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Katy Perry & Family of Dana Hollister Unarmed Man Both Claim Shot by LAPD Convent Theirs Seeks Justice By Allison B. Cohen By Allison B. Cohen

LOS FELIZ BOULEVARD— Walter De Leon, who was critically wounded June 19th when he was shot by a Los Angeles Police officer who mistakenly thought he was carrying a concealed weapon, remains in critical condition in Katy Perry Photo: Biography.com a medically induced coma, but his son, William, 18, has said LOS FELIZ—The Archdiocese his father is showing signs of of Los Angeles issued a state- improvement. ment June 29th saying that William, his sister, Gis- Katy Perry, rather than busi- selle, 17, and other family, nesswoman Dana Hollister, is friends and some community entitled to purchase a convent members walked June 27th and priest house of prayer on from the Mulholland Foun- Waverly Drive because the tain along Los Feliz Boule- singer offered a better deal vard to gather at Tica Drive, that will protect the nuns. the site where De Leon, 48, see ARCHDIOCESE page 22 see SHOOTING page 7

Atwater 2014 Ryu Busy Sorting Out Ryu Promises “Neighborhoods Oil Spill A Unfulfilled LaBonge Business First” At Swearing In Harbinger for By Colin Stutz, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer By Allison B. Cohen

Santa Barbara LOS ANGELES—Promising to By Julie Walmsley put neighborhoods first, Da- Ledger Contributing Writer vid Ryu, a former healthcare worker, was sworn in as Los ATWATER VILLAGE—When a Angeles’ first Korean coun- massive oil spill overwhelmed cilmember and the first Asian the Santa Barbara coastline in American member of the Los May, it wasn’t the first time the Angeles City Council in a gen- Los Angeles City Councilmember pipeline company responsible eration June 28th on the steps David Ryu is happily mobbed by sup- had failed to effectively con- of the south lawn of City Hall. porters on the podium immediately tain and transport its crude. “Wow, this is really hap- after being sworn into office Sunday, June 28th. Photo: Allison B. Cohen A year earlier, almost to pening,” were Ryu’s first words the day, Houston, Texas-based after taking the oath of office. French and Spanish. Plains All American Pipeline Ryu’s parents attended “I was sent here by the spilled oil locally, between West the ceremony, as did a con- neighborhoods,” I now rep- San Fernando Road and the Los Los Feliz Improvement Assoc. President Chris Laib is seen here with newly seat- tingent of family members resent, Ryu said, “with very Angeles River at Brazil Street. ed Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu before a candidate debate earlier this year at the Autry National Center. Photo: Michael Locke. from Korea. few Asian voters. I was chosen The spill, estimated by the “I don’t have much family by the neighborhoods to put Los Angeles Fire Dept. (LAFD) As newly elected Los An- From Hancock Park to here,” Ryu, 39, said. “Thank neighborhoods first.” to be 10,000 gallons, did not geles City Councilmember Los Feliz, there is a laundry you for being here.” Council District 4, which reach the river, but flooded a David Ryu gets down to work, list of business Ryu is inherit- Ryu went on to name the spreads from Silver Lake to strip club on San Fernando he does so with a long list of ing from termed out council- neighborhoods of the sprawl- Sherman Oaks, is 7.4% Asian Road, which remains closed, big and small projects left un- member Tom LaBonge. ing Council District 4 in vari- American. with litigation pending. finished in Council District 4 Across the district, neigh- ous languages including Kore- In a compelling and con- see OIL SPILL page 36 (CD4). see RYU page 5 an, Hebrew, Tagalog, Chinese, see PROMISES page 7

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[letter from the publisher] feel their voices could make a difference, such as the U.S. Su- I wanted to take this oppor- as a local journalist was to re- preme Court’s rulings affirming tunity to thank outgoing Los port information that wasn’t al- the Affordable Health Care Act FOUNDED 2005 Available at these locations: Angeles City Councilmember ways pleasant for me to write, or and its ruling making same sex Delivered the last Thursday of each month to 34,500 homes and Atwater Library Tom LaBonge for his years of certainly for Tom to read. marriage legal nationwide. 3379 Glendale Blvd. businesses in the Los Feliz, service to the city. LaBonge has Part of that coverage is We also got to see, over and Bruce Q’s Barbershop & Salon Silver Lake, Atwater Village, 3013 W. Los Feliz Blvd. been a tireless city cheerleader included in this month’s edi- over again, our president sing- Echo Park and Hollywood Hills during his time since 2001 tion as well. I reached out to Casita del Campo ing “Amazing Grace” off-key communities. 1920 Hyperion Ave heading Council District 4 and many community members to and heartfelt as he eulogized a Citibank 1933 Hillhurst Ave. his enthusiasm and friendly ask what unfinished business 1965 Hillhurst Avenue slain pastor in Charleston, SC. Los Angeles, CA 90027 manner will be missed. they had with LaBonge and Watching Ryu, a youth- Courtney + Kurt Real Estate (323) 741-0019 3167 Glendale Blvd. I have known Tom since his staff now that he is out of ful Korean at 39, felt like I was PUBLISHER/EDITOR Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Avenue I lived in Hancock Park, and office—and the list I got back witnessing something change, Allison B. Cohen he helped get the city to install was very long. albeit small for now, locally. House of Pies ASSISTANT EDITOR speed humps near where I once I attended, as a member of 1869 N. Vermont His plate is full; he has much to Sheila Lane Los Feliz Public Library lived. Over the years, we became the news media, David Ryu’s sift through and much to learn. ADVERTISING SALES 1874 Hillhurst Avenue friends and sometimes watched swearing in on Sunday, June But Ryu, in my view, easily held Libby Butler-Gluck Los Feliz 3 Theaters a Loyola High School foot- 28th. I am hard to please, and is own on the dais with such 323-644-5536 1822 N. Vermont [email protected] Muddy Paws Coffee ball game together. I have, on even harder to impress, but I heavy hitters as Los Angeles 3320 Sunset Blvd. GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT more than one occasion, been was taken with how complete- Mayor Eric Garcetti and Coun- Tiffany Sims Newsstand to dinner at his home where he ly right it felt watching David cil President Herb Wesson. Vermont and Melbourne Proofreader Palermo quickly seems to fall asleep the being sworn into office. David represents a little Erin Hickey 1858 N. Vermont minute he sits down. He’s been So many things had bit of us all: the insider who BOOKKEEPER Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce a tireless city servant. changed earlier in the week, believes he can make change. Geeta Badkar 1724 W. Silver Lake Drive But we have jobs and mine that made so many Americans He already has. Skylight Books For more stories 1818 N. Vermont and updates: The Village Bakery and Café 3119 Los Feliz Blvd. LosFelizLedger.com

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[street level] Want to “Bullet” to NoCal? By Michael Darling

The California high-speed rail has been the subject of lawsuits and controversy in the years, the money should go Central Valley and more re- somewhere else.” cently, the San Fernando Val- –Chelsea Y., outside the ley where residents fear that Skylight Arts Annex the construction would cut-up the community and lead to a “I think it’s go- loss of tax revenue due to busi- ing to be a great ness closures. thing. Very The railway would take convenient.” passengers from Los Angeles –Alonso V., to San Francisco in around 2 outside hours, 40 minutes, but is not Fred 62 expected to be complete until 2029 and is expected to cost “I’m from Aus- $68 billion. How do you feel tralia and I’m about a bullet train to San only here for Francisco? the summer, so I don’t care if “I think it’s a you spend all great idea. I’d that money. [Laughs] But love to have it. yeah, bullet trains are all I’ve been in over Asia and Europe. Amer- other countries ica needs to get with the and I’ve won- times.” dered why we don’t [have a –Bek J., outside high speed rail] here.” El Greco Cafe –Jose. P, outside Skylight Books “I don’t know. I think it sounds “In theory, I wonderful, but think it’s a bril- I doubt it’ll be liant idea. In finished by practice, I 2029.” think since it’s –Lucy S., outside going to take 15 Skylight Books

Russell Avenue Bungalow Slated for Demo Was Sci-Fi “Museum” By Ezekiel Hernandez, Ledger Contributing Writer

LOS FELIZ—City officials Ackerman maintained a pri- have extended time for public vate in-house museum of comment regarding the pos- sorts at the address, filled with sible demolition of two bunga- books and memorabilia from lows on Russell Avenue, built early science fiction and fan- in 1911 and 1920, to make tasy movies. way for a 14-car parking lot The city’s Planning Com- for the use of a new Citibank mission made the determi- branch, currently under con- nation to give more time for struction at the location. community input on the issue One of the bungalows, after a June 9th hearing. the small yellow house on The public can now weigh 4511 Russell Ave. that fronts in on the issue until July 9th the street, was once owned by by emailing city planner Forrest Ackerman—a notable [email protected] science fiction writer, literary During the June hearing, agent and the person credited several Russell Avenue resi- with coining the term “sci-fi.” dents gave spirited speeches, Up to his death in 2008, see DEMO page 37

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Joseph Gatto Memorial Square City Failed With Hyperion Bridge Vote, Cyclists Say Dedicated By Allison B. Cohen 2013 Murder Remains Unsolved LOS ANGELES—The Los Herb Wesson that public com- cynical in regards to poli- By Allison B. Cohen Angeles City Council voted ment on the issue had ended. tics. It’s like your voice doesn’t unanimously June 9th to Activists have argued for matter.” SILVERLAKE—Officials were the person or persons respon- move forward with a plan to over a year the now approved The option that was ap- on hand June 19th to dedicate sible for the murder, offered in retrofit and redesign the Hy- bike lanes, are not “protected,” proved, however, was sup- Joseph Anthony Gatto Memo- January 2014, has generated perion Bridge that is friendlier meaning, when completed, ported by the Atwater Village rial Square at the intersection only about two dozen leads. to motorists against the wishes there will be no barrier sepa- Neighborhood Council and of Rowena Avenue and West None have been fruitful, ac- of two local neighborhood rating bicyclists and motorists the Atwater Village Chamber Silver Lake Drive. cording to the assemblymem- councils and many commu- when the bridge is in use. of Commerce. Gatto was murdered Nov. ber and police detectives. nity activists. Additionally, activists Restricting the bridge’s 12, 2013 while sitting at his During the dedication, The council’s vote was to have said the bike lanes, at car lanes, the organizations desk in his home on nearby Los Angeles City Council- retain the bridge’s current four 5-feet and narrower in some aruged, would create traffic Bright Lane. He died from a member Joe Buscaino, of Los lanes for cars, but remove one places, are not wide enough snarls on the bridge that con- single gunshot wound to his Angeles Council District 15, of the bridge’s current two for street sweeping, which nects Los Feliz and Silver Lake abdomen. held up the now familiar po- sidewalks to make way for two could, they said, create a dan- to Atwater Village and could Absent at the dedication lice sketch of a possible sus- bike lanes. ger to cyclists if they bike over potentially hurt the area’s however, was Gatto’s son, Cal- pect, the only concrete lead in The bridge’s remaining trash. business economy. ifornia State Assemblymember the now 18 month old case. sidewalk, which is currently They have additionally “This was the only option Mike Gatto, who was stymied Shortly after Gatto’s mur- 2-feet wide, will be widened argued the option that was se- that made sense,” Sandra Car- by multiple cancelled flights in der, police released a sketch to 6-feet, thereby making it lected by the city council does avella a boardmember with Sacramento the previous night and description of a suspect American with Disabilities not address instances when the Friends of Atwater Village as well as an impromptu bud- sought for an assault reported Compliant (ADA). pedestrians and bicyclists, try- said after the vote. “We have get session called by California around the time of Gatto’s The selected option was ing to navigate the bridge as been waiting 13 years for this Gov. Jerry Brown. death and near Gatto’s home chosen over other alternatives intended, will have to cross project. We need to finish the The assemblymember,by the Silver Lake Reservoir. that some in the community traffic due to a lack of cross- retrofitting process before a however, had long time friend Gatto’s sign is located near had argued were safer and walks. Some have said they major earthquake happens.” Matt Sharp, read a statement Ivanhoe Elementary School, offi- more transit-progressive in- are especially concerned about Los Angeles City Coun- in his absence. cials said, so thousands of young cluding a second ADA com- students that live in the area cilmember Mitch O’Farrell “I know my father is look- children will see it and honor pliant sidewalk, which would who use the bridge to walk or praised how the city and locals ing down on us from heaven,” Gatto for the teacher he was. have sacrificed one of the bike to John Marshall High came together on the project. Gatto wrote. “He’s got that Anyone with informa- bridge’s car lanes. School, located in Los Feliz. “I have collaborated with twinkle in his eye … He tion about the murder can Many activists had “We did everything that city engineers and constitu- would have been incredibly call LAPD Robbery Homi- planned to speak on the mat- was asked of us and we were ents on a plan that will im- humbled by this and wonder cide Detectives Barry Telis or ter at City Hall before the ignored,” Matthew Mooney prove the structural integrity what all the fuss is about.” Chris Gable at (213) 486-5910 15-member council voted on of the Silver Lake Neighbor- of the bridge and add ameni- A $50,000 reward for tips or a 24 hour number: 1-877- the issue, but were admon- hood Council told the counties that aren’t there today,” leading to the conviction of L A PD-24-7. ished by Council President cil. “This is why many become see BRIDGE page 22

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Plan to Reduce Car Lanes on Major Streets RYU from page 1 ing issues. bors complain of persisting Additionally, matters Approved with Concerns traffic and safety issues— as large as a master plan for By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer many brought to LaBonge and Griffith Park and a munici- his staff but not resolved. pal parking garage in Los Fe- The city’s “Mobility 2035 “I don’t believe you In Hancock Park, for in- liz Village remain unresolved, Plan,” that could possibly be- can reduce lanes to en- stance, promised left turn while managing city services come the master plan for fu- force behavior changes arrows at Melrose and Ross- to remove illegally placed city ture decisions regarding Los [in commuting],” he more avenues have not been council election signs from the Angeles transportation issues said. installed, though accidents March and April elections for was passed unanimously by Katz also voiced persist at the intersection, ac- LaBonge’s seat has also not the city’s Planning Commis- concerns city planners cording to neighborhood lead- been completed. sion May 28th, with one com- had not heard input ers. Pot hole repairs have not Vice president of the Los missioner expressing concern from the police and fire been fixed as requested, and Feliz Neighborhood Coun- that the public and emergency departments, when such some residents say, there’s been cil (LFNC) Mark Mauceri responders have not weighed a reduction in vehicular no significant headway to warned against pointing to in regarding the plan’s ramifi- lanes could significantly stave off the “mansionization” LaBonge solely for all this un- cations. affect response time. that some say is plaguing the finished business, citing city While the plan’s intent is During the hear- neighborhood. departments such as the city’s to encourage Angelenos out of ing, Katz recalled earlier In Los Feliz, such traf- departments of transportation their cars to travel by bike or when he asked city plan- fic and safety issues persist as and recreation and parks as public transit and to increase ners what metrics had been Jim O’Sullivan, who well. deserving blame too. the walkability of Los Ange- used to decide not to re-assign founded the advocacy group Requests for speed mitiga- But there has been a per- les, one of its possibly contro- some current streets as one- “Fix the City” and is the cur- tion on Avocado Street, a bus ception from active commu- versial components is remov- way only in the plan. rent president of the Miracle pocket eastbound on Los Feliz nity members that LaBonge’s ing car lanes throughout Los He said their response was Mile Resident Assoc. said he Boulevard at Riverside Drive office has been checked out Angeles on a variety of major no metrics were involved and plans to file a lawsuit if the and Los Feliz Boulevard traffic for months. thoroughfares. that the city had concluded plan is approved. O’Sullivan lighting controls are all linger- see RYU page 37 Although passed unani- converting some streets to one has also threatened litigation, mously by the six present way wasn’t considered “a good related, in part, to an increase members of the nine-member idea.” in traffic, in light of the recent Planning Commission, not “I question a plan that city council approval of the everyone voting was enthusi- is based on value judgments Academy Museum on Wilshire astic. that are made by folks who Boulevard and Fairfax. Commissioner Richard leave options out on what they “I have never seen an [En- Katz—a former state legisla- think is a good idea or not,” vironmental Impact Report] tor who has also served on said Katz. “I’d much rather where the police and fire de- the boards of the Los Angeles see a plan with a whole range partments have not weighed County Metropolitan Transit of options and let policy mak- in,” O’Sullivan said. “So that Authority and Metrolink— ers decide what options are in in and of itself—when we get pointed out that city planners there or not.” in front of a judge—is going to were recommending to reduce The plan is expected to be be real interesting.” traffic lanes on major streets in heard now by the City Coun- Streets that have been an attempt to change Angele- cil’s Planning and Land Use identified in the plan for a no’s deeply entrenched driving Committee (PLUM) and its vehicle lane downsize include culture, where many citizens, transportation committee. Ul- Hollywood Boulevard, Mel- he said, on average have a 20- timately, it expects to be con- rose Avenue and Beverly Bou- mile commute to work. sidered by the full city council. levard.

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Former Garcetti Policy Advisor Scientology Signage Hearing Expected this Month Tapped as Ryu’s Chief of Staff By Ezekiel Hernandez, Ledger Contributing Writer LOS FELIZ—A public hearing LOS ANGELES —In a widely by the Los Feliz Neighbor- unexpected move, new Los hood Council (LFNC) was Angeles City Councilmember postponed from last month to (District 4) David Ryu has July regarding the Church of hired Sarah Dusseault, a for- Scientology’s plans to install mer policy advisor for Mayor their illuminated logo on an Eric Garcetti, as his chief of existing 15-story-tall anten- staff. na at its now-owned former Dusseault, 45, most re- KCET studios on Sunset Bou- cently worked as the manager levard. for Bobby Shriver’s failed 2014 The LFNC had planned campaign for Los Angeles Sarah Dusseault to take public comment on County Supervisor. the issue June 16th, but the Previously, she served in LaBonge’s Deputy of Special issue was delayed at the re- two capacities for Mayor Eric Projects Sheila Irani and cur- quest of the church in order to Garcetti: as his director of rent chief of staff to council- have more preparation time. policy from September 2006 member Paul Koretz, Joan A hearing, including public Gensler—a design firm and “sets a bad precedent.” until June 2012 and then in Pelico. comment, is now tentatively with 46 offices worldwide, that Neighborhood council motions the same capacity on his cam- “I hadn’t expected to go scheduled for the LFNC’s July has designed the Shanghai Tow- or votes are advisory only. paign for mayor. this way,” Ryu said at an event 21st meeting. er, the Ritz Carlton in down- The church received ap- She also worked under Los in June. “But I met with her The existing 160-foot town Los Angeles and Face- proval from the departments Angeles Mayor James Hahn as and she’s terrific.” antenna is located on the book headquarters in Northern of Building and Safety and a deputy mayor for housing Dusseault earned a B.A. 102-year-old broadcast studio CA, among others—has been City Planning for the signage and homelessness from 2003 from Yale College and a J.D. lot that formerly belonged to contracted by the church to fit earlier this year. However, until 2004. from the University of Cali- KCET. The church acquired the top of the tower with a met- those agencies recommended Under Hahn, according fornia, Los Angeles School the studios from the public al emblem and a “halo” ring of the LFNC get more feedback to a press release from the Ryu of Law. Upon graduation, broadcast station in 2011, and LED lighting. from the public. campaign, Dusseault led the she clerked for The Honorable will now serve the church in “We have been work- Frank Luoc, a local resi- mayor’s efforts to revitalize Kim McLane Wardlaw, Unit- producing and broadcasting ing with the church for over dent who lives within the downtown Los Angeles and ed States Court of Appeals for marketing campaigns targeted 10 years now, helping them sightlines of the tower, said oversaw the creation of Los the Ninth Circuit. towards big donors. build their projects around the project is intrusive to sur- Angeles’ affordable housing Dusseault is married to Before, a sub-committee the world,” said Alan Robles, a rounding residents and could trust fund—the largest of its Chris Dusseault, a key mem- of the LFNC on June 3rd, resi- representative for Gensler. “It be a slippery slope towards kind in America. ber of the legal team in Hol- dents gathered around a render- is a historic site,” Robles said similar projects going forward. According to sources, Ryu lingsworth v. Perry, the case ing of the proposed sign and of the old KCET studios, “and “Who else can put a sign received about 25 resumes for that successfully argued before asked questions about its di- it’s actually one of the things up 165 feet in the air? Why do the position and narrowed and overturned California’s mensions, lumens and visibility. that the church does. . . buy we need this thing that shines his selection to a handful, in- Prop. 8 by the United States All of the attendees, who historic sites and renovate in everybody’s windows?” he cluding two that ran against Supreme Court. asked to speak to the sub- them.” said. him in the March election: The couple have two sons committee about the signage, The studios were listed as Hans Krake, with the former councilmember Tom and live in Pasadena. were vehemently against it. a Los Angeles cultural monu- design firm Gensler, said the ment in 1978. project’s specifications are be- After hearing from over a ing modified as a result of the dozen residents from the im- feedback. mediate vicinity, the council “My understanding,” he made a motion to deny the ap- said, is that we “are going to Recent Homelessness Uptick On Vermont plication for the signage. be doing some modifications Concerns Businesses According to LFNC Presi- to the initial proposed sign. By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer dent Linda Demmers, the de- [The designers are] aware of cision was based on grounds the tone of the meeting and LOS FELIZ—An increase in eryone was scared,” she said. used to give homeless people that the sign would “change the knew that they had some ad- the homeless population on Although Prendergast food or clothing when she saw character of this neighborhood” justments to make.” Vermont Avenue between said she was eventually able to them near her business, but Franklin Avenue and Holly- get the man to leave the store stopped, fearing it was only wood Boulevard over the last without incident, she said she exacerbating the problem. month, possibly as some relo- feared for her customers’ and Local police confirmed HOW CAN YOU cating locally after sweeps in employees’ safety, after see- Prendergast’s suspicions when nearby Hollywood, has left ing the homeless man chase they told her that Los Feliz area INCREASE local business owners feeling a small child with an adult business owners had a history of frustrated and helpless. down the street with scissors. being “too nice,” by failing to YOUR MIND’S The Los Angeles City Council just recently passed an ordinance POTENTIAL? that will make it easier and faster to confiscate a homeless FIND OUT. BUY AND READ person’s items—such as a tent, bedding, boxes or shopping carts—if they are on streetwalks or in city parks. DIANETICS THE MODERN SCIENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH Karen Prendergast, owner Prendergast, who volun- report the homeless for fear of of the clothing boutique Una teers for “My Friend’s Place,” getting them in trouble. BY L. RON HUBBARD Mae’s has noticed a “huge ex- a homeless teen resource cen- The Los Angeles Police plosion in homelessness” in ter located in East Hollywood, Dept. cannot arrest someone recent weeks, recounting a spe- said she is sympathetic towards for being homeless. However, PRICE: $25 cific incident in which a home- the area’s homeless population the Los Angeles City Coun- less individual “who goes by and struggles to balance that cil just recently passed an Church of Scientology of Los Angeles George, or sometimes Emily, with her desire to protect her ordinance that will make it 4810 W. Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90027 came into the store yelling and business and its customers. easier and faster to confiscate Open daily: 9am - 10pm said, ‘I came here to steal!’” “It’s just heartbreaking,” a homeless person’s items— “I had a full store and ev- she said, detailing how she see HOMELESS page 34

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SHOOTING from page 1 cealing a weapon. According PROMISES from page 1 Barad and Barbara was shot in the eye and chest to police, after De Leon did cise speech, Ryu listed diffi- Ferris, a long-time by Los Angeles Police Dept. not respond to commands to culties facing Americans and Los Feliz neighbor- (LAPD) officer Cairo Palacios. “drop your gun, drop your Angelenos alike, including hood advocate. A third bullet hit a nearby ga- gun,” Palacios opened fire. homelessless, inflation, par- The swearing in rage door. Family members said they ents’ inability to afford college ceremony was the first Palacios is currently have not been able to piece to- tuition and, until recently, not time Ryu has publi- on leave from the depart- gether the chain of events that cally engaged with Los ment while the incident is un- led to their loved one appar- Angeles Mayor Eric der investigation. ently flagging down police to Garcetti and its City Victor Flores, a life long begin with. They said De Leon Council President Many local community leaders were on hand for often took walks in Griffith Herb Wesson. LA City Councilmember David Ryu’s swearing in friend of De Leon’s, flew in ceremony June 28, including former council candi- from San Antonio, TX to at- Park and carried a towel to During his re- date Jay Beeber, the Los Feliz Improvement Assoc.’s tend the walk, which was wipe away perspiration. marks Garcetti, said Chris Laib and the Los Feliz Business Improvement called #walkwithwalt. De Leon, a construction Ryu had “great guts” District’s Rafik Ghazarian.Photo: Allison B. Cohen Los Angeles City Councilmember “I have known him since worker, according to an attor- David Ryu, with his parents looking and that he admired ang—Ryu told the crowd of we were 13,” Flores, 48, said. ney representing some family on, is sworn into office by his former his election campaign. He about 150, he had nearly for- Flores said the two grew members, had recently become boss, the former Los Angeles County then recounted how outgoing Supervisor Yvonne Burke. gotten to mention Wesson. up in Echo Park, attended Bel- unemployed. He had been liv- Council District 4 council- Photo: Allison B. Cohen “Thank you Council Pres- mont High School and played ing most recently, the attorney member Tom LaBonge always football together. said, with his sister Yovonna being able to marry the one carried car jumper cables in his ident Wesson for rearranging “The way the police have near Los Angeles City College. you love, the last comment trunk, in case someone needed your schedule so you could characterized him is not right,” Yovonna De Leon told referencing the June 26th U.S. assistance in the district. be here today,” Ryu said, “be- Flores said. “The police should KCBS last week, the police Supreme Court’s decision on But of Ryu, he said: “Da- cause without you, I cannot be held for attempted murder.” officers’ account, including same sex marriage. vid is a jumper cable,” with get anything done.” De Leon’s niece, who like what’s called “suicide by cop,” He spoke about the moth- many, wore a Los Angeles does not make sense. ers and grandmothers who, he Kings shirt, saying the hockey “There was a legitimate said, “are the backbone of so- team was her uncle’s favorite, reason,” she said, “for him to ciety.” walked with purpose along the be flagging down those offi- “My grandmother,” he route, believed to be the same cers.” said through tears, “was one of De Leon took shortly before he Others have speculated the great immigrants,” I thank was shot, holding a sign that De Leon needed assistance for paving the way for all im- read “Justice for Walter.” with either a broken down car migrants to have a better life But when the crowd of or because he had an injury. here in Los Angeles. about 50 eventually arrived But authorities have said “I will remember every at the site of the incident, no such car has been recov- day,” he said, “why I am here she sobbed uncontrollably. ered and an inspection of De and how I got here.” Many motorists driving along Leon after he was transported On the dais behind Ryu, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson gives newly sworn in councilmember David Ryu a reluctant hug, as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti reacts Los Feliz Boulevard honked to Los Angeles County-USC sat several community mem- with a grimace. Wesson and Garcetti both supported Ryu’s competitor Carolyn horns in support. Medical Center revealed no bers—who are now on Ryu’s Ramsay in the election. Photo: Allison B. Cohen After De Leon’s elderly other injuries except those he transition team—including Both Garcetti and Wes- suffered from the gunshots. Greater Wilshire Neighbor- mother, Elisa, led the group great energy. son endorsed Ryu’s competi- A motorist captured the hood Councilmember Bill After thanking others in pushing a walker up the tor, former LaBonge Chief of street’s gently sloping hill, she, aftermath of the shooting on Funderburk, Hancock Park attendance—including Ryu’s Staff Carolyn Ramsay, in the too, was inconsolable after ar- video showing De Leon un- Homeowners Assoc. Presi- former boss, former Los Ange- riving at a small shrine at the responsive and with a bloody, dent Cindy Chvatal, Sher- les County Supervisor Yvonne election. site, where the walkers laid gashing head wound. In the man Oaks Neighborhood B. Burke and mentor Califor- Ryu’s first day in office gray towels, in De Leon’s hon- video, one officer is shown roll- Council President Jill Banks nia State Treasurer John Chi- was July 1st. or, and said the Lord’s Prayer. ing De Leon over on his stom- Afterwards, she whispered in ach in order to handcuff him. prayer to herself. Whether the video should be De Leon, authorities said, posted to neighborhood blogs, had a gray towel draped over or seen at all, has been a source his arm and hand, which po- of great argument for the local lice said, they feared was con- see SHOOTING page 31

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[assemblymember gatto] Feds’ Policies Stoke Income Inequality By California Assemblymember Mike Gatto

Wealth dis- moved American jobs to parity now exceeds the vast sweatshops overseas. Many chasm of the Gilded Age, im- American families can no lon- mediately before the Great ger afford the things they want Depression. Income inequal- and need, from air condition- ity in the United States is so ers to iPhones, unless they are extensive that our own CIA made overseas with $5-a-day compares us to such kleptoc- labor. racies as Cameroon and Rus- But the Federal Reserve’s sia. A short, 10-minute drive biggest contribution to wealth through Los Angeles exposes disparity is the effect of its this disparity. Policymakers money-printing policies. The must remediate poverty and newly created money cascad- preserve what is left of the ing down Wall Street must be middle class. invested somewhere. The Federal Reserve plays The property and stock

Many American families can no longer afford the things they want and need, from air conditioners to iPhones, unless they are made overseas with $5-a-day labor. the predominant role in the market bubbles, which the Fed economic inequality witnessed acknowledges it created, have in our communities. In the benefited the gentry, because last decade, it has created tril- they own more property and lions of dollars and kept inter- stocks than the poor. When est rates epochally low. “Print- those assets geometrically ex- ing” money invariably leads to pand in value, but wages stag- inflation, and for a long time, nate, the result is tremendous the Fed’s actions drove up the wealth disparity. cost of everything from food Our nation’s founders ex- to gasoline. To avoid runaway plicitly prohibited royalty and inflation, wages must increase warned vast concentrations of too. But they haven’t. The wealth could make it like the average family today makes tumultuous societies many about what they did in 1980. Americans escaped. This is because Congress, I fear the far-reaching de- corporations and world leaders cisions of unelected Fed bu- have reacted with globaliza- reaucrats are enshrining an ALAN DYBNER, M.A. tion, like approving free-trade inequality in our society that agreements and liberalizing no legislation at any level can PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR trade and tariff policies that ameliorate. INDIVIDUAL ADULTS, COUPLES, & TEENS

LAPD Says Summertime Is Burglary Time By Bridgette Webb, Ledger Contributing Writer

Los Angeles Police Dept. to June 15th. (LAPD) officials report an -in There was one homicide— crease in burglaries in the Los which occurred June 8th near My goal is to help you achieve real change, whether Feliz Ledger readership areas, Los Feliz Boulevard and Pros- it’s in dealing with a difficult current situation or including Los Feliz, Silver pect Avenue and is believed to Lake, Atwater Village, Echo be gang related—11 assaults, breaking entrenched patterns that keep you from Park and the Hollywood Hills. 53 burglaries or thefts from a living a more fulfilling life. According to LAPD vehicle, 33 cases of theft, 21 Northeast Det. Mike Bland, home burglaries, 16 vehicles Common issues that bring people to therapy the increase is attributed to the stolen, 10 cases of shoplifting, (323) 943-2526 time of year. four bicycles stolen and three include relationship problems, work-related stress, 2898 Rowena Ave., According to Bland, as robberies. feeling stuck in a rut, addiction issues, and intense temperatures rise, many leave The area saw an overall de- Suite 206, windows and doors open crease in crimes for the report- Los Angeles, CA 90039 anxiety or sadness. throughout the night. ing period, when compared to dybnertherapy.com “Burglars are looking for the previous month, except in Being able to talk about these difficult subjects in open doors and windows es- the case of home burglaries, pecially around the side and stolen cars and shoplifting. LMFT License #85650 a safe, supportive space can really help. rear of homes,” he said. “It is The data were compiled using important not to have a false the LAPD’s crime mapping sense of security.” program, COMPSTAT. There were 155 reported To see a full list of crimes, crimes locally from May 15th visit losfelizledger.com Advertise in the Los Feliz Ledger (323) 644-5536

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[REPRESENTATIVE SCHIFF] We Must Strengthen Our Cyber Defenses By U.S. Congressmember Adam Schiff

The Inter- pened, what was stolen and net age has what the ramifications are brought infor our national security. But stantaneous it’s clear that the damage is access to al- enormous. most limitless This latest intrusion is information. among the most shocking be- But we’ve been constantly cause Americans may expect reminded, that “connected- that federal computer net- ness” is not without its risks. works are maintained with In a world where everything state-of-the-art defenses. Yet from our computers to our it’s clear that the federal gov- phones to our cars connect to ernment has to step up its the Internet, the threat from game too, and fast. At some hackers, identity thieves point we need to move beyond and criminals is one of the simply reacting to these at- greatest challenges we face. tacks and start taking action Sometimes the mo- to stop them. tive is simple profit. Mil- There is no single solu- lions of Americans—myself tion to the threats we face on- very much included—have line, but one important step had their personal informa- involves sharing information tion compromised by online about the nature of incoming criminals. attacks. The theft of credit card Earlier this year, I joined information, social security with colleagues in the House numbers or other personal to pass “cybersecurity” legisla- data is a constant online, and tion and it’s my hope that this the biggest breaches can af- latest incident will spur the fect millions of customers, U.S. Senate to action. like the hacks at Target and This legislation would JP Morgan. allow private companies to Other times, sophisticated share cyber threat informa- state actors are behind cyber tion with the federal gov- intrusions as we saw in the ernment to prevent future 2014 attack against Sony Pic- attacks and allow the gov- tures by North Korea. ernment to share informa- This past month, in my tion back with those com- role as the top Democrat on panies about vulnerabilities, the House Intelligence Com- malware signatures or mali- mittee, I was briefed on a stag- cious code. geringly broad new attack on With greater cooperation the U.S. Government’s Office between private and public of Personnel Management actors, we will have more in- (OPM). formation available in order This agency, while not to prevent future hacks and well known outside of Wash- to close vulnerabilities be- ington, D.C., is responsible fore they can be exploited, for holding the information whether by thieves or spies or of millions of federal workers. worse. We now know that attack- The online threat to ers successfully intruded into our economy, our privacy OPM’s systems and stole per- and our security is unprec- sonnel information and secu- edented. We are in a brave rity clearance data for millions new world where virtually of current and former federal anything goes. It’s time we employees. bulked up our defenses and We’re still learning more established a deterrent to fu- about the attack: how it hap- ture attacks.

Cancer Treatment Alternatives Focus of Labor Day Weekend Convention

The Cancer Control So- control of cancer through ciety will hold its 43rd An- nutrition and non-toxic thera- nual convention focused on pies. On hand will be clinical alternative therapies Labor researchers, medical doctors, Day Weekend, Sept. 5th nutritionists and authors. through 7th, at the Shera- ton Universal near Universal The cost is $40 per day. Studios Hollywood. For information: The event offers discus- (323) 663-7801 or Advertise in the (323) 644-5536 sions about prevention and cancercontrolsociety.com. Los Feliz Ledger

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[Buy Local] Go Get Em Tiger [our bread and butter] Business Updates For Summer The artisan coffee and brunch pop-up continues in Bryant|Reichling Associates: By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist Silver Lake until of the end Combining Forces for Sucess of July. Go Get Em Tiger is By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist open everyday from 7a.m. to 3 p.m. in the former Lucky pare notes. Duck restaurant space. The One of their compact menu features yeast- strengths, they say, is risen waffles, soft scrambled their ability to seam- eggs, cured salmon and avo- lessly pick up where cado toast. the other leaves off. It’s The pop-up is at no wonder why their 2630 Hyperion Ave., clients rave about their ggetla.com high-level of personal service. Los Feliz “Our team is made up of people with dif- Fix Coffee Patio HomeState brunch at Bar Covell ferent skill sets,” said Bryant. Summer brings a season of drinks. New to the restaurant: Every weekend through the In addition to change as new businesses open occasional family-style, com- end of summer, neighboring and local favorites revamp and the two partners, munity dinners. businesses HomeState and Boni Bryant and Joe Reichling team together their expand. Bar Covell on Hollywood Bryant|Reichling has 2100 Echo Park Ave., strengths to offer high-level personal service to Boulevard are combining their real estate clients associates who special- 323-284-8962, Echo Park their offerings for a beer-and- ize in marketing and fixcoffeeco.com LOS FELIZ—Boni Bryant of negotiating, field agents and Fix Coffee wine infused brunch. Dur- ing this summer mash-up, Bryant|Reichling Associates an office manager. Fix Coffee is a popular hang- Silver Lake HomeState—from 11 a.m. spends the early part of her “The whole is greater than out for its fresh brewed cof- to 3 p.m.—will deliver their morning, as usual, knocking the sum of our parts,” said fee, shaded garden patio and deKor Texas-style breakfast tacos, down her email queue. Reichling. free WiFi. In April, its newly The eclectic furniture and de- daytime tacos and migas to constructed full-service kitch- sign shop moved from its for- She’s already been on the This synergy of abilities Bar Covell where diners can en opened and a full menu mer location in Echo Park to phone with her partner, Joe appears to be working quite imbibe such brunch favorites for breakfast, lunch, snacks Silver Lake in June. Founder Reichling, to catch up on their well. So far, this year has ex- such as mimosas, micheladas and early dinner was added. Isabelle Dahlin searches the real estate clients. It’d be a typ- ceeded 2014’s pace, which was and sangria. There’s now beer, wine and a world for deKor’s inventory ical day, except for the eight- their best producing year to selection of Italian appertivos. as well as providing interior HomeState, 4624 Hollywood hour time difference. date. Salads, vegetable-centric dish- design and home staging ser- Blvd., 323-906-1122; Even though Bryant is Previously, Reichling es and items from the ‘field vices. Bar Covell, 4628 Hollywood visiting her daughter in North worked his way up the ladder and sea’ now complement Fix’s 4222 Santa Monica Blvd., Blvd., 323-660-4400, Yorkshire, England, the two in the music industry where wide variety of coffee and tea dekorla.com barcovell.com partners set aside time to com- see OBAB page 11

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[Eastside Eye] twisted their messages into her OBAB from page 10 Someday is Now: The Art of Corita Kent own humanistic beliefs.” he shaped the careers of top The written word was artists. By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist Kent’s inspiration, as can be He may have come into seen by the two alphabet series his talent for real estate natu- that anchor the PMCA’s ex- rally— his grandfather was a hibition. Each letter stands as builder and his grandmother an expressive metaphor in her was a respected real estate bro- two innovative and complex ker in New York. print series masterworks. He credits this pair for in- Duncan contends that troducing him to the business Kent “really was a local hero.” and teaching him the value of She utilized found signage hard work. from the Market Basket gro- Bryant’s energy is inspir- cery store—which once was lo- ing. She has channeled the cated on the corner of Western enthusiasm she brought to her and Franklin— and brought earlier days on the Broadway it to her nearby storefront stu- stage and poured it into mar- dio—where now stands a dry keting real estate. cleaning business. She was already 2005’s top She also made the art producing agent at Sotheby’s department of Immaculate International Realty office in Heart College—which stood Los Feliz before she joined where the American Film In- Reichling to offer a wider stitute campus is today—in- range of services for buyers fluential and vital. and sellers. Kent sought out revela- United, they are able to tion in the everyday, but her place people together with political activism and radical properties more thoroughly take on religious icons irked than any one agent could. Sister Mary Corita Kent- Courtesy of PMCA the Catholic hierarchy of the “What we do extraordi- In the 1960s, a local 1st, the exhibition Someday is said Duncan of Kent’s power- time. narily well is bring the best Los Feliz artist and activ- Now: The Art of Corita Kent, ful messages. She eventually left her out of the houses we list,” says ist earned fans worldwide, surveys Kent’s career, gather- He contends that Kent’s religious order and moved to Reichling. made the cover of Newsweek ing her serigraphs, ephemera work that references Martin Boston where she continued Sellers can count on Bryant and influenced many as the and watercolors. Luther King’s fight for social her artistic endeavors. and Reichling to pay attention head of the art department at The show’s co-curator justice and President Lyndon Famous for the U.S. to the details, such as colors and the now closed Immaculate Michael Duncan lives in Los Johnson’s war on poverty is postal service’s “Love” stamp, room staging, to showcase a Heart College. many of her original prints are property to its fullest. Sister Mary Corita, also available at Los Feliz’s Corita In addition, the firm can Art Center. known as Corita Kent, was “Her use of advertising was so advanced utilize new home pre-sale known for her vivid, often strategies to build buzz for up- neon-hued prints—a mix of for her time. She twisted their messages Pasadena Museum of coming resale listings. California Art, found typefaces, advertis- into her own humanistic beliefs.” Bryant’s added exper- ing slogans and inspirational 490 E. Union St., tise—she has advised devel- quotes—that displayed her Pasadena, opers on many of the new deeply humanistic and spiri- 626-568-3665, multi-unit communities seen tual messages. Feliz and became fascinated still relevant and demonstrates pmcaonline.org sprouting up in Los Feliz and Kent combined the im- with Kent’s work and archive how art can speak to issues. Silver Lake—has given her a mediacy of pop art with the after a visit to the Corita Art Even though Kent’s career unique perspective. gospel to create art that advo- Center, which is located on the spanned the1960s and 1970s, It also allows cated causes such as peace and campus of Immaculate Heart her artwork looks fresh today. Bryant|Reiching to to be high- justice. High School. Duncan explained that in an ly knowledgeable about up- Now at the Pasadena “She made art that speaks era decades before Photoshop Advertise in the and-coming projects. Museum of California Art to what’s happening in society and other digital techniques, “With no deferred (PMCA) through November and that has not gone away,” Kent cut out and bent logos Los Feliz Ledger maintenance and walkabil- and advertising type, photo- (323) 644-5536 ity to local venues,” said graphed them and made sten- Bryant, “these newer single- cils for her serigraphs. family homes are expanding “Her use of advertising was options for homebuyers in so advanced for her time. She the area.”

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The Oaks Added to Areas their fees, based on square nance did not have enough neighborhood which has been footage and payable to the teeth. under siege by get-rich-quick Seeking to Curb “Mansionization” city, were a financial positive. According to council- developers tearing down, in By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer Opponents—such as member Paul Koretz’s 2014 some cases, beautifully re- neighborhood councils—ar- motion for amendments to it stored cottage-sized historic LOS FELIZ —In a bid to join the latest in what some locals gued that the structures de- “the BMO has shown to have homes to erect max-density, the ranks of 15 other previous- call a long crusade to rid the stroyed the character of their vulnerabilities …” grossly oversized, poster-chil- ly named neighborhoods, Los area of oversized homes they neighborhoods, hurt property Loopholes emerged in the dren-for-bad-development Angeles City Councilmember say harm the character of their values and encroached on their form of bonuses that allowed monstrosities,” he said. Tom LaBonge made a motion neighborhoods. privacy. developers to build 20% more When it became clear that June 16th to have The Oaks During the housing boom In 2006, LaBonge than allowed if they incorpo- it would take more than a year included in an ordinance that of the early 2000s, a trend be- brought forth a motion to rated certain design elements for the city to evaluate Koretz’s prohibits “mansionization,” gan of developers the Los Angeles City Council and exemptions regarding amendments, let alone adopt the razing or major remodel- building multi-story which eventually evolved into what was to be included in the them, the strategy changed to ing of a smaller house to create homes with more square foot- the 2008 Baseline Mansion- total square footage of a proj- passing, instead, some place- a larger structure that is out age than the lots they stood ization Ordinance (BMO). ect, which, ironically, encour- holders until the new ordi- of scale with the surrounding on. Developers—argued that This ordinance placed restric- aged larger overall structures. nance could be finalized. neighborhood. it was within the law to build tions on the structure size and Charlie D’Atri, president This past April, a pair of LaBonge’s motion is just these homes out of scale and height of homes on flat lots. of the Larchmont Village the so-called Interim Control Later, in 2011, another Neighborhood Assoc. has seen Ordinances—known as ICOs ordinance was passed to simi- the result of such loopholes. for short—designed to tempo- larly protect neighborhoods on “Larchmont Heights— rarily halt “mansionization” Mayor Appoints Tom Gilmore hillsides. which refers predominantly to went into effect. The first pro- However, as time passed, the single-family home areas hibits the demolition and ma- To Helm LaBonge’s Sister Cities it became clear that the ordi- of Larchmont Village—is a see THE OAKS page 19 Non-Profit By Allison B. Cohen

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles materials listed Sister Cities of Mayor Eric Garcetti has ap- Los Angeles, Inc., LaBonge’s pointed real estate developer council office and the fire- mu Tom Gilmore as Chairman seum as sponsors. of Sister Cities of Los Angeles LaBonge staffers have not as prescribed by the organiza- responded to multiple requests tion’s bylaws. Outgoing Los for comment on this issue. Angeles City Councilmem- In response to the Led- ber Tom LaBonge will serve ger’s request for Sister Cities as Chairman Emeritus of the financial documents, Kamilla non-profit. Blanche Stern, who was listed Sister Cities of Los Angeles earlier this year as its director is a 501(c)(3) that was founded as well as a LaBonge staffer, as part of the broader move- said she would provide the in- ment around Sister Cities In- formation but only “after the ternational, a nonprofit Wash- May 19th election.” ington-based organization It remains unclear why that emerged from President Blanche Stern, wanted to delay Dwight Eisenhower’s People- providing the documents. to-People program in 1956. The Ledger eventually Sister Cities of Los Angeles filed a California Public Re- coordinates programming in cords Request for the docu- the areas of civics, education, ments, including the request culture, trade, economic de- for a copy of the non-profits velopment, travel, sports and bylaws, but still has not re- recreation in exchange with ceived them. other cities worldwide. The Sister Cities of Los The organization became Angeles website provides no a sore spot for LaBonge’s for- address for the non profit nor mer Chief of Staff, Carolyn a list of its bylaws or board Ramsay, during her failed members. election campaign to replace According to experts, a him after the Ledger requested non-profit housed in a public, last February financial docu- government office is not ille- ments for 2013 and 2014 re- gal, but non profits organized lated to the non-profit. in this fashion must show The organization has been complete transparency to ne- housed in LaBonge’s City Hall gate any sense of abuse. suite. Filings for Sister Cities, Questions regarding La- Los Angeles Inc. are incom- Bonge’s use of money for plete, according to the State Sister Cities programs out of Attorney General. tax payer funds as well as the Additionally, the Ledger donations made anonymously sought earlier this year infor- to the non-profit, became a mation related to the apparent sore source of contention for double payment to Blanche some of LaBonge’s constitu- Stern for Sister Cities services ents after LaBonge apparently contracted in 2013 through transferred $20,000, from the city’s Dept. of Cultural city funds earmarked for Affairs while she was, like- infrastructure repair to the wise, being paid as a LaBonge Los Angeles Fire Historical staffer for the same work. Museum for a party celebrat- Blanche-Stern refused to ing Elvis Presley’s birthday answer questions regarding last January. the possible conflict of interest The event’s promotional through an attorney.

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Multi-units in Multiple Locations Go Modern By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist

A multi-unit housing con- are the result of changes in the that the project had “the am- struction boom is underway in city’s zoning laws, which al- biance of a residential strip Los Angeles’ oldest neighbor- low small lot subdivisions, and mall.” hoods. From mid-city to Echo SNAP—the Station Neigh- The modern design trend, Park, the building trend is to- borhood Area Plan—which however, does have its sup- wards increased density. permits increased building porters. 501-543 N. Wilton Place Many of these new resi- heights and relaxed parking In Echo Park, Van Daele Typically homes on small dential and mixed-use projects requirements near Metro tran- Homes’ all new Morton Vil- and another similar look- lot developments tend to be sit hubs. lage 15 multi-level residences ing project is currently in the stacked vertically on multi- What many have and three bungalows are al- planning stages for 2241 No. levels with garages on the noticed is the predomi- nance of one architectural style—boxy and contem- While architecture is the most visible aspect of any real estate porary, with stucco exteriors. development, the cost of land and materials, parking require- It’s a style, some ar- ments, height limits, permits and more also impace what is built. gue, that is aesthetically incongruous with the look or scale of the city’s older neighborhoods. most completely sold out. Hyperion Avenue at Scotland ground level and open plan Elysian Valley United, Los Feliz is currently Street. kitchens. a group that protested the working with developers to Larchmont Village and Condominiums and almost completed River revise the look of what’s called Mid-City’s Beverly Grove ar- apartment buildings often fea- House condominium “City Lights,” a modern apart- eas also each have a similarly ture open plan “great rooms” Before and after of a Beverly Grove project, wrote in a memo ment development planned looking modern development that combine living and din- neighborhood to a zoning administrator near a busy local intersection in the planning stages. see MODERN page 16

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[House & Holmes] City Lights some residents have called the The Curse of the Invisible Screen look of the project “abomi- nable,” “obscene,” “cookie cut- By Rob Loos & and his sidekick, Dave ter,” and “franchise looking,” a My home was built before budge. Hit it with WD-40? reference to other “City Lights” air conditioning, so people Nope. That would just make developments in Hollywood opened windows at night to let a mess. and Glendale. Some have said if the cool air inside and then the I decide I need a super built, the project will rip apart house would stay temperate all hero, an expert, one of those the heart of Los Feliz. day long. guys from a home improve- “There was palpable push- That’s a good plan except ment show—only real. So, I back on the initial design, that in the evening, bugs, flies, call my friend Dave. which was not well received,” spiders and mosquitos want to He’s a professional con- said Mark Mauceri, a mem- come inside to visit. tractor with nearly super-hu- ber of the governing board of So window screens were man fix-it skills. the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council. My home was built before air conditioning, After a second design was met with similar criticism, the so people opened windows at night to let developer agreed recently to col- the cool air inside and then the house would laborate with local architects to stay temperate all day long. MODERN from page 13 borhood, the city and zoning consider aesthetic proposals. ing areas. Exteriors are gener- administrators. Urban design and den- developed. In 1926 they were Dave looks at the screen, ally clean and modern with While architecture is the sity is an issue in a lot of cities called “invisible screens,” then explains my choices: (1) oversized windows and sliding most visible aspect of any real where growth is exploding. which were a “thoroughly Move, (2) Fix the old screen (a doors. estate development, the cost “It’s common every- modern contraption” that project), (3) Install an outside “Partially it’s a trend in of land and materials, parking where,” said Plante, the ar- put the screen on a roller that screen. modern architecture and it’s requirements, height limits, chitect, who said the SLNC’s slides down grooves inside the Choice 1 is not an option; partially due to zoning codes,” permits and more also impact design committee encour- window frame. Choice 2 is great, but Dave said Scott Plante, an architect, what is built. ages more thoughtfully de- Seems like a good idea, estimates demo, rehanging, who co-chairs the Silver Lake In Los Feliz, a criticism signed projects. “The city is except that our screens haven’t re-plastering, re-painting all Neighborhood Council’s Ur- leveled at the 202-apartment, built out.” worked since FDR’s last fire- at about the cost of what I ban Design & Preservation mixed-use “City Lights” proj- However, as recommen- side chat. paid for my first car. So, it’s Committee. ect, planned for the six-point dations by local neighbor- So, first, I examine the Choice 3. Put in a couple of The development of intersection at Hillhurst Av- hood councils are advisory situation, then, like any guy holders, have a screen sized multi-units is a complicated enue and Hollywood Boule- only, the city is the ultimate who’s made it through 7th at OSH and don’t tell anyone and multi-faceted process due vard—was that the proposed authority. “It comes down to grade wood shop, I grab the about the thoroughly modern to the numerous players and design evoked suburban blight the property and zoning,” two handles on the screen and contraption you just worked entities involved: the develop- in a historic neighborhood. Plante said. “Growth is not pull as hard as I can. It doesn’t around. Solved! er, future residents, the neigh- At recent public hearings, going to stop.”

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New Multi-unit Housing Developments By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist

The multi-unit hous- After several years of delay, for the two to three bedroom, Proposed: ing boom is altering local the two-and-three bedroom, multi-level residences with streetscapes. Below are some 1,356-2,271 square feet, ap- outdoor terraces and attached Los Feliz City major projects close to com- proximately 33 townhomes of parking. The main open plan Lights—at the pletion and several in the zon- 29 Twenty are now under con- living/dining floor has 10’ six-point inter- ing approval process pipeline. struction. A model tri-level high ceilings. Sl70.com section near the model home will be open by Vista Theater Blackbirds, Echo Park, the end of October. Van Daele River House, Elysian Valley, The mixed-use Vestal Street, near Baxter Homes is the developer. 2970 – 2980 Ripple Place d e v e l o p m e n t Designed by Silver Lake-based vandaele.com/new-homes/ The 56 condominiums of will have ground Barbara Bestor of Bestor Ar- 2920-silver-lake River House—a project of floor retail and chitecture, with landscape Redondo Beach’s Anastasi 202 apartment Development Company— units. Latitudes are close to completion next to the year-old Marsh Park. Hyperion Project, make room for the building. Those on the north end have 2241 N. Hyperion Avenue, L.A. River views. Los Feliz 750-756 Edinburgh Avenue, RiverHouseLA.com A six lot, small lot subdivi- Beverly Grove sion of four-story homes from The proposed eight multi- Morton Village, Echo Park, Vanos Architects. level townhomes will require Morton Avenue near Echo the demolition of several ten- Park Avenue 525 Wilton Place, ant-occupied existing struc- Behind gates, the 15 single- Larchmont Village tures. The Mid City West family residences and three Frost/Chaddock are the de- Neighborhood Council’s bungalows of Van Daele Homes’ Morton Village are priced from the low $800s. The small lot project of three- story two-to-three bedroom River House homes is almost sold out. Live- by Mia Lehrer + Associates, Latitudes, Silver Lake, atmortonvillage.com Blackbirds’ 18 modern homes 2753 Waverly Drive have a starting price of The complex of two to four The LC, Larchmont Village, $795,0000 and will be sold in bedroom townhomes will have 710 N. El Centro Avenue phases. There are four home 63 tri-level homes when com- Built by the California Land- styles; all have pitched roofs pleted. There are views toward mark Group, the 86-unit and shiplap siding and are sit- Glendale and Silver Lake. apartments at the LC feature ed to take advantage of hillside Silverlakeliving.com a loft-style open plan concept. views. Interiors have white oak Among the complex’s ameni- and polished concrete floors; SL70, Silver Lake ties are a rooftop dipping pool each features an open plan liv- Where the 2 Freeway ends at and rooftop barbecue with ing/dining area. Glendale Boulevard, the 70 Paramount Studios in view. The LC Blackbirdsla.com detached homes of SL70 are The brand new complex is velopers of the proposed Planning and Use Commit- in various stages of construc- 60% leased. 88-apartment unit complex tee has requested a full En- 29 Twenty, Silver Lake, tion and completion. Pricing TheLC.com close to Larchmont Village. vironmental Report before Rowena Avenue begins in the high $600,000s Nine homes will be razed to approvals can proceed.

Condo Sales Slow in Area Park and in the Hollywood THE OAKS from page 12 Larchmont’s D’Atri said they By Allison B. Cohen Hills, which, like condo activi- jor exterior alteration of sin- also stop homeowners, specifi- ty, recorded the most sales at 26. gle-family homes in proposed cally in Larchmont Heights, Southern California Locally, condo sales were Hollywood Hills was also Historic Preservation Overlay who want to expand their homes sales in May were the slow in May with only 18 re- the only local area that saw a Zones, such as Oxford Square. homes in a responsible manner. highest for the month of May corded sales among four zip significant gain in its median The second allows 15 “When the city acts, they since 2013, according to Core codes. sales price for a single family neighborhoods—including swing a cudgel, not a razor,” he Logic, a real estate research The most sold, 12, in the home. council district 4’s Larch- said. firm. Hollywood Hills zip code of According to Core Logic, mont Heights, La Brea Han- Barbara Savage, presi- The median price for a 90068, recorded a median the 90068 zip code’s median cock, Miracle Mile and The dent of the La Brea-Hancock home in Southern California in price increase up 4% com- in May was up 14% to $1.39 Oaks—to prohibit the issu- Homeowners Assoc. said her million, compared to the same ance of building permits for neighbors had hoped for an the construction of single- ICO that addressed more de- family homes if the proposed sign issues—such as the pro- Locally, condo sales were slow in May with only 18 recorded construction does not meet hibition of attached garages. sales among four zip codes … Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park certain neighborhood-specific Currently, these garages do criteria. not count toward a project’s recorded only two condo sales each in the month of May. “Getting the ICOs in total allowed square footage place involved an immense yet can significantly enlarge a amount of work and discus- house’s footprint. In addition, May was $426,000, a 15% drop pared to the same time last time last year. sion, both with community some say, they are aesthetically below the peak median price of year of $550,000. Specifically: In Los Feliz, groups and within City Hall,” at odds with the rest of the $505,000 recorded in 2007. Los Feliz, Silver Lake and 14 homes were sold at a me- said Koretz, “but in the end we neighborhood. In Los Angeles County, Echo Park recorded only two dian price of $1.14, up almost achieved a major step forward “I’m not convinced it’s 7,153 homes were sold in May, condo sales each in the month 2% compared to last year. In in protecting very hard-hit lo- going to stop [the problem],” representing over 1/3rd of of May. Silver Lake, 17 homes sold in cal neighborhoods from the Savage said. homes closing escrow in the For residential single- May, for a median price of ravages of overdevelopment, The interim ordinances six-county region. family home sales, overall, the $815,000, down 1.6% com- “mansionization” and dan- expire in two years—just Home sales of $500,000 market was relatively stable as pared to last year. And in gerous hauling. Those neigh- about the same time when the or more made up nearly 40% far as median price, but there Echo Park, zip code 90026, borhoods now have key safe- city’s massive revision of the of all sales in May, a slight in- was a lot of activity. 15 homes sold at a median guards in place.” City’s Zoning Code, “re:code crease over the same time last A total of 72 homes sold price of $660,000, down While pleased the interim LA,” is supposed to come on- year. in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo 3.2% compared to last year. ordinances are finally in place, line.

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[KEEN TO BE GREEN] BRIDGE from page 4 business owners throughout Re-envisioning the bridge Keeping Chocolate Sweet O’Farrell said in a statement Atwater Village, Silver Lake became a possibility after offi- and Los Feliz we found over- cials deemed it required a seis- By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist released after the vote.

There are very Peru, Panama and the Congo. few things I To gain this designation love more than chocolate, so from the Switzerland-based when we visited Seattle’s Theo Institute for Marketecology, Chocolate factory last month, growers must prove that they I was in heaven. are treating their workers fair- Theo Chocolate special- ly and paying them decently izes in organic, fair trade for their labor. chocolate. As it also has the Sadly, many growers em- same name as our son and was ploy slave labor—including founded in the year he was children—to harvest their ca- born, we were excited to visit cao, which seems particularly

I can’t just buy a chocolate bar anymore.

Following the blue line (marked above) which is the path for the north sidewalk, reveals a pedestrian must go far out of the way to walk the this righteous company. tragic in the case of chocolate bridge as it was intended or cross the street where there is no sidewalk. We took a factory tour making. These children never with a wonderful guide who taste the final product. explained to us the entire I loved my chocolate fac- bean-to-bar process of choco- tory tour, but it changed the The approved option will whelming support for a more mic retrofit. That work, as well late making, Theo Chocolate’s way I approach chocolate. I have a six-foot wide sidewalk, progressive bridge design,” as the changes in the bridge’s production techniques and the can’t just buy a chocolate bar a crosswalk, two bike lanes Bruins said. “Angelenos are design approved in June, is principles upon which it was anymore. and an exit ramp off the I-5 ahead of our elected leaders estimated to cost $50 mil- founded. Even though I still believe that, officials say, will reduce in demanding more choices lion, which would be funded, It is important that the chocolate is the most wonder- cut through traffic in the to get around their neighbor- at least partially, with federal ingredients are all organic, fully luxurious foods available neighborhood. hoods.” dollars. but much more critical to the to humans, unless I know However, both the Los Fe- company—and unusual for that it was produced without liz and Silver Lake neighbor- any chocolate maker—is that causing pain and hardship to hood councils had supported it only sources its chocolate others, I can no longer find it different options that would from Fair Trade growers in sweet. provide more pedestrian and bicycle access. Representatives for the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council, that of Atwater Vil- lage and its chamber of com- ARCHDIOCESE from page 1 lution to relocate the priests’ merce declined to comment The statement comes after house of prayer, which is on for this story. the archdiocese filed a lawsuit the property. Eric Bruins, planning and June 19th asking a judge to “The Archdiocese contin- policy director with the Los block the sale of the property ues to work with the sisters to Angeles County Bicycle Co- to Hollister. ensure that decisions concern- alition said the city failed to The lawsuit states Hol- ing the sale of the property are live up to its ideals of a “safe lister is considering using the made in their best interest. and sustainable future” by property for a boutique hotel We want to make sure no one succumbing to “unfounded with a restaurant and bar and takes advantage of the sisters,’’ traffic concerns.” that the Sisters of the Most the statement read. “When we talked with Holy and Immaculate The sale to Hollister was community members and Heart of the Blessed Virgin for $10 million, of which Mary have already agreed to $100,000 has been paid, ac- Hollister’s purchase. cording to the statement. The Advertise in the According to the lawsuit, proposed sale to Perry would Los Feliz Ledger the archdiocese’s lease of the be worth $14.5 million, con- (323) 644-5536 buildings for the priests’ house sisting of $10 million in cash of prayer has a remaining term and an agreement to provide of 77 years. an alternative property for the “Terminating that lease house of prayer worth $4.5 cannot occur without the million, according to the arch- consent and agreement of the diocese. archdiocese, which is highly The same day the suit was unlikely to occur under this filed, Los Angeles Superior transaction,” the suit states. Court Judge Robert O’Brien The archdiocese had no issued a temporary restrain- choice but to sue, it read. ing order directing Hollister “Unfortunately, the arch- to permit archdiocese offi- diocese had to take civil action cials and their attorneys, with to protect against the unau- 24 hours notice, to enter the thorized action by Ms. Hol- property. lister, which was undertaken,” According to Hollister’s the statement read, after the lawyer, Randy Snyder, Hol- archdiocese made its own deal lister is already the legal title- with Perry. holder of the property and is According to the lawsuit, in possession of it. Hollister’s transaction lacks A hearing on whether a the required approval from preliminary injunction should the archdiocese and the Holy be issued against Hollister is See and does not provide a so- scheduled for July 9th.

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[Theater Review] Romeo & Juliet—Love is a Battlefield Brings The Bard and Benatar Together By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic

It’s always interesting to warring families with Lycra- and move between tables as see a new take on an old sub- clad actors in a totally modern the audience sips drinks and ject. The story of Romeo and setting. enjoys meals. The whole res- Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s The story follows Shake- taurant is literally the stage. most familiar plots, having speare’s plot line to a “t” but Romeo, played by musical been translated to ballet, opera with scanty use of his dia- theater star Corbin Bleu, and and film, so it’s refreshing to logue. Instead, the fast-paced Juliet, portrayed by Nickelode- on star Ashley Argota, combine the innocence of youth caught This is an excellent way to introduce in the throes of first love with a Shakespeare’s masterpiece to a younger raw sexual chemistry. Bleu is best known for his audience, and those who have more role in the Emmy award-win- familiarity with the play will enjoy a ning High School Musical franchise and most recently placed new transformation. Corbin Bleu and Ashley Argota a close second in Dancing with the Stars. made the masquerade ball terpiece to a younger audience, see a totally new version. action, which takes place all Argota played young Nala scene and the various fight and those who have more famil- Romeo and Juliet—Love is over the restaurant, is set to in the national tour of The scenes come to life. The audi- iarity with the play will enjoy a a Battlefield, currently being the 1980s music of rock icon Lion King and currently ap- ence enjoyed the Benatar hits new transformation. staged cabaret style at Rock- Pat Benatar with a little help pears as Lou in the ABC Fam- such as the title song, “Love The performances include well Table and Stage in Los from Tina Turner. ily show, The Fosters. is a Battlefield,” “Invincible,” mature content, and patrons Feliz, presents the timeless The actors whirl from a It was easy to get caught “We Live for Love,” and “We under 21 are prohibited from tale of star-crossed lovers from small stage, down a runway up in the action. I cringed Belong Together” accompa- sitting in certain areas of the during the fatal duel between nied by a live four-piece band. venue. Jeffrey Christopher Todd The production was con- Romeo and Juliet—Love is as Tybalt and Joey Bybee as ceived and directed by Brad- a Battlefieldruns Saturdays at Mercutio and was captured ley Bredeweg— a Broadway 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. by Nurse Nicci Caspelt’s lusty producer and the executive through the summer at Rock- rendition of Tina Turner’s producer and creator of “The well Table & Stage, 1714 N. “What’s Love Got to Do With Fosters”— and choreographed Vermont Avenue. (323)669- It?” as she tried to dissuade Ju- by Chris Downey. 1550 ext 20. Tickets $20-$45. liet’s infatuation with Romeo. This is an excellent way to (323)669-1550. Valet parking Excellent choreography introduce Shakespeare’s mas- behind the restaurant, $6.

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[THE GOOD LIFE] [RESTAURANT REVIEW] Fruity Beers for Summer Ostrich Farm is the Intimate, Stylish By Tara de Lis, Ledger Columnist Restaurant of the Moment Now that berry juice meets craft brew. By Pat Saperstein, Ledger Restaurant Critic summer has The 21st Amendment Ostrich Farm is the swank- Grilled shrimp and as- tangerine mimosas to drink. started and Hell or High Watermelon iest place to open in Echo Park paragus, topped with shards The dessert list is small the days are getting warm wheat ale is as palate pleasing since Allumette closed up a year of parmesan, looks basic, but but more tempting than most. again, it’s time to toast the as the freshly cut fruit itself. ago. But where Allumette, with the perfectly-grilled shellfish is The cherry galette topped with season with a refreshing beer. It starts neutral, but finishes its ambitious, borderline-molec- a light complement to some of whipped cream and a marzipan To many people, hot weather bright—crisp enough to tame ular dishes, never quite seemed the richer dishes. base is the ideal celebration of equals cold beer. To others, spicy foods, but without being comfortable in this neighbor- Sea bass, rib eye steak, the current season’s fruit. it signifies the bounty of sun- overly bitter. It’s also pretty hood, Ostrich Farm, with its and roast chicken make up The wine list is compact kissed produce. Why not low in alcohol by volume, new American cuisine, feels like most of the entrees along with and evenly split between Cali- combine the two? Crisp brews clocking in at 4.9%. A sum- the right spot at the right time. a braised beef pot pie and pork fornia and Europe, while four Ostrich Farm proprietors “osso buco” style. beers hail from within 100 Jaime Turrey, who ran the The pork is the kind of miles of L.A. Monsieur Egg food cart, and dish where each forkful is Ostrich Farm—named for Dogfish Head Brewery put Delaware on Brooke Fruchtman, a former an experiment in combin- the railway that ran to a 1880s LACMA exec, are first-time ing salty, bitter, smooth and Griffith Park tourist attrac- the craft beer map—if not at the epicenter restaurant owners, but after savory to create just the right tion—seems to have figured of the beer geek universe. Festina Peche is five months they seem to have flavor in your mouth. out how to be stylish without everything running smoothly. At weekend brunch, the av- being pretentious, and creative the current seasonal beer, ideal for what The former purple-paint- ocado toast is joined by poached without being fussy. they call the “sweaty months.” ed pupuseria is now a bright, eggs with chickpeas and toma- white space with big windows toes, blueberry lemon ricotta Ostrich Farm, looking out on Sunset, a long pancakes and brioche French 1525 W. Sunset Blvd., marble bar and sage leather- toast, with spicy micheladas or 213-537-0657 ette banquettes. The only wall decoration with a touch of fruit are mak- mer seasonal beer, it’s available is a block-printed tapestry, ing their way onto more and until September. which combines with modern more menus and store shelves. Dogfish Head Brewery gold lamps, stubby wine glass- Acai berry beer? It was put Delaware on the craft beer ASK GAIL es, and rough linen napkins bound to happen. Talk about map—if not at the epicenter for a stylish rustic look. Sotheby’s International Realty trending, Eel River Brewing of the beer geek universe. Fes- The menu seems simple Company not only features the tina Peche is the current sea- at first glance, with a few flat- “superfood” in its ale, it’s also sonal beer, ideal for what they breads, chicken liver toast, 5 Areas to Find a Decent organic. How antioxidants in- call the “sweaty months.” Just mussels and meatballs among teract with 4% alcohol is up for don’t let the peach aspect fool the starters. But layers of fla- Real Estate Deal debate, but the fruit-forward you into thinking this one’s vors are revealed when you Q: Dear Gail, I’m a first-time buyer. I can’t afford to buy in Los Feliz taste is very agreeable. This is a sweet. It’s actually tart, sour, bite into the flatbread with beer that even non-beer drink- and assertive. The peach is grilled peaches, fennel and a & Silver Lake. Are there any other areas that you would recommend ers may enjoy. Think of it as quite subtle. generous puddle of burrata. I start looking into? Like your ad. — Josh

A: Josh, the first thing I would suggest is that you come see me. Most buyers think that the smartest way to look for a home referred me to some homes in Confessions of High Water Waster is online before meeting a real estate agent. This is NOT the Pasadena, which look similar By Allison B. Cohen best way. We, as agents, have the inside track. Plus it’s free to to mine and have already com- the buyer. Plus, at my office, we exchange information on new When I received my Los applied for the LADWP’s resi- pleted their “Cash for Grass” install for ideas. listings before they come on market (which I share with my Angeles Dept. of Water and dential turf removal, otherwise clients). We also know where the best deals are. Highland Park, Power (LADWP) statement known as “Cash for Grass.” Hughes said that many Mt. Washington, Eagle Rock and Echo Park are popular for 1st in May showing that my wa- According to the applica- older homes in Los Angeles time buyers, however those areas have gotten pricey. Now the ter usage was eight times that tion, the agency estimates they were designed with an East of my “efficient neighbors,” will provide me deals are happening in: shamed, I shut off the sprin- an estimated klers to both my front and $8,600 rebate 1. Frogtown (near the L.A. River): Artsy, creative. Single family back lawns. for switching homes, warehouses. Homes start at around $200,000 I have a rather large back out my turf for 2. Boyle Heights: youthful neighborhood. Also starting yard, estimated at about 4,000 drought tolerant around $200,000 square feet. I have kept it landscaping and 3. Lincoln Heights: known as L.A.’s oldest neighborhood. green during the summers the materials. Craftsman, Victorians, bungalows. Deals from $300,000 last two years, to host Loyola Submitting 4. Little Tokyo: Cool, fun filled with restauarants, museums, High School’s annual Varsity the application etc, starts around $400,000 Football team, its families and was rather easy. The hard part Coast look, as so many from 5. Koreatown: Metro line makes it accessible to all. Prices coaches for an annual gath- was estimating how large my that area of the country mi- start around $300,000 ering. Yes, the yard is large backyard is. No documents grated to Los Angeles during enough to easily fit 200 or related to my purchase of the its early 20th century develop- For listings and information on these trendy spots & others, call more people, sitting for a meal. property indicated its square ment. The problem is, she said, I was one of 20,000 ran- footage, so I just took a guess. me at 323/428-2864. I’ll make it easy as possible. Scout’s honor. they brought with them the domly selected homeowners, Now, I am waiting to notion that East Coast land- Got a question? Shoot me an email at [email protected]/text according to the LADWP offi- hear back from the LADWP scaping would thrive in sunny or call me at 323/428-2864 cials, who received such a noti- for my application’s approval. Southern California. Well, it fication as part of the agencies Meanwhile, I currently am re- does, but at a significant cost. pilot study to show custom- searching landscape architects My water bills, over the last ers how much water they use to assist me as well as googling couple of summers have run Gail Crosby is a local real estate agent compared to similar average various California-friendly about $370 a month. with Sotheby’s International Realty. and efficient households. plants I can install. I’ll keep you posted on Contact Gail with your home and real estate My grass is now brown and My home was built in the next steps for my project. as you can imagine, my water 1920s and is a large colonial, For those that would also questions at 323.428-2864 or bill had reduced significantly. like something you would like to investigate the program [email protected] Last month, I joined thou- find on Cape Cod. LADWP visit ladwp.com and click on CalBRE #0117453 ADV sands of other Angelenos and spokesperson Kim Hughes “Ca$h in Your Lawn.” Page 28 LIFESTYLES www.losfelizledger.com July 2015

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[editorial] geles’s neighborhood coun- ballots to millions of voters in ing at a voting location, will Next Generation Online Voting cils—promotes that the neigh- over 165 countries. I, for one, also be available. Neighbor- borhood council system was believe they can do the same hood councils have, thus far, Is Right for Neighborhood Councils formed to improve city services here in Los Angeles. been given an option to decide By Fred Mariscal and as an experiment in citizen- How can we truly repre- if they want to participate. engaged democracy. Online sent a community when on The voting, expected to Recently, two city agen- resented by city government. voting is an example of what election day, we only get 10, cost $552,000 for 50 opting- cies moved toward implement- The neighborhood councils the councils were created for: to eight and sometimes even one in councils, will be funded ing online voting, starting were then created in the hope better engage Angelenos and it’s vote? How can neighborhood by unused systemwide neigh- next year, for Los Angeles’ 95 of bringing more Angelenos an experiment in democracy all councils be truly representa- borhood council funds from neighborhood councils, which together: residents, homeown- neighborhood councils should tive and effective at lobbying 2013-2014 that would nor- is now waiting for mayor re- ers, renters, students, undocu- embrace. City Hall with such a dismal mally roll over into the city’s view and approval. mented, rich, poor and the Some, however, have ex- civic engagement? Neighbor- general fund. It’s interesting to note that homeless. pressed concern about the hood councils can’t continue Online voting is a must full citizenry participation with- But sometimes it seems safety and veracity of online to function this way and we as neighborhood council’s in the neighborhood council just the opposite is happening. voting for neighborhood must do something about it. grow in esteem and influence system has taken some time to Today’s neighborhood coun- councils. While these con- When I first ran for a throughout the city. Having develop, akin to the time it took cils tend to have frequently cerns are justified, they are seat on the Greater Wilshire such a way for stakeholders for many parts of Latin Ameri- reoccurring boardmembers overblown. In my view, some Neighborhood Council in to vote is vital to Los Angeles, ca, and in particular Mexico, to and little voter turnout for the current councilors are afraid 2010, I won by one vote. The becoming a better city, a 21st fully democratize. current one day only, old fash- online voting could possibly Los Angeles City Clerk certi- century city, a more innovative In the late 1990s, Los ioned polling location council mean they would be voted fied the election. But still the city that can set an example Angeles was facing a crisis as elections. out of office, as certainly Greater Wilshire Neighbor- nationwide. discontented neighborhoods The Dept. of Neighbor- more stakeholders—the hood Council would not seat If we want to truly be- across the city expressed dis- hood Empowerment—a city people neighborhood coun- me on the board, saying the come a representative body of pleasure of being under-rep- agency that oversees Los An- cils serve—would cast more City Clerk couldn’t verify the the residents of Los Angeles ballots, thereby ensuring a voters’ identifications who had we should go ahead with this diversity of elected neighbor- voted in the election. Really? experiment. Done right, it can hood councilmembers. This kind of problem will be not only work, but will im- The vendor that has been removed with online voting prove constituent representa- MOMS CLUB OF chosen to manage and oversee by requiring voters to self af- tion citywide. neighborhood council online firm that they live, work, own voting, “Everyone Counts,” property or have a stake in the Fred Mariscal is a current has nearly two decades of ex- community or provide docu- Greater Wilshire Neighborhood los fELIZ perience in successfully de- mentation. Voters will receive Council boardmember and was MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT ploying secure, reliable and secret voting codes, once veri- a candidate in the recent Los transparent elections all over fied, in order to cast a ballot. Angeles City Council District 4 FOR MORE INFO CHECK US OUT AT the world, delivering both on- Telephone voting, as well as election to replace Tom La- LOSFELIZMOMSCLUB.ORG line and best practice paper the traditional in-person vot- Bonge.

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SHOOTING from page 7 Local Private Schools Ranked community. The LAPD issued a state- High For Challenging Curricula ment after the incident saying The Lycée International de and AICE tests perform sig- the officers’ actions after the Los Angeles (LILA) was ranked nificantly better in college be- shooting were according to 12th in the Washington Post’s cause the courses give students department procedure. 2015 list of America’s most chal- a chance to experience what’s De Leon’s family has said lenging private high schools. to come: heavy college reading the LAPD is trying to portray Loyola High School of Los An- lists and long, analytical col- their loved one as a “criminal,” geles was ranked 35th. lege examinations. when he is not. “He’s just a fa- The Washington Post list LILA is an international ther,” William said. is derived from the number preschool-12th grade French Additionally, family mem- of Advanced Placement (AP), immersion school with a cam- bers and others have ques- International Baccalaureate pus in Los Feliz. tioned why Palacios and his (IB) and Advanced Interna- Loyola, located near partner were not wearing a Walter De Leon is shown here holding his daughter Gisselle when she was about tional Certificate of Educa- downtown Los Angeles on body camera, after the LAPD’s three months old. Photo courtesy: Gisselle De Leon. tion (AICE) tests taken at the Venice Boulevard, is a Jesuit Police Commission approved was a gentle, funny man and a Griffith Park the day of the schools by seniors. Catholic High School that is their use in April. Los Ange- hard worker and that the offi- shooting. Both previously According to experts, celebrating its 150th year in les Mayor Eric Garcetti an- cers’ account, that he was act- served in the LAPD’s Gen- students who take the AP, IB 2015. nounced in December that ing aggressively immediately eral Services Department, a the department would be buy- before the shooting, is out of unit that patrols city facilities, ing every LAPD officer, some character. which merged with the LAPD 7,000, body cameras. Some witnesses, however, in 2013. According to authorities, According to a spokesperson for the LAPD, both officers received full police training, as any sworn officers of the department would. The shooting is currently being investigated internally. Findings will be reviewed by LAPD Police Chief Char- lie Beck, the Office of the Inspector General and the LAPD Board of Commis- sioners. Family members have retained two sets of legal counsel on the matter. De Family, friends and locals waved gray towels in honor of De Leon who remains in Leon’s mother and sister have critical condition. Photo: Allison B. Cohen retained the firm Geragos and Geragos, the firm led by according to media reports, famed O.J. Simpson attorney the roll out of the technology is have come forward saying Mark Geragos. still underway. Some LAPD pa- they, too, believed De Leon Anyone who witnessed trol cars already have mounted was carrying a gun. the shooting or its aftermath cameras. The one the officers Police said Palacios and can call (213) 486-5230. were driving June 19th did not. his partner were patrolling William said his father

Walter De Leon’s mother at the walk in her son’s honor June 27. Family members say there was a reason their loved one was attempting to flag down a LAPD pa- trol car when he was shot. Photo: Allison B. Cohen.

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[Mother of Invention] For all the sports parents for the kids who come back who spend their weekends bruised and battle-scarred, “Team Players” Aren’t Born That Way sweating on the sidelines, and that is the true endgame. By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist

At some point as they enter in 109-degree San Bernardino off the field patting each other adulthood, our kids will prob- heat, I try to remind myself of on the back ably field the standard Human the payoffs in terms of team- I asked one of the soc- Local Students Earn Scholarships Resources question, “Are you a work, camaraderie, and self- cer dads, Bobby Salomon, for from McDonald’s Charity team player?” confidence. his take on youth sports. He What I’ve found in my There may be future aca- grew up in Montreal playing Puja Devi and Hana Since 1990, the Southern career is that regardless of the demic benefits as well. Ac- hockey, soccer, and baseball Park, both of John Marshall California chapter of RMHC team—not just traditional cording to Livestrong.com, and had aspirations of playing High School and Alejandro has awarded more than $5.2 playing on a high school hockey professionally. Hernandez of Loyola High million in scholarship funds sports team increases a young Bobby is one of the most School, have received college to more than 3,200 local woman’s chances of graduat- nurturing sports dads I’ve met scholarships from Ronald students. Local McDonald’s ing from college by 41 percent. and he helped put it all in per- McDonald House Charities operators pay for all adminis- And it goes further. As spective. (RMHC) of Southern Cali- trative costs of the scholarship young athletes continue on “Talent is just one of the fornia. program including producing past school, they carry add- factors that go into achieving The local chapter of and distributing the applica- ed benefits into the working success at the highest levels,” RMHC awarded $362,000 in tions and hosting the recipient world. An impressive number he said. “Heart and passion scholarships for 115 recently recognition event. of CEOs from the likes of win the big games.” graduating exceptional high The charity provides hous- Whole Foods, IBM, Bank of He then summed it all up: school seniors residing in Los ing and services for families America, and GM all played “If you love yourself, you may Angeles, Orange, Riverside in crisis with children facing college sports. lose, but you can never fail.” and Ventura counties. medical illness. Hewlett-Packard CEO, Meg Whitman played not one but four high school sports. “When I’m pulling a The columnist’s daughter, Amalia business team together,” she once wrote, “I still use those sports but chess teams, debate basketball aphorisms … squads, and glee clubs—true ‘Let’s pass the ball around a team players have played com- little before game time. Do petitively at some point, some- we need man-to-man or zone where. defense?’” Recently, my daughter’s Teams are huge confi- soccer team of 8-year-old girls dence-boosters. As a devout won their first tournament. ballplayer and youth coach, The girls were ecstatic, as were my husband revels in “the mo- the parents and coaches who ment they get it”—when a kid spent many a weekend ferry- makes his first basket, gets his ing them all over So-Cal. first base-hit, or scores her first We spent the previous sea- goal. son getting run over by teams I’ve seen the look on their from the Inland Empire— faces in that moment, too, and who have sports fields like it’s that noticeable, like watch- Iowa has cornfields—but the ing a flower bud unfold before Hollywood FC girls’ team had your eyes. now officially “arrived,” with My daughter’s team has gold medals to prove it. given her a unique kind of While no one would deny confidence. It has also put her it’s fun to win, we all know in the company of other young it’s not the real prize in youth girls who, together, create a sports. The endgame is some- fierce dynamic of competitive thing much bigger. instinct, emotional strength, Watching kids blossom physical toughness, speed, and through sports is not easy. It’s smarts. fraught with competition, dra- They get knocked down, ma, injuries, and crying. and get right back up. Wheth- When I’m on the sidelines er they win or lose, they come

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Fixing Sidewalks Like Matterhorns Apartment Owners at Standstill based Apartment Owners As- soc. “If there’s no new code for Has Sky High Costs Over Retrofitting Buildings them to follow, what are they By Julie Walmsley, Ledger Contributing Writer supposed to do?” City & community deciding who pays for Regarding who should repairing 11,000 miles worth Los Angeles City Coun- of buildings to prevent such foot the cost, Faller told the By Julie Walmsley, Ledger Contributing Writer cilmembers are evaluating damage. city council last October when methods to pay for the ret- Silver Lake property earthquake safety was being Sidewalk repairs at De- policies and makes recom- rofitting of thousands of at- owner, Jackie Penn bought discussed, apartment owners Longpre Park—located at mendations to the Los Angeles risk buildings citywide while his 4-unit building on Teviot don’t need any additional fi- DeLongpre and Cherokee City council. many property owners are at Street in 1993. nancial burdens. avenues—are underway, “Fix and release” is one of a standstill, concerned their While his property passed “[The City Council] with more scheduled near seven possibilities that could properties are unsafe, but un- a mandatory city inspection, spend other people’s money. the Los Feliz Library, the become law. Currently, city sure when, and at what cost, he is still concerned for its They’ve never run a business. Griffith Park Adult Com- agencies are hearing public earthquake modifications can earthquake safety as it was They don’t understand… what munity Center and at nearby comment on the issue at vari- be accomplished. constructed in 1948 and sits their policies mean,” he said. Friendship Auditorium, ac- ous community meetings that Experts warn that “The on a hill. Previously, it was expected cording to the Los Angeles will conclude in late July. Big One,” meaning an He said he is also worried the city would release a list of Bureau of Engineering. Other options include earthquake larger than any about the cost of having it ret- impacted buildings last Janu- The Greater Wilshire property owners assuming Los Angeles has ever expe- rofitted if the city ordinance ary. That information has Neighborhood Council wants complete financial responsi- rienced, is not a matter of passes. been delayed, according to Jeff the city to fund sidewalk re- bility, sharing half the cost of if, but when. They use im- Without such clar- Millman, a spokesperson for pairs for homeowners by is- repairs with the city and one ages of the 1994 Northridge ity, many multi-unit property Garcetti. suing bonds and says an inde- option that would make the earthquake for reference, owners, fearing their buildings Currently, there are mul- pendent oversight committee city completely responsible for including photos of cars in are unsafe, are at a standstill, tiple motions by various city should monitor the program, the repairs. carports and subterranean not able to prepare financially councilmembers being con- according to a letter from the A California law enacted garages squashed by build- if the ordinance is passed. sidered regarding how the council. in 1911 imposed repair obliga- ings not properly fortified to City officials currently have no retrofitting can be funded. At issue is a recent city re- tion on property owners, but withstand an earthquake of timeline for such a decision. Issuing new city bonds to port indicating there are cur- a 1973 federal grant provided Northridge’s 6.8-magnitude. “[Owners] can only know pay for part or all of it is one rently an estimated 11,000 funds to the city to assume the The United States Geolog- [now] if they’re up to [exist- possibility as well as splitting miles of buckling sidewalk— entire cost. The funding only ical Survey’s (USGS) widely ing] code,” said Dan Faller, the cost of retrofitting with pushed into crests and dips lasted a few years and a 1974 respected earthquake expert president of the Van Nuys- property owners. from overgrown tree roots— revision to the Los Angeles Dr. Lucy Jones has previously citywide. Municipal Code created an warned the Los Angeles City The topic of why Los exception for tree root dam- Council that the damage of Congratulations Los Feliz Ledger on your 10th Birthday! the 1994 Northridge earth- Angeles has so many broken age, a significant portion of Sunset Hall - Curriculum and Advocacy sidewalks has long been de- the damage throughout the quake, actually does not ap- bated but was revived recently city, and with that exemption, proach the likely damage, re- Thanks to our ad sponsor Sunset Hall. They offer... Programs for Conversational with new urgency when the the uneven patches of concrete ported at $48 million and 57 lost lives, of an expected quake free-thinking seniors Spanish at GPACC on city committed to spending proliferated. (323) 660-5277 Mondays at 1:30pm $1.4 billion on repairing side- A ballot measure to issue along the San Andreas fault. walks due to a settlement in new state bonds to fund re- According to Jones, in the Griffith Park Adult Community Center Calendar an American with Disabili- pairs in the late 1990s failed. event of another major quake, she estimates one in 16 build- There will be no General Meetings at ties Act (ADA) lawsuit that After that, local lawmakers Friendship Auditorium in July and August. claimed broken sidewalks de- used $9 million out of the ings will be damaged. The next meeting will be September 16, 2015 nied access and mobility to the city’s budget to tackle the Currently, city officials are preparing to force apartment New: Yoga and Strength Training with Maruca Medina, disabled. issue. But that only made a Wednesdays through July 29th, $5/session A few options have been dent, fixing 46 miles of bro- owners, by an ordinance, to retrofit an unknown number Overnight Trips with Great Western Tours: floated to fix the sidewalks, -in ken sidewalk. “Russian River to the Sea,” 9/20-9/24 cluding what’s called “fix and Finally, the city imple- “Three Day Motor Coach Get Away – LA to Laughlin release,” where the city pays mented a cost-sharing pilot and Grand Canyon,” 10/18-10/20 for the first repair of a side- program in 2005, the “50/50 Call GPACC at (323) 644-5579 for more information For information on trips, call Doris Slater, (323) 667-1879 walk and the property owner Program,” which is now up Advertise in the thereafter. again for reconsideration, in The Lunch Program: Lunch is served 5 days a week at the Center. Both the GWNC and which property owners’ side- Los Feliz Ledger $2 donation for those over 60 years. $4 for less than 60 years. the Mid City Neighborhood walks were fixed faster if they Daily lunch served at 12 pm. Coffee and sign-in at 10:30. (323) 644-5536 Council support this option, split the costs with the city. For Information on the Griffith Park Adult Community as does the Los Angeles Ad- But funds for that plan were Club and getting a newsletter, call Stephanie Vendig at ministrative Officer, which depleted, according to the city, (323) 667-3043, or e-mail at [email protected] assesses costs of proposed city just four years later. GPACC is located at 3203 Riverside Dr., just south of Los Feliz Bl.

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[SENIOR MOMENTS] HOMELESS from page 6 Camacho, like Prendergast, such as a tent, bedding, boxes has noticed an influx of several Volunteering as Part of your Retirement Plan or shopping carts—if they are new homeless people in the area By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist on streetwalks or in city parks. over the past few weeks. Both Manuel Camacho, who cite recent sweeps in Hollywood When you as we move into retirement through volunteering, either co-owns Replay Vintage, next as one of many causes. retire, the . In her 1976 book, Passages, to learn something new or door to Una Mae’s, said he “A huge coalition came in t r a n s it i o n about the predictable crises to use your own expertise to has had fewer problems with and pushed the homeless out of from work of adult life, Gail Sheehy help someone else. I know a homeless people entering the Hollywood and into Los Feliz,” to leisure promoted the need to be able woman who always gets to store and disturbing custom- Prendergast said. She expressed can be diffi- to let go of each stage, and her weekly bridge game at ers. He chalks that up to his concern that more coalitions cult. When to “find fresh responses” for GPACC, but she also vol- own skill interacting with might push the homeless into you are at work, your life is the next one. Work provided unteers at the Hope Street them, due to his past experi- other neighborhoods—a con- driven by factors demanding attributes that were good for Margolis Family Center at ence working with special cern which Camacho echoed. that you need to do this or us—meaning, purpose, en- California Medical Hospi- needs children. However, he “When you start sweeping manage that. When you re- gagement with others, and tal where she helps organize said he has had issues with a an area,” Camacho said, the tire, suddenly, you are “your achievement. What is the a book drive or mentors a metal sandwich board he used homeless will just “go to the own boss.” You set your own “fresh response” that will al- group of children. to place on the sidewalk to at- next one. And [Los Feliz] hap- priorities and are in charge low these attributes to con- GPACC has started to tract potential customers. pens to be the next one.” of your own time. It’s a shift tinue in our retirement stage? partner with LA Works, a “I can’t put it out any- Organizations like Peo- that can be liberating or dis- One response is to pur- nonprofit organization that more,” Camacho said. “One ple Assisting the Home- orienting. sue new hobbies or interests matches volunteers with or- man, if he’s off his meds, will less (PATH), who received Today, the notion that a that you didn’t have time to ganizations that need help. kick it. Most of the time when $75,000 in additional fund- person retires to the rocking explore before. And if your They launched RSVP, a pro- they’re acting up, it’s because ing last summer from Los chair to watch the world go work gave you an opportuni- gram focused on volunteers they’re off their meds.” Angeles City Councilmember by is considered dangerous ty to gain expertise or experi- 55 and over. RSVP is funded According to Camacho, Mitch O’Farrell, who repre- for long term health. Be- ence, it could be shared with by the same federal agency the man is a regular and has sents parts of Hollywood, and cause our life span is increas- others. For example, at the that supports AmeriCorps, kicked the sign more than the East Hollywood Los Feliz ing, the old adage of “use Griffith Park Adult Commu- Vista, and Senior Corps. once—though he is not the Homeless Coalition (EHLF- it or lose it” is the mantra. nity Center (GPACC) there Instead of looking only one who disturbs it. HC) hope to help. When Social Security was is a man who was a tailor around by yourself for a vol- Camacho said a home- “We recently finished our created in the 30s, you were during his work life. In his unteer activity, you can come less woman, also a regular, has fundraising campaign and have expected to live only a few retirement, he has joined a to GPACC, directly enroll picked up the sign and thrown gone into contract with PATH more years after your first quilting group. Now, he’s in RSVP, and get assistance it against the glass storefront for homeless outreach services retirement check. Now, the sharing his skill, and creating to find the appropriate vol- on more than one occasion. in the area,” said EHLFHC idea of retiring too early may beautiful quilts that he never unteer opportunity of your He said he feels lucky Chair Dana Cremin. “They are be problematic for our pock- had a chance to make in his choice. You can also go to the sign has never broken the in the process of hiring now and et books. younger life. laworks.com/rsvp or call at glass, but decided it was safer we should have a dedicated van There is another reality Another response is (323) 244-6510. not to leave it outside at all. by July 1st.

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[A Dog’s Life] Community Gathering Now Around This Fire Dog Walking with Wag! By Julie Walmsley, Ledger Contributing Writer By Jennifer Clark, Ledger Columnist SILVER LAKE—The Michel- community uses When I heard handed her the leashes to my torena Elementary School of the oven, like about the re- two dogs, Reba and Dingo, garden now has a wood-fired to cook food in cent launch of Wag!—the and off they went. “cob” oven to cook food that the event of a Uber-esque service for dog I was able to track my is grown in its garden, a dream power-outage walking—I had to try it out. dogs’ Wag! walk in real time of the garden’s creators since during a natural I downloaded the mobile on the app. Thirty minutes plans for the space were drawn disaster. More app, set up a dog profile and and one mile later, Reba and in 2009. immediately, in a matter of minutes I had Dingo came back happy and Cob is a combination of however, the booked my first walk. tuckered out. earth and other organic ma- oven will be used So, how does it work? Soon after the walk’s com- terials. The Micheltorena oven for community Once you enter your location, pletion, I received a report. My was partially constructed with potlucks. you’ll see icons of dog walkers dogs received an A- because bricks from a nearby vacant Amy Clarke, in your neighborhood. Each Dingo was momentarily nippy lot across Sunset Boulevard. also of the SLNC dog walker—who is back- with other dogs. A barrel, positioned horizon- and an early pro- ground checked, insured and Dog walks cost $20 for a tally across the oven, serves as ponent of first bonded—has a video profile 30-minute walk and each ad- a canopy that traps heat from Micheltorena’s that tells you a little bit about ditional dog is $5. Ten cents a wood fire below, creating an garden and now them. for every mile walked gets do- oven that can reach tempera- its oven, said the The app also shows the nated to Best Friends Animal tures up to 800-degrees—ide- projects had al- number of walks they’ve gone Society. al for cooking pizza. ready served the on with the company. You can I found the whole experi- Locals helped construct community, be- book a walk for your dog daily, ence to be so convenient, and the oven in June, led by cob ex- cause they aug- pert Miguel Elliott, who is now ment student’s weekly or as a one-time event. I know my dogs had a blast. I Silver Lake Neighborhood Council representative and Shelly, with 59 walks will definitely use them again. nicknamed, “Sir Cobalot.” life sciences cur- Micheltorena Elementary School garden volunteer under her belt, was our dog You can find Wag! at wag- Elliott has used cob to ricula in the James Bigelow (back) helped to construct the oven un- construct a classroom for a classroom. der the guidance of cob construction expert Miguel El- walker. When she arrived, I walking.com. liott (front), on June 20 in the garden. Photo: Julie Walmsley. Huntington Park elementary “They really school and for other ovens get it. They point at San Francisco Waldorf to the bees and go ‘Those are Wurmfeld said. Beachwood Locals Want Daily School and at a sustainability pollinators,’” Clarke said. The oven can cook any- center in Oakland. He advo- Herman-Wurfeld volun- thing, but at such high tem- Parking Restrictions To Fend Off cates cob construction be- teers at the site every Wednes- peratures, it’s ideal for pizza, Hollywood Sign Visitors cause of its low cost, its ease day and also sees the students’ something the Micheltorena of use and because it absorbs enthusiasm and respect for the kids are looking forward to. By Allison B. Cohen surrounding toxins, making garden. They’ve been patiently it a useful element of urban “They don’t trample the waiting on the oven’s funding, gardens. beds. They each have a fa- from a $1,700 grant from the On a recent sunny Sat- vorite place. And they now SLNC and its construction. urday, the Silver Lake Neigh- understand recycled water. “They see me on campus borhood Council’s (SLNC) They ask to water something and ask, ‘When are we getting Charles Herman-Wurmfeld and I tell them to go get the our pizza?’” Herman-Wurm- noted potential for several recycled and they go, ‘Oh,’” feld laughed.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES 43rd Annual LOS ANGELES—The Los An- en Drive, Lechner Place, Hol- geles City Council voted June lyridge Drive, Rockcliff Drive, Cancer Convention 8th, 11-0, for the city’s Dept. Deronda Drive and Mulhol- of Transportation to provide land Highway. FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONALS recommendations for expand- According to the council ing parking restrictions for motion by Los Angeles City Sept. 5, 6, & 7, 2015 residential areas near the Hol- Councilmember Tom La- • LECTURES lywood Sign. Bonge, increasing those hours Sat., Sun. & Mon. – Labor Day Weekend • MOVIES Additionally, the council’s is necessary because tourists • EXHIBITS vote asks the Los Angeles Fire continue to park on neighbor- SHERATON UNIVERSAL (Across from Universal Studios Hollywood) Dept. to advise the council, if hood streets while visiting the the restrictions are expanded Hollywood Sign. Meet Recovered Cancer Patients with Encouraging Reports to daily, on the implications “As the popularity of LEARN ABOUT THE PREVENTION & CONTROL OF CANCER for emergency access in the area. the Hollywood Sign and the THROUGH NUTRITION, TESTS & NON-TOXIC CANCER THERAPIES SUCH AS At issue is the request by Griffith Park continued to -in LAETRILE, GERSON, HOXSEY, POLY-MVA, ENZYMES & IMMUNOTHERAPY the Hollywoodland Home- crease with the public and tour- FROM MEDICAL DOCTORS, CLINICAL RESEARCHERS, owners Assoc. who wants the ists, street parking has impacted NUTRITIONISTS & AUTHORS. area’s current weekday only the immediate area,” according ALSO, LEARN ABOUT CHELATION, DMSO, OXYGEN, only parking restrictions ex- to LaBonge’s motion. HERBAL, CELLULAR & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC THERAPIES. panded to daily in five existing Residents of the area asked IN ADDITION, NATURAL THERAPIES FOR HEART, DIABETES, preferential parking districts. LaBonge during a commit- ARTHRITIS, MS & EYE DISEASES. Only residents who pay tee meeting in May to push CEU’s for Nurses & Dentists $40.00/Day For All Events an annual fee to the city for a through the amendment dur- $45.00/Day placard are permitted to park ing his final weeks in office. For Doctor Referrals and Programs contact: on the street during select LaBonge’ last day in office was CANCER CONTROL SOCIETY hours in preferential parking June 30th. (323) 663-7801 • www.cancercontrolsociety.com districts. Any change in the prefer- The five districts being ential parking would require See the movies: proposed for expanded hours the approval of at least 67% of “Hoxsey Cancer Therapy,” “Nature’s Answer to Cancer” include Rodgerton Drive, residents in each of the park- and “What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Cancer” Hosted by Eddie Albert Ledgewood Drive, Woodhav- ing districts.

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OIL SPILL from page 1 In 2011 and 2012, various ma and Kansas prompted the Local IH Diver Takes First Place The spill covered an area agency site visits to a Plains All action. about half a mile in diameter, American facility in Oklaho- Prior to the Atwater Vil- in CIF according to the LAFD. Two ma revealed above ground oil lage and Santa Barbara spills, By Bridgette Webb, Ledger Contributing Writer

The Los Angeles Fire Dept. (LAFD) contained the 10,000-gallon oil spill in Atwater Village near the border of Glendale on May 15, 2014. The strip club pictured has not yet reopened and has a lawsuit against the oil transportation company pending. The LAFD was the only government agency, on any level, to quantify the spill. Photo: Jaime Moore, LAFD. people were transported to the tanks improperly maintained local residents and Los An- hospital with unknown condi- and repaired and that the site geles City Councilmember tions. Full economic damage lacked procedures, including Joe Buscaino had concerns is not known. fire equipment, in the event of about possible oil storage and an emergency. transportation at a private San Senior Olivia Rosendahl is pictured here with her Immaculate Heart High School Federal regulations re- Diving Coach Maureen Rodriguez. Photo: Courtesy of Immaculate Heart quire companies report spills, Plains All American con- Pedro facility that Plains All like the one that happened in tested aspects of the viola- American leases. Atwater Village. tions, but eventually paid a re- Buscaino, in 2012, had LOS FELIZ—Immaculate in the fall and will continue But the Atwater spill is duced civil penalty of just over hoped the city could purchase Heart High School (IH) se- her diving while in college. not included in a federal data- $100,000 on May 22nd, three the land to have more control nior Olivia Rosendahl took Additionally, according base where such filings occur. days after the four-mile-wide over safety measures but the first place at the California In- to school officials, Rosendahl terscholastic Federation (CIF) has represented the United State Diving Championships States at the 2014 interna- Prior to the Atwater Village and Santa Barbara spills, local on May 22nd in Clovis, CA. tional aquatics competition residents and Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino Rosendahl is the first IH organized by the Federation athlete ever to win a state title Internationale de Natataion, had concerns about possible oil storage and transportation at of any kind. otherwise known as FINA, an a private San Pedro facility that Plains All American leases. “I am in awe of her tal- international organization recent and energy and I am so ognized by the Olympics for honored to be her high school its international aquatics com- Requests for comment spill at Refugio State Beach motion languished, eventually coach,” said Maureen Rodri- petitions. She has also compet- from the agency that main- in Santa Barbara. Coast guard expiring earlier this year. guez, the IH varsity diving ed at the World Junior Cham- tains the federal database, officials have reportedly said Now Plains All American’s coach, who also serves as the pionships in Penza, Russia and the Pipeline and Hazardous about 21,000 gallons from negligence has literally floated school’s athletic director, in a at the Pan-American Olympic Materials Safety Division, a that spill have flowed into the back to Buscaino. Tar balls press release. Festival in Mexico City in division of the federal Dept. Pacific. linked to the Santa Barbara spill Rosendahl beat out 28 2014. of Transportation, were not According to the Envi- appeared in the waters off his other divers in the competi- This summer Rosendahl returned. ronmental Protection Agency South Bay district in June. tion, earning 517 points. No will dive with a team repre- Plains All American has, (EPA), Plains All American Whether he’ll seek to re- other female diver at the event senting the United States at however, been cited by the fed- agreed to spend $41 million vive his motion is unclear. scored in the 500-point range. the World University Games, eral safety division in the past, for pipeline upgrades as terms Calls to Buscaino were not re- Rosendahl was also the only in Gwangju, Korea, second including in the aftermath of for a settlement agreement turned on deadline. diver to score a perfect 10 on only in prestige to the Olym- a 2011 spill in Texas over the with the EPA and was fined Councilmember Mitch any dive. pic Games. failure of gathering informa- $3.25 million. Ten crude oil O’Farrell, whose district in- According to IH school Rosendahl has also qual- tion and reporting that inci- spills between 2004 and 2007 cludes Atwater Village, de- officials, Rosendahl will -at ified for the 2016 Olympic dent. in Texas, Louisiana, Oklaho- clined to comment. tend Northwestern University trials. Y O U R S O L U T I O N F O R C O M P L E T E S E N I O R C A R E

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Immaculate DEMO from page 3 for $600,000 in 2012, accord- RYU from page 5 funding for completion. Also, all in opposition to the de- ing to public records. Some district commu- there the Greek Theater “de- Heart School molition plan by property “Those houses presented nity leaders have asked CD4, bacle,” as Laib called it, where Has a New owner Gohar Afifi, who also as old and run-down have in emails, “Is the whole office the city chose neither compa- runs Celebrity Cleaners, a been rented for years and on vacation? Aren’t you still nies Nederlander or AEG to President dry cleaning business that people who live in them love community facing city em- manage the concert venue and has remained open during the them,” the LFIA’s Myer said. ployees? Come on guys, this opted to do it itself. bank’s construction. The new “Los Feliz is a charming old is beyond pathetic,” and, “We “I think it’s a really, really Citibank branch, which is re- neighborhood and we love have had zero response on this careless experiment,” he said of locating from a larger space a charming old houses.” from your office to any of our the city’s recreation and parks few blocks north, is scheduled Some locals at the hearing emails.” department now, at least tem- to open in September. urged another city agency— According to members of porarily, assuming the iconic In an interview, James the zoning administration— the LFNC, LaBonge’s office venue’s management. went “radio silent” more than But Laib mostly praised six months ago and one staffer LaBonge. described the office to a local “We seemed to get what David Ryu, the councilmember-elect neighborhood councilor as in we needed to get done,” he who took office July 1st, has also “chaos.” said. “He listened and he was Maureen Shannon Diek- spoken out against the homes being mann became the president of demolished for parking. Immaculate Heart (IH) middle and high school July 1st. According to members of the LFNC, She succeeds President Ju- LaBonge’s office went “radio silent” lie Sheehan McCormick, who Crisp, a representative for Afi- to halt the demolition until a has served in several capacities fi, said the houses are architec- proper application for rezon- more than six months ago and at the school over the past 30 turally insignificant and both ing is submitted and an ad- one staffer described the office to years, and retired after leading are run down. equate environmental review the school for the last seven “These buildings are not is conducted. a local neighborhood councilor years. historically important. They David Ryu, the council- as in “chaos.” Diekmann most recently are not on any historic register member-elect who took office was the executive director of and they have no architectural July 1st, has also spoken out early childhood education significance,” he said. against the homes being de- for the Los Angeles Unified Crisp produced two shoe- molished for parking. School District, where she boxes containing what he According to the city of- As LaBonge’s former chief responsive.” oversaw federally funded pro- said were 652 petitions from ficials, any decision on the of staff Carolyn Ramsay ran Laib and others predict grams. nearby neighbors in favor of project is also being delayed to fill his seat—facing off, but Ryu will bring more profes- According to an IH press tearing down the homes for until Ryu can provide more coming up short against Ryu sional management skills to release, Diekmann graduated the parking lot. He said 39 of feedback. in the general election—mem- the job, as opposed to La- from the school in 1969, and the signatures are from local Renee Weitzer, who bers of LaBonge’s staff such Bonge’s often informal and both of her daughters, Shan- business owners in the imme- worked as LaBonge’s planning as Greater Wilshire Area field exuberant approach. Oth- non and Mary Kathleen also diate area. deputy and is staying on in the deputy Ben Seinfeld who vol- ers have pointed to Ryu’s graduated from the school in “We went out and can- position under Ryu, said the unteered on Ramsay’s cam- choice of a strong campaign 2005 and 2007, respectively. vassed for these,” said Crisp as councilmember’s office would paign—giving a perception, team that helped him win She served as president of he produced the shoe boxes at submit a comment in opposi- some say, they were more fo- the office as well as his re- the school’s Parent Council and the hearing. tion to the demolition. cused on that than their cur- cent appointment of Sarah was also on the board of the But several local residents, “We are opposed to the rent responsibilities. Dusseault, a former policy its Alumnae Association. Ad- including Randy Myer, co- variance that is proposed LaBonge scoffs at criticism advisor to now Mayor Eric ditionally, for the past several chair of the zoning committee to use a residential lot for his office became distracted Garcetti as an indication the years, Diekmann has been a of the Los Feliz Improvement parking. I don’t think they during Ramsay’s long cam- 39-year-old is willing to sur- member of Immaculate Heart’s Assoc., (LFIA) challenged can have parking on a resi- paign to succeed him, saying round himself with strong Board of Trustees and the chair their validity. dential lot by right,” said he and his office worked with independent thinkers. of its education committee. “The signatures that you Weitzer. the City Ethics Commission “We will have more pre- Ruth Anne Murray, chair have,” Myer said, “I happen to Last November, the Los to follow all campaign rules. dictable business in the coun- of the IH board, praised know… Those petitions were Feliz Neighborhood Council And he denies any slow- cil district now,” Laib said. Diekmann, and said she was signed by customers coming voted the city deny the appli- ing down at the end of his On his way out of office, uniquely qualified due to her into the cleaners. They really cation to demolish the homes, long tenure. He first became LaBonge made more than “vast experience in the field had no idea what they were which would require the city councilmember for the district $434,000 in transfers to vari- of education,” and her knowl- signing and they are not nec- grant a variance to the prop- in 2001. ous projects June 17th, about edge and understanding of the essarily people that live in that erty owner changing the prop- “I wish there was more half of which benefited chari- philosophy, mission and cul- area.” erty’s zoning from residential time,” he said. “In the last year, ties. As this money would have ture of the school. Afifi bought the houses to commercial. I’ve worked harder than ever rolled over to Ryu’s budget, this before. I am very proud of the act left some constituents frus- work I’ve done in our district.” trated. Salon Owner Says New Owner Jeffs purchased the prop- President of the Los Fe- “We’ve been waiting for erty on April 24th for a price liz Improvement Association years for these left turn arrows Chris Laib said he has no- Wants to “More than Double” Rents that could not be confirmed at that were promised to the complaints about LaBonge By Allison B. Cohen press time. A call to Jeffs was community once again back in as other neighborhoods have, not returned for comment. February,” said Cindy Chvatal HILLHURST AVENUE—The to move,’” Geevargis said. pointing to LaBonge’s living president of the Hancock Park The impending change at owner of Transcend Salon According to Geevargis, in the neighborhood as a clear Homeowners Assoc. “And in the property comes at a time says he must vacate 1946 Hill- he has been paying $3,800 a benefit. the past couple days Tom’s just when St. Mary of the Angels hurst Ave. by July 25th after month for the location, next “He has a well-earned rep- been giving away money to his Church officials are in negotia- the building was sold in April door to the popular Mustard utation for being accessible,” pet projects.” tions for a new tenant at the Ci- and the new property owner is Seed Café. said Laib. “Anytime I wanted LaBonge had one in- raising his rent. Geevargis said he believes tibank Building at Finley Ave. to see Tom, all I had to do was person meeting with Ryu According to salon owner, his business is only impacted The church, which owns go to Mt. Hollywood at 5 in leading up to the transition Ashoor Geevargis Geevargis, currently as his lease was up the building, was considering the morning and I could hike in which the exiting council the new owner is seeking “more for renewal in June. a BevMo! for the site, but ne- with him.” member said he told him to than double” the current rent “The new property owner gotiations snagged when the li- But Laib did point to un- follow his gut. for the space, which he said, he wants something more like quor store wanted to be opened finished projects he’d hoped Ryu is a “very smart in- has leased for 33 years. $8,000 a month,” he said. “It’s later than the church desired. would be finished by now. dividual and he works hard,” “I told him, ‘I beg your mer- devastating. 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