis said. “My field. These educational compo- commitment to workforce devel- nents are supported by the Getty opment is stronger than ever due Foundation, which supports to the pandemic, and is why I was internships at museums and visual so pleased to champion a motion arts organizations through its last year to restore funding to the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Arts Internship Program – a criti- Internship Program, a companion cal entry point for young people of program to the Department of Arts color into careers in arts and cul- and Culture’s program. ture. Not only does the program Applications for the program grow in participants every year, are now open. Any current under- but it also chips away at long- graduate students, as well as stu- standing disparities in creative dents graduating between May 1 opportunities. As we continue to and December 1 are eligible to reopen sectors of our county and apply. All applicants must be cur- develop sustainable recovery rently enrolled in a community efforts, our focus must be on college or four-year university. building stronger and more acces- Applicants must also be residents sible pathways for careers in this of or attending schools that are sector.” located in Los Angeles County, “For 21 years, the LA County and they cannot be previous par- Arts Internship Program has built ticipants of the program. Eligible career pathways for diverse young students of diverse backgrounds people to enter and thrive in L.A. are encouraged to apply. County’s creative economy. The Students who wish to apply program is a win-win – students may do so by identifying the get real-world experience and our opportunities they are interested in nonprofit partners receive funding at lacountyarts.org/internships, OPENINGS support and join us in developing and applying directly to those host future arts leaders with inclusive organizations. Positions will be in K-5th GRADES talent and community representa- launched at the beginning of each Click here tion,” L.A. County Department of month starting in April through Arts and Culture Director Kristin August of 2021. Interested stu- or go to our website Sakoda said. “This kind of paid dents are encouraged to continue to check for work-based opportunity is a criti- checking our website for the most cal way to address inequities, up to date and available positions. distance learning build an arts and creative sector For information, visit lacount- updates. that centers equity, and relieve the yarts.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 19 April 8, 2021 GLAZA hosts virtual walk for conservation The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is launching its first- ever fitness fundraiser – Walk for the Wild – on Earth Day, April 22, to raise critical funds to support the Los Angeles Zoo and its species- saving work. From April 22 through Endangered Species Day on May 21, participants will take a virtual photo courtesy of Holocaust Museum LA walk “around the world” to explore the global conservation impact of the L.A. Zoo and learn about efforts to save threatened species. Holocaust museum hosts Participants will be rewarded throughout the journey with digital fitness and fundraising badges and online Yom HaShoah program exclusive content, plus rewards Holocaust Museum L.A. will Garcetti. based on fundraising level. present “Sephardic Victims of the Dr. Aomar Boum, associate pro- Join individually or as a team and photo courtesy of the LA Zoo Shoah,” a virtual Yom HaShoah fessor and vice chair of undergrad- participate in a little friendly com- The goal is for participants to walk a collective 14,000 miles across the commemoration on Sunday, April uate studies for the UCLA petition to win prizes. Proceeds 11, at 11 a.m. Department of Anthropology, will benefit the Los Angeles Zoo and globe to raise awareness and funds for work to save endangered Despite the pandemic, give the keynote speech. Albert GLAZA, the nonprofit organization species. Holocaust Museum L.A. is com- Rosa, an Auschwitz and Dachau that supports the Zoo and plays a mitted to continuing the annual survivor born in Salonika, Greece, central role in making its vital con- fundraising page, set fitness goals, for work to save endangered tradition of Yom HaShoah and will also discuss his experiences. servation work possible. get moving and make an impact on species. The event concludes on remembering those who perished, After World War II, Rosa fought in Registration begins on March 9, wildlife conservation. Leading up May 21 at 11:59 p.m. The winners honoring those who survived and the Irgun, the underground Jewish with registration levels that include to the virtual Opening Ceremony of the Largest Team, Top Individual standing together as a united resistance in Palestine, before he a commemorative T-shirt and on Earth Day, there will be fun and Team Fundraising and Longest Jewish community. The virtual came to the United States in 1949. medal. To learn more and to regis- weekly challenges that will prepare Distance awards will be announced Holocaust Remembrance Day Canadian singer and songwriter ter, visit lazoo.org/walkforthewild. and inspire participants for the walk on May 22, as well as the total event is sponsored by the Aviva Chernick will perform in “Because it’s easy for anyone to and help them meet their fitness and amount raised by this incredible California Legislative Jewish Ladino, the Judeo-Spanish lan- participate, Walk for the Wild fundraising goals. global fitness adventure. Caucus and the Consulate General guage of Southern Europe and encourages the entire Los Angeles Starting on April 22, participants Walk for the Wild is open to the of the Republic of Poland in Los Northern Africa. Montana Tucker, community to engage in a lifelong choose when and where to walk (or public, and participants of all abili- Angeles. granddaughter of Holocaust sur- philanthropic relationship with the bike, run, swim, dance, etc.), track- ties are encouraged to participate in The event will focus on the vivors, will perform “Hatikvah,” L.A. Zoo’s wildlife conservation ing their real-world movement on the activity of their choosing – any Southern European and North the Israeli national anthem, and mission, from schoolchildren to an integrated virtual map to eight physical movement will propel African communities devastated singer, songwriter and actress grandparents. Whoever you are, global destinations, including them towards their fitness goal. by the Holocaust. It will feature Shira Bouskila will open the cere- you can save species from extinc- Paraguay, South Africa and India, Fundraising rewards start at the speakers, musical performances mony with a guitar performance tion and be a conservation hero,” among others, and receive special $150 level (inclusive of registration and dignitaries from Israel, and the United States national GLAZA President Tom Jacobson content at each stop. fee) and include a plush toys and Poland, Germany and Greece, as anthem. said. Participants’ goal is to walk a col- Walk for the Wild branded mer- well as state and city officials, For information and to register, From now through May 21, par- lective 14,000 miles across the chandise. including Los Angeles Mayor Eric visit holocaustmuseumla.org. ticipants can register and create a globe to raise awareness and funds For information, visit lazoo.org. Enjoy Jewish music this April through MAJE The Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is present- ing a multiplicity of free ways to engage with a wide range of Jewish music this April. The event schedule includes Klezmer Workshops featuring Dan Blacksberg and Deborah Strauss (April 11 and April 15); Mizrahi Sacred Songs (Piyutim) – From photo courtesy of The Music Center Pulpit to Pop Chart I & II (April 18 The 62nd annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration will be held on Dec. and April 25); Jewish Music 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. Masterclass Featuring Inna Faliks photo courtesy of Lowell Milken Center MAJE (April 20); and Experiencing The acclaimed Ukrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks will engage Jewish Music in New York: A Virtual Tour (April 25). with attendees and explore the inspirations behind her performances Apply to be in Holiday Celebration Registration is free at uclamaje.org. during the next Jewish Music Masterclass. Local talent can now apply to per- Selected artists will perform in Additionally, throughout April, form in the 62nd annual L.A. this long-standing, multicultural tra- the Lowell Milken Center is co- innovation in Europe to the Jewish commemoration of the Terezin County Holiday Celebration, pre- dition in Los Angeles, which will be sponsoring with the Library of the compositions of Leonard Ghetto, on the occasion of Yom sented by the Los Angeles County broadcast on local television to a Jewish Theological Seminary, a Bernstein, and then to lesser- Hashoa. With expert presenters and Board of Supervisors and produced large audience. The three-hour tele- series of explorations of Jewish known musical traditions of non- select recordings, we will illumi- by The Music Center. vised production is a holiday cele- music, past and present. The Western Jews. All this will com- nate the vast diversity of what we L.A. County-based cultural and bration showcasing the best bands, Musical Journeys series features mence with a concert and discus- call Jewish music. performing arts groups interested in orchestras, choirs and dance compa- programs that will range from con- sion featuring the music of com- For information and the full representing the talent and traditions nies the county has to offer. Pending sideration of the age of cantorial poser and cantor Gerald Cohen, in schedule, visit uclamaje.org. found in communities across the county public health guidelines, a region are encouraged to apply. live performance at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is to be determined. WeHo commemorates Yom HaShoah Temple hosts anti-Semitism forum The performance is scheduled to The city of West Hollywood Zoom. Hollywood Temple Beth El is California Department of air on Dec. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. will host a virtual Yom HaShoah The commemoration will fea- holding a virtual discussion titled Education to remove anti- The application is available at Holocaust Remembrance Day ture a presentation and discussion “Anti-Semitism Today” with Semitic references in the ethnic holidaycelebration.org. Artists must event titled “Life During the by Harriet Bennish, with songs Richard Hirschaut, of the studies curriculum. Hirschaut, belong to one of the following per- Holocaust” on Thursday, April 8, that were written in the ghettos of American Jewish Committee, on director of the American Jewish formance categories: vocal ensem- from noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Europe during World War Saturday, April 10, at noon, fol- Committee in Los Angeles, is a ble, music ensemble or dance and Yom HaShoah provides an II from 1939-45. During a time lowing services. chief strategist and principal performances must be suitable for opportunity to remember victims when millions of Jews were fac- The event is being held for spokesperson in advancing an all-ages crowd. They must com- of the Holocaust and to focus on ing imprisonment and death, Yom HaShoah – Holocaust AJC’s global advocacy. He has plete an online application form. preventing genocides and other music found a way into their lives Remembrance Day. Rabbi been involved with promoting They must submit a high-quality human atrocities from ever hap- through poetry and compositions. Norbert Weinberg of Hollywood civil rights and humanitarian and three-minute video that shows a pening again. This year, due to To RSVP, e-mail Temple Beth El will interview Jewish causes for more than 30 continuous performance and must the coronavirus pandemic, the [email protected], and a link Hirschaut and focus on concerns years. be a recent recording. city’s Yom HaShoah commemo- to the Zoom meeting will be sent. about increased incidents of anti- The event will be livestreamed For information, visit holidaycel- ration will be presented via For information, visit weho.org. Semitism and an effort to get the at facebook.com/htbel/live. ebration.org. 20 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CTG awards scholarships for innovation Center Theatre Group’s Dorothy and Richard Sherwood Award will go to two artists, D’Lo and Mikaal Sulaiman, recognizing and cele- brating them for their exceptional contributions to the Los Angeles theatre landscape and their work as innovative and adventurous artists. Paying tribute to the memory of Dorothy and Richard Sherwood, the $10,000 award aims to culti- vate innovative theater artists working in Los Angeles who push formal and aesthetic boundaries photo courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum and demonstrate dedication to photo courtesy of Center Theatre Group improving their respective artistic “Kitchen Still Life with a Maid and Young Boy” by Frans Snyders is fields. Both recipients will receive D’Lo, Mikaal Sulaiman and Lena Sands were named finalists for Center among the collection available in the virtual Pocket Gallery. the full $10,000 award. The addi- Theatre Group’s Dorothy and Richard Sherwood Award. tional finalist, Lena Sands, will receive a $2,000 honorarium. tures in The Guardian, NBC and (Soho Rep), “Underground “Each year we have the difficult The Advocate. He created the Railroad Game” (Ars Nova). He Explore the Getty at home task of selecting a single Dorothy “Coming Out, Coming Home” has received nominations from The quiet hush and cool air of Culture app that uses augmented and Richard Sherwood Award writing workshop series with Bay Area Theatre Critics, Audelco the galleries. The flash of delight reality to open up a life-sized virtu- recipient out of the impossibly South Asian and/or immigrant Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and when an intriguing work catches al space that you can literally step deep pool of talented theatre cre- LGBTQ Organizations nationally. Drama Desk Award for sound your eye. The surprising details inside using your smartphone. ators working in Los Angeles,” His acting credits include: design. He is also a Henry Hewes that come alive as you peer closely In Pocket Gallery, you can select Center Theatre Group Artistic “Looking,” “Transparent,” Design Award recipient. Mikaal at a painting. There’s no experi- from a list of virtual exhibitions; Director Michael Ritchie said. “I “Sense8,” “Mr. Robot,” also hosts a podcast, “Black ence quite like wandering through then, when you look at the app, it am thrilled that the Sherwood fam- Connecting and Issa Rae-produced Enso,” which can be found on a museum, letting your own will appear as though the exhibi- ily made it possible for us to “Minimum Wage.” Currently, he most podcast platforms. curiosity guide you through the tion you chose popped up around extend the award to two artists this has a series based on his life that is Since 1996, Center Theatre exhibitions and discovering the you. Wander through virtual year and look forward to working set up at BTR Media and Paul Group has recognized and cele- drama of 18th-century decorative rooms with paintings displayed on with D’Lo and Mikaal Sulaiman.” Feig’s Powderkeg Media. Most brated local theatre artists with the arts, or the mesmerizing brush- the walls by physically moving “My mother and father shared a recently, D’Lo was awarded the Richard E. Sherwood Award. In strokes of a Manet. your phone, or by using your fin- deep love of the arts and acted on Artist Disruptor Fellowship 2018 Dorothy Sherwood, While the pandemic limits in- ger to navigate on your phone that shared passion as they cham- through the Center for Cultural Richard’s wife and fellow champi- person strolls around museums, screen. Get up close or zoom in to pioned young artists and innova- Performance and 5050x2020 an on of innovative and adventurous the Google Arts and Culture app see the paintings in greater detail tive new work. I know that they initiative started by Joey Soloway, theatre artists, passed away. To invites art lovers to explore a and learn more about each work. would agree that these challenging and he is also a Civic Media honor the passion and dedication gallery of paintings from Getty’s Getty’s exhibition is called times require a redoubling of our Fellow through USC’s Annenberg of both patrons of the arts, the collection, without leaving home. “Better Together: Join the Crowd dedication to the artists that will School of Innovation funded by award was renamed the Dorothy The Getty Museum is partnering in Celebrated European move theater into the future. My the MacArthur Foundation. and Richard Sherwood Award. with Google Arts and Culture to Paintings,” inspired by the social sister Elizabeth and I are happy to Sulaiman, originally from Dorothy and Richard Sherwood launch a new exhibition in Pocket gatherings so many of us are miss- announce that this year we will Rochester, New York, currently were patrons of the arts with a spe- Gallery, an immersive exhibition ing during the pandemic. expand the Dorothy and Richard resides in Los Angeles working cial appreciation for artists who feature within the Google Arts and For information, visit getty.edu. Sherwood Award to include two primarily as a sound designer and are in the vanguard of theater. recipients,” Ben Sherwood said. composer. He attended the Richard was president and then D'Lo is a queer/transgender University of the Arts receiving a chairman of the Center Theatre Tamil-Sri Lankan-American BFA and later studied the Jacque Group Board of Directors from actor/writer/comic whose work Lecoq approach to avant garde 1980 until his passing in 1993. The ranges from stand-up comedy, solo theatre at the London International award is established as an theatre, plays, films, short stories School of Performing Arts. endowed fund at Center Theatre and poetry. His solo shows Mikaal also writes and directs Group by their family, friends, col- “Ramble-Ations,” “D’FunQT,” from time to time. He is currently leagues and fellow board mem- Play Ball! “D’FaQTo Life” and “To T, or not writing and devising an avant- bers, to honor the family’s passion- To T” have toured theaters and fes- garde headphone play titled ate commitment to theatre. tivals nationally, and he is a regu- Project Black Plague. PBP has Dorothy Sherwood was deeply lar performer/speaker on the col- received artist residencies at involved in the curation and selec- lege/university circuit. He is cur- Space on Ryder Farm in Upstate tion process, hosting salons at her rently working on his latest solo New York, Ucross Foundation in home for many of the artists, trav- called Queer Noise with support Wyoming, as well as VoxFest at eling to theaters around Los from Center Theatre Group’s Dartmouth College in New Angeles to support new work, and Library Series and L.A. LGBT Hampshire. Some of Mikaal’s ensuring that the award would Center. His work has been pub- sound design credits on world pre- truly help recipients. lished or written about in academic miere shows include “Rags For information, visit centerthe- journals and anthologies, with fea- Parkland” (Ars Nova), “Fairview” atregroup.org. Emily Shane Foundation holds ‘Get Active’ fundraiser It’s time to get into Spring! The An online silent auction will be platforms and shared on the Emily Shane Foundation, founded held alongside the event. It is open event’s Facebook page. The indi- by Ellen and Michel Shane to for preview at bit.ly/esfauction. viduals achieving the three highest honor their late daughter’s legacy Bidding will be active starting 9 dollar amounts raised will merit via their Successful Educational a.m. on April 16, and will end at recognition and prizes. Achievement Program, 11:59 p.m. on April 30. The Emily Shane Foundation’s announced the foundation’s annu- Examples of activities for the flagship SEA Program provides al April fundraiser, which is ongo- fundraiser include running, walk- individualized, intensive academ- ing through the end of the month. ing, swimming, dancing, lifting ic tutoring and mentorship to The event, “Get Active in weights, cycling, rowing and struggling, disadvantaged middle April,” presents the opportunity more. Everyone is encouraged to school students in the mainstream for everyone to sign up to commit take part, from joining an online classroom, who have no other to an activity of their choosing, set fitness class in the comfort of their recourse. SEA students are those an individual fundraising goal and own home to going for a walk, who risk “falling through the if desired, an activity goal. people can get active in whichever cracks” and who could not other- Baseball season was in full swing in this photograph in the May 18, Anyone can join in and solicit way suits them. If preferred, they wise afford this much needed 1950, issue of the Park Labrea News. David O’Connor, who was 5 sponsors to reach their goals by can encourage others to safely join after-school support. SEA has years old and lived with his parents on Ogden Drive, was swinging for participating. There is no fee to them, depending on the activity. operated since the spring of 2012 the fences on a baseball diamond at Hancock Park Elementary School. register or participate. More infor- To participate, simply sign up and has served close to 800 chil- David was a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers, which later moved in 1958 mation can be found at online. Once this is done, the par- dren to date in Los Angeles and and became the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers return for the bit.ly/esfgetactive. ticipant will receive a unique link Ventura Counties. Online learning opening homestand at Dodger Stadium from April 9-11 in a three- Instead of sitting to watch a pre- to solicit sponsorships throughout has greatly magnified the need for game series vs. the Washington Nationals. The first homestand also sented virtual event, the founda- the month. During the month, the their work. All funds raised by the includes three games against the Colorado Rockies from April 13-15. tion felt that it would be ideal to foundation welcomes photos of Get Active in April campaign will The Dodgers will join Major League Baseball in celebrating Jackie welcome spring with a movement- participants as they get active for directly support the SEA pro- Robinson Day on April 15, when every player and all on-field person- based fundraiser that provides all SEA. These should be submitted gram. nel will wear Robinson’s No. 42 on their jerseys. For information and participants maximum flexibility to [email protected], posted For information and to partici- tickets, visit dodgers.com. and plenty of time to participate. on all participants’ social media pate, visit emilyshane.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 21 April 8, 2021

FromMurder page 1 riles neighbors against encampment Wunderlich looks ahead are scared,” said a Beverly Grove to address problems associated with from something this painful, but we resident who asked to only be iden- that,” she added. “We have also have to. That means acting to pre- at COVID-19 recovery tified by his first name, Peter. “It’s been doing a lot of things in the vent crimes in the future. And it From page 1 not that we don’t have empathy for neighborhood to make it safer. Our means doing much more about the people who are unhoused, but officers have been out there, and we issues related to homelessness and Szew. it’s a public safety issue, it’s a pub- are doing as much extra patrol as mental illness. My office has “We did it with art and culture. lic health issue. A man lost his life, we can. We did a roll call out there reached out to homeless service That’s our brand. We did it with there have been burglaries, there to be highly visible. My partner, providers and the council office to talent from within our city, with have been people looking through Capt. Mendoza, has been out there get folks living in the encampment talent from across the genera- windows and masturbating. It’s out- walking the neighborhood with on San Vicente into shelter as tions. That’s our strength. Now rageous.” officers and the personnel. We are quickly as possible. While shelter we move to emerge, to move to Capt. Shannon Paulson, com- making putting more officers out space is very tight, we are hopeful position ourselves for the future,” manding officer of the LAPD’s there a priority.” that the people experiencing home- Wunderlich said. Wilshire Division, said police have Peter, the resident who expressed lessness there will be housed soon. Wunderlich’s colleagues were not connected Conners to the frustration about the encampment There is much more to be done on effusive in their praise for the encampment near San Vicente and crime, acknowledged that some the broader issues of creating more new mayor and pledged their Boulevard but acknowledged the progress has been made in address- housing and transforming our bro- support. encampment exists and said it is ing the situation, but it hasn’t been ken mental health system. I’m “This is now a relay race, and being monitored daily by police. enough. He blamed public officials, deeply committed to urgent action Lester is about to pass the baton – She confirmed officers had spoken including Councilman Paul Koretz, on these fronts.” or in our case, the gavel – to you. to Conners two hours before the 5th District, for failing to properly Koretz’s spokeswoman Alison We know the challenges that we homicide after receiving an anony- address concerns. Simard said the council office has face and I’m confident that with photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills mous call on March 29 about a tres- “We need to hear from our elect- been working for weeks to get peo- your leadership, we’ll move for- Vice Mayor Lili Bosse passer. To make an arrest, officers ed officials that they hear the neigh- ple staying at the encampment on ward from this pandemic, from have to witness a crime or the borhood’s concerns,” he added. Orange Street into shelters, and four this very challenging time in our reporting party must make a citi- “This is a problem all over the city.” people have accepted housing. In history, and make this city The best is still yet to come,” zen’s arrest, she said. At the time, Koretz sent a letter on April 3 to addition to the LAPD, representa- stronger,” Councilman Julian Bosse said. Connors did not appear to be a dan- people in the community express- tives from the Los Angeles Gold said. In his final remarks before ger to himself or others, so there ing dismay about the homicide. Homeless Services Authority have “Bob, this is your time … leaving the position of mayor, was nothing further officers could Koretz’s public safety director and been visiting the site regularly to Whatever problems we may face, Friedman called his term an do, Paulson added. other staff members canvassed the work with people there who are the best way for us to get through “honor and privilege,” and he “A radio call was generated for a community in the days after the unhoused. It is estimated there are them is as a community. Bob, noted that he served as mayor possible trespass. Our officers murder in an attempt to allay fears. currently 15 to 20 people staying at may you enjoy and thrive in lead- during “a year like no other.” responded and conducted an inves- “We are continually collaborat- the site. ing our city,” said Councilman “As a City Council, we had our tigation. There was no request from ing with all relevant agencies to “There has definitely been an John Mirisch, who was not pre- work cut out for us,” Friedman any member of the public for a pri- bring safety and order into a shaken effort to provide services at that sent but submitted written said. vate person’s arrest, and the officers community that has been devastat- location. LAHSA has been out there remarks. Despite the pandemic, an eco- could find no other legal basis to ed by the tragic murder of an inno- for weeks and weeks and weeks, but nomic downturn, and racial and further detain or arrest the individ- cent neighbor, Gabriel Donnay, these things sometimes take a lot of political protests, Friedman noted ual,” Paulson said. “[Where he with a focus on very aggressively time,” she said. “We have been able “We are finally on that “the future of our city is came from] has not been deter- working to bring homeless resi- to place some people into housing.” a road to better bright.” mined. He had a vehicle, but we are dents of the nearby encampment Simard added that another issue days again.” “My friend and colleague Bob not sure where he had been staying into housing and off the sidewalk is an abandoned building next to the Wunderlich is well-positioned to or the length of the period he was in that they are blocking,” Koretz said encampment and near a sporting take us into the recovery phase the neighborhood.” in the letter. goods store that is open for business -Beverly Hills … We as a city will emerge In terms of the encampment, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike near Wilshire and La Cienega Vice Mayor Liili Bosse stronger than we were before,” Paulson said some of the individu- Feuer also pledged to do more to boulevards. She said the council Friedman said. als staying there now may have preserve public safety in the neigh- office has been working with the Despite the positive momen- moved from another area that was borhood. abandoned building’s owner and Vice Mayor Lili Bosse replaces tum, Friedman encouraged the recently cleaned up when Metro “Last week our neighborhood other city departments to expedite Wunderlich as vice mayor. Bosse, council and the city’s residents to reconfigured a nearby subway con- experienced a horrific act of vio- permits for demolishing the struc- who is in line to serve as mayor take advice from his mentor, leg- struction zone. She said the LAPD lence that took the life of a wonder- ture. next year and who has previously endary UCLA basketball coach and other city agencies are working ful young man. Our hearts go out to “The councilman has been doing served as mayor in 2014 and John Wooden, who advised his together to address the situation. the Donnay family, Gabe’s house- a lot to make sure this problem is 2017, said she was “grateful” to players to “be quick, but don’t “[The encampment] is there and mates and his friends on their dev- addressed,” Simard said. “He com- serve as vice mayor. hurry.” this has been on our radar. We have astating loss,” Feuer said in a state- pletely understands the communi- “We are finally on a road to “We are anxious to move on, been trying to do whatever we can ment. “It’s hard to move forward ty’s concerns.” better days again … I share today but let’s do it in a confident, but with all of you, my colleagues safe and prudent, manner,” and our incredible community … Friedman said. USC, Urban Institute release housing study Four years after Los Angeles that the program has increased the of one per every 1.8 jobs. California Rent Relief Program voters approved Measure JJJ, approval rate of building permits As a result, the study contends which mandated a program that in TOC areas compared to the that Los Angeles’ affordability accepting applications incentivizes affordable housing preceding density bonus program. crisis owes primarily to a supply developments near major transit It also projects that TOC-eligible problem. While the study con- The city of West Hollywood is the period between April 1, 2020, stations, building permits are ris- projects in many neighborhoods cludes that no single program will getting the word out that applica- and March 31, 2021. Paying this ing in qualified neighborhoods. will be more profitable than close the affordability gap in Los tions are now being accepted for the 25% to the landlord by June 30, According to a study by the Urban exclusively market-rate develop- Angeles, the examination of the state of California’s COVID-19 2021, can help renters stay in their Institute and the USC Sol Price ments. The John Randolph TOC program shows early signs Rent Relief program. Eligibility homes under the extended eviction School of Public Policy, new Haynes and Dora Haynes of success. information and links to the online protections outlined in Senate Bill research reveals that the program Foundation funded the study. To measure the TOC program’s application are available at hous- 91, otherwise known as the offers more long-term profit “The TOC program successful- effectiveness, a team of five econ- ing.ca.gov. COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act. potential than market-rate apart- ly balances financial incentives omists created data models and The California COVID-19 Rent Eligible renters may also be eligible ments in many neighborhoods. that attract private construction of financial simulations, including a Relief program is designed to help for future rent assistance equal to The program, now known as affordable units without giving series of analyses that forecasted low-income Californians through 25% of their monthly rent. the Transit-Oriented developers a windfall,” said lead 13 years of cash flow on 20 hypo- the payment of unpaid rent to land- Combined with the assistance avail- Communities Affordable Housing author Linna Zhu, now a research thetical developments located lords. Funding for this program able for unpaid rent, future assis- Incentive Program, encourages associate with the Urban Institute. throughout the city. The econo- comes from $2.6 billion in federal tance will help renters stay housed affordable housing within a half- “While alone it won’t solve the mists assessed affordable and rental assistance. once the eviction protections in SB mile of major transit stops by housing crisis in Los Angeles, our market-rate developments in TOC Landlords who opt in and are 91 expire on June 30, 2021. allowing additional density in study indicates that it is part of the zones to determine which type of approved for the state of Assistance for unpaid utilities may exchange for providing affordable solution and a roadmap for poli- housing was the better invest- California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief also be available. units. As a result, qualifying cymakers in other cities facing ment. program may get reimbursed for To check eligibility requirements, developments can build more housing crises.” Though the results varied 80% of an eligible renter’s unpaid to apply or to find a local partner units to replace – or even exceed – To be considered affordable, a according to each neighborhood’s rent for the period between April 1, network organization that can revenue lost by reducing rent. household must spend no more real estate market’s strength, the 2020, and March 31, 2021, if the assist, visit housing.ca.gov or call The study, “Los Angeles’ than 30% of its income on hous- team confirmed that most TOC- landlord agrees to waive the (833)430-2122. Housing Crisis and Local ing. By that standard, Los Angeles eligible projects would be more remaining 20% of unpaid rent for Additional information is avail- Planning Responses: An has a shortage of 566,000 afford- profitable than 100% market-rate that specific time period. able from the city of West Evaluation of Inclusionary able units. Yet, Los Angeles developments. Eligible renters whose landlords Hollywood’s Rent Stabilization and Zoning and the Transit-Oriented County permitted only one unit The full study is available at choose not to participate in the pro- Housing Division by visiting Communities Plan as Policy per 3.2 new jobs in 2019, which is huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/cit gram may apply independently and weho.org/rent, calling (323)848- Solutions in Los Angeles,” finds 44% below the national average yscpe/vol23num1/ch5.pdf. may receive 25% of unpaid rent for 6450 or emailing [email protected]. 22 April 8, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

FromBillboard page 1 lighting opposed by neighbors block and a half away. Red and blue Elyse Eisenberg, who serves as Brant said she may lose a tenant and yellow, constantly. That’s a real chair of the West Hollywood who is “very unhappy” with the disruption to my life,” Cleary said. Heights Neighborhood Association, light coming into her unit, and she In an email, Clay Collett, devel- said problems with the levels of is afraid the Sunset Spectacular may opment director for Orange Barrel light were predicted by many oppo- impair her ability to rent units. Media’s Los Angeles Operations, nents of the project even before it “It’s a joke,” Brant said. “Who’s said he lives and works in West was approved in 2018. going to want to live here? You Hollywood. “[The Sunset Spectacular’s sup- think I’m going to be able to rent “As part of its multi-year porters] tried to say there was com- my apartments when people are approval process, Orange Barrel munity support, but they didn’t looking out at digital signs?” Media worked with community interview anyone who lived north Some neighbors are concerned members to establish brightness of Sunset, who were going to be the problem will only get worse, guidelines consistent with resident most affected by it. They got signa- as another billboard is planned for concerns and industry standards,” tures in support, but it was all peo- a site across the street from the Collett said. “Orange Barrel’s ple who lived south of Sunset who Sunset Spectacular. On April 15, agreement with the city to operate didn’t have a view of it,” Eisenberg the West Hollywood Planning the Spectacular reflects brightness said. Commission will consider a “532- limitations that were borne out of Collett said the billboard’s square-foot, double-sided, inter- that collaborative approach among “shape and digital screens were nally lit off-site sign” at 8752 the city, OBM and West Hollywood intentionally designed to minimize Sunset Blvd. The meeting is residents, including a broad range light spillage onto neighboring scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. of operational requirements for properties, including residential and will be held via teleconfer- each time of day.” properties, and to keep within ence. John Keho, director of planning brightness settings that minimize “They want to put another one and development services for West interference with neighboring prop- directly across the street,” Brant Hollywood, said the city “is aware erties.” said. “I’m going to lose my tenants of a complaint regarding light at the Susan Brant, property manager because they want it to look like Sunset Spectacular.” for a residential building near the New York, but this isn’t downtown “There are objective light stan- Sunset Spectacular site, said resi- New York. It’s a residential area … dards included in the agreement for dents tell her “the light shines and This isn’t Broadway.” the sign that the city can measure to flashes through their blinds,” espe- At least one former resident of photo by Jerome Cleary ensure compliance. The city is cur- cially during a testing period when the area near the Sunset Spectacular West Hollywood resident Jerome Cleary said the bright advertisements rently investigating the issue,” he the device was first turned on, said digital billboards played a part on the Sunset Spectacular billboard illuminate his apartment. said. though the complaints have less- in her decision to leave the city. Collett added that “beyond the ened somewhat since the light was Former West Hollywood resident initial complaint on March 30, toned down. Nicole Lux said she and her hus- shop and eat outside is being over- work together to benefit the entire OBM hasn’t received other com- “It’s different when you don’t band moved to West Los Angeles whelmed by ugly needless distrac- community,” Collett said. “The plaints regarding brightness – out- live here, of course, and I’ve been “due to the new developments and tions.” program is designed to reinforce the side of this request for comment the manager here for 27 years, and especially digital billboards.” Collett argued that the city’s dig- city’s legacy as a preeminent loca- from the Beverly Press – but OBM I’ve never had any complaints “Returning to my old WeHo ital signage program is “one of the tion for outdoor advertising, foster encourages residents to reach out [about the neighborhood before], neighborhood to visit, I’ve noticed most innovative and ambitious sig- arts in the community and generate directly and will engage with them but I’m getting them now,” she the look and feel of the neighbor- nage programs in the country.” revenue for the city that can be to address and mitigate concerns.” said. hood is reminiscent of a cheap, “The Sunset Arts & Advertising applied towards social programs, gaudy Las Vegas,” she said. “What Program is a great example of how all in a manner that takes into was once a nice enjoyable place to the public and private sectors can account residents’ quality of life.” West Hollywood task force LGBT Center doctor encourages vaccines, even with HRT could become a board From page 1 People should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they are on hor- members of the LGBT communi- will be other direction[s] given.” mone replacement therapy, or HRT, ty, representatives who are Black, Shyne called the board “revolu- according to Dr. Ward Carpenter, Latino and Indigenous, and peo- tionary” in that it provides an co-director of health services at the ple who are small business own- opportunity for the city to hear Los Angeles LGBT Center. ers, residents and workers. directly from people of color, as “We have no data whatsoever to “Our experiences are all very the city has other boards and task suggest remotely that there is any different,” she said. “That’s why I forces for disability, lesbian, trans- interaction – none, zero,” he said wanted a good, diverse group to gender and gay, senior and earlier this month during the Trans* be part of the discourse and share women’s issues. According to the Lounge Q&A Covid Vaccines and their experiences, and then for 2019 West Hollywood the TGI ENBY+ Community. “It’s them to make recommendations Community Study, the percentage also good news that there’s not any to the council.” of community members who iden- theoretical reason why there would Andi Lovano, community and tify as non-Hispanic white has be an interaction.” legislative affairs coordinator for decreased from 78% in 2010 to Carpenter, who has worked in the the city, said members will be 74%. Just over a quarter of the field of transgender health since tasked with identifying topics and city’s population identifies as 2004 and personally cared for more priorities that address and Black or African American, Asian than 1,000 transgender people, photo courtesy of the L.A. LGBT Center The Los Angeles LGBT Center has been offering the Moderna vaccine advance goals, including racial or Pacific Islander, pointed out that, as of this week, and social equity workshops, Hispanic/Latino, or American there have been 17.5 million doses to its employees, frontline workers and seniors. ensuring equitable distribution of Indian or multiracial. of vaccine administered in city services, providing incentives “We haven’t had a seat for California and 565 million doses for minority-led businesses and them at a table,” she said. “This given worldwide. end this pandemic. The only way Demand will outweigh supply for a enhanced public safety advocacy. task force has a set direction and “We know this vaccine now – back for us to a life we all remem- while but, with more than 1 million Lovano said the task forces plan and it’s possible that if coun- that is a really big study,” he said. ber, and want, is this vaccine.” doses being given out each week in have been established by coun- cil feels in a year when they bring “But we do not have any specific or The center began administering the state, there is good reason for cils over the years to address back recommendations, that this hard data on trans folks on HRT in the Moderna vaccine to its frontline optimism.” issues of particular concern or will be a permanent board.” these studies. They studied a lot of workers, including health services, For information, visit lalgbtcen- focus, and are usually set for a The task force is also especial- different demographics; that was security and facilities staff who sup- ter.org. limited period of time. There is a ly important for Shyne, who is not one of them.” port the center’s various health care possibility of the task force being Iranian-American and married to As of April 1, anyone over the sites, on Dec. 29. Since then, the Answers From Page 23 implemented as a full board, a Black woman, as they both age of 50 in California became eli- center had been vaccinating clients should the council deem it impor- have faced issues of racism, she gible to receive one of the approved over the age of 65 and, now, the min- tant for the city. said. She has seen some people in vaccines manufactured by Pfizer, imum age limit has dropped to 50. “We anticipate that over the marginalized communities leave Moderna or Johnson & Johnson. But the center has only been receiv- course of a year, the Social West Hollywood over the years On April 15, anyone in the state ing a limited supply of vaccines, so Justice Task Force will present its due to the issues they’re hoping ages 16 and older becomes eligible. Carpenter recommends clients to initial recommendations to the to address. “To me, this vaccine is the only seek other options to receive it. City Council,” Lovano said. “I think we’ve lost people in way back to the life that we know,” “This is the time to bet on multi- “Based on the Social Justice Task general because of economic dis- Carpenter said. “We need to get ple horses,” he said. “If you sign up Force’s feedback and City parities in our community in the 70%-80% of the population vacci- with the center, and you sign up Council direction, the council last decade,” Shyne said. “I hope nated, at minimum, to really have a with Dodger Stadium and you sign will determine if the Task Force this becomes a model for other reduced transmission. Wearing up with Walgreens, whichever one will continue to meet or if there cities as well.” masks and social distancing is of those allows you to get the vac- important – but it is not going to cine first, that’s the one you go for. 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