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Volume 22 No. 7 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities February 16, 2012 Students Build Their Vision of WeHo District Delays Drastic n Elem. School Allows Children to Show Cuts to Education Architectural Skills n Adult Education, Early Childhood and By AAron Blevins Arts Programs Could Face Elimination here is a vacant lot at the By edwin folven The decision came after loud corner of Sunset Avenue protests were held over the last and Hammond Street, and T he Los Angeles Unified week outside LAUSD headquarters some students at West Hollywood School District (LAUSD) downtown. Hundreds of demon- Elementary School have plenty of Board of Education voted strators called for funding to be ideas for future development T Tuesday to delay a decision until maintained for educational pro- there. March 13 on budget cuts that could grams. Political figures, celebrities During the inaugural Builder’s eliminate adult education schools, and other well-known public fig- Expo last week in the school audi- force hundreds of teacher layoffs ures testified in opposition to cuts at torium, the students presented and deeply impact arts and early the board meeting Tuesday, includ- models of their ideas. Among child education programs. them were a dog park, doctor’s See LAUSD page 20 office, restaurant, house, ice-skat- ing rink, zoo and a dance studio. Fiona Dubin, 7, and Uma Bajaj, 6, opted for a restaurant called “Clones World”. They weren’t sure how they ended up with that name, but the eatery would serve sushi, pizza, Mexican food and Indian food. photo by Aaron Blevins “We wanted to build it because Johanna Crer (left), and Angel Boyd, both 6, excitedly explain the there’s not much restaurants in the house they designed for a vacant lot. U.S. and around Hollywood,” Fiona explained. tor’s office. Since they disagreed said that in the months prior, the The two said they were excel- on what color the roof should be, students had walked the commu- lent cooks, so they would be will- it is half-black and half-white. nity, taken photos, drawn maps, ing to work in the restaurant. They “A lot of people get sick,” Kiera learned about construction and lis- said it would be known for serving said. “We thought it would be tened to a guest speaker from the food from around the world, par- close to people.” West Hollywood Planning ticularly their favorite, sushi. The presentations were a part of Commission. Six-year-olds Kiera Ashcroft, a four-month project conducted “This is their big culmination,” Isabel Walker and Mayan Spencer by first grade students with help Salgado added. all teamed up to construct a doc- from teacher Miriam Salgado. She See Students page 22 photo by Edwin Folven Demonstrators called for the school board to maintain funding for adult Pawnbroker Named Education Hero education programs during a protest on Feb. 9. Feuer Officially Announces n Local Businessman Discounted Instruments Bid for L.A. City Attorney for Laurel Span School n Assemblyman Wants vacate the city By AAron Blevins attorney’s of- to Return to Local fice. Trutanich lliott Salter doesn’t want to Politics officially lau- make a big deal about it; in nched his cam- his eyes, he simply sold E By edwin folven paign for dis- some used instruments to a local trict attorney on school at a discounted price. To ssembly Member Mike Feb. 9. Feuer those trying to create a band at Assemblyman Feuer (D-Los Angeles) said he now Mike Feuer Laurel Span School, it made all the officially announced his plans to move difference. A plans Tuesday to return to local forward with fundraising and Education Heroes, a new group politics as a candidate in the 2013 meeting with constituents about formed by Laurel parent Harri race for Los Angeles City his latest campaign. James-O’Kelley, recently honored Attorney. “The city attorney plays a cru- Salter. Band teacher Ray Vizcarra Feuer initially launched an cial role ensuring Los Angeles is has been working with Education exploratory campaign for city safe, and that we are creating Heroes to garner the necessary photo courtesy of Harri James-O’Kelley attorney last September to begin solutions to the toughest prob- resources to outfit a band at Laurel, Pawnshop owner Elliott Salter (left) received the Education Hero award raising funds, and said he had lems that we face, including the and through that effort, Vizcarra from school band director Ray Vizcarra. been waiting to make a formal quality of our environment, our teamed up with Salter, who was announcement until current City business climate, and to the qual- happy to oblige. He said band organizers pur- ments, and the school is purchasing Attorney Carmen Trutanich ity of life in our neighborhoods,” “It was the right thing to do,” chased 12 to 15 flutes, eight or 10 only those that Los Angeles Unified decided whether he was going to Feuer said. “I think there is a fun- Salter said. “It’s really sad. With the clarinets and five trumpets from his School District staff members can run for Los Angeles County damental role the city attorney budget cuts, the school takes the hit. West Hollywood pawnshop. Salter repair. District Attorney and potentially See Feuer page 21 That’s just the future.” has a large inventory of used instru- See Education Hero page 22 2 February 16, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press
17 Improv Comedy Klimt, Adele Bloch-Bauer & the econd City Hollywood presents Stolen Portrait That Shook The Art Sthe show “American Imperil” on C a l e n d a r World” on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb 17 at 8 p.m. at the Second Author Anne-Marie O’Connor will City Studio Theatre. The new, original Baroque Music discuss her suspenseful tale of the bat- sketch show is written and performed usica Angelica presents “Bach’s tle to recover a famous Gustav Klimt by the comedy duo, FrankenMatt, MWedding Cantatas” on painting titled “Portrait of Adele comprised of Second City alumni Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at AT&T Bloch-Bauer”. Brown Auditorium, Frank Caeti, of MADtv” and “Reno Center Theater in Los Angeles, and on 5905 Wilshire Blvd. the event is free, 911”, and Matthew Craig, an Emmy- Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. at First but tickets are required. (323)857- nominated writer for “Saturday Night Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica. 6010, www.lacma.org. Live” and “The Office”. The show The baroque music performance will will be performed every Friday at 8 include soprano Mary Wilson, oboist 20 Balance Class p.m. running through April 27. Tickets Gonzalo Ruiz and violinist Cynthia ity View Villa is holding a are $10. 6560 Hollywood Blvd. Roberts. Also on the program is J.S. CBalance and Gait class on (323)464-8542, www.secondcityhol- Bach’s “Concerto for Oboe in D Monday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. The public lywoodshows.com. minor”. Tickets are $29 to $49. AT&T is invited to the free event. 515 N. La Center Theatre, 1150 S. Olive St. Brea Ave. (323)938-2131; ‘All My Sons’ downtown; First Presbyterian Church, www.CityViewVilla.com. 1220 2nd St., Santa Monica. (310)458- he Matrix Theatre is holding a 4504, www.musicaangelica.org Treturn engagement of Arthur 21 Architecture Miller’s play “All My Sons” running Book Party from Friday, Feb. 17 through March 19 Greg Gorman he MAK Center for Art and 18. Joe Keller and Steve Deever, part- Architecture is hosting a book ners in a machine shop during World Book Signing T hotographer Greg Gorman will launch party for “(FC) Two Cabins by War II, knowingly turned out defec- participate in a book signing on JB” on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to tive airplane parts that caused the P Sunday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at l.a. 8:30 p.m. at the Schindler House in deaths of many airmen, and now, the Eyeworks on Melrose Avenue to cele- West Hollywood. Suggested donation past has come back to haunt their fam- brate the publication of his book, is $7. 835 N. Kings Rd. (323)651- ilies. Showtimes are at 8 p.m., Fridays “Framed”. The book is a hardbound 1510, www.MAKcenter.org. and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. survey of Gorman’s portraits for l.a. 7657 Melrose Ave. (323)960-7773, Eyeworks’ ad campaign, and a limited www.matrixtheatre.com. 22 LGBT Lecture edition of the publication will be avail- he City of West Hollywood and able with a signed portrait print by TThe Williams Institute are co- 18 LGBT Comedy Gorman in a custom slipcase. Food sponsoring a lecture titled “What he L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s and refreshments will be provided by Happened to the Employment Non- TLily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Susan Feniger’s Street restaurant. Discrimination Act and how Cultural Arts Center presents the 7407 Melrose Ave. (323)653-8255, Employment Discrimination Still “MisMatch Game” with host Dennis www.laeyeworks.com. Burdens the LGBT Community” on Hensley on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 photo courtesy of Forever Flamenco! Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 6:15 to 8 p.m., and Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the cen- The Fountain Theatre is launching the ninth season of its “Forever Urban Races p.m. in the West Hollywood Library’s ter’s Renberg Theatre. Hensley will be Flamenco!” show on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Barnsdall Gallery Community Room. The Williams ace/LA is holding an installment joined onstage by a panel of film, TV Theatre. The show includes the Los Angeles debut of Compañía Manuel Institute is a think tank on LGBT of its “CityRace Urban Adventure and theater stars performing celebrity de la Cruz (above), recognized internationally as one of most exciting R issues at UCLA School of Law. 625 N. Hunts” titled “Santa Monica: Pacific impersonations and hilarious improv. Flamenco dancers, in guitarist Jason McGuire’s “El Rubio”. The show San Vicente Blvd. (310)267-4382, Park to the Promenade” on Sunday, Tickets are $15. 1125 McCadden Pl. also features singer José Cortés, from Almeria, Spain; dancers Fanny [email protected]. Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. CityRace hunts send (323)860-7300, www.lagaycenter.org. Ara and Melissa Cruz, and Gerardo Morales on cajón. Tickets are $25 teams of two to four players on a to $45. 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323)663-1525 or three-hour, clue-solving adventures www.FountainTheatre.com . 24 Music on the Art Exhibits through L.A.’s many diverse neigh- Queen Mary ack Rutberg Fine Arts presents con- borhoods. Players use brainpower, he 8th annual “Jewlicious Music current exhibits titled “Claire strategy and teamwork to crack codes, J (323)938-5222, www.jackrutbergfin- Recital Hall. 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. and Culture Festival” will be held Falkenstein: An Expansive Universe” solve puzzles and uncover little- T earts.com. (310)506-4522, www.arts.pepper- from Friday, Feb. 24 through 26 on the and “Ruth Weisberg: Now & Then” known facts, while racing against dine.edu. Queen Mary in Long Beach. Billed as running from Saturday, Feb. 18 other teams to be first to the finish with the nation’s largest Jewish weekend through April 28. The Falkenstein Classical Guitar the most correct answers. The Feb. 19 ‘Critter Cub’ cultural event, the festival will feature exhibit includes rare sculptures, paint- he Pepperdine University Fine race sends teams on a search for clues he Natural History Museum of musicians, artists, speakers, activists, ings and drawings, while the Weisberg TArts Division is holding a free through Santa Monica’s downtown Los Angeles County is holding its and more. Performers include Mayim exhibit features works on paper. A classical guitar master class with T and historic pier areas. Cost is $35 per “Critter Club” on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Bialik, of “Blossom” and “Big Bang reception is scheduled for Feb. 18 from Christopher Parkening on Saturday, person. www.racela.com. 10 and 11 a.m. The February install- Theory”; the musical group, The 6 to 9 p.m. 357 N. La Brea Ave. Feb. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Raitt ment is titled “Everybody Loves Aggrolites; as well as comedians Todd Babies”, and participants ages 3 to 5, Art Book Signing Barry and Moshe Kasher. Also includ- with a parent, will learn the turtle love he Los Angeles County Museum ed are Moshav, Wellspring and song, play a matchmaking game, and Tof Art is holding a lecture and Dustbowl Revival. Tickets start at $20. make cute critter crafts. 900 Exposition book signing for “The Lady in Gold, 1126 Queens Hwy. www.jewlicious- Blvd. (213)763-DINO, www.nhm.org. The Tale of a Masterpiece: Gustav festival.com. Let the “Best of LA” consult you today! 9735 Wilshire Blvd. #307, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Call Now For A FREE (310) 623-3330 Consultation! Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 February 16, 2012 Go Ahead and Go Long: Hollywood Rush Benefits Gay & Lesbian Center n Second Annual Show Frisbees, Footballs OK to be Held at Wilshire n County Supervisors published that those activities are now banned. Ebell Theatre Revise Beach “It didn’t seem to make sense By AAron Blevins Regulations to keep that ban in place,” said Carol Baker, public information he baby dragon — passionate By AAron Blevins officer for the county’s Tand fierce, yet sensitive and Department of Beaches and vulnerable. That definition charac- ontrary to some media Harbors. reports, it’s OK to run some terized Hunter Allen and certainly C Joel Bellman, the press deputy applies to those who benefit from deep post-corners on Los for Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Angeles County beaches — as his memorial fund at the L.A. Gay 3rd District, said the ordinance & Lesbian Center. long as it doesn’t endanger the has been around since 1970, and public. Allen, a Bay Area native, took his originally targeted any ball life in Los Angeles in 2008, when The Los Angeles Board of under 10-inches in diameter, or County Supervisors on Feb. 7 his crystal meth addiction and any ball that wasn’t a beach ball. depression hit a crossroad. In hopes revised an ordinance that once According to the revised ordi- prohibited some throwing activi- of preventing the loss of another nance, beachgoers can play family’s loved one, his sister, Zibby ties, such as playing catch with catch in areas established for Frisbees or footballs. The revi- Allen, established The Baby such use, when the person first Dragon Fund — so-named for her sion relaxed those restrictions, obtains a permit, when using a photo courtesy of Hollywood Rush though some media outlets have brother — at the center. See Beach page 22 The fund benefits the center’s Jamie Lynn Sigler, Edi Gathegi and Natalie Zea perform in a musical programs for crystal meth recovery piece directed by Adam Shankman during last year’s show. and youth and mental health ser- City Council Approves DWP vices, resources that lost the major- rewrite the legacy — Hunter’s lega- yielded $85,000 for the fund, and ity of their government funding cy, a legacy that is about hope.” organizers are hoping to top that in shortly after Hunter’s death. To fill The event will be hosted by 2012. Water Rate Increase in the gaps, his friends and family singer Lance Bass and television “It was very successful, consider- created a fundraiser. he Los Angeles City Council increase, remain competitive with personality George Kotsiopoulos. ing it was the first year,” Allen said. The second annual Hollywood on Feb. 8 approved an adjust- other utilities in the region while They will be joined by Trevor Bill McDermott, the L.A. Gay T Rush will be held at 7 p.m. on ment to the city of Los Angeles’ allowing us to proceed with con- Donovan and Gillian Zinser, stars and Lesbian Center’s director of Sunday at the Wilshire Ebell Water Rate Ordinance, an action struction of urgently needed drink- of The CW’s “90210”, among a development, said last year’s per- Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St. The event that will ensure that the Los ing water quality projects. It also host of other actors, directors and formance was “amazing.” He said will feature 40 celebrities who Angeles Department of Water and protects our water customers from writers. The show will be managed the one-act comedies are entertain- write, rehearse and perform a series Power (LADWP) has sufficient paying more over the long-term by by nightKAP entertainment, and ing and benefit a good cause. of 10-minute plays before a live revenues to complete upcoming avoiding significant penalties and the executive producers are Allen, “It’s a very passionate evening,” audience — all within 24 hours. projects necessary to comply with fines that would result from failing Kate Payne and Jason H. Kennedy, McDermott said. “It’s been incredibly satisfying,” federal and state water quality reg- to comply with legal mandates.” one of Hunter’s good friends. He said the center is one of the Allen said. “It’s one way I can keep ulations and meet compliance Compliance with state and feder- Allen said 100 percent of the pro- leaders in meth addiction educa- my life from orbiting around the deadlines. al water quality regulations requires ceeds will benefit The Baby tion. The center develops materials tragedy. …It’s a place for me to The modifications include a 35- major investment in LADWP’s Dragon Fund. Last year’s event See Show page 21 cent increase to the Water Quality water distribution system, includ- Improvement Adjustment Factor, a ing nearly $600 million in new con- component of the rate LADWP tracts that must be awarded in the charges customers for water, which next 12 months. The first of these prior to this adjustment was insuffi- contracts is for the Headworks cient to fund major, legally-man- Reservoir for $218 million, as part dated drinking water quality pro- of LADWP’s compliance require- jects that are the subject of a com- ment to cover, bypass or remove pliance agreement entered into by from service all 10 water reservoirs the LADWP with the California in the Los Angeles basin. Five have Department of Public Health and been covered or bypassed to date, United States Environmental and five more remain — including Protection Agency. Silver Lake and Ivanhoe, which “Keeping the water safe for our will be replaced by the Headworks customers is the water system’s top Reservoir. The modifications to the priority, and to do that we need to Water Rate Ordinance approved by comply with drinking water quality city council on Feb. 8 are subject to regulations,” said LADWP General review by Mayor Antonio Manager Ron Nichols. “Water rates Villaraigosa, and are expected to in Los Angeles, even with this take effect in late March. 4 February 16, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Eight Victims Robbed in Two Hours on Fairfax n Detectives Believe Hold-Ups Were Crimes of Opportunity By edwin folven pair of suspects robbed at least Aeight people during a two-hour period on and around Fairfax Avenue on the evening of Feb. 8, stealing cell phones, necklaces and other small items from victims walking in the area. Det. R. Lopez, with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division, said the rob- beries primarily occurred between 7 photo by Edwin Folven and 9 p.m. along Fairfax Avenue the suspect in the standoff on Wilshire Boulevard last week has between Willoughby Avenue and been charged with attempted murder and being a felon in posses- 6th Street. A couple of the hold-ups sion of a firearm. also occurred on residential streets photo by Edwin Folven near Fairfax Avenue, Lopez added. The robberies occurred along Fairfax Avenue around Beverly Boulevard, The suspects, described as African between Willoughby Avenue and 6th Street. American men between 20 and 25 Suspect Charged for Attempted years old, allegedly targeted people had a gun to intimidate the victims. suspects likely changed clothing who were texting or talking on cell “It was a rare spike in robberies, between the robberies because phones, or may have been otherwise and I don’t think they just hap- some victims described them as Murder at Wilshire and La Brea distracted. pened randomly. In this case, they wearing dark beanie caps or dark “They usually come up from were crimes of opportunity where hoodie-style jackets, while another n Gunman Gave Up a vacant seat while they were rid- behind and would snatch whatever they were successful a couple of victim said one of the suspects was After a More Than ing a bus. they can from the victims,” Lopez times and decided to commit wearing a red “do-rag.” Authorities “There was apparently an said. “In a couple of cases they may more,” Lopez said. “Right now we also said the suspects may have Two-Hour Standoff argument over an available seat, have driven up and got out of a are trying to get video of the area been driving a 1990s tan but no physical confrontation vehicle. We currently have no leads that may have captured the sus- Oldsmobile, with a California By edwin folven occurred,” Garcia added. “As on the suspects and the incidents pects’ images, because we haven’t license plate that included the num- soon as they got off the bus, are all under investigation.” been able to obtain video. We are bers 432. suspect who allegedly shot a words were exchanged and at Lopez described the robberies as still interviewing people, and are Lopez also warned people walk- Avictim at the corner of that point, the suspect pointed a crimes of opportunity, and said the asking that anyone who may have ing in the area at night to be cau- Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea handgun at the victim and shot suspects likely came to the area to seen something will call us.” tious of their surroundings and to Avenue on Feb. 6 over a seat on him in the face.” commit the hold-ups and then left. The suspects were both approxi- walk in well-lit areas. a bus and then engaged police in Garcia said the victim under- No similar robberies have since mately five-feet-eight-inches to Anyone with information is a standoff for more than two went surgery and is receiving occurred in the area, Lopez added. six-feet tall, and around 150 to 190 asked to contact Wilshire Division hours before surrendering to a additional treatment for a gun- No weapons were observed, but pounds. One suspect was described robbery detective R. Lopez at S.W.A.T. team has been shot wound to the jaw. He is cur- the suspects threatened that they as having cornrows. Lopez said the (213)922-8205. arraigned for attempted murder rently recovering. The detective and being a felon in possession of did not know why or how long a firearm. Clark had been it the local area. Det. Sonny Garcia, with the Clark surrendered to S.W.A.T. Architect Accused in Death of Veteran Firefighter Los Angeles Police Department’s officers around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. n architect who designed and try since the Feb. 16, 2011 blaze Hills is believed to have been start- Wilshire Division, identified the 6 near the corner of Wilshire oversaw construction of a that claimed the life of firefighter ed by a fireplace that was designed suspect as Charles Edward Clark, Boulevard and Mansfield A luxury home in the Hollywood Glenn Allen, 61. Allen was killed for outside use only, but was negli- 54. Clark was described as a tran- Avenue. Officers initially tried to Hills where a veteran Los Angeles when a burning ceiling fell on top gently installed indoors. sient, but Garcia said he has a subdue him using beanbag firefighter died in a blaze in of him while he was battling the Prosecutors said Becker designed previous address in San rounds fired from a shotgun, but February, 2011 was charged by the blaze. He had been with the LAFD the home and was the main con- Bernardino. The suspect pleaded Clark ran around the corner of District Attorney’s Office for more than 36 years. tractor. He was charged after not guilty to the two felony hid in a doorway at the Beverly Wednesday with one count of LAFD arson investigators worked investigators found evidence of counts and remains in custody Hills BMW dealership. The involuntary manslaughter. closely with detectives from the grossly negligent construction, with bail set at $1.5 million. S.W.A.T. team arrived and pulled Gerhard Albert Becker, 48, was Los Angeles Police Department’s according to Deputy District Garcia said Clark allegedly an armored vehicle up to the arrested at Los Angeles Robbery-Homicide Division on Attorney Sean Carney, of the shot the victim in the face at a bus doorway. Clark surrendered after International Airport on Feb. 11 the investigation. The fire in the District Attorney’s Office’s Target stop near the corner of Wilshire an hour-long standoff with when he arrived on a flight from multi-level, newly constructed Crimes Division. If convicted, and La Brea after the suspect and S.W.A.T. without further inci- Spain. The defendant, a German home in the 1500 block of Becker faces a four years in state victim got into an argument over See Sspect page 22 national, had been out of the coun- Viewsite Drive in the Hollywood prison.
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6 February 16, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro Launches PGA Golfers Join With Jaseng rofessional golfer K.J. Choi “After I play golf, I get a lot of Pilot Program to P(center), of South Korea, pain in my back, and they tried to appeared at a ceremony Monday at help with massage, but acupuncture Evaluate New the Jaseng Center for Alternative goes deeper to the spine,” Choi said. Medicine on Olympic Boulevard to “After acupuncture, I feel one hun- sign a contract designating Jaseng dred percent better.” Bus Technology as an official medical sponsor for The Jaseng Center, located at PGA players. Choi, who has eight Olympia Medical Center, provides he Los Angeles County PGA wins and 18 wins in profes- non-invasive treatments for spine TMetropolitan Transportation sional golf tournaments worldwide, and joints conditions. Its physicians Authority (Metro) plans to purchase was joined at the ceremony by PGA integrate Korean Eastern medicine up to 30 super low emission buses golfer Jamie Lovemark (left) and with Western science, and offer (SLEBs) and/or zero emission Dr. Joon-shik Shin, founder and acupuncture, herbal medicine, chi- buses (ZEBs) as part of a pilot pro- president of the Jaseng Center. Choi ropractic treatment and physiother- gram to evaluate new technologies said he sought treatment at the cen- apy. The center is located at 5901 for a future bus fleet. ter for back pain two-and-a-half- W. Olympic Blvd. Ste. 500. For The program concept originated years ago, and it helped him information, call (326)677-2000, or in the Office of Mayor Antonio tremendously with his game. visit www.jasengusa.com. photo by Edwin Folven Villaraigosa, who serves as chair of the Metro Board of Directors, and is supported by fellow board mem- bers, L.A. County Supervisors Don Knabe and Michael Antonovich. “We aren’t waiting for the state to tell us that L.A. should be looking into the next generation of buses,” Villaraigosa said. “With this zero emission bus pilot program, we are beginning to lay the foundation for not only a healthier and more sus- tainable environment, but also tomorrow’s cleantech economy and the jobs it will create in Los Angeles.” The pilot program will test emerging technologies such as elec- tric, fuel cell, and next-generation hybrid and alternative-fueled propulsion systems in Metro’s regu- lar fleet to evaluate the suitability for wider adoption. By putting the technologies into operation now, Metro will begin to build a knowl- edge base, technical infrastructure and trained workforce to support wider adoption in coming years. Metro has the largest fleet of com- pressed natural gas buses in the United States, and has not had a diesel bus in their directly operated fleet since 2010. The pilot program will be funded by the Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC), a joint venture between Metro, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles and the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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four administrators and 30 support either the June or November ballot, staff at the school would lose their Cox said, which would generate LAUSD Board Delays Budget Decision jobs. between $200 million and $300 From page 1 “Our hope is that they keep us million for the district annually over intact as much as possible,” Chacon the next five years. The tax would ing City Councilmember Eric support staff members. added. require the support of two-thirds of Garcetti, 13th District; dancer and One of the district’s 30 adult and Approximately 350,000 students the voters in Los Angeles County. choreographer Debbie Allen, and “I think it is about vocational schools impacted by the are enrolled in adult education pro- Cox said whatever decision is Matt Sorum, the drummer for the proposed cuts is Westside Adult the best thing that grams citywide. The annual budget reached at the March 13 board band, Guns N’ Roses. Susan Cox, a School, which is headquartered at for the district’s Division of Adult meeting, it is likely the budget spokesperson for the LAUSD, said could have Fairfax High School. Westside and Career Education is approxi- negotiations would continue in an the decision was postponed until happened. It gives Adult School principal Jim Chacon mately $190 million. Cox said the effort to prevent cuts and layoffs. March to give Superintendent John said the decision Tuesday offered them more time to overall LAUSD budget is $7 bil- “I would imagine they would go Deasy more time to look for ways to hope that a compromise can be lion. on,” Cox added. “Everyday they are close a projected $547 million bud- come up with reached. The proposed cuts could be talking about the budget and how get deficit. LAUSD Boardmember ideas.” “I think it is about the best thing reduced through a parcel tax on we can keep people working.” Steve Zimmer called for the delay. that could have happened,” Chacon “Our partners, our employees, our -Westside Adult School said. “It gives them more time to families have sacrificed more than Principal Jim Chacon come up with ideas.” we ever imagined they would,” Protesters who gathered ahead of Winter Zimmer said. “This amendment cre- the Board meeting Tuesday voiced ates a pathway, builds a moment of cation at the elementary school their concerns about the possible opportunity to work together.” level. A second proposal by Zimmer elimination of the programs. For There is a slim possibility that approved Tuesday calls for a delay many members of the crowd, adult within the next few weeks, the state in sending out warning notices schools are the only means of learn- will come up with additional rev- about layoffs to LAUSD employees ing English or new job skills, or enues for the district, Cox added. until March 8. Cox said they will not obtaining a high school diploma. The current budget plan, which will know until early March how many “I am here to save our schools, now likely be revised, proposed the layoffs might be necessary, but it because if they close the schools, I elimination of adult education, early would likely affect several thousand won’t have any opportunity to childhood education, and arts edu- teachers and administrators, as well learn,” said Marcelo Anderson, 71, who is enrolled in English courses at the Mid City Adult School, locat- ed at 1510 Cambria Street north- west of downtown Los Angeles. “They already cut ten hours a week from our classes, which used to be twenty hours a week. I’ve been tak- ing classes for one year, and it has really helped me.” Matthew Kogan, chair of the Adult Education Committee for United Teachers Los Angeles, which helped organize one of the rallies, said eliminating funding for the schools would be devastating for the local economy. “Adult education helps people get better jobs, stronger paychecks, and finish their education,” Kogan photo by Edwin Folven said. “There will be a tremendous the protesters called for the district board to consider options to making community impact. The Board drastic cuts to adult education. needs to know that they will be hurting a lot of people if they cut adult education.” Chacon said Westside Adult Youth Group Receive LA84 Grants School serves approximately 6,000 students a year, and has an annual he LA84 Foundation recently ketball, softball, soccer and volley- budget of approximately $6 million. Tannounced the awarding of ball programs. For information, He added that if funding were elim- more than $1.5 million in grants to visit www.la84foundation.org. inated, approximately 60 teachers, support 28 youth sports programs in Southern California benefitting more than 46,000 boys and girls. Since 1985, the foundation, which is the legacy of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, has spent more than $200 million to carry out its mission to serve youth through sport and promote an understanding of the role of sport in society. This is more than twice the original endow- ment, $93 million, with which the foundation was created. “There is a wealth of evidence that demonstrates the academic ben- efits to youngsters who participate in sports,” said Anita L. DeFrantz, LA84 Foundation president. “Youngsters who play sports learn the skills of discipline, team work, time management and gain self- confidence. These tools help them succeed in school and in life. It is important that every youngster in Southern California who wishes has the opportunity to participate in sports. We ask others to join our efforts and assist the organizations that are providing those opportuni- ties.” Among the organizations receiv- ing the latest grants is Kids In Sports (KIS). KIS, which received $395,000, supports and coordinates the activities at 11 sports clubs that provide sports programs for youth in underserved areas of LA County. With a strong group of community adults, KIS offers more than 8,000 girls and boys, ages 7-17, the oppor- tunity to participate in baseball, bas- tv rvw ”v s” bl” ” t ” ed n”w v dhI ecde Feuer Launches Campaign for City Attorney From page 1 must take in protecting the public, a long history in the local area. so we can move forward on the The city attorney From 1986 to 1994, he was the issues that Los Angeles faces. director of Bet Tzedek, a public Crime is declining in Los Angeles can play an interest law firm that assists seniors, and that is a good thing, but we important role in low-income individuals and others need to keep that going.” handle legal problems. He repre- Feuer said the issues he would protecting against sented the 5th District on the Los like to tackle as city attorney are consumer fraud Angeles City Council from 1995 to keeping young people out of and promoting 2001, and was vice chair of the gangs, and addressing quality of council’s Public Safety Committee life issues affecting neighbor- environmental and a member of the Budget hoods, such as graffiti and blight. protection.” Committee. Feuer was elected to He added that he has a long his- -Mike Feuer, the State Assembly in 2006, and tory of fighting for tougher laws, candidate for currently chairs the Assembly and cited as an example a bill L.A. City Attorney Judiciary Committee. He will be enacted in 2009 requiring people forced to leave the Assembly later who are convicted of first-time this year because of term limits. drunk driving offenses to have attorney can use the law on behalf The primary municipal election ignition interlock devices installed of the people of Los Angeles. The will be held in March, 2013, with a in their vehicles. Feuer also city attorney can play an important runoff scheduled for the following authored a bill that now requires role in protecting against consumer June. Candidates do not have to file ammunition manufacturers to fraud and promoting environmental to run for municipal office until this micro-stamp bullets sold in protection,” Feuer said. “I want to coming November, but must regis- California with a serial number go into each neighborhood in Los ter with the L.A. City Ethics that police can use to link the Angeles and discuss the most Commission to begin raising funds. ammunition to a buyer if it is used important issues, but I also want to Feuer so far has raised approxi- in a crime. Other major crime share information with them about mately $350,000 for his city attor- issues he would like to address how they can protect themselves, ney campaign. Only one additional include domestic violence and like how to avoid having their candidate, attorney Gregory Smith, photo courtesy of the Baby Dragon Fund elder abuse, or “crimes that shatter house stolen in a foreclosure scam. has filed with the L.A. City Ethics u ” raka ov . r” w v m” ” ” ”” v “ v ”“ ” families,” he added. Reaching out to the community is a Commission to begin raising p ” k ” I ” eccia “Besides the role the city attorney two-way street.” money for a city attorney campaign. plays in defending the city and Feuer, who has lived in the A call to Smith’s campaign office advising the city council, the city Fairfax District since the 1980s, has was not returned. Show Benefits Center’s Bill Could Cut Costs for University Programs Recovery Programs From page 3 bill that would create the families with students attending the munity college student fees have AMiddle Class Scholarship, state’s public colleges and universi- also increased significantly. on the subject and has a fully- Foa, Zinser, Edi Gathegi, Dileep which would cut costs for higher ties. Since the 2003-2004 school All students at the CSU or UC certified outpatient rehab pro- Rao, Abe Benrubi, Jayson Blair, education, has been introduced by year, California State University with family incomes of less than gram, McDermott said. Chris Redman, Greg Rikaart, Assembly Speaker John Perez. fees have increased 191 percent, $150,000 that do not already have “It’s a substantial issue here,” Jeremy Glazer, Michael Bunin, The bill keeps additional money University of California fees have fees covered will receive a Middle he added. Jonathan Bennett, Zibby Allen, in the pockets of middle-income increased by 145 percent and com- Class Scholarship that cuts costs by The Rush begins on Saturday, Peter Porte, Brian Gattas, two-thirds. It is estimated that CSU when a group of writers are Connor Barrett, Kate Payne, families will save more than $4,000 given 12 hours to create six 10- Gloria Calderon, Chad Hodge, a year, and UC families will save minute plays. At 8 a.m. on Dave Holstein, Matthew Lillard, Zoo Names New Baby After more than $8,100 a year. Sunday, the scripts are given to Peter Paige, Dan Harris and Costs of the plan will be fully the teams of directors and actors, Paula Walker. covered by eliminating the single who must rehearse them in a Tickets begin at $45, and can Benefactor’s TV Character sales factor, the tax loophole that matter of hours. be purchased at www.holly- benefits out-of-state corporations. According to a statement, woodrush.org or at the door. An That elimination will bring in $1 many of last year’s participants auction is currently ongoing at billion. The bill will require a two- will perform on Sunday. The www.charitybuzz.com/auc- thirds vote of the Legislature, which line-up includes Donovan, tions/hollywoodrush, though it means two Republicans from both Emmanuelle Chriqui, David will close after the event. For the Assembly and the Senate will Krumholtz, Madeline Zima, more information about The have to join Democrats in support- Jodie Sweetin, Michelle Borth, Baby Dragon Fund or to donate, ing the plan. For information, visit Marguerite Moreau, Aimee visit www.thebabydragon- www.middleclassscholarship.com. Garcia, Yeardley Smith, Barrett fund.org. Mayor Nominated to Lead Dem. National Convention he Democratic National acts as another national spokesper- venue that will allow tens of thou- TConvention Committee son for the convention. sands more people to be engaged in (DNCC) on Wednesday announced “It’s an honor to be nominated as the convention in Charlotte, N.C. that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio permanent chair of the convention,” Convention week will open with a Villaraigosa will be nominated as Villaraigosa said. “The president family-friendly Labor Day event at the permanent chair of the 2012 began his journey five years ago Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sept. Democratic National Convention. with a conversation — friends 3 that will be open to people from The nomination of Villaraigosa reaching out to neighbors and fami- across the region and around the will be presented to the Convention lies talking around the dinner table. country. Villaraigosa will preside Rules Committee and then voted on At this convention, we want to over convention proceedings at photo by Tad Motoyama by the delegates to the 2012 conven- engage Americans in a conversation Time Warner Cable Arena on Sept. V Land, which airs the “Hot In Cleveland” television series star- tion at the opening session. about how we can strengthen the 4 and 5. On Sept. 6, President Tring actress Betty White, has made an arrangement with the “Mayor Villaraigosa has dedicat- country in a way that creates more Barack Obama will accept the nom- Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) to name the Los ed his career to civic engagement opportunity for all.” ination at Bank of America Angeles Zoo’s new baby orangutan after White’s character on the and empowering people at the The DNCC announced in late Stadium, where once again, the show, “Elka”. White, who is co-chair of GLAZA, is pictured with grassroots,” said Democratic January changes in format and public will be invited to attend. “Elka” and the baby orangutan’s mother, Kalim. The gift concludes a National Committee Chair Debbie string of recent events celebrating White’s 90th birthday. Wasserman Schultz. “And that’s “How appropriate that the most beautiful baby orangutan ever is exactly what we need to be success- named for my ‘Hot in Cleveland’ character Elka Ostrovsky,” White ful at this convention — input and MMPA Hosts Annual Oscar Event joked. “I’m truly thrilled that TV Land’s generous contribution is sup- engagement from Americans across he Multicultural Motion “It continues to be inspiring to porting my beloved Los Angeles Zoo.” the country.” TPicture Association’s (MMPA) see the level of Hollywood talent GLAZA’s animal naming conservation program allows groups and The permanent chair presides will hold its 19th annual Oscar who continue to express their desire individuals to develop a deeper connection with a zoo resident while over the convention proceedings, Week Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 24 to be a part of this afternoon of phil- supporting the facility’s work to promote wildlife preservation and ensuring order, decorum and effi- at noon at the Sofitel Hotel. anthropy and giving,” MMPA pres- breeding projects. Elka, a Bornean orangutan, is the second baby for ciency as the party nominates its The annual luncheon supports ident Jarvee Hutcherson said. Kalim and father Minyak. In the last 60 years, it’s estimated that there presidential and vice presidential young filmmakers with projects. The Sofitel Hotel is located at has been more than a 50 percent decline in the orangutan population, candidates, adopts the national plat- Awards will also be presented to 8555 Beverly Blvd. attributed to habitat loss. For information about GLAZA, call form and conducts other important filmmakers selected for creative For information and tickets call (323)644-4781. business. The permanent chair also achievements, vision and talent. (310)497-4554. 22 February 16, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Beach Regulations Altered by Supervisors From page 3 water polo ball in the Pacific Ocean or surfing when conditions are opposite the beach or when the per- hazardous. People who throw son receives previous authorization “It didn’t seem to Frisbees into large crowds or dis- from the fire chief or ocean life- make sense to obey a lifeguard’s orders to cease guard. will be subject to $100 fines. However, like the previous ordi- keep that ban in Baker said the revised ordinance nance, the revised version will place,” has given the department further probably not be heavily enforced. opportunities to promote recre- Baker said such activities should -Carol Baker, ational activities at county beach- not pose a problem if they are man- L.A. County Department of es. The law will allow the depart- aged in a respectful and safe way, Beaches and Harbors ment to issue permits for other and the ordinance was designed to sports in designated areas, such as give lifeguards some discretion. a beach tennis or beach soccer “A lifeguard needs to be able to the conditions are fair, then the tournament, she said. say, ‘Hey, knock that off,’” she speed limit is the best guide. If “We needed that,” Baker added. said. conditions are less than fair, then The revised beach ordinance In the off-season, which runs drivers should use common sense also includes some changes to from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and drive accordingly. overnight sleeping and camping, the ball-playing restrictions are not Perhaps the most alarming mis- tents and other shelters, guy wires, applicable — “other than other representation of the revised ordi- disturbances, alcoholic beverages, common sense rules against nances is the cost of the fines intoxicated persons, soliciting or endangering other people or levied. While headlines stated that selling merchandise, nudity and endangering other property,” Frisbee-throwing could result in a disrobing, fires, rubbish, fireworks Bellman said. $1,000 fine, such fines will only be and swimming. To view the ordi- Baker likened the ball-playing given to beach patrons for nudity, nance, visit file.lacoun- ordinance to speed limit signs. If shooting weapons and swimming ty.gov/bos/supdocs/65848.pdf. Education Hero Award Presented to Pawnbroker From page 1
“They are wizards at restoring has also been recognized, and on photo by Aaron Blevins and repairing instruments,” “I think it’s a Feb. 22, the ice cream business will Fiona Dubin, 7, and Uma Bajaj, 6, created a restaurant that would Vizcarra said in a statement. “They again visit Laurel — this time to serve sushi, pizza, Mexican food and Indian food. keep the instruments in the hands solution to the award students with perfect atten- of the students, while saving the budget cuts. dance. Eligible students will district a lot of money in outside Reciprocally, it receive a free, small ice cream repair bills.” cone, and the Whipp’d Bear mas- Students Share Their Vision Elliott Salter’s Pawn Shop has should be bringing cot will make an appearance. The been in business for approximately business to the school will be celebrating 100 days 47 years. Though it once was down small businesses.” of school, and the Whipp’d Bear for WeHo’s Future the street, it has been located at will promote the importance of From page 1 7760 Santa Monica Blvd. for more attendance, James-O’Kelley said. than 40 years. -Laurel Span School parent “That’s the kind of support Harri James-O’Kelley She said the students, who parents, they were especially James-O’Kelley said she would where he’s making a commitment were from four classrooms, then excited about showing them to like to expand Education Heroes in to our kids,” she said, adding that made proposals that reflected West Hollywood Mayor John the near future, but for now it is get cuts,” James-O’Kelley added. she hopes families will frequent the their visions for the vacant lot. Duran, who walked the auditori- acknowledging businesses, teach- “Reciprocally, it should be bring- business in return. “That’s what we After the proposals were um and listened to the students’ ers and parents who support Laurel ing business to the small business- want to keep building.” approved, they constructed mod- presentations. He didn’t know of Span School. The goal is to create es.” Education Heroes will also be els of their structures using recy- any potential development at an ongoing relationship in which She said the pawnshop is the sec- funding a presentation on the histo- cled materials and began practic- Sunset and Hammond, but was both entities benefit, she said. ond business to be honored by ry of kites by Dave Shenkman, of ing their oral presentations. receptive to the students’ propos- “I think it’s a solution to the bud- Education Heroes. Whipp’d LA Huntington Beach, on Feb. 22. “They’re just so excited to be als. able to share their work,” “What a great idea,” Duran Salgado said. “They’re so proud said. “I just love what they’ve of them.” done here. It’s really cool. I like NCJW/LA Offers Scholarship, Seeks Volunteers While the students were elated to see how they view the com- to show their projects to their munity.” he National Council of Jewish Women’s free counseling talkline, 30 hours of training, and adults of TWomen, Los Angeles’ which offers help with crises and all ages and ethnicities are encour- (NCJW/LA) Women Helping concerns such as domestic vio- aged to apply. Bilingual volunteers Women Community Counseling & lence, poverty, immigration and are particularly needed. For infor- Support Services (WHW), has depression. Applicants will receive mation, call (877)655-3807. announced the $1,000 Stephen L. Teller & Richard Hotson TV and Cinema Scholarship. To qualify, an applicant must be a full-time stu- Commerce Secretary Gives Keynote dent preparing for a career in film or television production who is Speech at BBA Awards Dinner enrolled in and has completed 12 units of classes in a community col- he Black Business Association the “Majority Sustainability lege film, television or cinema pro- T(BBA) is holding its 38th annu- Corporation Award”; and Sempra gram. The Teller/Hotson al Awards Dinner on Thursday, Energy, which will be honored with Scholarship is part of WHW’s Feb. 23 at the JW Marriott Los the “Majority Corporation Award”. spring cycle of scholarships, which Angeles at L.A. Live in recognition Also honored will be Earl G. also includes financial assistance of African American History Graves Sr., Michael R. for nursing students, students in Month. Peevey, Curtis L. Fralin, and the vocational programs, teachers earn- U.S. Department of Commerce Kedren Mental Health Center. ing their CLEAR Credentials, Secretary John Bryson will be the The reception will begin at 6 p.m., photo by Aaron Blevins childcare, women in mid-life, and keynote speaker at the awards din- followed by the dinner at 7 p.m. at The students at West Hollywood Elementary School proposed a women leaving an abusive relation- ner, honoring corporations, govern- 900 W. Olympic Blvd. For infor- zoo, doctor’s office and an ice skating rink as part of the project ship. Applications for these schol- ment agencies and individuals that mation, visit www.bbala.org. arships are being accepted through have been supportive of the growth Answers From Page 15 May 1, and will be awarded in and development of the African was recovered. June. The Teller/Hotson American business community. Suspect in “We were glad that it ended Scholarship also will be offered in The theme of the event will be the way it did,” Garcia added. the fall scholarship cycle, with “Black Women in American Shiara Davila-Morales, a applications accepted from August Culture and History”, and a special Standoff spokesperson for the Los 1 through Nov. 1. For information, award will be presented to Angeles County District call (323)852-8515, or email to Charmaine Jefferson, executive Attorney’s Office, said Clark has [email protected]. director of the California African Charged From page 4 prior convictions in 1995 and NCJW/LA is also seeking volun- American Museum. Additional 2000 for drug possession. The teers to become paraprofessional honorees will be Los Angeles City defendant is scheduled to return talkline counselors. Volunteers pro- Council President Herb Wesson, dent. Garcia said the handgun to court on Feb. 22 for a prelimi- vide support for callers to who will receive the “President’s allegedly used in the shooting nary hearing. NCJW/LA’s Women Helping Award”; AEG, which will receive