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Beverly Hills tobacco sales nResidents, council show support for BHPD chief Vice mayor calls couldn go up in smoke BHPD Crisis claims a City Council considers banning tobacco sales ‘smear campaign’ But at a Feb. 5 study session, the Beverly Hills City Council discussed At Buena Vista Cigar Club on a citywide ban on tobacco sales, cre- South Santa Monica Boulevard in ating uncertainty for the three cigar The Beverly Hills City Council Beverly Hills, owner Rigo Fernandez lounges, two grocery stores, six gas got an earful Tuesday evening from counts politicians, police officers, stations, eight hotels and nine conve- residents about a campaign seeking to oust Police Chief Sandra religious leaders, residents and See Tobacco page 25 tourists among his clientele. Spagnoli, with a majority of the speakers siding with the city and the chief. Of the 13 people who addressed the council about the police chief during public comment, seven spoke in support of Spagnoli, while three said they disapprove of her job photo by Edwin Folven performance. Without choosing sides, representatives of Lambda The Beverly Hills City Council and many residents said they support Legal, the Los Angeles Gay and Chief Sandra Spagnoli during a council meeting on Feb. 5. Lesbian Center and the ACLU of Southern California spoke about the not speak at the meeting because are afraid because of how vindictive importance of thoroughly investi- they are scared of retaliation. she is,” Markowitz added. “They gating such allegations. Markowitz said the campaign is won’t say it publicly, because she Longtime resident and former supported by many members of the will retaliate.” Beverly Hills City Council candi- police department, but declined to The BHPD Crisis campaign date Vera Markowitz spearheaded provide the names of any support- claims that Spagnoli has discrimi- the BHPD Crisis campaign after ers. She remains undaunted and nated against officers because of photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau more than 20 Beverly Hills Police plans to continue pushing for race, age and sexual orientation, and Department employees filed law- Spagnoli to be removed. the chief has created a troublesome The Buena Vista Cigar Club, a popular hangout for residents and visitors suits against the city and the chief. “People in the department talk to in Beverly Hills, is one of almost 30 businesses that will be impacted by She said more of her supporters did me all the time. Everyone says they See Council page 25 a potential law to ban tobacco sales.

Los Angeles City Hall to WeHon votes to dump impounded scooters Electric scooters that are not claimed by their scrutinize ties to the NRA companies within 30 The Los Angeles City days will be disposed Council’s Budget and Finance Committee approved an ordinance on Feb. 4 based on a motion by Councilman Mitch As electric scooters remain pop- O’Farrell calling for prospective ular throughout the county, the contractors and others doing busi- West Hollywood City Council ness with the city to disclose con- tightened the restrictions that it put tracts or sponsorship with the in place several months ago to keep National Rifle Association. The the devices out of the city. ordinance must still be approved The city has been impounding by the full City Council. scooters left in public rights of O’Farrell, 13th District, said the way, but a new law approved dur- NRA has stifled efforts to reduce ing the council’s Feb. 4 meeting photo by Luke Harold gun violence nationwide. He cited will result in their disposal if mass shootings like the December O’Farrell they’re not claimed by their com- West Hollywood and Beverly Hills have taken stricter stances against 2012 attack at Sandy Hook panies within 30 days. scooter companies than most cities in L.A. County, many of which have Elementary School and the hun- legislation across the United “These companies are literally adopted pilot programs. dreds that have occurred since as States is the National Rifle littering our streets with scooters,” evidence why local governments Association,” O’Farrell said. “We Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath there’s some sort of accountability bike share in the future.” need to look at ways to reduce the currently and righteously have said, adding there should be addi- with these companies, especially There have been 19 citations NRA’s influence. tional enforcement. “They’re con- since they’re seeking to do busi- “The roadblock to gun safety See NRA page 26 sidering them trash, so I hope that ness with the city with regard to See Scooters page 26 2 February 7, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Shakespearean scholar and dramaturg Stroke! Now What?” on Monday, Feb. Movie costume Miranda Johnson-Haddad on Feb. 13 at 11, at 11 a.m. in the Good Samaritan 6:45 p.m., and post show conversations Hospital Board Room. Medical staff on March 8 and 29, and April 7 and 19. will offer an insider’s journey for stroke designEnjoy a conversation lecture between Sharon Showtime on Feb. 10 is 2 p.m.; see victims, from arrival at the ER to the Takeda, LACMA senior curator of cos- schedule for additional showtimes. Cath Lab for neuro intervention and tume and textiles, General admission is $25. 3352 E. recovery in acute rehab. Lunch is and film and televi- Foothill Blvd. anoisewithin.org. included. 637 Lucas Ave. (213)977- sion costume 2414. designer Ruth E. Carter (pictured) on Thursday, Feb. Le Salon de 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Musiques Kaleidoscope, a conductor-less orches- the Los Angeles Le Salon de Musiques presents a con- tra, will explore humanity and race County Museum cert of the Masters Rediscovered cham- through a program of chamber music of Art. Carter will discuss her more than ber music series on Sunday, Feb. 10, at by L.A.-based composers on Thursday, 35-year career working on 40 films and 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer garnering three nominations for the Pavilion, Fifth Floor. Titled “Schubert Museum. The program includes works Academy Award for Best Costume & Beethoven: The Tormented Giants,” by Hearne, Gibson, Childs, Adolphe, Design (“Malcolm X,” “Amistad” and the concert features works by the leg- Bansal and Noorman. Admission is “Black Panther”). She will also explain endary composers. Guests will also free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310)443- her creative process in designing the enjoy French Champagne and a high 7000, hammer.ucla.edu. superhero costumes for “Black tea buffet catered by Patina. Tickets are Panther.” General admission is $15. $85; $45 for students. 135 N. Grand Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Ave. (310)498-0257, lesalonde- (323)857-6010, lacma.org. musiques.com.

‘Miss America’s ‘Annelies,’ oratorio Ugly Daughter’ on Anne Frank Greenway Court Theatre presents the photo by Chris Lee Wilshire Boulevard Temple is hosting production “Miss America’s Ugly Chorale Bel Canto of Whittier’s presen- Russian-American pianist Olga Kern will perform on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Daughter, Bess Myerson and Me” run- tation of “Annelies,” a Grammy Award- ning from Friday, Feb. 8, through 7:30 p.m. at the Broad Stage. Kern was born into a family of musicians nominated oratorio by James Whitbourn Sunday, March 24. Writer and per- with direct links to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Through hard work based on “The Diary of Anne Frank,” on former Barra Grant returns with her and dedication to her art, she is recognized as one of her generation’s Sunday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. “Annelies” darkly hilarious mother-daughter story. greatest artists. Kern will perform a program highlighted by Beethoven’s brings Frank’s heroic and tragic story to It follows the true tale of her relation- “Waldstein” sonata and Balakirev’s technically astounding “Islamey.” life through an original choral perfor- ship with her mother, Bess Myerson. A Tickets start at $60. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, the- mance. Whitbourn is a renowned beauty queen best known as the first Oxford-educated English composer and broadstage.org. and only Jewish Miss America, conductor. Tickets are $10; free for Myerson was an accomplished pianist Holocaust survivors. 3663 Wilshire and television personality, a close advi- well as sisters Kaitlyn and Emily Royce Hall. Actress Lisa Edelstein Blvd. annelieswbt.eventbrite.com. sor to Mayor Ed Koch and a national Webster-Zuber hosts the special benefit evening with spokesperson against anti-Semitism. performing the mentalist Lior Suchard. The event sup- Myerson later infamously became work of Dame ports Save A Child’s Heart, an Israeli ‘Minnie’s Boys’ involved in a judge-bribing scandal Ethel Smyth. humanitarian organization specializing Enjoy an evening of laughs in the Marx known as the “Bess Mess.” Showtimes Advance tickets in charitable pediatric cardiac care and Brothers musical “Minnie’s Boys” on are 8 p.m., Monday, Friday and are $32; $40 at the heart surgery. Tickets start at $50. Sunday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Alex Saturday; 6 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are door. Pasadena 10745 Dickson Court. sachla.org. Theatre in Glendale. The Musical $40. 544 N. Fairfax Ave. (323)673- Conservatory of Theatre Guild production stars Susan 0544, missamericasuglydaughter.com. Music, 100 N. Hill Edwards Martin as Minnie, with Matt St.; The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Braver, Matthew Patrick Davis, Chad Santa Monica. salastina.org. ‘Othello’Fans of the Bard are invited to A Noise Doreck, Scott McLean Harrison and Indie films Within’s production of “Othello” run- Travis Leland as the Marx Brothers. Indie films fans won’t want to miss ning from Sunday, Feb. 10, through Tickets are $45. 216 N. Brand Blvd. screenings of “Berlin, I Love You,” Sunday, April 28, at the theater compa- (818)243-ALEX, alextheatre.org. “The Amityville Murders” and ‘Mystery of the ny’s stage in Pasadena. Directed by “Pinsky” running from Friday, Feb. 8, Jessica Kubzansky, the timeless classic through Thursday, Feb. 14 at Arena Heart’Save A Child’s benefit Heart is holding a bene- is set in the present and examines the Cinelounge. “Berlin, I Love You” fea- Stroke seminar fit titled “Mystery of the Heart” on consequences of love thwarted. The Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary is tures 10 stories of romance set in the Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. in UCLA’s play’s run includes a symposium with holding a seminar titled “You’ve Had a German capital. “The Amityville Murders” is a horror film about the voices murderer Ronald DeFeo, Jr. heard that told him to kill his family. “Pinsky” is an LGBT comedy about a Jewish woman struggling to accept her- Founded 1946 self and her family. Admission is $16. Showtimes vary; see schedule. 6464 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Sunset Blvd. (323)924-1644, are- SUITE 330 nacinelounge.com. P.O. BOX 36036 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 (323)933-5518 ‘Old Hollywood BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. 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istry. Landlords and tenants have Oct. 18 meeting. been trying to come to terms on The City Council unanimously long-term rent stabilization provi- voted at its Nov. 6 meeting to add Beverly Hills City Council to begin formation sions ever since. a provision that will allow land- Hearing stories of residents who lords the “just cause eviction of a of Rent Stabilization Commission said they are vulnerable to being disruptive tenant.” n are ... willing work together,” comprehensive Rent Stabilization priced out of Beverly Hills if they “We want peace between our Several provisions Councilman Lili Bosse said. Ordinance has been underway for receive no-cause evictions, council landlords and our tenants,” for the city’s Rent Under the terms being consid- nearly two years, since the council members unanimously approved Beverly Hills resident Kathryn ered, allowable rent increases adopted an urgency ordinance in an urgency ordinance that elimi- Jacoby said at this week’s council Stabilization Ordinance would be tied to the consumer February 2017 to limit annual rent nated landlords’ ability to evict meeting. “Let’s work toward that still under consideration price index, with a floor of 3.5 per- increases and to create a rental reg- tenants without cause during an and continue with more meetings.” cent and cap of 7.5 percent. Other issues the council will look into include rent subsidies for those After hours of deliberating over who qualify, exemptions for luxu- 73rd ANNIVERSARY a new rent stabilization provisions ry units, and habitability stan- at their Feb. 5 meeting, Beverly dards. Hills City Council members “If you want to increase the rent agreed that there are still a wide there should be a standard,” WINTER SALE range of issues to be resolved Beverly Hills resident Gwen before voting on them. Owens said. “Why should land- The council will again consider lords increase rent if they’re not the Rent Stabilization Ordinance putting money into the property.” on March 5, and will soon vote on The relocation fee scale is also an ordinance to formally establish being reviewed. In 2017 and 2018, 5 WEEK a Rent Stabilization Commission the fees for evicted tenants in two to assist with the process. The five- and three bedroom apartments member Rent Stabilization were identical, despite likely vari- SALE EVENT Commission, to be appointed by ances in relocation fees for tenants the City Council, will comprise in two and three bedroom apart- two landlords, two tenants and one ments based on factors such as Now until city resident who is not a landlord, family size. Council members said tenant or building manager. the Rent Stabilization Ordinance Council members then will release will likely require modifications Saturday, March 2 applications, and said they hope after its passage. members of the commission can “There are going to be unintend- help achieve a consensus on some ed consequences and it’s some- of the more divisive issues, such as thing were going to have to deal UP TO rent increases and just cause evic- with as they come up,” tions. Councilman Les Friedman said. “You are looking for people who The effort to develop a more 70% OFF

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Suspectn in synagogue attack faces new charges Authorities allege incident was a hate crime

A 33-year-old male defendant pleaded not guilty on Jan. 31 to two counts of premeditated attempted murder for allegedly attempting to run over two congregants from a La Brea Avenue synagogue with his car last November. The defendant, Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, also faces two felony

photo courtesy of the Chicago Police Department counts of assault with a deadly weapon with the special allegation A security camera photograph shows two individuals seen near the the attack was a hate crime. He pre- photo by Edwin Folven alleged attack on Jussie Smollett in Chicago who are being sought viously pleaded not guilty to those The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed attempted as “persons of interest.” charges. Mohamed was allegedly driving murder charges against a ma n who allegedly tried to run over two con- south on La Brea Avenue at gregants outside a La Brea Avenue synagogue in November. approximately 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 when he stopped and yelled but struck a parked vehicle. to the attack. anti-Semitic slurs at two members Witnesses called 911 and Authorities believe Mohamed Singer greeted by cheers in of the Bais Yehuda temple near the Mohamed was arrested at the acted alone. Investigators said a corner of Oakwood and La Brea scene. knife was found inside Mohamed’s avenues. Mohamed allegedly then Mohamed, a U.S. citizen who vehicle. WeHo after assaultracial andin homophobic Chicago epitaphs drove his car toward the two men, emigrated from Mogadishu, The defendant is next scheduled and physically assaulted him. who ran in different directions and Somalia, in the 1990s and most to appear in court on Feb. 22 in Four days after actor Jussie Smollett, who is black and gay, were not struck by the vehicle. recently lived in Seattle, has Department 34 of the Foltz Smollett was allegedly viciously told police the attackers placed a Prosecutors allege Mohamed remained in custody since Nov. 23. Criminal Justice Center. He faces attacked in Chicago by two men rope around his neck and poured then made a U-turn and attempted He allegedly rented a car and trav- life in state prison and is being held in what authorities are investigat- a bleach-like substance on him to drive toward the victims again eled to Los Angeles the week prior on $1 million bail. ing as a possible hate crime, the before fleeing. Smollett went to a “Empire” star and recording artist hospital on his own after the took to the stage during a sold out attack, according to Chicago concert at the Troubadour in West Police Department spokesman Hollywood and thanked fans and Anthony Guglielmi. County employee convicted on pornography charges the community for their support. On Jan. 31, Chicago police A 55-year-old defendant pleaded count of possession of over 600 puter from October 2017 through “These last four days, I would released a security camera photo- no contest on Feb. 5 to possessing images of child or youth pornogra- March 2018. He was an employee not have been able to get through graph of two individuals who and distributing child pornography phy. Sentencing is scheduled for of the Los Angeles County it without obviously my family, were in an area near the attack online, the Los Angeles County Feb. 28. Castillo faces eight years Department of Children and but also the love and support of shortly before it occurred. District Attorney’s Office and four months in state prison. Family Services at the time. Videos all of you all,” Smollett told the Detectives called the individuals announced. Deputy District Attorney Angela and images of child pornography crowd. “I was bruised but my ribs “persons of interest” and are Carlos Enrique Castillo, of Los Brunson, of the Cyber Crime also were discovered on Castillo’s were not cracked, they were not seeking information about their Angeles, pleaded no contest to five Division, said Castillo sent files computer. broken. In times of trauma or hurt identities. Guglielmi said the felony counts of distribution of containing child pornography via The case was investigated by the or grief, we still have a responsi- department is taking the allega- obscene matter and one felony the internet from his personal com- Los Angeles Police Department. bility to lead with love, and if we tions “very seriously” and don’t, we just die inside. The encouraged anyone with infor- hateful rhetoric that gets passed mation to report it by visiting around, it has to stop. It stops cpdtip.com. Tips can be made with the people who believe in anonymously. love.” No incidents were reported at Smollett, 36, was walking the show in West Hollywood and alone in Chicago’s Streeterville police have not received any neighborhood around 2 a.m. threats targeting Smollett in the when two men allegedly shouted Los Angeles area.

D.A. secures settlement over automatic payment renewals Los Angeles County District must clearly disclose all automatic Attorney Jackie Lacey announced renewal charges and terms, and get on Feb. 4 that the direct marketing affirmative consent of those recur- company Guthy-Renker LLC has ring charges from consumers. agreed to pay $8.5 million and The El Segundo-based firm will change its sales practices to settle a pay $1.2 million in penalties and up civil lawsuit alleging unlawful to $7.3 million in restitution to cus- automatic payment renewals. tomers who had automatic charge “As new technologies are chang- renewals without their consent. ing the consumer environment, we Individuals eligible for restitution must ensure that businesses do not are Wen customers who were abuse these tools,” Lacey said. charged after May 2012 and “This settlement will help protect Proactiv customers who were the public from unauthorized pay- charged between July 2014 and ment renewals and should serve as August 2016. Guthy-Renker will a warning to other companies that send out restitution notices to would violate consumer protec- affected customers. tions.” Under the terms of the settle- Prosecutors with the district ment, the company is required to attorney’s office, and other mem- clearly and conspicuously disclose bers of the California Auto Renewal the automatic-renewal terms, get Task Force, determined that the consumers’ consent for the auto- company did not properly disclose matic-renewal terms through a sep- automatic charges resulting from arate check-box, send consumers a Wen hair care products and clear summary of the automatic- Proactiv acne prevention purchases renewal terms after they pay and made on their websites. Under state allow consumers to easily cancel and federal law, online businesses the subscriptions. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 February 7, 2019 6 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Grants available for street improvement projects Mayor Eric Garcetti is encour- reach, the city will select up to aging community organizations four projects to receive infra- to apply for $2.5 million in street structure investments of approxi- improvements and community mately $2 million. The invest- outreach grants to reimagine ments will be awarded in 2020. public spaces in neighborhoods. “Los Angeles’s center of grav- “The Great Streets initiative ity is creativity and innovation,” empowers Angelenos to envision Los Angeles Department of a brighter future for their neigh- Transportation General Manager borhoods and gives them the Seleta Reynolds said. “The Great tools to bring those ideas to life,” Streets Challenge lets residents Garcetti said. “These grants will transform one of our greatest allow community groups to assets, streets, into a canvas to transform streets across Los tell their community’s story.” photo courtesy of the governor’s office Angeles into thoroughfares of Nonprofits, business improve- opportunity, create corridors of ment districts, chambers of com- open space and build safer, merce, faith-based institutions healthier communities.” and schools are encouraged to Governor unveils legal affairs team The Great Streets Challenge, apply. Finalists will be selected Gov. Gavin Newsom recently From 2013 to 2017, she served as photo courtesy of the mayor’s office announced his judicial appoint- the assistant secretary for civil now in its third round, empowers according to an organization’s Garcetti ments secretary and legal affairs rights in the U.S. Department of Angelenos to transform streets capacity to conduct outreach as secretary, and other members of Education, and from 2009 to 2013, and urban corridors into vibrant, well as a proposed project’s his legal affairs staff. was director of impact litigation at walkable spaces that reflect the alignment with city policies. welcoming public spaces for our Justice Martin Jenkins, 65, has Public Counsel, the nation’s unique character of communi- “Our streets consist of more communities speaks to the been appointed judicial appoint- largest pro bono law firm. Jenkins ties. Applications will be accept- than just asphalt and pavement,” importance of this initiative and ments secretary. Jenkins currently also previously served as assistant ed through April 1. The city will Department of City Planning our role in transforming L.A.’s serves as an associate justice on legal director for the ACLU of select up to 10 award recipients Director Vince Bertoni said. streets into vibrant centers for all the California Court of Appeal, Southern California. The position to receive help from an urban “They are where people come to enjoy.” First Appellate District, a position does not require Senate confirma- planning consultant and funding together to experience art, per- For information and to apply he has held since 2008. Jenkins tion and the compensation is to solicit community input for formances and special events. for a grant, visit also previously served as a judge $200,004. projects. After six months of out- Creating safe, accessible and lagreatstreets.org. on the U.S. District Court for the Other legal staff appointees Northern District of California include Analea Patterson, 47, who from 1997 to 2008, and as a judge will serve as chief deputy legal on the Alameda County Superior affairs secretary; Kelli Evans, 49, Court from 1992 to 1997. The the new deputy legal affairs secre- position does not require Senate tary for criminal justice; Rei confirmation and the compensa- Onishi, 37, who will serve as tion is $185,004. deputy legal affairs secretary; and Catherine E. Lhamon, 47, has Shubhra Shivpuri, 36, who has been appointed legal affairs secre- been appointed deputy legal affairs tary. Lhamon is chair of the U.S. secretary. The positions do not Commission on Civil Rights. require Senate confirmation.

Child development leaders join state government n policy agenda, one of the key com- Dr. Nadine Burke ponents of his California for All Harris will be the first agenda. The recently proposed budget includes more than $1.7 billion surgeon general in in funding for expanded early California history childhood education and early intervention. Studies have shown Gov. Gavin Newsom has that nearly 85 percent of brain appointed of two nationally recog- development occurs within the first nized experts in child development three years of a child’s life, with 90 as leaders in his administration’s percent of brain capacity complete efforts to help young Californians. by age 5. Other research shows the Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a leader disparities between low- and high- in pediatric medicine, will serve as income children occur as early as California’s first surgeon general, six months in a child’s life. and Kris Perry, a leader in early Perry has implemented early childhood policy, will serve as learning policy at local, state and deputy secretary of the California national levels. She previously Health and Human Services served as president of Save the Agency for Early Childhood Children Action Network and exec- Development, and senior advisor to utive director of the First Five Years the governor on the implementation Fund. Perry was also a plaintiff in of early childhood development ini- the landmark Proposition 8 case, tiatives. which returned marriage equality to Burke Harris will focus on com- California after a 2013 U.S. bating the root causes of serious Supreme Court ruling. health conditions, adverse childhood experiences and stress. She will be sworn in as surgeon general on Feb. 11. As a pediatrician, entrepreneur and nonprofit CEO, Burke Harris is dedicated to understanding the link between adverse childhood experiences and stress in children and the effect they have on their future health. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness, a national leader in the effort to advance pediatric medicine, raise public awareness and transform the way society responds to children affected by stress and negative experiences. Perry will lead efforts to imple- ment Newsom’s early childhood Harrisl Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 February 7, 2019

Bloom bill would change rules Bass to lead panel on Africa, health, human rights U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Black forAssemblyman animal Richard blood Bloom banks Caucus, was elected on Jan. 29 as (D-Santa Monica) has introduced chair of the House Foreign Affairs Assembly Bill 366, also known as Subcommittee on Africa, Global the California Pet Blood Bank Health, Global Human Rights and Modernization Act, which would International Organizations. allow animal blood banks in “Congress has an important role to California to utilize a donor blood play in foreign policy across the con- collection system for dogs and cats. tinent of Africa and I am honored to Existing California law requires serve as chair of this subcommittee,” animal blood banks to collect blood Bass said. “I look forward to continu- exclusively from “closed colonies” ing our bipartisan work, especially in – which confine donor animals to the areas of human rights, democracy, cages and kennels for months or rule of law and economic develop- years. By contrast, other states ment. I am also particularly interested allow blood banks to collect animal in finding ways to strengthen U.S.- blood in a community-based, vol- Africa economic relations. untary setting. The programs don’t Elected to Congress in 2010, Bass rely on confined animals and lead is chair of the 55-member to greater access and reduced wait- Congressional Black Caucus and also ing times, which can be critical in serves on the House Committee on U.S. Rep. Karen Bass emergency situations, Bloom said. the Judiciary, where she continues to Volunteer animal blood donor push for criminal justice reform. She subcommittee, as chair, I also intend engagement across Africa,” Bass programs have been established in Richard Bloom said her work in the new position will to focus on the impact of climate added. “I look forward to hearing many university-based veterinary focus on issues affecting Africa, but change, international humanitarian from and partnering with African teaching hospitals including UC ing system is outdated and inhu- also with an international impact. standards for refugees, migrants and nations as we develop legislation to Davis, and at large urban veterinary mane. This bill balances animal “Given the broad jurisdiction of the asylum seekers, and U.S. military strengthen U.S.-Africa engagement.” referral and emergency clinics. welfare and the need for safe, “We can do so much better for essential animal blood through vol- the animals in our state,” Bloom untary, community-based collec- said. “California’s pet blood bank- tion methods.”

WeHo to host pop-up events with information on upcoming election The city of West Hollywood is p.m. at the Helen Albert Farmer’s holding four voter registration pop-up Market; and Monday, March 4, from events during the coming weeks to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Hollywood encourage residents to vote in the City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. upcoming General Municipal Staff members from the West Election on Tuesday, March 5. Hollywood City Clerk’s Division will Voters will elect candidates to fill provide voter education and informa- three seats on the West Hollywood tional materials from the Los Angeles City Council, and vote on two ballot County Registrar-Recorder’s office. measures. The deadline to register to Vote by mail voters can also drop off vote in the election is Tuesday, Feb. ballots at the West Hollywood 19. Library through Monday, March 4. The voter registration and election Additionally, voter registration information pop-ups will take place forms are available at West on Monday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to Hollywood City Hall, and the city’s 1 p.m. at the Helen Albert Farmer’s elections webpage at weho.org/elec- Market, located in the Vista Lot at the tions provides detailed information north side of Plummer Park, 7377 and links to the California secretary Santa Monica Blvd.; Thursday, Feb. of state’s Voter Registration page and 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West the Los Angeles County Registrar- Hollywood Library, 625 N. San Recorder’s website. Residents can Vicente Blvd; also find polling places by visiting Monday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 lavote.net.

State bill will bolster home eOnarthquake the heels of the 25th anniver- retrofittingolder houses in California’s hazard sary of the Northridge Earthquake areas are vulnerable to damage. on Jan. 17, 1994, California Senate Hertzberg’s legislation, which Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg will be formally introduced later announced legislation that will allo- this month, restructures the CEA’s cate $1 billion in funding over the finances to create funding that will next 10 years to retrofit homes. be used homes retrofitting projects. The approximately 10-20 sec- “For more than a million onds of shaking resulting from the California houses, a code-compli- magnitude 6.7 earthquake caused ant retrofit could cost just a few widespread damage. The thousand dollars,” Hertzberg said. Northridge Earthquake also “And it could prevent a family exposed a weakness among older from losing everything. It could be residences, as more than 60,000 the difference between life and single-family houses, apartments death.” and mobile homes were destroyed “While we don’t know exactly or rendered temporarily uninhabit- when the next damaging earth- able. quake will hit California, we know Hertzberg said the chance that that if we take bold steps now to California will experience a 6.7 or strengthen older homes in areas of larger earthquake again in the next high seismic risk, our communities 30 years is 99 percent. And it is esti- will be better able to survive after mated that 250,000 people in the Big One strikes,” California Southern California could be forced Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn out of their homes after a major Pomeroy added. “We applaud Sen. earthquake on the San Andreas Hertzberg’s vision and leadership, fault because of weaknesses in their and look forward to working with homes. It’s not limited to Los all members of the Legislature on Angeles: as many as 1.2 million this urgently important issue.” 8 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Utilities Commission, to raise rates to ed L.A. County residents and resi- compensate for an $800 million rev- dents in all those cities that have Clean Power Alliance begins serving local customers enue shortfall from 2018. Customers joined CPA,” said Los Angeles cent. At 36 percent, customers will see projects and reduced charging rates departing for the Clean Power County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd a 1-2 percent decrease in their bills. At for electrical vehicles.” Alliance will still get the same project- District, who encouraged West As of this month, the Clean Power 50 percent, customers’ bills will be The Clean Power Alliance adjusted ed discount on their bills. Hollywood, Beverly Hills and other Alliance is providing renewable ener- approximately the same, and bills at its rates to account for Southern “Enjoying the advantages of clean, cities in her district to join the Clean gy to three million customers in 29 the 100 percent tier will be 7-9 percent California Edison’s plan, recently renewable power at competitive rates Power Alliance over the past few cities throughout Southern California, higher. approved by the California Public has just gotten easier for unincorporat- years. including West Hollywood, Beverly Customers can switch to one of the Hills, and unincorporated areas of Los other tiers, or they can opt out of the Angeles and Ventura counties. program and choose to remain with “Our city has opted in to 100 per- their existing utility. Cities joining cent clean and renewable energy, together to form a community choice CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD which is very exciting, and a great energy program can often negotiate impact in reducing carbon emis- rates lower than the rates customers PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE sions,” said West Hollywood pay for their existing utility. that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath, In Beverly Hills, the City Council NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN who represents the city on the Clean selected the 50 percent renewable tier. Public Hearing to consider the following item: Power Alliance board of directors. “One of the goals of the CPA is to “This was a statewide goal set for the purchase cleaner and more renewable year 2045, and we as a community are electricity for the same or lesser price LOCATIONS: ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS, already on the path to achieving it in than SCE,” read a statement from the West Hollywood, California. 2019.” city after the City Council voted to A community choice energy pro- join the program. “The CPA also Zone text amendment, as required by Section §19.03.030, REQUEST: gram allows local governments to intends to develop renewable energy Rules for Interpretation, following Zoning Interpretation 17- purchase renewable energy. The ener- programs that would decrease green- gy is distributed with existing utilities, house gas emissions to reduce the 0001, to clarify that certain dwelling units are required to such as those provided by Southern effects of climate change. This may be rented for an initial term of at least one year, within the California Edison. Each community include providing incentives and City of West Hollywood, California. selected one of three default renew- rebates for rooftop solar and battery able energy rates: 100, 50 or 36 pera- storage systems, energy efficiency Zone Text Amendments, and any other required permits. PERMIT(S):

City of West Hollywood APPLICANT(S): Los Angeles city revenues

TIME/PLACE Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. up, pension risks remain OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. L.A. Controller Ron Galperin West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – released the city’s comprehensive Council Chambers annual financial report for fiscal year 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard 2018, which details the city’s bottom line and highlights challenges on the West Hollywood, CA 90069 horizon. The controller also released an interactive, easy-to-read popular Citywide annual financial report illustrating in ZONES: graphs and charts how taxpayer dollars are spent by the city. ENVIRONMENTAL The city of Los Angeles has expe- Statutorily exempt from the provision of the California STATUS: rienced relatively strong economic Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section growth over the past six years, including a 4.6 percent uptick in overall rev- §15061 (Review for Exemption). enues last year, a significant increase over the 1.9 percent growth in the year photo courtesy of the controller’s office prior. Overall expenses in fiscal year will be available on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at City 2018 increased by less than 1 percent. L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin The staff report However, Galperin noted that these Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente positive economic indicators are tem- transparent and effective in managing Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org pered by ongoing challenges, includ- its special funds. It’s crucial that we be ing rising pension costs, $2.8 billion in prudent.” this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those retiree health benefits, a $1.1 billion A complement to the report, the IF YOU CHALLENGE increase in the city’s total debt, and the popular annual financial report charts issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this need to spend more money under the the city’s general fund, assets and lia- notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City voter-approved bond measures to bilities and graphs departmental activ- Council, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, address housing and homelessness. ity, with data about things like the the Public Hearing. “Our city’s finances are stable at number of small asphalt repairs com- this time, but we need to make sure pleted, the tonnage of recyclables col- American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening we are adequately prepared for any lected, per capita water usage, the To comply with the economic downturn that may come,” number of library cards issued and Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- Galperin said. “The city must remain much more. cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing disciplined in its budgeting, maintain To review the reports, visit lacon- and grow its reserves, and be more troller.org/cafr2018. impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.

Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided WeHo’s Rainbow Key Award upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO nominationThe city of West Hollywood period has come in manyopen forms, including the (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net begun gathering nominations for its arts, community service, humanitar- 2019 Rainbow Key Awards, which ian action, sports, medicine, armed are invited to attend said Public Hearing to ALL INTERESTED PERSONS recognize outstanding contributors services, leadership potential, bene- express their opinion in this matter. to the lesbian and gay community. fit to the global gay and lesbian Nominations can be submitted community, and more. Past hon- contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Senior Planner, in the electronically at weho.org/rain- orees have included activists, For further information bowkey. artists, civic leaders, educators, Planning and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email Nomination forms are due by community organizations and at: [email protected] Thursday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. The many others. awards presentations are anticipated Nominations will be reviewed by to take place during June 2019, the West Hollywood Lesbian and Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk which is nationally recognized as Gay Advisory Board, and recom- Pride Month. mendations for honorees will be Since 1993, the city of West referred to the West Hollywood Hollywood has presented Rainbow City Council for final approval. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- Key Awards to individuals and For information, call (323)848- groups that have gone above and 6471 or visit тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- beyond in their service to the LGBT weho.org/Home/Components/New community. Contributions have s/News/8282/. 6826. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 February 7, 2019

defined our country for genera- Border Patrol, and of other depart- tions.” ments that carry out enforcement “CHIRLA appreciates the oppor- tactics that hurt our immigrant Congressman hosts immigration tunity to engage with Congressman communities. We look forward to Jimmy Gomez to discuss our leg- future dialogues with the congress- roundtable with local groups islative priorities, such as passing a man.” U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los “I deeply appreciate the commit- DREAM/TPS bill that would pro- “Immigrants are a vibrant and Angeles) hosted an immigration ment and support of those who vide a permanent solution for those essential part of our community, roundtable discussion at the Alma joined us for today’s immigration in limbo,” said Isabel J. Sanchez, and Rep. Gomez’s roundtable is an Family and Youth Services Center roundtable,” Gomez said. “In the National Policy Advocate for important opportunity for us to to address issues facing immigrant wake of President Trump’s ongoing Coalition for Humane Immigrant acknowledge and celebrate the communities in Los Angeles and attacks on immigrant communities Rights, one of the organizations meaningful roles they inhabit in our across the country. – and the historic government shut- that participated. “Through his role society,” said Eli Veitzer, president From local officials representing down that ensued as a result – it on committee, our expectation is and CEO of Jewish Family Service Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to was vital to bring these groups that he can bring forth our immi- of Los Angeles, another organiza- national faith and advocacy groups, together at a forum where we can grant community’s concerns and tion that participated. “Working Gomez convened a diverse group chart a course forward in our fight that he be able to increase account- together, we can protect immigrants of stakeholders to examine immi- for humane immigration policies ability on the Department of of all ages – from children at the gration topics, including the Trump rooted in our shared values: justice, Homeland Security, specifically the border to seniors long-settled here – administration’s policies on tolerance, and compassion. The policies and the practices of and ensure that all residents of Deferred Action for Childhood ideas presented by leaders at Immigration and Customs California are valued, protected and Arrivals, Temporary Protected today’s roundtable sends a clear Enforcement, and Customs and receive the services they need.” U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez Status, the status of families sepa- message to the White House that rated at the southern border, and the our city will continue to recognize ongoing negotiations on govern- the dignity of immigrants and live ment funding for border security. up to the principles that have

Sarah Kate Levy launches L.A. City Council campaign Sarah Kate Levy launched her 2020 campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 4. A writer, mother and former member of the Hollywoodland Homeowners Association, Levy said she believes that many of the promis- es made to her community have been left unfulfilled. “City hall has a different set of priorities than solving the problems affecting our neighborhoods,” Levy said. “I will be an independent voice who will focus on the issues that matter to our residents and bring much- needed accountability and transparency to our city government.” Levy moved to Los Angeles when she was 22 years old to become a writer. “When I came to Los Angeles, it was a city where any dream was pos- Levy sible, at any income level,” she said. “Now, we have too many families Binder Research. who live one crisis away from rock Levy is a published author and the bottom. We can’t afford to wait any voice behind the parenting blog longer for affordable housing. We ChecklistMommy. She co-wrote the need investment in our streets, and movie “No Way Jose” and is a mem- we need to promote clean transit by ber of the Writers Guild of America, creating protected bike lanes, bus West. Dedicated to advancing lanes and pedestrian-friendly side- women’s rights, Levy serves as the walks. We need to ensure everyone president of the National Women’s feels safe in their neighborhood, pro- Political Caucus, LA Metro, and vol- tected from crime, discrimination and unteers with the Planned Parenthood violence.” Advocacy Project. She also serves on Levy opened her committee in the board of the Library Foundation September and has since raised of Los Angeles. $83,694.00 from 291 donors, 94 of Levy is a homeowner in whom reside in Council District 4. Hollywood where she lives with her Her campaign team includes Doug husband and their four children. Herman and Danielle Cendejas of For information, visit The Strategy Group and David sarahkatelevy.com.

New voter initiative moves forward The Los Angeles County Board of ty to submit a plan by Feb. 5, to con- Supervisors unanimously voted to duct a pilot program for the Nov. 5, approve two plans to move the Voting municipal election. The pilot plan will Solutions for All People initiative allow the department to use some ele- toward its next phase of testing and ments of the county’s new voting certification. equipment, such as the ballot marking The county clerk’s office will now device and electronic poll books. execute a memorandum of under- “We are excited that L.A. County standing with the California secretary continues to make progress in imple- of state to engage a state-approved menting a modernized voting experi- testing agency to conduct the testing ence,” said Dean Logan, registrar of and certification for the entire initia- voters. “With the new voting system tive, which includes a ballot-marking undergoing critically important state- device, and an independent tally sys- approved testing, including robust tem. security testing, this demonstrates our Prior to full implementation in commitment to the voters, to deliver a 2020, the county’s new voting equip- secure and transparent ment must pass state testing and certi- process.” fication. For information, visit The board also authorized the coun- vsap.lavote.net. 10 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

CedarsCedars-Sinai goes employees red and to“[This] raise is an opportunity heart to gethealth“The averageawareness American woman guests kicked off Heart Health educated about your heart health so has a 30 to 40 percent lifetime risk Awareness Month on Feb. 1 during you can take better care of yourself of developing cardiovascular dis- the 14th annual Smidt Heart and your families,” said Dr. C. ease,” Bairey Merz said. “But we Institute Linda Joy Pollin Women’s Noel Bairey Merz, director of can improve those statistics if we Heart Health Day event. Cedars-Sinai’s Barbra Streisand change our lifestyle with diet and Attendees wore red and posed for Women’s Heart Center and the lifestyle – and take medications a symbolic heart-shaped group Linda Joy Pollin Women’s Heart like statins when appropriate. We photo to celebrate National Wear Health Program in the Smidt Heart have to help deploy this vital infor- Red Day and to demonstrate sup- Institute. mation to the loved ones in our port for heightened awareness of The event also included free lives.” heart disease risk factors. blood pressure screenings and car- The Barbra Streisand Women’s diac risk assessments, and a heart- Heart Center in Cedars-Sinai’s healthy lunch. Cedars-Sinai physi- Smidt Heart Institute provides risk cians led a panel discussion about assessment, diagnosis and heart photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center new medical discoveries in disease care. For information, visit Employees at Cedars-Sinai wore red on Feb. 1 in observance of Heart Study shows women’s health. cedars-sinai.org. Health Awareness Month. Fitbits lead to faster patient

recovA new Cedars-Sinaiery Medical Center study determined that using Fitbit activity monitors to measure steps taken in the days after surgery can predict which patients leave the hospital sooner. A study of 100 patients led by Dr. Timothy Daskivich, director of health services research for the Cedars-Sinai Department of Surgery, showed that each step taken toward 1,000 steps the day after surgery resulted in significant- ly lower odds of a prolonged hospital stay. The study, published in the February issue of JAMA Network Open, found that for every 100 steps taken, patients decreased their length of stay by 4 percent. “We measure everything about our patients – whether it’s heart rate, blood pressure, etc. – but nowhere do we measure steps, even though we know steps are so important for a patient’s wellbe- ing,” said the study’s senior author, Dr. Brennan Spiegel, director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Education at Cedars-Sinai. “Now, we have the ability to do so.” Clem Billingsly, a patient who underwent a procedure to remove a growth on his kidney, received a Fitbit the day after surgery. Patients’ Fitbit data, with walking goals and progress, were displayed on televisions in their rooms to help motivate them to increase the number of steps taken. “It motivated me to get out of my bed and get up and simply walk so I can see the results,” Billingsly said. Daskivich and his team also developed creative new ways to further encourage patients to walk. Instead of random walks, patients were given an app offering tours of Cedars-Sinai’s art collection. There are four art tours for each surgical unit, offering shorter and longer walks that include the exact step count for each tour. When patients reach a painting, they can listen to a short explanation of the art and artist. The study provides a strong ratio- nale for using devices such as Fitbits in the postoperative clinical setting, Daskivich said. They give healthcare workers a precise way to monitor patient step counts and quickly know if a patient is recover- ing well. Daskivich and his team are also currently investigating whether the use of Fitbits can increase step counts and reduce length of stay in a randomized controlled trial at Cedars-Sinai. For information, visit cedars- sinai.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 February 7, 2019

Beverly Hills college counselor JewishThe Jewish Community Community coaching. Foundation Grant recipients have gural offers cohort of grantees. grants They’ve Foundation of Los Angeles has included Creative Community developed strategic business launched its 2019 Next Stage for Peace, ETTA, Friendship plans, redesigned their infra- honoredBeverly Hills High by School Princeton col- Review Grants program. Circle of Los Angeles and the structures and expanded their lege counselor Casey Rowley was The foundation will hold a Silverlake Independent Jewish fundraising efforts. All this leads named by the Princeton Review mandatory, informational work- Community Center. to more clients being served and one of 20 school counselors across shop for grant seekers on March “Next Stage Grants were con- overall organizational growth.” the country who make a difference. 12, and the application submis- ceived to offer additional support Organizations can register for “Helping students redefine what sion deadline is in August. to Jewish nonprofits so that they the grant seekers workshop by success means for them and their Awards of up to $250,000 to be could learn, grow and more visiting jewishfoundation- future is what drives me in my allocated over a 3-year period are effectively impact our diverse la.org/NSG. The workshop will work,” Rowley told the Princeton available. community,” foundation focus on selection criteria and Review. “For me, the ability to Jewish nonprofit organizations President and CEO Marvin I. competitive applications. work with students and help them selected for grants will receive Schotland said. “We’ve seen how For information, visit jewish- see a number of options that can funding for capacity building and this funding has helped our inau- foundationla.org. lead them to a positive trajectory in life is powerful.” Schools across the country are recognizing National School Casey Rowley Counseling Week through Feb. 8. Rowley helps students on cam- teaches career development as an Learn about AIDS/LifeCycle at annual expo pus and through her blog, college- adjunct professor at the University The Los Angeles LGBT Center 545-mile benefit ride from San AIDS/LifeCycle clothing; partici- counselorrowley.com. She also of La Verne. is holding an AIDS/LifeCycle Francisco to Los Angeles. This pate in a training ride and more. Expo on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 11 year’s ride takes place from June The AIDS/LifeCycle raises a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crystal Springs 2-8. funds for the center’s services for Picnic Area in Griffith Park. Participants can register for people living with HIV/AIDS. The expo is an annual free event AIDS/LifeCycle; exchange cycling The Crystal Springs Picnic Area WeHo hosts RSO workshops for cycle enthusiasts and people apparel and gear; meet is located at 4730 Crystal Springs The city of West Hollywood will administrative specialist, at (323) interested in learning about AIDS/LifeCycle exhibitors, spon- Drive. For information, visit aid- host two sets of Rent Stabilization 848-6472, or visit weho.org/rsh. AIDS/LifeCycle, a seven-day, sors and riders; purchase slifecycle.org/event/la-expo. Ordinance workshops in February: one for tenants and the other for landlords. The RSO Building Blocks workshops are part of a series held throughout the year to educate property owners, managers, tenants and community members about the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. All workshops are in Room 5 at the West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. A “Tenants Advanced” workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. Topics will include eviction procedures, tenant harassment, mediation services, social services for low-income seniors, Home Secure (a free safety and security device program for low-income seniors), rental assistance, managing finances, hoarding and bedbug issues and assistance, reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act, unit transfers for mobility-impaired tenants, information on pets, service dogs and therapy animals, and the city’s Aging in Place/Aging in Community 2020 Strategic Plan. A “Landlord Basics” workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. Topics will include unit re- registrations, limits on rent increases, security deposits, annual registration fee and pass through, property management, minimum maintenance standards, housing services, the hearing process, avoiding rent reductions and rent overcharges, repairs, code compliance, temporary relocation, requirements for legal entry, preparing for emergen- cies and disasters, and Airbnb and short-term rentals. A “Landlord Advanced” workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. will focus on just cause and no-fault evictions; prohibition against tenant harassment and mediation services; pets, service dogs and therapy animals; social services for low- income seniors; Home Secure; rental assistance; hoarding and bed- bugs; reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act; unit transfers for mobility impaired tenants; and the Aging in Place/Aging in Community 2020 Strategic Plan. West Hollywood’s Rent Stabilization and Housing Division is dedicated to programs that promote “the quality of residential life,” a core value of the city. Attendance at the workshops is free; reservations are recommended. For information, call Tom Trevor, 12 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Book delves Grand Park presents romantic

into the concertGrand Park’s Loverson Valentine’s Rock and Grand Park’s Day own Arthur J. event returns as an easy and Will Memorial fountain. affordable way for couples and To help sweeten the mood, history of families to celebrate Valentine’s desserts and treats will be avail- Day on Feb. 14 from 6-11 p.m. able for purchase from various With various Dub Club DJs food trucks. L.A.Author andCity historian HallStephen Gee spinning laid-back reggae tracks, Couples can capture romantic will discuss and sign copies of “Los the free event will feature a moments with a complimentary Angeles City Hall: An American romantic ambience, and tables for photo booth, and a family-friend- Icon” for the Windsor Square two around the fountain and ly valentine craft activity will be Hancock Park Historical Society’s throughout Olive Court illuminat- available for a small fee. annual high tea from 2-5 p.m. on ed with the glow of string lights. Grand Park is located at 200 N. photo courtesy of Javier Guillen for Grand Park/The Music Center Sunday, Feb. 10, in the Louis XVI Visitors can dine amidst iconic Grand Ave., downtown. For infor- Reggae and glowing lights will set the mood for Valentine’s Day in Room of Bullocks Wilshire, 3050 views of Los Angeles City Hall mation, visit grandparkla.org. Grand Park. Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles City Hall is among the most iconic buildings in the country. A bold symbol of the ambi- tion of U.S. and its people, the building graces California as one of its most enduring landmarks. In the pages of “Los Angeles City Hall: An American Icon,” Gee shares the dramatic saga of the building’s creation and showcases the architecture, artwork and details that define City Hall in more than 200 lavish images, blueprints and drawings – many of them never- before published. Gee also chroni- cles the effort to restore the building and the political fight that preceded its return to glory. The discussion and book signing event is $75 for Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society members, and $85 for guests and nonmembers. For information and tickets, visit windsorsquarehancockpark.com or bit.ly/2WUnyJs.

photo courtesy of Angel City Press Explore the architecture, artwork and details that define City Hall in “Los Angeles City Hall: An American Icon” by Stephen Gee (above). A discussion and book signing will be h eld on Feb. 10 for the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society.

Groundlings release online comedy show The Groundlings have launched a new episode of their sketch comedy online video series, “Groundlings Originals.” The episode, titled “Rocker Face,” tells the story of Ted, a drum- mer in the band Tainted who can’t seem to find his rocker face before he hits the stage. Originally directed for the stage by Mikey Day, this ren- dition was directed by Alex Staggs, written by Scott Beehner and Laird Macintosh, and stars Beehner, H. Michael Croner, Heidi Gardner, Macintosh and Eliot Schwartz. The Groundlings Theatre is located at 7307 Melrose Ave. For information, visit groundlings.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 February 7, 2019

Free bike lights distributed Metro plans demolition along Wilshire Blvd. Pre-construction work on closed at Wilshire Section 2 of the Purple Line Boulevard. Extension project in Beverly Hills Excavation and hauling at subway stations continues with the demolition of also continues near buildings at 9383-9393 and 9395- Wilshire Boulevard and 9399 Wilshire Blvd. Fairfax Avenue. Ogden A construction staging yard will Drive will be closed inter- be created at the site and a noise mittently at Wilshire barrier will be installed around the Boulevard, Monday property. An adjacent sidewalk will through Friday from 7 be closed from Feb. 18 through a.m. to 11 p.m. March, and temporary lane clo- Additionally, intermittent photo courtesy of Metro sures will be necessary on Wilshire single lane closures may Boulevard. be needed to support deck Demolition and other work continues at con- Beginning in April, a 2-year clo- panel maintenance struction staging yards in Beverly Hills as sure will also be implemented on around the part of the Purple Line Extension project. North Canon Drive at Wilshire Wilshire/Fairfax station Boulevard so trucks can access the area. Sycamore Avenue will be restricted construction staging yard. Canon Tunneling preparation and sup- to support deliveries to a work zone Drive will be reconfigured as a cul- port continues at staging yards near in the center of Wilshire Boulevard. de-sac north of Wilshire Blvd. Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Near Wilshire Boulevard and Further east at Wilshire and La Avenue, and from a staging area in Western Avenue, excavation, con- Cienega boulevards, excavation, the middle of Wilshire Boulevard crete work and street maintenance hauling, instrumentation and street east of Sycamore Avenue. Through are ongoing. restoration is ongoing. Excavation Saturday, Feb. 16, eastbound For questions and concerns, call continues from the construction Wilshire Boulevard will be intermit- the 24-hour project hotline at staging yards at Wilshire/La tently reduced to one lane between (213)922-6934, email the project photo courtesy of the 13th District council office Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. North Sycamore and Mansfield avenues. team at [email protected] or For the past six years, Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch Gale Drive will be intermittently Also through Feb. 16, left turns from visit metro.net. O’Farrell, 13th District, has partnered with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition to distribute free bike lights as part of Operation Firefly. The annual event promotes safe riding and reminds cyclists about using lights at night, which are required by law. A bike light distribution event took place last week at the Vermont/Santa Monica County program combats housing discrimination Metro subway station. The next bike light giveaway will be held on The Los Angeles County Board approved $5 million for the effort. denied Section 8 vouchers. A 2018 Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hollywood/Western of Supervisors approved a motion “Implementation of the nation’s Housing and Urban Development Metro subway station. For information, visit la-bike.org. on Jan. 15 to prevent housing dis- Fair Housing Act is 50 years over- survey of five cities found that Los crimination by implementing the due,” Kuehl added. “With [this] Angeles’ denial rates (76 percent) guarantees of the federal Fair action, L.A. County is saying we were second only to Fort Worth (78 Housing Act. will wait no longer. Discrimination percent), somewhat higher than The Fair Housing Act was passed in housing is exacerbating our Philadelphia (67 percent), and sub- in 1968 to protect renters from dis- housing and homelessness crisis by stantially higher than Newark (31 Supervisors examine ways to crimination, but proactive mea- allowing landlords to discriminate percent) and Washington D.C. (15 sures to eliminate discrimination in and deny leases to families who percent). housing, as required by the law, want and can pay for housing.” “[The] board action takes aim at improveThe Los Angeles mental County Board healthing California treatment Office of Statewide were never taken, according to The motion was authored in the racist and discriminatory legacy of Supervisors approved a motion Health Planning and Development Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd response to a report by the of housing markets,” said Chancela by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and data, there is a tremendous deficit in District. The motion approved by Community Development Al-Mansour, director of the non- Hilda L. Solis to develop a plan to non-state options as well, Barger the board will prohibit landlords Commission/Housing Authority of profit Housing Rights Center. increase the number of mental added. According to the California from denying a lease to prospective the County of Los Angeles that “Here in Los Angeles County, we health hospital beds in the county. Office of Statewide Health Planning renters on the basis of their source noted there is a less than 3 percent need more housing, but we also “For far too long, mental health and Development, the number of of income, such as Section 8 vacancy rate in the county. The need a level playing field that hospital beds have dwindled, leav- mental health hospitals (excluding vouchers, and calls for fair housing report also stated that Section 8 dis- allows anyone who can pay for an ing a significant number of patients state hospitals) has gone down from testing, tenant education, landlord crimination further limits rental apartment to be able to rent one.” and their families without access to 181 in 1995 to 144 in 2016, a reduc- incentives and a study of gentrifica- options. For information, visit supervi- appropriate care,” said Supervisor tion of over 20 percent. The reduction and displacement. The board Los Angeles has a high rate of sorkuehl.com. Barger, 5th District. “As a result, we tion in the number of facilities have seen increased prevalence of resulted in a loss of 2,651 non-state mental illness among the homeless beds between 1995 and 2016. population and those in our jails.” According to leading mental The California Department of health experts, the minimum num- State Hospitals operates five facili- ber of beds required to appropriately ties in California with a 6,078 beds. meet the need is 50 per 100,000 The current wait time for a place- individuals. In Los Angeles County, ment in state hospitals is a year or there are 22.7 beds per 100,000 indi- more, which leaves thousands of viduals, and California has 17.05 individuals in need of an inpatient beds per 100,000 people. hospital placement without access to The motion directs the depart- the appropriate level of care, Barger ment of mental health to work with said. the chief executive officer to devel- The shortage of state mental hos- op a plan that includes potential pital beds results in individuals in sites, funding options, patient popu- need of care and their families being lations and all other pertinent forced to search for a placement details, and report back to the board elsewhere. However, when examin- within 120 days.

Donations, volunteers sought for Los Feliz Homeless Connect Day SELAH Atwater Village is hold- Day connects homeless individuals ing its Los Feliz Homeless Connect with resources. City, county, state Day on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 10 and nonprofit agencies will provide a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Friendship free services. Food, haircuts and Auditorium, 3201 Los Feliz Blvd. clothing will be provided, and vol- Additionally, SELAH members unteers are needed. will collect donations to help SELAH is a coalition seeking to homeless individuals on Feb. 10 end homelessness serving Los from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bond Feliz, East Hollywood, Silver Lake, Park, 3216 Los Feliz Blvd. Echo Park, Atwater Village, Reusable shopping bags, clothing, Glassell Park and Cypress Park. For towels, shoes and camping gear are information, call Erin Schneider at needed. (310)231-1170, or email eschnei- The Los Feliz Homeless Connect [email protected]. 14 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

VALENTINE’S DINING ow through Feb. 10, whimsical dish. 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los guests. Broxton will pour $4 drafts Nculinary destination Barton G. Angeles, (310)388-1888. all day, and offer $1 crowlers with a By Jill Weinlein Los Angeles offers a Lunar New $10 purchase. The menu features Year dining experience with over- comfort foods, including biscuits the-top creations from around the National Bagel Day with maple butter, ham and hush globe. Try the crispy Maine 2- n Saturday, Feb. 9, buy a bagel puppies, and pimento cheese balls. per couple, this special package pound lobster special for two. Oand plain cream cheese from 1099 Westwood Blvd., Los Dinner and a movie includes dinner for two, compli- Lobster symbolizes prosperity and The Bagel Broker on Postmates, Angeles, (310)933-9949. mentary valet parking and two at The Grove fortune during new year celebra- and the eatery will send a compli- reserved movie tickets for one of n honor of awards season, The tions. The dish includes Chinese mentary second bagel with plain the nominated movies playing at Grove offers the ultimate movie- fried rice, house-made lap cheong cream cheese. 7825 Beverly Blvd., Valentine’s Day I the Pacific Theatres. Caruso going experience for two. Enjoy an sausage and shiso chili vinegar, and Los Angeles, (323)931-1258. Rewards members will receive free award-nominated film and a three- comes with four-foot-long chop- popcorn. The special is available Montage Beverly Hills course dinner at select dining desti- sticks. For dessert, there’s the Marie Monday through Friday until Broxton Brewery ettle into a private poolside nations at The Grove. Participating Antoinette’s Head, a towering red March 1, but not on Valentine’s Scabana at the Montage Beverly restaurants include 189 by cotton candy pompadour struck Day. 189 The Grove Drive, launch Hills with chocolate-covered straw- Dominique Ansel, Bar Verde at with Cupid’s arrow and served with (323)900-8080. ome in on Saturday, Feb. 9, for berries, a mimosa flight and plush Nordstrom, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar a decadent vanilla panna cotta, gian- Cthe community-focused brew- terry cloth robes. This special pack- & Grill, Ladurée, La Piazza, duia brownie, caramelized banana ery’s launch from noon to 6 p.m. in age for $450 is available from Maggiano’s Little Italy, Umami Lunar New Year at cream and Chantilly bananas Foster the heart of Westwood. There will Saturday, Feb. 9, through Thursday, Burger, and The Whisper shake for two. Homemade cherub be music in the courtyard, games Feb. 14. Cabanas can accommodate Restaurant and Lounge. For $70 Barton G. LA chocolates top off this decadent and a bounce house for Continues next page

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fresh Kumamoto oysters served with a sake cocktail sauce and Seeing stars at Mari blood orange caviar. We also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were flashed fried and tossed with a zesty BY JILL WEINLEIN and a splash of ginger beer. It was refreshing and pretty too. yuzu vinaigrette. Topping it off, ine alongside stars, stylists, roasted pistachios sprinkled with paparazzi and journalists at chili added a crunchy and pleasing Dthe InterContinental Los texture. Angeles Century City. During I was particularly impressed with awards season, the hotel’s Mari the roasted bone marrow served to restaurant, lobby and event rooms spread on sourdough toast with often buzz with celebrities. onion jam. It had a slightly nutty At the hotel’s club-like Copper taste with a delicate texture. Lounge bar, enjoy an aperitif. As I Another favorite was the vinegary waited for the rest of my party to When my party arrived, we were Filipino-style tuna ceviche with arrive, I tried the bar’s new led to a table in the elegantly white crunchy taro chips. Valentine’s Day cocktail called the Mari dining room for dinner. After The menu also includes vegan Rosé Mule. It’s like a Moscow looking over the menu, which fea- options, such as the layered zucchi- Mule made with Hangar 1 rosé- tures California cuisine blended ni and eggplant lasagna, which my infused vodka, rose water, thyme with global flavors, we started with vegan friend was happy to see. The simple syrup, a squeeze of lemon a couple appetizers, including the dish was filled with creamy tofu ricotta and topped with bright red From previous page truffles, seared scallops and beef marinara and plant-based cashew tartare. Entrées include vegetable up to six guests. Guests are also Parmesan cheese for an innovative lasagna, Chilean sea bass and filet invited to treat their sweethearts twist on the Italian classic. mignon. Sommelier-selected wine and themselves to bottomless We shared a seafood paella with pairings are available exclusively photo by Jill Weinlein mimosas at The Rooftop Grill on grilled prawns, mussels, clams, on Feb. 14 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The The white interior at Mari is bright and elegant. Feb. 14 for $42 per person. The squid and chorizo on saffron risotto. dinner is $105 per person with an Bar at the Montage Beverly Hills It was flavorful and large enough additional $55 per person for ing everyone like a star. The roman- Finish with a chocolate cake with also welcomes guests on Feb. 14 for all of us. optional wine pairings. Stay tic three-course dinner is $55 per crème fraîche ice cream or a special for special cocktails like the We then finished on a sweet note overnight for a perfect getaway for person. The menu features a starter white chocolate dessert with rose, Opposites Attract, The Heart and with scoops of homemade Tahitian two that includes luxurious accom- choice between Kumamoto oysters raspberry and pistachio. Pair your The Spirit. Enjoy live music start- vanilla, banana and Nutella, choco- modations, chocolate-covered or roasted bone marrow toast. dinner with a festive glass of bubbly ing at 7:30 p.m. For dinner, The late, and matcha mint ice cream, as strawberries and a bottle of Entrées include a herb butter Chandon rosé or the Valenthyme’s Restaurant will offer a romantic well as the dairy-free vegan Champagne upon arrival. Enjoy Manhattan-cut New York strip with Day Bubbles cocktail made with four-course meal. Chef Monica coconut, strawberry and mango sor- complimentary access to the Spa charred broccolini, fried shallots Chandon sparkling wine, thyme and Olaes’ menu is laden with rich and bet. After a spicy meal, the treat was Montage Beverly Hills, breakfast and horseradish pomme purée, or a macerated cranberries. $$ 2151 decadent offerings, including leek perfect for cooling off. in bed or at The Rooftop Grill, and fresh simmered snapper topped with Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, and potato cream soup with black For Valentine’s Day, Mari is See Valentine’s Dining page 18 rolling out the red carpet and treat- a sake soy glaze and fried tofu salad. (310)284-6536.

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robbed a victim in the 1300 block At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:10 p.m., an unknown suspect of Olive. committed a burglary in the 1900 committed a petty theft in the 100 block of Holly. block of S. Fairfax. An unknown suspect burglarized a P OLICE B LOTTER vehicle parked in the 900 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a Hayworth at 11 p.m. vehicle parked in the 6100 block of petty theft in the 6300 block of W. Sunset at 9:30 p.m. Third at 3:50 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Feb. 2 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 11:28 p.m., an unknown sus- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 18 and Feb. 2. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- At 12:01 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked committed a grand theft in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los pect committed a petty theft in the in the 7200 block of Sunset. 7000 block of Hawthorn. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles 8800 block of Santa Monica. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of petty theft in the 8700 block of petty theft in the 8800 block of Sunset and Orange at 11:50 p.m. Rosewood at 4 p.m. Santa Monica at 12:20 a.m. approximately 20 years old, 5 feet At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police 2 inches tall and 175 pounds. Jan. 30 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the Department assaulted a victim in the 7400 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- corner of Sycamore and Beverly. West Hollywood block of Santa Monica. tim near the corner of Laurel and Jan. 18 Selma at 12:55 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect stole a vehi- petty theft in the 6200 block of At 2:37 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 800 block of At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 5 p.m. committed a burglary in the 9500 Jan. 28 Larrabee at 7 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 5200 block of Brighton Way. block of W. Eighth. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown male At midnight, an unknown suspect suspect committed a burglary in An unknown male suspect com- committed a burglary in the 1200 An unknown suspect committed a the 6800 block of Hollywood. mitted a grand theft in the 9700 Los Angeles Police block of Alta Loma. burglary in the 300 block of S. block of Wilshire Boulevard at 11 Department Wilton Place at 8:20 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a a.m. The suspect was approxi- An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1700 block of mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 150 petty theft in the 7400 block of Jan. 28 At 9:20 a.m., an unknown suspect N. Gower at 5:45 p.m. pounds. Santa Monica at 12:55 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 7800 block of Melrose. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- At 2:29 p.m., a suspect assaulted victim in the 1600 block of N. committed a burglary in the 300 pect committed a burglary in the Cahuenga at 5:45 a.m. a victim during a domestic vio- An unknown suspect committed a block of N. La Cienega. 600 block of N. Sierra Drive. lence incident in the 1000 block of At 12:23 p.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 1700 block of N. Kings. Western at 10:40 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a grand theft in the petty theft in the 7600 block of burglary in the 500 block of 6000 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 11:05 a.m., an unknown sus- Melrose at 6:05 p.m. Camden Drive at 2 p.m. victim in the 8500 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the Monica at 7:35 p.m. 7800 block of Melrose. At 6:06 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown male sus- petty theft in the 8400 block of W. committed a petty theft in the 7300 pect committed a grand theft in the Third at 4:06 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Melrose. 600 block of N. Bedford Drive. pect committed a grand theft in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 5000 block of Wilshire at 8800 block of Santa Monica. 3 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 8200 block of burglary in the 200 block of S. 5800 block of Camerford. At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly at 7:30 p.m. Doheny Drive at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 100 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of block of Hudson Place. At 6:50 p.m., two unknown male committed a petty theft in the 8900 committed a burglary in the 300 suspects committed a burglary in Larchmont and Beverly at 5:55 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a block of N. Van Ness. the 9600 block of Wilshire p.m. victim in the 1700 block of N. Boulevard. One suspect was An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Highland at 7:30 p.m. approximately 39 years old, 5 feet petty theft in the 8800 block of burglary near the corner of 5 inches tall and 145 pounds. No committed a burglary in the 8400 Sunset at 8:30 a.m. At 7:54 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire and Bronson at 8:15 p.m. description was provided of the block of Beverly. burglarized a vehicle parked near second suspect. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a the corner of Mansfield and committed a burglary in the 8600 burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 100 block of N. Sunset. An unknown male suspect com- block of Sunset. 1700 block of Whitley. mitted a grand theft in the 9500 Hayworth at 7:41 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire Boulevard at 8 An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 9:55 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6100 block of p.m. The suspect was approxi- victim near the corner of La Cienega vehicle parked near the corner of robbed a victim in the 700 block of Sunset at 9 p.m. mately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 and Santa Monica at 4 p.m. Curson and Sunset at 10:50 p.m. pounds. Cole. At 9:35 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 30 An unknown suspect burglarized a Feb. 1 8000 block of W. Sunset. committed a burglary in the 200 vehicle parked in the 5700 block of At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Doheny Drive. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect W. Olympic at 10:45 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8300 Jan. 31 committed a burglary in the 300 block of S. Windsor. An unknown male suspect com- block of Santa Monica. Jan. 29 mitted a burglary in the 300 block At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect committed a of N. Crescent Drive at 10:15 p.m. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- stole a vehicle parked near the ing a domestic violence incident in petty theft in the 4700 block of The suspect was approximately 5 pect committed a burglary in the corner of Santa Monica and the 8400 block of Santa Monica at Beverly at 9:30 a.m. feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds. 600 block of N. Larchmont. Wilcox. 1:30 p.m. At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Jan. 19 tim near the corner of Wilcox and stole a vehicle parked near the Jan. 31 burglary in the 600 block of Lillian corner of Sycamore and First. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect at 7:10 a.m. Hollywood at 4:39 a.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- committed a burglary in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a block of S. La Cienega Boulevard. ing a domestic violence incident in At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect the 900 block of Havenhurst at burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 6800 block of committed a petty theft in the 7800 Hollywood at 5:30 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- 2:45 a.m. block of Melrose. 6000 block of Wilshire. mitted a grand theft in the 9500 At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire Boulevard at 5 At noon, an unknown suspect bur- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown male suspect com- glarized a vehicle parked in the committed a burglary in the 800 p.m. The suspect was approxi- tim in the 9000 block of Beverly at mitted a petty theft in the 1100 block of N. Edinburgh. mately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 160 7500 block of Norton. 11:30 a.m. block of Orange at 9:30 a.m. pounds. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6300 block of burglary in the 1300 block of Olive At 8 p.m., an unknown male sus- committed a petty theft in the 300 committed a petty theft in the 7800 Hollywood at 11:55 p.m. pect committed a grand theft in the at 8 p.m. block of S. La Cienega. block of Melrose. 9500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Feb. 2 The suspect was approximately 5 Feb. 1 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a feet 6 inches tall and 160 pounds. cle parked in the 1600 block of theft near the corner of Beverly At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Vine at 2 p.m. and Citrus at 10 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the Jan. 20 5500 block of Romaine. 1000 block of Hayworth. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:13 a.m., an unknown male committed a petty theft in the 6400 burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect stole a vehi- suspect robbed a victim in the 400 An unknown suspect assaulted a block of Hollywood. the corner of Las Palmas and cle parked near the corner of block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- victim near the corner of Orange Hollywood. Lillian and Lexington at 3 a.m. pect was approximately 41 years Grove and Santa Monica at 1:55 An unknown suspect burglarized a old, 6 feet 3 inches tall and 185 p.m. vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect pounds. Hollywood and La Brea at 3:45 burglary in the 700 block of N. La burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect p.m. Cienega at 11:45 a.m. 5500 block of Wilshire. Three unknown suspects, two burglarized a vehicle parked in the male and the other female, robbed 1000 block of Hayworth. At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a a victim near the corner of Wilshire burglarized a vehicle parked in the stole a vehicle parked in the 6200 burglary in the 900 block of S. Boulevard and Rodeo Drive at An unknown suspect burglarized a 5200 block of Melrose. block of Lexington. Hudson at 4:15 p.m. 7:42 p.m. The male suspects were vehicle parked in the 900 block of approximately 19 to 20 years old, N. Hayworth at 7:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 5 feet 8 inches tall and 120 to 150 vehicle parked in the 1300 block of petty theft in the 600 block of S. committed a burglary in the 300 pounds. The female suspect was At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect Vine at 8:30 p.m. Western at 3 p.m. block of S. Arnaz. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 February 7, 2019

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In the Original Farmers Market 3rd & Fairfax (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8440 [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 February 7, 2019 Program develops a lifelong love for reading in young children BY EDWIN FOLVEN That approach is an integral part Out and Read, one-third of young of Reach Out and Read, a program children in the United States, and Learning to read at a young age De Silva recommends for all chil- half of children living in poverty, and building an early foundation in dren from birth through age 5. start kindergarten without the skills literacy can make a dramatic differ- While children may often be glued needed for success in school. ence in a child’s ability to learn as to smart phones, computer tablets Students who enter kindergarten he or she grows older, said Dr. and high-definition televisions, with below-grade-level reading Janesri De Silva, founder of Kids reading a book is an often over- skills have a much higher chance and Teens Medical Group. looked form of education that can of dropping out. photo courtesy of Reach Out and Read pay big dividends later in life, she “We want to bring kids back to Children from birth through age 5 can benefit from Reach Out and Read said. basics,” De Silva added. “We have programs which aims at improving their ability to learn and instilling a “In terms of a child being highly to retrain the brain back to basics.” educated, it starts in the first five Reach Out and Read, a national lifelong love of literature. years,” De Silva added. “Not organization based in Boston, pro- enough goes into teaching children vides resources for parents it helps to start reading.” and receptive language scores, to read at an early age. Studies enabling them to become better Pediatricians affiliated with according to a report published in show the brain starts to develop at educational role models for chil- Reach Out and Read teach parents the journal Pediatrics. Children a very young age. Reading dren. The organization’s website about the program during doctor’s who participated in Reach Out and absolutely translates into success at features information for parents of visits. De Silva said patients are Read programs were more likely to school and when a child engages infants, toddlers and preschoolers. encouraged to read in the waiting cite reading and sharing books as a with books, they will be smarter Tips include engaging young chil- room. Books are provided to doc- favorite activity, stated a report in later on.” dren in conversation, playing edu- tors who then give them to children the Archives of Pediatrics and De Silva began partnering with cational games and surrounding and parents. Supporters are encour- Adolescent Medicine. De Silva and advocating for Reach Out and them with toys and objects display- aged to support the program encouraged people to visit the Read within the last year. The doc- ing words. Reading to young chil- through book and monetary dona- Reach Out and Read website at tor, whose medical group offers dren daily is key, and word play tions. reachoutandread.org to learn about photo courtesy of Dr. Janesri De Silva comprehensive pediatric care, said and rhyming help develop young Research shows that the program the program. Dr. Janesri De Silva, of Kids and the program is especially important minds. is having a positive impact on “I am trying to bring the commu- Teens Medical Group, is a strong in underserved communities where “The program gets parents, at the young children. Parents who read nity to this national organization.” proponent of Reach Out and Read parents may not have the resources time when babies are born, to start to children more than four times a She added. “It has to be a commu- and the benefits it provides in to help their children develop good reading to children,” De Silva said. week saw higher vocabulary nity effort. I hope they will donate early childhood development. literacy skills. According to Reach “Even when a mother is pregnant, scores, as well as higher receptive and participate.”

lution to close any existing charter LAUSD board schools or reduce the many choices Hop aboard a available to families in Los Angeles Unified. The charter law is decades approves motion old, and it makes sense to me to vintage train for pause while experts, not advocates, to study charter study all of the issues and propose a Valentine’s Day what adjustments, if any, might be school impacts appropriate to the law to provide a adventure path for the next 20 years.” Celebrate Valentine’s Day aboard Los Angeles Unified will ask The resolution was authored by Fillmore & Western’s Valentine’s California leaders to study potential board members Richard Vladovic Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner changes in the state’s charter laws and Scott M. Schmerelson. Board Train on Thursday, Feb. 14. The and to impose a temporary morato- Vice President Nick Melvoin ride features dinner and a 1970s- rium on new charter schools in the opposed the resolution. style spoof of the popular “Love district while the report is complet- “There are a lot of things I’d like Boat” characters on their aloha ed. to see a moratorium on, but with all voyage aboard the Love Train. The Los Angeles Unified School due respect to my colleagues, Passengers will enjoy an evening of District Board of Education they’re just not addressed in this resolution,” Melvoin said. “I have intrigue, entertainment and music. We approved a resolution on Jan. 29 The menu includes choice of prime requesting Gov. Gavin Newsom, been consistent in my belief that the n rib, chicken cordon bleu, blackened the California Board of Education best way to mitigate charter growth pork chop and vegetarian salad. and the California Department of is to improve district schools so that Valentine’s Tickets are $90. The train departs at Education conduct a study charter parents choose us because we’re the 7 p.m. from 364 Main St., Fillmore. co-locations, facility management best, not because they don’t have For information, call (805)524- and the fiscal implications of char- any other options.” Day! 2546, or visit fwry.com. ters on school districts. It also urges For information, visit lausd.net. photo courtesy of Filmore & Western Railway the Legislature to impose a morato- We have everything to make Valentine’s rium on new charter schools within special - from balloons to banners, the district’s boundaries while the study is under way. party favors, paper goods, wrapping, bows, With 275 independent charters and sweets for your sweet! that enroll more than 150,000 students, LAUSD has the most charters in the nation. “I support school choice for families and recognize charter schools BEADS! are one of the options for a high- AND SO MUCH quality education,” LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner MORE!! said. “There is nothing in this reso- EVERYTHING TO State seeks applicants “ROULEZ LES for summer meal BON TEMPS!” program

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BY EDWIN FOLVEN LAUSD and reducing teacher-stu- life-long educator and the first dent ratios. An LAUSD alumna, African-American woman to lead Former Los Angeles Unified King formerly worked as a teacher, the district, Dr. King was truly an School District superintendent and assistant principal, principal, chief inspiration. She was a collaborative longtime educator Michelle King administrator of secondary educa- and innovative leader who broke died on Feb. 2 at the age of 57 fol- tion, local district superintendent, down barriers to create more equi- lowing a battle with cancer. chief of staff to the superintendent, table opportunities for every stu- King was the first black woman senior deputy superintendent and dent. Her warmth, love and gen- to lead the LAUSD, serving as chief deputy superintendent. She erosity transformed countless lives superintendent from January 2016 received the National Association and left a legacy that will continue through June 2018. She went on of School Superintendents’ 2017 to impact us for generations.” medical leave in September 2017 National Superintendent of the Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and was replaced by interim super- Year award, and UCLA’s Edward lauded King as a pioneer in educa- photo by Edwin Folven intendent Vivian Ekchian, who A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year tion. LAUSD Superintendent Michell King visited the Los Angeles Girls served until King’s official retire- Award. “Dr. Michelle King’s life and ment last June. “Words cannot begin to describe career encapsulated what it means Academic Leadership Academy on the Los Angeles High School campus King’s priorities included attain- the sorrow we feel, the love we to be an Angeleno: excellence, on the first day of classes in 2016. The school was renamed the Girls ing a 100 percent graduation rate shared with and for Dr. King, and kindness, integrity, service above Academic Leadership Academy, Dr. Michelle King School for Science, and promoting inclusion among the lasting impact she had on our self. She devoted her entire profes- Technology, Engineering and Math in 2018. students from different back- communities. Her dedication to sional life to students in Los grounds. Under her tenure, profi- uplift every student, family and Angeles, and led our school district a statement. “Michelle’s extraordi- our kids to be on pathways to ciency rates increased among employee within Los Angeles with all of the passion, skill and nary achievements – record gradu- careers – should inspire each one of English learners. Unified was second to none,” read determination that it takes to be a ation rates, putting higher educa- us to be part of the mission to make King was also involved with an LAUSD statement. “As a Los powerful fighter for young people tion within reach for all families L.A.’s schools the best in integrating charter schools into the Angeles Unified graduate, parent, and their dreams,” Garcetti said in and creating new opportunities for America.” Annual exhibition and fundraiser at the Autry celebrate Western art and artists Featuring 64 premier Western tation and Marilyn B. and Calvin B. required for the opening-day artists, the Masters of the American Gross curator of visual arts. events. Preregistration closes on West Art Exhibition and Sale opens “Masters celebrates these histories Thursday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. Tickets Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Autry through images and narratives that may also be purchased onsite at Museum of the American West. speak to the exceptional environ- Registration Guest Services on Feb. This exhibition and sale show- ment, cultural past and dynamic 9, while supply lasts. case paintings and sculptures by present of the American West.” The Autry is located at 4700 nationally recognized artists such A ticketed opening-day program Western Heritage Way. For infor- as George Carlson, Dennis Doheny, includes presentations by artists mation and tickets, visit Tammy Garcia, Z. S. Liang, Jeremy and a luncheon with an awards pre- theautry.org/masters, or call Lipking, Tim Solliday, Kevin Red sentation. The lively event contin- (323)495-4391. Star, Mian Situ, Curt Walters and ues into the evening with a cocktail Morgan Weistling. 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Eddie“Bohemian Rhapsody,”Awards edited honor the best in film editing by John Ottman, and “The Favourite,” edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis, won Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) respectively at the 69th annual American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards on Feb. 1. The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton with over 1,000 in attendance to celebrate. ACE President Stephen Rivkin presided over the evening’s festivities with comedian Tom Kenny serving as the evening’s host. “Spider-Man: Into The Spider- Verse,” edited by Robert Fisher Jr., photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging won Best Edited Animated Feature Film, and “Free Solo,” edited by Kristina Wong was this year’s recipient of the Dorothy and Richard Bob Eisenhardt, won Best Edited photo courtesy of Perception PR E. Sherwood Award. The award, originally called the Richard E. Documentary (Feature). Sherwood Award, was renamed last year to honor his wife Dorothy Television winners included Actress Octavia Spencer presented the American Cinema Editors Sherwood as well. “Atlanta – Teddy Perkins,” edited Golden Eddie honor to filmmaker Guillermo del Toro in celebration of his by Kyle Reiter, for Best Edited career. Comedy Series for Commercial Television; “The Marvelous Mrs. Golden Eddie honor, which was Meyers, Francis Ford Coppola and Maisel – Simone,” edited by Kate presented to him by friend and col- Clint Eastwood, among others. Sanford, for Best Edited Comedy laborator Octavia Spencer, who For information, visit ameri- Center Theatre Group awards Series for Non-Commercial starred in del Toro’s Oscar best pic- cancinemaeditors.org. Television; and “Killing Eve – Nice ture-winning film “The Shape of Face,” edited by Gary Dollner. Water” last year. Many other indus- boundary-pushingSince 1996, the Center Theatre “She was artists deeply interested in Academy Award-winning film- try luminaries have received ACE’s Group has recognized and cele- young theater artists and champi- maker Guillermo del Toro received highest honor, including J.J. brated local theater artists with oned innovative and adventurous the organization’s prestigious ACE Abrams, Norman Jewison, Nancy WHAT IF I the Richard E. Sherwood Award. new work, which is why she first In 2018 Dorothy Sherwood, established an award in her hus- DO NO Richard’s wife and fellow cham- band Richard’s name to encour- pion of innovative and adventur- age and support emerging theater ESTATE ous theater artists passed away. artists with exceptional talent. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services To honor the passion and dedica- My sister Elizabeth and I hope to PLANNING? tion of both patrons of the arts, honor this legacy with the f you die intestate (without a the award has been renamed the Dorothy and Richard E. will), then California’s laws of Dorothy and Richard E. Sherwood Award that will now welcomesAuthor, entertainment Melissa journalist, empathy Rivers and to board descent and distribution will Sherwood Award. carry both of their names.” producer and suicide prevention less judgment, determine who receives your proper- The recipient of the 2019 “This gift is somewhat unique advocate Melissa Rivers has joined and that is why Ity by default. Contrary to popular Dorothy and Richard E. in Los Angeles in that it gives the board of directors of Didi Hirsch I joined the belief, if you die without a will, Sherwood Award announced at artists funds to do whatever they Mental Health Services, a Los board of this everything you own does not auto- the 2019 Ovation Awards is want or need; it supports their Angeles-based nonprofit providing tremendous matically pass to the state. Typically, Kristina Wong. The $10,000 vision, without parameters or free mental health, substance use and organization.” the distribution will be to your spouse award aims to cultivate theater restrictions, at a crucial point in suicide prevention services for over Rivers was a and children and then to other family artists who are working in Los their careers,” said Michael 75 years. college student members. The state’s plan reflects the Melissa Rivers Angeles at a catalytic moment in Ritchie, Center Theatre Group “Melissa is ahead of her time. She when her legislature’s guess as to how most their career – artists that push the artistic director. “We are grateful spoke openly about her father’s sui- father, televi- people would dispose of their estate formal and aesthetic boundaries to the Sherwood family for their cide in 1987 when the topic was sion producer Edgar Rosenberg, died and establishes protections for cer- and demonstrate a dedication to generosity, which will allow us to taboo. Ever since, she has worked by suicide. In 2016, Didi Hirsch tain beneficiaries, particularly minor improve their respective artistic continue to make an impact on tirelessly to erase the stigma of men- Mental Health Services honored her children. The rules of “intestate suc- fields. Los Angeles theater in the mem- tal illness,” said Dr. Kita S. Curry, with its Beatrice Stern Media Award cession” may or may not reflect your The two additional finalists, ory of two people who devoted president and CEO of Didi Hirsch at its 20th anniversary Erasing the actual wishes. Estate planning Bruce Lemon and Marike Splint, so much of their lives to our com- Mental Health Services. “We are Stigma Leadership Awards for her affords you the opportunity to alter will receive a $2,000 honorari- munity. Los Angeles has lost an honored to have her on our board.” openness in discussing her father’s the state’s default plan to suit your um. important supporter of the arts, Didi Hirsch Mental Health suicide and her efforts to raise aware- personal preferences. “My mother was an avid sup- but in renaming the Sherwood Services helps over 100,000 children ness among youth and college stu- Disposition Outside The Will porter of the arts in Los Angeles. Award to honor Dorothy as well and adults annually at 10 locations dents. Rivers also emceed the organi- It is important to understand that the She was particularly devoted to as Richard, we’re ensuring that and nearly 100 schools in Southern zation’s Erasing the Stigma transfer of your property after your the Center Theatre Group, where their contributions are not forgot- California. It is also home to the Leadership Awards in 2017. death may be determined by some- she and my father enjoyed the ten.” nation’s first Suicide Prevention Didi Hirsch Mental Health thing other than the laws of intestacy, best of contemporary theater for For information, visit cen- Center, the only one offering com- Services is nearing the end of a 3- even when you die without a will. decades,” Ben Sherwood said. tertheatregroup.org. prehensive services to people affect- year fundraising campaign to create a Title to certain categories of property ed by suicide. new center in Century City to meet may pass outside the probate estate. “As suicide grows to even greater rising demand for services. The new Generally, upon your death, your half numbers, the worst thing we can do building, which was recently reno- of any community property presump- is ignore it or not talk about it. The vated, will be unveiled in the coming tively belongs to your surviving Learn about sustainable gardening with only way to attack it is head-on as a weeks. It will add therapy for indi- spouse. Additionally, if you own complex mental health issue,” Rivers viduals and families, support groups property with another person as joint said. “I am honored to work hand-infor teens bereaved by suicide and tenants with right of survivorship, the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council hand with the Didi Hirsch organiza- training for mental health profession- property will pass directly to the The Greater Wilshire can be aesthet- tion to mitigate stigma and reduce als to the suicide prevention services remaining joint tenant upon your Neighborhood Council Sustainabil- ically pleasing, suicide. Few things are more painful provided. death and will not be part of your ity Committee presents lush, green, to the survivors, as I can attest. 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LACOThe Los Angelesto build Chamber partnerships during new season Orchestra and new Music Director Jaime Martín have announced programming for the 2019-20 season that builds upon the orchestra’s legacy while blazing a path to its Ready to roll! future. In his inaugural season as music director, which opens in September 2019 and continues through May 2020, Martín will display his passion for music spanning five cen- turies, his commitment to commis- sioning new works, and his dedication to expanding the reach of LACO’s artistry through partnerships with preeminent and rising artists and leading presenters and venues. photo by Jamie Pham Following his prominent career The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s new Music Director Jaime Martín as a flutist, Martín, who is the sixth music director to lead LACO since will conduct seven concerts and present three world premieres during its inception in 1968, has risen to the 2019-20 season. international acclaim as a conductor in recent years. Most recently, side LACO’s virtuosic players, For information and tickets, call he led the London Philharmonic on there will be great musical depth, (213)622-7001 ext. 1, or visit a nine-concert European tour and passion and scope.” laco.org. was named principal conductor of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, effective in September 2019. by Myles Mellor Over a season that features a Crossword Puzzle major orchestral series, unique Session performances, Baroque Conversations concerts, In Focus chamber music evenings, intimate LACO à la carte salon programs and more in over a dozen venues throughout Southern California, Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, is pictured Martín conducts seven concerts and in the May 30, 1996, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly presents three world premieres, all Press, when he was mayor of West Hollywood and was getting ready LACO commissions, a U.S. pre- to participate in the California AIDS Ride. This week, the West miere and co-commission as well Hollywood City Council instructed city staff to begin looking for as a West Coast premiere. ways to improve West Hollywood’s bicycle infrastructure, with a Martín extends the reach of longer-term goal of forming a bike share network with Beverly Hills LACO’s artistry and programming and Los Angeles. beyond the concert stage and deep into the community with the announcement of two artists-in-residence this season, American composer Missy Mazzoli, whose dou- ble bass concerto receives its West WeHoThe city ofhosts West Hollywood’s Junk Sellersin the can use Trunk one pop-up saletent or a Coast premiere, and young British Recreation Services Division will canopy up to 10-by-10-feet in size cello virtuoso Sheku Kanneh- host a Junk in the Trunk rummage in their assigned spaces. Mason, the first black musician to sale on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9 Participants may start setting up at win a BBC Young Musician of the a.m. to 1 p.m. in the north lot at 8 a.m.; cars will not be allowed to Year award. Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica enter the lot after 9 a.m. “I am inspired by Los Angeles Blvd. Parking lot sale spaces, which and its artistic vibrancy,” Martín Participants may sell items from cover two standard parking spots, Across 2. Station identifier? said. “As I introduce myself to 1. Casting requirement? 3. TV series, ___ and Greg the trunks of vehicles or in the are available for $15 and must be LACO audiences, I have chosen to 4. Big name in brewing 4. Samuel, Great Plague diarist space remaining in designated reserved in advance. Space is limit- create a broad, yet very personally 9. Arrested 5. “Silent night, holy night, areas. Anyone who has yard sale ed and will be available on a first- resonant program … With other 14. Oberhausen outburst ___ calm . . .” items to sell is invited to register; come, first-served basis. exceptional artists like Nicholas 15. Catherine Zeta-Jones’s 6. Conked no vendor goods will be permitted. Admission is free for shoppers. McGegan, Ruth Reinhardt, Julian “The Mask of Zorro” role 7. Hissy fit Items can be displayed from car For information, call Michael Wachner, Jeremy Denk, David 16. Chip away at 8. Trig. expression trunks and hatches, or in a parking Gasca at (323)848-6546, or email 17. Mom, pop and school org. 9. Snip again Fray, Missy Mazzoli and Sheku 18. Everyday 10. Spring up space sale area using a tarp or table. [email protected]. Kanneh-Mason performing along- 19. Acknowledged 20. Miley Cyrus hit 11. Certify a document 23. As one 12. Suffix with glycer- 24. Nissan SUV 13. Edward’s nickname 27. Tip 21. Singer Tucker The Wallis Studio Ensemble explores love, community 28. “I dare you!” 22. Actors that have roles The Wallis Studio Ensemble pre- Nations have revealed, more people 31. Hostelry in crowd scenes etc. sents “S.O.S.,” an original multime- “We are very feel a sense of isolation than ever 32. Nay’s opposite 25. It’s stranded dia physical theater work about love before,” Dahm said. “‘S.O.S.’ is 35. ‘CSI’ actress Helgenberger 26. “The Hulk” director, first name proud to provide 37. Goes with Zig 29. Watch used in space and resilience in times of crisis, about a group of strangers finding an artistic home 38. Carly Jepen hit 30. Black Eyed Peas will._.__ directed by Madeleine Dahm, run- connection by seeking out small 41. Military leave, for short 33. Some Chicago trains ning through Sunday, Feb. 10, at the at The Wallis for moments of humanity, remembering 43. Plod along 34. Claim Circle X Theatre in Atwater Village. these talented they don’t have to learn something 44. Last year’s jr. 36. Dr. for women The production uses little-known new in fighting loneliness and isola- 45. Bugs 38. Strauss opera love letters by great writers and young actors.” tion, they have to remember some- 46. In the Bible, sold his soul 39. Calendar pages: Abbr. activists such as Vita Sackville West, thing forgotten.” for lentil stew 40. Wayne or Lee 48. “Here comes trouble!” Frederick Douglas, Maya Angelou, -Mark Slavkin, director of “We are very proud to provide an 41. Year in Nero’s reign 52. Lost 42. Hold Tchaikovsky, Frida Kahlo, Virginia education at The Wallis artistic home at The Wallis for these 55. Rich cloth with a raised design 47. Congo tributary Woolf, Rainer Maria Rilke and oth- talented young actors,” said Mark 58. Hit from The Fray 49. Attack ers, along with original text, move- Slavkin, director of education at The 61. “Benjamin” ment, film and photography. Jo Rodriguez, Helya Salarvand, Wallis. “But we’re also excited to 63. Water bodies 50. Ukraine seaport 51. Below, in a contract “‘S.O.S.’ explores how political Alexander Sheldon, Lucia Towers, bring these artists and this timely 64. Legal ending 65. English county 53. Awful smell opportunists and economic systems Viva Kanani Obiajulu Wittman and piece to reach new audiences, 54. Roasters Siera Williams are part of The 66. Joplin title word have fed off and taken advantage of thanks to our friends at Circle X 67. “Bad ___ Wanna Be” 56. Edward Scissorhand’s actress a rise in our sense of personal isola- Wallis Studio Ensemble, created by Theatre.” (Dennis Rodman autobiography) 57. Commencement tion and how we might find a way Dahm and GRoW @ The Wallis for Tickets are $25. 68. Takes off 59. Tachometer rdgs. back to belonging to each other and early career actors committed to cre- The Wallis is located at 9390 N. 69. Bypass 60. Wallop the world we inhabit,” Dahm said. ating innovative theater for social Santa Monica Blvd. Circle X 70. Brown at the beach 61. Musical items Cast members Trecey Dory, change. Theatre is located at 3269 Casitas 62. Modern (Prefix) Schuyler Girion, Ella M. Joseph, “As recent studies by the World Ave. For information, call (310)746- Down Kelvin Morales, Sina Pooresmaeil, Health Organization and the United 4000, or visit thewallis.org, 1. Mountaineering term See Answers page 25 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 February 7, 2019

During awards season, how well has ‘Green Book’ aged? “Green Book” masks itself as a he needs Tony to protect him on an champion of inclusion, a buddy Odyssean journey through the flick set during the civil rights racist underworld. Don eventually movement. What makes this one receives a degree of character and its ilk so dangerous is quite development, but redemption for simple: easy answers, simple solu- Tony is the goal. tions to prejudice so enticing Oscar Somehow “Green Book” com- can’t help but decree them worthy bines “Driving Miss Daisy” and our problems go away.” Well, awards contenders. “Pygmalion” as the Doc attempts maybe that’s true in terms of Klan “The Blind Side,” “The Help,” to refine Tony’s rougher edges – to racism, but the less obvious preju- photo courtesy of Universal Pictures “Crash” and now “Green Book” employ a common euphemism for dices built into our institutions – Mahershala Ali stars as Dr. Don Shirley and Viggo Mortensen as Tony good ol’ fashion privilege and sys- present juvenile examples of big- racist and sexist diction – and teach Lip in “Green Book,” a well-crafted melodrama that could have taken a otry: white folks overtly yelling his white driver life lessons. Don temic obstacles – are far more dif- more thoughtful approach to its subject matter. racial slurs or denying people endures his own trauma along the ficult to visualize on the silver access to basic services and care. way, but such moments accent screen. It’s entirely possible. If Even worse, “Green Book,” like its Tony’s emotional journey. Even Aaron Sorkin could make comput- Trump is “100 percent correct,” a victory for social change but an predecessors all written and direct- when police and locals accost Don, er coding interesting in “The Vallelonga tweeted at the now obligation for all. And anyone ed by white creators, is an incredi- he cares more about Tony’s knee- Social Network,” someone some- president in November 2015. unwilling to admit that – from PC- bly well-crafted piece of melodra- jerk responses, his development. where can easily concoct a com- “Muslims in Jersey City cheering bemoaning faux progressives to ma, bathed in high degrees of The film reads like a cautionary plex portrait of contemporary race when towers went down. I saw it, “Black Panther” critics concluding pathos to lull viewers into a trivial tale on how not to approach public issues. as you did, possibly on local CBS it’s only important for diversity’s narrative that wraps things up with service, like volunteering at a soup But melodrama would need to news.” How can such a flippant sake – would do well to see a num- the audacity of a Hallmark film. kitchen to build personal character take a backseat in the process, and stereotyping white privilege, free ber of other more deserving Oscar And like too many social issue free of actual concern for those in frankly popular cinema doesn’t to opine without proof or obliga- noms that advance representation films, “Green Book” prefers to need of a hot meal. That’s peak roll that way. When smart sci-fi tion to truth, not influence “Green and cinematic quality. focus on a white hero, not the privilege. like “Annihilation” resorts to a Book’s” deeper meaning? “BlacKkKlansman,” “Spider-Man: black protagonist the story should Of course “Green Book” doesn’t Netflix deal in lieu of international And just to cover all bases, Into the Spider-Verse,” robbed feature. Tony Lip (Viggo depict Tony as privileged. He theater distribution, American cin- recent reports that director Peter nom “Sorry to Bother You” and of Mortensen), an Italian-American struggles financially, while Don is ema makes clear its preference for Farrelly (“Dumb and Dumber”) course “Black Panther” all do more racist in New York, functions as well to do. Tony even tries to superficial stories. And while exposed himself to Cameron Diaz for the medium. the audience’s point of entry. All declare himself more black than #MeToo and #OscarsSoWhite when shooting “There’s Something Before anyone counters that major events unfold through his his passenger considering their started important conversations, About Mary” should be the final “Green Book” is based on a true perspective, and viewers have little economic differences. In better naive assertions of witch hunts and straw that broke this film’s glaring story, please know this dramatiza- choice but to empathize with him, hands, the inversion of a white overreactions dominate too many ethos problem. At what point do tion is equally unreal. The film- his prejudices and his enormous chauffeur for a black artist might insider stories. filmmakers stop getting a pass? makers never reached out to appetite (prepare for a white man be a compelling story. Instead, the Even worse, critics and the When their films suck? Shirley’s relatives for facts, to teach a black man how to eat film begs viewers to read Tony as industry continue to reward bad This is cheap catharsis. While prompting niece Carol Shirley fried chicken). sympathetic. He just needs to learn behavior. That should be clear Tony drives Don around, a white Kimble to condemn the project in Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala more. Give him a chance. His wife when a film like “Green Room” couple gets the bird for staring. an interview with Shadow and Act. Ali, nominated for supporting Dolores (Linda Cardellini) dislikes earns five Oscar noms, including Then Tony punches a racist cop in This is a repeat of “The Blind actor, not lead) is the film’s anom- his attitude too, so maybe he’s a best picture. This is a film whose the face. These white saviors Side’s” revisionist history lesson. aly, a black pianist with several good guy beneath that rough exte- screenwriter, Nick Vallelonga, receive all the praise for their sacri- So while the Oscars might look a doctoral degrees, ready to perform rior. confirmed Donald Trump’s base- fice, as if taking the path of some little less white this year, awarding in the Deep South on principle. But The most tedious point of films less claim that American Muslims resistance is more significant than “Green Book” is merely rewarding fearing he may encounter the same like “Green Book” is a simple “if praised the fall of the World Trade experiences of the oppressed. the same old dated stories racist resistance Nat King Cole once did, we just interact more with others, Center. Caring about others shouldn’t be Hollywood deems refreshing.

El Capitan continues KCCLA displays Valentine’s Day tradition artwork by female Korean

artistsThe Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles presents “Core Evolution,” the second exhibition in the 2019 LA Art Project, on view through Feb. 15 at the Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery. In this exhibition, three female artists, painter and installation artist photo © Disney Mirang Wonne, of San Francisco; The El Capitan Theatre continues its annual Valentine Day’s tradi- ceramics artist Yoonchung Park tion of showing Disney’s animated classic “Lady and the Tramp” from Kim, of San Diego; and mixed Monday, Feb. 11, through Monday, Feb. 18. media artist Hei Myung C. Hyun, of Directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi and Wilfred Jackson, Los Angeles, tell their stories of the film follows the adventures of a young cocker spaniel from a finding their voices and identities respectable house, and her romantic escapades with Tramp, a mutt through their artwork. from the wrong side of the railroad tracks. Lady’s comfortable life with After graduating from Korean her human family undergoes some dramatic changes with the arrival universities in the 1960s, these three of a newborn baby, and she turns to Tramp for support. Together, they women individually went to study in have several memorable outings, including a romantic moonlit America and France, only to be cul- spaghetti dinner at Tony’s. turally shocked by new ideas. They “Valentine’s has become one of the most anticipated time of the year had to fight their fixed ideologies at the El Capitan,” General Manager Ed Collins said. “Nothing cap- and find new identities through a tures the spirit of this holiday more than ‘Lady and the Tramp.’ To add chaotic search. Today, these three to the romantic fun, we also offer guests the opportunity to add-on artists continue to follow their pas- valentine candlelit dinners at Miceli’s restaurant in Hollywood prior to sions and endeavors in California. the evening screening of this Disney masterpiece from Feb. 11 to 14.” The exhibition is open to the pub- The “Lady and the Tramp Valentine Dinners” will be held at 5:30 lic. For those interested in attending p.m. (prior to the 7 p.m. screening) at Miceli’s Restaurant, 1646 N Las the opening reception, reservations Palmas Ave. The dinners are $40 per person; advance reservations are are required. required. Guests will check in at the El Capitan Theatre prior to dinner The Korean Cultural Center Art and shuttles will take them to and from the theater. The El Capitan Gallery is located at 5505 Wilshire Theatre is located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For information, call Blvd. For information and reserva- (800)DISNEY6, or visit elcapitantickets.com. tions, visit kccla.org, or call (323)936-3014. 24 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

nRWall d’Art gallery honors Black History Month Local nonprofit 100 Black Men of Los Angeles will feature two signature programs RWall d’Art gallery is celebrat- ing Black History Month with a fundraiser for the Los Angeles nonprofit 100 Black Men of Los Angeles. Two signature programs of the charity will be featured: Young Black Scholars and “See Your Future Community Based Mentoring.” Ten percent of all art sales will be donated to the charity. The event takes place from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 9 at 350 N. Canon Drive in Bevverly Hills The occasion features an evening of art, wine and music. Guests will enjoy a private viewing of the Red Room vault, showcasing the works photo courtesy of Jerome Cleary of old masters including Pablo graphic courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Picasso, Salvador Dali, Andy “The Conductor” is a painting by MARIELA, an artist from the Dominican Warhol, Marc Chagall and Paul Republic whose art is on display at the gallery. Klee. Meet the owner’s artists whose Florida; and Giancarlo Calicchia Angeles, a nonprofit that helps dis- work is showcased and who will be from Italy, a world renowned master advantaged and underrepresented Children’s Hospital holding in attendance including: RMoodie, sculptor and restoration consultant segments of the community, was born in the U.S. and now living in to various historic sites throughout founded in 1981 by Dr. William H. California; world-renowned artist Italy, including the famous Milan Hayling. Valentine’sChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles Daysage cardof cheer to a drivepatient. For each MARIELA, from the Dominican Cathedral, Il Duomo. For information and to RSVP, will travel back to prehistoric times card with a message sent through Republic; Paul Sykes from Sarasota, The 100 Black Men of Los email [email protected]. for its annual Valentine’s Day card Feb. 14, Party City has pledged to drive, running through Feb. 14. donate $1 to Children’s Hospital, Because Valentine’s Day is a up to $25,000. very special day at Children’s Hospitalized kids are unable to Hospital, the hospital is inviting attend school parties or exchange LGBT Center helps launch health initiative supporters and friends to send its valentines, and miss out on getting pediatric patients a special to celebrate the holiday with dinosaur-themed holiday greeting friends and classmates. These spe- card. The two-step process is easy cial greeting cards and thoughtful, forThe Lostrans Angeles LGBT and Center gender non-conforming and takes a couple minutes. First, kind words lift patients’ spirits. In announced that it will participate in an go to chla.org/valentine and past years, patients have received innovative, community-led research choose a card bearing one of three Valentine’s Day cards and good advisory network that will support the dinosaur images: a tyrannosaurus wishes from the Los Angeles com- development of patient-centered rex, a stegosaurus and a tricer- munity and international support- research projects focused on address- atops. ers from Canada, Europe, Australia ing the health needs of transgender Second, write a personal mes- and Asia. and gender non-conforming people. Known as the “Four Corners: Transgender and Gender Non- Conforming People Health Research Advisory Network,” participating Your friendly, neighborhood organizations include the LGBT Center; Chicago’s Howard Brown Hardware Store Health; Whitman-Walker Health in Washington, D.C.; and Houston- Family Owned and Operated Since 1961 based Legacy Community Health. “The Los Angeles LGBT Center is is now proud to be a partner in creating Four Corners,” said Dr. Ward Carpenter, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo co-director of the center’s health services. “This groundbreaking project Transgender, non-binary and gen- one-third of them did not seek a health will bring together researchers, clini- der non-conforming individuals are care provider when needed because cians, and – most importantly – com- people who identify with a gender they could not afford it; and 40 per- munity members to develop a patient- that differs from the identity associat- cent of them had attempted suicide in led TGNC research agenda. We ed with the sex they were assigned at their lifetime – nearly nine times the applaud the network’s vision and its birth. According to the 2015 U.S. attempted suicide rate in the U.S. pop- commitment to ensuring that this vul- Transgender Survey on transgender ulation. nerable and marginalized population health disparities, nearly one in four of For information and to download has a direct voice in guiding research the respondents reported they did not an application, visit to reduce the dramatic health dispari- seek the health care due to their fears howardbrown.org/era/fourcorners. ties suffered by TGNC individuals.” of being mistreated as a trans person; The application deadline is March 8.

WeHo Chamber of Commerce to hold annual installation The West Hollywood Chamber of president and CEO, will present high- Reynolds Award,” Kaplan said. “I Commerce will hold its annual mem- lights for the chamber’s 2019 pro- have worked with Don on various ber meeting and board installation at gram of work, and newly elected committees and organizations that the Sofitel at 8555 Beverly Blvd. on chair Nick Rimedio will introduce the benefit our community for over 30 Wednesday, Feb. 13. new board to be installed. years and I have witnessed over and The event is a reception-style pro- The chamber’s 2018 chair’s choice over his generosity and commitment Come see what’s new! gram from 6 to 8 p.m, Tickets are $60 for the 2019 Ray Reynolds Award to our community based on a true love for chamber members and $80 for goes to Don Zuidema, who will be for West Hollywood. While working nonmembers. presented the award at the event for hard to build LASC into a landmark Same great service! The West Hollywood Chamber his 30 plus years of contribution to the business here, he has still always man- holds this annual meeting for its West Hollywood business communi- aged to find the time to share his members and the installing of the new ty, his significant leadership with the vision and lend a hand to help develop 2019 board of directors. This is a West Hollywood Chamber of and promote the world class image of 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood stakeholders’ conference for members Commerce, as well as his service as West Hollywood. I cannot think of a to hear how their investment is being Chair of WEHO PAC - the chamber’s better recipient to embody the legacy 323-656-7028 used. Keith Kaplan, past chair, will sponsored political action committee. and spirit of Ray Reynolds.” take the audience through the 2018 “I am particularly proud to honor For information, visit wehocham- www.tashmans.com annual report. Genevieve Morrill, Don Zuidema with this year’s Ray ber.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 February 7, 2019

Council denounces campaign against police chief From page 1 ues, that we have folks in the audi- continuing to act professionally and ence that don’t believe, that believe reliably in performing their duties.” any one of us can be guilty of racism, “Does anyone in our community environment in which morale has anti-Semitism or homophobia.” actually believe the five of us would been depleted. Markowitz has run “I think it’s very important for peo- tolerate racism, anti-Semitism or multiple advertisements in local ple to understand that we do not tol- homophobia? The answer is a newspapers outlining the allegations. erate or accept racism, hatred or big- resounding no,” Friedman added. The campaign has cited a lawsuit otry in any form,” added Vice Mayor “Members of this council have had settled in December in which former John Mirisch, who called BHPD parents who were subject to racism Capt. Mark Rosen, a 45-year depart- Crisis a smear campaign. “Those are and anti-Semitism, and speaking for ment veteran, claimed he was denied not Beverly Hills values.” myself, I believe our council would promotions and was discriminated Councilwoman Lili Bosse, a never tolerate that type of behavior. against because of his age. Rosen, daughter of Holocaust survivors, Let me make this clear. We are who is Jewish, also claimed he was denounced implications that the opposed to anti-Semitism, racism photo by Edwin Folven subjected to anti-Semitic remarks. council is not adequately addressing and homophobia, and we will and Beverly Hills resident Vera Markowitz addressed the City Council the claims made by Rosen. have continued to investigate any The city settled the Rosen lawsuit for Tuesday about the BHPD Crisis campaign she is spearheading. $2.3 million on the advice of its insur- “You better believe I take this seri- claims in that regard.” ance company and admitted no ously. You better believe that every The city released a videotaped wrongdoing. single person sitting on this dais, statement by Spagnoli in which she Supporters of Markowitz and the Spagnoli and the city said they are The City Council admonished every single person that is here claims the BHPD Crisis campaign BHPD Crisis campaign included dismayed by the BHPD Crisis cam- Markowitz and the BHPD Crisis takes this seriously,” Bosse said. “I contains “egregious statements and longtime Beverly Hills resident paign. Beverly Hills resident Ilona campaign, and denied allegations that will not tolerate discrimination. My misrepresentations.” Beverly Hills Anita May Rosenstein, a member of Sherman questioned the cam- the city isn’t taking claims seriously whole family perished because of spokesman Keith Sterling said the Beverly Hills Police Foundation paign’s legitimacy. or thoroughly investigating them. discrimination. If there is a need to Spagnoli’s message is the city’s Board for the past 10 years. “I have been in public relations Members also reiterated that race, take action, we will take action. Yes, position on the campaign and the “I was thrilled when Beverly for over 30 years and I have to say religion or any other defining person- we are determined to get the facts.” issues allegedly affecting the Hills hired its first woman police what we are seeing here is what we al characteristics have not been a fac- Councilmen Robert Wunderlich department. chief. When people started talking call a publicity stunt,” Sherman tor in their decision making, and that and Les Friedman echoed their col- The city hired Spagnoli in 2016 about the turmoil in the department, said. “I feel that anybody who racism within the police department leagues’ sentiments. following a 2015 independent I thought this is just the good old enters into a campaign where you will never be tolerated. “I’d like to assure our residents report by the Management Partners boy network working against a don’t acknowledge who the sup- “We are going to be in Israel at the and I want to assure our officers that firm that analyzed law enforcement woman. But then I learned that porters are has to be questioned. end of the month to participate in a we would not and do not tolerate policies, hiring practices and disci- women who are among the Our city in crisis? I don’t think so.” conference on how we can collective- discrimination in the police depart- plinary processes. The city request- employees filing lawsuits, I decided Markowitz said she plans to con- ly across the world be a collation of ment or in any other aspect of the ed the analysis to improve the to look at the facts,” Rosenstein tinue the BHPD Crisis campaign mayors that will fight anti-Semitism, city,” Wunderlich said. “I also department overall, fill vacant posi- said. “The city council wants you to and added that she has more sup- hatred, bigotry and homophobia would also hope that our city would tions and boost morale. believe that this is about a disgrun- porters than were present at the City worldwide,” Mayor Julian Gold said. have enough trust in us to know that On Dec. 11, Management tled employee, come on. Schools, Council meeting. She stands by the “They didn’t invite us just because we here on City Council do not tol- Partners reported to the City fire and police are some of the most claims of misconduct by Spagnoli, we are us. They invited us because erate discrimination. Again, I cer- Council that much progress had important reasons why people and is planning her next move. we collectively as a council and a city tainly hope that our city particularly been made. The firm interviewed 25 choose to live in Beverly Hills. “I am regrouping, but I am not have a body of work that speaks to would know that the City Council randomly selected sworn and civil- Please step up and protect our won- letting this go,” she said. our values. These are our values, and would not tolerate anti-Semitism or ian department employees last year derful officers and employees of the “Everywhere I go in town, people it’s offensive and it’s very sad that any other type of discrimination. and determined that the “overall police department from discrimina- say they are so supportive but having done all this, and taking all of Our police department is not in cri- organizational climate and morale tion and retaliation.” afraid. This is a very difficult situa- this time to try and advance these val- sis. The officers and the chief are in the department are good.” The seven speakers in support of tion.”

Tobacco ban under consideration in Beverly Hills From page 1

nience stores or pharmacies that sell tobacco in the city. “It will force us out of business,” said Fernandez, one of several local store owners who addressed the City Council. Referring to his family, including sons age 21 and 16, he added, “It will force us to fight for our lives one way or another.” Tuesday’s meeting was the first step in a potential first-of-its-kind photo courtesy of Miller Ink law in the U.S. that adds to Beverly Park La Brea News/Beverly Press Kfir Gavrieli, co-founder and CEO of Tieks, interviewed Alon Shtruzman, Hills’ already strict regulations for Two years ago, a vaper in Beverly Hills enjoyed one of the last days CEO of Keshet International. smokers. “We’ve always been a leader, before a ban on smoking or vaping on public-rights-of-way without we’ve always been visionary, we’ve actively passing by went into effect. always been bold,” said Councilwoman Lili Bosse, who but guests can smoke on balconies lawsuits if the law is approved. Masa Innovation Forum started a #BHHealthCity campaign and buy tobacco products in gift “Our community is concerned and hosted weekly Walk with the shops. with one’s individual health and we Mayor gatherings to promote health “Tourism is an important part of are going to do something about it,” highlights ‘Jobs of the Future’ and well-being. “We’ve always On Jan. 30, more than 150 high- Over the course of several panel what our city does and we want to Councilman Les Friedman said. been not afraid of being first.” profile entrepreneurs, civic and faith discussions and interactive breakout make sure to consider that,” Wagner According to data from the Concerns of businesses that rely leaders, philanthropists, and young sessions, participants explored inno- said. Centers for Disease Control and on tobacco sales will be vetted in the professionals gathered in Los vations and development in a range The list of smoking regulations Prevention, 40,000 adults in months ahead. The proposed law Angeles for the first-ever Masa of industries from entertainment already in effect in Beverly Hills California die every year from will be reviewed by the city’s Health Innovation Forum, a timely evening and finance, to technology and includes prohibitions on smoking smoking-related illnesses, and and Safety Commission. Todd focused on the economies and health care, with a specific focus on on public rights of way or within 20 health care costs due to smoking Johnson, president and CEO of the careers of the future. how connections to and long-term feet of open air dining areas, unless exceeded $13 billion in 2009. Beverly Hills Chamber of experiences in Israel can help actively passing by; a ban on smok- Vice Mayor John Mirisch, who Commerce, said the chamber does- Americans to find greater profes- ing in multiunit housing; and a ban has expressed support for a citywide n’t have a stance on the proposed Answers from page 22 sional success. on flavored tobacco that has been tobacco ban in recent years, said he law, but it wants to be part of the Hosted by Masa Israel Journey, popular among teenagers. wanted to see the law passed within decision making. which has brought more than “Big tobacco companies are not three months. But Mayor Julian “We’re certainly cognizant of the 130,000 Jews to Israel for immer- going to give up on a teenage mar- Gold, who also supports the ban, business impact,” he said. sive educational and professional ket that can be persuaded to buy said the city government needs to Julie Wagner, CEO of the Beverly experiences, the forum featured tobacco so easily,” said Sophia take the time to study the impact it Hills Conference and Visitors innovators in a range of fields, Cohen, a student in Beverly Hills would have. According to city staff, Bureau, said hotels are concerned including Kfir Gavrieli, co-founder High School’s Medical Science no community meetings have been the law would repel visitors, many and CEO of Tieks; Alon Shtruzman, Academy. held, and the city has not gathered of whom come from other countries CEO of Keshet International; Yael Speaking against the proposed much feedback from the business where tobacco usage is more com- Vizel, CEO of Zeekit; and Cathy law, Jaime Rojas, from the National community to date. monplace. The city’s hotels don’t Heller, host of popular podcast Association of Tobacco Outlets, “The elements of this are, I think, allow smoking in any of its rooms, Don’t Keep Your Day Job. said Beverly Hills would likely face complex,” Gold said. 26 February 7, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Scooters to be disposed in WeHo if unclaimed Health insurance options From page 1 that limits the number of scooters engage with staff in implementing per company to 3,000, and calls on those proposals, because although the city to begin improving its since 2003 there have been propos- available for entertainment industry infrastructure to keep riders off the als for 14 bicycle lanes for different The Motion Picture & what is quickly becoming a issued to scooter companies since sidewalks. The Beverly Hills coun- streets throughout the city, only Television Fund and The Actors growing need in our industry,” the City Council voted to ban the cil banned scooters with a local law one and a half have actually been Fund are partnering on MPTF president and CEO Bob devices from being left in public, that penalizes companies if their installed in those 15 years,” said Entertainment Health Insurance Beitcher said. “Both organiza- according to city staff. Of the 37 devices are left in public rights of Kevin Burton, a West Hollywood Solutions, a program that will tions recognize that working in scooters that have been impound- way, and allows police to issue resident and member of the West provide health insurance coun- entertainment is a freelancer’s ed, two were reclaimed. Another citations to riders. Hollywood Bicycle Coalition, the seling services to members of the business and now, more than resolution coming before the City When the West Hollywood City local chapter of the Los Angeles entertainment and performing ever, it matters that we provide Council would charge the scooter Council instituted the scooter ban County Bicycle Coalition. The arts industries. The two organiza- safety nets to take care of our companies a storage fee of $10 per last summer, council members city’s 2017 Pedestrian and Bicycle tions have previously worked entire community in times of day, for up to $300. The city’s cited the lack of infrastructure in Mobility Plan found that 43 per- together to support workers hardship.” Code Compliance Division has place, resulting in riders using cent of cyclists ride on the side- through social services pro- “The Actors Fund is proud to also received more than 200 scoot- them on sidewalks at speeds up to walks due to the lack of infrastruc- grams, but Entertainment Health partner with MPTF in helping er-related complaints since last 15 mph. ture for bicycles. West Hollywood Insurance Solutions is the first people find insurance plans that June. In another vote this week, the is also looking to partner with direct collaboration between work for them,” added Joe Representatives from Lime and council decided to look into an Beverly Hills and Los Angeles to MPTF and The Actors Fund. Benincasa, president and chief Bird were unable to comment by expansion of its bicycle lanes. form a larger bike share network. Health insurance specialists will executive officer of The Actors press time. Cities across the coun- When the council decided several A report from the city’s be located at the SAG-AFTRA Fund. “While no one is more try have been contending with the months ago to phase out WeHo Community and Legislative Building, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., as resilient than the people in our safety concerns electric scooters Pedals, the city’s bike share pro- Affairs Division said there will be a well as other locations in industry, there’s no denying it’s a have presented since they hit the gram, council members said a lack focus on bicycle infrastructure, as Burbank and Woodland Hills. tough business. This collabora- streets toward the end of 2017. The of bicycle lanes contributed to the well as lighting and landscaping, Entertainment Health Insurance tion will build on our services Los Angeles City Council voted in lower than expected usage. along alleyways parallel to Santa Solutions offers comprehensive that ensure our community has September to start a pilot program “It’s very important that council Monica Boulevard. one-on-one health insurance the resources and support they counseling, enrollment and refer- need to proactively manage their rals for industry members and lives and mitigate crisis.” their families. For information, call “MPTF is delighted to collab- (833)777-3447, or visit orate with The Actors Fund on ehisca.com. GreenBen Stapleton Building is now the execu- Councilto a community has of cutting-edgenew executive director tive director of the U.S. Green businesses and nonprofits. At Building Council Los Angeles LACI, Stapleton led major opera- chapter, the nonprofit organization tional growth, program develop- committed to accelerating all ment and partnerships to triple rev- West Hollywood Park dog aspects of sustainability in the built enue for the nonprofit. environment by delivering access Simultaneously, he helped lead to knowledge, resources, recogni- efforts that resulted in the La Kretz parks to close temporarily The West Hollywood Park dog Longpre Ave. tion and networking. Innovation Campus becoming an parks will be closed from The closures accommodate Stapleton succeeds Dominique iconic green building for the Los Wednesday, Feb. 13, through event-related activities at West Hargreaves, who served as execu- Angeles Department of Water and Thursday, Feb. 28, during which Hollywood Park and ongoing tive director for five years, and is Power and the city of Los Angeles, time dog owners are encouraged maintenance of the dog parks at now the deputy chief sustainability with multiple certifications, as well to use the William S. Hart Park & 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. For officer for the city of Los Angeles; as pilot projects targeting waste, Off-Leash Dog Park at 8341 De information, visit weho.org. and Julie Du Brow, who has served water and energy efficiency. as interim executive director since The council selected Stapleton September, along with interim after an extensive regional search deputy director Edmund Novy. led by a team of current and former A native Angeleno, Stapleton is a board members. recognized sustainability leader “I have complete confidence that Stapleton with experience and connections Ben will successfully guide this across real estate, technology and chapter to a new level of positive strategic plan that encompasses innovation. He launched and man- impact on the built environment in strong development and outreach; aged the La Kretz Innovation greater Los Angeles and the Inland thought-leadership, inspiration and Campus in downtown Los Empire,” said Sara Neff, board guidance in the sustainable built Angeles, most recently serving as chair. “His entrepreneurial spirit environment; education that senior vice president of operations and proven track record of non- empowers; groundbreaking pro- and finance for the L.A. Cleantech profit leadership will be a boon to grams along with new partner- Incubator. The campus has become the chapter and we on the board are ships; and overall drive for market an epicenter for sustainability in really looking forward to working transformation to fight climate the region featuring events with with him.” change. prominent local, national and inter- Stapleton’s hiring comes as the For information, visit usgbc- national leaders, while being home organization implements a new la.org.

photo by Edwin Folven Staples Center, Microsoft Theater welcomes VP of booking Last year, local authorities displayed numerous firearms confiscated Hallie Yavitch has been hired as Arena organization since October from a defendant prohibited from possessing them to illustrate how the vice president of booking for 2008. In 2017, she was promoted to difficult it can be to address illegal guns. Staples Center and Microsoft vice president of event booking Theater. In her new role, Yavitch where she was responsible for will focus on the booking and orga- maintaining the event booking for nization of talent, touring artists and Quicken Loans Arena including NRA-related motion would shows for both venues. budgeting, event production, pro- She also will be responsible for motion and negotiation. Prior to sourcing talent, negotiating and working at Quicken Loans Arena, scrutinize its ties to city of L.A. securing deals with high priority Yavitch spent 14 years with From page 1 O’Farrell introduced the legis- clients and promoters, creating new Playhouse Square in Cleveland, lation in September and the coun- original content, as well as leading leading in various booking capaci- disclosure ordinances in place for cil directed the city attorney to the booking and marketing depart- ties, including assistant director of border wall contracting, and for draft an ordinance. The draft ments for both venues. programming, concerts manager those businesses that have a histo- states that the NRA’s influence is “I am thrilled to take on this new and contemporary programming ry of investment or profits from so pervasive that Congress has position and join the amazing team coordinator. She has also spent time Hallie Yavitch slavery prior to 1865. The out- failed to pass any significant gun that is in place at both Staples working with Magic Arts & sized role the NRA plays with safety legislation since the a ban Center and Microsoft Theater,” Entertainment as the associate gen- and parking, Bill Garner has been their reckless and destructive on assault rifles expired in 2004. Yavitch said. “I look forward to eral manager of touring for shows promoted to senior director of park- agenda of guns everywhere with- The draft ordinance also states jumping right in with both the book- including Mannheim Steamroller, ing, Armen Dembekjian has been out regulation of any kind, results that the NRA members receive ing and marketing teams, and work- David Copperfield and Lord of the promoted to the newly created posi- in incalculable losses of life, the benefits from companies that sup- ing with all of the promoters, agents Dance. tion of vice president of event pro- destruction of families and devas- port the organization, which and managers throughout the coun- In addition to the hiring of duction, Wendy Funes has been pro- tating financial costs that we all O’Farrell wants to preclude from try and in Los Angeles, representing Yavitch, Staples Center and moted to senior director of booking, collectively pay for. I am calling doing business with the city. these two iconic venues.” Microsoft Theater have announced and Christina Mikhail has been pro- for the same transparency with While the schedule is still being Prior to accepting her new posi- several internal promotions for both moted to senior manager of booking regard to the activities of the NRA finalized, tentative plans call for tion, Yavitch worked for the venues. Ignacio Guerra has been and VIP services in a newly created in relation to any entities we do the ordinance to be heard on Feb. Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans named vice president of operations role. business with.” 12. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 February 7, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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