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Volume 29 No. 7 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities February 14, 2019 City Council candidates WeHon mayor faces more allegations Duran says he discuss eastside issues will not resign from appear on the ballot gathered at the Gateway, near the intersection of La council, but his status Homelessness, public safety and Brea Avenue and Santa Monica as mayor is uncertain policing West Hollywood’s east side Boulevard, for the event, organized were the focus of last week’s candi- by the Eastside Neighborhood Watch date forum, with elections to fill three Group and moderated by City Council seats less than a month WeHoville.com’s Henry Scott. The Gay Men’s Chorus was gear- away. ing up for a performance at the fin- Eight of the 11 candidates who will See Candidates page 25 ish line of the AIDS/LifeCycle, an annual seven-day bicycle ride from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, in June 2015. Joey Fiberon, who joined the chorus a few months prior, heard laugh- ing behind him as he lined up to sing. He turned around and saw photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood West Hollywood City Councilman John Duran, a longtime chorus West Hollywood Mayor John Duran faces allegations of sexual assault leader, with a few other members. from Gay Men’s Chorus members. Duran then allegedly made a sexually vulgar remark to the then-24- week, and have led to three West Not all the recent revelations year-old Fiberon, who recalled the Hollywood City Council members about sexual harassment accusa- exchange in a phone interview this calling for Duran to step down as tions within the chorus involve week. Duran apologized, but “it was mayor. Duran. Fiberon said his complaints very creepy and not genuine,” said Three years ago, West Hollywood within the organization about Duran Fiberon, who has since left the cho- paid a $500,000 settlement to a for- and another member who allegedly rus. mer city employee over sexual sexually harassed him in a physical His account is one of three sexual harassment claims against the manner were ignored. Asked about harassment allegations involving photo by Edwin Folven Duran. The newly released allega- Fiberon’s account of that 2015 per- Duran and Gay Men’s Chorus tions have renewed concerns about Three seats on the West Hollywood City Council will be decided in the members that emerged publicly last the attention he’s drawing to the city. See Duran page 25 March 5 election. Irmas Pavilion starts new era L.A. City Council approves law requiring for Wilshire Blvd. Temple contractors to disclose ties with NRA which will serve as an event n space and banquet hall, and a L.A. residents Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s place for special programs. The ‘deserve transparency’ domed sanctuary, a landmark on three-story building will have an when it comes to City Wilshire Boulevard since 1928, arched interior on its first and will soon be joined by a new second floors, and a rooftop ter- Hall, NRA eye-catching structure, the race. Plans call for the $85 mil- Audrey Irmas Pavilion. lion building to be completed in Construction is underway on late 2020 or early 2021. the new pavilion at Wilshire The Los Angeles City Council See Temple page 26 Boulevard and Harvard Street approved an ordinance on Feb. 12 requiring new contractors seeking to conduct business with the city to disclose any ties they have with the National Rifle Association. The ordinance was spearheaded by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, who said the new law will photo by Edwin Folven “daylight” the NRA’s influence on pri- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell discussed the city’s ordinance requiring con- vate companies and organizations. O’Farrell’s motion cited a Center for tractors to disclose ties to the NRA at a rally with gun violence prevention Responsive Politics report stating, advocates at City Hall. “The NRA’s spending on political activities from 1998-2017 aggregated shooting at Marjory Stoneman transparency related to any ties the to over $200 million.” The law was Douglas High School in NRA may have to the city of Los approved two days before the 1-year Parkland, Florida, one year ago, we Angeles.” anniversary of a mass shooting at must continue to keep in mind that the O’Farrell joined anti-gun violence photo courtesy of Wilshire Boulevard Temple Marjory Stoneman Douglas High NRA spends millions of dollars at advocates at a rally outside City Hall The Audrey Irmas Pavilion will transform the landscape at the Wilshire School in Parkland, Florida, in which every level of government to block on Tuesday, prior to the council Boulevard Temple’s campus in Koreatown. This rendering shows how 17 people died. any type of gun safety legislation,” it will be juxtaposed next to the temple’s historic sanctuary. “As we remember the horrible O’Farrell said. “Our residents deserve See NRA page 26 2 February 14, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

songs of the open range. Event is free Senior dance with $14 adult admission. 4700 WeHo RSO Seniors ages 55 and older are invited to Western Heritage Way. (323)667-2000, dance the afternoon away at West the autry.org. workshop Hollywood’s 23rd annual Valentine’s West Hollywood is holding an install- Day Dessert and Tea Dance on ment of its Rent Stabilization Thursday, Feb. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ordinance Building Blocks series on Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. Admission Malcolm Le Grice Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the is $2 per person with a two ticket max- Los Angeles Filmforum presents Plummer Park Community Center, imum. Priority will be given to West “Malcolm Le Grice, Here and Now,” Room 5. The Landlord Basics Hollywood residents. 7377 Santa on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Workshop will focus on unit re-regis- Monica Blvd. (323)848-6820, or email Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The trations, limits on rent increases, securi- [email protected]. ephemerality of existence has played an ty deposits, annual registration fees and ongoing role in Le Grice’s body of pass through, property management, work and he has used ever-changing minimum maintenance standards, technologies and strategies to explore housing services, the hearing process, Indie film films fans won’t want to miss subjectivity, the mediation of experi- rent reductions and rent overcharges, screenings of “The Maestro” and ence and the complex fragility of repairs, code compliance, temporary “Donnybrook” running from Friday, recording. The program at Los Angeles relocation, and Airbnb and short-term Feb. 15, through Thursday, Feb. 21, at Filmforum will span Le Grice’s career, rentals. Admission is free. 7377 Santa Arena Cinelounge. “The Maestro” fol- from his first film “China Tea” (1965) Monica Blvd. (323)848-6472, or email lows the life of film composer Jerry to the world premiere new edit of his [email protected]. Herst, who moves to Hollywood after piece “FINITI” (2010). Admission is $10. 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323)377- World War II to study with master photo © 2019 Craig Schwartz Photography teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. 7238, legrice.bpt.me. “Donnybrook” is a drama in which two Cora Vander Broek and Ian Barford star in the Steppenwolf Theatre men prepare to compete in a legendary Company production of Tracy Letts’ “Linda Vista” continuing through bare-knuckle fight with the winner get- Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Mark Taper Forum. Directed by Dexter Bullard, Petersen Museum ting $100,000. Admission is $16. the production tells the story of Wheeler, a 50-year-old man who is float- Showtimes vary; see schedule. 6464 ing in life. His marriage is over, his job is mundane and the best years of Sunset Blvd. (323)924-1644, are- cruise-inThe Petersen Automotive Museum his life appear to be behind him. A move from the cot in his ex-wife’s nacinelounge.com. invites auto enthu- garage to his own apartment opens up new possibilities for love, sex and siasts to the maybe a taste of redemption. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and “Rosso-25 Years Saturday; 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $30. (213)628-277, cen- of FCASW The Groundlings tertheatregroup.org. Cruise-In” on open house Sunday, Feb. 17, Learn about The Groundlings improvi- Monologues” on Saturday, Feb. 16, and their best to overcome fears of jail and from 8 to 11 a.m. sation and sketch comedy theater group Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. in the West deportation so that their children can The museum cele- at an open house on Saturday, Feb. 16, Hollywood Council Chambers. More have a better life. Playwright Boni B. brates 25 years of from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The than two decades ago, Eve Ensler’s Alvarez examines the promise of U.S. FCASW with the sixth annual Ferrari Groundlings School. The open house play gave birth to V-Day, a global citizenship asking, “How far would you cruise-in. Cars will be displayed on the offers potential new students learn activist movement to end violence go to give your child a better future?” third floor of the museum’s parking about school and enjoy fun, food and against women and girls. “The Vagina Showtimes are 8:30 p.m., Friday and structure. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. the community. Attendees are invited to Monologues” is performed during Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start (323)964-6331, petersen.org. take up to three $10 improv classes February to raise awareness and funds at $15. 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join “recess” to end violence against women. (866)811-4111, skylighttix.org. festivities in the school parking lot. Admission is $15; proceeds benefit Improv classes will begin at 10 and 11 Hollywood NOW and Planned Sundays Live a.m., and noon, on topics such as find- Parenthood Los Angeles. 625 N. San Western music at LACMA ing and deepening characters, special Vicente Blvd. (323)596-7389, vagina- Music fans are invited to the Autry Classical music fans won’t want to miss effects, writing a sketch, queer-prov monologues.eventbrite.com. Museum of the American West’s a performance by the Los Angeles and more. 7280 Melrose Ave. “Western Music Association Virtuosi Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 17, (323)934-4747, groundlings.com. Showcase” on from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 17, County Museum of Art. Director Carlo ‘AmericaSkylight Theatre Company Adjacent’ presents the from noon to 3 Ponti will lead the orchestra in a perfor- world premiere of “America Adjacent” p.m. Musicians mance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. ‘The Vagina running from Saturday, Feb. 16, and cowboy poets 1 in B-flat major, K. 207 (Roberto Cani, through Sunday, March 24. In pursuit will perform sto- soloist), and Bartók’s Divertimento for Monologues’In commemoration of the 21st of the American Dream, six pregnant ries and songs of Strings. The concert is part of Anniversary of V-Day, the West Filipina women risk everything. the romantic Old LACMA’s Sundays Live series. 5905 Hollywood is sponsoring a Hollywood Confined to a one-bedroom, one-bath- West, contempo- Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6010, NOW production of “The Vagina room unit in East Hollywood, they do rary music of the American West and lacma.org.

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All 6-8 grade students will move to Beverly Vista, which might undergo a name change, pending the input of a Brand Identity L.A. controller calls on city to Transition Advisory Committee comprising parents from each untangle web of special funds school. L.A. Controller Ron Galperin bicycle plan saw just 3.3 per- A steering committee of school released a report calling on the cent of its $1.7 million balance board members Rachelle Marcus, city to reform the way it han- spent that year; and there were Mel Spitz and Superintendent dles more than 700 special zero expenditures from one Michael Bregy are also helping to funds that hold $4 billion. $1.7 million fund to improve guide the transition. Special funds are used for public safety. The long-term future of the K-5, particular projects or purposes, “We need to untangle the 6-8 configuration will be evaluated like creating parks, building web of special funds to deter- when El Rodeo is close to reopen- bridges and constructing mine how billions in taxpayer ing. It could become a third K-5 affordable housing. The bal- dollars can be better used to school, or part of another configu- ances of these funds make up achieve the city’s priorities, ration the board wants to consider. roughly half of the city’s trea- like building more parks and Declining enrollment and sury, yet nearly 600 special investing in affordable hous- photo by Luke Harold statewide changes to funding for funds are not included in the ing,” Controller Galperin said. public schools have contributed to yearly budget. “This is an opportunity to be the cuts in programming in recent Galperin points out that the more transparent with our years. District administration also city currently lacks standard finances and allocate unspent cites declining enrollment and a rules on how to create or use money to meet neighborhood Beverly Vista could see name resulting overstaffing of teachers special funds, resulting in tens needs. The city has taken steps as one of the main factors limiting of millions of dollars sitting in this direction based on rec- change as part of reconfiguration academic offerings, particularly in unused that could pay for vital ommendations I’ve made in In preparation for next year’s As part of the move away from the middle school grade levels. The city services. For example, in recent years, but we need a reconfiguration, Beverly Hills stu- the district’s longtime four K-8 new configuration is designed to fiscal year 2018, the city spent more comprehensive approach dents are making 360-degree video school model, K-5 students in El address those issues. just 1.4 percent (or $254,000) to address the magnitude of the tours for their peers who are Rodeo School will be moving to “All conversations begin and of an $18.2 million special issue.” changing schools, as the school Hawthorne School, Beverly Vista end with what’s best for kids,” fund dedicated to improving Read the special funds report board, advisory committees and K-5 students will move to Horace Kevin Allen, who will be the new parks and recreation centers. and check out the webpage at district administration prepare to Mann School and El Rodeo will middle school’s principal, said in a Another fund for the city’s lacontroller.org/specialfunds. open two K-5 schools and a middle close for two years of construction. statement. school.

Mira Loma Women’s Jail Plan rejected by county supervisors The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a motion, read in by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, can- celing county plans for a proposed women’s jail at Mira Loma. In January, when the motion to move Mira Loma forward came to the board, it was postponed for deeper consideration. At the time the Board postponed the vote, Supervisor Kuehl said that the Mira Loma location posed “insurmountable obstacles to our goal of creating a women’s jail that is the centerpiece of a gender- responsive corrections system.” The proposed facility, located in the Antelope Valley, would have required visiting families to travel three hours one-way on public transportation. Most of the women in L.A. County custody are mothers and the value of visitation and maintaining family ties for incarcerated women as well as their children is widely recognized. The action is a final rejection of Mira Loma. In a related action, the Board of Supervisors also voted to hire expert consultants on gender-responsive programming for Century Regional Detention Facility, the current women's jail; and to help design, develop and program a new women’s jail to replace the now-canceled Mira Loma facility. Historically, jails were designed to house men who were the only population assumed to be filling them. Today, however, women are becoming the fastest growing population in American jails, their numbers increasing more than 14-fold between 1970 and 2014. Additionally, women’s life experiences and needs are significantly different than men, and L.A. County hopes to design a more gender-responsive justice system for the approximately 2,000 women currently in its custody. 4 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Police seek tips about man Suspects who robbed Koreatown shops sought

Olympic Division detectives are allegedly posing as officer seeking the public’s help in identi- fying two armed robbery suspects, one male and the other female, West Hollywood Sheriff’s whose images were caught on secu- Station deputies arrested a 36- rity camera video during separate year-old man on Feb. 8 for hold-ups. impersonating a peace officer On Jan. 5 at approximately 1:23 and are asking anyone who may p.m., the suspects entered a have been victimized by the sus- Catholic church supply store in the pect to notify investigators. 3600 block of West Olympic Deputies on routine patrol Boulevard. They browsed mer- found the suspect, Daniel Sohn, chandise for a short time before the sleeping in a vehicle parked in male suspect pointed a handgun at the 1200 block of North La Brea a clerk and forced her into a rear Avenue at approximately 12:10 office. The female suspect also a.m. Sohn was parked in a lot photo courtesy of the LASD forced a customer into the office. where overnight parking is pro- A booking photo of Daniel Sohn, The male suspect watched over hibited, and deputies saw he was photo courtesy of the LAPD the victims in the office while the wearing a T-shirt with an LAPD who allegedly impersonated a Two suspects (bottom, left) who robbed businesses in Koreatown in other removed jewelry. Both sus- logo on the front and patches on police officer, was released in an January were captured on security camera video. pects fled on foot. No injuries were the sleeves. effort to determine whether he is reported. Authorities recognized Sohn responsible for other crimes. On Jan. 17 at approximately from a recent video posted on hours. Customers must be let in by years old, approximately 5 feet 3 to 12:20 p.m., the same female sus- the clerks or have appointments to 5 inches tall with a medium build. social media which shows Sohn an officer to gain respect. Police pect entered a shoe store in the enter. In both robberies, clerks On Jan. 5, she was wearing a black claiming to be a police officer believe he may have been 4200 block of Third Street and pre- allowed the suspects to enter the baseball cap and glasses with a grey and taunting a group of protest- involved in other potentially tended to browse merchandise. stores. sweatshirt and pants. On Jan. 17, ers at a Black Lives Matter criminal incidents. Shortly afterwards, the male sus- Both suspects are Hispanic. The she was wearing a red hooded demonstration in January. Sohn was booked at the West pect entered and pointed a small male suspect is 30-40 years old, sweatshirt, hooded jacket and Based on the video and infor- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and black handgun at a clerk. The sus- approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall glasses. mation the suspect provided to released on Feb. 9 on $2,500 pects forced the clerk into a storage with a medium build. On Jan. 5, he The security camera video can be deputies, he was arrested for bail. area and stole property before flee- was wearing a baseball cap, scarf viewed by visiting lapdonline.org. impersonating a police officer. Anyone with information is ing. and glasses. On Jan. 17, he was Anyone with information is urged Deputies also verified with the encouraged to call West Both stores are Korean- wearing a knit hat and a Gap hood- to call Det. Brian Calicchia at LAPD that Sohn is not a depart- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station American-run businesses and are ed sweatshirt. (213)382-9466. During weekends ment employee and the shirt he detectives at (310)855-8850. locked during normal business The female suspect is 30-45 and off-hours, call (877)LAPD247. was wearing was not official Anonymous tips can be made to LAPD apparel. Crime Stoppers by calling Sohn allegedly admitted to (800)222-TIPS or visiting investigators that he dresses as lacrimestoppers.org.

OnlineThe Los Angeles romance County District scamsdevelops and perpetrators pull ongain vic-thewarns heart that if somethingstrings seems to Attorney’s Office is warning people tims’ trust, they request money to good to be true, it probably is. People to beware of online romance scams pay for a supposed unexpected bill, should never give out Social Defendant receives two life in which perpetrators attempt to steal emergency surgery or unforeseen Security numbers or financial infor- money from unsuspecting victims. trip. mation, or send money to anyone In online romance scams, thieves Victims often send cash, only to they meet online. create a fake online dating profile to never hear from the perpetrator For information, visit da.lacoun- terms for 2017 murders later the same day. lure victims. Once a relationship again. The district attorney’s office ty.gov. The crime spree continued on A 27-year-old man was sen- Jan. 18, 2017, when Moody shot tenced to two consecutive life and killed Ovik Oganesyan during terms in prison without the possi- a robbery at a medical marijuana bility of parole on Feb. 8 for the dispensary in the 12400 block of January 2017 murders of a gas sta- Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista. tion clerk in the Los Feliz District Det. Sid Rodriguez, of the Los and an employee at a medical mar- Angeles Police Department’s ijuana dispensary in Mar Vista. Northeast Division, said forensic Kayshon Moody has been in evidence and security camera custody since Jan. 20, 2017, after footage led them to Moody and an detectives arrested him outside his accomplice, James Eastland, who residence in West Los Angeles. was only implicated in the Authorities used DNA evidence to Glendale and Mar Vista crimes. link Moody to the murders, as well Eastman became a witness for the as two separate robberies in West prosecution after he arranged a plea Los Angeles and Glendale. agreement with prosecutors that Moody’s crime spree started dur- resulted in a 40-year to life sen- ing the early morning hours of Jan. tence. Moody fired the shots in 17, 2017, when he robbed a fast both murders. food restaurant in West Los Rodriguez said one of the sus- Angeles. He fled, and at approxi- pects dropped a baseball cap at the mately 3:35 a.m. entered a robbery in Glendale. Testing found Chevron gas station at the corner of DNA belonging to both Moody Los Feliz Boulevard and Vermont and Eastland on the cap. Avenue and shot a clerk, The crimes occurred in neigh- Mohammed Rahman, during a sec- borhoods where Moody either cur- ond robbery. Moody then robbed a rently or formerly lived. The small grocery store in Glendale motives in each crime was robbery.

photo by Edwin Folven One of the murders occurred at a gas station on Los Feliz Boulevard and Vermont Avenue. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 February 14, 2019

instead, they will be connected in lishing relationships with local non- meaningful ways in our communities profits dedicated to helping expand and will help us make Los Angeles programs that improve the health of Los Angeles County poised to provide additional the county we know it can be.” youth and their families. Probation The California Community dedicated $14 million to community- community-based services for youth diversion Foundation believes that the collabo- based diversion programs in 2018. The Los Angeles County Board of youth from entering the juvenile jus- power in helping to effectively allo- ration will ultimately make a positive For more information on the pub- Supervisors approved a historic pub- tice system, while also cutting the cate these critical resources,” said difference in the lives of countless lic/private partnership and California lic-private partnership between the recidivism rates of those who have. Liberty Hill President and CEO people. Community Foundation’s participa- Los Angeles County Probation With this new partnership, Los Shane Murphy Goldsmith. “This will In the last few years the Los tion, contact Roshin Mathew, director Department and two of the area’s Angeles County will continue to be prevent losing more vulnerable Angeles County Probation of communications, at (213)413- leading grant-makers—the Liberty the nation’s leader for demonstrating young people to incarceration; Department has been actively estab- 4130. Hill Foundation and the California how an effective community-based Community Foundation. model focused on prevention and This landmark collaboration will treatment not only decreases the dramatically increase services and number of youth incarcerated, but 73rd ANNIVERSARY opportunities delivered by local com- also improves chances for more munity-based organizations to youth youth to earn their high school diplo- currently in the probation system and mas, become gainfully employed, to at-risk youth to divert them from and decrease the likelihood of being WINTER SALE entering the county system altogeth- incarcerated as an adult. The services er. made available via this collaboration The Probation Department will will be provided within the youths’ allocate $3.2 million from the own communities thus making it eas- Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention ier for the families to access. Act funds to the respective founda- With a shared goal to provide 5 WEEK tions who will in turn set up a grant youth rehabilitative programs cen- process for grass-roots and emerging tered on healing, learning and oppor- community-based organizations. tunity, grantees will receive funding SALE EVENT This will allow for faster distribution for their critical work advancing edu- of the funds and an opportunity for cation, mental health, cultural and smaller organizations to access these workforce programs. The grantees Now until funds that may not normally have had will also benefit from Liberty Hill’s the infrastructure to compete for proven track record of coalition- county contracts. building, training and support to build Saturday, March 2 The grants distributed through this organizational capacity for growth partnership will expand opportunities and success. Grantees will develop and resources for programs that keep capacity-building plans, and have vulnerable youth out of the justice access to individualized coaching and UP TO system and help those in the system cohort-based trainings helping them transition back into the community. to be more competitive for future These programs provide critical funding. socio-emotional support that is “Community-based organizations proven to successfully prevent many have already demonstrated their 70% OFF

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L.A. City Council approves Holocaust Memorial Museum to hold annual dinner The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “2019 Los ban on sale of fur products Angeles Dinner: What You Do The Los Angeles City Council tives will continue to improve. Matters” on Wednesday, March 6 approved an ordinance on Feb. 12 Considering alternatives, will honor Sylvie and Mark to ban the sale and manufacture of Blumenfield said the demand for Deutsch, and Linda and Tony new fur products. fur products does not justify the Rubin with its National Councilman Bob Blumenfield, unnecessary killing and the cruel Leadership Award for their con- 3rd District, authored the motion, treatment of fur-bearing animals. tributions to preserving the histo- which was co-presented by Most recently, fashion companies ry of the Holocaust. Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th such as Michael Kors, Jimmy The museum will also honor District, and seconded by Choo, Versace, Gucci, Burberry, all Holocaust survivors with a Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th Diane von Furstenberg and Chanel special presentation of the Elie District. The legislation makes Los have committed to remove fur Wiesel Award. The dinner will be Angeles the largest city in the from product lines. Cities such as held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, United States to ban new fur prod- West Hollywood, Berkeley and and more than 1,000 guests are ucts. San Francisco previously adopted expected. “This arcane and inhumane prac- similar bans on the sale of fur prod- Dinner co-chairs are Nancy tice must end and we said loud and ucts. Mishkin, Janet and Lenny clear, fur will not have a future in Some opponents of the fur ban Rosenblatt, and Carol and Jac Los Angeles,” Blumenfield said. “I claimed the ordinance is based on Stulberg. The event will support am proud that our city made a giant false data. the museum’s $1 billion compre- step in ending the unnecessary “The Los Angeles City Council hensive campaign “Never Again: killing of animals, but we must failed to exercise proper due dili- What You Do Matters.” continue towards finally eliminat- gence here with little response or “We are humbled by the muse- photo courtesy of the U.S. Holocaust Museum ing this vile market.” consideration given to efforts by um’s presentation of its National Los Angeles Dinner-Mayor Eric Garcetti With Vera and Paul Guerin, The ordinance will take effect on the fur industry to educate council Leadership Award for our contribu- USHMM National Leadership Award Recipients. Jan. 1, 2021. It prohibits the sale of members with a detailed rebuttal to tions to preserve Holocaust histo- products and apparel made of fur claims made in [a Humane Society ry. And with the presentation of advance the values and mission sentation of the Elie Wiesel including coats, handbags, shoes, of the United States] document, the Elie Wiesel Award to all sur- of the museum. Award.” hats, earmuffs and jewelry. facts about fur production, the fur vivors, it will be an awe-inspir- “Sylvie and Mark Deutsch, “What You Do Matters” is “The fur trade is senseless and industry and the sustainability of ing evening,” Sylvie and Mark and Linda and Tony Rubin are open to the public, but advance brutal to animals,” Koretz said. fur, the environmental threats Deutsch said. “We are also priv- the epitome of generosity with registration is required. Multi- “This ordinance to stop the manu- posed by fake fur alternatives and ileged to join Linda and Tony their time to the Museum and level sponsorship opportunities facturing and retail sales of animal alternatives to the ban that would Rubin, as they are recognized for commitment to Holocaust histo- are available. Individual tickets parts is long overdue. These beau- have a stronger, more meaningful their incredibly important work ry. We are pleased to be able to are $500. Groups and individu- tiful animals deserve better than the impact on animal welfare global- on a wide range of Holocaust honor them with the Museum’s als interested must register by cruel treatment they receive at the ly,” said Nancy Daigneault, vice activities and programs.” National Leadership Award,” Feb. 22 at hands of fur ranchers, especially if president of the International Fur The museum’s National said Marla Abraham, the muse- ushmm.org/events/2019-la-din- it is to create trivial fur fashion Federation. “Instead, council creat- Leadership Awards are presented um’s director of the western ner. items. The world looks to Los ed public policy driven by personal to outstanding individuals, a regional office. “It will also be For information, contact the Angeles for fashion trends and this agendas and political expediency foundation or corporation in an especially poignant moment museum’s western regional will be one we can be proud of.” rather than facts and truth. This recognition of their contribution in the evening with the special office at (310)556-3222 or west- More than 50 million animals should be of great concern to the to the community in ways that tribute to the survivors and pre- [email protected]. including foxes, chinchillas, minks, citizens of Los Angeles.” raccoons, dogs and rabbits are Councilman Greig Smith, 12th killed for their fur every year, District, cast a lone dissenting vote according to the councilmen. on the ordinance, citing its poten- Animals cultivated solely for their tially detrimental effect on busi- fur often spend their lives in nesses and the local economy. cramped cages and are subject to Because there was a single dissent- deplorable living conditions. ing vote, an additional procedural As cities and countries pass vote is needed before the ordinance restrictive legislation, more compa- is sent to Mayor Eric Garcetti to be nies will stop using fur and alterna- signed into law.

Patrick Lyden receives eminent American Stroke Association Award Patrick D. Lyden, a world- quantifying stroke severity, and he renowned stroke expert who played a shared a prestigious CINE award with key role in the pivotal clinical trial the National Institute of Neurological leading to approval of the first proven Disorders and Stroke for producing stroke therapy, will receive the and directing NIHSS training and cer- American Stroke Association’s presti- tification videos. Translated into 20 gious William M. Feinberg Award for languages, the programs have been Excellence in Clinical Stroke. viewed by 2 million doctors, nurses The honor, which recognizes signif- and emergency medical technicians icant contributions to the investigation around the world. and management of clinical research Midori A. Yenari, MD, a vascular in stroke, will be awarded Feb. 6 at the neurologist and professor of International Stroke Conference in Neurology at the University of Honolulu. Lyden, the Carmen and California, San Francisco, nominated Louis Warschaw Chair in Neurology Lyden for the award, saying she first at Cedars-Sinai, will present a lecture met him when she was a beginning there on thrombolytic therapy for stroke fellow, and he profoundly influ- ischemic stroke. enced her career. In the late 1980s, Lyden, then at the In 2009, Lyden joined Cedars-Sinai University of California, San Diego, to become the medical center’s first studied tPA, tissue plasminogen acti- chair of the Department of Neurology, vator, in preclinical studies, and he was elevating the Stroke Program to a one of the top patient enrollers for the national leadership level. Three years trial that led the Food and Drug later, Cedars-Sinai became one of the Administration to approve the “clot- first five medical centers in the nation busting” drug in 1996. When adminis- and the first in Los Angeles to be cer- tered soon after stroke onset, tPA tified as a Comprehensive Stroke sometimes can clear a blocked artery, Center by The Joint Commission and restore blood flow to the brain and the American Heart reverse the stroke’s effects. More than Association/American Stroke 20 years later, studies continue to show Association. More than 1,000 acute tPA’s long-lasting, life-saving benefits. stroke patients are seen at Cedars-Sinai Lyden also was instrumental in each year, and the Stroke Program refining the National Institutes of consistently earns highest perfor- Health Stroke Scale, a measure for mance awards from the AHA/ASA. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 February 14, 2019

Oscars production team welcomes new faces Producers Donna Gigliotti and other credits include 12 Super Bowl Glenn Weiss announced 11 key halftime shows, “The Kennedy members of the production team for Center Honors” and the “Primetime the 91st Oscars, which will air live on Emmy Awards.” Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC. Production designer David Korins It was previously announced that joins the Oscars telecast for the first Weiss would return as director for time. His television credits include his fourth consecutive year, while “Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A sharing producing duties with Grammy Salute” and “Grease: Gigliotti for the first time. Live!,” for which he won an Emmy “We are pleased to welcome five Award. Korins’s prolific work for new faces to the Oscars production the Broadway stage includes team,” Gigliotti and Weiss said. “Hamilton,” “Dear Evan Hansen” “These highly accomplished profes- and “War Paint.” He is currently the sionals join six returning show vet- scenic designer for the upcoming erans, including lighting director Broadway musical “Beetlejuice” Robert Dickinson, who this year and is serving as the creative director commemorates his 30th Oscars cer- for “Hamilton: The Exhibition,” set graphic courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills emony.” to open in Chicago later this year. Rob Paine has been associated Lighting designer Robert with the Oscars telecast for more Dickinson returns for his 30th than 20 years and returns as the Oscars show. He has won 18 supervising producer. Paine has Primetime Emmy Awards, including Partial Crescent Drive closure now in effect more than 200 television events to three for Oscars Vanity Fair will host its annual Crescent Drive between North and heed all directional signage. his name and has earned six telecasts. Additionally, Dickinson post-Academy Awards Party Santa Monica and South Santa For information, contact the city Primetime Emmy Award nomina- has been honored with two Daytime along the 400 block of North Monica boulevards will be closed of Beverly Hills Film and Special tions, a Daytime Emmy Award nom- Emmy Awards. Crescent Drive on Sunday, Feb. through Thursday, Feb. 28. Events Office at (310)285-2408. ination and a Peabody Award. His For information, visit oscars.org. 24. All merchants on Crescent As crews begin work to assem- Drive are open and accessible dur- ble the stage and venue directly on ing the partial closure. Motorists the west side of City Hall, are urged to use alternates routes

photo by Luke Harold Hollywood street closures announcedTo ensure public safety, supportfor OscarService at the stationweek will resume security strategies and facilitate the with the first scheduled train after 6 production of this year’s Oscars, the a.m. Now through Oscar Sunday,Feb. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and 24, additional streets and sidewalks Sciences and the city of Los Angeles will be closed for varying periods. have finalized street closure plans Details of the closures and maps of around the Dolby Theatre at affected areas are available from the Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Hollywood. the 6th and the 13th District City To accommodate the construction Council field offices, and on the of press risers, fan bleachers and pre- Academy’s website at oscars.org/clo- show stages along the Oscars red car- sures. pet, Hollywood Boulevard will be The 91st Oscars will be held on closed between Highland Avenue and Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Dolby Theatre Orange Drive beginning at 10 a.m. on at Hollywood and Highland Center in Sunday, Feb. 17, and remain closed Hollywood and will be televised live until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27. on ABC. The Oscars also will be tele- Subway trains will bypass the vised live in more than 225 countries Hollywood and Highland station after and territories worldwide. the last regularly scheduled train on For information, visit Saturday, Feb. 23, until Monday, Feb. oscars.org/press/latest-academy-news. 25.

Beverly Hills seeking feedback onThe BeverlyLa Cienega Hills Recreation and Parkwill make a presentation and pro- Parks Commission will hold a spe- vide recommendations based on the cial meeting on Wednesday, Feb. public input the city has received 20, from 9-11 a.m. at City Hall in over the last eight months. Planning Room 280A to discuss La Cienega for the future of the park and its fea- Park and Recreation Complex tures will be discussed. The meet- Capital Improvement Project. ing is open to the public for com- Architects Johnson & Favaro ment. 8 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills completes annual homeless count CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD On Wednesday, Jan. 23, a group of over 60 local volunteers, city PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE staff, Beverly Hills police officers, the Beverly Hills Homeless NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood His- Outreach Team and Beverly Hills toric Preservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing ambassadors participated in the to consider the following item: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. LOCATIONS: 8743 SUNSET BOULEVARD, The annual homeless count is West Hollywood, California part of a three-night countywide effort to understand and address REQUEST: Review of an application for a the complexities of homelessness. cultural resource designation. Count participants gathered in City Hall and were trained on Cultural Resource Designa- count procedures, learned about PERMIT(S): homeless services in Beverly Hills tion, and any other required and were deployed out to several permits. census tracts covering the entire photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills city. This year, a total of 16 home- APPLICANT(S): Andrew Goodrich; less individuals, one RV and one 2018 count. viduals who suffer from mental Architectural Resources Group car were counted by volunteers. “We attribute this to innovative health, physical health and/or sub- This was a very similar number collaborations and partnerships,” stance abuse.” compared to last year’s count of 15 said James Latta, Human Services In addition to the annual count, TIME/PLACE Monday, February 25, 2019 individuals, one van and one administrator. “The city’s Human Human Services, CLASP, the OF HEARING: at 7:00 p.m. makeshift shelter. Services Division works with the Police Department, park rangers Plummer Park Community While homeless count numbers Chronic Homeless Assistance and the ambassadors provide regu- Center, Rooms 5 and 6 have continued to rise throughout Team, comprised of the city’s lar reports on homeless individuals 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard L.A. County each year, Beverly police and fire departments and the in the city’s parks, parking struc- West Hollywood, CA 90046 Hills homeless count numbers city prosecutor, to coordinate ser- tures, resident areas and business have continued to decrease; this vices and concentrate resources on district to keep a pulse on home- SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) year remaining steady with the the most severely ill homeless indi- lessness throughout the year. ZONES:

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California En- L.A. County releases workforce development plans vironmental Quality Act Los Angeles County Workforce homelessness, justice involved- period of 30 days starting Feb. 8, (CEQA), pursuant to Section Development, Aging and individuals and others with until March 10. The drafts, along Community Services and the Los employment barriers. with their respective comment §15331 (Historic Resource Angeles County Workforce At the same time, businesses in forms, can be accessed online at Restoration/Rehabilitation) Development Board released drafts the region cannot always find the workforce.lacounty.gov/draft- of two critical workforce develop- skilled talent they need locally to mods. ment plans that will guide the coun- fill their vacancies and grow their The first plan is the 2019 The staff report will be available on Thursday, February ty in building the workforce that operations. These plans outline Biennial Modification to the Los 21, 2019 at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica B oulevard, the drives the regional economy. strategies and partnerships to sup- Angeles County WDB Workforce W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line Despite record low-levels of port regional economic growth by Innovation and Opportunity Act unemployment, some residents are increasing and coordinating busi- Local Area Plan for Program Years at www.weho.org still not reaping the full benefits of ness engagement and better assess- 2017-21 and the second plan is the the strong economy. These plans ing the skills needed and creden- Los Angeles Basin Regional IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- outline innovative partnerships and tials valued by employers. Planning Unit WIOA Regional ited to raising only those issues you or someone else strategies to help county residents These plans are the result of Plan Modification for Program raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in secure jobs, especially ones that extensive feedback shared by over Years 2017-21. The State the written correspondence delivered to the West Holly- pay family sustaining wages and 500 community members at 15 Employment Development wood Historic Preservation Commission, via the Planning offer career paths. The plans prior- public meetings. The goal is for Department requires (via EDD itize services for individuals with these plans to reflect the diversity Directive WSD18-01) the county to & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the disabilities, CalFresh participants, of opinion and perspectives found assess progress at the 2-year mark Public Hearing. non-custodial parents, English lan- throughout the Los Angeles region. in implementing these 4-year plans. guage learners, immigrants, The drafts will be available for For information, email to To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of refugees, individuals experiencing public review and comment for a [email protected]. 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request Prostate Cancer Foundation kicks off TRUE Love contest in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 The Prostate Cancer She understands the significant four million American men are liv- at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line Foundation kicksoff its contribution and value that care- ing with prostate cancer. One new for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. second annual TRUE Love contest givers provide making them an case occurs every three minutes and that honors family and caregivers essential part of a support system. a man dies from prostate cancer Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- for their tireless work in caring for “Being a part of the Prostate every 17 minutes. portation) may be provided upon written request to the Of- their loved ones living with prostate Cancer Foundation’s TRUE Love fice of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. cancer. contest for the second year is a For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO- TRUE is a tribute to the unsung great honor,” Bell said. “There is heroes, whether they are spouses, something particularly beautiful “There is METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net partners, nurses, doctors, siblings, about the love shared between something children or friends. The foundation patient and caregiver. That is why particularly ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said will accept TRUE Love stories we want to recognize the admirable Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. from all perspectives that reflect dedication that caregivers provide beautiful about love, honor and care for prostate to those battling prostate cancer – the love shared For further information contact Roger Rath, Assistant cancer patients throughout the during this Valentine’s season – to between patient Planner in the Planning and Development Services De- month of February. The most inspi- show our gratitude for their selfless rational story will be announced by work.” and caregiver. partment at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: the foundation on Feb. 28 via social To submit, visit pcf.org/true and That is why we [email protected] media, and the winner will receive upload a written story and photo want to recognize a special care package from award- describing a unique caregiving situ- Yvonne Quarker the admirable winning actress Kristen Bell. ation. Select stories will be featured City Clerk Bell, known for her work in “The on the foundation’s website. dedication that Good Place,” “Veronica Mars” and In the United States, one in nine caregivers provide “Frozen” will lend her voice and men will be diagnosed with platform to help create awareness prostate cancer. For African- to those battling about the TRUE Love contest. She American men, one in six men will prostate cancer.” will also be curating a special gift develop the disease. African- Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- for the winners with the most mov- American men are 76 percent more -Kristen Bell екта. Для дополнительной информации ing and heart-felt stories. Her moth- likely to develop prostate cancer “The Good Place,” на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. er is a nurse and her father-in-law than a white man, and more than “Veronica Mars” actress lost his battle with the disease in twice as likely to die from the dis- 2018, so this is a personal cause. ease. It is estimated that more than Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 February 14, 2019

MetroMetro is planning to twooffer upcoming updatesBoulevard and Laon Brea subway Avenue, Intermittent progress lane reductions on meetings on the Purple Line and from a staging area in the mid- Wilshire Boulevard and side streets Extension subway construction dle of Wilshire Boulevard east of around the station construction project. Sycamore Avenue. Through near Ogden Drive may be neces- Updates on the Wilshire/Rodeo Saturday, Feb. 16, eastbound sary. and Century City/Constellation Wilshire Boulevard will be inter- Excavation, hauling, instrumen- subway stations will be presented mittently reduced to one lane tation and street restoration also on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6:30 to between Sycamore and Mansfield continues from the construction 8 p.m. at the Century Park Plaza, avenues and left turns from staging yards at Wilshire/La 2029-2049 Century Park East, Sycamore Avenue will be restricted Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. North Concourse Level D, Conference to support deliveries to a work zone Gale Drive will be intermittently Room A. Additionally, updates on in the center of Wilshire closed at Wilshire Boulevard. the Wilshire/Rodeo and Boulevard. For questions and concerns, call Wilshire/La Cienega subway sta- Near Wilshire Boulevard and the 24-hour project hotline at tions will be provided on Fairfax Avenue, instrumentation, (213)922-6934, email the project photo courtesy of Metro Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 to environmental testing and street team at [email protected] Crews remove dirt during excavation through a special shaft in the Gale 8 p.m. in the second floor municipal maintenance is ongoing. or visit metro.net. Drive staging yard in Beverly Hills. gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive. Metro is continuing advance util- ity relocation work around the future Century City/Constellation subway through 2020. Near the Wilshire/Rodeo station, construction continues at a staging yard at 9383-9393 and 9395-9399 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills. The work includes the demolition of existing buildings and the installation of a sound wall around the property. An adjacent sidewalk will be closed from Feb. 18 through March, and temporary lane closures will be necessary on Wilshire Boulevard. At the east end of the project at Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, excavation, concrete work and street maintenance is occurring. Northbound Manhattan Place will be closed intermittently just north of Wilshire Boulevard. Intermittent single lane closures will also be necessary on Wilshire Boulevard between Western Avenue and Manhattan Place. Work hours are generally from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tunneling preparation and support is also ongoing near Wilshire

IsraAID to hold disaster relief training The IsraAID Humanitarian Professionals Network is training dozens of residents in disaster relief after launching in January. Professionals from the health care, mental health and engineering fields are attending monthly ses- sions with the organizations to learn more about humanitarian aid and disaster relief at home and abroad. Participants are being sought for the next session titled “The Day After the Disaster: The Next Steps of Humanitarian Aid” on Thursday, Feb. 21, at a private home in the Wilshire area. The address and other details will be provided upon RSVP. Founded in 2001, IsraAID is an Israel-based international non- governmental organization that has worked in emergency and long- term development settings in 47 countries. Last month, IsraAID launched the Humanitarian Professionals Network, an initiative to address the needs of populations affected by disasters worldwide. The February event will feature a presentation by Tim Burke, a Ph.D. student in urban and regional planning at the University of Michigan. Burke lived in South Sudan for more than five years overseeing public health, disaster response and sustainability initiatives. For information, visit israaid.org. 10 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Local leader completes term MayorMayor Eric touts Garcetti new has entrepreneurs-in-residenceLaunched last February with announced that Theresa Kang and “It is an honor for filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Amir Shahkhalili, partners at us to function as more than 60 companies, the WME, and Kevin Iwashina, senior EIRs for Mayor Evolve Entertainment Fund is ded- on Ryu’s funding task force associate at Endeavor Content, will icated to building career pathways participate in Los Angeles’ 2019 Garcetti and the into film, television and music for Entrepreneur-in-Residence pro- city of Los women, people of color and low- gram, an initiative that enlists some Angeles on their income residents through paid of the city’s most accomplished internships, mentoring and an business figures to build stronger yearlong ongoing series of workshops and industries. concentration on panels. The program has secured The Endeavor team will lever- 140 internships and three full-time age its institutional knowledge and diversity and offers for L.A. residents and aims relationships with leading artists inclusion in to serve 1,000 Angelenos by the and content creators to expand entertainment.” end of 2020. Garcetti’s Evolve Entertainment “It is an honor for us to function Fund, a public-private partnership -Amir Shahkhalili as EIRs for Mayor Garcetti and the that creates new career opportuni- city of Los Angeles on their year- ties for communities that have long concentration on diversity and been historically excluded from the underserved communities with inclusion in entertainment,” entertainment industry. opportunities to follow their Shahkhalili said. “We are incredi- “Endeavor is at the center of a dreams in Hollywood.” bly eager to provide young global network that will help The three recently began their Angelenos access and exposure to strengthen my office’s work to entrepreneur-in-residence appoint- the entertainment industry. We build a more inclusive entertain- ments at the Sundance Film look forward to bringing the ment ecosystem,” Garcetti said. Festival, where they raised aware- Evolve Entertainment Fund to the “Theresa, Kevin and Amir will ness about the Evolve forefront of conversation as we bring new ideas and energy to our Entertainment Fund and recruited address systemic change that will efforts to provide young people in new partners. impact the future of our industry.”

Funds awarded for innovate housing programs The Los Angeles County ing for homeless families or indi- Homeless Initiative. “While our col- Homeless Initiative recently viduals. lective efforts are moving in the photo courtesy of Julie Stromberg announced the winners of the inau- The awardees include Brooks + right direction, this was a unique Windsor Village resident and Greater Wilshire Neighborhood gural Housing Innovation Scarpa Architects, Inc., who opportunity to solicit new approach- Council member Julie Stromberg recently completed a 2-year term Challenge, a call for proposals that received $1 million for “NEST,” a es and continue to advance our on Councilman David Ryu’s Discretionary Funds Task Force. The has awarded $4.5 million in prefab modular, sustainable kit of efforts to help people move from nine-member task force reviews requests for funding and makes rec- Measure H funding for permanent parts that can be assembled on any homelessness to housing.” ommendations to the councilman. The task force meets bi monthly. housing. 50-by-150 parcel, and Flyaway For information, visit housingin- For information and to apply to become a member of the task force, The Housing Innovation Homes, LLC, which receive $1 novationchallenge.com. visit davidryu.lacity.org. Challenge made four $1 million million for a project titled “Modular awards and one $500,000 award for Permanent Supportive Housing faster, cost-effective construction, Communities” to scale its model of rehabilitation and creative finance leveraging private equity to develop models to produce permanent hous- supportive housing faster and ing for the county’s most vulnerable atone-quarter the cost per person. residents. Additional awardees were “Everyone who calls Los LifeArk, SPC, which received $1 Angeles home should live in com- million for LifeArk Micro- munities that afford them dignity Communities, a building system and worth,” said Supervisor Mark that is developable on any lot size Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. or shape, and United Dwelling, “These novel yet practical solutions which received $1 million for will allow the county and its private “Detached Garage Conversion into sector partners to scale up compas- Affordable Studios,” a program for sion and innovation in a thoughtful its institutional development of manner. This is truly Measure H at garage-converted accessory work.” dwelling units. Additionally, At a time of heightened collabo- Restore Neighborhoods Los ration in the region, the effort was Angeles received $500,000 for its aimed at encouraging stakeholders South L.A. Bungalow Project using and creative strategists to contribute a neighborhood-shared equity sustainable solutions to homeless- model for accessible units built by- ness. The challenge received more right in a traditional bungalow-style than 50 proposals, which were eval- courtyard. uated by a panel of experts in urban “The challenge was issued at a planning, real estate development, critical juncture in the countywide affordable housing and architecture. movement to combat and prevent Each awarded project will result in homelessness,” said Phil Ansell, the production of permanent hous- director of the L.A. County

Community invited to Wilshire Division advisory board meeting The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division is inviting community members to its monthly Community Police Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the police station’s community room. The LAPD’s Communications Division will give a presentation titled “911 & You” on the capabilities of the 911 Emergency Response System. An LAPD police service representative/911 dispatcher will provide information and answer questions. The Wilshire Division is located at 4861 West Venice Blvd. For information, call (213)473-0200. photo courtesy of the Wilshire Division Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 February 14, 2019

Natural History Museum hosts First Friday

discussionsThe Natural History Museum about of Miller, PhDthe student ‘Forces at the Emmett atof 9:15 Nature’ p.m. Los Angeles County presents this Interdisciplinary Program in The April event will focus on season’s First Friday events begin- Environment and Resources at droughts, the May event will dis- ning Friday, March 1. Featuring the Stanford University, will talk about cuss floods and the June event will theme of “Forces of Nature,” the how humans have changed fire pat- highlight earthquakes. series will include discussions terns and how science can help Tickets for nonmembers are $20 about fires, floods, droughts and with firefighting. for the First Friday events from earthquakes moderated by award- Secrets from the Vaults conver- March through May and are $25 in winning Los Angeles Times writer sations will be held at 5:30 p.m. June. Admission is free for muse- Patt Morrison. and 7:30 p.m. Performances for the um members. After the evening’s discussion, event include DJ Novena Carmel at The Natural History Museum is photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County participants can sip cocktails in the 5 p.m., KCRW guest DJ Aaron located at 900 Exhibition Blvd. For Learn about fires, floods, droughts and earthquakes at the Natural DJ Lounge, explore the museum at Byrd at 6 p.m., rock band Pinky information and tickets, visit History Museum of Los Angeles County with the upcoming First Friday night and hear bands perform in the Pinky at 8 p.m. and Shannon Shaw nhm.org/firstfridays. events. The evenings also feature cocktails and musical performances. diorama halls. This year, the museum has also added a new First Fridays experience, Secrets from the Vaults. Science correspondent and “Ologies” podcast host Alie Ward will take questions to the museum’s curators, who will divulge what mysterious oddities can be found behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum. On March 1, the discussion “The Flames in Our Future” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Gary Ferguson, best- selling science writer; Scott Stephens, professor of fire science at UC Berkeley; and Rebecca

The Craft in America Center plans expansion The Craft in America Center has embarked on a project to expand its space at 8415 W. Third St. Located in the heart of the West Third Street Business District, the Craft in America Center has become a nationally recognized destination for exploring craft. The center was established in 2009 as an outgrowth of the award-winning “Craft in America” PBS documen- tary series, which first aired in 2007. Over the past ten years Craft in America has produced over 50 exhibitions, 85 talks and discussions, 35 workshops, 45 concerts and over 150 other events including screenings, receptions, pop-up exhibitions and more. Due to its growing reputation, the center consistently reaches or exceeds capacity at public events and workshops. The Craft in America Center will increase its physical presence to better serve the number of visitors, program participants and students in the Craft in Schools program. A redesigned venue will allow a larger public audience to experience artworks, artist talks and artmaking in person, as well as provide more gallery space to display the center’s growing permanent collection. The Craft in America Center is a library, workshop, storage and staff work space. The acquisition of additional space donated by Freehand Gallery will enable the Craft in America Center to better fulfill its mission to promote, exhibit and teach the artistry of crafts. It also allows for an improvement and upgrade on equipment, technology and acces- sibility. Freehand Gallery will also be renovated. For information, visit crafti- namerica.org. 12 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ClothingLos Angeles City drive Councilman helps people gain employment Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, is holding a collection drive for Clothes the Deal, a program that helps people find employment by providing professional clothing for people in need. Clothes The Deal provides low- income job seekers a professional image and sense of support. O’Farrell’s office is collecting gen- tly-used suits, shirts and ties through Feb. 20. Donations can be photo by Tao Ruspoli/Marie Noorbergen made at the councilman’s district Swan Family Artist-in-Residence Eric Whitacre will conduct “The office at 1722 Sunset Blvd. For information, visit cd13.lacity.org or Sacred Veil,” a performance addressing all stages of life and death, clothesthedeal.org. photo courtesy of the 13th Council District office at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Feb. 16 and 17.

L.A. Master Chorale to perform

inThree premiere years ago, after of a visit ‘TheA co-commission Sacred between Veil’ the from his longtime collaborator and Master Chorale and the Monash friend, lyricist and poet Charles Performing Arts Center in Anthony Silvestri, composer Eric Australia, “The Sacred Veil” is Whitacre found a poem Silvestri Whitacre’s most extensive choral had left for him sitting on his work to date and a highly antici- piano. pated musical event. Both Silvestri had lost his wife to can- Whitacre and Silvestri will give a cer 12 years previously, losing his pre-concert talk one hour before soulmate and leaving him to bring the performances and will also up their two young children. He introduce the work from the stage had not been able to write about at the performances. Previous the experience for a long time. The collaborations between Whitacre poem he left for Whitacre was and Silvestri include “Sleep” and called “The Veil Opens” and “Lux Aurumque,” two of the Whitacre immediately sat down most frequently performed works and began to set it to music. The of choral music in the world. resulting piece is part of a broader “Upon reading the poem, ‘The work based on Silvestri’s poetry Veil Opens,’ I immediately real- addressing all stages of life and ized that this could be the founda- death called “The Sacred Veil” tion of a much larger work,” said that will receive its world premiere Whitacre. “Tony and I spent by the Los Angeles Master many hours talking through a Chorale conducted by Whitacre in structure for this new piece we Walt Disney Concert Hall on called ‘The Sacred Veil’ and how Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. and we could use choral music to Sunday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. explore the journey of a soul The longform work is a key pro- across the threshold between fini- ject of Whitacre’s position as the tude and eternity into and, ulti- Master Chorale’s Swan Family mately, out of this life.” artist-in-residence and will be per- Tickets start at $29. The Walt formed by 40 Master Chorale Disney Concert Hall is located at singers, soloist Suzanne Waters 111 S. Grand Ave. For informa- and a chamber ensemble from the tion and tickets, visit lamaster- Los Angeles Master Chorale chorale.org, or call (213)972- Orchestra. 7282.

Gallery celebrates hope for Black History Month and Presidents Day The Perfect Exposure Gallery The Perfect Exposure Gallery is will unveil on Feb. 17 the first of located at 2424 W. Valley Blvd., many exhibits nationwide featuring Alhambra. For information, visit filmmaker and photographer Anna theperfectexposuregallery.com. Wilding’s “CELEBRATE HOPE: The Obama White House Collection” in honor of Black History Month and Presidents Day. An invite-only opening reception will be held on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Among the images in the show will be both critically acclaimed images and never-before-seen portraits of the former first family at home in the White House. The exhibit will also feature select pieces from “Chicago 1960s/1970s” by John Simmons. photo courtesy of B. Harlan Boll Public Those scheduled to attend the Relations opening VIP reception include Oliver Stone, Donna Mills, Dawn “CELEBRATE HOPE” offers an Wells, Jeremy Miller, Erin Murphy, opportunity to be up-close and California state Sens. Henry Stern personal with the work of photog- and Anthony Portantino, Ro rapher Anna Wilding, who was Brooks, and more. At the event, based at the White House from Wilding will discuss her experi- 2015 to 2017, during the Obama ences at the White House. administration. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 February 14, 2019

Longtime Project Angel PartnershipOfficials from the Community leads to more affordable housing Development Commission/Hous- ing Authority of the County of Los Angeles recently celebrated the Food employees honored grand opening of a new two-story single-family residence developed by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. The development is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house that includes a drought-tolerant yard, energy efficient heating system, insulation made from recycled content, low-flow plumbing fixtures and solar power. The CDC/HACoLA donated the land to Habitat LA for the purpose of constructing a new home, which is being dedicated to the Martinez- Gil family, a partner family of photo courtesy of Habitat L.A. Habitat L.A. Mayra Martinez-Gil and her two children previously The nonprofit Habitat L.A. and the county of Los Angeles are partnering to create housing for struggling residents. lived in challenging housing condi- photo courtesy of the 13th Council District office tions. Recently, she has been work- Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (left), 13th District, ing with Habitat L.A. to become a and her children,” CDC/HACoLA munities, fosters independence and recently honored Project Angel Food employees Tom O’Leary and homeowner. Executive Director Monique King- pride, and provides children with a Terry Madden, who are retiring after 20-plus years of service to the “This is the fifth project we have Viehland said. “Homeownership stable living environment to grow.” community. The councilman presented proclamations to O’Leary and worked on with Habitat L.A., and not only provides families with the For information, call Genetric Madden. Based in Hollywood, Project Angel Food delivers daily we are proud to partner with them to single largest investment of their Brown at (424)246-3187, or visit meals to people with serious illness throughout Los Angeles County. help families, like Ms. Martinez-Gil lifetime, but helps strengthen com- habitatla.org. For information, visit angelfood.org.

consumers and conduct training for prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and consumer advocates. WHAT IF I D.A. touts efforts to address immigration fraud The district attorney’s office has Los Angeles County District “As a result, many of our neighbors er person because of their language, obtained convictions in numerous DO NO Attorney Jackie Lacey recently rec- may be more likely to become vic- cultural differences or their residen- major notario fraud and immigra- ognized her office’s Notario Fraud tims of fraud and other financial cy status.” tion scam cases in recent years. Unit, which is dedicated to prose- crimes due to their cultural back- The Notario Fraud Unit prose- Defendants convicted include ESTATE cuting immigration fraud and grounds and economic situations.” cutes cases involving immigration Romina Aida Zadorian, 49, who unlawful law practice. Everyone, regardless of their immi- fraud and the unlicensed practice of claimed to be an attorney or gov- PLANNING? “Our great diversity attracts gration status, deserves to be pro- law by people who often collect ernment worker and charged her f you die intestate (without a more than our share of people seek- tected against crime and to receive high fees from victims without victims for immigration services will), then California’s laws of ing to manipulate and cheat some justice when they have been vic- delivering services. The term they never received; Gregory descent and distribution will of our newest residents out of their timized. I will aggressively prose- “notario” is often used interchange- Chavez, 55, who posed as a law determine who receives your proper- hard-earned money,” Lacey said. cute anyone who preys upon anoth- ably with “attorney” in Latin enforcement officer and promised Ity by default. Contrary to popular American countries. In California, the families of immigration belief, if you die without a will, it is illegal for immigration consul- detainees that he could get their everything you own does not auto- tants to call themselves “notaries” loved ones out of custody for a matically pass to the state. Typically, because it implies that they are price; and Augusto “Tito” the distribution will be to your spouse licensed attorneys. Gonzalez De La Cruz, 58, who and children and then to other family The unit addresses issues affect- claimed to be an immigration attor- members. The state’s plan reflects the ing the Latino population as well as ney and promised clients that he legislature’s guess as to how most all other communities representing could expedite the processing of people would dispose of their estate different cultures, languages and visas, resident alien cards and citi- and establishes protections for cer- backgrounds. The need for a spe- zenship petitions. tain beneficiaries, particularly minor cialized approach is particularly Next month, Lacey is bringing children. The rules of “intestate suc- necessary because more than one- together prosecutors, law enforce- cession” may or may not reflect your third of the county’s 10 million- ment personnel, elected officials actual wishes. Estate planning plus residents were born outside the and community-based advocates to affords you the opportunity to alter United States, according to the lat- discuss ways they can work togeth- the state’s default plan to suit your est U.S. Census Bureau data. er to protect consumers from dev- personal preferences. The Notario Fraud Unit is staffed astating financial losses due to Disposition Outside The Will by two deputy district attorneys and criminal activity. Anyone who It is important to understand that the photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office an investigator. They conduct pub- believes they may be a victim of transfer of your property after your Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey was joined by mem- lic outreach and education, partici- immigration fraud are encouraged death may be determined by some- ber of her office’s Notario Fraud Unit at a press conference outlining the pate in immigration task forces, to call the Notario Fraud Unit at thing other than the laws of intestacy, unit’s success. draft legislation to better protect (213)257-2450. even when you die without a will. Title to certain categories of property may pass outside the probate estate. Generally, upon your death, your half of any community property presump- Advocate recognized for program tively belongs to your surviving spouse. Additionally, if you own property with another person as joint fighting the trafficking of children tenants with right of survivorship, the Since 2011, when L.A. County gram, Freeman educated foster care property will pass directly to the was identified as a major hub for staff. She is now an advocate and remaining joint tenant upon your the commercial sexual exploitation mentor helping law enforcement death and will not be part of your of children, the Los Angeles leaders change their perceptions of probate estate (it will, however, be a County Probation Department has sex crime victims. part of your taxable estate). Effective examined innovative and collabo- The Los Angeles County Board planning requires a knowledge of the rative efforts to support victims. of Supervisors recently honored consequences of each property inter- Since the implementation of the Freeman. est and type of ownership. programs from 2014-18, over 361 “Thinking back to when I first girls and boys have been rescued started at 12 years old and to where Kramer Law from sex traffickers. Oree Freeman, I am now has been a full circle and photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department of Probation Group who at the age of 12 was a victim of I couldn’t have done that without Anti-sex trafficking advocate Oree Freeman (second from right) was sex trafficking, knows about the the people who are here,” Freeman recently honored for her work in helping children. She was joined by Stephen W. Kramer horrors of commercial sexual said, thanking members of the pro- Probation Officer Terrika Woolfolk (left); Jim Carson, from Orangewood 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 exploitation. While still under probation department. “We have a lot Children’s Foundation; Amber Davies, from Saving Innocence, and L.A. Los Angeles, CA 90036 bation supervision, Freeman creat- more work left to do. I can’t thank County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. (323)964-7100 ed and presented “In Her Heels,” an probation and the Department of a participating member of educational presentation about the Children and Family Services AARP Union sex industry and how children enough for giving me hope when I chance on life by being there con- For information, visit courtesy Privilege become victims. Through the pro- had none, for giving me a new sistently.” probation.lacounty.gov. extended Network 14 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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It’s an ideal skills, with the earthy and silky spot to share a cheese or charcuterie mushroom purée featuring a thin nique, with the chicken wrapped in de Compostelle from France, and board, oysters, and a glass or bottle line of bright green parsley and parchment paper and then covered Rogue River Blue from Oregon. The of wine. Wine consultant Taylor chive oil for a bright kick and pop in soft gray clay. It’s put on a rack cheese was served with thinly sliced Parsons, formerly of République, of color. The soup was served in a in the oven and baked for 40 min- bread and a few raspberries. 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Three of the suspects were committed a petty theft in the 1200 An unknown suspect burglarized a approximately 24 to 27 years old block of Ogden. vehicle parked in the 1200 block of and 5 feet five inches to six feet N. Gordon at 11 p.m. OLICE LOTTER tall. No description was provided Feb. 5 P B of the other suspects. Feb. 3 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1000 block of At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the burglary in the 400 block of N. Havenhurst at 1:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 600 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Maple Drive at 7 a.m. block of La Cienega. Jan. 18 and Feb. 10. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- At 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At noon, an unknown male sus- committed a grand theft in the 400 Feb. 4 Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles pect committed a grand theft in the block of N. Robertson. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and 200 block of S. Oakhurst Drive. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown male suspect com- petty theft in the 8500 block of Hollywood and Cherokee. mitted a burglary in the 9700 block Melrose at 3:30 p.m. No further description was provid- of Wilshire Boulevard at 1:40 p.m. Beverly Hills Police ed. An unknown suspect assaulted a The suspect was approximately 22 At 11:59 p.m., an unknown sus- victim near the corner of Eleanor Department years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the and Lillian Way at 5 a.m. 200 pounds. 1200 block of Orange Grove. Jan. 18 committed a burglary in the 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. At 7:15 a.m., a suspect assaulted At noon, an unknown suspect Jan. 29 Feb. 6 a victim during a domestic violence incident in the 1500 block of committed a burglary in the 400 Jan. 24 At 6:55 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Camden Drive. An unknown suspect burglarized a N. Gordon. committed a burglary in the 9700 vehicle parked in the 900 block of At 12:48 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Wilshire Boulevard. An identity theft was reported in pect committed a grand theft in the Hancock at 6:18 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a the 500 block of N. Camden Drive 200 block of S. Bedford Drive. petty theft in the 6100 block of Four unknown suspects, two male At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 8 a.m. at noon. and others female, committed An unknown male suspect com- committed a petty theft in the 8800 identity theft in the 300 block of N. block of Melrose. At 9 a.m., a suspect robbed a vic- Jan. 19 mitted a burglary in the 400 block Rodeo Drive at 7:20 p.m. of N. Bedford Drive at 10:15 a.m. tim in the 6500 block of Orange. At 2 a.m., an identity theft was The suspect was approximately Feb. 7 44 years old, 6 feet 1 inches tall Jan. 30 A suspect robbed a victim in the reported in the 800 block of Cord 6500 block of Orange at 9 a.m. Circle. and 220 pounds. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At midnight, an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1100 At 11:47 a.m., an identity theft was committed a burglary in the 100 block of N. La Cienega. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown female suspect com- block of Spalding Drive. committed a burglary in the 1500 mitted a burglary in the 400 block reported in the 200 block of S. Hamilton Drive. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Poinsettia Place. of N. Oakhurst Drive at 5 p.m. The An unknown suspect committed a suspect was approximately 33 vehicle parked in the 8900 block of An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 block of S. Santa Monica at 2 p.m. Feb. 5 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and Robertson Boulevard at 3:58 a.m. 105 pounds. burglary in the 700 block of N. Roxbury Drive at 4 p.m. At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- At 6:35 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 900 pect robbed a victim in the 7400 Jan. 20 At 7:43 p.m., an unknown male assaulted a victim in the 300 block block of N. Curson. block of Melrose. of N. Beverly Boulevard. At 10:20 p.m., an unknown sus- suspect assaulted a victim near the corner of Charleville and pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 8 Feb. 6 9500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Beverly boulevards. No further information was provided. burglary in the 200 block of S. At 9:45 a.m., an unknown suspect An attempted burglary was report- Doheny Drive at 8 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 7500 ed in the 400 block of N. Formosa Jan. 21 block of Norton. at 3:20 p.m. Jan. 25 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:42 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 600 block of S. Elm Drive. vehicle parked in the 1200 block of committed a petty theft in the 1200 block of N. Doheny Road. committed a burglary in the 400 block of S. Roxbury Drive. Laurel at 9 p.m. block of N. Highland. Jan. 31 An unknown suspect committed a Two unknown suspects, one male At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- grand theft in the 9300 block of At 11:03 a.m., an identity theft was burglarized a vehicle parked in the tim near the corner of Wilshire and Olympic Boulevard at 10:15 a.m. and the other female, committed a grand theft in the 9700 block of reported in the 1100 block of 8700 block of Sunset. Rimpau at 11:20 p.m. Benedict Canyon Drive. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire Boulevard at 11:15 a.m. The female suspect was approxi- An unknown suspect burglarized a Feb. 7 committed a burglary in the 1100 An identity theft was reported in vehicle parked in the 8700 block of block of La Altura Road. mately 28 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 132 pounds. The the 500 block of Arden Drive at Sunset at 10:10 p.m. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect 1:14 p.m. Two unknown male suspects female suspect was approximately committed a petty theft in the 300 5 feet 6 inches tall and 150 block of S. Mansfield. robbed a victim near the corner of At 6:39 p.m., two unknown sus- Feb. 9 Charleville Boulevard and Lasky pounds. pects committed a burglary in the At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Drive at 8:10 p.m. One suspect 200 block of S. Oakhurst Drive. was approximately 5 feet 7 inches At 4 p.m., three unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the tim in the 1500 block of Vine at pects, one male and the others 1200 block of N. Flores. 10:35 a.m. tall and 150 pounds. No further An unknown suspect committed a description was provided. female, assaulted a victim in the 8900 block of Wilshire Boulevard. burglary in the 100 block of S. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect Palm Drive at 9 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect One of the female suspects was victim in the 600 block of committed a petty theft in the 5600 committed a burglary in the 300 approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall Robertson at 2:35 a.m. block of Wilshire. block of N. Oakhurst Drive. while the other was approximately Feb. 1 5 feet tall. No further description At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Feb. 8 An unknown suspect committed a was provided of the male suspect. burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a burglary in the 8500 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 9300 block of 9600 block of Charleville Clifton Way at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a victim near the corner of burglary in the 9900 block of Boulevard. Feb. 10 Sycamore and Sunset at 4:30 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Robbins Drive at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 Feb. 2 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 300 block block of S. Elm Drive. Jan. 26 committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a block of Robertson. of N. Hayworth. At 4:41 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 200 block of Jan. 22 committed a burglary in the 200 Reeves Drive at 5:52 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a grand theft near the corner of Ivar At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Beverly Drive. cle parked in the 7800 block of At 8:30 a.m., an unknown male Santa Monica at 2:56 a.m. and De Longpre at 8:10 p.m. committed a burglary in the 9500 suspect assaulted a victim in the block of Olympic Boulevard. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 block of S. 200 block of S. Beverly Boulevard. Feb. 9 Hamilton Drive at 6 p.m. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a At 9:50 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 9600 block of West Hollywood Department committed a burglary in the 100 Wilshire Boulevard at 4:47 p.m. At 6:12 p.m., two unknown female suspects committed a grand theft Sheriff’s Station block of S. Orlando. in the 200 block of N. Rodeo Drive. Jan. 23 Feb. 2 An unknown suspect committed a Feb. 4 petty theft in the 5900 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 9:28 a.m., an identity theft was An unknown suspect committed a Colgate at 9 p.m. grand theft in the 700 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 400 block of S. reported in the 200 block of S. Hillcrest Road at 11 p.m. Arnaz Drive. cle parked in the 500 block of N. Fairfax at 6:35 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Robertson at 11:42 a.m. pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 27 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect 6500 block of Hollywood. grand theft in the 1700 block of At 12:56 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 900 Tropical Avenue at 1:45 p.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the block of S. Sycamore. committed a grand theft in the 200 8500 block of Santa Monica. Feb. 10 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Arnaz Drive. An unknown suspect burglarized a An attempted burglary was report- committed a burglary in the 200 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- vehicle parked in the 6500 block of ed in the 300 block of S. La Peer block of S. Stanley Drive. Jan. 28 ing a domestic violence incident Sunset at 7:30 p.m. at 3:15 a.m. in the 7600 block of Norton at Three unknown male suspects At 2:26 a.m., five unknown male 5:10 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 700 suspects committed a burglary in robbed a victim in the 7800 block committed a petty theft in the 1600 block of Foothill Road at 6:03 p.m. the 400 block of Spalding Drive. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect of Sunset. block of N. Las Palmas. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 February 14, 2019 Enjoy tea and macarons at The Peninsula The Peninsula Beverly Hills has announced a limited-edition partnership with Ladurée Paris to bring a French twist to the hotel’s world- famous afternoon tea in The Living Room, now through March 31. Ladurée Paris has hand-crafted a custom raspberry-coconut The Peninsula Page Cap Cake, paying homage to the iconic page that welcomes guests at the 10 The Peninsula Hotels properties around the world. Signature macarons will include strawberry marshmallow, pistachio, vanilla and Ladurée’s photo courtesy of The Milky Way Marie Antoinette macaron, which photo courtesy of Murphy O’Brien Public Relations The Milky Way, a restaurant founded and operated by the late Leah features flavors of rose petals, cit- The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ new special with Ladurée Paris includes Spielberg Adler, center, will feature memorabilia from her children, rus and honey. Also featured will Tahitian vanilla and Egyptian chamomile teas with a new cake inspired be The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ including producer Steven Spielberg, behind the camera. by the hotel’s pages that welcome guests. Red Velvet Petite Cupcake with cream cheese frosting, cherry the world, including a buttery rich ings. To reserve a spot, call mousse cream puff and dark choco- Tahitian vanilla or a full-bodied (310)975-2736. Restaurant relaunches with late mousse bonbon. pure Egyptian chamomile. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is Classic scones and finger sand- This limited-edition afternoon located at 9882 S. Santa Monica wiches such as house-smoked tea featuring Ladurée is offered Blvd. Ladurée Paris has locations tribute to famous family salmon with capers, Camembert every day at noon, 2:30 p.m. and at 311 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly and tomato pesto, and egg, Dijon 5:30 p.m., and is priced from $78 to Hills, and 189 The Grove Drive, The Milky Way restaurant, for- thing didn’t exist. Though her pass- and watercress will accompany a $95 per person. A live harpist plays Los Angeles. For information, visit merly run by the late Leah Spielberg ing left a deep void in our hearts, we selection of 19 teas from all over at the 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. seat- peninsula.com or laduree.us. Adler, will re-open on Monday, Feb. hope the new Milky Way will not 18, almost two years after its founder only honor her memory, but also died at the age of 97. give back to the community she Adler opened The Milky Way loved so deeply.” Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills names new general manager with her husband Bernie in 1977 and Executive chef and restaurant Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has local and national partners to pro- the kosher dairy restaurant quickly consultant Phil Kastel, of PK&J announced the promotion of Vanessa vide guests an unforgettable experi- became a staple of the Pico- Hospitality Group, is the creative Williams to general manager. ence with unmatched amenities and Robertson neighborhood. Adler, chef at The Milky Way. He was With decades of global luxury service,” said Beny Alagem, chair- who was referred to as LeeLee, was tasked with redesigning the space, hotel leadership and a specialty in man and CEO of Oasis West a concert pianist and artist, and updating the menu and paying leading marketing campaigns, Realty, LLC, which owns Waldorf mother of Steven, Nancy, Anne and homage to Adler’s legacy and tastes. Williams will oversee operations at Astoria Beverly Hills. “Her dedica- Sue Spielberg. The restaurant fea- The 2,600-square foot restaurant the award-winning property. She tion and passion for this hotel has tured a memorabilia-filled room seats 50 guests in the main dining has served as the director of sales been unwavering. This is a well- with items from her famous family, room. The renovated bar serves wine and marketing at Waldorf Astoria deserved promotion, and I am con- including producer Steven and beer. Beverly Hills since prior to the fident that the hotel experience for Spielberg. The little touches that honored the hotel’s opening in June 2017. guests will only continue to further Following her passing in February Spielberg children still remain. The Williams, the first female general impress.” 2017, The Milky Way closed to hallways are lined with movie manager at Waldorf Astoria Williams brings a global outlook respect her memory. Now, the posters from “Big,” “E.T. the Extra- Beverly Hills, is the second woman to the position, following an illustri- Spielberg family is ushering in a Terrestrial” and “Above and to be promoted to general manager ous hospitality career that has new era for The Milky Way with a Beyond,” as well as family photos. in one of Oasis West Realty’s luxu- spanned nearly three decades at new look and an updated menu. “The Milky Way may be a kosher ry hotels, following Sandy five-star luxury destinations. She “Our mom had a gypsy spirit that dairy restaurant, but it is also a New Murphy’s appointment to lead the previously played a key role in the photo courtesy of the Waldorf Astoria was larger than life itself, with an American Kosher restaurant,” Kastel iconic Beverly Hilton hotel. renovation, relaunch and reposi- Beverly Hills unstoppable energy and a fiery con- added. “We wanted to create an “Vanessa has been at the fore- tioning of the Mandarin Oriental Vanessa Williams fidence that was reflected in the halls inclusive and welcoming place for front of property operations since Hong Kong, Raffles L’Ermitage tures the signature restaurant Jean- of The Milky Way,” the Spielberg everyone, regardless of their faith or before the Beverly Hills opening Beverly Hills and Sukhothai Georges Beverly Hills, The family said in a joint statement. adherence to a specific dietary and has been instrumental in our Bangkok before joining Hilton to Rooftop by JG bar (and its casual “LeeLee opened the restaurant with restriction.” accomplishments. Not only did she open Waldorf Astoria Beijing and restaurant serving lunch and din- the vision of offering fine kosher The Milky Way is located at 9108 expertly position and drive the Conrad Seoul. ner), and the La Prairie Spa. For food to the Jewish community in Pico Blvd. For information, visit commercial success of the hotel, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, information, visit waldorfastori- Los Angeles at a time when such a milkywayla.com. she developed collaborations with located at 9850 Wilshire Blvd., fea- abeverlyhills.com. Year of the Pig celebrated at the Farmers Market, Grove Celebrate the Year of the Pig at Chinese American magician Asians,” who will perform on the the Original Farmers Market’s Johnny Wu will serve as master of Gilmore Lane stage. annual Lunar New Year Celebration ceremonies for activities on the plaza Families can also learn traditional on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. and perform a magic show at 4 p.m. Chinese calligraphy and enjoy fan The market, corner of Third and Enjoy live musical performances making and a pig lantern craft activ- Fairfax, will host a day of Lunar with traditional Chinese instruments, ity. At 3 p.m., learn how to make New Year activities in conjunction a kung fu demonstration, traditional dumplings and enjoy samples from with The Grove. The afternoon acrobatics and Beijing Opera’s the market’s restaurants China kicks off at 2 p.m. with the unveil- Monkey King. Move to the sounds Depot and Peking Kitchen. ing of a 400-pound handmade pig of K-pop dance groups and singer The Original Farmers Market is statue in honor of the zodiac symbol Katherine Ho, known for her perfor- located at 6333 W. Third St. For photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market by Los Angeles City Councilman mance of Coldplay’s “Yellow” in information, call (323)933-9211, or The Lunar New Year celebration will feature a kung fu demonstration, David Ryu, 4th District. Mandarin in the film “Crazy Rich visit farmersmarketla.com. among many other fun activities. 18 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Frieze L.A. breezes into Paramount Lot this weekend

n Fair celebrates city as a global art center Frieze will present a new contemporary art fair running today, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 17 at Paramount Pictures Studios. The inaugural edition of “Frieze Los Angeles” will bring together 70 contemporary galleries from

photo courtesy of the Petersen throughout the city and around the The Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton, which belonged to President world, and will feature a curated program of artist talks, projects and Dwight D. Eisenhower, will appear in the Petersen Automotive films. The fair celebrates Los Museum’s Presidents Day parade. Angeles’ position as a global arts Iconic cars from Hollywood will parade center and destination. “So many great artists around Los Angeles on Presidents Day and writers have lived Celebrating Los Angeles’ love of both the automobile and Hollywood, and worked in Los the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a parade on Presidents Day, Angeles, a city with an Feb. 18. Featuring iconic Hollywood cars, the parade will be a thank you to the people of Los Angeles for their unwavering support over the past incredibly rich quarter century. landscape of Beginning at 10 a.m. in Playa Vista, the parade route will pass several of museums, galleries and the city’s landmarks including the Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive and the photo courtesy of Frieze Hollywood Walk of Fame. During the route, there will be one planned 20- art schools which play The inaugural Frieze Los Angeles art fair runs through Sunday at the minute stop at Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice, where viewers can take a pivotal role in the Paramount Pictures’ “Streets of New York City” backlot. pictures with the parade cars. After the parade, the cars will return to the international art world.” Petersen at around 1 p.m. and be displayed on the third floor of the museum leries and art schools which play a experience as an arts advocate, parking garage. Victoria Siddall, pivotal role in the international art writer and founder of ForYourArt. Viewers on the designated parade route will see the 1951 Chrysler Camera director of Frieze Fairs world. Frieze LA will add an excit- A Los Angeles native, she has orga- Car once owned by billionaire movie mogul Howard Hughes; the ing new dimension to this thriving nized the Participating Gallery pro- Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus from the 2006 American comedy-drama Additionally, Frieze has appoint- cultural scene,” Siddall said. “As gram for the Getty’s Pacific “Little Miss Sunshine”; the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible from ed Bettina Korek as the fair’s exec- with all our fairs, Frieze L.A. will Standard Time initiatives and is a the second installment of the Austin Powers franchise “The Spy Who utive director. She is working with be at the heart of a dynamic week member of the Los Angeles County Shagged Me”; the 2002 Jaguar XK-R Stunt Car that was the anti-hero car in Victoria Siddall, director of Frieze during which international collec- Arts Commission. the 2002 James Bond flick “Die Another Day”; the Chrysler Imperial Parade Fairs, to launch the inaugural event. tors, curators and artists will come Tickets for individual Frieze Los Phaeton, which belonged to President Dwight D. Eisenhower; the Honda “So many great artists and writ- together to engage with and appre- Angeles programs start at $10. S2000 from “2 Fast 2 Furious”; and other iconic Hollywood vehicles. ers have lived and worked in Los ciate the city and everything that Paramount Pictures Studios is “The Petersen would not be what it is today without the steadfast support Angeles, a city with an incredibly makes it great.” located at 5515 Melrose Ave. For of the Los Angeles community,” said Petersen Automotive Museum rich landscape of museums, gal- Korek has more than 15 years of information, visit frieze.com. Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “For 25 years, we have strived as an organization to captivate the hearts of Angelenos, igniting within them a passion for the automobile. Because Hollywood is such an important aspect of our community, the parade will serve as a fun tribute to the industry on which Los Angeles was built upon.” The Petersen is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For information, petersen.org.

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LACMA unveils exhibition surveying the work of Charles White “Charles White is one of the most significant artists of mid-century America. Driven by an enduring hope that The Los Angeles County mately 13 works from LACMA’s ing are seen in his work and in the change is possible, White consistently strove to unite Museum of Art presents the West permanent collection, further work of his students. We are privi- Coast premiere of “Charles White: showcasing the range of media leged to share his life and legacy ideas and aesthetics, creating a powerful body of work A Retrospective,” the first major White worked in. Also unique to through this exhibition.” whose message remains relevant today.” exhibition of the artist in over 30 the LACMA presentation are LACMA is located at 5905 years, on view from Feb. 17 to audio recordings of White who Wilshire Blvd. For information, Michael Govan, June 9. occasionally gave lectures at visit lacma.org. LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg director White created powerful inter- LACMA. pretations from African-American During the LACMA presenta- history and culture throughout his tion, two concurrent and comple- 40-year career. A gifted draftsman mentary exhibitions will be on and printmaker as well as a talent- view in Los Angeles, including ed mural and easel painter, White “Life Model: Charles White and almost exclusively portrayed black His Students” on view at subjects. A lifelong social activist, LACMA’s satellite gallery at he championed racial pride and Charles White Elementary School, condemned the institutionalized and “Plumb Line: Charles White racism faced by African and the Contemporary,” which Americans in all areas of life by will be presented at the California using his art as a form of protest, African American Museum, whose affirmation and celebration. mission to showcase African- Co-organized by the Art American history, art and culture Institute of Chicago and the was shared by White throughout Museum of Modern Art New York, his career. the exhibition showcases approxi- “Charles White is one of the mately 100 paintings, drawings, most significant artists of mid-cen- prints and photographs that reflect tury America. Driven by an endur- White’s life as he moved from ing hope that change is possible, Chicago to New York to Los White consistently strove to unite Angeles. White’s time in Los ideas and aesthetics, creating a Angeles was an important phase of powerful body of work whose his career; he created some of his message remains relevant today,” most famous works in the city. said Michael Govan, LACMA The presentation at LACMA is CEO and Wallis Annenberg direc- curated by Ilene Susan Fort, curator. “Los Angeles was the third and tor emerita of American art. The last city in which the artist lived Los Angeles presentation will add and worked. His extraordinary to the touring display approxi- legacy of art, activism and teach-

photo courtesy of LACMA Artist Charles White championed racial pride and condemned the institutionalized racism faced by African Americans. 20 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Bill aims to make LGBT students safer in school State Superintendent of Public was vetoed by then-Gov. Jerry According to the 2017 National Instruction Tony Thurmond and Brown. School Climate Survey, 82 percent Equality California have introduced AB 493 will create more safe of LGBTQ students reported hear- AB 493, which will provide and supportive learning environ- ing anti-LGBTQ remarks in their California schools with resources to ments for LGBTQ students by school. Approximately seven in 10 support LGBTQ students and cre- requiring that schools provide reported being called names or ate safer school environments. teachers and staff with professional threatened because of their sexual Similar legislation (AB 2153) development and information. The orientation, and more than a third authored by Thurmond and bill will enable educators to better of students who identify as Equality California was approved support students facing bullying or LGBTQ reported missing at least by the California Legislature in harassment at school, a lack of one day of school because of feel- 2018, with bipartisan support in the acceptance at home or discrimina- ing unsafe. Assembly and Senate, but the bill tion in the community. For information, visit cde.ca.gov. New exhibition explores illusion and reality in photography

Luis De Jesus Los Angeles presents “Chris Engman: Refraction,” the artist’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery, on view from Feb. 16 through March 23. An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition features “Containment,” a new site-specific work originally commissioned for the FotoFocus Biennial 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as new photographs from the “Prospect photo courtesy of Peter Lambert and Refuge” and “Ink on Paper” Members of the BLAST Sharks swim team learn techniques and com- series. These various photographic pete in swimming competitions. Many swimmers have gone on to com- projects range from architectural to petitive programs at colleges and universities. sculptural to 2D, each acknowl- edging strategies of seeing. “Refraction,” as a result, explores the relationship between illusion BLAST Sharks make a and reality by exposing the deceit inherent in photographic image- photo courtesy of Luis De Jesus Los Angeles making while engaging in philo- splash in Culver City The works in “Chris Engman: Refraction” force viewers to question sophical and material play around their assumptions and habits about seeing. slips in translation. BLAST Sharks, a local swim team offering professional coaching and “We see more than we would technique instruction for swimmers of all ages, has announced an expan- have, and there is value in that. But “Containment” is an ambitious, point, when looking into the room, sion to the Culver City Plunge, augmenting programs already offered at the the thing, person or place that is immersive installation that permits the photo will appear as it was West Hollywood Pool. imaged is also irrevocably viewers to experience Engman’s originally captured. Inside, or from The expansion to Culver City will improve team stability and increase changed. Photographs resemble manufactured “architectural land- an alternative angle, the viewer coaching and training opportunities. BLAST Sharks has also welcomed and seem somehow in proximity to scape” process, which has been will see how the photos have been Olympian Mara Womack as a coach at the Culver City Plunge. places and moments we cannot used to create the photographs in digitally stretched to provide the The BLAST Sharks swim team is doing exceptionally well this year, access in ways we wish we could,” the “Prospect and Refuge” series. perspective illusion. with a third-place finish at the 2018 Summer Junior Olympic Engman said. “This produces a This constructed environment Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is Championships and the Winter Age Group Championships. BLAST continuous and oblique kind of becomes a means to present a pho- located at 2685 S. La Cienega Sharks distance swimmer Dominic Margarino was recently accepted to the yearning for what we wish could be tograph that the viewer can physi- Blvd. For information, visit luisde- University of Southern California swimming and diving program. BLAST present or more fully understood.” cally enter. From a single vantage jesus.com. Sharks has also had swimmers recruited by Princeton, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown University, Arizona State University Legislation would create Under AB 479, eligible entrées additional reimbursement. It will and the University of California, San Diego. must be free of animal products or also provide critical support to Anyone interested in the BLAST Sharks swimming programs should more plant-based byproducts, including meat, poul- encourage many other schools to email Peter Lambert at [email protected], or visit blastswim- options in school meals try, fish, dairy or eggs to qualify for adopt the program as a model. ming.org.

Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian (D- Van Nuys) introduced legislation on Feb. 13 incentivizing K-12 public schools to offer healthier, climate- Now Open in Beverly Hills! friendly lunch options. Under AB 479, the Healthy Climate-Friendly School Lunch Act, schools would Call 323-664-1977 receive additional state funding for serving a plant-based entrée and Online aappts. at www ..ktmgnow.com. plant-based milk. AB 479 also includes critical state support for staff training, student engagement, recipe development and other technical assistance needed to help public schools boost participation rates and successfully serve plant-based foods. Janesri De Silva, “AB 479 will increase access to MD, FAAPA healthy food options for low- income communities and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time,” Nazarian said. Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, supports the legislation. Martin Finebeerg,, “Given the effects that we and MD, FAAPA our northern neighbors are still feel- Same Day Appointments Kids and Teense does not ing from the climate-exacerbated Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee Woolsey and Camp fires, there is no question that we are in a time of profound environmental crisis,” Beverly Hills Office Koretz said. “The Healthy Climate- 240 South La Cienega, #350 Friendly School Lunch Act makes Grace Dasovich, the best use of our institutional pur- Beverly Hills, CA 90211 chasing power to provide both MD, FAAPA healthy food and a gateway to a safe Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 climate for the very children whose future and whose palates it will be We are thee only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Anngeles serving.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 February 14, 2019

Hammer opens exhibition showcasing

conceptualThe Hammer Museum presents artist Allen Ruppersberg “Allen Ruppersberg: Intellectual Property 1968-2018,” the artist’s first comprehensive U.S. survey in over 30 years, on view through May 12. Many of the works included, from private and public collections in Europe and elsewhere, have never before been exhibited in U.S. museums. “Allen Ruppersberg has been a force in Los Angeles for many decades,” said Ann Philbin, Hammer director. “He was a key figure in establishing our city as a center for Conceptual art with innovative projects like ‘Al’s Café’ (1969), which functioned at once as sculpture, environment and perfor- photo by Adrienne Fox, courtesy of Walker Art Center, Minneapolis mance. This seminal work is part of Artist Allen Ruppersberg’s works include environments made with found the Hammer’s collection, and we’re objects, narrative photo works and redrawn book covers. thrilled to share 50 years of this artist’s impressive career.” Ruppersberg moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1960s with the goal of becoming an illustrator, but by Myles Mellor soon became active in an emerging Crossword Puzzle scene alongside artists such as John Baldessari, Ed Ruscha, William Leavitt and others exploring the interface of language and image fil- tered through the lens of mass culture. His early projects – including The cover of the Feb. 12, 1953, issue of the Park Labrea News cel- environments made with found ebrated two holidays in February, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day. objects; wry, narrative photo works; This year, the holidays fall within four days of each other, with cou- and redrawn book covers – began a ples celebrating their valentines today, Feb. 14, and George career-long practice of creating Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays being observed on works that prompt both reading and Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 18. looking, and that intertwine fact with fiction. By the mid-1970s, he was actively working between Los Angeles, New York and Europe. Perhaps LGBT Center to celebrate more than any other artist of his generation, he has mined the nuances of culture through its visual details, unsung conventions and BlackIn celebration History of Black History Month“At a time when many Americans modes of the everyday, often wel- Month, the Los Angeles LGBT believe discrimination and racial coming the involvement of the Center will host “The Future is profiling makes our country great viewer as social participant, an Black: Be The Revolution” on again, it is important to provide a aspect of his work that has had par- Saturday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 8 p.m. at space for LGBT and black commu- ticular resonance with a younger The Village at Ed Gould Plaza. nities to uplift and inspire each generation of artists. The free event will include award other,” said Melantha Hodge, strate- Featuring more than 120 works Across 2. Second hand presentations, resource fair, dinner gic partnership manager and event made over the past 50 years, the 1. Affectedly quaint, in England 3. “Night” author Wiesel 5. Musical staff symbol 4. Fun house sounds and performances by Rayvon Owen, co-chair. exhibition includes Ruppersberg’s 9. Houston ballplayer 5. Moving pictures Tish Hyman, Mike Xavier, Malachi “To achieve equality and justice photo works combining text and 14. Puncture 6. Parkinson’s drug Maisha, Brian Hackett and Ebonee for all, we must look to our history, to image, early assemblage sculptures, 15. Moth-balled 7. Style maven Klensch Bryant, with special guest DJ those who were revolutionary and his groundbreaking environ- 16. Scarecrow stuffing 8. People movers Benjamin Walker. An art exhibit against racism, in order to awaken ments “Al’s Café” (1969) and “Al’s 17. Actor Estrada 9. Unchanged titled “Unbound” will feature works the revolutionary leaders of today Grand Hotel” (1971), participatory 18. Very slim margin 10. Uncover by Dalton Ellis, Christen Austin, and the future,” added Chase projects that helped put Los 19. Teed off 11. Airport conveyance Tsasia Mercado and Marie Jose. Torrence, the center’s content man- Angeles on the map as a center for 20. Jordin Sparks hit 12. Fee Center youth member Florence ager and event co-chair. Conceptual art. 23. “Kill Bill” star, Thurman 13. Be indebted to Franklin will be honored with the Participants of the resource fair “Allen Ruppersberg: Intellectual 24. Bite at 21. ___-frutti 25. Old Cordoba cash 22. “___ to bed” Marsha P. Johnson Award, given to include the center’s community Property 1968–2018” was orga- burgeoning community activists, and health programs, health services, nized by the Walker Art Center, and 29. Miniature sci-fi vehicles 25. Brewing gi nt 31. MIT, for one 26. Madonna title role actress and singer Alexandra Grey LifeWorks, RISE, senior services, curated by senior curator Siri 34. Opposite of après 27. Tales will be recognized with the Bayard trans wellness center and youth cen- Engberg, with assistance from cura- 35. Apodes members 28. Tech. college major Rustin Award for advancing black ter. Also participating are Black torial fellows Jordan Carter and 36. Laser-pointer battery 29. Like Dennis the Menace and LGBT rights. Additionally, Lesbians United, Minority AIDS Fabián Leyva-Barragán. The 37. Hit song for the Black Eyed Peas 30. Erstwhile G.M. brand Ebony Sage Circle, one of the cen- Project, PATH (People Assisting The Hammer’s presentation is orga- lead girl singer 31. Start of an oath ter’s senior services social groups, Homeless), Stuzo Clothing, nized by curator Aram Moshayedi, 40. Person with outstanding 32. Monte ___ will receive the inaugural Freedom Volunteers of America and Year Up. with curatorial assistant Ikechukwu performance 33. Garfield’s predecessor Riders Award, given to an organiza- The Village at Ed Gould Plaza is Onyewuenyi. 41. Diving birds 35. 12th month of the tion or group that strives to perform located at 1125 N. McCadden Place. The Hammer Museum is located 42. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Combs Jewish calendar outstanding and impactful work in For information, visit at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- 43. Brit’s thank you’s 36. Slightly the black community. lalgbtcenter.org/betherevolution. mation, visit hammer.ucla.edu. 44. Competently 38. Jewish priest 45. Texas fair events 39. Downtown signs 46. Police alert 44. Cave dwellers 47. Soup container 45. Revile 48. Usher hit 46. For the birds? 56. Jewish festival 47. Fellows Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Grand Park 57. Congress testimony type 48. Put to sleep by soothing Grand Park presents “Lovers around the fountain and throughout for purchase from various food 58. Amber drink 49. River in Normandy Rock, a fun and affordable way to Olive Court illuminated with the trucks. Couples can capture 59. Humerus’ neighbors 50. What’s expected celebrate Valentine’s Day this glow of string lights. Visitors can romantic moments with a compli- 60. Morning chat personality 51. Duet plus one evening, Feb. 14, from 6 to 11 dine amidst iconic views of Los mentary photo booth, and a family- 61. Celtic singer 52. Semi conductor? 62. Senator in space 53. TV show host p.m. Angeles City Hall and Grand friendly valentine craft activity 63. “America’s ___ Wanted,” TV hit 54. One-eighties With various Dub Club DJs Park’s own Arthur J. Will will be available for a small fee. 64. Pink table wine 55. Scot’s “hill” spinning laid-back reggae tracks, Memorial fountain. Grand Park is located at 200 N. 56. Dog the free event will feature a roman- To help sweeten the mood, Grand Ave. For information, visit Down tic ambience, and tables for two desserts and treats will be available grandparkla.org. 1. Lt. Kojak See Answers page 25 22 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

PetersenThe Petersen exhibit Automotive showcases historic race cars Museum will open “Winning numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous,” a new exhibit featuring 10 groundbreaking race cars from the collection of Petersen Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer, on Saturday, Feb. 23. The exhibit will include exceptional competitors including Le Mans winners, land speed record setters, dragsters and road racers. Visitors of the display will find the winningest Ferrari road racer of all time, the 1957 Ferrari 625/250 Testa Rossa, which claimed first prize in more than half of the 50 competitions in which it was raced; the first production 1962 Shelby photo courtesy of Kahn Media Cobra, CSX2001; the 1962 Greer Black Prudhomme, which was The 1962 Greer Black Prudhomme, which was raced by drag racing leg- raced by drag racing legend Don end Don Prudhomme, will be on view in the Petersen Automotive Prudhomme who won 237 of the Museum’s new exhibition “Winning Numbers.” 241 races in which he piloted the car; the renowned 1952 So-Cal by an opening reception featuring Automotive Museum Executive Speed Shop Belly Tank Racer, gourmet food and a fireside chat Director Terry L. Karges. “He epit- which was fashioned from a P-38 session hosted by Meyer. The omizes true automotive passion, Lightning fighter belly tank from exhibit represents the first install- sharing his knowledge, fervor and World War II by hot rod racing icon photo courtesy of the Getty Museum ment of the three-part “California immense love for the motorsports Alex Xydias; the 1979 Kremer Collecting” exhibit series, which hobby with the next generation of At the end of the 1520s, during the siege that ended the last Porsche 935 K3 that took first place will focus on three prominent col- enthusiasts. ‘Winning Numbers’ Florentine Republic, the painter Jacopo da Pontormo created one of overall at Le Mans; and the 1929 lections belonging to the region’s reflects his discerning tastes as a his most innovative altarpieces, “Visitation.” Ford “747” Bonneville Racer that most revered enthusiasts. collector, gathering only the most Meyer ran 204 mph at Bonneville “Bruce Meyer is perhaps one of compelling examples of race cars Salt Flats. the most influential ‘car guys’ in from each genre of the sport.” “Winning Numbers” will run the world, and there is no better col- The Petersen Museum is located through Jan. 19. Keeping with tra- lection than his to kick off our 25th at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- The Getty displays traveling dition, the exhibit will be preceded anniversary,” said Petersen mation, visit petersen.org.

exhibitAn international of Florentine traveling both were expecting art their sons, exhibition will bring works by Jesus Christ and John the Baptist. Hollywood Pantages announces upcoming season the great 16th-century Florentine First recorded in 1677 by the his- The Hollywood Pantages painter Jacopo da Pontormo to torian Giovanni Cinelli, the Theatre has announced the upcom- Los Angeles for the first time. painting remained virtually ing Broadway in Hollywood 2019- “Pontormo: Miraculous unknown until its rediscovery in 20 season, consisting of eight Los Encounters,” on view at the J. 1904 in the small parish church Angeles premieres, all direct from Paul Getty Museum through of Carmignano, a hill town west Broadway. The season begins with April 28, features the artist’s of Florence. the Los Angeles engagement of recently restored altarpiece, The recent restoration of the “Anastasia” in October 2019. “Visitation.” panel brought to light important This season will mark the first “It is a privilege to bring the information about the artist’s time Los Angeles Theatre audi- ‘Visitation,’ one of Pontormo’s technique that illuminates the ences will have regular access to supreme masterpieces and one of artist’s creative process. Broadway National Tours at both the most enigmatically beautiful “Visitation” is shown alongside the Pantages and Dolby Theatres in paintings of 16th-century Italy, to the only known preparatory Hollywood. Los Angeles. This is the first time drawing for it, on loan from the “Hollywood is the entertainment this painting has traveled to the Uffizi, as well as two painted por- capital of the world and we are so United States. It is one of those traits and their related drawings. excited to now be presenting shows exceptional paintings that, once “By presenting the ‘Visitation’ at two iconic venues less than a seen, will never be forgotten, and and two portraits produced in the mile apart from each other on I have no doubt it will be a reve- same years alongside their Hollywood Boulevard,” said Jeff lation to our visitors both for its preparatory drawings, this exhi- Loeb, general manager for the photo by Joan Marcus striking beauty and for its moving bition gives us a rare opportunity Pantages Theatre. “We are so excit- “Hamilton,” which returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in March depiction of a key episode in to reconsider Pontormo’s artistic ed to present the best of Broadway 2020, tells the story of Alexander Hamilton with a score that blends hip- in the heart of Hollywood.” recognition of Christ’s coming,” evolution at a crucial stage in his hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and musical theater. said Timothy Potts, director of career,” said Davide Gasparotto, Pantages Theatre will play host the Getty Museum. senior curator of paintings at the to the first three shows of the new Organized by the Getty Getty Museum. “It is especially 2019-20 season. Following The record-breaking new musi- March 2020 as an additional event. Museum in conjunction with the moving to think of a great master “Anastasia,” Disney’s “Frozen,” cal “Mean Girls,” based on the hit Season ticket holders who purchase Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence like Pontormo working at the last year’s biggest Broadway musi- film, will continue the Broadway in a 2019-20 season package will and the Morgan Library & height of his skill during such a cal hit, will cast an icy spell across Hollywood season at the Dolby have priority access to “Hamilton.” Museum in New York, the exhi- tumultuous period, when his city Los Angeles during the holiday Theatre. Other shows at the Dolby The Pantages is located at 6233 bition looks into Pontormo’s was under siege. His elegant and season. Donna Summer, the disco Theatre include Jimmy Buffett’s Hollywood Blvd. The Dolby innovative oeuvre as a painter accomplished work from this era icon with the voice from heaven, “Escape to Margaritaville,” Lerner Theatre is located at 6801 both of devotional subjects and of is imbued with a compelling vul- will have her story come to life in & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady,” “The Hollywood Blvd. For information portraits. nerability and sentiment.” the most electric way possible Spongebob Musical” and “The and season ticket packages, visit Over 6 feet tall, “Visitation” The Getty Museum is located when “Summer: The Donna Band’s Visit.” hollywoodpantages.com/season- depicts Mary’s meeting with her at 1200 Getty Center Drive. For Summer Musical” makes its L.A. Finally, “Hamilton” will return to packages or broadwayinholly- cousin, Saint Elizabeth, when information, visit getty.edu. debut. Los Angeles at the Pantages in wood.com, or call (866)755-2929.

Gallery delves into Hollywood history TAG Gallery presents “Hooray Pacific” to noir classics “Sorry, ShowThe Natural explores History Museum humananimals, affecting influences their evolution highlighting on humanity’snature long his- for Hollywood,” a new exhibition Wrong Number” and “Strangers on of Los Angeles County and the and survival. Artist Richard Pell tory of influencing natural featuring artist Brian Reed as he a Train.” Center for PostNatural History in has made it his project to collect, processes. Specimens include a pays homage to classic Hollywood Brian, who hails from Canada, Pittsburgh, presents the tempo- record and study examples of 3D photo of goats that produce films, on view from Feb. 19 to has made Los Angeles his home for rary exhibition “That was then. these post-natural organisms spider’s silk in their milk, a pho- March 16. An opening reception the past 24 years. The cinema has This is now.,” a history of post- through his organization, the tograph printed on a living will be held on Feb. 23 from 6-9 inspired him to create an array of natural selection, now open Center for PostNatural History. biofilm of bacteria and a 1,500- p.m. paintings that showcase his love of through Sunday, April 28. “That was then. This is now.” year-old corn cob. The Natural Reed’s canvases evoke some of film. For thousands of years, features post-natural specimens History Museum is located at 900 the great and not-so-great TAG Gallery is located at 5458 humans have intentionally altered from both the center’s collection Exhibition Blvd. For information Hollywood films, from light musi- Wilshire Blvd. For information, the genes of certain plants and and the museum’s collection, and tickets, visit nhm.org. cals such as “Les Girls” and “South visit taggallery.net. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 February 14, 2019

‘Alita’ champions the uncanny valley, the writing goes robotic I’m tired. So very tired. And ative sci-fi setting. films like “Alita: Battle Angel” And with director Robert do little to quell the rage that Rodriguez (“Sin City,” brews in my soul at 3 a.m. when “Desperado”) and writer-producer Baby B decides my chest is the James Cameron, watchability is only suitable bed he needs. So hardly an impossible goal. My when I see a trailer with an array optimism, once again, fails me. of red flags – corny visual effects, To start, why does every futuris- Asian representation? Here we go weak one-liners, creepy CGI eyes tic dystopia, based on again, repeating the sins of that dip too far into the uncanny manga/anime, embrace a post- “Dragonball: Evolution,” “Death valley – I still hold onto a modest racial future built on new techno- Note” and “Ghost in the Shell.” hope of a brief escape into a cre- prejudices and completely remove It’s almost inhuman how frequently this occurs. Alas, a combination photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox of bad writing and systemic preju- Alita (Rosa Salazar) uses robotic limbs in her fight for good in the futur- dice isn’t robotic at all but the istic film “Alita: Battle Angel.” most basic of human flaws. Of course, this is hardly shock- ing from a Cameron project, con- fixes people’s cybernetic enemy, Nova, whose presence sidering his visual wonderland appendages), are proficient per- remains a mystery. Following this “Avatar” found a way to project formers. But it really does take a moment of clarity, Alita kills the the going-native white savior into village of A-listers, from Jennifer slave in a dramatic single blow. another solar system. But don’t Connolly and Mahershala Ali to She kills a slave. Apparently, iden- worry: If you’re a person privi- Ed Skrein and a final villain cameo tifying the oppression of others leged enough to still enjoy such (just look it up on your own), to doesn’t come with empathy or at insulting flicks, “Alita” fails in make something so phoned in, least an alternative to violence. other ways too. devoid of human emotion. Now, let’s discuss that CGI. Execution of the premise is What is this film? It starts as a From trailer No. 1, Alita’s big eyes sloppy. Cyborgs, robotic limbs, a journey of discovery, Alita enjoy- are the star. A Disney character corrupt underbelly and – sure, ing every bit of her new surround- birthed from a graphics team’s col- why not – robo-games. Wanna ings in Iron City, including the lective nightmare, those eyes will learn more about this futuristic film’s primary MacGuffin, a sky singlehandedly kill the film’s wasteland? Our cyborg Alita city called Zalem everyone covets. chances of reaching a wider audi- photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox (Rosa Salazar) is a blank slate, But the doc has a secret life as a ence. As for other digital charac- entirely unencumbered by memo- bounty hunter, complete with the ters, the visual design works much Rosa Salazar star as the title character in “Alita: Battle Angel,” a new film ries sure to erupt from her psyche epic name “Hunter-Warrior.” After better in manga pages or 2D ani- from director Robert Rodriguez and writer-producer James Cameron. during key moments. And she that, Alita wants to start a revolu- mation. Here, attempts to blend inquires about everything around tion to get all the have-nots to human and digital components her, prompting plenty of exposito- Zalem. Finally, she joins those overstep, siding with campy more ry characters – cue heartthrob robo-games, subbing out her nor- than believable. Hugo (Keean Johnson) and his mal feet for roller blades. “Alita” plays like a bad video Buddhist imagery and figures checkered occupation – to fill in It then it returns to that revolu- game with little concern for flow, our battle angel and uninitiated tion bit. Speaking of poorly cohesion or logic. Again, I’m tired. spectators along the way. thought-out moments: During a And films that waste a fun on view at Japan Foundation Sure, Salazar and Christoph climactic confrontation, Alita real- premise, phoning in the writing in The Japan Foundation, Los not devotional pieces, nor are they Waltz, as Alita’s cybersurgeon Dr. izes her foe is not the primary service of visual effects, are a spe- Angeles presents “Takuma facsimiles of extant Buddhist Dyson Ido (he philanthropically enemy but a “slave” to the real cial kind of tired standard. Kamine: Myо̄-о̄ in the Shell, iconography; rather, Kamine’s Interpretations of Buddhist exhaustive studies of Buddhist Sculpture,” a new exhibition scriptures and fascination with exploring Buddhist imagery, now robotic protectors, such as gun- on view through March 9. dams, informed these deeply per- WeHo exhibit When Kamine first encountered sonal iterations. the images of Buddhist guardian The exhibition will feature a deities as a child, he was filled with selection of Kamine’s sculptures, recounts awe and fear. As a working artist including representations of the now, Kamine has crystallized those Five Great Wisdom Kings. initial emotions into figures which The Japan Foundation is located history of borrow elements from Japanese at 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. animation and comics. They are For information, visit jflalc.org. Beverly Park West Hollywood’s Arts Division unveiled its newest art exhibit, “Remembering Beverly Park,” on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room. The exhibit features 20 images of the amusement park, which operated from 1943 through 1974 at the corner of Beverly and La Cienega boulevards, where the Beverly Center is currently located. The photographs are from the new book, “Beverly Park: The Kiddieland that Inspired Walt Disney,” by author and historian Jay Jennings. Information for the book was sourced from the personal archives of Beverly Park owner Dave Bradley. Beverly Park was a fun family destination known as a gathering place for birthday parties. It was also popular for celebrity sight- ings and attractions including a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, roller coaster and boat rides. The exhibit will be on view on photo courtesy of Japan Foundation, Los Angeles the first floor of the West Hollywood Library, 625 N. San Japanese animation and comics blend with Buddhist sculptures in a new Vicente Blvd. For information, exhibition at Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. visit weho.org/arts. 24 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

DidiDidi Hirsch, Hirsch with the unveils help of new Suicide Prevention Center Melissa Rivers, Ronda Rousey and 60 survivors of suicide loss or attempts, unveiled its new state- of-the-art suicide prevention center on Feb. 7. The 14,156-square-foot center expands the organization’s national reach by nearly doubling the number of people answering its 24/7 English/Spanish crisis line, a key member of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The center will now also photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills add in-person therapy for individuals and families, support groups for teens bereaved by a loss and certified training for mental photo courtesy of Guttman Associates PR & Marketing health professionals to the array Beverly Hills’ Music in the Mansion of services it already provides, hope. As of now, we know of no survivors of suicide loss or such as support groups through- other standalone facility that attempts, that will be on the side welcomes ‘Guitarist and the Soprano’ out Southern California for peo- bears Suicide Prevention Center of the building’s exterior. Music in the Mansion Concert performing music from American ple who have attempted or lost on the exterior of the building. The painting was made possi- Series features “Romantic Pairings – composers, including a song cycle someone to suicide. Pamela Kluft, Beverly Hills ble by the generous support of the Guitarist and the Soprano” with set to letters from famous com- The signage of the building, resident and vice chair of the Pamela Kluft. She dedicates the Anastasia Milliaras and Aaron Hass, posers, poetry from cowboys of the naming it the “Suicide Prevention board of directors at Didi Hirsch, project to her sister, Beth Hess, and Laurel Irene and Jaxon Williams 19th century in the United States and Center” was also unveiled. The was in attendance and helped who died by suicide in 2012. on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at more. sign tells the community the cen- unveil a painting designed by Ed For information, visit didi- Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Music in the Mansion Concert ter is a resource of healing and Massey and painted by over 60 hirsch.org. Doheny Estate. Series is sponsored by the city of Music in the Mansion Concert Beverly Hills Community Services Series brings the finest in solo and Department, and has been bringing chamber music entertainment every the finest performances in solo and month, from January through June chamber music entertainment since to the intimate setting of Greystone 1994. ParkThe Carol Bove,sculpture “IO” sculpture sculpture, to be on Feb. temporarily 19, the day of removed Mansion in Beverly Hills. Performances are held the third in Beverly Gardens Park on the the sculpture removal, and on the Milliaras and Hass perform origi- Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at block between Rodeo and North day of sculpture re-installation nal repertoire for voice and guitar, as Greystone Mansion & Gardens with Beverly drives will be removed (exact date to be determined), well as transcriptions from piano. the exception of the iPalpiti Festival, temporarily while the city con- Parkway sidewalk will be closed The repertoire originally written for which will take place on Wednesday, structs a new concrete base and to pedestrian traffic between guitar and voice is more obscure and July 17, in the evening. For more landscaping to enhance public Rodeo and North Beverly drive. showcases song cycles that are information on Music in the safety and to protect the artwork. Parkway street traffic will be par- rarely heard, while the transcriptions Mansion, view The construction area will be tially closed, reduced to a single reinterpret classic art song with the beverlyhills.org/musicinthemansion. restricted with a fence, however, lane. Directional signs will be unique sound of the guitar-voice Advance ticket purchase is recom- the park will be accessible to the posted. Closures will last no more duo. mended. Greystone Mansion is public at all times. Construction than eight hours on these two days. Irene, vocal artist, and Williams, located at 905 Loma Vista Drive. For begins Feb. 19 and is anticipated As with all construction pro- classical guitar, are known for their information and tickets, visit bever- to conclude on or before April 1. jects, completion date is subject to captivating performances and extra- lyhills.org/musicinthemansion, or “IO” will also undergo minor change and updates will be posted musical expression. They will be call (310)285-6850. refurbishment at this time. to the city’s website at beverly- To allow for hauling of the hills.org. photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills

Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo Bruno Mars to perform at annual

DodgersThe Los Angeles Foundation Dodgers Dreamfields Gala programs. Past Blue Foundation announced its fifth Diamond galas have contributed to anniversary Blue Diamond Gala will strengthened infrastructure, growth in take place on Wednesday, June 12, at programs and increased fundraising. Dodger Stadium and will feature a The Dodgers Foundation now concert by world-renowned musician serves more than 10,000 youth through Bruno Mars. Dodgers RBI, and impacts over The evening will kick off with a 300,000 youth through Dodgers star-studded blue carpet and pre- Dreamfields – with 24 of 50 fields show dinner party, followed by two completed in the last five years alone. hours of entertainment and post-show The foundation has pledged to build an food trucks, all to celebrate the impact- additional 25 fields in the next 15 years. ful work being done year-round by the “We are so proud to be marking the foundation. fifth anniversary of our Blue Diamond Since inception, the Dodgers Gala, an event that has continued to Foundation has invested over $25 mil- flourish each year, and raise funds for lion into the Los Angeles community the instrumental work that the Los in the form of direct programs and Angeles Dodgers Foundation is doing grant making to local organizations, in our communities,” said Mark impacting millions of children. Walter, Dodger owner and chairman Proceeds from the Blue Diamond Gala of the foundation’s board. will directly impact the foundation’s For information, visit Dodgers RBI and Dodgers dodgers.com/gala. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 February 14, 2019

Duran faces calls to step down as WeHo mayor Jonathan Weedman said he was only former council deputy, and his term Candidates gather for forum From page 1 aware of Tong’s complaint. runs through 2020. From page 1 ing the necessary resources. “He cares profoundly about this “I’m not going to resign, I’ve done “The issue is not resources,” organization and its work,” nothing wrong,” Duran said. Horvath said. “We ask that ques- formance, Duran said it was too far Weedman said of Duran. “He has Councilman John Heilman did not tion as a council every time we back to remember. Duran did say he been accused of something that, as far respond to a request for comment. The annual homeless count last have a public safety update. We ask once “said something offensive” to as I know, was not found to be credi- West Hollywood resident Robert month underscored the countywide it of the sheriff’s department, we Fiberon at a chorus rehearsal – that ble.” Oliver resigned from his post as vice issues caused by homelessness. In ask it of the fire department, we ask “he needed to lighten up and get Weedman has faced an accusation chair of the Public Safety West Hollywood, where the home- it of code enforcement. It’s not that laid.” He said he apologized, but of unwanted sexual activity by a cho- Commission on Monday because less population has hovered around the city is not giving resources to couldn’t recall when the incident took rus member in his early 20s, but cho- “the silence was deafening” from his 100 over the last two years, based public safety.” place. rus leaders said an outside investiga- fellow commissioners, the City on county data, the issue has large- James Duke Mason, another Duran denies two other accusa- tor concluded there had been no Council and throughout the city in the ly been concentrated near Plummer member of the Lesbian and Gay tions. Jason Tong, a part-time wrongdoing. He and Duran both said immediate aftermath of the allega- Park, along Santa Monica Advisory Board, said the city needs employee of the chorus, alleged that the accusations are part of a larger tions. He said the multiple allegations Boulevard near La Brea Avenue to make sure there’s geographic Duran placed a hand inside Tong’s hostility toward the chorus’ old guard warrant calls for Duran’s resignation. and other areas on the east side. uniformity in the city’s response to waistband. An outside investigator about the musical direction of the “When you are an elected official, “It’s obviously a very complicat- calls from residents. did not find any corroborating evi- group, with the unexpected departure you have to hold yourself to a higher ed issue,” said Lauren Meister, one “They do a great job and they do dence, according to Duran and two of the chorus artistic director and standard,” he said. of three incumbents defending their their best, but maybe there needs to chorus leaders. Another was made by three of the last four shows losing The three Facebook posts from seats. “We have outreach teams be a conversation about how we’re Brian Phillip Nichoalds, who also money. He also said “everybody has Duran’s colleagues were posted at that go out there and let people allocating resources, making sure made an allegation that Duran put his their own definition of what is appro- approximately the same time. know what the services are, but if that my apartment on De Longpre hand inside Nichoalds waistband. priate,” and those differences among Duran said he plans to complain to they don’t want to accept services, and Fountain doesn’t get more of a Duran said both accusations are members may have factored into the the district attorney’s office Public they don’t have to. We can’t force response versus homes on the east untrue. accusations. Integrity Unit that they violated the it.” side,” he said. “You can say a lot about me, but Duran is stepping down as board Brown Act, a California law that She added that the county needs Another member of the Lesbian sexual assault is not something I do,” chair of the Gay Men’s Chorus later restricts elected officials from dis- to use its resources, including and Gay Advisory Board, Marquita he said in an interview with the this year, which he said he had cussing public business in undis- recently passed bond measures Thomas, added that better record Beverly Press, reiterating that none of already decided before the public closed meetings. West Hollywood dedicated to addressing homeless- keeping could help aid the depart- the allegations have been proven. allegations. On Tuesday, West City Attorney Mike Jenkins said in ness, to bolster the efforts of cities. ment. Gay Men’s Chorus board member Hollywood City Council members an email that “the statements reflect Sepi Shyne, a candidate and “We need to really have a con- Diane Abbitt, who leads its human Lindsey Horvath, John D’Amico and the individual views of each coun- member of the city’s Lesbian and versation with the sheriff’s depart- resources committee, said she was Lauren Meister each made Facebook cil member and are not the result of Gay Advisory Board, said there ment about keeping a record of only aware of Tong’s complaint, posts calling for Duran to give up his a coordinated effort.” should be kiosks to help connect every person who comes into the because she fields complaints from title as mayor, which rotates among Jenkins added that Duran’s the city’s homeless population with station regardless of whether or not employees of the chorus, not from council members each year. If he “activities outside of and unrelated resources. there’s a report. You can’t manage volunteer singers. She said Brian doesn’t, council members can rescind to his duties as a West Hollywood “I would like our homeless to what you don’t measure,” Thomas Tillis, the organization’s membership the title. A voter recall or voluntary elected official are not the responsi- have kiosks where they know said. president, handles complaints from resignation are the only ways he bility of the city.” where to go for services, and Candidates who did not partici- chorus members who are not could be removed from the council. Council members will discuss expand the amount of outreach in pate in the forum were Shawn employees. Tillis did not return a Voters re-elected Duran in 2017, a Duran’s status on the council at their whatever way we can so there’s Davis Mooney, Jack Cline and Eric phone call. Executive Director year after the settlement to Owens, a meeting on Feb. 19. more social workers going out Jon Schmidt. there to speak with homeless peo- Another candidate forum is ple because it takes a lot of time to scheduled for Feb. 20 from 7-9 build trust,” she said. p.m. at Plummer Park. The dead- L.A. Zoo introduces its newborn pudu to media In Plummer Park, where con- line for West Hollywood residents The Los Angeles Zoo announces ing goal to officially name the nerable, threatened and near cerns about homeless people loiter- to register to vote in this election is “Haechan” as the name of its new- fawn Haechan was met within threatened species such as the ing and spending extended periods Feb. 19. born resident, a southern pudu hours of the Facebook announce- pudu, whose wild populations are of time in the public restrooms, born at the L.A. Zoo on Dec 19, ment, with fans making tax- decreasing due to habitat loss. Tom DeMille said he would set up 2018, to first-time parents Steph deductible donations to support “The zoo’s animal naming pro- a Red Cross tent. and Mario. wildlife conservation. gram provides groups and individ- “Let’s wash their feet,” said Haechan will make his media “Due to Haechan and NCT fans’ uals an opportunity to develop a Demille, a longtime community activist. “I’m Catholic, let’s wash debut on Jan. 24, from 9-10 a.m., overwhelming enthusiasm, this deeper connection with a zoo resi- “It’s obviously a with an animal keeper available campaign raised over $2,500 in dent while supporting the zoo’s their feet. Let’s wash their feet, let’s for interviews. support of our conservation animal acquisition fund, which get them new clothes, let’s screen very complicated The L.A. Zoo launched a efforts,” said Kait Hilliard, vice promotes vital wildlife preserva- them, let’s vaccinate them, let’s put issue. We have Facebook fundraiser to name the president of marketing at the tion and breeding projects here and them on their way.” pudu, with fans and followers of Greater Los Angeles Zoo around the world,” said Eugenia Several candidates mentioned outreach teams both the L.A. Zoo and K-pop star Association. “We are thrilled to Vasels, vice president institutional the high cost of living many West that go out there Hollywood residents face and the Lee Dong-hyuck, a.k.a. Haechan see this groundswell of support advancement at the Greater Los and let people of the band NCT, taking particular and excitement, and we can’t wait Angeles Zoo Association. “Key to need for more affordable housing, interest in the zoo’s newest off- to introduce our newest resident to our conservation work here at the in addition to housing for the know what the spring, a petite deer species from the Los Angeles community.” zoo is our ability to acquire or homeless. services are, but “Let’s build the housing that we South America. The Facebook fundraiser set a move animals from other institu- if they don’t want Over the years, fans of K-pop goal of $2,000 to name the pudu tions accredited by the Association need to house the population that star Haechan have given him the newborn Haechan, which was sur- of Zoos and Aquariums, which already lives here,” said Brendan to accept ser- moniker “pudu” due to his likeness passed with 192 individual donors allows us to contribute to healthy Hood, a West Hollywood resident since 2010. “For the more tough vices, they don’t to this adorable little animal, even contributing a total of $2,687. insurance populations of species have to. We can’t sharing their own fan art and photo The proceeds go to supporting that face a variety of threats in the cases, for the people who do have comparisons online. The fundrais- conservation of endangered, vul- wild.” mental health issues or substance force it.” abuse issues, it’s going to take a much bigger investment from all of us.” -Lauren Meister, incumbent Candidates also discussed the councilwoman and sheriff’s department, and whether candidate, on Beverly Hills Bar Association honors Collins and Sager the city should revisit the possibili- homelessness The Beverly Hills Bar named for the former California advocates of fairness and equal ty of starting its own police force. Association, heralded for champi- Supreme Court chief justice who access to justice.” Mayor Pro Tempore John oning access to justice, an inde- retired in 2011 and was its first Justice Collins was appointed to D’Amico, running for his third pendent judiciary and the rule of recipient. Sager, who has special- Division Four of the Second term, tempered the notion “that we law, honors two legal stalwarts at ized in media and entertainment District Court of Appeal in 2014. could invent a police department its ninth annual “BHBA Litigation litigation for more than 30 years, In 1994, she was appointed U.S. that would do everything the police Awards Dinner” – Justice Audrey receives the Excellence in District Court judge for the department we have is doing but B. Collins, associate justice of Advocacy Award, which honors a Central District of California and somehow do it better for less Answers from page 21 Division Four of the Second trial lawyer whose case successes served as chief judge from 2009 to money, without a sheriff’s station, District of the California Court of have resulted from expert legal 2012. without any of the infrastructure, Appeal, and leading trial lawyer skills, unique trial strategy and Kelli Sager represents televi- with none of the support from Kelli Sager, partner of Davis courtroom teamwork, and who sion and radio broadcasters, cable downtown.” Wright Tremaine LLP. The dinner also gives back to the community. companies, newspapers, maga- Incumbent Councilwoman is on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 5:30 “The Beverly Hills Bar zines, motion picture producers, Lindsey Horvath mentioned the p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Association is pleased to recog- web publishers and internet com- lack of continuity in the depart- Angeles at Beverly Hills. Justice nize Justice Collins and Kelli panies, and others in all areas of ment, with the city again searching Collins, noted for her outstanding Sager for their far-reaching impact media and entertainment litigation, for a new captain following the public service and dedication to in the legal field and exemplary including privacy, defamation, promotion and departure of Sergio advancing the legal profession, record of public service,” said access, internet law, and copyright Aloma. The council, she added, has receives the Ronald M. George BHBA President LaVonne and trademark law. always been committed to provid- Award for Judicial Excellence, Lawson. “They are dedicated For information, visit bhha.org. 26 February 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

NRA ties with L.A. coming into further scrutiny Temple is a ‘modern masterpiece’ From page 1 From page 1 played there along with performances and lectures.” Wilshire Boulevard Temple is “We are calling it a modern also partnering with the approving the ordinance. One hundred masterpiece,” said Jamie Geller, Annenberg Foundation on a pairs of shoes were placed on South campaign associate for Wilshire space in the pavilion for a center Lawn steps at City Hall to symbolize Boulevard Temple. “It’s going to on “purposeful aging.” The cen- the 100 victims who lose their lives be such an eye-catcher. If you ter for seniors will offer pro- each day because of gun violence. drive down Wilshire Boulevard, grams on wellness, creativity, Suzanne Verge, president of the Los there is nothing like it.” tech exploration, social connec- Angeles chapter of the Brady The pavilion project has been tions, community engagement Campaign, said she knows the tragedy in the planning stages for the and financial education. past several years with the tem- “In all of my philanthropic gun violence causes. She lost her photo by Edwin Folven brother Eugene at the hands of a gun- ple raising money through a cap- work, I’ve tried to focus not just One-hundred pairs of shoes representing the number of victims who die man in 1978 and still has painful ital campaign. It is the final on giving, but on innovating. memories. each day in the United States because of gun violence were placed on component in a master plan at That’s why I was so excited to “My brother was 18 years old when the steps at City Hall during a rally prior to the City Council approving an the temple’s Glazer campus in be a part of this new community he was shot and killed in Santa ordinance requiring contractors to disclose ties to the NRA. Koreatown that included reno- center,” Annenberg Foundation Monica. My brother was dating this vations to the historic sanctuary Board Chair, President and CEO girl who knew this guy and they were ordinance will help identify them Volokh said in a statement posted on and the temple’s two schools, Wallis Annenberg said. staying the weekend at his house. He going forward. his website. “The ordinance violates the construction of a new park- “Americans are living longer shot my bother and held the gun on Requests for comment to the NRA the First Amendment just because of ing structure and the opening of than ever before. That’s a won- her,” Verge said. “It’s something you and its local representative, the its disclosure requirement alone. And the Karsh Family Social Service derful thing. It also presents us never forget. Nobody should have to California Rifle and Pistol it also invites First Amendment dis- Center, where health care, class- with an important challenge: go through this.” Association, were not answered. crimination lawsuits by individual es and social service programs how to make those longer lives The ordinance will require contrac- O’Farrell said he expects the NRA to contractors who are denied contracts are provided to the community. meaningful and purposeful, so tors, through a signed affidavit, to dis- file a lawsuit against the city over the after they disclose that they deal with The Audrey Irmas Pavilion older Americans can keep learn- close connections with the NRA. If ordinance but has consulted with the the NRA, just as an employer asking will be the first building in Los ing, growing and giving back. In ties to the organizations are disclosed, city attorney’s office, which has applicants to disclose their religion Angeles by Pritzker Prize-win- my view, this community center the city reserves the right to end the assured him the ordinance will with- would invite religious discrimination ning architect Rem Koolhaas can do an enormous amount to contract. Councilman Paul Krekorian, stand legal challenges. The new ordi- lawsuits by applicants who aren’t and OMA partner Shohei engage and stimulate older 2nd District, chair of the council’s nance follows previous laws requiring hired.” Shigematsu. It will include a Angelenos.” Budget and Finance Committee, contractors to disclose ties with any O’Farrell defended the ordinance new chapel and terrace, grand Koolhaas, whom Geller helped initiate the policy. entities with links to construction of a and said he is aware of the NRA’s con- ballroom, meeting rooms, per- described as “rock star” archi- “Every day in America, thousands border wall or slavery. tention that the new law violates its formance spaces and a rooftop tect, and Shigematsu designed of lives are cut short or changed forev- “I applaud Councilman O’Farrell’s right to free speech. sky garden with panoramic the new pavilion with sweeping er by gun violence,” Krekorian said. leadership on the ordinance requiring “There has been a letter sent to the views. The pavilion is intended windows that will create “People are fed up with the carnage, city contractors to disclose sponsor- City Council from the NRA claiming to be an inspiring gathering exchanges between the indoors and they can no longer sit idly by and ship of the National Rifle that this ordinance violates the First place for the entire community, and outdoors. ignore this epidemic. We’ve seen an Association,” said Los Angeles City Amendment. Here’s what I would say hosting religious and cultural “The facade itself is so out- incredible surge in activism since the Attorney Mike Feuer. “The ordinance to that, ‘We have our rights of free activities and performances, said standing. Just the outside alone tragic shooting at Marjorie Stoneman appropriately advances a level of speech as well,’” O’Farrell said. “The Senior Rabbi Steven Leder. with the amount of windows. Douglas High School last February. transparency all of us should support.” public has a right to know, and of “In creating the Audrey Irmas During the daytime, light will People across the nation are organiz- However, some legal experts ques- course the NRA is suing because that’s Pavilion, we sought a design that come through the windows and ing to demand action and shift tioned the constitutionality of the ordi- what they do. There is one common would not only create much- create an array of images on the America’s gun politics. But the NRA nance. UCLA law professor Eugene denominator that is evidenced by vio- needed new facilities, but also floor,” Geller said. “It’s going to continues to spend millions of dollars Volokh said prior rulings by the U.S. lence everywhere in our inner cities, embody the vision and intention be stunning.” to influence the democratic process Supreme Court call the city’s law into by these mass shootings, by the now of our congregation to be a Shigematsu said the building and thwart common sense gun safety question. 100 deaths by gun violence every day. dynamic part of the 21st-century will be like no other along reforms that would keep the public “The Supreme Court has made The common denominator to halting, spiritual and cultural conversa- Wilshire Boulevard. safe.” clear [in O’Hare Truck Service, Inc. v. blocking all efforts to curb those statis- tion that is Los Angeles,” Leder “We wanted to focus on com- The ordinance will apply to new City of Northlake (1997)] that the First tics is the NRA. So, of course, they are added. “We are thrilled with the municating the energy of gather- contractors and has exemptions for Amendment generally bans the gov- threatening a lawsuit because that’s dramatic, beautiful and function- ing and exchange. The Audrey entities with contracts involving pen- ernment from “retaliat[ing] against a what they do. Before this even moved al design created by Rem Irmas Pavilion is an active ges- sion funds and city trust money or contractor, or a regular provider of ser- forward, I received the information Koolhaas and Shohei ture, shaped by respectful moves bond proceeds. O’Farrell said he does vices, for the exercise of rights of polit- and the opinion [from the city attor- Shigematsu, and can’t wait to away from the surrounding his- not know of any existing contractors ical association,’ precisely what the ney] that we are standing on firm legal see it realized. We are deeply toric buildings, reaching out who may have ties to the NRA but the ordinance implicitly threatens,” ground.” indebted to Audrey Irmas and onto Wilshire Boulevard to cre- the many other contributors who ate a new presence,” Shigematsu have made this project possi- added. “We are excited to work ble.” with Wilshire Boulevard Temple Geller said Irmas, a philan- to create a new anchor for the thropist, art collector and long- community at large.“ Fulln cast announced for ‘Ragtime: The Musical’ time temple member, donated Koolhaas said the new pavil- Free or discounted landmark theatrical event for Los The production features Zachery $30 million for the new building ion will build on the temple’s Angeles once again.” Ford (“Camelot” at Pasadena that will bear her name. The history while moving it toward tickets will be available Based on the novel “Ragtime” Playhouse, “Spamalot” at Wynn money was generated through the future. at many top museums by E. L. Doctorow, “Ragtime: Casino) as Father, Katherine the sale of her Cy Twombly “When so many things seem The Musical” is written by McDonough (“Mary Poppins” and painting, “Untitled [New York to be pulling us farther apart and attractions in L.A. Terrence McNally, and composed “My Fair Lady” at Musical City],” an example from the from each other, the temple is an Pasadena Playhouse, the state by Stephen Flaherty with lyrics Theatre West) as Evelyn Nesbit, artist’s “Blackboard” series. The institution that brings the city theater of California, will trans- by Lynn Ahrens. This production Iara Nemirovsky (first national artwork was sold at auction in closer together in peace,” form the historic theater with an all is directed by David Lee with tour of School of Rock) as Little 2015 for $70.5 million, and $30 Koolhaas said. “I congratulate new version of “Ragtime: The choreography by Mark Esposito Girl, Valerie Perri (Broadway million was donated to Wilshire my partner Shohei for his leader- Musical” as it returns to Los and musical direction by Darryl National Tours of Evita, Jerome Boulevard Temple. The temple ship of this project, which we Angeles more than two decades Archibald. Robbins’ Broadway, off- is still raising money for the hope will become a home for after its premiere at the Shubert The cast of “Ragtime: The Broadway’s “Diamonds”) as pavilion, with $74 million gen- reflection, love and communi- Theatre. Musical” is led by Clifton Emma Goldman, Dylan Saunders erated to date. ty.” With 21 actors and a 16-piece Duncan (Broadway’s “The Play (“King Charles lll” at Pasadena “I am so pleased and happy orchestra, this is one of the most That Goes Wrong,” off- Playhouse, AMC’s “Turn: that the pavilion is finally com- ambitious productions in the Broadway’s “Carmen Jones”) as Washington Spies”) as Younger ing to fruition,” Irmas said ahead playhouse’s recent history. Coalhouse and Shannon Warne Brother, Benjamin Schrader of a ground-breaking ceremony “In all of my “We’re thrilled to be producing (Guinevere in “Camelot” at (Broadway’s The Book of for the project in November. “It philanthropic one of the largest-scale projects Pasadena Playhouse, directed by Mormon, Ragtime, Avenue Q) as is something I have dreamed work, I’ve tried to in our history,” said Danny David Lee; Baz Luhrmann’s “La Harry Houdini, and Luké Barbato about for the last couple of years Feldman, Pasadena Playhouse Boheme” at the Ahmanson Smith (Debbie Allen’s Freeze and I am thrilled to be part of focus not just on producing artistic director. “Not Theatre, Ovation recipient) as Frame…Stop the Madness at The this.” giving, but on only have we assembled a verita- Mother. The production also stars Wallis Annenberg and The Geller said the pavilion will innovating.” ble fleet of actors, designers and Bryce Charles (“The Book of Kennedy Center) as Little Boy. seat up to 1,000 people, and the musicians to bring this musical to Mormon” national tour, “Blues in Tickets for “Ragtime: The space can be scaled down to life, with visionary director the Night” at Wallis Annenberg Musical” start at $25 and are avail- accommodate 500 people at -Wallis Annenberg, David Lee at the helm, but we are Center) as Sarah and Marc able at pasadenaplayhouse.org, by tables. Annenberg Foundation pleased that this production will Ginsburg (Ovation nominee: Che phone at (626)356-7529. “If you having a bar mitzvah board chair, president employee over 100 LA-based in “Evita” at Cabrillo Music The theater is located at 39 S. El or a wedding, we will be able to and CEO theater artists. 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