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Volume 26 No. 37 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities September 15, 2016 L.A. is in the market for Thai Town project Coalition doesn’t bite n Community will break ground on nat Garcetti’s offer Mayor offers to ban ex parte for commissioners marketplace Sept. 22     
        “spot zoning.” Before submitting signatures to The Los Angeles City Council Mayor Eric Garcetti stepped into put the Neighborhood Integrity approved a $1.2 million allocation the middle of the battle over the Initiative (NII) on the March 2017 for a marketplace in the Thai city’s development last week when ballot, the Coalition to Preserve Town District above a Metro Red he said he will prohibit off-the- L.A. wrote to Garcetti about how Line subway station at Hollywood record communications between “greed has fueled corruption.” Boulevard and Western Avenue. planning commissioners and pro- They asked the Garcetti to reform The Thai Community ject developers. Councilman David the city’s review process, including Development Center (TCDC) will Ryu, 4th District, followed that by eliminating ex parte communica- break ground on the Thai Town introducing a motion that aims to tions with commissioners and elect- Marketplace on Sept. 22. The pro- “increase faith in our development ed officials, and then they would ject is 10 years in the making and process” with similar strategies. consider pulling the initiative. But will help small businesses grow in But the two efforts have so far have the mayor didn’t respond in time. East Hollywood, said Chanchanit not been enough to halt a campaign Thousands of signatures were sub- Martorell, executive director of that aims to reel in development mitted to the city clerk, and the the TCDC. with a two-year moratorium on See ex parte page 25 It will include 11 food stalls operated by members of Hollywood’s Thai Community, photo by Edwin Folven and an additional stall operated by Thai mythical angel Apsonsi, near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard a member of the local Filipino and Normandie Avenue, stands at the gateway to Thai Town. community. The funding was made possible through a motion munity within East Hollywood,” ment,” Martorell said. “It will also authored by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell said. be L.A.’s new hotspot for great O’Farrell, 13th District. The TCDC is spending an addi- food.” “I support the goals of the Thai tional $892,200 on the project. The TCDC plans to open the Town Marketplace, which will be “I hope it will be what it takes to marketplace, located in an exist- a small-business incubator in the really activate the street and be an ing building at 5448 Hollywood heart of a thriving cultural com- anchor for economic develop- See Thai page 25

photo by Gregory Cornfield The Coalition to Preserve L.A. said they have no plans to withdraw their nThe Greek Theatre is rockin’ under city’s watch ballot measure after seeing what the city had to offer in response. Transition going smoothly with more enhancements planned Opponents to Measure HH         It has been approximately 10 months since the Los Angeles challenge garden covenant Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) took control of the Greek         Theatre, and everything is jammin’ along just fine, according to city and A judge ruled last week against The garden and community representatives. a challenge to a ballot statement open space will be Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, asked for a status update in favor of building a 26-story permanently tower and 1.7 acres of public gar- last week and RAP general manag- protected by a er Michael Shull said their report den space in Beverly Hills, writ- will reflect the benefits of the new ten by Measure HH initiators. separate signed operating system. photo by Robert Mora Wanda Beverly Hills, LLC – covenant. Nederlander Concerts had been which represents the One Officials say the new operation model for the Greek is making more money the operations manager at the city- Beverly Hills plan at 9900 for the city after a successful start to its first season as operator. - Ballot statement in owned, 5,900-seat venue at 2700 Wilshire Blvd. – and other oppo- favor of Measure HH Vermont Ave. for 40 years. But last that save energy and money. They the good news. Ryu’s motion asked nents to Measure HH challenged year, after a long process to find also completely gutted the back- for RAP to address bookings, rev- the argument submitted in favor new managers, RAP decided to stage dressing rooms and built a enue projections and measures of the tower, which will appear and Merv Griffin Way. “Now, Beverly Hills residents operate the theatre itself. new area for artists and performers. taken to protect quality of life for on the ballot with the impartial Shull said the initial transition Shull said patrons have been com- the community. analysis, an argument against, have a chance to make that plan even better,” the argument reads, went smoothly. The theatre’s minor plimenting the restorations and say When the department took over, rebuttals and the ballot question. physical improvements started they bring back the character and it launched an “open venue” model The argument in favor explains as it will rewrite the approved plan to allow a 345-foot building soon after. The department restored feeling from when the theatre was to operate the Greek Theatre, which that the city approved a plan in the façade, removed advertising to originally built. means the city maintains control of 2008 to construct an 18-story instead. The argument refers to Measure HH as a “better, greener give it a cleaner look, renovated the Shull said he is looking forward the programming calendar while building and an 8-story building plaza, improved infrastructure and to providing the status update to the providing open access to all See ballot page 26 along Santa Monica Boulevard seating, and installed LED lights city because he’ll be happy to share See Greek page 26 2 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

AIDS/LifeCycle participants ditch 15 ‘Comedy and their spandex cycling gear and wear Cocktails’ their best drag clothing in a competi- omedian Bill Devlin’s “Comedy C a l e n d a r tion to win $1,000. The event also and Cocktails” show returns on includes an after party. 8857 Santa CThursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the 17 Household Waste Monica Blvd. www.lalgbtcenter.org. Hollywood Improv. Devlin’s show mixes some of the hottest stand-up Disposal ispose of household hazardous comedians in the country with sur- waste at a collection on ‘Frida Fest’ prise celebrity guests and a band. he “Frida Fest Art and Music Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 8162 Melrose Ave. (323)651-2583, D Festival,” named in honor of p.m. in Beverly Hills. Motor oil, www.hollywood.improv.com. Tartist Frida Kahlo, is on Saturday, antifreeze, paint, cleaners, car batter- Sept. 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. in Plummer ies, computers televisions and more Park’s Fiesta Hall. Visitors will Rita Wilson will be accepted. There is a limit of enjoy dance, art exhibits and musical ita Wilson brings her vocal and 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehi- performances. “Frida Fest” is orga- songwriting talents to the cle. Foothill Road, between Alden nized by the LProject Los Angeles, a RAudrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Drive and Third Street. (800)238- nonprofit dedicated to empowering Geffen Playhouse for six shows run- 0172. lesbians and bisexual women ning Thursday, Sept. 15 through through art and technology. General Saturday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, admission is $20. 7377 Santa Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 24. ‘Back to Cool’ ock music fans are invited to Monica Blvd. www.lprojectla.org. Wilson will be joined by different “Back to Cool,” an outdoor art special guests each evening to share fair on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon the stories behind their songs. Guest R to 6 p.m. at Mr. Musichead Gallery. Brainfeeder at artists include Jeff Barry, Darrell Participants can enjoy art, music and Brown, Kara DioGuardi, Billy The Bowl food trucks in a newly-renovated out- Steinberg, Holly Knight, Richard rainfeeder and the Los Angeles door gallery space. 7420 W. Sunset Marx and MoZella. The concerts Philharmonic Association pre- Blvd. www.mrmusichead.com. begin at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $59. Bsent “Brainfeeder at the Bowl” 10886 Le Conte Ave. (310)208-5454, on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The www.geffenplayhouse.org. evening features performances by WeHo Arts Flying Lotus, Funkadelic featuring Planning Process George Clinton and Parliament, Pat Metheny eHo Arts encourages the pub- Thundercat, Shabazz Palaces, The egendary jazz guitarist Pat lic to participate in “WeHo Gaslamp Killer and special guests. Metheny returns to UCLA’s WArts: The Plan” on Saturday, Sept. Tickets start at $20. 2301 N. LRoyce Hall for a performance on 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Highland Ave. (323)850-2000, Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Metheny Scrumptious Café. Participants can www.HollywoodBowl.com. will perform music from throughout help shape West Hollywood’s Arts his career and will be accompanied Division programs for the next five by his longtime drummer Antonio to 10 years. 1111 N. Hayworth Ave. MMPA Pre-Emmy Sanchez. Tickets start at $39. 340 www.weho.org/theplan. Awards Party Royce Drive. (310)825-2101, he Multicultural Motion Picture www.cap.ucla.edu. photo by George Simian Association (MMPA) will hold ‘The Country Wife’ the eighth annual MMPA Pre-Emmy Versa-Style Dance Company will perform an evening of L.A. street est Hollywood continues its T Awards Party, “The Envelope Please Dance at REDCAT dance, spoken word and music under the stars on Saturday, Sept. 17 at “Free Theatre in the Parks” EDCAT, CalArts’ Downtown …” on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. 8 p.m. at the Ford Theatres. The company fuses the exuberance of hip- Wprogram with Classical Theatre Center for Contemporary Arts, Lab’s production of “The Country in the Panorama Ballroom at hop dance, including house, popping, locking, whacking and boogaloo, Ropens its new season with the music Wife” on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 the ANDAZ West Hollywood. The and dance collaboration “D’aprés with salsa, merengue, cumbia and Afro-Cuban moves. 2580 Cahuenga p.m. from Sept. 17 through Oct. 23 party includes entertainment, cock- Une Histoire Vraie (Based on a True Blvd. East. General admission tickets are $30. (323)461-3673, at Kings Road Park. “The Country tails, awards presentations, dancing, Story)” running Thursday, Sept. 15 www.FordTheatres.org. Wife” is a 1675 comic masterpiece networking and a VIP reception. through Sunday, Sept. 18. The pro- by William Wycherley that intro- 8401 Sunset Blvd., or email duction is by choreographer Christian duces Horner, who claims to be [email protected]. Rizzo and rock and industrial metal 16 AltCar Expo cy makers. Santa Monica Civic Center impotent so people will think he is a percussionists and composers Didier earn about the latest in alternative East Wing and Parking Lot, 1855 W. safe companion for women. 1000 N. Ambact and King Q4. Showtimes are Main St. www.altcarexpo.com. Kings Road. Admission is free; 18 Kraftwerk transportation during the 11th CRW’s “World Festival” con- 8:30 p.m., Sept. 15-17; 7 p.m., Sept. reservations requested by emailing Lannual “AltCar Expo and Ride & tinues at the Hollywood Bowl 18. Tickets start at $20. 631 W. [email protected]. Drive” on Friday, Sept. 16 and on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. with a Second St. (213)237-2800, www.red- Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 Petersen Movie Night K cat.org. ames Bond fans won’t want to miss multimedia, 3-D performance by p.m. in Santa Monica. The expo a screening of “Spectre” on Friday, AIDS/LifeCycle German electronic music pioneers includes journalist Dan Neil, who will JSept. 16 in the Bruce Meyer Family Kraftwerk. The L.A.-based ensem- receive the inaugural AltCar Disruptor Gallery at the Petersen Automotive Drag Competition ble Lyris Quartet will open with Award; Garrett Wong, of the city of Museum. The screening is part of the oin the Los Angeles LGBT Center ambient adaptations of rare Santa Monica, who will discuss sup- museum’s “Movie Night” series. for the inaugural “AIDS/LifeCycle Kraftwerk compositions arranged by port for electric vehicles in the city; Doors open at 6:30; screening is at 7 JDrag Competition” on Saturday, composer and conductor David and KPCC’s Sue Carpenter, who will Founded 1946 p.m. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323)930- Sept. 17 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Mickey’s Campbell. Tickets start at $14. 2301 discuss alternative vehicles with poli- 2277, www.petersen.org. WeHo. Guests can watch N. 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WeHo’s new outdoor art exhibit is ‘food for thought’ Business outreach meeting n ‘Food Prints’ joins scheduled for Santa Monica ‘Can You Dig It?’ project at Plummer Park Boulevard reconstruction
  Enhancements are in the works for Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, and the Chamber of Commerce wants feedback. An outdoor art project in West The chamber will host a business outreach meeting on Thursday, Hollywood’s Plummer Park is Sept, 22 to discuss temporary parking options for Santa Monica teaching visitors about the impact agriculture has on water resources Boulevard and the Business Triangle during the North Santa in the state. Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project. Known as “Food Prints,” the pro- This meeting is an opportunity for businesses to provide input on ject includes wooden sculptures in the city’s traffic mitigation plan for upcoming construction. the shape of fruits, nuts, meat and The city’s traffic and parking commission has recommended dairy products surrounded by a rock parking options for South Santa Monica Boulevard, east of Wilshire border showing how much water is Boulevard as a way to maximize vehicular access to the Business needed to produce the products. It is Triangle area during the reconstruction on Santa Monica. part of “Can You Dig It?,” an out- The city council has directed staff to gather additional input from door art project to educate about the community. Several options will be presented at the meeting. ramifications of the California City staff will provide an overview of various parking options for drought through public art. South Santa Monica Boulevard and respond to questions at the “Food Prints” joins two other photo courtesy of Tony Coelho meeting. Information gathered from this meeting will be forwarded “Can You Dig It?” projects in The art exhibit “Food Prints” in Plummer Park shows the footprint of how to the city council for their consideration. Plummer Park that are part of West much water it takes to grow different types of food. Pictured is a com- The chamber encourages all members of the business community Hollywood’s Art on the Outside parison between almonds and strawberries. to attend. program. The other two are “And For those not be able to attend, comments and suggestions can be The Tree Was Happy,” an installa- see some strange, brightly colored encourage the artistic community to submitted to [email protected]. tion by San Diego-based artist Tim oversized fruit. For those interested highlight concerns about water.” To register for the meeting, visit http://www.beverlyhillscham- Murdoch, inspired both by Shel in the content of the piece, they can Snyder said the installation itself ber.com. Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” and learn about relative water foot- also helps reduce the city’s water Dr. Suess’ ”The Lorax,” and Miki prints. And for others, it’s just a footprint, as it replaces a large area Iwasaki’s “Aqueous Skin,” a sus- contemplative place to enjoy of grass with the dry garden that pended canopy of recycled and Plummer Park.” doesn’t require any water. repurposed automotive and scrap The garden is based on the pro- “For me, it was especially Mid City West to host Park(ing) Day metal pieces arranged to resemble portions and layout of the Ryoan-ji, rewarding to spend several days in the surface of water. a famous Japanese Zen garden. The Plummer Park, installing the dry On Tuesday, the Mid City West Community Council voted to co- “It’s the third and final exhibit classic Zen garden layout is com- garden, chatting with local resi- sponsor a Park(ing) Day event with the Melrose Business related to the California drought,” posed of a simple long rectangle dents, and seeing how many people Improvement District this Friday. It will be in front of Greenspan's said Rebecca Ehemann, public art with small pebbles and strategically enjoy this richly diverse place,” Grilled Cheese and Melrose Umbrella Company. coordinator for West Hollywood. located rocks, Snyder said. In Snyder said. At 9 a.m. on Sept. 16, the groups will transform a metered parking “The intent was to create an exhibit Japanese gardens, large sculpture- Plummer Park is located at 7377 spot into an open parklet on Melrose Avenue for artists, designers and with artwork that would educate like rocks often represent moun- Santa Monica Blvd. community members. It will be at 7465 Melrose Avenue. For informa- people about the impact of the tains or other landscape elements tion, visit www.melroseavela.com drought.” while small pebbles on the ground The “Can You Dig It?” exhibits represent water, he added. will run through the end of the year, The sculptures in the exhibit but plans are in the works to have it include almonds, a strawberry, displayed longer, Ehemann said. steaks and a milk carton, among “Food Prints” is located in the east- other products. Viewers can see ern section of the park near Fuller how much water it takes to grow Grand Opening Avenue. almonds compared to how much is Oakland-area artists Susannah needed to produce beef. It takes Sayler, Edward Morris and Brett approximately 1,847 gallons of Snyder created “Food Prints.” water to produce one pound of beef, 10%-30% OFF SALE “The main idea of Food Prints compared to 1,929 gallons of water was to make a dry garden that fea- for one pound of almonds, accord- tures large scale replicas of some of ing to Water Footprint Network, a California’s most abundant agricul- nonprofit addressing water-related tural products, and to show their issues around the world. comparative water footprints,” “It’s food for thought,” Ehemann Snyder said. “The installation is said. “For the city, like every other intended to address many ages. For city in Los Angeles, the drought is a young children, it’s just a place to very serious issue. We wanted to

photo by Gregory Cornfield Ryu to address Hollywood chamber Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, will address to the members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 15. '&"563*/( The event will begin with networking at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon will start at noon. The event will be at Avalon Hollywood, at located 1735 N. Vine St. Admission is $90. 7407 Beverly Blvd. Ryu has represented the district since July 2015, which includes portions of Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake, Los Feliz, Los Angeles Silverlake, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Windsor Square and a portion of Koreatown. Ryu is the first Korean-American to serve on the city council, and 323.934.0509 the second Asian-American. As senior deputy to Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne Burke, he PROSPRCO.com worked on issues regarding public health, housing, children and family ser- Open Daily 10-5 vices, transportation and senior services. Since taking office, Ryu has been working on initiatives related to land use and infrastructure. 4 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Metro to give updates on CityLos Angeles attorney City Attorney MikereachesWells Fargo settlement to change sales prac- withfor California Wells consumers Fargo harmed Feuer recently announced that his tices and implement more internal by the bank’s alleged practices, and office has reached a settlement oversight. Both agencies also requires Wells Fargo to continue a subway construction with Wells Fargo, the nation’s third required Wells Fargo to pay penal- restitution program for affected largest bank, in litigation alleging ties, including $100 million to the customers. Wells Fargo must also the bank opened thousands of CFPB and $35 million to the OCC. alert all of its California customers accounts without customers’ con- “This is a major victory for con- who have consumer or small busi- sent, failed to apprise customers sumers,” Feuer said. “Consumers ness checking and savings the accounts had been opened and must be able to trust their banks. accounts, credit cards or unsecured improperly charged customers They should never be taken advan- lines of credit that they should con- fees. tage of by their banks. We’re hold- sider visiting their local bank Wells Fargo is required to pro- ing Wells Fargo accountable and branch or call Wells Fargo to vide restitution to affected cus- assuring the violations we’ve review their accounts, close tomers and pay $50 million in civil alleged never happen in the future. accounts or discontinue services penalties, the largest such payment This extraordinary resolution sends they do not want. in the history of the Los Angeles a strong message to big banks,” The settlement also stipulates City Attorney’s office. The fines Feuer’s office sued Wells Fargo that every six months for the next will be used for future consumer in May 2015 over allegations of two years, Wells Fargo must pro- protection efforts. unauthorized accounts. After filing vide audit reports to the city attor- Feuer’s announcement coincided the lawsuit, the city attorney ney assessing the bank’s compli- with announcements from federal received more than 1,000 phone ance with the agreement, verified agencies that they also resolved calls and emails from customers under penalty of perjury by an offi- claims against Wells Fargo. The and current and former Wells Fargo cer or director of the bank. Consumer Financial Protection employees about the issues raised “Wells Fargo employees secretly Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of in the litigation. opened unauthorized accounts to the Comptroller of the Currency The settlement between the city hit sales targets and receive bonus- (OCC) issued consent orders to the attorney and the bank establishes a es,” said CFPB director Richard bank. Both federal agencies require complaint and mediation system Cordray.

photo by Edwin Folven The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has provided updates on Purple Line Extension Subway con- struction through Sept. 20. Right turns will be restricted from southbound La Brea Avenue to westbound Wilshire Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Sept. 16 for geotechnical installation work. South Orange Drive will be closed at Wilshire Boulevard through Sept. 18 for decking excavation. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m.to 11 p.m. Work schedules through Tuesday, Sept. 20 near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue also include a sidewalk closure on the north side of the Wilshire Boulevard between Fairfax and Ogden for pile instal- lation work. A pedestrian detour will direct pedestrians around the clo- sure. General piling work hours are 7 a.m.to 11 p.m. For information, call the 24-hour hotline at (213)922-6934, or visit www.metro.net.

Charges reduced in case of allegedTwo men charged solicitation with stalking a preliminary for hearingrape conducted West Hollywood beautician and over four days in July and August. soliciting a man to rape her each Each defendant pleaded open to the pleaded guilty today to one misde- court, meaning there was no plea meanor count of stalking, the Los offer from prosecutors. Angeles County District Attorney’s Both defendants were ordered to Office announced. return to Department 42 at the Foltz Nicholas Prugo, 25, and Edward Criminal Justice Center on Oct. 24 Feinstein, 32, pleaded guilty to one for sentencing. misdemeanor count of stalking Prugo and Feinstein allegedly after Los Angeles County Superior posted an ad on an Internet website Court Judge Michael Tynan on Jan. 22, 2014 soliciting men to announced he was dismissing the go to the victim’s home and rape solicitation for rape felony count her. Deputy District Attorney due to insufficient evidence. The David Reinert, with the Sex Crimes judge also reduced the felony stalk- Division prosecuted the case. The ing charge to a misdemeanor. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s The judge announced his ruling Department’s Fraud and Cyber on Sept. 12 following a 12-hour Crimes unit investigated the case.

Officers charged for filing false report Two Los Angeles Police On Oct. 26, 2014, Ponce and Department officers have been Gomez were on patrol in the charged with allegedly filing a false Hollenbeck area when they police report after they responded to responded to a traffic collision in the an alleged DUI traffic collision, the 3000 block of East Side Boulevard. Los Angeles County District An alleged drunken driver was Attorney’s Office announced. accused of colliding with two Rene Marcial Ponce, 29, and parked vehicles. Ponce and Gomez Irene Gomez, 38, have been charged allegedly did not conduct a DUI with one felony count each of filing investigation and collectively wrote a false report and conspiracy to com- a collision report in which they lied mit an act injurious to the public. about the driver not being present at Ponce and Gomez pleaded not the scene, according to the felony guilty on Sept. 7. complaint. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 September 15, 2016 6 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Wright or wrong: Candidate for Mark your calendars: TarFest 2016 coming soon Congress not allowed at VA event It’s time to celebrate the Miracle Mile, its homegrown talent, and its love for culture and
   art for the 14th time. LAUNCH LA will present the 14th annual On Friday, Sept. 9, the West Los music and art festival, TarFest 2016, which Angeles VA Medical Center hosted will return to the grounds at the La Brea Tar Women Warrior Freedom Fest for Pits and Museum at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. female, disabled or vulnerable vet- 24. erans, their families and “honored The fest is free and open to all ages. guests” from the offices of State TarFest celebrates local artists, musicians Senator Ben Allen, Congressman and culture with performances headlined by Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) and Dear Boy, and opening acts by Durand Jones & other elected officials. The Indications, Brit Manor and BRAEVES. Politics, however, were not The event is again curated by the non-profit allowed. arts organization LAUNCH LA and Kevin Dr. Kenneth Wright, who runs the Wright Center at 520 S. San Bronson of Buzzbands.la. Vicente Blvd., contacted the event The festival will also feature DJ sets by Ale, organizers and said as a pediatric Mitchell Brown, T-Kay, Slayron and Sleano of eye surgeon that he would like to dublab; dance performances by Move The get involved. He signed the email World Dance Activism in collaboration with with both his title as a physician The DIAVOLO Institute and Clairobscur and as a candidate for the 33rd Dance Company; a silent auction of original Congressional District, which Lieu Dr. Kenneth Wright artwork and limited edition prints in an out- currently represents. door art pavilion hosted by KP Projects; light “I look forward to meeting you,” alone excludes me from attending a artistry by Light Riders; live projections by said one of the organizers Shelly public event for veterans? I am a CLOAKING; and outdoor art installations by Levy, in response to Wright’s citizen who wants to help the veter- Meeson Pae Yang and Ryan McCann. email. ans but you say no because of Ted TarFest programs cater to all ages, and But the next day, after discus- Lieu? Is he dictating to you? Is this include free art activities for children with The sions within the Women’s Veterans a democracy or a dictatorship? You Japan Foundation, The Petersen Automotive Council, it was decided that they are excluding on the basis of my Museum and more. could not accept Wright’s offer to political party? This is a public The 21-years and older crowd can enjoy the volunteer. event on public property and I have Lagunitas Biergarten & Wine Bar. “Cong. Lieu, himself a veteran, every right to attend. You are not A selection of Los Angeles’ hottest gourmet is the elected representative of the fair and horribly bias. This is the food trucks will also be on site, including district where the VA Hospital is type of blind partisanship that is Baby’s Badass Burgers, Made in Brooklyn NY situated,” Levy explained. “His destroying our nation,” he replied. Pizza, Meat the Greek, and Rice Balls of Fire. office has been very supportive of Aretta Gottke, chair of the TarFest 2016 is made possible in part by a our efforts in the past and as the Greater Los Angeles VA Women grant from the city of Los Angeles, election is nearing we cannot take Veteran Patient Advisory Council, Department of Cultural Affairs, the Los the chance that any electioneer- responded at length, explaining that Angeles County Arts Commission, the ing/politicking can even inadver- Wright may have misunderstood. California Arts Council and The Japan tently take place.” “I would like to assure you are Foundation. not being excluded from our event Wright said he feels like he did For more info, visit www.launchla.org and courtesy of TarFest due to your running against not get a fair opportunity. www.tarfest.com. “I really do not understand,” he Congressman Lieu. We have noth- responded. “Now you are clearly ing to do with your or anyone else’s saying that because I am running political affiliations. Ted Lieu nor for office against Ted Lieu that See Wright page 10 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 September 15, 2016

Beverly Center lifts skirt to cover interior redesign As part of the Beverly Center’s art program, new exterior works of art and interior sculptural seat- ing will be featured this month through October as part of the shopping destination’s re-imagi- nation. The projects are organized by Jenelle Porter, in association with the Hammer Museum. “The addition of large-scale exterior artworks will link inside and out, engaging and inviting both those who shop at Beverly courtesy of Arquette’s Facebook page Center and those passing by,” Arquette had various roles throughout her career and appeared in films Porter said. “The interior artworks

like “Pulp Fiction,” “The Wedding Singer,” “Bride of Chucky” and “Of will give visitors a chance to inter- photo by Charlie Cho Mice and Men.” act with art in nonconventional ways – that is, the sculptural parking experience, and offering a Center, that incorporates usable installations invite you to sit perfectly curated retail lineup and seating for customers in the form down.” improved dining. The center will of benches, platforms and stools This week the center features a be open throughout the renovation whose shapes derive from graphic designer and artist who that is scheduled to be completed Kimmel’s visual vocabulary of Community remembers created works for international by the holiday season in 2018. abstracted, biomorphic forms. brands, Hollywood films and Additional works will debut The sculptures offer both form local shops. Geoff McFetridge’s this month and in October, includ- and function by providing a Alexis Arquette “Girl Lifting Skirt 2” commands ing Julian Hoeber’s “Artists and place for shoppers to rest and n think of her. the corner of La Cienega Models”; Karen Kimmel’s relax. Actress fought for “For her it wasn’t about being Boulevard and Third Street, and “Stay”; and Catherine Opie’s Known for her evocative pho- transgender acceptance recognized or being put out there,” demands the attention of any “Untitled.” tographs of contemporary Salcedo said. “She simply was who passerby. At 70 feet tall, the image Hoeber’s work is a seating America, Opie’s massive exteri-
   she was and that I think is one of the is slyly provocative and “evokes pavilion composed of a curved or work will bring the beach to things that is not only iconic, but it the open and civic spirit” of billboard with an image of a the shopping center. On the large Alexis Arquette’s family mem- speaks to the truth and the value of Beverly Center’s reimagining – woman’s face seemingly pressed exterior scrim, which spans an bers cheered as she passed away [herself].” itself, a kind of lifting of skirts, against the glass. The façade impressive 160-by-100 feet on while David Bowie’s “Starman” As a Latina transgender speaker said representatives. wall is interrupted by a doorway Beverly Boulevard, Opie’s played in the background. She was and activist, Salcedo said The Beverly Center is currently that allows visitors to metaphori- blurred image of figures on a 47 years old. Arquette’s passing is a huge loss for undergoing a $500 million reno- cally enter the face, behind beach will provide an arresting This was according to the press the LGBT community. She under- vation. The project includes creat- which is a sculptural bench and counterpoint to the teeming visu- release written by her sister, Patricia stands the kind of discrimination ing a bright, contemporary and intricate floor form a distinctive al landscape of Los Angeles. Arquette and was posted on her she had to face not only as a trans- highly accessible exterior and space to relax in. Directly under the scrim, along brother, Richmond Arquette’s gender woman, but as an everyday interior that engages the center Artist and designer Kimmel the pedestrian walkway, Opie Facebook page. The transgender woman in today’s society. with the surrounding neighbor- created a temporary sculptural will premiere new photographs activist and actress will be missed Arquette had various roles hood, producing an effortless installation, exclusive to Beverly shot at local beaches. by many in the West Hollywood throughout her career and appeared community according to West in films like “Pulp Fiction,” “The Hollywood City Councilman John Wedding Singer,” “Bride of Duran. Chucky” and “Of Mice and Men.” “Alexis brought to the forefront a Her transition from male to female lot of issues around being a trans- was the subject of the 2007 film gendered activist long before there “Alexis Arquette: She’s My was ever a Caitlyn Jenner,” Duran Brother.” Her last role was in the said. “Alexis Arquette was out there 2014 romantic comedy, “Blended.” challenging gender stereotypes and She started dressing in drag at the living as a person who had two spir- age of 4. Makeup followed at the its.” age of 12, and her family was sup- Duran also said he was caught by portive from the start. surprise by her death because he Since her passing, the Arquette had seen her in the past few months family has been expressing their and he saw no indications that her love for their sister on social health was failing. He knew she media. Alexis’ brother, David was HIV-positive, but Duran Arquette, tweeted a photo of the believed Arquette always wanted to two posing, him in a bowtie with be defined by the energy and spark his arms crossed and her in a that she had; not her physical health spaghetti strap dress, with the cap- and wellbeing. tion, “Thank you all for your love Alexis Arquette, who was born as and kind words about Alexis. My Robert, came to be “a vanguard in hero for eternity.” the fight for understanding and Patricia tweeted, “Breaking acceptance for all trans people,” through the veil singing Starman” according to the release. She never with a link to David Bowie’s song. accepted stereotypical or degrading “We all got to witness that her roles when it came to acting. brothers and sisters loved her President and CEO of unconditionally as she was transi- TransLatin@ Coalition, Bamby tioning and loved her to the very Salcedo, saw Arquette as a symbol end,” Duran said. “It was just of resilience and courage because great to see the support of the she was able to “live her truths” Arquette family always around regardless of what others would her throughout her life.” Read Us Online 444+)8(85*15866+,2- 444+105!*0)580/846+,2-

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  Ed Edelmanthe grip remembered of homelessness, those complexities of local govern- who suffered from HIV/AIDS ment, according to a statement Former Los Angeles City in the early days of the epidemic from the RAND Corporation. Councilman and Los Angeles – set a high bar for how elected Edelman initially made a one- County Supervisor Edmund D. leaders in Los Angeles should year commitment to the Santa Edelman passed away on Sept. work on behalf of the most vul- Monica-based research organi- 12 at age 85 after a battle with nerable among us,” Garcetti zation, but his contributions atypical Parkinson’s disease. said. “His commitment to were so valued his tenure was Edelman spent nearly 30 expanding L.A.’s transportation extended for seven years years in public office, first as system changed our thinking through 2002. Los Angeles City Councilman about how Angelenos get “Ed Edelman was a strong representing the 5th Council around, and his emphasis on the believer in measuring the effec- District from 1965-1974, and arts helped open minds and tiveness of government-provid- later as Los Angeles County hearts here and around the ed services,” said Michael D. Supervisor for the 3rd District world. I grew up with a deep Rich, president and chief execu- from 1975-1994. Edelman, a admiration for Ed’s dedication tive officer of RAND. “Much as Democrat, was known as a to the people he represented, he strived to make Los Angeles staunch advocate for the LGBT and treasured his counsel when County government better meet community, and helped launch I began my own career in public the needs of the public, he the county’s first HIV and AIDS service. My thoughts and helped RAND make its programs. He also helped estab- prayers are with Mari, the entire research more relevant and use- lish the Los Angeles County family, and all whose lives have ful, not only for public officials Department of Children’s and been touched by Ed’s legacy.” but for the citizens they serve.” Family Services and the Los Former Los Angeles County Edelman was also an accom- Angeles Homeless Services Supervisor Zev Yarolsavsky, plished amateur cellist who per- Authority. who succeeded Edelman on the formed at RAND’s 50th Edelman championed public city council in the 5th District anniversary celebration in 1998 transportation, expanding green and on the Board of Supervisors and at commencement cere- space at Pan Pacific Park and in the 3rd District called his pre- monies at what is now the open space protection in the decessor a mentor. Pardee RAND Graduate Santa Monica Mountains. He “Ed was a diamond of a pub- School. He suffered from atypi- supported the 1984 Los Angeles lic servant and one of the most cal Parkinson’s disease for near- A photo in the Jan. 19, 1984 issue of the Park Labrea News showed Los Angeles Olympic Games, and was pic- significant and important politi- ly a decade, according to County Supervisor Ed Edelman (left) at a groundbreaking for LACMA’s Robert O. tured in the July 19, 1984 issue cal leaders in Los Angeles city reports. Anderson Gallery of 20th Century Art. Also pictured are Julian Ganz Jr. (left), then- of the Park Labrea News with a and county history,” Edelman is survived by his commemorative plaque Yaroslavsky said. “He had a wife, Mari; daughters, Erica president of the museum’s board; Anderson, who was chairman of the board for the installed in Pan Pacific Park profound impact on the history (Jeme) Edelman Benadon and Atlantic Richfield Co.; and Earl A. Powell, LACMA director. commemorating 11 Israeli ath- of our region. Above all, he was Emily (Bryan) Glickman. letes slain by terrorists at the a man of great personal and In lieu of flowers, the family 1972 Munich Olympic Games. political integrity. It was my asks that donations be made to Additionally, he was a major honor to follow twice in his the Ed Edelman Endowment for proponent of the Los Angeles footsteps.” Chamber Music at the UCLA County Museum of Art. In a After leaving office, Edelman Herb Alpert School of Music, Jan. 19, 1984 issue of the Park joined the RAND Corporation and the Ed and Mari Edelman Labrea News, Edelman was as a senior fellow in 1995. He Chamber Music Institute at the pictured officiating at a ground- contributed to projects on Colburn School of Music. breaking ceremony for homelessness, policing and Funeral services will be held LACMA’s Robert O. Anderson local water agency governance, today at 1 p.m. at Hillside Gallery of 20th Century Art. and educated the staff about the Memorial Park in Culver City. As a councilman, Edelman championed opposition to the city’s payroll tax and helped “Ed was a diamond of a public servant and overhaul the City Charter. Los one of the most significant and important Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti political leaders in Los Angeles city and said Edelman epitomized what it means to be a public servant. county history.” “Ed Edelman’s pioneering advocacy – for abused and Zev Yaroslavsky Supervisor Ed Edelman (right) was a stauch supporter of senior services, neglected children, people in Former LA County Supervisor and is pictured in the Sept. 9, 1978 issue of the Park Labrea News with former Mayor Tom Bradley and resident Nate Blum, when a new senior hotline was launched.

Supervisor Ed Edelman (right) was shown in the Aug. 2, 1984 issue of the Park Labrea News with Supervisor Ed Edelman was sworn in for his third term on the board of supervi- Jewish National Fund chair Edwin Lasman at a plaque dedication in Pan Pacific Park for the 11 sors by Judge Michel Berg in this photo from the Jan. 6, 1983 issue of the Park Israeli athletes killed in a terrorist attack at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Labrea News. Edelman is joined by his wife Mari. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 September 15, 2016 10 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Now we need the voters to help us ($9.64/$100,000 assessed value). address it head-on, and we urge “The consequences and causes L.A. leaders push homeless initiative their support for Proposition of homelessness are multi-faceted, The list of elected officials and vulnerable off the streets and into 90 percent, according to the cam- HHH.” but the first step is to provide safe city leaders urging Angelenos to a home for good.” paign for the initiative. The bond Prop HHH would raise $1.2 bil- and secure housing,” said Gary vote yes on “Prop HHH” in The proposition – “Housing and proposal was adopted by the city lion dollars to finance the con- Toebben, president & CEO of the November continued to grow this Hope to End Homelessness” – council in June. struction of permanent supportive Los Angeles Area Chamber of month. According to supporters, would allow the city to finance the “It is fundamentally wrong to housing over the next 10 years. It Commerce. “Speaking as a repre- it’s a critical piece of the solution 10,000 units of permanent sup- have people living on the streets – would triple the pace that Los sentative of Los Angeles’s busi- to the homeless crisis. portive housing for the city’s especially women, children, veter- Angeles currently builds housing. ness community, permanent sup- “Everyone in Los Angeles is chronically homeless residents. ans and people with mental ill- Residents would have access to portive housing is a proven solu- touched by the homelessness cri- “We have an opportunity before nesses,” said Councilman José facilities for mental health, drug tion. Getting people off the street sis impacting our city, and this us to better the lives of thousands Huizar. “That is why we as a city and alcohol treatment. The bond helps them focus on their other November’s ballot offers a way of men, women and children liv- have responded with unprecedent- could also finance affordable needs and continue their lives for voters to support lasting ing on our streets,” said City ed funding, a comprehensive housing for the Angelenos at with dignity—while freeing up change,” said Mayor Eric Council President Herb J. Wesson, strategic plan and a standing com- greatest risk of homelessness, as resources from emergency care, Garcetti. “By voting for Jr. “Together let’s heed the call to mittee and homelessness coordi- well as temporary shelters, storage policing and other social ser- Proposition HHH, local residents strengthen the city for generations nator to implement that plan. and shower facilities. Repaying vices.” can help build the thousands of to come.” Homelessness is the moral dilem- the bond would add approximate- For more about Prop HHH, new permanent supportive hous- Local success rates for perma- ma of our generation and the most ly $33 per year to the average Los please visit ing units we need to get our most nent supportive housing exceed pressing issue we as a city face. Angeles property tax bill www.YesOnHHH.com.

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anyone dictated anything to us. This is not a public event. It is a veterans event at a Veterans Administration Hospital with rules and regulations we and everyone else must follow,” she wrote. “It is the law.” She cited the HATCH Act, which outlines the law regarding politicking with regard to the Veterans Administration. “You are not allowed to use us nor veterans for your candidacy or political gain,” she said. She said Wright’s tone seemed to be one of “bullying tactics, threatening and harassing to our council,” as well as “offensive and abusive.” “We are an ethical council who is unbiased; however, must adhere to VA policy, local, federal and state policies as well as patient pri- vacy rights per HIPAA law,” she said. “As a physician you must understand those aspects very well. There are room capacity issues and we have an allotment of how many personnel are allowed to be in the room at one time.” Wright said on Wednesday that he doesn’t think helping the veter- ans should a political issue. “I think we should unite, Republicans and Democrats, for the people who sacrificed so much for us,” he said. He added that one of his main goals is to unite America. “We need to stop this infight- ing,” he said, citing instances of community members destroying yard signs of the candidate they don’t like. Lieu’s staff is aware of the situa- tion and said representatives from his office were there on official capacity as government employees who have nothing to do with his campaign for reelection. They attended because the congressman is a colonel in the Air Force Reserves, he has worked on leg- islative measures to help the VA and is the representative for the West L.A. VA Hospital. The event was funded by the advisory council. &$!%&(% #'('"(
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‘PaperThe Music Center Airplanes’ on Sept. 13 The piece soar is the result above of the “A accessible Grand and usablePark for unveiled the new “Paper Airplane” Cooler Grand Park” design com- Angelenos and is an example of art installation in Grand Park. petition and was conceived by public art with a purpose.” Rachel Moore, president and CEO local artists Elenita Torres and While 59 submissions were con- of The Music Center, helped hoist Dean Sherriff. Los Angeles-based sidered in the design competition, the last of 11 airplanes into posi- company Canvas Specialty thousands of people chose “Paper tion over Grand Park’s Olive designed, engineered and created Airplane” during a public vote on Court. the canopy. projects, said Grand Park director The public art installation also “The Music Center elevates the Lucas Rivera. serves as a canopy. It creates the beauty of Grand Park with the Funding for the project was pro- appearance of giant white paper addition of the whimsical paper vided by the Goldhirsh airplanes soaring over the park as airplane,” Moore said. “This one- Foundation. they curve upwards. Olive Court is of-a-kind, highly imaginative art The 12-acre Grand Park stretch- located between Grand Park’s installation is another example of es from The Music Center to city fountain and the park’s perfor- the growth of public art in Los hall in downtown Los Angeles. mance lawn. The site is often used Angeles County. ‘Paper Airplane’ For information, visit www.grand- for special events and activities. makes Grand Park even more parkla.org. photo courtesy of The Music Center

Rams to pick up tab for public resources at home games Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Sept. 13 that the city and the Los Angeles Rams have reached an agreement on reimbursement for city ser- vices required at home football games hosted at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Last month, Garcetti met with Rams owner Stan Kroenke to request that the team cover the cost of security at and around the Coliseum during Rams home games. Kroenke honored the mayor’s request, which enables the city to dedicate police resources at games while keeping patrol officers on the streets. The Rams have also agreed to make retroactive payments for services provided during two pre- season games that were held last month. The first Rams regular season home game is on Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. against the Seattle Seahawks at the Coliseum. “Stan Kroenke and the Rams organization made it clear to me from the start that they intended to be partners with the city and good neighbors to the people of Los Angeles and the region,” Garcetti said. “The commitment they made to cover the cost of game-day impacts to the city – including police, fire and sanitation support at and around the Coliseum – is a win for all Angelenos. This part- nership ensures that fans will con- tinue to enjoy a secure and family- friendly experience at the venue with no impact on our ability to provide public safety to all of our communities.” The agreement stipulates that the Rams will reimburse the full cost of providing police, fire and street services personnel during home games. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, called for more team funding for the resources needed at home games and praised the agreement. “This is what I have been advo- cating all along, full cost recovery to the city’s taxpayers for extra security at Rams home games,” O’Farrell said. “I am grateful the Rams organization is responding fully to our concerns, and to the mayor for effectively securing this agreement to ensure that the LAPD can go back to focusing on our collective goal of reducing crime in Los Angeles.” 12 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Ceremonies commemorate PoliceLos Angeles Policelaunch Department appgram including in fight donated billboard againster the message terrorism to the Los Angeles Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles space from CCOA. region that everyone should County Sheriff Jim McDonnell “The fight against terrorism is download the app and in turn, victims of 9/11 and Mayor Eric Garcetti recently most effective when we are all on play a direct role in the safety of launched the iWATCHLA app, the front line. We want everyone our region.” which allows the public to quick- to remember that if they see Beck said the program is a 21st ly and easily report terrorist-relat- something, iWATCHLA is the century version of neighborhood ed suspicious activity. way to report it,” Beck said. “The watch. It emphasizes the need to The program is a partnership effectiveness of the iWATCHLA recognize behavior and activities between the LAPD and sheriff’s program and app is entirely that may be terrorist-related. department and Clear Channel dependent on community partici- Residents are encouraged to report Outdoor Americas (CCOA), the pation and we are incredibly suspicious behavior and activities University of Southern California grateful to the generous donations using the app. To download thew and the Los Angeles Rams. Beck from our partners – Clear app, visit www.iWATCHLA.org. announced that the program will Channel Outdoor Americas, USC Suspicious activity can also be include a public awareness pro- and the Rams that will help deliv- reported to (877)ATHREAT.

MayorMayor Eric nominates Garcetti this week Region.Goldsmith She served previously for police as rience commission at city hall, a well-earned nominated Shane Murphy the executive director of the afford- reputation for fair-mindedness and photo courtesy of the LAFD Goldsmith to the Los Angeles able housing development agency a deep sense of compassion that Board of Police Commissioners. PATH Ventures, and as a senior informs everything she does,” Victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 Goldsmith is president and CEO advisor to then-city council presi- Garcetti said . “She is a thoughtful terrorist attacks were remem- of Liberty Hill Foundation, a mem- dent Garcetti. Her nomination is leader who has worked closely with bered at ceremonies in cities ber of the Los Angeles Homeless subject to city council confirma- the officers who serve L.A.’s neigh- throughout the local area. Services Authority board of com- tion. borhoods – and who truly under- missioners, and co-chair of the “Shane brings a strong back- stands the urgency of conversations Above, Los Angeles Mayor Eric California Executive Alliance for ground in building bridges between about the future of law enforce- Garcetti and Los Angeles Fire Boys and Men of Color So-Cal communities and institutions, expe- ment...” Department Chief Ralph Terrazas led a memorial at the LAFD’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park. At right, an American flag was flown at half- staff at the 9/11 memorial out- side Beverly Hills City Hall. Below, Los Angeles County fire- fighters gathered at the Sal Guarriello Veterans Memorial in West Hollywood. photo courtesy of Ari Bussel

photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood

Governor Brown signs bill to track government debt Gov. Jerry Brown has signed guilty to a felony charge of wire legislation by Sen. Bob Hertzberg fraud in federal court and acknowl- (D-Van Nuys) that requires the edging he inappropriately took state to track and report on all new millions of dollars from bond state and local government debt funds. until it is fully repaid or redeemed. In response to the case, Chiang SB 1029, which was sponsored appointed the Treasurer’s Special by state Treasurer John Chiang, Task Force on Bond takes effect on Jan. 1. The bill Accountability to identify best requires the issuer of any new state practices for managing bond pro- or local government debt to pro- ceeds and strategies to increase vide an annual report to the state, transparency and oversight of the and debt issuers must certify they use of bond funds. have adopted local debt policies SB 1029 builds upon recom- and that the debt issuance is con- mendations made by Chiang’s task sistent with the policies. force and the Senate Governance “I thank the governor for signing and Finance Committee, which this legislation into law and ensur- produced an oversight report on ing that bond management is trans- the Howatt case. Hertzberg is chair parent and accountable to taxpay- of the committee. ers,” Hertzberg said. “This law “Californians need to be sure the helps prevent lax oversight that money being borrowed to build can lead to mismanagement or schools, highways and critical misuse of bond proceeds.” public works is spent wisely and The legislation follows multiple for its intended purpose,” Chiang investigations into the 2014 disap- said. SB 1029 specifically requires pearance of $3.9 million in San the issuer of any new state or local Francisco bond proceeds. The case government bond to provide an led to Clarke Howatt, the finance accountability report each fiscal director for the Association of Bay year to the California Debt and Area Governments, pleading Investment Advisory Commission. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 September 15, 2016

Celebrities thank men and FamiliesMayor Eric Garcetti reminded last week legislation to that expanded sign Medi-Cal up fortion status, Health4All means peace of mind released a public service to every child in California under for more families,” said Dr. Robert announcement encouraging low- the age of 19, regardless of immi- K. Ross, president and CEO of The women in uniform income Angelenos to enroll their gration status. California Endowment, which children in Medi-Cal. In California, an estimated funds the outreach efforts for “Every child in Los Angeles 170,000 children are eligible for Medi-Cal. “It means free preven- deserves good medical care – and the Medi-Cal expansion. There are tive care and access to medical ser- no parent should have to worry approximately 75,000 eligible chil- vices for when their children get about affordability when it comes dren in Los Angeles County. Since sick. This is why our collaboration to getting their children covered,” May of this year, Garcetti’s office with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Garcetti said. “Expanding access has been working with the Los Office and countless of other part- to healthcare is part of building a Angeles Public Library, Clinica ners is so critical – because fami- stronger city and we have to make Romero and the Mexican lies need to get informed so that sure that no families are left Consulate to roll out information they can enroll their children right behind.” on how to enroll. away.” In 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown “Medi-Cal’s expansion to cover To find the nearest clinic, visit signed into law Health4All Kids – all children, regardless of immigra- www.localclinic.net.

photo by Marlene Panoyan ©2016 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Koretz calls for more protections for displaced tenants Los Angeles City Councilman The city’s current relocation can help dislocated tenants in Celebrities showed their appreciation for men and women in uni- Paul Koretz, 5th District, has assistance rates range from $7,900 effect get the full value of their form on Sept. 9 at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd introduced resolutions to provide to $19,700, depending upon a ten- relocation assistance,” Koretz annual Police and Fire Fighters Appreciation Day barbecue. The event tenants with an additional cushion ant’s age, income status and length said. “We owe it to people having was held at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood against the impact of being evicted of tenancy. their lives disrupted this way to Division. from apartments. In addition to tax liability, make sure their relocation dollars “It is always appropriate that Hollywood recognizes our public The resolutions call on Congress seniors who have taxable incomes can stretch as far as possible.” safety officers for putting their lives on the line daily to protect the and the state Legislature to pass inflated by relocation payments public,” said Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber president and CEO. laws offering dislocated tenants a can face increases in their “We also want to show them how much the Hollywood community tax exemption on relocation assis- Medicare premiums, Koretz said. appreciates all that they do for us.” tance they receive from landlords. Current law offers tax deduc- Pictured are Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (second from left), 13th The resolutions, which were tions only for job-related moving District, Gubler (third from left) and celebrities including Lucy Butler, referred to the council’s Rules, expenses and evictions from feder- Anne-Marie Johnson, Chris Johnson, Kate Linder, Pauley Perrette, Elections and Intergovernmental ally-funded housing. With thou- Dominic Keating, Lee Purcell, Angeline Rose Troy and Judy Tenuta Relations Committee, urge the city sands of L.A. tenants losing their (not in order). Also shown in Capt. Cory Palka (fourth from right), council to make seeking the tax homes as developers take advan- commanding officer of the Hollywood Division. exemptions a formal part of the tage of laws that allow them to city’s legislative program. close down buildings using the “In today’s overheated real state Ellis Act, or negotiate lease estate market, evictions are an buyouts to persuade tenants to vol- unfortunate fact of life,” Koretz untarily vacate their units, tenants City seeks artist for Little Armenia said. “While the council is looking are thrust into a hostile rental mar- for more ways to preserve existing ket that has become too expensive gateway project in Hollywood housing in the context of respect- for them to find new housing, Los Angeles City Councilman step closer to reality, and I want to ing the constitutional property Koretz said. Mitch O’Farrell and the thank the Department of Cultural rights of apartment owners, we Even with L.A.’s relatively gen- Department of Cultural Affairs are Affairs for moving the ball forward should be doing more to ease the erous relocation assistance or commissioning an artist to create a on this public art initiative.” transition for dislocated tenants. negotiated lease buyouts, many public art project that will serve as The budget for the project is Between the state and federal tenants often can’t afford compa- the official gateway to Little $350,000, and must cover all costs rates, taxing legally-mandated rable units in their neighborhoods Armenia, one of the diverse neigh- associated with the design, fabrica- relocation assistance reduces its because market-rate rents have borhoods in the 13th Council tion and installation of the gateway buying power by upwards of 40 risen dramatically in recent years. District. project. The city will prepare the percent.” “If we can make this happen, we The permanent gateway will site for the artist. acknowledge the contributions of “The Gateway will be a promi- one of the largest Armenian popula- nent visual symbol of mutual tions in the country and celebrate respect, and will serve as a cultural the cultural heritage and diversity destination for Angelenos,” said Letters to the Editor of the Armenian population in Los Danielle Brazell, general manager to legislate taste or design and Angeles. of the Department of Cultural Controversy over frankly beyond the purview of “This public art project will be a Affairs. government. beacon of pride for the Armenian Funding for the project comes ‘granny flats’ is a Get your act together council community that calls Los Angeles from the city of Los Angeles and non-issue members. Vote forward as soon home,” O’Farrell said. “My staff the Arts Development Fee Trust as possible a fair, clear and per- and I have worked alongside local Fund. For information, visit Re “L.A. to grandfather ‘granny flats,’” Sept. 8 issue missive accessory dwelling unit residents to bring this project one www.culturela.org. law. This is a very unfortunate case Accessory dwelling units are of the city council falling into the the most integrated and commu- trap of avoiding the real work of nity-serving form of development U.S. Holocaust Museum to explore understanding the details of an around. Stop being confused and issue and instead basing their get the job done. decisions on the loudest noise in extremism and social media the room. In this case, the loudest Steven Appleton The United States Holocaust Mouafac Harb, independent media Los Angeles Memorial Museum presents and political consultant and former noise will be the entitled home- “Fueling Extremism in a Wired news director for The Middle East owner who views [their] house as World” on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Radio Network; Dr. Steven a castle. Cyclist who persished 7:30 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Luckert, senior program curator for The imaginary threat of acces- Center. The program is co-present- digital learning and new media for sory dwelling units is not real. was well-known ed with Loyola Marymount the United States Holocaust There have only been about 300 University and is part of the eighth Memorial Museum; and modera- over the course of many years in the community annual Linda and Tony Rubin tor: Janine Zacharia, senior pro- (less than 60 per year). They were almost all built by homeowners, RE “Hollywood cyclist dies,” Lectures series. gram curator and the Carlos Kelly March 21, 2013 issue Nazis used radio; today’s McClatchy visiting lecturer at not big outside developers. Local extremists use social media. Then Stanford University. zoning, density limits and setback already keep things in check. Just I [knew victim] Christopher as now, new technology provides The program at the Skirball Spychala since 1991. He was extremists with unchecked ability Cultural Center is free and open to adopt the state law and get things moving to help people house always riding his bike and aware to spread hate and prey upon disen- the public, but advanced registra- of his surroundings. I am torn franchised audiences to realize tion is required by visiting family and make some spare income. apart at the loss of a dear friend. their deadly agenda, according to ushmm.org/events/wired-califor- You will forever be in my heart. Holocaust museum officials. The nia. The Skirball Cultural Center The few cases of badly inte- grated accessory dwelling units is event will explore the tension is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Christi Stephens between protecting free speech and Blvd. For information, call nothing compared to the number of badly designed or overscale Pendleton, Oregon limiting incendiary propaganda. (310)556-3222 or email west- Formally of Hollywood A panel discussion will include [email protected]. residences. It is always a struggle 14 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Experience exotic India cuisine at Badmaash or my daughter’s 21st birth- and spicy vinaigrette. Other clay day, she requested we cele- oven dishes include lamb chops brate at an Indian restaurant. I that are massaged with clove have always wanted to try masala and cardamom; and a FBadmaash in downtown LA, near salmon kabob marinated in yogurt, Little Tokyo and the Arts District, fresh dill, lime and serrano chilies. so I made a reservation for dinner. The kabob arrives in a white bowl Walking into the multi-level with smoked tomato chutney Indian restaurant, we noticed the beneath the salmon. Be sure to bright colorful walls, and an Indian By Jill Weinlein order the basmati rice pilaf – theirs movie projected high above. The tastes better than most Indian casual dining counters and table restaurants. seating areas were filled with mil- Anna urged us to order the clas- lennials enjoying the cafe’s fun spices and fruit. sic “Indian wedding food” - butter atmosphere. For starters, I recommend the chicken marinated in yogurt and After the hostess welcomed us, Indian pickles. It’s a plate of pick- Indian spices for at least 48 hours. It she led us upstairs to a quieter din- led green beans, julienne carrots, is charred in the tandoor oven and ing loft, and sat us at a table under sliced jicama, squash, cucumber, bathed in a creamy tomato curry whimsical Indian-themed pop art of peppers and onions glistening with flavored with fenugreek. India is Gandhi wearing Ray Bans. The Indian spices and aromatics. It’s a the largest producer of fenugreek - walls were also lined with Indian wonderful mixture of sweet, tart a green leaf plant that is used fresh movie posters. and delicious. or dried as an herb. The seeds are The tables were set with silver used as a spice. It offers a sweet metal plates and dishtowels as nap- Besides traditional raita, smell and, when roasted, enhances photo by Jill Weinlein kins. Our server Anna brought us a the flavor of many dishes. green glass bottle and poured water they prepare a tasty The last dish to arrive to our table The salmon boti babaab is marinated in yogurt with fresh dill, lime and into small silver cups. whipped avocado yogurt was the “good ol’ saag paneer” serrano chilies and served in a bowl of smoked tomato chutney. Tandoori The menu states “eat like you’re raita that is made with baby spinach, tomato fired broccoli is a nice side. Indian” and encourages diners to and onion with garam masala an order a variety of plates to share. heavenly. aromatic blend of ground spices Since it was my daughter’s first common in Northern and Southern “cutting chai.” It’s brought to the cooking school, Pawan secured his opportunity to order a legal drink, Other winning appetizers are the India. Mixed in were cubes of white table in a small wire crate that first job at the Taj Mahal we thought beer would pair nicely distinctly triangular shaped Indian paneer cheese. It’s a non- reminded me of the milk man deliv- Intercontinental Hotel. Later he with Indian food. We ordered an samosas made fresh daily. The fried melting type of cheese that looks ering glass bottles of milk in this moved to Toronto and eventually Indian Kingfisher lager made by pastry is stuffed with potatoes and like firm tofu, yet is made with type of carrier when I was a little opened his first restaurant Jaipur the first Indian beer company, sweet peas and jazzed up with fresh squeezed lemon juice or vine- girl. Grille in Toronto. His son Nakul founded in 1857. Other beers on the coriander seeds, roasted cumin and gar and whole milk that is heated The small clear glass held hot became the General Manager. Then menu are craft beers from ginger. The butter chicken samosas until it curdles and separates from and strong black tea that is cut with son Arjun joined the family when Colorado, California, Hawaii and are stuffed with a bouquet of the whey. milk, sugar, cinnamon, clove, gin- they opened Badmaash. New York. We also ordered a bub- Punjabi curry. Besides a traditional Many Indian restaurants lack cre- ger and cardamom, just like the tea In the Urban Dictionary, the bly gin and tonic made with Offley raita (cucumber and yogurt), they ativity with dessert, but not street vendors or chai wallahs who word “Badmaash” is a Hindi word White Port and INDI & Co. lemon prepare a tasty whipped avocado Badmaash. We enjoyed a plate of make and sell this type of beverage that means a person who is mis- tonic water. There is a ginger- yogurt raita that is heavenly on India’s most beloved biscuit cook- at train stations, alleyways, urban chievous or a hooligan. At this lemon Radler, Old Club Scotch ale, rosemary naan bread. The breads ies sandwiched with ice cream. My centers and bus depots. Badmaash, there was nothing trou- and organic acai berry wheat beer are made fresh to order and arrive husband really liked the chai-spiced When the check arrived, there bling to report. Instead, it’s a play- from Eel River Brewing. puffy and hot right out of the tan- chocolate pot du creme, similar to a were three pieces of Dubble Bubble ful dining spot that will inspire you For those who prefer wine, door. rich and thick chocolate custard gum on the tray– a nice final touch to book your next vacation to India, Badmaash offers glasses of In India, tandoori cooking is tra- with subtle flavors of cardamom, to a uniquely different Indian cui- and tempt you to come back again sparkling wine from Italy, and a ditionally associated with Punjab. cinnamon and ginger. It’s topped sine dining experience. for its pleasing exotic flavors. handful of whites and a rosé. Red At Badmaash, they offer several with whipped cream and roasted Badmaash opened in 2013 in The restaurant is open for lunch wines are from Austria, Italy, Spain dishes prepared in the tandoor almond slivers. Downtown L.A. by Nakul and Monday through Friday at 11:30 and California. Non-alcoholic bev- oven. Broccoli florets poached in A coconut milk rice pudding Arjun Mahendro and their father, a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for dinner. erages are a ThumsUp - an Indian coriander and cinnamon then topped with almonds is very satis- Pawan Mahendro. Pawan is a clas- On Thursday through Saturday it brand of cola and a mango lassi slightly charred in the tandoor oven fying. While enjoying each dessert, sically trained French chef, raised stays open until midnight. 108 W. made with a blend of yogurt, water, are drizzled with a slightly sweet we shared a small glass of India’s in Punjab, India. After attending 2nd St. (213)221-7466.

bucha on tap. The menu includes bar food and multiple vegetarian National Celebrate Mexican fromRestaurant page 14 News and vegan options. Eggs Benedict, French toast, biscuits and gravy, Cheeseburger Day Independence Day, fried chicken and waffles and vegan n National Cheeseburger Day, grain bowls are offered during Sunday, Sept. 18, K Sept. 16 brunch. For sports fans with young- ORamen.Burger. Beer. at The 33 Taps opens in sters, 33 Taps also has a children’s Americana on Brand is offering 50 Silver Lake menu. 3725 Sunset Blvd., Silver percent off K Burgers. The burger he 33 Taps sports bar and Lake. (323)338-7777. The 33 Taps features a half-pound beef patty, restaurant recently opened a location in Hollywood is at 6263 Tsecond location in Silver Lake with Hollywood Blvd. (323)962-1400. See Restaurant News page 24 a new look and menu. The restau- rant and bar derives its name from the year Prohibition ended, 1933, and is known for a menu of made- from-scratch dishes. The food is never frozen and locally-sourced when possible, and the restaurant uses environmentally-friendly prod- ucts and supplies. The 33 Taps Silver Lake location has 14 televi- sion screens and a 36-foot bar made from the reclaimed floor of a Antonio’s Tequila Girls! California high school gymnasium. Live Music - “Los Casinos Trio” The extensive beverage menu includes 36 tap beers and six Special Menu including California wines. A rotating selec- Tortas & Sopes tion of beers features selections from California craft breweries Goodies for Everyone! including Modern Times, Belching Beaver, Humboldt, Surf Brewery and San Fernando Brewing Company, well as larger California breweries like Firestone, Ballast Antonio’sMexican Restaurant Point and Stone Brewing. The 33 7470 Melrose Ave. • Los Angeles Taps Silver Lake restaurant also 323-658-9060 serves cold brew coffee and kom- 16 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Sept. 6 At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Third at 6:15 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in At 4:20 a.m., an unknown suspect the 300 block of S. La Brea. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect OLICE LOTTER assaulted a victim near the corner burglarized a vehicle parked in P B of Santa Monica and Gordon. An unknown suspect committed a the 200 block of N. Larchmont. burglary in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a Wilton Place at 8:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the petty theft near the corner of burglary in the 6600 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Sunset and Schrader at 5:30 a.m. At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 11. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- pect burglarized a vehicle parked ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At 7:15 a.m., an unknown suspect in the 6800 block of Hollywood. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles assaulted a victim near the corner pect stole a vehicle parked near County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and of Lexington and Vine. An unknown suspect committed a the corner of Western and Fifth. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. petty theft in the 100 block of S. An unknown suspect burglarized a La Jolla at 11:30 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- cle parked in the 300 block of N. Monica at 5 p.m. vehicle parked in the 1800 block of Beverly Hills N. Las Palmas at 8:30 a.m. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Saint Andrews Place at 9 p.m. committed a grand theft in the At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Police Department At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect 900 block of N. Western. At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 8300 pect committed a petty theft in block of Santa Monica. committed a burglary in the 600 Aug. 28 block of S. Muirfield. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- the 3600 block of Wilshire. cle parked in the 300 block of S. An unknown female suspect com- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a San Vicente at 2 p.m. mitted a grand theft in the 9500 victim in the 8800 block of Sunset Sept. 10 theft in the 6600 block of Sunset at block of Wilshire. The suspect was at 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized approximately 5-feet-6-inches tall Sept. 8 a vehicle parked in the 600 block and 185 pounds. The loss was Sept. 8 At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect of N. Wilton at 1 a.m. estimated at $150. stole a vehicle parked in the 5100 burglarized a vehicle parked in At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. the 1600 block of Ogden. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1200 Aug. 29 committed a petty theft in the block of N. Formosa. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a 5800 block of W. Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6500 block of burglary in the 6000 block of burglary in the 500 block of Maple Sept. 9 Colgate at 6:30 p.m. Carlton Way at 8 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized Drive. The loss was estimated at a vehicle parked near the corner $2,555. At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect of Sunset and Highland at 3 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 8500 assaulted a victim in the 100 block robbed a victim near the corner of An identity theft was reported in block of Sunset. of Gramercy. Bronson and Hollywood. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown sus- the 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized 4900 block of Clinton. An unknown suspect committed a residence in the 8900 block of vehicle parked in the 1800 block of a vehicle parked in the 100 block grand theft in the 400 block of N. Rosewood at 8:25 p.m. Cherokee at 8 p.m. of N. La Cienega at 12:50 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Bedford. The loss was estimated burglary in the 4700 block of at $1,000. Sept. 10 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Elmwood at 6:30 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the committed a petty theft in the Aug. 30 At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Curson and Hollywood. 8400 block of W. Third. At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8400 attempted to rob a victim near the An identity theft was reported in block of Sunset. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a corner of Whitley and Hollywood. the 200 block of S. Carson. vehicle parked in the 700 block of burglary in the 7000 block of W. An unknown suspect assaulted a S. Cloverdale at 8 p.m. Sunset at 6:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized An unknown suspect committed victim in the 8800 block of Melrose a vehicle parked in the 8400 an identity theft in the 300 block of at 11:53 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Beverly at 9:52 a.m. Alpine Drive. petty theft in the 6700 block of stole a vehicle parked near the Sept. 11 Hollywood at 8:15 p.m. corner of Santa Monica and At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in Cahuenga. committed a grand theft in the the 3000 block of Glendon. At 5:58 p.m., a suspect assaulted At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect 700 block of N. Fairfax. a victim during a domestic vio- burglarized a vehicle parked in the Sept. 9 Aug. 31 lence incident in the 800 block of 600 block of S. Detroit. An unknown suspect committed a Larrabee. An unknown suspect robbed a petty theft in the 8400 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- victim near the corner of Hudson Beverly at 2 p.m. burglary in the 300 block of N. cle parked in the 800 block of N. and Romaine at 3 a.m. Edinburgh at 9:40 p.m. Oakhurst Drive. The loss was esti- Los Angeles Police At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect mated at $1,850. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the Department At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the corner of Ivar and Yucca. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 6200 block of Hollywood. Sept. 1 Sept. 5 5800 block of W. Third. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown male suspect com- At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a victim near the corner of mitted a burglary in the 200 block pect committed a theft in the 1400 Sept. 7 petty theft in the 1200 block of N. Highland and De Longpre at of N. Almont. The suspect was block of N. Ivar. Beachwood at 4 a.m. 11:54 a.m. approximately 5-feet-8-inches tall At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- and 200 pounds. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 1600 block of El in the 4600 block of Maplewood. committed a petty theft near the Sept. 11 Centro at 1 a.m. corner of The Grove and Third. Sept. 2 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 1:02 a.m., an unknown sus- pect assaulted a victim in the 800 An unknown male suspect com- At 5:20 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1700 block of Wilcox An unknown suspect committed a block of Western. mitted a burglary in the 400 block stole a vehicle parked in the 200 at 1:40 a.m. burglary in the 1900 block of N. of N. Palm. The suspect was block of N. Irving. Orchid at 1:30 p.m. approximately 26 years old, 6-feet At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- tall and 200 pounds. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 1800 At 5:45 p.m., an unknown sus- cle parked in the 6500 block of victim near the corner of Cherokee block of N. Fuller. pect committed a petty theft in Hollywood at 2:15 a.m. and Leland Way at 9:30 a.m. the 5900 block of Wilshire. West Hollywood An unknown suspect committed a At 10:10 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized pect committed a petty theft in Sheriff’s Station robbed a victim in the 200 block of Western and Olympic at 7 a.m. a vehicle parked in the 6300 the 100 block of S. Fairfax. Sept. 6 S. La Brea. At 4:28 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 600 block of N. Beachwood at 4:30 p.m. 1000 block of Kings. DefendantsWith guilty pleas last week plead by a BGC, guilty a street gangto thatgang-related controls ute crack cocaine, felonies illegally possess- leader of the Five Deuce Broadway drug sales in an area just west of the ing a firearm and selling crack An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 8200 block of Santa stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 Gangster Crips (BGC), the three Skid Row area of Los Angeles. The cocaine near schools. Monica at 11:30 a.m. block of Gardner. lead defendants in the largest racke- indictment outlined two decades of In plea agreements filed in United teering case currently pending in Los criminal conduct, including mur- States District Court, the defendants At 3:21 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Angeles have pleaded guilty. ders, robberies, extortion, illegal specifically admitted that Martinez committed a petty theft in the 800 vehicle parked in the 7500 block of Tyrine Martinez, 36, of Los firearms possession, witness intimi- and Harris were two of the gang’s block of Larrabee. Hollywood at 6 p.m. Angeles, pleaded guilty on Sept. 7 to dation and narcotics trafficking. supervisors, and Sumpter was a vet- At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy Over the past several weeks, two eran member; Martinez conspired An unknown suspect stole a vehi- to commit murder, conspiracy to other defendants named in a 213- with other BGC members to murder cle parked in the 900 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 5500 block of W. Eighth. traffic crack cocaine, illegally pos- page RICO indictment have pleaded a fellow gang member who had pro- Hancock at 7:30 p.m. sessing a firearm and selling crack guilty. Tracy Harris, 51, of vided law enforcement information An unknown suspect committed a cocaine near schools. Inglewood, pleaded guilty on Aug. 5 about a 2012 BGC gang shooting Sept. 7 petty theft in the 700 block of N. As a result of guilty pleas before to racketeering conspiracy, conspir- that killed an unarmed teenager with Wilton Place at 9 p.m. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect United States District Judge S. ing to sell methamphetamine after no gang affiliation and wounded James Otero, Martinez faces a having been convicted of a prior three others. Additionally, Harris committed a petty theft in the 7700 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. potential life sentence and a manda- drug felony and selling methamphet- presided over large gang meetings committed a petty theft near the tory minimum term of 15 years in amine near schools. On July 27, and issued orders to further the gang. corner of Lexington and An unknown suspect assaulted a Cherokee. federal prison. Roosevelt Sumpter, 43, of Los Martinez and Harris are scheduled to victim in the 8500 block of Santa Martinez was among 72 charged Angeles, pleaded guilty to racketeer- be sentenced on Dec. 19. Sumpter is in a RICO indictment that targeted ing conspiracy, conspiring to distrib- scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 7. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 September 15, 2016 18 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press back to SCHOOL ..... Get Ready for the Fall Semester!

n HomeNew principal is Naemah where Morris returnsthe toheart her roots is
  path to her current position. “I think Morris is personally meeting the greatest thing about the school with all of the high school students, Principal Naemah Morris never is a lot of people saw in me what I nearly 500 of them. She has also dreamed when she was an didn’t see in myself. You don’t just been meeting with every teacher Immaculate Heart High School stu- learn who you are. You are given and staff member to make sure they dent in the early 1990s that she the freedom to be that person.” are prepared for the new school would end up leading the 110-year year. She joked that one of the old school for girls. “I want to make sure toughest things was figuring out Morris originally envisioned her- when they step foot what door each key unlocks. self living on the East Coast, and on campus they feel ... Another first step was making sure after graduating from Immaculate staff was familiar with the school’s Heart in 1995, she earned an under- comfort and warmth.” new teaching management system, graduate degree at Wheaton which is a program for teachers to Principal Naemah Morris photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart High School College in Massachusetts. She assign and distribute materials. Immaculate Heart High School Principal Naemah Morris recently welcomed members of the Class of returned to Southern California “Making sure the faculty and afterwards to be closer to her fami- Morris said she had big shoes to staff has everything they need to be 2020, including from left, Khafira Freeman, Catherine Denton and Angelica ly, and graduated with a master’s fill at Immaculate Heart when she there for the students is a big goal of Limoanco. degree in education from Loyola became principal in July. Former mine,” Morris said. “I want to make Marymount University. principal Virginia Hurst, who sure when they step foot on campus and computer coding, and electives native. Morris initially worked in a law retired this year, had been with the they feel what I felt – comfort and have been added in engineering and The new principal said her long- firm in Santa Barbara, but wasn’t high school for more than five warmth.” computer science. Immaculate term goals are to maintain the happy because it didn’t fit with her decades, and was the school’s Morris said she plans to make the Heart also has robust theater, music school’s tradition of nurturing career goals in education. When her leader for the last 19 years. Morris school more efficient, including and art program. young women and helping them former debate coach at Immaculate said Hurst was an inspiration. looking at how classrooms are “I want to move Immaculate grow. While it will be hard to live up Heart told her the school was look- “She was such a remarkable and structured to ensure they are the best Heart forward so we meet 21st cen- to Hurst’s legacy, Morris said the ing for a new social studies teacher special woman in my life. She real- possible learning environments. tury needs, but I don’t want to lose lessons she learned and the guid- and debate coach, she applied and ly guided me,” Morris said. “I love The school provides a laptop com- tradition for the students whose ance she received at the school will returned to the campus in 2000. She the classroom and it’s hard to leave. puter to every student – something needs we were established to keep her focused on the future of later chaired the Social Studies But as much as I love teaching, I she didn’t experience as a student – meet,” Morris said. Immaculate Heart and its students. Department and served as director have aspirations to teach students and she will explore other ways to She said the diversity among the “I want people to look at my time of student activities. on a higher level. I love this school improve access to technology. student population is one of the as principal knowing that I took “I realized it was my calling,” and I love what it has done in my Morris also hopes to build on the things that hasn’t changed, and it care of them and the school,” said Morris, who credited teachers life. Anything I can do to give back, school’s academic curriculum with remains a priority on the campus. Morris said. “Our mission isn’t just at the school for setting her on a I want to do.” a focus on English and history as Students come from throughout something that is in a handbook. well as science, math and technolo- Los Angeles and the surrounding When I walk around the campus, I gy. Students learn about robotics area. Morris is an Eagle Rock see it every day.”

photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart High School Principal Naemah Morris (center) is pictured with the Sandlot Sophomores at Immaculate Heart’s recent Welcome Day celebration. She was joined by students Maya Feuilladieu (from left), Carlene Sanchez, Dakota Cohen, Christine Noravian and Justice Kochevar. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ..... back to school ..... 19 September 15, 2016

Children thrive at Plymouth School The Plymouth School, located at a morning program from 8:45 to California Department of Social 315 S. Oxford Ave., opened its 11:45 a.m., and a full-day program Services, and is a member of the doors on Wednesday, Sept. 14 to from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Association for the begin its 44th year of educating The school’s teacher/child ratio is Education of Young Children. neighborhood children. one-to-six. Teachers are creden- For information, call (213)387- The school was founded in 1972 tialed and specifically trained in 7381, email by five preschool teachers with a early childhood education. The [email protected], or vision of creating a play-based, Plymouth School aims to educate visit www.theplymouthschool.com. developmentally-appropriate learn- the whole child – cognitively, ing environment for children 2 to 5- socially, emotionally and physical- Arram Kharrazi, right, arrived and-a-half years old. Penny Cox, ly. early for the first day of classes at one of the school’s founders, Children can play on outdoor The Plymouth School. photo by Maureen Gonzalez announced she was retiring as equipment, and indoor quiet time director in summer 2014 and hired offers an opportunity for reading Megan Drynan to take the helm. and conversation. Role-play and Drynan has maintained the char- games are encouraged, and hands- acter of the school while enhancing on art activities help each child cre- the campus with new green space ate and experiment. and shade on the playground. She The children also learn to express also expanded and updated class- themselves through music, move- rooms, and extracurricular activi- ment, rhythm and song. Cognitive ties including music, yoga and growth is stimulated by language movement. development activities and the use The school enrolls approximately of conceptual materials and manip- 60 children who are grouped into ulatives. The school builds chil- three classrooms according to age dren’s self-confidence through dis- and individual need. Parents may covery. choose to enroll their children for The Plymouth School is a non- two, three, four or five days per profit, charitable educational corpo- week. The Plymouth School offers ration. The school is licensed by the

L.A. promises one year of

freeMayor college Eric Garcetti ontuitionyears of community college free for Wednesday launched the L.A. students. College Promise program, which “There is tremendous reason to will make Los Angeles the largest celebrate. [This] is about a promise city in the United States to guaran- that we as Americans must make to tee high school graduates at least all of you. We are here to celebrate one tuition-free year of higher edu- the L.A. College Promise,” Biden cation. said. “But what does that mean? A The announcement was made on promise is not just a thought or a the campus of Los Angeles City nice idea. A promise is a declara- College, where Mayor Garcetti was tion. A declaration that your mayor, joined by Dr. Jill Biden, wife of your schools and your teachers are Vice President Joe Biden; making to you. It’s a declaration Lieutenant Governor Gavin that says we believe in you, every Newsom; Los Angeles Community single person. We believe in your College District Board of Trustees determination and resilience. We president Scott Svonkin; Los are making a declaration, an assur- Angeles Unified School District ance that you can attend one year of (LAUSD) board president Steve school tuition-free. An assurance Zimmer; LACCD chancellor that you can concentrate on your Francisco Rodriguez and LAUSD studies and get ahead.” superintendent Michelle King. Unemployment is currently high- LAUSD students who began est among Americans who com- classes in the fall and graduate in pleted their education with a high 2017 will be the first to qualify for school diploma or less. By 2020, an the L.A. College Promise, which estimated 35 percent of job open- guarantees admission and a year of ings will require at least a bache- tuition-free education at one of the lor’s degree and 30 percent will nine campuses in the LACCD. The require an associate’s degree, L.A. College Promise will give stu- according to a Georgetown dents resources and support includ- University report. ing tutoring, mentoring programs King also praised the L.A. and financial literacy workshops. Promise Program. “Higher education should be “L.A. Unified is honored to join within reach for every student in with the Los Angeles Community Los Angeles. The L.A. College College District and the city of Los Promise is a path for every Angeles in educating the next gen- Angeleno to earn a high school eration of skilled workers, creative diploma and pursue the skills and thinkers and effective problem- education they need to realize their solvers,” King said. “Of the 30,000 dreams and potential,” Garcetti students who graduated in 2015, said. “When the first Promise stu- more than 60 percent pursued a dents step onto campus next fall, post-secondary education immedi- they’ll be doing more than putting ately after high school, including 37 themselves on a launching pad to percent who enrolled in community prosperity. They’ll embody a com- college. With this new agreement in mitment that is fundamental to who place, the class of 2017 will be we are as a people and what we empowered to enroll in a communi- want for our future.” ty college that offers the courses, To be eligible for enrollment, the certificate and the transfer applicants must be graduating opportunities for them to embark LAUSD seniors (class of 2017) on a career or pursue a university who are eligible for California resi- degree.” dent tuition and have completed The Mayor’s Fund for Los FAFSA or California Dream Act Angeles has raised $1.75 million to applications. cover more than half the cost of the Last year, the White House first year of L.A. College Promise. released the America’s College For information, visit Promise proposal to make two LACollegePromise.org. 20 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

photo courtesy of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto welcomes new principal Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School recently held its open- ing of school liturgy, at which Andrea Jenoff was officially installed as the school’s new principal. Pictured are Fr. Alexi Smith (left), Jenoff and Monsignor Sabato “Sal” Pilato, superintendent of high schools. Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School is located at 2900 W. Pico Blvd. For information, visit www.bishopconatyloretto.org.

photo courtesy of LASD Middle school students received backpacks filled with supplies from the Sheriff’s Dept. following a dialogue with teens at a Back to School program. Sheriff says ‘education is the greatLos Angeles equalizer’ County Sheriff Jim McDonnell and the leaders of Concerned Black Men, (CBM), a national organization, hosted the sher- iff’s “Teen Dialogue Back to School” program on Sept. 12 at the Los Angeles County Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles. The event for 25 middle school students ages 11 to 14 was held to chal- lenge and inspire the students to graduate from high school and pursue col- lege and careers. “My father would often say, ‘education is the great equalizer.’ His words inspired me when I was the same age as [the] youth at our back to school event,” McDonnell said. “Education opens doors and opportunities, which is why the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is committed to help these students make good decisions.” The sheriff was joined by members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Black Peace Officers Association; NBC president and gen- eral manager Steve Carlston; and consumer investigator Randy Mac. After a roundtable discussion, the youths received backpacks filled with educa- tional supplies donated by the sheriff’s department including notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers and flash drives. The CBM was founded in 1975 when five Philadelphia police officers sponsored social events for youth at risk of gang violence. Their vision was to fill the void of positive Black male role models by providing mentors and programs for academic and career enrichment. While the organiza- tion’s mission has expanded to include children and parents nationwide, the philosophy of men serving as positive role models to children remains the same. The sheriff’s department and the Black Peace Officers Association will participate in the CBM CARES program, which offers school-based mentoring for middle school youth. For information, call Mark Anderson, president of the Los Angeles Chapter of CBM, at (323)868-0299, or visit www.cbmla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 September 15, 2016

How ‘The Little Prince’ wrecked me inAs I the write this review,best I can’t waythose eight possible days in the desert recall life prior to “The Little between the Aviator and the Little Prince,” a beautiful reimagining of Prince. This “Little Prince” does the 1943 French novella by Antoine what other adaptations can only de Saint-Exupéry. Aesthetically, a drool at: add to a story without film that incorporates CGI, hand- destroying it. drawn illustration and stop motion Here, we spend time with the in one magnificent story is worth Aviator as an old man (voiced by noting. Especially when those bits Jeff Bridges), a recluse to his neigh- Mom ain’t always a complete of eye candy are not sporadic but bors residing in an eyesore amid drag, however. She allots 30 min- intentional choices that visually mundane tract housing. He’s partic- utes of friend time scheduled for move the story. ularly annoying to the Little Girl next summer. Alas, the Aviator But a film whose spectacle is (Mackenzie Foy), who must focus proves a cunning tactician in dis- matched by its pathos is a rare trea- on her studies to gain entrance into tracting the Little Girl. He soon sure, a gift worth sharing with oth- a very prestigious school. Young woos her with tales of his youth, ers. Be warned though, this is a not she may be, but mother (Rachel that special time he crashed in the always an easy journey. Unlike the McAdams), tasked with raising her desert, happening upon the Little story this animated feature is based alone, makes sure the girl stays on Prince (Riley Osborne) who comes photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures track to become successful in upon, “The Little Prince,” available from asteroid B-612. The Little Prince in the desert is a central character in “The Little Prince,” now on Netflix, and goes beyond school and eventually her career. The Aviator and the girl develop a the latest reimagining of a 1943 French novella by the same name. friendship, but mom’s goals and the cruelty of life seem to be in their way. Eventually, the Little Girl choose any number of them. It’s just incredible, visionary story- decides to uncover what exactly There’s normally one every decade. telling more at home in an art house happened to the Little Prince after This one has a different goal in venue. Perhaps that’s just too much the end of that ambiguous story. mind: expand the meaning of the complexity on top of intensity for What transpires next is a treacher- original. an American audience that barely ous combination of creativity and The story by Saint-Exupéry is a made it through “Up” without los- good cries. fascinating one. He wrote many ing it. If you’re familiar with the classic works – including “The Little “The Little Prince” is a modern “Little Prince” story, adapted count- Prince” – in the final year of his life portrait that maintains the integrity less times, then rest assured the lat- while ill, a point not lost on director of the original story. I wouldn’t est iteration remains true to that Mark Osborne (“Kung Fu Panda”) have expected the director of “Kung story. But it goes much further. You and screenwriters Irena Brignull Fu Panda” to pull off something so see, the story found in the novella (“The Boxtrolls”) and Bob thoughtful and inspiring, but here ends about halfway through the Persichetti (“Shrek 2”), who trans- we are talking about the next win- film. Then something both wildly form the narrator into a Saint- ner of Best Animated Feature (if original and true to the source mate- Exupéry surrogate. The result: a justice exists in the world). rial occurs. This is a story about tear-jerking delight. As a clarification, the fall preview loss, and 2016’s retelling adds I suppose I understand why article published two weeks ago splendid layers, enriching a simplis- Paramount Pictures didn’t release stated “The Little Prince” premieres photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures tic story for a postmodern genera- this one in theatres. It doesn’t leave on Dec. 31, but it did not make clear The Aviator, voiced by Jeff Bridges, inspires the Little Girl, voiced by tion. room for a Randy Newman song or that the film is available now on Mackenzie Foy, to learn what happened to the Little Prince If you want a pure adaptation, some obscure product placement. Netflix.

Tim Burton’s legacy cemented Future of transportation considered at The Petersen KPCC 89.3 presents “Buckle up: Zooming into the future with at TCL Chinese Theatres The Ride” on Monday, Sept. 19 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Electric and hybrid technology has allowed drivers to reduce their carbon footprint and maintain autonomy. Developments in GPS help people navigate with ease and avoid traffic jams. However, as the population grows, so does the need for better, faster and safer methods of getting around. The event will focus on innova- tions that will allow freedom of movement to be maintained despite population growth and photo courtesy of Maya Sugarman/KPCC limited resources. Journalist Susan Comedian Alonzo Bodden and journalist Susan Carpenter, hosts of Carpenter and comedian Alonzo Bodden, hosts of KPCC’s “The KPCC’s “The Ride,” will lead a forum on the future of transportation. Ride,” will lead discussions with imaginative experts including Dezso Molnar, inventor of the The Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Motor Company futurist Molnar GT Gyrocycle, among is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Sheryl Connelly, automotive others. For information, visit invention expert Ashlee Vance and A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. www.scpr.org/events.

photo by Bob Freeman Pioneering scriptwriter to cover career in Beverly Hills Director Tim Burton placed his handprints and footprints in cement American screenwriter and nov- considered worthy or welcome at In 1977, she served as executive in the courtyard of the TCL Chinese Theatres on Sept. 8. The cere- elist Rita Lakin will discuss her the creative table. Her courage, for- producer of the CBS Television mony was held in conjunction with the release of Burton’s “Miss career in television and screenwrit- titude and self-confidence helped adaptation of the 1954 film Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” on Sept. 30. Burton is wide- ing on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 propel her from being a secretary to “Executive Suite.” ly regarded as one of cinema’s most imaginative and visual filmmak- p.m. at the Beverly Hills Public becoming an executive producer Lakin also wrote numerous ers. He has achieved critical success in the action and animation gen- Library. and showrunner. “Movies of the Week” including res. Besides Burton’s dedication to filmmaking, he enjoys drawing Lakin is considered a pioneer for Lakin began writing in the early “Women in Chains” and miniseries and painting. His most recent directorial work, “Big Eyes,” for which being a female scriptwriter in the 1960s for the television shows such as “Strong Medicine” and Amy Adams received a Golden Globe, is a confluence of his two pas- early 1960s when Hollywood’s “The Doctor,” “Dr. Kildare” and “Voices of the Heart.” sions, film and art. Burton is also known for classics like “The television industry was almost “Peyton Place.” In 1968, she began The Library is located at 444 N. Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Ed Wood,” “Corpse Bride” and exclusively male. Her memoir, working as story editor and head Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills. For “Frankenweenie.” The TCL Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 “The Only Woman in the Room,” is writer of “The Mod Squad,” and in information, call (310)288-2211, or Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit www.tclchinesetheatres.com. about a time when women were not 1972, she created “The Rookies.” visit www.bhpl.org. 22 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

VolunteersThe Bay Foundation (TBF) sought will for Coastal Cleanup Day host its 12th annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held on the dunes between Los Angeles International Airport and El Segundo. The Rams are back The goal is to remove invasive species of non-native plants. TBF is partnering with Friends of LAX Dunes to help restore Los Angeles County’s largest remaining dune system. Last year, the event includ- ed 70 volunteers who collected over 2,000 pounds of invasive veg- etation. The clean-up is part of the greater annual Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD), which draws over 14,000 volunteers to hundreds of events across Los Angeles County. photo courtesy of the Bay Foundation To volunteer, visit www.santamon- icabay.org. CCD coincides with the launch the national #EstuariesWeek social CCD on social media from Sept. 17 of National Estuaries Week. TBF media campaign by posting pho- through Sept. 24. For information, encourages people to participate in tographs of their participation in visit www.santamonicabay.org.

Legendary Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Roosevelt “Rosie” Grier was shown in a photograph in the June 2, 1977 issue of by Myles Mellor the Park Labrea News holding a signed quilt that was to be sold to Project Angel Crossword Puzzle benefit programs for seniors. Grier, who was a member of the Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome,” showed a softer side in the photograph with Food to honor Margaret Cavigga (left) and Roberta Ernisse, of Giant Step, a charita- ble organization organizing the quilt sale. The Los Angeles Rams will play their first regular season home game after returning to Los supporters Angeles on Sunday, and the city and the team have formed a partner- ship to maintain public safety at and around the coliseum at home games. For information, see page 11. atProject gala Angel Food will host the 26th annual Angel Awards Gala on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the organization’s headquarters, 922 Vine St. The event will honor actress Lisa Music series wraps with Rinna and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. Joe Mannis, a partner in the family law ‘80s fun at L.A. Zoo practice Hersh Mannis LLP, will receive the Volunteer of the Year Award. “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette and television personality Carson Kressley will present the awards. The Project Angel Food parking lot will be transformed into a dining space under the stars. Celebrity chef Suzanne Tracht of Jar Restaurant will serve as honorary chef and desserts will be provided by Hollis Wilder of “Cupcake Across 6. Tropical fruit 1. One of LBJ’s beagles 7. Ball material Wars.” 4. It’s frequently beaten 8. Mud hut Project Angel Food has provided 8. Gym exercise 9. Fantastic more than 10 million free meals to 14. Number 10. Campaign goal people living with critical illness 15. Lotus position discipline 11. Talk (over) and prepares over 10,000 meals a 16. Nervousness 12. Manipulate photo courtesy of BETAMAXX week. The nonprofit has expanded 17. Columbus day mo. 13. A pop The Los Angeles Zoo is holding a final installment of its “Roaring its initial mission of serving people 18. Bagpiper’s wear 21. Tax Nights” summer music series on Friday, Sept. 16 from 7 to 11 p.m., with HIV/AIDS to also serve med- 19. Lead opposite 22. Priest’s robe celebrating the 1980s with tributes to David Bowie and Prince. ically-tailored meals for people liv- 20. South African city 26. Special effects maker: (abbr.) ing with cancer, kidney failure, 23. Mideast potentate 27. Computer network DJ Richard Blade will spin music from the era and two additional 24. Pot over a fire 28. Breakfast staple DJs will oversee a “silent disco” with individual musical choices congestive heart failure and dia- betes. Many clients live below the 25. Be green, in a way 30. Copper or bronze available through wireless headphones. 29. Italian sauce origin 31. Indian region poverty line, and Project Angel The 1980s cover band BETAMAXX (pictured) will perform. 34. Pop lady 32. “The West Wing” network Food is their lifeline. The event also includes food trucks, bars, photo ops, vintage video 36. Sticks up 33. Bonfire fallout Rinna is a longtime supporter 37. California city 35. Had a beef? games, a neon paint party, pop-up zookeeper talks, animal encoun- and volunteer of Project Angel 44. Part 37. Holds title to ters, visits to animal habitats and access to the “Dinosaurs: Food. O’Farrell was a volunteer 45. “... there is no ___ angel but 38. Container Unextinct at the L.A. Zoo” exhibit. Love”: Shakespeare delivery driver for Project Angel 46. Do some shoal-searching 39. Keanu Reeves role The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located at 5333 Food for two years during the early 50. Sitability 40. Pothole patch Zoo Drive in Griffith Park. Adult tickets to “Roaring Nights” are $25, 1990s. 55. Exude 41. Some germ cells $22 for Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members. For infor- Gala tickets are $500. For infor- 57. Cookie 42. Bite 43. Club alternative mation, call (323)644-6001, or visit www.lazoo.org/roaringnights. mation, visit www.angelfood.org. 58. California city 63. Hispanic 47. Dog retreat 65. Open 48. Imprint 66. Simple sack 49. Mendacity 67. Tolerates 51. Winkin’ Blinkin’ and __ 68. Ancient Peruvian 52. Jong, and others Art Project Los Angeles hosts benefit 53. Spanish Mrs. Art Project Los Angeles will hold off with a cocktail reception and 69. “Diamonds ___ Forever” 70. Edible mushrooms 54. Blackened its sixth annual art auction and cock- silent auction featuring additional
56. Pursue tail reception on Sept. 17 from 6 to photography, paintings and prints, 71. A sm ller amount 72. Sorry 58. Recipe direction 10 p.m. at Bonhams in Hollywood. as well as sculpture and other 59. Gofer The benefit raises funds for APLA unique pieces. The silent auction is 60. Baseball complement Health. Artist Todd Squires’ photo- followed by a live auction. Down 1. “Sesame Street” shopkeeper 61. Circumference parts graph “Palm Drops” was selected in Proceeds support APLA Health 2. Paymnt received for services 62. Handwoven Scandinavian rugs a juried competition and will be fea- programs for more than 14,000 3. Measuring system 63. Hasty flight tured in the Art Project Los people annually. Tickets are $75. 4. Barrier against the sea 64. Blood gp. system Angeles’ live auction. For information, visit www.artpro- 5. Disquiet Art Project Los Angeles kicks jectlosangeles.com. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell See Answers page 26 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 September 15, 2016 Your Feet will LOVE our Floors!

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A quirky guide to beef jerky

   its name – “black stick” because of its color and If your taste buds are tired of its long, thin the routine, if you’re lips are strips. bored with the same uninspired snacks and need a jolt of flavor, look no further than the savory selections at Huntington Meats at Garlic the Original Farmers Market. photo by Jill Weinlein After one bite you’ll learn this ginger It’s National Cheeseburger Day on Sunday. At K Ramen.Burger.Beer., is not your average lean meat – jerky burgers are 50 percent off. Huntington Meats features the The garlic micro brew of beef jerky. ginger jerky has Restaurant News from page 15 The delicacies include five fla- to be the most addicting and the most distinct of the bunch, for caramelized onion, tomato, American cheese and chef’s spicy creamy vors that are so good that they’ll obvious reasons. the bag that empties faster than sauce. It’s served with fries or tots, and can be paired with a “sake-jito” be gone in no time, while the any other. carafe – a take on the classic mojito using Rock sake and muddled fruit. tastes leave you thinking about them for the rest of the day. 702 Americana Way, Second Floor, Glendale. (818)741-2701. Teriyaki jerky Jerky is the perfect snack to Jim Cascone, owner of The teriyaki jerky rivals the gar- Huntington Meats and Farmers take on the trail, to a ball game, or lic ginger when it comes to the to your mother-in-law’s house Market Poultry, said Black Stick full bodied flavor that turns the Napa Valley Grille is the top seller, probably because when she’s making her special pot snack into an experience. It’s roast. elebrate National Cheeseburger Day in Westwood with a new exclusive you can’t find it anywhere else in sweet and salty flavor plunges the The jerky comes in 3-ounce burger available only on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Napa Valley Grille. The Los Angeles. It’s as strong as the palate into the Orient. Well, packages and can also be found at “Westwood Juicy Lucy” is stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and topped bold taste. C almost. the Delta Airline terminals at with fried shallots, Early Girl tomato, arugula and charred serrano ketchup. LAX and in select locations in The burger is served with truffled tater tots. After Sept. 18, enjoy a three- New York and Hawaii. course summer menu for $55 per person. Choose an appetizer of either Black stick jerky Hot & Spicy jerky The most traditional variety and For information, call (323)938- grilled octopus salad or summer corn soup. Entrées include a 10-ounce rib- The Hot & Spicy is not for the a fan favorite, this jerky is dark in 5383 or email jim@huntington- eye steak, roasted Cornish hen and Petrale sole. Finish with a slice of Key weak of tongue, but it’s worth the color and robust in flavor. It gets meats.com. lime pie or strawberry shortcake. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 6 p.m. heat. It’s the best of the best and is and 9 p.m. to closing. 1100 Glendon Ave., #100. (310)824-3322.

LAMILL Burger top by LAMILL Coffee on Sept. 18 for a seven-ounce Boulder Valley cheeseburger layered with roasted tomatoes, Hook’s cheddar cheese Sand romaine slaw on a brioche bun. The burgers are served with fries. 1636 Silver Lake Blvd. (323)663-4441.

Marvin Ham and Sherry Night arvin offers an extensive wine selection and French-inspired menu daily, and every Tuesday is Ham and Sherry Night. On Tuesday, MSept. 20, the staff will highlight the classic pairing with cured hams paired with a variety of sherry. Guests are encouraged to learn more about the pairings, and can enjoy ham menu items starting at $10 and sherry starting at $6. Marvin also serves three vermouth varieties starting at $6. 8114 Beverly Blvd. (3232)655-5553. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 September 15, 2016

ThirdFrom ex parte time’s page 1 a charm for ex parte motion? clock started ticking toward the tive prohibiting ex parte communi- proposals adequately address the March ballot for Garcetti, city cations with planning commission- coalition’s concerns. elected officials and opponents of ers, and ensure that all dialogue But the coalition wasn’t the initiative. with private stakeholders is on the impressed. Jill Stewart, campaign Garcetti and the coalition have record.” director for the coalition, said since arranged meetings to discuss The City Attorney’s Office, how- Tuesday it will not pull the initia- planning issues raised by the coali- ever, has advised that the city can- tive set for the March ballot. She tion and the initiative’s supporters. not legally prohibit elected officials said the city’s response so far to the Afterwards, Garcetti wrote a letter from communications with devel- initiative have been “half mea-

to Michael Weinstein, president of opers. sures.” photo by Gregory Cornfield AIDS Healthcare Foundation – the “Still I have directed my legal Although Los Angeles is strug- initiator of the coalition. The mayor counsel to draft a policy for my gling with policy debates and ethics willing to issue an executive direc- First and Fifth Amendment in the said the discussions made it clear office ensuring that my staff and I during the development boom, con- tive on the matter. Through either U.S. Constitution and articles in the they have the same goal of creating disclose ex parte communications,” cerns with ex parte communica- the legislative process or the California Constitution. a fair and transparent planning the mayor said. tions are far from new. The City mayor’s office, ex parte communi- “If these contacts do occur, elect- process. The mayor also agreed with the Attorney’s Office has issued formal cations for planning commissioners ed officials should consider disclos- Since well before the current coalition that the firms that conduct opinions against ex parte communi- will likely be banned in the future. ing the communication on the development boom, meetings or environmental impact reviews for cations going back at least to 1978. “We see commissioners fre- record and giving the parties an communications between decision development projects should not be According to Ryu’s motion, the city quently conducting ex parte meet- opportunity to comment on the dis- makers and third parties have been arranged by developers. He council in 2007 requested the city ings on sensitive development closure,” the report read. a sticking point in the review explained that he has directed the attorney and city ethics commis- issues and this has consistently Ryu took a pledge during his process because it can create the planning department to prepare sion to report on ethics and legal been one of the lightning rods for election campaign to refuse contri- appearance of potential impropriety options to instead require the city or ramifications of the off-the-record public criticism and legal action in butions from developers and since or corruption. However, in the cur- lead agency to select which firm meetings. The City Attorney’s our development process,” Ryu’s he took office started disclosing all rent development surge, neighbor- conducts EIRs, among other efforts Office recommended multiple motion read. meetings his office has with devel- hood preservationists have increas- to reform city guidelines and policy changes to increase transparency Ryu’s motion revisits the recom- opers on his website. ingly pressed to put a stop to ram- for urban development and plan- and due process, but that report was mendations made in 2007 to make Ryu’s motion was sent to the pant “back room deals” that come ning over the next six to 10 years. never heard in committee and permanent changes to “increase council’s rules committee for con- with the runaway development of “I hope you will agree that with expired. In 2009, the city council faith in our development process.” sideration. “mega-projects.” the enactment of these changes, tried again by attempting to draft The 2007 report explained that the According to Stewart, the The mayor partly agreed with the you will forego a costly and poten- the recommendations into law. But City Attorney’s Office supported Neighborhood Integrity Initiative coalition on eliminating ex parte tially divisive ballot measure cam- again, the motion was never heard prohibiting non-elected decision- will become an official 2017 ballot communications. paign,” Garcetti proposed. The in committee and expired. makers from engaging in ex parte measure next week. “I recognize the importance of mayor reminded Weinstein that the Estevan Montemayor, communi- communications. However, a poli- “When we win in March, we making sure all planning commis- coalition can pull the NII anytime cations director for Ryu, said this cy prohibiting ex parte communica- look forward to working with the sion discussions are public discus- before the clerk finishes the signa- time it will be successful due to the tions for non-elected decision mak- mayor and city council to imple- sion,” the mayor wrote. “To that ture verification process, allowing a mayor’s support for this type of ini- ers can not be extended to elected ment our long-overdue reforms,” end, I will issue an executive direc- short window to determine if the tiative, especially considering he’s officials due to conflicts with the she said.

sine, and will augment the East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market, which is held each ThaiFrom page 1 Thursday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the building that Blvd., by summer 2017. The mar- will house the marketplace. ketplace is part of the nonprofit The TCDC has selected mer- organization’s plan to revitalize the chants for the stalls in the market- stretch of Hollywood Boulevard place through a program that teaches between Western and Normandie people how to run a business. Avenues, which is designated as Merchants have to graduate from the Thai Town. The city funding comes TCDC’s “entrepreneur training” and from money previously under the financial literacy programs. The purview of the now-defunct TCDC hopes the marketplace will Community Redevelopment help revitalize the neighborhood by Agency/Los Angeles, but now allo- attracting new customers to Thai cated by the city. Town. Martorell said Southern “Our marketplace will be open California’s Thai population of daily and we will nurture the busi- 100,000 is the largest outside of nesses for the next three to four Thailand. Approximately 3,000 peo- years,” Martorell said. “It will create ple of Thai decent live in Thai Town jobs and promote integration. We and the surrounding area. hope it will build on the synergy Thai Town was formally desig- with the farmers’ market and nated in 1999, and the TCDC has become a gathering space.” created many improvements along Martorell said the merchants will the stretch of Hollywood Boulevard use produce grown by vendors at the over the past 17 years. Upgrades farmers’ market and it will provide a include sidewalk repairs, new cross- new opportunity for healthy eating walks, tree plantings and landscap- for people living in the surrounding ing, and statues installed at both community. ends of the district designating the “There are all kind of social bene- area as Thai Town. Martorell said fits,” Martorell added. “People the Thai Town Marketplace centers become more self-sufficient and it around Thailand’s distinctive cui- will promote health and wellness.” 26 September 15, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Feinstein calls for more resources Lieu wins Congressional social media competition Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D -Los Angeles County) was recently presented with the 2016 Freshman MVP ahead of fall fire season Award for this year’s House Democrats’ Member Online All-Star Competition. The competition is an annual member social media contest hosted by House Democratic Whip Steny Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has urged the U.S. Department of Hoyer. Congressman Lieu gained 4,185 new social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Agriculture, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service, and the Office of YouTube, in part by advocating for an end to the influence Super PACs have on elections, testifying against Management and Budget to provide additional funds to address LGBT discrimination, calling for common sense gun legislation, and questioning of FBI Director James California’s tree mortality crisis, the main factor behind increasingly Comey. For information, visit www.lieu.house.gov. destructive wildfires, she said. “After five years of historic drought, which has led to the death of an estimated 66 million trees in California alone, my state and its people face a heightened and potentially catastrophic risk of wildfire this year and for Bill giving inmates more access to contraception years to come,” Feinstein said. “California has already weathered several State prison inmates will soon all female inmates, some of whom ety.” devastating wildfires this year, despite the fact that our traditional fire sea- have the right to request and obtain are eligible for conjugal visits. Sponsored by the state’s prison son has not yet even begun. Addressing the unprecedented tree mortality contraceptives, according to a “The state has both a principled healthcare system, California crisis in California is an urgent public safety issue that must be met with the measure authored by state Sen. and economic stake in supporting Correctional Health Care Services, most aggressive action possible.” Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) the decisions of women who With the traditional fall fire season yet to begin, there have already been the bill was endorsed by the ACLU and signed into law by Gov. Jerry choose to use contraceptives while and Planned Parenthood Affiliates 5,354 fires this year in California that have burned 496,126 acres, resulted Brown. serving time,” said Mitchell, who in seven fatalities and destroyed more than 1,270 homes and other struc- Women who are incarcerated authored the measure, SB 1433. of California. There was no orga- tures. The state and federal governments have used more than 12,000 fire- while on prescribed birth control “This law means that an inmate nized opposition to the bill, which fighters and 92 aircraft. However, firefighters are reporting unpredictable already have the right to continued will be able to more fully engage in was approved with bipartisan sup- and unprecedented challenges with fires due to five years of extreme access in state facilities through family planning before she’s port in both the Senate and drought and the resulting buildup of hazardous fuels, Feinstein said. For family planning services program. released, enhancing the likelihood Assembly, and becomes law next information, visit www.feinstein.senate.gov. The new law extends the right to of a successful re-entry into soci- year.

Lieu said he is confident Senator Congressman Waxman and I in Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) will 2007 passed legislation to suspend Lieu, Feinstein push VA master plan bill “now take this legislation across that leasing authority following the finish line in the Senate.” years of mismanagement,” she The United States House of Los Angeles) and Jeff Miller (R- erans at the West L.A. VA and offer Feinstein said the bill will jump- said. Representatives on Monday passed FL). new robust services on the campus start the transformation of the cam- Feinstein said she is working HR 5936, the West Los Angeles “Today represents a giant leap such as vocational training, recre- pus into a nationwide leader for with colleagues to advance the bill Leasing Act of 2016 to authorize forward in restoring the property to ation and spiritual support. The leg- veterans’ services. through the Senate as quickly as the Department of Veterans Affairs the Old Soldiers’ Home it was islation also ensures that all leases “But VA can’t move forward possible. to use enhanced-use leases at the always intended to be,” Lieu said in on the campus principally benefit with its plans unless Congress pass- “Los Angeles has the highest West L.A. VA campus. The full leg- a statement. “This legislation will veterans and strengthen the partner- es legislation to restore its authority number of veterans and homeless islation was authored by enable the VA to construct 1,200 ship between the VA and leasehold- to enter into lease agreements with veterans in the country and we need Congressmen Ted W. Lieu (D – units of housing for homeless vet- ers.” nonprofit organizations. to get this bill done,” she said.

one Iggy Pop concert that cuased Griffith Observatory, all on narrow, noise concerns at the beginning of slopping, heavily used roads. the season, but RAP and SMG Initial tests on the shuttle service CommunityFrom Greek page 1 commends RAP department “responded very well.” during holiday weekends have “My sense is we haven’t had any promoters. Reports from RAP in 70 performances, and Shull said “We owe that to the community proven to help, Laib said. But he bad concerts since then,” he said. 2015 estimated that by cutting out attendance has been good. and the public,” he said. “There stressed the need for more mea- “Maybe one or two minor com- the professional venue operator, the More specifically, the council- were a lot of questions about the sures to improve pedestrian safety. plaints.” Additionally, Laib said the com- profit to the city in 2016 could total man also asked for details on infra- new operating model.” He commended the plans to approximately $3 million for 50 structure maintenance, traffic mea- Shull also said the management munity is always looking for ways establish a more comprehensive to improve traffic on Los Feliz events and $4.8 million for 70 sures, property preservation, noise firm SMG – which RAP selected to shuttle service. The plan was for- Boulevard, Franklin Avenue and events. In 2014, the Greek Theatre management, security and commu- help with day-to-day assistance mulated to fit the unique streets, other roads that lead visitors to generated $1.977 million in rev- nity concerns. after a separate bidding process – slopes, parking and traffic situa- enue-sharing payments to the city. “The shuttle service is exceeding has been doing well and he is tions around the Greek, and is cur- Griffith Park, which are jammed on If the Greek Theatre nets 25 percent expectations,” Shull added. pleased with that selection. rently being reviewed by the city. If concert nights. But he added that of what the department projected, it “Ridership continues to grow and Ryu’s motion will be heard by it goes according to plan, the shut- it’s been an issue in other city will equal what the city earned traffic has been pretty good.” the city council’s arts, parks and tle will help with parking, conges- departments’ purview, which from the theatre in past years. More specific data and details river committee on Sept. 19. tion and one of the neighborhood’s haven’t been able to coordinate to On Tuesday, Shull said there is will be available in the report. And Chris Laib, an executive and indelible concerns – safety. It’s one find solutions. “no question” the new operation Shull assured the department’s end- parks committee member of the of the tougher aspects to tackle with “The city seems less able to model will produce more revenue of-year report will be even more Los Feliz Improvement the combination of hiking paths, address that than [Rec and Parks]. for the department. The season had extensive than the one they release Association, also said the transition ambiguous pedestrian rights-of- RAP has been able to be nimble,” a full schedule with approximately this month. has gone well. He said there was way to destinations like The he said.

City-hostedFrom ballot page 1 forum set for September 29 plan reconfigured for Beverly Hills Hills residents created by Measure Beverly Hills Residents and residents” with the garden for resi- HH,” said campaign spokeswoman Business to Preserve our City, dents to “enjoy year-round,” among Marie Garvey. “This is a total rejec- released a statement regarding the other financial and environmental tion of the arguments and decep- court’s ruling. benefits. tions (Beverly Hills Mayor) John “While we are disappointed that “The garden and open space will Mirisch and a Wanda-led opposi- the court has allowed proponents of be permanently protected by a sep- tion campaign have been spread- Measure HH to hide their false and arate signed covenant, guaranteeing ing.” misleading statements by attempt- that neither the current owner nor She said the court validated that ing to fix them after the fact, we are future owners can ever build there,” “we were telling the truth that the pleased that this action forced the the argument continued. covenant is real and protects the proponents of Measure HH to final- courtesy of the Garvey Group But city officials said they had garden and open space for the ben- ly file their promised, but flawed, not received a covenant from the efit of the city and its residents.” covenant now, rather than after the sponsors and audience members. Answers From Page 22 developers, Oasis West Realty or City Attorney Larry Wiener said election, so the community under- Clapping or booing will not be stands their real intent, such as no the Beverly Hilton, when argu- the city has not received that allowed by the audience. free parking after 6 p.m.,” he said. ments were submitted. Opponents covenant yet. The proponents filed All speakers will sign a participa- On Sept. 8, the Beverly Hills challenged that part of the argu- the covenant with the county, and tion agreement to abide by forum City Council’s ad hoc committee ment as false. did not negotiate its terms with the on Measure HH met to discuss and civility rules in advance of the However, the covenant was sub- city. details for the city-hosted forum on event. All sides agreed no fact- mitted to the county after the chal- “If someone makes a covenant the measure. The city-hosted forum checker is needed. An official for- lenge was filed so the Los Angeles with themselves, how enforceable will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, mat will be released in the next few Superior Court agreed with is it?” Mirisch asked Wednesday. Sept. 29 at city hall. The meeting days. Measure HH’s supporters, who are “The problem is it allows people in will be streamed live online and on Former Mayor Bob Tanenbaum now entitled to recover attorney theory the ability to change the television. said the Beverly Hills North fees. terms of the initiative after the Representatives will make state- Homeowners Association will host “[It] is a major validation of the fact.” ments, answer questions from a debate on the initiative at 6 p.m. protections and benefits for Beverly Adam Englander, consultant for on Oct. 6. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 September 15, 2016

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