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• BHUSD prepares for reconfiguration. pg. 3 Rainy, with highs in the • Ed Buck low 60s investigation continues. pg. 7 Volume 29 No. 3 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities January 17, 2019

     Museum craftsthe a third new name in the name museum’s his- Teachers,I students picket on Fairfax tory – better defines the museum’s The Craft & Folk Art Museum current emphasis on the similarities Hancock Park announced on Jan. 15 that it is and disparities between craft, Elementary is one of changing its name to Craft design and contemporary art, Isken Contemporary. said. many local schools Under the direction of executive “The change had been consid- affected by the strike director Suzanne Isken, who has ered since 2014. We have been real- led the museum for eight years, the ly focusing on our exhibits and pro-  
  museum’s focus has changed to grams of independent artists,” contemporary art made with craft Isken added. “The name reflects Students and teachers at media, techniques and processes. See Miracle Mile page 22 Hancock Park Elementary School, The name Craft Contemporary – wearing ponchos and holding umbrellas along with their picket signs on a rainy Monday after- noon, began the first teachers strike in the Los Angeles Unified School District in 30 years. “We just feel like they’re not negotiating in good faith,” said photo by Luke Harold Sharon Patricia Cummings, a teacher at Hancock Park Teachers and students throughout the disttrict picketed outside of their Elementary for 22 years, and one schools on the first day of the teachers strike. of over 30,000 LAUSD teachers on strike. wants LAUSD leadership to use es led by non-union staff and sub- United Teachers Los Angeles is more of its approximately $2 bil- stitute teachers. But plenty of par- fighting for smaller class sizes, lion in reserves to make a better ents, including Mayra Santiago, better wages and benefits, and offer. But according to the district, who supports the teachers and fully staffed schools that include much of that money is already whose son attends Hancock Park librarians, nurses and special edu- committed to state and federal Elementary, are keeping their chil- cation teachers. The district made programs that support students, dren out of school until the strike an offer to the union that it said and current budget projections is resolved. According to the dis- photo courtesy of Craft Contemporary would help achieve those goals by show a depleted reserve by 2020- trict, 143,993 students at more adding 1,200 educators and a 6 21. The Craft and Folk Art museum has changed its name to Craft percent pay increase. The union Schools remain open with class- See Strike page 22 Contemporary to reflect its focus on modern craft art.

KramerI named ‘Trailblazer of the Mile’ Beverly Hills mayor calls Chamber of commerce is part of his legacy after  
 water leak ‘a wakeupBeverly Hills Mayor call’ Julian Gold 20 years helping Miracle said during the council’s study ses- Mile businesses In a debriefing about the city’s sion on Jan. 15. water main break on Sunset He said the city’s coordination       Boulevard, the Beverly Hills with the Metropolitan Water Public Works Department said it District for emergency repairs, and Twenty years ago, the Miracle kept the disruptions to residents campaign to encourage residents, Mile was far less vibrant than it is minimal, and effectively executed businesses and visitors to conserve today. Aside from Museum Row, its emergency response plans. there were few attractions along “This was a wakeup call,” See Water page 22 the stretch of Wilshire Boulevard between Highland and Fairfax avenues. Fast forward to 2019, and the area is in a state of transition and growth. The Petersen Automotive Museum has been redesigned, the Academy Museum is under con- struction and the Los Angeles photo by Chris Devlin County Museum of Art is prepar- L.A. Controller Ron Galperin (left) presented a proclamation to Greater ing for a dramatic transformation. Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce President Steve Kramer at a cer- Numerous housing projects and emony on Jan. 10 when Kramer received the Trailblazer Award. buildings have also changed the landscape, new restaurants and attorney Stephen W. Kramer, who Kramer received the award before shops have opened, and Metro’s founded the Greater Miracle Mile a capacity crowd at the Ebell of Purple Line Extension subway Chamber of Commerce 20 years Los Angeles. Speakers included project is poised to bring new ago with a handful of small busi- Los Angeles City Attorney Mike transportation options to the area ness owners. On Jan. 10, Kramer Feuer and City Controller Ron when it opens in 2023. received the chamber’s Trailblazer Galperin, as well as many people Much of the change has been Award, which recognizes people from the business community who photo by Edwin Folven driven by the people who call the who have made an impact on the The city of Beverly Hills worked with the Metropolitan Water District to fix See Chamber page 21 Miracle Mile home, including success of the Miracle Mile. a water main break that took place last month. 2 January 17, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

that legalized abortion. Through stories ‘Midterms Recap’ Music at LACMA shared by actors, updates from repro- Join “Pod Save America” co-host Jon The LosAngeles Piano and Wind Sextet ductive justice experts and interactive Favreau and Kandist Mallett, politics will perform on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 6 activities, the event provides an oppor- editor at Blavity, for “Midterms Recap: p.m. in the Los Angeles County tunity to advocate and take action. Beyond the Headlines” on Thursday, Museum of Art’s Bing Theater. Gavin Admission is free. 543 N. Fairfax Ave. Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Martin (piano), Susan Greenberg (flute), To RSVP, email [email protected]. Museum. Favreau and Mallet will Jonathan Davis (oboe), Michele examine the November 2018 midterm Zukovsky (clarinet), Judith Farmer election and its historic firsts, close and (bassoon) and Laura Brenes (horn) will contested races, and “waves” of many perform works by Mendelssohn, WeHoLearn about Westhousing Hollywood’s housing different colors. Admission is free. Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Poulenc. policies and programs at an event on 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, Admission is free. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the West hammer.ucla.edu. (323)857-6010, lacma.org. Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room. The meeting will include a sum- mary of market trends and a review of ‘The Empty Kris Kristofferson activities and special studies undertaken Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers will in the last year. Participants can provide perform on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. at input, and comments received will be PlaywrightNesters’ Garret Jon Groenveld’s pro- The Theatre at Ace Hotel. The three- used to plan activities in the coming year. duction “The Empty Nesters” runs time Grammy winner has recorded 28 Admission is free. 625 N. San Vicente from Thursday, photo by Serena Dolinsky albums, including three with Willie Blvd. (323)848-6472, weho.org. Jan. 17, through Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Sunday, Feb. 17, at Santa Monica Playhouse’s Jewish Heritage project presents the play Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. the Zephyr Theatre “Aleichem Sholom” running from Saturday, Jan. 19, through Sunday, His current recording, “Feeling in Hollywood. The Feb. 24. The musical takes audiences on a journey through the life, Mortal,” contains 11 songs that explore witty play looks at loves and laughter of the beloved Yiddish humorist. It offers an in-depth love, gratitude, aging and freedom. a couple who drop look at the foolish philosophers, philosophical fools, comical shtetl folk Tickets start at $35. 929 S. Broadway. their youngest and not-so-comical scoundrels that populated Aleichem’s real and fanta- theatre.acehotel.com. child off at college and then take what may be a life-chang- sy worlds. The play was written by and stars Evelyn Rudie and Chris ing trip to the Skywalk at the Grand DeCarlo. Tickets are $35. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Saturday; 3:30 Japanese gardening Canyon. It stars real-life empty nesters p.m., Sunday. 1211 Fourth St. santamonicaplayhouse.com. Learn about Japanese landscaping dur- John Walker (pictured) and Pamela ing “Secret Gardens of Kyoto from Gaye Walker, who reunite on stage after Cutting Back” on Traces” runs from Friday, Jan. 18, Overland Ave. (310)773-8075, a 20-year hiatus. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Lounge iwosc.org. Thursday through Saturday; 3 p.m., at 7 p.m. at the Theatre in Hollywood. Wearing a wed- Sunday. Tickets start at $35. 7456 Japan Foundation ding gown and running away from the Melrose Ave. (866)811-4111, emp- Los Angeles. altar, Rosannah Deluce has been dri- tynestersplay.com. ‘Old Hollywood Lecturer Leslie ving for days. Her car dies in a snow- Buck is the author bound corner of Alaska. In distress, she of the Japanese WalkingJoin Hollywood Tour’ Heritage for an “Old seeks shelter in the only nearby struc- garden memoir Hollywood Walking Tour” on Saturday, Patrick Kilpatrick ture, an old barn that is the home of “Cutting Back-My Actor Patrick Kilpatrick will sign and Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. Visit sites not open to Henry Harry, a man she does not know. Apprenticeship In The Gardens Of discuss his new book “Dying For the public including the interior of a Harry is an oil rig worker who lives a Kyoto,” about a California gardener Living-Sins & 1930s Art Deco building and a theater hermit’s existence during the periods he who works with traditional garden Confessions of a that hosted star-studded premieres dur- is not working. Both have run away craftsmen of Kyoto in private homes, Hollywood Villain ing Hollywood’s golden age. The tour from circumstances too difficult to monasteries and an emperor’s villa. She & Libertine also includes the “Hollywood In endure. Over the next few days, they will discuss her experience being Patriot” on Friday, Miniature” display, a small-scale repli- might discover that they are kindred employed by one of the most historic Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. at ca of Hollywood in the late 1930s; a spirits. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday landscaping companies of Kyoto as a Book Soup. One of stop at the oldest remaining residence and Saturday; 7 p.m., Sunday. Tickets foreigner for three seasons, and show the top screen and on Hollywood Boulevard; and a visit to are $20. 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. garden photos from her book. television charac- the longest continuously-operating (440)465-8878, our.show/brilliant- Admission is free; registration required. ter actors of his generation, Kilpatrick restaurant in Hollywood. Tickets are traces. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. jflalc.org. has appeared with superstars including $25. Meeting location provided upon Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, RSVP. hollywoodheritage.org. Bruce Willis, Pam Grier and Naomi Watts. 8818 Sunset Blvd. patrickkil- Writers seminar Roe v. Wade patrick.com, booksoup.com. Aspiring writers are invited to an Independent Writers of Southern WeHo senior dance California seminar titled “Writing Seniors ages 55 and older are invited to Joinanniversary West Hollywood’s Women’s Memoirs That People Want to Read: dance the afternoon away at the city of Advisory Board and the National ‘BrilliantCindy Lou Johnson’s Traces’ play “Brilliant Tips and Techniques to Bring Your West Hollywood’s Winter Ball on Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles Stories to Life” on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Saturday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at for “Roe v. Wade at 46: A Night of 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. Resistance + Stories of Resilience Building in Culver City. Ina Refreshments will be served. #RoeAt46,” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, Hillebrandt will lead the discussion. Admission is $5 per person. 7377 Santa from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the NCJW/LA Admission is $15 for IWOSC mem- Monica Blvd. (323)848-6530, Council House. 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BHUSD mapping out details Feinstein introduces bill to protect California desert U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D- in 1994. That bill established Calif.) introduced the California Death Valley National Park, ofI school reconfiguration Desert Protection and Recreation Joshua Tree National Park, the The shift from the Act to update and expand protec- Mojave National Preserve and tions for 716,000 acres of the protected more than 7.6 million longtime K-8 model will California desert. acres of California desert wilder- go into effect next The legislation, which was ness. included as part of the broader In 2016, Feinstein requested school year lands package introduced in the President Barack Obama to   
  Senate yesterday, is co-sponsored expand protections for the desert by Sen. Kamala Harris (D- by creating the Mojave Trails, Calif.). Companion legislation Sand to Snow and Castle Logistics of the Beverly Hills has been introduced by Mountains national monuments. Unified School District reconfigura- Congressman Paul Cook (R- Those new public lands will also tion to one middle school and two K- Yucca Valley) in the House. benefit from this legisla- 5 schools are taking shape, with the “The beauty of California’s tion. changes going into effect in the desert is unmatched, and we have This bill would finish efforts 2019-20 school year. a responsibility to keep it pristine started in 1994 to restore and pro- “Reconfiguration is a lot more photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified for future generations,” Feinstein tect the desert and its surrounding than just moving people and moving School District said. “Unlike many deserts, ours communities. It is the result of Feinstein things around,” Superintendent Superintendent Michael Bregy is full of life – from desert tortois- years of engagement with a range Michael Bregy said. “It is a transfor- said the district will provide es to bighorn sheep, breathtaking of stakeholders including local than 375,000 acres of wilderness, mative process. It’s a monumental updates on reconfiguration over wildflower blooms to Joshua and state government officials, expanding Joshua Tree National opportunity for our school district.” the coming months. trees – that define its unique environmental groups, off-high- Park by 4,518 acres and Death Tasks such as adding lockers, beauty. The California desert way recreation enthusiasts, cattle Valley National Park by 35,292 replacing a public address system deserves protection.” ranchers, mining interests, the acres, which includes 1,600 acres community on its progress in the and moving playground equipment The bill builds upon the legacy Department of Defense and donated by the Mojave Desert coming months. are ongoing as the district shifts from of the California Desert California’s public utility compa- Land Trust, and permanently des- “I think this is an opportunity to its tradition model of four K-8 Protection Act, Feinstein’s land- nies. ignating six existing off-highway make things better for all of us,” schools. With El Rodeo closing after mark legislation that was signed Key provisions of the legisla- vehicle recreational areas cover- school board Vice President Isabel this school year for two years of con- into law by President Bill Clinton tion include protection for more ing more than 200,000 acres. struction, Beverly Vista will serve as Hacker said. a 6-8 grade middle school, and Hawthorne and Horace Mann will become K-5 schools. Some teachers might have to move to another class- room down the hall, while others move to a different school or change grade levels, Bregy said. When El Rodeo reopens in 2021, it could become a third K-5 school, or the board might consider another configuration. “Reconfiguration touches every part of the operation of the district: instruction, technology, human resources, the business office and facilities,” said Pamela Johnson, from the district’s facilities depart- ment. The Board of Education voted 3-0 in October to move forward with reconfiguration after approximately two years of study and deliberation. Two outgoing board members, Howard Goldstein and Lisa Korbatov, abstained from the vote. Following the November election, board members Tristen Walker- Shuman and Rachelle Marcus, who supported reconfiguration, have filled those seats. Parents and students were divided throughout the process. Some favored the longtime K-8 configura- tion, and others supported making a change. In recent years, declining enrollment, leading to an over- staffing of teachers, along with bud- get projections showing deficits have been cited by board members and district administration as reasons to reconfigure. Over the past few months, board members, district administration and school principals have been leading the change, and transition commit- tees of local stakeholders that are being formed will help guide the reconfiguration. “We are going to be including stu- dents and parents in our transfer process so that students have an opportunity to get to look at their new schools,” Bregy said. “We are spending a great deal of time right now looking through teacher requests for the process of transfer- ring teachers to their new assign- ments. “We feel like the process we’re putting together is a thorough one, and we have a lot of eyes looking at it,” he continued. “We’ve got good communication with our union groups and we’re progressing exact- ly where we should be right now.” The district will be updating the 4 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ShootingI on Beverly Boulevard leaves one dead Police hope a tip will help solve the crime
 

Detectives are asking for the pub- lic’s help to identify a suspect who shot and killed a 26-year-old man on Beverly Boulevard near Saint Andrews Place on Jan. 9. The shooting occurred at approx- photo courtesy of the LAPD imately 10:25 p.m. in the 4700 block The LAPD’s cadet program provides opportunities for youth to learn of Beverly Boulevard, between about law enforcement and support the department in police sta- Western Avenue and Wilton Place. tions and at community events. The victim, Juan Cuevas, was stand- ing on the sidewalk alone when a male suspect approached, pulled a photo by Edwin Folven gun and shot him once in the torso. A victim was shot near the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Saint “He was hanging out on the north Andrews Place on Jan. 9, and sought help at a nearby liquor store. The sidewalk when he was shot,” said Wilshire Division seeks young Lt. John Radtke, with the LAPD’s victim later died at a hospital. West Bureau Homicide Unit. “He does not live there, but apparently The suspect was described as a community, Radtke added. frequents that location.” Hispanic man wearing dark cloth- Investigators have been canvassing applicantsThe Los Angeles for Police cadetcomplete program a four-month cadet The victim walked to a nearby ing. He was last seen heading west the neighborhood and security cam- Department’s Wilshire Division leadership academy. All course- liquor store to seek help and a clerk on Beverly Boulevard. era footage. is seeking new members for its work is taught by sworn and called 911. Police arrived and para- “So far we have no motive and no “The guys are working this hard, cadet program. civilian LAPD personnel. medics took Cuevas to a hospital, suspects,” Radtke said. “Juan is not knocking on doors and looking for Cadets perform nonhazardous The cadet leadership academy where he died. known to be a gang member. We witnesses,” Radtke added. support functions at the police begins on Jan. 26. Candidates Cuevas was a Los Angeles resi- don’t know what led up to the shoot- Anyone with information is urged station and in the community. must be 12-17 years old and dent, but the neighborhood where he ing.” to call the LAPD’s West Bureau They also volunteer at communi- have a 2.0 or higher grade point lives was not released. Radtke also The neighborhood where the Homicide unit at (213)382-9470. ty events and take part in social average. did not have any further information shooting occurred is not a high During weekends and off-hours, call gatherings. The LAPD’s Wilshire about why Cuevas was in the area crime area, but there is sometimes the LAPD’s hotline at The cadet program empha- Division is located at 4549 where he was shot. gang activity in the surrounding (877)LAPD247. sizes leadership, academic excel- Venice Blvd. For information, lence, ethics and decision mak- call the Wilshire Division ing, and community service. To Community Relations Office at become a cadet, candidates must (213)473-0200. Defendant pleads no contest in Beverly Hills attack A woman charged in connection Jamika Marie Abair, 24, pleaded an altercation with the victim in a with an attack of a man whose leg no contest to one count of assault supermarket parking lot in the 9400 was severed after being pinned with a deadly weapon. She also block of Olympic Boulevard, pros- WeHo and Ring offer discounts on against a railing in a Beverly Hills admitted to causing great bodily ecutors said. Abair drove her vehi- supermarket parking lot entered a injury to the victim. The defendant cle toward the victim, pinning him plea on Jan. 9, the Los Angeles was immediately sentenced to two against a railing and severing one County District Attorney’s Office years in state prison. of his legs below the knee, prosecu- doorThe city bellsof West Hollywood with hassecuritysensor is activatedcameras or if someone announced. On May 12, 2017, Abair got into tors added. announced a partnership with the rings their doorbell. They can also company Ring to provide discounts view the camera’s video anytime. for residents of the city’s east side Optional video subscription services who wish to purchase home security are available for purchase for resi- devices. dents who want to save Ring record- A launch event for the Ring Video ings to view at a later time. Doorbell Rebate Program will be Residents seeking to participate held on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 6 to must provide proof of residency 8 p.m. in Plummer Park’s Fiesta with a valid ID and a copy of a util- Hall, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. ity bill. Depending on availability, Admission is free and the program Ring will extend the offer to West is limited to the first 200 residents. Hollywood residents who attend the Funded by the city of West launch but do not live in an eastside Hollywood and Ring, the program neighborhood watch area after the will enable 200 households to event has concluded. If there are not receive a $100 promotional code enough people interested at the rebate for Ring products. The pro- launch, the city will post an applica- gram is part of the WeHo Smart City tion to its website, allowing addi- Initiative, which aims to improve tional residents to participate until residential security. the program funding limit has been The program is open to West reached. Discounts will be applied Hollywood residents who live with- toward the purchase of devices dur- in an east side neighborhood watch ing checkout at the event. area and attend the launch event. Ring is also offering $30 off addi- Residents can verify eligibility by tional security devices, with a max- visiting weho.org/smartcitycam. imum of two per household, and 20 The rebate program will incen- percent discounts on accessories. tivize the purchase of Ring video Ring will only accept credit card doorbells and Ring security devices purchases; no cash or checks. that connect to users’ mobile For information, visit devices via an app. Residents are weho.org/smartcitycam and wehos- notified when the device’s motion martcity.org.

D.A.The Loswarns Angeles about District ages phone the public to scams spread the word. Attorney Office is warning resi- Since the monthly fraud aware- dents about scam phone calls in ness campaign began in 2015, the which callers seek personal or district attorney’s office has issued financial information. 80 fraud alerts, produced 42 videos District Attorney Jackie Lacey for social media and distributed said when someone calls and says 125,000 fliers to nearly 100 senior an urgent matter requires immedi- centers and other locations through- ate payment, just hang up. The out Los Angeles County. office has launched a #JustHangUp For information, visit da.lacoun- campaign, and a new video encour- ty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 17, 2019 6 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Shelters bring hope for progress on homelessness By edwin folven well-being of people affected by Hollywood, Hollywood First homelessness in the community, Presbyterian Church’s winter Work is nearly complete on a and we are determined to make it a refuge shelter for 25-30 people, temporary homeless shelter under success,” said Councilman Mitch and the Center at Blessed construction at a city-owned park- O’Farrell, 13th District. “In that Sacrament’s coordinated reentry ing lot on Schrader Boulevard in sense, it can and should serve as a program that helps homeless indi- Hollywood. model for the city.” viduals find permanent housing. The shelter will offer 70 beds in Crews are also working on a “A year ago at this time, if you a 60-by-120-foot structure con- temporary bridge housing shelter told us we would have all these structed with outer polyester or for women at the site of a former good things in the works, we fiberglass membranes over rigid library on Gardner Street in the 4th wouldn’t have believed it,” frames. It will be run by People Council District. That shelter, Morrison said. “It shows there is Assisting the Homeless and the which is expected to open late next hope because we increasingly Center at Blessed Sacrament. summer, will have 30 beds. have more beds. There are also a Located at 1533 Schrader Blvd., Kerry Morrison, executive lot more resources than a year between Sunset Boulevard and director of the Hollywood ago.” Selma Avenue, the shelter will be Property Owners Alliance and a Morrison said teams of outreach photo courtesy of the 13th District council office in place for three years while per- member of the HHH Citizen’s workers from LAHSA, through a A temporary homeless shelter on Schrader Boulevard in Hollywood is partnership between the city and manent housing is built for home- Oversight Committee, said the scheduled to open by the end of February. less individuals. Construction is new shelters are making progress county, have been contacting expected to be completed by the in the effort to end homelessness. homeless individuals on the streets end of February. She said the new facilities will and linking them with services. A those with some of the most sig- hoods and count individuals living “The temporary bridge housing augment services provided by a team of mental health experts from nificant challenges to getting off on the streets and in vehicles. The project in Hollywood will provide shelter with approximately 65 beds the county has also been recently the streets. statistics help guide the dissemina- critical services for the health and for women at a YWCA facility in deployed to Hollywood to help “There is no one in an encamp- tion of resources in the coming ment or on the streets that is not year. To volunteer, visit theycoun- being engaged by a homeless out- twillyou.org. reach worker,” Morrison said, The 2018 Greater Los Angeles adding that more services are Homeless Count showed the first being provided through Measures decrease in homeless individuals PlanGov. Gavin to Newsom create announced morethis state. affordable Housing costs threaten housing to state agencies unveiled can consider H and HHH, voter-approved ini- in years. There were approximate- a series of proposals on Jan. 15 to erode our state’s long-term prosper- exchanging excess state land with tiatives to address homelessness. ly 53,000 individuals living on the address housing affordability and ity and are driving hardworking local governments for other “But housing is critically short. streets or in shelters countywide, signed an executive order to spur Californians to look for opportuni- parcels. The state land could be We don’t have enough housing but and approximately 31,000 in the housing production and help fami- ties elsewhere. That’s why I’m used affordable housing develop- it’s coming online. I think the tax- city of Los Angeles. Morrison lies. proposing a series of unprecedent- ment. payers should know their money is expects the numbers to be lower in Newsom’s housing proposals are ed actions to tackle this crisis head- The Department of General being put to good use.” the 2019 homeless count because a central pillar of his broader on, and I look forward to working Services can issue requests for pro- LAHSA is preparing to hold its of more services being provided “California for All” agenda. with the Legislature, cities and posals on individual parcels and annual Greater Los Angeles and more shelters opening. Californians spend more of their counties to solve these urgent chal- accept proposals from developers Homeless Count on Jan. 22-24. “Things are coming together but income on housing costs than resi- lenges.” interested in entering into low-cost, Volunteers are still being sought it takes time,” Morrison said. dents of almost any other place in The budget allocates $500 mil- long-term leases of parcels that are for the count, which occurs “There are still a lot of challenges, the United States, and those huge lion in incentives for cities and identified through the analysis. throughout Los Angeles County. but I am so much more hopeful costs are driving middle-class counties that create new housing For information, visit gov.ca.gov. People will canvass neighbor- than I was a year ago.” workers and their families out of and $250 million to provide techni- the state. Meanwhile, recent studies cal assistance to speed up zoning have warned that the state’s highly and permitting processes. The bud- competitive housing market will get also invests in solutions for peo- constrain future economic growth ple who cannot find affordable and deepen economic inequality. housing near their jobs, including Newsom has proposed $1.75 $500 million for tax credits and billion in new housing production $500 million for home construc- funds in his budget to help incen- tion. tivize housing production. He is Newsom’s executive order also asking the Legislature to work directs the Department of General collaboratively on efforts to help Services to take an inventory of all renters and protect families from state-owned land available for rent increases. potential development no later than “The California dream is in peril April 30. The Department of if we don’t act to address this hous- Housing and Community ing crisis,” Newsom said. “The cost Development and Housing Finance of housing, both for homeowners Agency will be directed to develop and renters, is the defining quality- new screening tools to evaluate of-life concern for people across state land and, where appropriate,

Federal bill encourages small business investment The House of Representatives on Program while increasing competi- Jan. 14 passed H.R. 206, the tiveness and diversity.” Encouraging Small Business “I’m proud to support the Innovation Act, which will encour- Encouraging Small Business age small businesses join the Small Innovation Act,” Espaillat added. Business Innovation Research “The SBIR and STTR programs Program and the Small Business are an invaluable resource for help- Technology Transfer Program. ing small businesses grow and The bill was introduced by develop because they stimulate the Congressman Harley Rouda (D- kind of innovation and growth that Calif.) and co-sponsored by keep America competitive while Representative Adriano Espaillat creating good jobs in our commu- (D-N.Y.). nities.” “I’m honored that the House of The bill also increases capital Representatives unanimously available for private investors by passed the Encouraging Small excluding the amount of any Business Innovation Act,” Rouda investment made to SBIR/STTR said. “As a businessman and entre- participants. The Small Business preneur, I know how hard it is for Innovation Act removes a statutory companies to invest in their ideas requirement to increase diversity and then bring them to market. My by allowing agencies to use part of bill will add new investment to the their SBIR allocation to conduct Small Business Innovation outreach to women-owned and Research Program and the Small minority-owned firms. Business Technology Transfer For information, visit sbir.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 17, 2019

The Los Angeles LGBT Center the death of yet another black man was also among the groups calling in the home of Ed Buck, apparently for a more thorough investigation. of a drug overdose. What happened Calls for more investigation into Ed Buck grow louder “Although the investigation is in in Mr. Buck’s home isn’t normal,
  Angeles County Sheriff’s Amster said Buck tries to help its early stages, we urge Sherriff nor should we ever accept it as nor- Department and District Attorney people who have substance abuse Villanueva to keep the public fully mal. Rather, what happened is Less than two weeks after a sec- Jackie Lacey,” Cannick said in a problems. He said Dean and Buck informed as LGBT people have a beyond troubling. It isn’t credible ond man was found dead within statement. “We repeatedly told the had been friends for 20 years, that considerable and urgent interest in to assert that these deaths are ran- two years in the West Hollywood sheriff’s department and the district he reluctantly allowed Dean to visit a case that is so clearly linked to the dom or a coincidence,” the state- home of Ed Buck, many communi- attorney’s office that if Ed Buck the night he died and had nothing to health and safety of our communi- ment from the California ty members, political leaders and wasn’t stopped, that another man do with providing drugs to Dean or ty. The fact is two black men have Legislative Black Caucus read. organizations are calling for a vig- was going to end up dead in his his death. Amster also said it is not died at Mr. Buck’s home in less The West Hollywood City orous investigation into both apartment. Make no mistake. This fair to claim race played a role in than two years,” the statement read. Council has not formally comment- deaths. newest man’s death is the fault of either death or investigation. “While much is still to be learned, it ed on the deaths at Buck’s home. On Jan. 7, sheriff’s deputies were Ed Buck, the sheriff’s department “The time has long passed for appears this tragedy is linked to Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath called to Buck’s home at 1234 N. and the district attorney’s office. them to stop making this about substance use.” has called for a vigorous investiga- Laurel Ave. after a friend who was Had Ed Buck been arrested and race,” Amster said. “The outcome The California Legislative Black tion into the deaths. West visiting lost consciousness. The prosecuted in the death of Gemmel of the investigation already deter- Caucus also issued a statement call- Hollywood Mayor John Duran, man, identified as Timothy Michael Moore, chances are he would not mined that my client was not culpa- ing for a more thorough investiga- who is also an attorney, declined to Dean, 55, was later pronounced have been around for anyone else ble in the first case, and he is cer- tion. comment because he previously dead. to die in his apartment.” tainly not being a predator.” “We are deeply disturbed about represented Buck. The Los Angeles coroner’s office and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the death and the cause had not been determined. Buck’s attorney Seymour Amster said Dean likely died of a drug overdose caused by a substance he ingested before arriv- ing at his client’s home. Another man, 26-year-old Gemmel Moore, died in Buck’s residence on July 27, 2017, of what the coroner’s office determined to be an accidental methamphetamine overdose. Syringes and drug para- phernalia were found in Buck’s home at the time of Moore’s death. Buck has not been arrested or charged in either case.

“The investigation will be exhaustive and impartial throughout the process.”

-Sheriff Alex Villanueva

More than 40 groups including the Los Angeles LGBT Center, ACLU of Southern California, Black AIDS Institute, Equality California and Black Lives Matter have called for the deaths of Dean and Moore to be more thoroughly investigated. The sheriff’s depart- ment is investigating Dean’s death, and has reopened the investigation into Moore’s death. “The investigation will be exhaustive and impartial through- out the process,” Sheriff Alex Villanueva said in a statement on Jan. 16. “I have directed that the investigation be timely and that all aspects be considered to get to the bottom of what occurred, including a secondary review of the tragic death of Gemmel Moore for any similarities which occurred at the same location in July of 2017. The investigation will be driven by facts and evidence, nothing more. All findings will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review and determination as to whether the actions of Mr. Buck warrant crimi- nal filings.” Jasmyn Cannick, a political con- sultant representing Moore’s fami- ly, has been vocal about the investi- gation into both deaths. Cannick and many others believe the inves- tigation into Moore’s death was not thorough enough and claimed racism was a factor. Moore and Dean are black, while Buck is white. Family and friends have protested in front of Buck’s resi- dence calling for his arrest. “The death of another black man in the West Hollywood home of prominent Democratic donor Ed Buck is on the hands of the Los 8 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Crews stay busy with Purple Line subway work Construction continues at many locations along the Purple Line Extension subway project and Metro has provided a summary of work being completed in the com- ing days. Along the section of the project in Beverly Hills, the contractor is conducting geotechnical boring and potholing, and installing sound walls. Work continues at a con- struction staging near Wilshire Boulevard and Reeves Drive. photo courtesy of the White House The next monthly meeting on the In November, President Donald J. Trump joined then-Gov. Jerry subway construction in Beverly Brown and Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom to view the wreckage in Hills will be held on Wednesday, Mailbu from the Woolsey fire. Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Beverly Hills City Hall, Second photo courtesy of Metro Floor Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Rexford Drive. For information, Work is ongoing at a construction staging yard near Wilshire Boulevard visit metro.net. and Reeves Drive in Beverly Hills. At the east side of the project Local members of Congress near Wilshire Boulevard and Near Wilshire Boulevard and instrumentation and street restora- Western Avenue, excavation, con- Fairfax Avenue, excavation and tion work. North Gale Drive will be crete work and street maintenance hauling are ongoing. Ogden Drive intermittently closed to support denounce  
  Trump’s FEMA threat are ongoing. Intermittent lane will be closed intermittently at excavation in the Gale staging yard. a political agenda,” Brownley reductions, turn restrictions and said. Wilshire Boulevard from 7 a.m. to Work hours are Monday through sidewalk closures are anticipated 11 p.m. for hauling. Intermittent Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. As many coastal communities Brownley, Lieu and Sherman between Western Avenue and continue to deal with the after- said they expected the single lane closures may also be in Access to Gale Drive will be main- Manhattan Place. The sidewalk place to support deck panel mainte- tained from San Vicente math of the Woolsey fire, local Democratic majority in the along the north side of Wilshire members of Congress are push- House to approve the nance. Anticipated work hours are Boulevard. Boulevard is closed between Monday through Friday, from 7 For questions and concerns, call ing back against President Supplemental Appropriations Manhattan Place and Western Trump’s Twitter threat to with- Act of 2019 during their p.m. to 6 a.m. the 24-hour project hotline at Avenue, and Manhattan Place will Near Wilshire and La Cienega (213)922-6934, email the project hold Federal Emergency Wednesday session. The bill be closed intermittently just north Management Agency funds for would allocate $12.1 billion to boulevards, the contractor is per- team at [email protected] or of Wilshire Boulevard, Monday to forming excavation, hauling, visit metro.net. victims. various federal agencies for Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and “Regardless of who is to blame spending on recoveries from Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for forest fires, you cannot blame wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes Access to businesses will be main- disaster victims,” U.S. Rep. Ted and other natural disasters tained and a pedestrian detour has Lieu (D-Torrance) said during a throughout the country. The been installed. Monday conference call with money would be used to rebuild Tunneling preparation and sup- 5670 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 650 • LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 reporters about the recovery infrastructure, provide loans to port continues at staging yards near effort from the latest wildfires affected businesses and other Pearl E. Grimes, M.D., Director Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Diplomate American Board of Dermatology and the government shutdown. recovery efforts. If the bill makes Avenue, and from a staging area in Trump said the state’s misman- it through the Republican-led the middle of Wilshire Boulevard agement of its forests could justi- Senate, it’s unclear if the presi- east of Sycamore Avenue. Through fy withholding FEMA funds. But dent would sign it into law. Friday, Jan. 25, westbound and Lieu, on the call with Reps. Julia It’s also unclear if Trump can eastbound Wilshire Boulevard will Brownley (D-Westlake Village) or will follow through on his be intermittently reduced to one and Brad Sherman (D-Sherman FEMA threat. On the FEMA lane between Sycamore and Oaks), said state and local agen- website, one of many federal Mansfield avenues to support cies own just 3 percent of the 33 agency websites that isn’t being deliveries. The closures are antici- million acres of forest throughout actively managed because of the pated one or two times per week, the state. Nearly 60 percent of it shutdown, the agency says it’s from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday is owned and managed by the working to address the needs of through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 federal government. California’s wildfire survivors. p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Despite his threat on Twitter, FEMA mitigation specialists will Trump declared a state of emer- be in Ventura County this week- gency in California in November end to assist wildfire victims with because of the wildfires, includ- their property and home repairs. ing authorization for FEMA and With rainy weather in the fore- New California the Department of Homeland cast, residents in the Woolsey fire Security to lead disaster relief burn area are also facing manda- efforts with federal funding. tory evacuation due to mudslides, BOE members Brownley, whose district and L.A. County is advising resi- includes L.A. and Ventura coun- dents in other burn areas to pre- sworn in ties, said she has constituents pare for possible evacuation. Gov. Gavin Newsom adminis- who are still “combing through FEMA did not respond to a tered the oath of office on Jan. 7 to the ashes, trying to rebuild their request for comment by press four new California Board of lives” after the December 2017 time. Equalization members. Thomas fire. Two of them, she Sherman added that the The new board members are Ted said, are air traffic controllers Woolsey fire broke out in shrub- Gaines, 1st District; Malia Cohen, who were furloughed because of bery, and wasn’t the result of for- 2nd District; Antonio Vazquez, 3rd the government shutdown. est management. District; and Mike Schaefer, 4th “It’s absolutely heartless to “The president’s attack on dis- District. They were elected in threaten to withhold FEMA aster victims is heartless,” he November. Cohen is the first black money for Americans who lost said. “It is demonstrably false.” woman and Vazquez is the first their houses simply in pursuit of Latino to be elected to the California Board of Equalization. Members serve concurrent four- year terms on the BOE, the nation’s only elected tax commission. Four members are elected by district, and GovernorGov. Gavin Newsom seeks has asked reformssix months. Additionally, at DMV Newsom the fifth member, the state controller, California Government Operations ordered an accelerated review of is elected at large and serves in an ex Agency Secretary Marybel Batjer to early findings within 30 days of the officio capacity. Established in 1879, lead a comprehensive moderniza- independent audit of DMV initiated the BOE provides oversight to tion and reinvention of the by previous Gov. Jerry Brown. That ensure compliance by the state’s 58 California Department of Motor review is being managed by the county assessors, who are tasked Vehicles and make recommenda- Department of Finance. with determining property values. tions for new long-term leadership Batjer is the first secretary of the The board oversees property tax and reform. An emphasis will be California Government Operations laws, rules, regulations and assess- placed on transparency, worker per- Agency, created by former Gov. ment issues. Additionally, the BOE formance, speed of service and Brown in June 2013. She has over- hears appeals on property tax, alco- overall consumer satisfaction. seen the overhaul of numerous state holic beverage tax and insurance tax Batjer will serve as chair of a new operations, including procurement, matters. DMV Reinvention Strike Team for real estate and human resources. For information, visit boe.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 17, 2019

Entries sought for tunnelling machine naming contest Metro is acquiring two additional PLBRA meeting focuses on tunnel boring machines for Phase 2 of the Purple Line Extension subway project. accomplishments, goals The new machines will dig sub- way tunnels from Century City to Beverly Hills. They will join two tunnel boring machines currently digging tunnels from La Brea to Western avenues as part of Phase 1 of the project. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to participate in an art and naming contest for the new tun- nel boring machines. Fairfax High School student Marianne Gutierrez won the naming contest last year, with Elsie and Soyeon. The word photo by Edwin Folven Soyeon means bright and beautiful photo courtesy of Park LaBrea Residents Association Mayor Eric Garcetti (right) and Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, in Korean and was chosen in honor The Park LaBrea Residents Association hosted its annual meeting of Yi Soyeon, a female astronaut and joined 2018 contest winner Marianne Gutierrez (left) and her family at an on Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Park La Brea Activity Center Theater. mechanical engineer. Elsie was unveiling ceremony for the first two boring machines for the Purple Line The association elected its board of directors for 2019 and reports selected in honor of female engineer Extension project. were given on the association’s 2018 accomplishments, directions Elsie Eavers, the first woman to be and goals for 2019, and its financial position. Park La Brea residents elected as a member of the American A selection committee of elected the patron of miners, and the homage also heard comments by Councilman David Ryu (left), 4th District, Society of Civil Engineers. officials and community members to saints evolved into the commem- about the community’s concerns about infrastructure. Additionally, Lauren Park, a student at Palm will select a group of potential win- orative naming of tunneling the Town & Country Development Group made a presentation on Crest Elementary School in La ners. Once the committee announces machines with female names before their proposed redevelopment project at Third and Fairfax. The pro- Cañada, won last year’s art contest. selections, Los Angeles County resi- the digging begins. ject will encompass both residential and retail space and will provide The new competition is divided dents can vote for the contest win- For contest information, visit an upgrade to the community’s open space. into two categories. Students in K- ners online. metro.net/purple. For information, visit plbra.org. 5th grades will illustrate the ideal The winning artwork and names community in the area served by the will be displayed on the side of the Purple Line Extension, which will tunnel boring machines during an run between Western Avenue and unveiling ceremony, which is antici- Westwood. Students in 6th-12th pated to be held this summer. Metro grade will compete to choose two will award prizes to the winners. The names, one for each of the machines. winners will also receive a special Students wishing to participate in commemorative Metro TAP card the art contest must submit drawings. with the winning names and artwork, For the naming contest, students and additional prizes. must submit a 200-word essay or a The naming of tunnel boring two-minute video. The deadline for machines is a mining tradition dating submissions is March 15. to the 14th century. Saint Barbara is

WeHo offers free shuttles to subway stopI on way to Women’sstory parking March structure adjacent to City also hosts clothing the library. Returns from drive in observance Hollywood & Highland will depart at 1:30, 2:15, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. of MLK Day The timetable will be posted at The city of West Hollywood weho.org/cityline. offers community members two For information about the ways to make a difference in the Women’s March, visit wom- lives of disadvantaged individuals ensmarchla.org. in observance of MLK Day. On Saturday, Jan. 19, from 7 a.m. The Cityline Commuter will to 9 a.m., the city will collect dona- operate extended hours on Jan. 19 tions of new and used clothing and to assist community members in accessories for the Los Angeles traveling to and from the Metro Red LGBT Center’s Youth Center on Line subway, which stops at Highland Avenue. The collection Pershing Square and provides will be held in the West Hollywood access to the Women’s March. The City Council Chambers, 625 N. San Women’s March is scheduled from Vicente Blvd. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19. The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s The free Cityline Commuter Youth Center on Highland is in Special Service will run between need of new and lightly used pants, the West Hollywood Library and shirts, suits, belts, shoes (men’s Hollywood & Highland, for Metro sizes 7-13, women’s sizes 6-12, Red Line transportation to the with the shoes tied together), jeans, Women’s March. The service will jackets, coats, ponchos, sweats and also stop at other locations along its T-shirts. The center is also request- regular route on Santa Monica ing new packages of socks and Boulevard. underwear, as well as travel-sized Cityline will run at 15-minute hygiene items such as toothpaste, intervals starting at 7:15 a.m. at the toothbrushes, shampoo, soap and West Hollywood Library, located at shaving items. Gift cards for Target 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. The last and grocery stores are also appreci- shuttle leaves at approximately 8:45 ated. For information, visit lalgbt- a.m. Parking is available at the five- center.org.

Red Cross faces blood shortage The American Red Cross has than a three-day supply of most issued an emergency call for blood blood types available. All eligible and platelet donors to prevent a donors, especially platelet donors blood shortage from continuing and blood donors with type O throughout winter and affecting blood, are urged to donate. patient care. For information, visit redcross- The Red Cross currently has less blood.org. 10 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills offering grants for Controller recommends changes to city’s auto fleet Controller Ron Galperin lion solely in parts and labor to released a report on the city’s pas- care for these cars over the past community assistance programs senger vehicle fleet, encouraging four years. Just one of the city’s The city of Beverly Hills is nity need, including social services, L.A. leaders to consider new Ford F250 passenger trucks pur- accepting applications until Feb. 1 community health and education. strategies as they decide how to chased in 2001 for $22,000 has for grant funding to providers of This year, the city will again best modernize and, ultimately, already incurred $76,000 in main- services for the community’s most accept applications for cultural reduce the number of automobiles tenance and repair costs, more vulnerable populations. grants. The applicant must be, or owned by the city in the future. than three times its initial pur- Organizations that are vital to the partner with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit The city has an overall fleet of chase price. health and welfare of the local and organization. The applicant must tens of thousands of vehicles, “It’s time for the city to shift regional community are encour- return a completed application in including police cars, fire trucks, gears in its approach to maintain- aged to apply. The Community person or postmarked no later than ambulances, utility trucks and ing our fleet of vehicles,” Assistance Grant Funding will be Friday, Feb. 1, by 5 p.m. to the more. Among these, the city’s Galperin said. awarded for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Beverly Hills Human Services General Services Department In his report, Galperin recom- This past funding cycle, 18 organi- Division. maintains 11,000 vehicles, more mends pursuing commercial lease zations received grant funding. To obtain an application, call than 1,800 of which comprise the agreements, in which the city To qualify, an applicant must pro- Human Services at (310)285-1006, passenger vehicle motor pool. could cut costs by leasing vehicles vide a service that meets a commu- or visit beverlyhills.org/cagf. This includes sedans, light trucks, from commercial vendors; use

vans and SUVs for use by city alternative transportation meth- photo courtesy of the controller’s office employees to drive for city busi- ods, meaning the city should ness. Traditionally, the city has explore using public transporta- Galperin purchased and maintained the tion, mileage reimbursement or vehicles in-house. The average telephone/video conferencing vehicles, and to monitor them age of vehicles is 11 years old, instead of driving city-owned using GPS data; and partner with while 22 percent are more than 15 vehicles to and from meetings; rideshare companies, because years old. engage fleet management compa- ridesharing has changed the way As older vehicles require more nies and use data, meaning the people travel and the city should repairs, the cost of keeping these city should utilize fleet manage- explore ways to work with them. aged automobiles is high, with the ment companies to find better For information, visit lacon- city spending more than $8.3 mil- ways to procure and maintain troller.org/shiftinggears.

YMCA to host annual MLK brotherhood breakfast YMCA of Metropolitan Los equality, social justice and com- keynote speaker and recipient of Angeles will host its 48th annual munity service. the Human Dignity Award. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Alfred E. Osborne Jr., Renata Simril, president and Brotherhood Breakfast on Jan. interim dean of UCLA Anderson CEO of the LA84 Foundation, photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley’s office 18 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Westin School of Management and will be honored with the Brownley said the bills will give veterans “the resources they need to Bonaventure Hotel, celebrating founder and faculty director of Brotherhood Award. Westin successfully transition into the job market.” exemplary community leaders Harold and Pauline Price Center Bonaventure Hotel is located at whose work pays tribute to for Entrepreneurship & 404 S. Figueroa St. For informa- King’s lifelong commitment to Innovation, will serve as the tion, visit ymcala.org. Brownley introduces three bills to help veterans U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D- the arbitrary 12-year time limit on Westlake Village) introduced three when veterans with service-con- bills to help service members nected disabilities can participate in achieve the American Dream the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation through job training and improved and Employment Program. This access to entrepreneurship. program helps veterans obtain “Our servicemembers gain employment through job training, invaluable experience and technical employment accommodations, skills during their time in uniform, resume development, and skills and we need to do more to ensure coaching. In fiscal year 2017, 90 that they can succeed in the 21st percent of veterans who achieved century economy,” Brownley said. rehabilitation from an employment “These bills will help our nation’s plan had a job in the prior year. veterans have the resources they Veterans who successfully com- need to successfully transition into pleted the program also earned the job market and support them- $18,000 more in individual income selves and their families. I look for- than those who did not complete ward to working with my col- the program. Brownley’s bill leagues on both sides of the aisle to passed the House during the 115th move these important bills through Congress, but was not passed in the the legislative process.” Senate. The Help Hire Our Heroes Act This legislation is also supported would restart the Veterans by the American Legion, Disabled FRONT PAGE BANNER Retraining Assistance Program. American Veterans, Paralyzed The program started in 2012 to pro- Veterans of America and Veterans AD SPACE AVAILABLE! vide training assistance to unem- of Foreign Wars. ployed veterans between the ages The prime front page banner space is available of 35-60 who are no longer eligible for limited weeks in 2019 for the first time in 5 years! for the GI Bill. It provided up to 12

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Sunny, with products or services on the working with my highs in the schools in occupations that the mid 70s to Hackman Volume 28 No. 50 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities December 13, 2018 CBSI Television City sold ‘$750 million from Management Partners about question’: What does premier position of the newspapers improvements to the department. Department of Labor has identified colleagues on NewI report praises“There is a highBHPD level of support the future hold for the Positive report follows of the Beverly Hills Police 25-acre campus? $2.3 million settlement Department from sworn and civil-     ian workerscommunity,” in the police saiddepart- Joe with former captain, ment and After more than a year of spec- other pending lawsuits Polisar, of Management Partners. “There is a need for greater unity ulation, CBS Television City,     of command, and more communi- home to “The Price is Right,” “All with online, direct link to your website from the as high demand. in the Family” and countless other cation and understanding needed. shows that shaped television histo- Two weeks after Beverly Hills There is always room for photo courtesy of CBS improvement.” ry, will be sold to Hackman both sides of the settled a lawsuit with a former 26 Capital Partners for $750 million, Polisar spoke during a mostlypage police captain who sued claiming See BHPD the companies announced on Dec. he was discriminated against and 10. passed over for the job of Beverly “The acquisition of the leg- Television City, pictured in 1953, one year after it opened, has pro- Hills police chief, the City acting CEO of CBS Corporation, During the 113th Congress, endary Television City will add duced some of the most memorable showssaid inin atelevision statement history. that the sale Council received a progress report another crown jewel to our portfo- will increase the network’s “finan- downloadable pdf version of the paper. plans for the site’s long-term lio,” said Michael Hackman, CEO cial flexibility,” allowing it to fur- of Hackman Capital Partners. “We future. The company owns local properties including the Culver ther invest in content creation. have had great success moderniz- “We will be transitioning this Studios, the Culver Steps, 5500 ing and transforming real estate venerable site to a new owner who aisle to move into state-of-the art facilities for Jefferson Blvd. and Coral Circle, is committed to its legacy as both notable media, entertainment and which are office, retail or industri- Brownley introduced legislation to al spaces. Media reports emerged a cultural landmark and modern content creation companies. With in October that Hackman and CBS production facility,” he said.page 26 a tremendous operations team See CBS already in place, we envision an were close to reaching an agree- exciting future for this storied pro- ment on the sale of Television duction studio.” City, which opened in 1952. But Hackman, an L.A.-based Joseph Ianniello, president and real estate investment and operat- keep the program going, but the these important ing company, does not yet have Now available for per insertion! photo by Luke Harold $850

SantaI surprises kids at LAPD giveaway Republican House refused to reau- Police, anonymous donors chip in to help bills through the low-income families The final plastic straw for celebrate the holidays     thorize the program. As a result of LosI Angeles restaurants Pink’s, Du-Par’s Thousands of children received among restaurants that holiday gifts on Dec. 8 during the Call Michael at (323)933-5518 have already begun LAPD Hollywood Division’s annual toy giveaway, an event dating back at photo by Edwin Folven phasing out plastic least 20 years in which police collect legislative  
  donations and distribute toys to needy congressional inaction, the VA was families. The toys were purchased with Many restaurants are ahead of approximately $22,000rs from and anony-police Hollywood Division Officer Paul Jordan appeared“I can tell as you Santa among Claus the at officers an LAPD toy distribution on Dec. 8 for needy families. the curve when it comes to plastic mous community dono here, there wasn’t a dry eye among straw use. In a unanimous vote personnel. Hollywood Division them,” Davis said. “Just looking at for more information. selected at different elementary and by the Los Angeles City Council Officer Paul Jordan, dressed as Santa middle schools throughout the area the kids’ faces and seeing those fam- on Dec. 5, plastic straws will only Claus, welcomed children and hand- and given a ticket to the giveaway. All ilies struggling was very emotional. be available by request in all ed out gifts. Jordan’s wife and daugh- forced to end the program. VA of this is to help people in need, show That’s why we do this job.” restaurants by October 2019. ter appeared as Mrs. Claus and Families who accompanied the goodwill and build partnerships in the process.” Canter’s Deli and Du-Par’s Santa’s helper, and the children posed 3,000 students were also very grate- Restaurant and Bakery both community.” photo by Karen Villalpando for photos in a festively-decorated The students were from Le Conte ful. made plastic straws only avail- room. “It means a lot that the kids can able by request months before the The giveaway makes a big differ- Middle School, and Van Ness and page 30 The Los Angeles City Council Bancroft elementary schools, among have these gifts,” saidLAPD Hollywood city’s announced ordinance. ence for families with limited vis said on the evening See hopes to ban plastic straws alto- others. Da “We have stopped offering incomes, said Sgt. Darrell Davis, who gether by 2021. before the giveaway, officers brought stopped accepting new applications straws since September,” said oversees the division’s community six homeless families to the station to Frances Tario, president and relations office and organized the of Du-Par’s Restaurants select toys for their children. CEO made the switch to distributing event. and Bakeries. “Some customers plastic straws by request about “We have about 3,000 kids come six months ago. He and Tariopage cite 26 still ask for them, [but] we have Straw through,” Davis said. “They are pre- found more people not interested See in using a straw.” after Oct. 1, 2013, and stopped pay- Marc Canter, co-owner of Canter’s Deli, said his restaurant ing benefits to enrolled veterans -U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley after March 31, 2014. The Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act would lift Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 17, 2019

Governor introduces ‘California for All’ budget proposal CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted his $4.8 billion to pay down unfunded structure, including investing in the 2019-20 “California for All” budget retirement liabilities education of the child care work- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE proposal to the Legislature, providing force. a fiscal blueprint that builds a strong Confronting the cost crisis financial foundation by investing an The budget creates a new Largest K-12 education per- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood His- unprecedented $13.6 billion in bud- “Working Families Tax Credit” by pupil expenditure in history toric Preservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing to get resiliency and paying down more than doubling the size of the The funding guarantee for K-12 consider the following item: unfunded pension liabilities. state’s Earned Income Tax Credit to schools and community colleges in “During my inaugural speech, I $1 billion, supporting low-income 2019-20 is $80.7 billion, a new all- LOCATIONS: 7156 SANTA MONICA BLVD. described the California Dream as a families with young children by pro- time high with per-pupil expendi- house we are building together,” viding a $500 credit for families cov- tures now nearly $5,000 higher than West Hollywood, California Newsom said. “That wasn’t just a ered by the credit with children under just seven years ago. The budget speech device – it’s exactly what we the age of six. The credit will also be also funds critical work to build a REQUEST: Commission-initiated cultural re- are proposing today. To make the expanded to reach full-time workers longitudinal data system to better source designation. California Dream available to all, our earning $15 per hour – reaching track student outcomes and increase state must be fiscally sound. This 400,000 additional families. This the alignment of our educational sys- (Formosa Cafe) budget lays a strong financial founda- expanded credit will be funded as tem to the state’s workforce needs. tion for our state by eliminating debts, part of a tax conformity package. PERMIT(S): Cultural Resource Designation, expanding the rainy-day fund and Free two years community col- and any other required permits. paying down our unfunded liabili- Focus on early childhood lege and long-term investments in ties.” The budget includes funding for higher education APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood universal preschool for all income- The budget includes $1.4 bil- Building the foundation for the eligible four-year-old children in the lion ($942 million ongoing) for high- California Dream state, phased in over a three-year er education to support increased TIME/PLACE Monday, January 28, 2019 The budget allocates $13.6 billion period. This funding will allow state enrollment, improved time to degree OF HEARING: at 7:00 p.m. to building budgetary resiliency and preschool providers to offer full- and a tuition freeze. Segments serv- Plummer Park Community paying down the state’s unfunded day/full-year care to better accom- ing a higher number of students Center, Rooms 5 and 6 pension liabilities. This includes $4 modate working parents. The budget receive a greater amount of the billion investment that eliminates all proposes the development of a increased resources. The budget pro- 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard outstanding budgetary debt as well as plan to achieve universal preschool poses funding for two free years of West Hollywood, CA 90046 deferrals, $4.8 billion to build for all children in California, includ- community college tuition for first- reserves, bringing the state’s rainy ing new revenue options to support time, full-time students. ZONES: CR (Commercial, Regional day fund to more than $15 billion this increased enrollment. The budget Center) / Development year (the largest amount ever) and includes $500 million one-time gen- For the full summary of the gover- nearly $20 billion over four years, eral fund to build child care infra- nor’s budget, visit ebudget.ca.gov. Agreement Overlay ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the State politicians, L.A. mayor react to budget proposal provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed Newsom and our Assembly counter- lion to amplify and grow our work to (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15331 (Historic Resource budget drew praise from Democrats parts to craft a responsible budget build more housing units, stand up Restoration/Rehabilitation) throughout the state, including state that can withstand the next economic emergency shelters and deliver ser- Sens. Holly Mitchell and Toni downturn while making prudent vices to Californians experiencing Atkins. investments to strengthen families homelessness,” he siad. “He and our “Senate Democrats are encour- and build for our future.” legislators will be strong partners as The staff report will be available on Thursday, January 24, aged to see thoughtful, progressive Sen. Bob Hertzberg called the we continue this fight.” 2019 at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. initiatives in Gov. Newsom’s pro- budget proposal “visionary, yet pru- Assembly Republican Leader Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at posed budget that can make a differ- dent.” Marie Waldron, of Escondito, said www.weho.org ence in the lives of Californians,” “He walked a careful line between she agreed that education, wildfire they said in a joint statement. “We providing a foundation for progress, protection and mental health treat- IF YOU CHALLENGE are pleased that the governor shares without running the risk of over- ment deserve to be priorities. this item in court, you may be limited our commitment to investing in early spending,” Hertzberg said. “I com- “While California’s fiscal picture to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at childhood and higher education, mend him for proposing that we pay this year is strong, the longer-term the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written affordable housing, alleviating down our pensions to help schools, economic outlook is less certain,” correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Historic poverty and homelessness, expand- and agree that we are at a moment of she said. “Our state liabilities are Preservation Commission, via the Planning & Development ing access to health care, paid family great opportunity to make thoughtful substantial, so we must avoid over- Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. leave and the Earned Income Tax reforms to our tax system.” committing the state with programs Credit, and overhauling California’s Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti that will be threatened when our emergency preparedness. praised the humanitarian component economy slows. I applaud the gover- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, “Over the coming months, the to the budget. nor’s decision to increase our Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for check- Senate Budget and Fiscal Review “I applaud the governor for step- reserves and pay down a portion of out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to par- Committee will work closely with ping up and proposing nearly $2 bil- the state’s wall of debt.” ticipate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 Newsom announces appointments to his administration hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing Newly sworn-in Gov. Gavin nation’s largest state-specific served as deputy legislative secre- impaired is (323) 848-6496. Newsom announced the addition health care foundation. This posi- tary in the Brown administration, of several highly accomplished tion does not require Senate confir- where he advised on matters relat- Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transporta- public servants to executive branch mation and the compensation is ed to criminal justice, law enforce- tion) may be provided upon written request to the Office of operations within the governor’s $170,004. Figueroa is a Democrat. ment, corrections and the judiciary. the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For in- office. Christine Hironaka, 31, of San This position does not require Newsom had previously Francisco, has been Senate confirmation and the com- formation on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO announced Ana J. Matosantos as appointed deputy cabinet secre- pensation is $145,008. Seeman is a (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net cabinet secretary, Jason Elliott as tary. Hironaka has most recently Democrat. chief deputy cabinet secretary for served as deputy secretary for leg- Nettie Sabelhaus, 71, of ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said executive branch operations, and islative affairs at the California Sacramento, has been Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. Angie Wei as chief deputy cabinet Environmental Protection Agency. appointed special advisor on public secretary for policy development. This position does not require safety. Sabelhaus previously New appointments include Senate confirmation and the com- served as a special advisor on For further information Jamie Callahan, 33, of pensation is $135,000. Hironaka is appointments and public safety for Contact Mike Peterson, Current and Historic Preservation Sacramento, who has been a Democrat. the Brown administration. This is a Planning Intern at (323) 848-6475 or via email at: mpeter- appointed deputy cabinet secretary. Sonya Logman, 30, of Antelope, part-time position and does not [email protected] or Jennifer Alkire, AICP, Senior Planner, in Callahan previously served as has been appointed deputy cabinet require Senate confirmation and the Planning & Development Services Department at (323) director of external and interna- secretary. Logman was most the compensation is $81,897. tional affairs under former Gov. recently the deputy secretary for Sabelhaus is a Democrat. 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected] Jerry Brown from 2015-19. This business and consumer relations Emily Swide, 25, of Sacramento, position does not require Senate at the California Business, has been appointed director of Yvonne Quarker confirmation and the compensation Consumer Services and Housing scheduling for the governor. Most City Clerk is $166,404. Callahan is a Agency. This position does not recently, she served as director of Democrat. require Senate confirmation and scheduling and advance for Richard Figueroa, 60, of the compensation is $130,008. Newsom’s transition and the Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Sacramento, has been Logman is a Democrat. Newsom for Governor campaign. appointed deputy cabinet secre- Daniel Seeman, 33, of This position does not require екта. Для дополнительной информации tary. Previously, Figueroa was Sacramento, has been Senate confirmation and the com- на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. director of prevention for The appointed deputy cabinet secre- pensation is $100,008. Swide is a California Endowment, the tary. Most recently, Seeman Democrat. 12 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

noon, “Swamp Women” at 1:30 Jared Goff, #30 donut for Todd and horseradish gremolata, and an RESTAURANT NEWS p.m., “The Desperado” at 3 p.m. Gurley, #99 donut for Aaron indulgent salted caramel sundae By Jill Weinlein and “Twice-Told Tales” at 4:30 Donald, #35 donut for C.J. with candy popcorn and chocolate p.m. 4222 Vineland Ave., Anderson and #29 donut for Hall of brownie. 1 Pico Blvd., Santa (818)980-8000. Famer Eric Dickerson. They will be Monica, (310)587-1717. Garland Day. In honor of the spe- baked and available on Sunday Free cup of coffee cial day, The Garland in North from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6785 Santa omorrow, Jan. 18, is National Hollywood will celebrate with a Monica Blvd., Los Catch the dineL.A. Gourmet Coffee Day. Enjoy a burger-and-martini special for $19 Trejo’s Coffee and Angeles, (323)462-4600. Tfree hot coffee at Rise-N-Grind at the on-site restaurant, The Front menu at Hotel Casa Coffee & Juice Bar with any pur- Yard. The combination was a Los Angeles Rams chase. This special is available all favorite of the late Hollywood donuts del Mar day. 6501 Hollywood Blvd., Los actress. Guests of the hotel can also dineL.A. at 1 Pico Angeles, (323)464-4100. view some of Garland’s most elebrate the Los Angeles ow through Jan. 25, enjoy a njoy Catch’s dineL.A. dinner acclaimed films in the 1,800- Rams’ NFC Championship multicourse lunch for $35 from 5 to 10 p.m. for $59 per square-foot Beverly Garland CGame on Sunday, Jan. 20, against Nfrom 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1 Eperson. This seafood-centric menu Theatre, and enjoy 20 percent off the New Orleans Saints. Los Pico’s Cape Cod-inspired dining includes grilled octopus with tricol- Actress Beverly all merchandise at The Store. The Angeles Rams fan Danny Trejo and room. The dineL.A. dinner, offered or bell peppers; black squid linguini movie marathon will be shown his eatery will be selling glazed from 6 to 10 p.m., is $59 per per- with mussels, clams, shrimp, cala- Garland Day with complimentary theater snacks football-shaped donuts featuring son. Menu highlights include buca- mari, tomatoes, sweet peas and he city of Los Angeles has pro- and drinks for hotel guests. The the Rams’ colors and player num- tini with spot prawns, braised prime wild mushrooms; and coconut Tclaimed Jan. 19 as Beverly film schedule features “D.O.A.” at bers, including a #16 donut for short rib with Anson Mills polenta See Restaurant News page 15

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destination has provided inspiration Vive la France at for his cuisine. To kick off 2019, Liot has designed an all-day menu featuring Le Petit Marché breakfast items that include four different types of croissants – plain, At Le Petit Marché, Spoon Singh chocolate, Nutella and almond – and Mathew Cape bring authentic plus over 20 entrées including a French cuisine to the Larchmont croque-monsieur and California Village with a stellar seasonal quinoa bowl with roasted banana menu, full bar and market, as well squash, carrots and peppers. During as a gourmet bakery and coffee bar. lunch, diners can enjoy a number of Singh, founder of Kona Brewing sandwiches, salads, moules-frites, Company, and Cape, Paris native kale mac and cheese, a house lamb and founder of Hollywood’s By Jill Weinlein burger and several vegan options. Vinolio, previously managed The From the dinner menu, we start- Larchmont across the street until ed with a steaming bowl of the soup they saw a need for a French dining of the day, a comforting carrot, gin- destination in the area. I was excit- and reds from Madeira, the Jura ger and yuzu soup. Others at the ed to welcome them back to the Mountains, Sicily, the Loire Valley, surrounding tables were spooning neighborhood. Beaujolais, Italy’s Friuli region and onion soup made with dark beer Find a table for two or take a seat the Canary Islands. Wine prices are and a web of melted cheese on top. at Le Petit Marché’s large and invit- less expensive than many other The eggplant salad arrived next, ing bar that seats around 40 people. restaurants, and guests can pur- featuring a mound of kale with goat There, alchemist Chris Kramer cre- chase bottles to take home to add to cheese fritters on top. The salad’s ates drinks free of refined sugar and their own collection. sliced beets and pears paired well syrups, instead enhancing each The night my husband and I with the grilled eggplant, offering a drink with a touch of honey, agave dined at Le Petit Marché, we nice balance of flavors. Our server and almond. watched chef Stephane Liot in shared that the chef might change The dining room also features a action. This talented chef trained in this kale and goat cheese salad to wall of wine curated by Lou Paris at La Cuisine du Lycée Marie include zucchini as well. Amdur, of Lou Wine Shop. Durand, but has also lived and trav- For entrées, we shared the special Amdur’s wine offerings includes eled around the world, including in of the day – large sautéed scallops photo by Jill Weinlein bottles of sparkling, rosé, whites England, Japan and Cuba. Each See Le Petit Marché page 15 Warm up to Le Petit Marché with a bowl of seasonal soup.

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An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 8700 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a grand theft in the Sunset at 4:50 p.m. 5200 block of Wilshire. 1500 block of N. Cahuenga. P OLICE B LOTTER At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 100 block of S. vehicle parked in the 1300 block of 800 block of Westmount. Gardner at 5 p.m. N. Spaulding at 8 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between A suspect assaulted a victim in the At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 29 and Jan. 13. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- 1200 block of Laurel at 9:30 p.m. robbed a victim near Beverly and robbed a victim near the corner of ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Doheny Drive. Hollywood and Vine. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Jan. 12 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Jan. 3 An unknown suspect stole a bicycle the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a in the 100 block of Oxford at 10 p.m. petty theft in the 8800 block of At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 200 block of Santa Monica at 2 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 700 burglarized a vehicle parked near Beverly Hills Police Reeves Drive at 10 p.m. block of N. Sycamore. At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Cahuenga and Department burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a Selma. Jan. 4 8900 block of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 5700 block of Dec. 29 Santa Monica at 3:20 a.m. At 11:50 a.m., an unknown male Jan. 8 An unknown suspect committed a At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect assaulted a victim in the petty theft in the 7100 block of At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 700 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. No Santa Monica at 2:34 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 100 burglary in the 4200 block of W. block of N. Rodeo Drive. further information was provided. block of N. La Brea. Sixth at 2:55 a.m. At 10:10 p.m., an unknown sus- Dec. 30 Jan. 5 pect assaulted a victim during a An unknown suspect committed a At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect domestic violence incident in the burglary in the 100 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 400 An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a 1000 block of Curson. Hudson at 3:30 p.m. block of N. Alta Vista. mitted a grand theft in the 200 grand theft in the 9500 block of block of N. Rodeo Drive at 5:23 Brighton Way at 1 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a p.m. vehicle parked in the 8200 block of committed a petty theft in the 600 petty theft in the 7600 block of At 8:52 p.m., two unknown male Sunset at 10:25 a.m. block of N. Hayworth. Melrose at 1:05 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect suspects committed a burglary in committed a burglary in the 300 the 9100 block of Olympic An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 4 At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Beverly Drive. The sus- Boulevard. petty theft in the 8900 block of committed a petty theft in the 1200 pect was approximately 5 feet 9 Santa Monica at 4 p.m. At 3:27 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Vine. inches tall and 200 pounds. An identity theft was reported in committed a petty theft in the 6300 the 9300 block of Burton Way at At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Third. Dec. 31 11:26 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 600 block of N. Robertson. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 2:24 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of committed a burglary in the 300 West Hollywood An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire and Las Palmas at 10:05 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- Sheriff’s Station vehicle parked in the 500 block of p.m. pect was approximately 5 feet 7 Westbourne at 10:10 p.m. inches tall and 140 pounds. Jan. 7 Jan. 5 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Jan. 13 At 10:35 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 300 block of N. Beverly pect committed a burglary in the At 12:23 a.m., an unknown sus- assaulted a victim in the 400 block Drive at 3:27 p.m. The suspect 600 block of N. La Peer. pect committed a petty theft in the of Alandele. was approximately 25 years old, 6 8800 block of Santa Monica. An feet tall and 150 pounds. Jan. 8 additional petty theft was reported An unknown suspect committed a in the same area at 12:45 a.m. petty theft in the 100 block of S. La At 4:55 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:25 a.m., a suspect assaulted a Brea at 5:05 p.m. committed a grand theft in the 400 victim in the 600 block of Robertson. block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- Los Angeles Police Jan. 6 pect was approximately 5 feet 7 An unknown suspect committed a inches tall and 150 pounds. Department petty theft in the 7100 block of At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica at 11:15 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 1 assaulted a victim in the 6300 block of Wilshire. burglary in the 700 block of N. At 2:42 p.m., an unknown suspect Rodeo Drive at 11:48 p.m. At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 7100 pect committed a petty theft near Jan. 7 block of Santa Monica. the corner of Selma and Argyle. Jan. 1 At 2:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An identity theft was reported in robbed a victim in the 8400 block petty theft in the 600 block of N. burglary in the 6500 block of the 300 block of N. Palm Drive at of Melrose Place. Robertson at 3 p.m. Hollywood at 12:30 a.m. noon. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8 p.m., an unknown female sus- Jan. 9 cle parked in the 1500 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 6400 pect assaulted a victim in the 200 Gower at 9 a.m. At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. block of N. Beverly Drive. The sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect was approximately 34 years At noon, an unknown suspect 1000 block of Stanley. An unknown suspect committed a old, 5 feet 7 inches tall and 140 committed a burglary in the 200 grand theft in the 6400 block of pounds. block of N. Saint Andrews Place. An unknown suspect burglarized a Selma at 3:20 a.m. vehicle parked in the 1200 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Jan. 2 Genesee at 10:25 a.m. At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 5500 block of Santa committed a burglary in the 6500 Monica at 12:50 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. committed a grand theft in the assaulted a victim in the 900 block At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect 8500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. of Hammond. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 5500 burglary in the 5400 block of block of Santa Monica. Jan. 3 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Lemon Grove at 11 a.m. tim in the 7100 block of Santa An unknown suspect committed a At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 6:48 p.m. At 2:25 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 8700 block of committed a grand theft near the committed a petty theft near the Burton Way at 1:55 p.m. corner of Lomitas Avenue and N. Jan. 10 corner of Hollywood and Elm Drive. Sycamore. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:35 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7000 An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 1200 block An unknown suspect committed a block of Sunset. burglary in the 200 block of S. of N. La Brea. burglary in the 1300 block of N. Beverly Drive at 1:01 p.m. The Detroit at 10:40 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a suspect was approximately 5 feet An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of N. La 7 inches tall. petty theft in the 7100 block of Jan. 2 Cienega at 4:37 p.m. Santa Monica at 5:30 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the stole a vehicle parked in the 300 block of N. Maple Drive. The sus- pect assaulted a victim in the 8500 6300 block of Hollywood. block of N. Gardner. pect was approximately 5 feet 9 block of Sunset. inches tall and 140 pounds. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 11 vehicle parked in the 5000 block of petty theft in the 100 block of N. La An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire at 2:30 p.m. Cienega at 5:20 p.m. burglary in the 1000 block of A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Lexington Road at 4:30 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect the 1100 block of Formosa at 2:10 committed a petty theft in the 8400 robbed a victim near the corner of At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect a.m. block of Beverly. Sunset and Vine. committed a burglary in the 300 block of El Camino Drive. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 8300 petty theft in the 100 block of S. vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. Fairfax at 4:30 p.m. Mansfield and Oakwood at 6:30 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 17, 2019 Le Petit Marché will warm your senses From page 15 on a bed of black al dente rice with York steak, 16-ounce rib-eye and During happy hour, the restau- bok choy in a crab bisque sauce. filet mignon. rant is filled with locals enjoying The caramelization on the scallops For something really outstand- specials from 5 to 8 p.m. nightly. added the right touch of sweetness. ing, ask the server if the chef is The owners also have a special I also tried the pan-seared black making either his beef bourguignon delivery menu for breakfast, lunch cod, but I found it a little too salty on tagliatelle pasta or the chicken and dinner available from 10 a.m. to my liking. However, I did enjoy Basquaise with tomatoes, herbs, to 10 p.m. Just order off the menu, the Israeli couscous, charred avoca- onions and peppers. These two and groceries from the market- do and beurre blanc with a squeeze dishes are specials on the winter place, including wine, will be deliv- of Meyer lemon below the fish. menu and are pure comfort food. ered to your front door. Call to see My husband and I both eyed the After dinner, they serve Verve if your home or office is within sizzling steaks with frites arriving coffee, and the night we dined, rich delivery range. at other tables. Singh, Cape and desserts including a slice of cheese- Launch 2019 with a French meal Liot work with celebrity chef Curtis cake, chocolate-covered poached that will warm your senses at Le Stone’s Gwen Butcher Shop for pear, crème brûlée or a muesli tart Petit Marché. $$ 5665 Melrose menu items like the 16-ounce New covered in chocolate. Ave., Los Angeles, (323)380-6557.

onions, peas and spicy chili sauce; cocktails, as well as beer and wine Thai basil cashew chicken; and for $7. 5359 W. Adams Blvd., Los Restaurant RockSugar’s signature warm Angeles, (323)571-4999. photo courtesy of Le Petit Marché coconut doughnuts with passion fruit sauce. 10250 Santa Monica Whether you stop in to enjoy a nice lunch, the lively bar, or a café au lait News and fruit tart, Le Petit Marché is a wonderful French café near From page 12 Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)552- Blackship opens 9988. Larchmont Village. ow open in West Hollywood, panna cotta. 1910 Ocean Way, Blackship is the newest con- Santa Monica, (310)581-5533. Percolate opens Ncept from executive chef Keiichi Kurobe, formerly of Hinoki & the he Los Angeles-based tea Bird. The restaurant blends Italian Breakfast at dineL.A. at brand Percolate brings premi- influences with Japanese tech- The Henry Tum loose-leaf tea, craft boba and niques. It’s open for dinner The Peninsula espresso drinks to Melrose. The Wednesday through Sunday. 8512 rder a quinoa breakfast tea bar opened Saturday, Jan. 12. he Belvedere at The Peninsula Santa Monica Blvd., West burrito and a coffee at Tea is brewed in glass percolators Beverly Hills offers two Hollywood, (310)734-7553. OWest Hollywood’s go-to that steep at precise temperatures dineL.A. menus. The dineL.A. neighborhood spot. Find a T depending on the tea variety. 7959 lunch menu is available Monday table or booth inside the Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. beautiful, open-concept (310)694-1998. through 2:30 p.m. for $35. The Veggie Grill opens restaurant, or take a Greens dinner menu, available from 5 to and Protein smoothie and 10 p.m. for $59, includes a glass in DTLA smashed avocado toast back to your office. The coffee menu of Segura Viudas brut reserve Modern soul food he plant-based, fast-casual includes cold brew, flat white and cava. Both menus feature charred brand has opened in down- The Cleo, an espresso mixed with Caesar salad with crispy Brussels at Alta Adams town Los Angeles. This new loca- T almond milk and hazelnut. Breakfast is served from 7 to 11 a.m. Bring sprouts, kale, garlic croutons and hef Keith Corbin has new tion caters to guests who work and your laptop and work with others at The Henry’s communal table or bar. anchovy dressing, and mussels happy hour offerings at Alta live in the neighborhood. The new Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 120 N. Robertson Blvd., with white wine, parsley and chili Adams. Come in on weeknights winter menu includes the Whole C (424)204-1595. flakes. Finish with a chocolate from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The happy Earth Bowl, Far East Bowl, VG photo courtesy of The Henry soufflé with vanilla ice cream. hour menu includes mixed Beyond Burger and 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., nuts with Tajín seasoning, spicy Mediterranean Supergreens Salad. (310)975-2736. barbecue wings and the hearty This new location is open 10:30 barbecue hotlink sandwich. To a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through complement the California soul Friday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 523 Eve American food, chose from a selection of $8 W. Sixth St., (213)905-4500. Bistro’s dineL.A. specials t Eve American Bistro, locat- ed in the newly redesigned AMayfair Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, enjoy a multi-seasonal VS lunch menu for $20 with high- lights such as crab deviled eggs; wild Alaskan cod fish with shoe- string fries and house-made tartar sauce; and salmon and kale with The Road smoked almonds, apricot and reduced wine vinaigrette. The $39 to the Superbowl dineL.A. dinner features a three- course meal that includes roasted Starts Here! butternut squash soup; wild Scottish salmon with curried cau- Kick Off your party liflower purée; and a hazelnut chocolate tart with Harry’s Berries with GREAT decorations! strawberries and caramel sauce. 1256 W. Seventh St., Los Paper Goods • Decorations • Balloons Angeles, (213)632-1200. Banners • Centerpieces • Noise makers & MORE! dineL.A. at 10% off all merchandise in the store RockSugar with this coupon! hef Mohan Ismail at the discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded Westfield Century City dining Chotspot showcases the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and India. Come in for a two-course, $15 lunch menu or a three-course, $29 dinner menu. Highlights 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) include crisp vegetable spring rolls; Singapore Hainan pork, (323)467-7124 crumb-coated and fried with sweet 16 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘PriorThe city of West Pleasures’ Hollywood has debuts in West Hollywood unveiled its newest art exhibit, “Prior Pleasures” by photographer Ellen Cantor, at the West Hollywood Library. The exhibit explores memory and preservation of the past while ensuring the creation of a visual legacy for generations to come. “Prior Pleasures” is created using a multiple exposure technique (with- out Photoshop) of end pages, illus- trations and text giving the illusion of a book fluttering open and com- ing to life for book lovers of all ages. The photographs are accom- panied by facts about the books’ authors and original illustrators. The exhibit runs through May 7. Ellen Cantor was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lives in Southern California. She graduated from the University of Illinois and photo by Leslie Cantor UCLAX Environmental Design Program. Her images are about time, loss and memory. By pho- tographing and recontextualizing precious mementos she has sought to understand how life proceeds and then, ultimately, disappears. by Myles Mellor She documents the artifacts of the Crossword Puzzle past in order to enrich her present. Her work examines how families archive and pass down memories from generation to generation. This work responds to a universally relatable experience of sifting through the items left behind deter- mining how to incorporate our inheritance. Her work is pho- tographed in the studio to allow her maximum opportunity to explore the mementos that are most pre- The Northridge Earthquake occurred 25 years ago today and cious to her. caused significant damage throughout the Los Angeles region. A Cantor’s work has appeared on photograph in the Jan. 20, 1994, issue of the Park Labrea News and lenscratch.com, f- Beverly Press showed buckled sidewalks and the damaged facade of stopmagazine.com, fraction maga- the Beverly Center. The Northridge Earthquake also caused the zine.com, rfotofolio.com, Voyage Fairfax/La Cienega offramp from the Santa Monica (10) Freeway to LA Magazine, My Daily collapse, severely damaged many buildings and knocked items off Photograph and Silvershotz. shelves at stores throughout the area. Fifty-seven deaths, primarily in “Prior Pleasures” will be on view the San Fernando Valley near the epicenter, were attributed to the at the library during regular library magnitude 6.7 temblor. Damage from the earthquake was estimated operating hours: Monday to as high as $44 billion. Thursday (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.); Friday to Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.); Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.); and closed on holidays. Across 2. “___, Brute?” The West Hollywood Library is 1. Doled out 3. Unit of pressure located at 625 N. San Vicente 6. Sample some soup 4. Accustoms Boulevard. For information, visit 9. Spreading fast on YouTube 5. Sugar for Irish whiskey weho.org/arts. 14. Make up (for) 6. Unwanted pursuit 15. Nobel invention 7. Forster’s “A Passage to___” 16. Play byplay 8. Grade school gps. 17. Play a guitar 9. Feudal bondman 18. “Bleak House” heroine 10. Relative of -esque Dodgers acquire 19. Under 11. Qatar coin 20. They used fantastic images 12. Carry a torch for Russell Martin and juxtapositions 13. Southpaw The Los Angeles Dodgers 23. Mural, e.g. 21. Network, e.g. acquired catcher Russell Martin and 24. Christensen of TV’s 22. Deck (out) cash considerations from the Toronto “Parenthood” 26. Flightless bird Blue Jays in exchange for minor 25. Old West Annie 27. Hacking tool league right-handed pitcher Andrew 27. College V.I.P. 28. Manipulative one Sopko and minor league infielder 30. ___ fruit 29. Fiddler’s place Ronny Brito. 31. Spanish bear 30. Stamp of approval? Martin, 35, began his big league 32. Australia’s coral ___ 33. Not leave alone career as a Dodger in 2006 after the 35. Stray 34. Pro team him in the 17th round of the 39. “St. John the Baptist” painter 36. Feed the kitty 2002 first-year player draft. With the 43. Carmina Burana composer 37. NATO member, abbr. Dodgers, Martin was an all-star in 44. Man from Tehran 38. Feudal land 2007 and 2008, and helped lead the 45. Golf starting location 40. Can. province club to three postseason appearances 46. Just in case 41. Licorice flavor over five seasons. The upcoming sea- 49. Thing referred to 42. Essential nutrient son will be Martin’s 14th in the Major 51. Deceived 47. Imprints, as in memory Leagues and he owns a career slash- 54. Black-eyed or lazy? 48. Household cleaner, with Pine line of .249/.349/.399 with 185 56. French sculptor, Jean 50. Dormitory annoyance homers and 751 RBI with the 57. Impressionist 51. Buddhist monks Dodgers (2006-10), Yankees (2011- 62. Hebrew prophet 52. “Three Sisters” sister 12), Pirates (2013-14) and Blue Jays 64. Mil. authority 53. Orlando attraction (2015-18). 65. Breathing fire 54. Put in a nutshell Overall, Martin’s teams have made 66. Battery terminal 55. Milk provider the postseason nine times in 13 years 67. Going to happen 58. Flexible, electrically and he has caught 1,519 games, 68. Moves toward 59. Indian curry extra which ranks third among active play- 69. Really appeases one’s hunger 60. French 101 verb ers, trailing just Yadier Molina and 70. Life saving technique 61. Hardy soul? Brian McCann. 71. Sea flock 63. Gator or lemon? In 2018, Martin made 89 starts behind the plate and at third base for Down See ANSWERS page 16 the Blue Jays, slashing .194/.338/.325 1. Physics calculation with 10 home runs and 35 RBI. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 17, 2019

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ with equal

charismaOf course Disney wants but to classno family real and spoiled spark children. reprise “Mary Poppins,” the On the contrary, Mike’s three little beloved children’s film that ones are good friends with hard clinched Julie Andrew’s only realities, from the park keeper’s Oscar win. And let’s be clear: cast- (Steve Nicolson) continual warn- ing the delightful Emily Blunt as ings to stay off the grass (perish the her replacement is remarkable, thought of enjoying it) to having inspired, on point. She outshines mere coins for groceries. Play is a and all the rest of our favorite the rest, including renowned Lin- privilege they just might grow out things are now controlled by the Manuel Miranda of “Hamilton” of too quickly. mouse. fame. But wait, what’s that in the sky? As for the music, I wish I could But for all the pomp and circum- Birds, planes and supermen are so be more optimistic. It’s entirely stance – and this one packs a whole passé when Mary Poppins (Blunt), functional, but lacks the flair of lotta pomp – “Mary Poppins a rather literal force of nature, can “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” Returns” isn’t the instant classic it glide through the east winds with and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” should be. Well-acted and visually an umbrella. A fortuitous arrival it Frankly, it’s a bit too reminiscent of photo courtesy of Disney Pictures theatric, yes. Original and effec- is as the Banks have only days to “Into the Woods,” and yes, that’s a tively expanding the story into new find enough money to pay off a dig on one of Broadway’s blandest Emily Blunt is delightful as the title character in “Mary Poppins Returns,” territory, no. As for the music, it’s bank, lest they lose the family shows. New entry “Can You but the new movie has a tough time living up to the classic 1964 film. merely OK. And that should not be estate to wolf in sheep’s clothing Imagine That?” is quaint, but more standard operating procedure from Mr. Wilkins (Colin Firth). B team than A-list worthy. As for so the orchestra, even during grand cles. Since then, his approach is the studio behind “The Lion King” Remember when “The the rest, we’ve all heard much bet- musical numbers, remains in the more tame: minimal choreography and “Frozen.” Muppets” featured oil tycoon Tex ter. And yet again, I’m required to background, substantially cranked and music so low the stars’ voices Times have changed in Richman as the villain? They’re at pretend Meryl Streep can sing. No down. The goal is to feature voices can clearly (perhaps too clearly) be Poppinsland. The Banks children it again with shady money men. thanks. It was painful in both and, perhaps more importantly, heard. Anyone who suffers through grew up and now face financial It’s all part of Disney’s ongoing “Mamma Mias” and unremarkable accent lavish computer effects “Nine” should be compensated. It’s hardship. Michael (Ben Whishaw), scheme to present itself as the in “Into the Woods.” ($130 million budget worth). What like he’s never been to a concert. soft spoken and polite, finds him- underdog and not the media Alas, this is a larger problem a tragedy, and an unexpected one At least the effects are rather self in hard times following the dynasty that once tried (rather with contemporary cinema, from a director on his fourth musi- splendid, a mix of straight CGI and death of his wife. But dear sister recently) to strong-arm the Los becoming even more reliant on cal film. some kickbacks to 2D illustration. Jane (Emily Mortimer) returns Angeles Times over unfavorable temp music (replicating music To be honest, director Rob But that can’t make up for how home to help with the family as coverage (may watchdog reporters from other films) and generic Marshall never quite surpassed his procedural everything feels. Big is Ellen the maid (Julie Walters) can never forget). audio cues. We learned nothing freshmen entry, “Chicago,” where the new norm, catchy is the contin- only do so much. But hey, Blunt is an insane from the golden age of musicals or he captured what makes musicals ual goal. It’s all fine, watchable, This isn’t the story of a high- delight. Plus, Marvel, “Star Wars” iconic John Williams’ scores. And such wonderful, bombastic specta- but hardly out of this world.

The Getty captures Sounds Annenberg Space for Photography extends National Geographic photo exhibit ofA newL.A. season in of themusic Getty’s Brazil, series Colombia, Venezuela and Annenberg Space for annual concert series Sounds of the United States to create origi- Photography is extending its most L.A. launches on Saturday, Jan. nal songs using traditional and recent exhibition, the “National 19. nontraditional instruments. Geographic Photo Ark,” through The series explores the city’s Sounds of L.A. closes March Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 21. varied musical landscape, with 16 and 17 with the Aditya The “National Geographic Photo two concerts each month by Prakash Ensemble. Prakash grew Ark” is of the venue’s most popular musicians who combine global up in Los Angeles and began exhibits in the past 10 years. It fol- influences in unexpected and training in Carnatic and lows National Geographic photog- original ways. Los Pleneros de la Hindustani vocals from age 8. He rapher and fellow Joel Sartore’s 21 will perform on Jan. 19 at 7 went on to tour with musicians ambitious project to capture por- p.m., and Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. The Pandit Ravi Shankar, Anoushka traits of every species living in the Grammy-nominated, East Shankar and Karsh Kale, as well world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuar- Harlem-based arts ensemble was as with acclaimed choreographer ies, including mammals, reptiles, founded in 1983 by NEA Akram Khan. In 2011, he started birds, fish, amphibians and insects. National Heritage Fellow Juan Aditya Prakash Ensemble after The exhibit features more than Guiterrez-Rodriguez. It aims to performing with musician room- 8,000 species Sartore has pho- foster appreciation of Puerto mates at UCLA. The result tographed in dozens of countries. Rico’s extraordinary cultural frames his distinctive vocal style The photographer’s goal is to expressions through complex, with jazz, fun, and hip-hop to inspire people to help protect ani- multi-part vocal harmonies set create an original, genre-melding mals from extinction. against bomba and plena sound. The Annenberg Space for rhythms. The series is free; a separate Photography is a cultural destina- Next month, LADAMA per- reservation is required for each tion dedicated to exhibiting digital photo by Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Ark forms on Feb. 16 and 17. concert. All performances take and print photography in an inti- Comprised of musician-educa- place in the Harold M. Williams mate environment. The space fea- tors Lara Klaus, Daniela Serna, Auditorium at the Getty Center, tures state-of-the-art, high-defini- phers and a selection from emerg- trustees, is located at 2000 Avenue Mafer Bandola and Sara Lucas, 1200 Getty Center Drive. For tion digital technology as well as ing photographic talents. of the Stars. Admission is free. For LADAMA uses the music of information, visit getty.edu/360. traditional prints by some of the The venue, an initiative of the information, visit annenbergphoto- world’s most renowned photogra- Annenberg Foundation and its space.org. 18 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

peaks. To witness one in action is today.” both beautiful and awe-inspiring,” Watch the trailer at volcanoes- Explore volcanoes around the world at the Science Center said Michael Dalton-Smith, direc- film.com. IMAX tickets start at “Volcanoes 3D: The Fires of “‘Volcanoes 3D’ offers the clos- being destructive, but they also tor and producer of “Volcanoes $6.75. Creation,” blasts into the California est possible approximation to expe- build and play a beneficial role on 3D.” “Most importantly, I hope that The California Science Center is Science Center IMAX theater on riencing an eruption, or descending the planet. There are dozens of vol- the audience will come away with a located at 700 Exposition Park Jan. 21. into a volcano, while remaining canoes erupting each day from the better understanding of the forces Drive. For information and tickets, Guests are invited to join intrepid safe,” said California Science bottom of the ocean to mountain that shaped the world we know visit californiasciencecenter.org. explorer Carsten Peter as he dodges Center President Jeff Rudolph. “We boulders at the edge of an active are thrilled to show our audiences volcano in Indonesia, descends to a the incredible power of volcanoes, boiling lava lake in Vanuatu, and as they learn about the ways vol- visits incredible acid ponds, gey- canic activity has shaped and sers and mineral deposit fields in affected our world.” Ethiopia. Peter also explored the With over 500 active volcanoes, archeological ghost town of Earth is bursting at the seams with Pompeii, hydrothermal vents at the these forces of mass construction. bottom of the ocean and witnessed The story of volcanoes is the story the devastating effects of the 2018 of the planet’s creation. Kilauea eruption in Hawaii. “We often think of volcanoes as

photo courtesy of Boutique Publicity The California Science Center’s new film “Volcanoes 3D” takes audi- ences into a boiling lava lake, down hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean, to an active volcano and more.

photo courtesy of the Griffith Observatory The moon will glow with a faint copper or red color during the total lunar eclipse this Sunday, Jan. 20. The Griffith Observatory will host a special viewing of the event. View the total lunar eclipse

atThe Griffith Griffith Observatory Observatory will host a free public observation of the total lunar eclipse on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 7:30-11 p.m. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through Earth’s shad- ow. The disk of the full moon slowly moves into the dark shadow, and the bright moon grows dim. The moon, however, does not become completely dark. Instead, it usually glows with a faint copper or red color, a result of sun- light being filtered and bent through the Earth’s atmosphere. Sunday, January 27, 2019 -11:30 AM – 1:00 PM The lunar eclipse is visible throughout North America and can be seen easily State & with the unaided eye, though telescopes or binoculars may enhance the view. Thursday, January 31, 2019 -8:00 AM – 12 Noon Archdiocesan The next total lunar eclipse visible in Los Angeles will be on May 26, 2021. Academic Weather permitting, telescopes staffed by Griffith Observatory employees Decathlon and local volunteers will provide visitors enhanced views of the eclipse. Champions Personal telescopes will not be permitted on the property. There will be no 2017! place on the lawn after 3 p.m. for picnics or any other type of recreation due to event preparations. The lawn will be reserved during the event for tele- scope viewing. Chairs (and any other furniture), blankets, coolers and similar items are prohibited on the grounds after 3 p.m. The observatory expects very large crowds for the event. Parking will be limited, roads will be congested and visitors may need to walk a substantial distance uphill. There is limited paid parking near the observatory. Most parking available is in the Greek Theatre area, which is free all day. The easiest way to get to the observatory is via the Metro Red Line from the Vermont/Sunset station and with the DASH Observatory bus, which will operate until 11 p.m. for the event. Basic fare is 50 cents each way. Griffith Park gates will close at 10 p.m. Only buses and shared-ride vehi- cles for pick-up will be admitted after that time. Call for Testing Dates The observatory is providing a live online broadcast of the total eclipse from 5 p.m. to midnight at livestream.com/griffithobservatorytv and youtube.com/user/griffithobservatory. The event will be canceled in the event of rain. The Griffith Observatory is located at 2800 E. Observatory Road. For information, visit griffithobser- vatory.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 17, 2019

corrupt, divisive, and destructive Foundation, and in association with agenda of the Trump administra- the League of Women Voters. City Hall hosts production of tion, I am thrilled to announce a Admission is free, but seating is staged reading of a beloved limited and will be distributed via a Hollywood classic film at Los ticket lottery system. ‘Ms.The Fountain Smith Theatre followsGoes its toplay Washington’ for the 1939 Jimmy Stewart Angeles City Hall, but with a mod- Los Angeles City Hall is located successful 2018 celebrity reading classic “Mr. Smith Goes to ern twist that will no doubt prove at 200 N. Spring St. For informa- of “All the President’s Men” with a Washington,” an idealistic, newly more illuminating and poignant tion and to enter the ticket lottery, one-night only, all-star reading of elected female senator finds herself than it would have otherwise: ‘Ms. visit mssmith.org. “Ms. Smith Goes to Washington” fighting corruption in male-domi- Smith Goes to Washington,’” on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the John nated Washington. O’Farrell said. “I am proud to con- photo by James Clark Ferraro Council Chamber of Los “With more than one hundred tinue what is now an annual artistic Joshua Malina, of “Scandal,” will Angeles City Hall. women newly elected to Congress, tradition at City Hall.” star in the Fountain Theatre’s pro- The production will star Bellamy this classic movie, reimagined with The event is sponsored, in part, duction of “Ms. Smith Goes to Young, of “Scandal,” in the title Smith as a woman, could not be by the Feminist Majority Washington.” role, along with her “Scandal” co- more timely and urgent,” Sachs stars Joshua Malina and Jeff Perry, said. “I’m excited for the opportu- with more to be announced. nity to build on the overwhelming Adapted and directed by success of last year’s event at City Fountain co-artistic director Hall. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell Stephen Sachs, presented by the is a longtime friend of the Fountain award-winning Fountain Theatre in Theatre and an advocate for the arts partnership with the city of Los in Los Angeles. What other major Angeles and with exclusive permis- city in the country would hand over sion from Sony Pictures, this free City Hall to its artists for one night? event will be hosted by Los When local artists and city govern- Angeles City Councilmember ment officials work together, all cit- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. A izens of Los Angeles benefit.” catered reception will follow in the “With change in the air in City Hall Rotunda. Washington after an unprecedented In this gender-switched adapta- number of diverse women were just tion of Sidney Buchman’s screen- sworn into Congress to counter the

The Wallis presents West Coast run of ‘An Inspector Calls’ Stephen Daldry, of “The Crown,” “Billy Elliot” and “The Inheritance,” presents his National Theatre of Great Britain’s landmark production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller “An Inspector Calls” with an exclusive West Coast engagement at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 10. Winner of three Olivier’s and four Tony’s, and featur- ing an iconic grand- scale set, Daldry’s production has been seen by over 4 million theatergo- ers worldwide. photo by Mark Douet Daldry faithfully The prosperous Birling family is under investigation and expertly for the death of a young woman in “An Inspector remounts “An Calls.” Inspector Calls” as a modern reimagining of the original 1945 script, set in 1912, about Inspector Goole and his unexpected arrival at the prosperous Birling family home, shattering their peace- ful dinner party by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge audiences to question their own consciences. Cast members include Liam Brennan as Inspector Goole, Christine Kavanagh as Sybil Birling, Jeff Harmer as Arthur Birling, Andrew Macklin as Gerald Croft, Lianne Harvey as Sheila Birling, Hamish Riddle as Eric Birling and Diana Payne-Myers as Edna. “Daldry’s iconic production of ‘An Inspector Calls’ was a transfor- mative moment for theater in the UK,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis artistic director. “Daldry, and his designer, Ian MacNeil, created an aesthetic that helped tell this story to Same Day Appointments Kids and Teens does not a whole new generation of audi- Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee ences. It’s one of the most gorgeous pieces of theater I’ve seen.” Showtime on weekdays starts at Beverly Hills Office 7:30 p.m. On Saturdays, showtimes are at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and at 2 and 240 South La Cienega, #350 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets start at $35. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 Santa Monica Blvd. For information and tickets, call (310)746-4000 or visit thewallis.org/inspector. We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles 20 January 17, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Celebrate Broadway with the

KoreanThe Korean Cultural Cultural Center Los YeoCenter said. “At this musical concert, Angeles presents the 2019 Ari professional vocalists will sing as a Project: Performing Arts Series. solo, an ensemble and a chorus. We Starting this January, the series will hope that many people in the audi- offer performing arts events featur- ence can fully immerse themselves ing traditional Korean music and in the beauty of musical theater.” dance, modern fusion world music, The performance is free, but jazz, classical music, plays and phone or online reservation is musical theater. required. For the first installment of the KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire 2019 Ari Project, KCCLA and Los Blvd. For information and reserva- Angeles Opera present “Story of tions, visit kccla.org, or contact Broadway” on Friday, Jan. 18, at Hannah Cho at [email protected] or 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of the (323)936-3015. Korean Cultural Center’s Ari Hall. “Story of Broadway” features selections from “My Fair Lady,” “The King and I,” “West Side Story,” “The Sound of Music,” “Miss Saigon,” “Wicked,” “South Pacific” and more. MacArthur Park ... in the rain Participating artists include Los Angeles Opera soprano Sunjoo MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark Yeo, pianist and tenor Charlie Kim, All the sweet, green icing flowing down mezzo soprano Danielle Marcelle Someone left the cake out in the rain Bond, tenor Todd Strange, bass I don't think that I can take it David Castillo, guest singer and 'Cause it took so long to bake it soprano Maxine Park, and more. And I'll never have that recipe again.... “In preparation for the ‘Story of photo courtesy of KCCLA Broadway,’ LA Opera focused on Whether you think of Richard Harris or Donna popular and familiar Broadway “Story of Broadway,” will feature pop- Summer singing this song, the Hayworth Theatre on musicals. We’re planning to per- ular showtunes from “My Fair Lady,” Wilshire Boulevard near MacArthur Park had us all “West Side Story,” “The Sound of form to beautiful and fun Broadway humming along this week to the tune “due to rain.” photo of MacArthur Park courtesy of Wikipedia musicals along with explanations Music,” “Wicked,” and more. photo of Hayworth Theatre by Karen Villalpando so that the audience can easily understand and relate to the songs,”

MOCA to close Pacific Design

CenterAfter more than location twenty years of exhibitions by The Museum of Contemporary Art at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, the programming agreement between the two organizations has reached the end of its term. The alliance between MOCA and PDC, which encompassed opera- tional, managerial and exhibition services that have made the MOCA Gallery a cultural destination for MOCA’s patrons and the architec- tural and design community, will end after the current exhibition, “One Day at a Time: Kahlil Joseph’s Fly Paper,” closes on Feb. 24. Over the last two decades, MOCA has exhibited at the PDC countless important and interna- tionally acclaimed shows, includ- ing shows by artists such as Takashi Murakami, William Kentridge, Sterling Ruby, Catherine Opie, Rodarte, Jean Prouve and Rick Owens, among others. “We have enjoyed a successful relationship with MOCA, and on behalf of our many showroom ten- ants in the design community, are appreciative of MOCA’s many wonderfully curated exhibitions,” said Charles S. Cohen, the owner of the PDC. “We are proud of MOCA’s record of achievement at the PDC,” said Maria Seferian, chair of the museum’s board of trustees. “We are grateful for our partnership with the PDC and Charles Cohen and now look forward to consolidating and growing our exhibition activi- ties, including presentations on architecture and design, at MOCA’s two downtown Los Angeles loca- tions.” The Pacific Design Center is located at 8687 Melrose Ave. For information, visit moca.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 17, 2019

Chamber recognizes Kramer for California African American Museum to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day contributions to the Miracle Mile The California African From page 1 American Museum will host a “At a moment Martin Luther King Jr. Day cele- when nationally bration on Monday, Jan. 21, from have helped the chamber grow or things are so 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. benefitted from Kramer’s guid- The day’s events include a King ance. divisive, this study group from 10-11 a.m., a Feuer told a story about how chamber has “passing the torch” panel about intergenerational activism in the two months before the primary contributed to election for city attorney in 2013, 21st century from 11 a.m. to noon, he was seriously injured in a car what makes a keynote speech by the Rev. accident. Knowing Feuer could L.A. a cohesive, Eddie Anderson from 1-2 p.m. and young activists presenting use help and there wasn’t much unified antidote to time before the election, Kramer excerpts of King’s speeches from organized an effort to make calls that condition. 2-3 p.m. and rally voters to support the city We need each The event is free. Parking in attorney candidate. Exposition Park is $12. Attendees “I will never forget that, because other, and we can also take Metro’s Expo Line it was not a political act, it was the need everybody to the Expo Park/USC stop. photo courtesy of the Harry Adams Collection act of a true mensch,” Feuer said. For information, visit caamuse- Martin Luther King Jr. attended a freedom rally at Wrigley Field in Los to be a leader um.org. “Steve, on behalf of the city attor- Angeles in 1963. ney’s office, but also very person- like Steve ally on my behalf … thank you. At Kramer.” a moment when nationally things are so divisive, this chamber has -Los Angeles City Attorney contributed to what makes L.A. a Mike Feuer BillU.S. Rep.would Julia Brownley ensure (D- aviation, benefits railway, port for and trans-slainthat everyTSA other officersagency grants sur- cohesive, unified antidote to that Westlake Village) introduced the portation systems,” Brownley said. vivors.” condition. We need each other, and Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers “It is our duty to ensure that fallen TSA comprises nearly 50,000 we need everybody to be a leader Act, legislation that would ensure TSA officers and their families are security officers, inspectors, air like Steve Kramer.” approaches and with the construc- that Transportation Security provided with the same benefits marshals and managers who pro- Kramer said he was honored to tion of new cultural institutions Administration employees killed in made available to the families of tect the nation’s transportation sys- be recognized as a trailblazer for reaching conclusion, it’s going to the line of duty receive the same other federal law enforcement offi- tems by screening for explosives at the Miracle Mile and the surround- be even more of a draw.” death benefits that other federal cers tragically killed in the line of checkpoints in airports, inspecting ing community. He also served 10 Kramer also credited the cham- law enforcement officers already duty, such as firefighters and police rail cars, patrolling subways with years on the Mid City West ber’s executive director, Meg receive. officers. It is simply the right thing law enforcement partners, and Community Council and helped McComb, with helping the cham- Brownley first introduced this to do.” working to make all modes of start Tarfest, an annual celebration ber grow. Over the past five years, bill in the 113th Congress in “The Air Marshal Association is transportation safe. Current law of music and art that celebrated its it has expanded from 50 to 125 response to the tragic shooting proud to offer our support to the does not provide TSA officers with 16th anniversary last September. members. The scope of the cham- death of TSA Officer Gerardo I. Honor Our Fallen TSA Heroes death benefits like those offered to “I was touched,” Kramer said ber’s influence and programming Hernandez at Los Angeles Act,” said John Casaretti, president firefighters, police officers, FBI about receiving the Trailblazer has also grown. It hosts an annual International Airport on Nov. 1, of the Air Marshal Association. agents or state troopers. Brownley Award. “I was taken aback when I economic forum and has forged 2013. “No family of a Federal Air helped push for legislation that was looked at who was speaking and many relationships at Los Angeles “Our Transportation Security Marshal or other Transportation signed into law in 2015 to provide the things they were saying. I was City Hall. officers, like Officer Hernandez, Security Administration employee public safety officer benefits to the very proud.” “Our relationships with elected put their lives on the line in order to killed in the line of duty should Hernandez family, and this bill Kramer said the chamber was officials are very strong,” Kramer protect Americans and the travel- ever suffer the loss of a family would correct this inequity for all started with the help of a small added. “We are very fortunate the ing public from threats against our member without the compensation officers going forward. group of people including Jane chamber has access to politicians. Gilman, former publisher of the That access doesn’t necessarily Larchmont Chronicle; Lyn Cohen give you what you want, but it and Wally Marks, of the Miracle gives you the opportunity to be Mile Civic Coalition; and mem- heard.” bers of the Miracle Mile Kramer also said the future Residential Association. Gilman, looks bright for the chamber and Cohen, Marks and MMRA Vice the Miracle Mile, and he plans to President Ken Hixon also congrat- make the organization even more ulated Kramer at the ceremony. pertinent and beneficial to mem- Kramer said the chamber started bers in the future. Aside from because there was no organization monthly membership meetings for representing businesses along the networking, the chamber now Miracle Mile. hosts social hours and attracts “It immediately became clear speakers from a diverse array of that involving people in the fields. Miracle Mile community was a “I look forward to continued way to generate business,” Kramer growth, continued programming said. “Looking back, there were a and more activities,” Kramer lot of empty storefronts. Now, we added. “I am very proud of what have hundreds of units of housing we have accomplished. I think the on the Miracle Mile that didn’t chamber is in a good place to exist. You drive down here on a move forward.” Saturday or Sunday and there are people on the street. As the subway

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Strike impacting more than 1,200 LAUSD schools From page 1 in the bottom 10 in statewide rank- attribute the rise in charter schools Miracle Mile museum ings, according to organizations to the erosion of resources for tradi- such as EdWeek and the California tional public schools. Melvoin, who than 1,200 schools were present on Budget and Policy Center. is viewed as part of the new “pro- announces namephotographs change from Iran here,” the first day of the strike. On “The state needs to step up and charter” iteration of the board, said From page 1 Isken added. “You might not Tuesday, 163,384 students were in find money for the kids too,” no new charters have opened in his expect to see an exhibit by an attendance. The district has approx- Hochhaus said. district since he took office, and artist working with metal creating imately 600,000 students. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed that the school district is only trying more of what the museum is a cross-cultural dialogue.” “While education in classrooms budget released last week includes to work within its financial con- about. Contemporary art has Opening in the summer are is not the same without teachers, we an uptick in spending for education, straints – which includes projec- become so much more fluid, and “The RIDDLE Effect,” which have a responsibility to keep and the newly sworn-in governor tions vetted by the county Office of there is more fluidity between examines the work and legacy of schools open and provide students released a statement asking both Education that show LAUSD could craft and folk art. We have the late John Riddle, a key figure with a safe space, shelter from the sides to compromise. have trouble meeting its financial changed our programs over the in the Black Arts Movement of rain, meals and modified instruc- “This impasse is disrupting the obligations over the next few years. last eight years, and the new Southern California, and “On the tion,” Superintendent Austin lives of too many kids and their “If anything, we’re trying to find name reflects what we have been Inside,” a presentation of draw- Beutner said in a statement on families,” Newsom said. “I strongly ways to bring more revenue to our doing.” ings by incarcerated LGBTQ+ Tuesday. “I am grateful for the tens urge all parties to go back to the local schools,” he said. In recent years, the museum artists. of thousands of my colleagues – negotiating table and find an imme- Alex Caputo-Pearl, president of featured exhibitions by artists The year concludes with bus drivers, cafeteria workers, prin- diate path forward that puts kids the teachers union, joined teachers including Betye Saar, Gronk and “RAW: Craft, Commodity, and cipals and educators – who are here back into classrooms and provides and students at a few events sched- Timothy Washington, as well as Capitalism,” a group exhibition to provide those students with a parents certainty.” uled over the weekend, and at a emerging and mid-career artists of artists who use colonial com- safe and welcoming learning envi- Nick Melvoin, vice president of first-day strike march from City Keiko Fukazawa, Tanya modities like salt, sugar, cotton ronment.” the LAUSD school board, said the Hall to LAUSD headquarters. Aguiñiga, Ehren Tool, Samira and coffee to examine the prob- Many of the district’s teachers, district is waiting for the union to “Let’s be clear, educators do not Yamin and Sonya Clark. The lems of existing economic and however, don’t feel the district, or return to the negotiating table. want to strike,” he said. “We don’t museum also launched its clay social systems. the state, is doing enough to support United Teachers Los Angeles want to miss time with our students. biennial and group exhibitions In conjunction with exhibi- public schools. Bill Hochhaus, opposed Melvoin when he ran We don’t want to be locked out of exploring craft as a social and tions, Craft Contemporary offers another teacher at Hancock Park against incumbent Steve Zimmer our classrooms. We don’t want to political tool. weekly educational opportunities Elementary who joined the picket for the Board District 4 seat, saying have less money for the car pay- “‘Craft Contemporary’ empha- such as artist-led workshops, and line on Fairfax Avenue, mentioned Melvoin was too inclined to shift ment or less money for the school sizes the word ‘craft’ as a verb provides opportunities for local per-pupil spending, a metric that the district’s focus to charter supplies that we always end up and a noun – celebrating both the and exhibiting artists to sell hand- has consistently shown California schools. Many teachers on strike buying ourselves.” act and outcome of making,” crafted works. Isken said. “With our new name, The museum began in 1965 as we continue to respect the deep a gallery and café known as The history of the craft field while Egg & The Eye, founded by Edith also looking forward to its bold Robinson Wyle. In 1973, the Water leak prompts debrief to Beverly Hills council and exciting future.” space transformed into the Craft From page 1 ter and made of cast iron, which Treatment Plant, as well as an Craft Contemporary collabo- & Folk Art Museum to reflect was commonly used in the 20th additional $61 million in the La rated with the firm Siegel + Gale, Wyle’s commitment to elevating century to transport water. Around Brea sub-area, located approxi- which also helped rename the global handcraft and folk art. the country, new pipes and mately one to two miles south of Museum of Art and Design in Located at 5814 Wilshire water, was “relatively smooth.” replacement pipes for water trans- the city boundary. New York, to develop its new Blvd., Isken said Craft “Next time it may not be quite portation are now typically made “The city’s water main replace- name and logo. Siegel + Gale Contemporary will remain an that easy,” he said. of ductile iron. ment Capital Improvement interviewed museum stakehold- important component on Crews worked around the clock “The circumstances created by Program is planned to address ers and community members to Museum Row. She added that making emergency repairs after the temporary loss of water in the deficient water mains identified in gain an understanding of the insti- exhibits on emerging artists and the leak was discovered on Dec. Sunset Boulevard leak, from what the 2002 Water Master Plan,” the tution’s current program and more hands-on activities set it 14. Repairs began on Dec. 19 after is currently the city’s only source report said. “Mains are identified scope. The trustees and leader- apart from the neighboring muse- they pinpointed the leak, and the of supply, underscores the impor- and grouped by geographical ship agreed that the museum’s um. pipeline was inspected and disin- tance and significance of the city’s proximity throughout the city. As innovative presentations of con- “We love being here on the fected before going back into ser- investment in re-establishing its the material for a majority of the temporary art are broader than the Miracle Mile with our museum vice. A Metropolitan Water local groundwater supply,” read a water mains in the city are cast terms “craft and folk art” suggest. partners,” Isken said. “It’s a great District spokeswoman said old age report by Gil Borboa, assistant iron pipe, with a nominal service Isken said new signage for Craft place to be.” was considered a likely cause. director of Public Works. life of 100 years, the main replace- contemporary will be installed The pipeline, known as the The city is looking to re-estab- ment schedule is designed to soon. Santa Monica feeder, is nearly 80 lish a local water supply that replace the entirety of the city’s Craft Contemporary’s 2019 years old and stretches 24 miles, would be able to meet approxi- water distribution system over a exhibitions begin at the end of “With our new from Eagle Rock to Santa Monica. mately 30 percent of citywide 100 year period. With about 170 January with “Trinidad/Joy name, we It serves Glendale, Burbank, Los demand. Beverly Hills is investing miles of water mains in the city, Station,” the first major solo Angeles, Beverly Hills and Santa $14 million in rehabilitating exist- approximately 1.7 miles of water museum presentation of art by El continue to Monica. The portion of the pipe ing wells and making modifica- main are planned and budgeted for Salvador-born, Los Angeles- respect the deep under repair is 32 inches in diame- tions to the Foothill Water replacement each year.” based artist Beatriz Cortez. history of the Cortez is also collaborating with Los Angeles artist Rafa craft field while Esparza on Nomad 13, an instal- also looking lation that will appear on the forward to its New chief deputy superintendent of public instruction museum’s first floor. The exhibi- Lupita Cortez Alcalá was sworn Michael W. Kirst, president of the lion California Career Pathways bold and in as chief deputy to California state Board of Education. “There Trust grants and initiated CDE’s tions open concurrently with State Superintendent of Public are few people in public education first California Science “Focus Iran 3: Contemporary exciting future.” Instruction Tony Thurmond at the with her breadth of knowledge. Technology Engineering and Photography and Video,” a bien- state Board of Education meeting. Her experience gives her a strong Mathematics Symposium. nial juried exhibition that offers -Suzanne Isken She is the first Latina to serve in platform from which to lead.” She holds a bachelor’s degree in perspectives of youth culture in Executive director the position. Alcalá is a public school parent, political science from the Iran and the Iranian diaspora. “Lupita is a proven education a native of Tijuana, Mexico, University of California, San “You might not expect to see leader with the experience, dedi- English Learner, and she and her Diego, and a master’s in planning cation and talent to serve effec- siblings are the first in her family administration and social policy tively as chief deputy superinten- to attend college in the U.S. from the Harvard University dent of the California Department Alcalá served for more than 12 School of Education. of Education,” Thurmond said. years at the California Department “She has deep knowledge of edu- of Education, where she was Local organization seeking cation policy and a record filled deputy superintendent in the Answers from page 16 with achievements.” Teaching and Learning Support homeless count volunteers Alcalá has 20 years of experi- Branch. During her tenure, Alcalá Faith and Community by the Los Angeles Homeless ence in education. Most recently, oversaw the creation of the Empowerment will join once Services Authority. Participants in she served as executive director of English Learner Division, again the Greater Los Angeles the homeless count will help local the California Student Aid revamped the migrant education Homeless Count campaign for officials better understand home- Commission, and a prominent program, initiated the Seal of their count in Koreatown on lessness in the region and direct voice in the statewide discussion Biliteracy to recognize students Thursday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. to resources where they’re needed on college cost and financial aid fluent in two or more languages, midnight, starting at Immanuel most. In 2018, the county’s home- reform. She also served as chair of and oversaw the development of Presbyterian Church. less population decreased for the the California Commission on the the English language arts/English The organization is looking for first time in four years. But the Status of Women and Girls. language development framework volunteers. Light refreshments forces driving people into home- “Lupita brings a wealth of expe- and standards, which aim to will be served. lessness persist. Los Angeles still rience on a wide range of issues, improve language development “We need over 8,000 volunteers has the largest unsheltered home- from early childhood education to for English learners. to canvass more than 80 cities and less population in the country. high school career programs, and, In addition, she oversaw the 200 communities across Los For information, visit theycoun- recently, higher education,” said implementation of the $500 mil- Angeles County,” read a statement twillyou.org. 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