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Volume 27 No. 27 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities July 6, 2017 Condo conversion approved Beverly Hills city and school district agree on two-month extension for JPA despite residents’of the keyobjections metrics used by the city n to approve the conversion, and to The two sides will The Los Angeles City Council deny an appeal against it. A greater- continue to work out a last Friday voted 11-2 to allow two than 5 percent vacancy rate for the buildings with nine rental units to surrounding area would have pre- long-term agreement be converted into an eight-unit con- cluded the conversion, but city offi- dominium building at 118-126 N. cials said it was below that thresh- Flores St. old. The city of Beverly Hills and Tenant activists objected to one See Condos page 25 the Beverly Hills Unified School District have agreed to a two- month extension to their Joint Powers Agreement, which allows for city usage of district facilities. The agreement, formed in 1978, provides for over 90 hours of community use every day, according to the city. Its current terms photo by Gregory Cornfield were set to expire on June 30. A Joint Powers Agreement allows The track and field at Beverly Hills High School have been used for a public entities to form partner- number of programs under the Joint Powers Agreement. ships for programs and services, among other possible functions. tive outcome within the two- to discuss the possibility of a six- Mayor Lili Bosse said via email month extension,” she said. “The month extension. The district had that she hopes the two sides will city and schools have always had publicly stated it was seeking a reach a long-term agreement a wonderful partnership and I one-year extension. The two sides know we will reach a win-win for agreed on two months as they photo by Luke Harold before the extension expires. “I am extremely optimistic and both.” review more information. Residents of the property, located at 118-126 N. Flores St., had been hopeful that we will reach a posi- The City Council met last week evicted from their rental units through the Ellis Act. See JPA page 26

n O’Farrell, Ryu opposed HollywoodSettlement in development cut down to size lawsuit reduces height fast-tracking ofquick DWP process vote as precedent for of Sunset Boulevard future agreements. building The Los Angeles City Council “Is this a template that we may last week approved raises for ten use into the future?” O’Farrell bargaining units represented by the asked. “Because I believe other bar- A new office building proposed International Brotherhood of gaining units will assert that it is.” at the corner of Sunset Boulevard Electrical Workers, Local 18, a Richard Llewellyn, interim city and Bronson Avenue in union of the Department of Water administrative officer, said that Hollywood will be reduced by and Power. future negotiations would not be two stories under a settlement The 11-3 vote will give workers compromised. reached on June 22 in a lawsuit raises of at least 13 percent, and as “Each bargaining unit presents its filed by the AIDS Healthcare much as approximately 22 percent own challenges and must be con- Foundation (AHF) against devel- by October 2021. sidered individually,” he said. oper Hudson Pacific Properties. Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, In DWP’s case, according to city The building, known as Epic, 13th District, David Ryu, 4th officials, the main challenge has been newly minted workers – each was proposed to be 15 stories, but photo by Edwin Folven District, and Mike Bonin, 11th one level of office space and one District, were the dissenting votes, one costing $500,000 to train – level of parking has been elimi- Hudson Pacific Properties constructed the Icon building at Sunset taking issue with the truncated defecting to other companies. The nated under the settlement. It will Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue, on the Sunset Bronson Studios lot. timeline and lack of public input. new deal, in part, was designed to be located at 5901 Sunset Blvd., The developer will also build the 13-story Epic building at Sunset “Why, so quickly when there entice them to stay with the city. near the iconic KTLA radio tower. Boulevard and Bronson Avenue. hasn’t been a committee hearing on One of the sticking points The proposed building is one of this, would we vote on this today?” between the two sides for years has many Hudson Pacific Properties Representatives of AHF called development in the city of Los O’Farrell said. been contributions to health care. developments in the area, includ- the settlement a victory against Angeles. We are largely pleased He also noted that when the City Under the new contract, DWP ing the 11-acre Sunset Bronson overdevelopment along Sunset with the concessions and compro- Council approved the contract in workers still won’t make contribu- Studios campus and a 14-story Boulevard and in the surrounding mises that this scaled back design 2013, the process allowed more tions to their health care benefits. office building known as Icon at community. represents,” said AHF president time for scrutiny by city officials “I would question why you Sunset Boulevard and Van Ness “We first filed suit to halt or and residents. Other unions could See Settlement page 26 See DWP page 26 Avenue. scale back one more supersized also cite the raises and relatively 2 July 6, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

in a performance of “Stars & Ballet” on Grace Mitchell Our Life Festival Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m. at the The “Rebel Rebel” concert series at Casey Veggies, Shwayze, Hirie, Nina Hollywood Bowl. The evening features the Hammer Museum kicks off with a Sky and other musical acts will per- performances of works by Tchaikovsky, headlining set from 19-year-old Grace form during the Autry Museum of the Adam and Prokofiev and includes Mitchell on Thursday, July 6 at 6:30 American West’s “Our Life Festival” dancers Misty Copeland, Marcelo p.m. Portland-raised Mitchell com- on Saturday, July 8 from 4 p.m. to Gomes, Sergei Polunin and Natalia bines rhythm and blues, pop and elec- midnight on the museum’s lawn. The Osipova. Tickets start at $1. 2301 N. tronic music. The concert is part of all-ages festival focuses on environ- Highland Ave. hollywoodbowl.com. KCRW’s “Summer Nights” series at mental sustainability and features the Hammer Museum. 10899 Wilshire vendors offering eco-friendly prod- Blvd. events.kcrw.com. ucts and services. General admission starts at $20. 4700 Western Heritage Paint,Works by artistsLove, from Draw Beverly HillsII Way. (323)667-2000, or visit and the surrounding area will be on dis- theautry.org. Jacques Brel play in “Paint, Love, Draw II,” an exhibit by Artists Co-op 7 running TributeOdyssey Theatre Ensemble presents a from Tuesday, July 11 through revival of “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Poetry and Saturday, July 29 at the San Fernando Well and Living Valley Arts & Cultural Center. Works will be featured by Carol Arias, in Paris” running PerformanceEnjoy an evening of poetry and perfor- from Thursday, Patricia Bates, Adria Becker, Margaret mance with Red Hen Press on Sunday, Burnett, Judy Dekel, Beverly July 6 through July 9 at 4 p.m. at The Edye at the Eli Sunday, Aug. 27. Engelberg, Karen Alpert Entous and and Edythe Broad Stage. The perfor- many others. A reception is on July 16 The revue of mance features Belgian singer from 2 to 5 p.m. 18312 Oxnard St., poetry by Brendan Tarzana. (818)885-8306, co-op7.org. and songwriter Constantine and Brel’s music pays T’ai Freedom tribute to his unique genius and his Ford, accompa- vision of romance, humor and moral nied by a Samuel AnyFiligree TheatreNight and EVN Productions conviction. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Beckett–inspired of Austin, Texas present the Los Wednesday through Saturday; 2 and 5 piece for string Angeles premiere of the play, “Any p.m., Sunday. Tickets on July 7 are quartet by com- Night” running from Thursday, July $10; general admission starts at $27 poser Michael Roth. General admis- 13 through on other dates. 2055 S. Sepulveda sion is $35. 1310 Eleventh St., Santa Sunday, July 30 Blvd. (310)477-2055 ext. 2, Monica. thebroadstage.org. odysseytheatre.com. at Sacred Fools Theatre Company. The play was writ- Jack’s Cats ten by Daniel Galka Scheyer’s photo courtesy of Corniche Entertainment West Hollywood’s WeHo Arts program Arnold and and Los Angeles County Supervisor Louie Cruz Beltran returns for a performance on Friday, July 7 at 8:30 Medina Hahn, and Hollywood Sheila Kuehl present “Jack’s Cats” per- The Norton Simon Museum is hold- p.m. at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. Beltran blends Afro-Cuban stars Zac Thomas ing its series “When L.A. Grew Up: forming as part of the “Summer and Marie Fahlgren. It is a psychologi- rhythms with jazz, Latin jazz, pop and rhythm and blues. He has per- Sunday, Galka Scheyer’s Hollywood on the Sounds Concert Series” on cal thriller about love, trust and the formed with artists such as Ray Baretto, Mongo Santamaria, Tito July 9 Eve of World War II” beginning on from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at Kings immeasurable power of the subcon- Friday, July 7 at 5:15 p.m. with a Puente, Francisco Aquabella, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Stevie Road Park. Admission is free. 1000 scious. Showtimes are 8 p.m., screening of “A Midsummer Night’s Wonder and Smokey Robinson. Special guest James Janisse will also Kings Road. weho.org/summersounds. Thursday through Saturday; 5 p.m., Dream.” Max Reinhardt’s Hollywood perform. Admission is $20 with a two-drink or dinner minimum. 6725 W. Sunday. Tickets are $30; $25 for stu- Bowl production of Shakespeare’s “A Sunset Blvd. (323)466-2210, catalinajazzclub.com. dents and seniors. 1076 Lillian Way. Midsummer Night’s Dream” was Cars and Nations (512)496-5208, anynightaustin.com. adapted for the screen by Warner The Petersen Automotive Museum Bros. It stars James Cagney, Mickey invites audiences to “Explorations: minimum, which will be waived for Rooney, Olivia de Havilland and Cars and Nations” on Tuesday, July 11 audience members having dinner. many other notable Hollywood actors Yesterday at 7 p.m. in the museum’s Mullin Comedy and 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. (323)467- and actresses. The series continues on Family Grand Salon. Cars became a and Today 7444, weho.org/arts. Fridays, July 14, 21 and 28. Each film Pioneering trans artist Alexis Del central feature of global economies and CocktailsComedian Bill Devlin’s “Comedy and begins with an introduction by critic Lago will perform her autobiographi- societies in the 21st century. Petersen Cocktails” show returns on David Kipen at 5:15 p.m. The screen- cal cabaret show “Yesterday and Museum education and programs man- Thursday, July ings are free with $12 adult museum Today” on Friday, July 7 and Water is Life ager Jason Hartwig will discuss the 13 at 8 p.m. at the admission. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Saturday, July 8 at Gardenia The West Hollywood Library is hosting relationship between automobiles and Hollywood Im- Pasadena. (626)449-6840, nortonsi- Restaurant and Lounge in West “Water is Life,” a special presentation international affairs, from the infancy prov. Devlin’s mon.org. Hollywood. The performance chroni- about water resources on Saturday, of vehicles to modern day. 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Program puts resources in parks, MotoristsThe Los Angeles warned County about Purple Line Extension work Metropolitan Transportation and keeps them open later Authority (Metro) has announced Mayor Eric Garcetti on June 28 GRYD services, bringing preven- that potholing, piling and instru- kicked off the 10th consecutive tion and intervention work to every mentation work will continue year of “Summer Night Lights” part of the city for the first time. through July 9 near Wilshire and La (SNL), a program that keeps parks A 2016 evaluation report found Cienega boulevards as part of the and recreation centers open later to that 83.4 percent of GRYD clients Purple Line Extension project. provide young people and families decreased their risk of joining a The work will primarily occur with safe places to gather during gang overall. A new study by along the north side of Wilshire summer. researchers at California State Boulevard between La Cienega and “Every family in Los Angeles University, Los Angeles and the San Vicente boulevards. The side- deserves safe places to spend time University of California, Los walk between La Cienega together, have fun with their neigh- Angeles found that GRYD inter- Boulevard and Hamilton Drive will bors, find new opportunities and vention work prevented 185 gang- be intermittently closed through resources, and create strong rela- related violent crimes over a two- Friday. Pedestrian detour signage tionships with the people who year period, including an estimated will be installed and access to 8447 serve them,” Garcetti said. 10 fewer homicides, 175 fewer Wilshire Blvd. will be maintained. “Summer Night Lights has made aggravated assaults and 43.2 per- There will also be intermittent photo courtesy of Metro all of that possible for countless cent fewer gang retaliations. closures to North Hamilton Drive Construction on the Purple Line Extension subway line continues under Angelenos over an incredible Since 2008, there have been and North Gale Drive, north of decking near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. decade of success, and created a more than 5.6 million SNL site vis- Wilshire Boulevard, and a closure model for building stronger com- its for activities ranging from of the east sidewalk on La Cienega munities in cities across America.” healthy cooking classes and sports Boulevard, just north of Wilshire between Crenshaw Boulevard and tation maintenance and excavation SNL is a signature initiative of leagues, to dance and art work- Boulevard, through Friday, July 21. La Brea Avenue as a detour. continues near Wilshire Boulevard the Mayor’s Office of Gang shops. In the local area, SNL is Additionally, northbound La Construction will also occur and La Brea Avenue. Reduction & Youth Development held at Lemon Grove Recreation Cienega Boulevard will be reduced along other parts of the project. Questions or concerns about (GRYD), offering free food and Center in Hollywood. to two lanes intermittently between Potholing continues near Wilshire Purple Line Extension construction activities at 32 city parks. The pro- The program also provides jobs Gregory Way to just north of Boulevard and Western Avenue, activity can be made to the 24-hour gram also connects young people for residents. This year, SNL will Wilshire Boulevard for pot holing potholing and jet grouting is ongo- project hotline at (213)922-6934, or and families with job opportunities employ over 850 Angelenos of all and geotechnical work. The work ing near Wilshire Boulevard and email [email protected] or and other resources. ages, including 352 young people. will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Crenshaw Avenue, and instrumen- visit metro.net. In 2007, then-Councilman Members of the Youth Squad 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., as necessary. Garcetti founded “At the Park receive training in community At the eastern side of the Purple After Dark” in response to a fatal organizing and outreach, how to Line Extension project, westbound shooting near a park. The follow- spot the signs of human trafficking Wilshire Boulevard will be closed ing year, the program was expand- and other services. In addition to between Crenshaw Boulevard and ed as “Summer Night Lights.” free meals, entertainment, sports Mansfield Avenue from Friday, SNL is an essential component and art activities, SNL sites will July 7 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, of the comprehensive GRYD strat- have booths with information on July 9 at 7 a.m. for jet grouting near egy, which includes gang preven- education and job opportunities, Wilshire Boulevard and Highland tion, gang intervention, violence resources for victims of domestic Avenue. Access to Wilshire interruption, community engage- violence and more. Boulevard will be maintained from ment, and juvenile gang reentry For information, visit grydfoun- local streets. Motorists are cau- programs. Garcetti has expanded dation.org. tioned to use Olympic Boulevard Schiff reintroduces bill to regulate youth conversionU.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) therapyBut in centers 2008, the U.S. has reintroduced the Stop Child Government Accountability Office Abuse in Residential Programs for (GAO) documented over 1,300 Teens Act (SCARPTA), a bill to reports of mistreatment by staff at hold residential treatment programs programs in 34 states, including accountable to a set of minimum substantiated accounts of starva- health and safety standards, includ- tion, excessive use of physical ing anti-discrimination protections restraints and isolation, severe ver- for LBGT youth and youth with bal abuse and intimidation, and mental illness. neglectful medical practices. The The bill will also crack down on GAO made clear that the lack of offenders who attempt to move federal oversight and a patchwork abusive facilities across state lines of state regulations has failed to by requiring all states to improve properly license and monitor resi- their licensing and oversight dential facilities, which put an processes. It will also help families already vulnerable population of photo courtesy of Adam Schiff’s Office identify bad programs by requiring children at higher risk for abuse and Congressman Adam Schiff they publicly disclose their licens- death. ing status and history of violations, “Abusive facilities that operate are safe, and provide uninhibited if applicable. under the guise of providing real access to a child abuse reporting “There are hundreds of good res- therapy have no place in our society hotline. Facilities would also be idential treatment programs that and families who turn to residential required to publicly disclose past provide services, which can truly programs for help, often as a last records of child abuse and their help youth recover and transition resort, deserve to know that their state licensing status and prohibit from serious behavioral problems children are safe and in the care of programs from using anything or traumatic experiences,” Schiff professionals,” Schiff said. other than safe and evidence-based said. “But without stronger federal SCARPTA is based on a bill treatments. regulation and oversight, programs championed by Rep. George Miller “It is long past time for the federal that engage in abusive practices (D-Calif.) before his retirement. government to follow California’s will continue to slip through the Miller’s bill was approved twice in lead and finally regulate the for- cracks, leaving behind traumatized the House of Representatives but profit, ‘Troubled Teen’ industry,” and abused children and families.” was not signed into law. Schiff’s said Lorri L. Jean, CEO of the Los Residential treatment programs legislation would prohibit pro- Angeles LGBT Center. “Many of have existed for several decades as grams from withholding food, these facilities and camps commit an option for children with serious water or shelter from a child, horrible physical, mental and sexual mental health issues. Families putting a child in seclusion, and all abuses under the guise of disproven opt for the programs when they are other forms of physical and mental and harmful conversion therapy for in need of more assistance than tra- abuse. It would also require LGBT youth. Sometimes these ditional inpatient mental health ser- licensed medical staff to be present ‘therapies’ even result in death. No vices or intermediate therapy pro- at all times in case of emergencies, purported religious affiliation – grams can provide. Many residen- and require all staff members to be often claimed by these camps – tial treatment programs have suc- properly trained in recognizing and excuse such atrocities. We com- cessfully helped children and ado- responding to signs of child abuse, mend Representative Schiff for his lescents with severe behavioral neglect and mental health crises. continued efforts to protect all problems, drug and alcohol addic- Additionally, it would allow young people, including some of tion, and rehabilitation from a trau- youth to stay in contact with their the most marginalized youth in our matic experience, Schiff said. parents so they know their children country.” 4 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo man arrested for allegedly Mann faces charges for attack on transgender woman Incident occurred in May 2013 near posingn as a registeredheld a license nurse as a licensed voca- Defendant has tional nurse. Hollywood and Vine prior conviction Investigators claim it is not the for similar crime first time Griffin has misrepresented himself. In 2014, the Board of Pretrial proceedings are sched- Vocational Nursing and uled to begin on July 10 for a man Psychiatric Technicians revoked accused of attacking a transgender A West Hollywood resident Griffin’s license because of crimi- woman in Hollywood in 2013, leav- was arrested on June 26 on suspi- nal convictions for receiving ing her seriously injured. cion of identity theft after he stolen property and burglary. Nicol Shakhnazaryan, 25, is allegedly impersonated a regis- The burglary conviction charged with battery with serious tered nurse. stemmed from a case in which bodily injury and assault by means Jeremy Daniel Griffin was Griffin allegedly used the identity likely to produce great bodily photo courtesy of the LAPD arrested by investigators with the of the same registered nurse in the injury. The assault charge also car- A security camera captured images of the suspects allegedly involved in California Department of Saint Louise Regional Hospital ries the special allegation that great a 2013 attack on a transgender woman in Hollywood. One defendant is Consumer Affairs (DCA) after a incident to gain employment at a bodily injury was inflicted on the complaint was received that he medical facility in Marina del Rey, victim. Shakhnazaryan’s first trial scheduled to appear in court on July 10 for pretrial proceedings. was misrepresenting himself. where he then stole property in 2015 ended in a mistrial. Griffin was scheduled to begin belonging to a doctor. Shakhnazaryan was allegedly punched and kicked while on the Hollywood, was taken into custody working as a registered nurse at Griffin initially faced charges of walking along Hollywood ground. Diego sustained a broken on Oct. 23, 2013. Garunts pleaded Saint Louise Regional Hospital in identity theft and false person- Boulevard with three other men at jaw, broken ribs, two fractured eye guilty to a misdemeanor assault Gilroy, California on June 26. ation. He later pleaded no contest approximately 2:15 a.m. on May sockets and other injuries and was count in February. The other sus- He was hired after using the to one felony count of burglary in 31, 2013. They encountered the vic- hospitalized for a week. Images of pects were not charged, as police name of an authentic registered Los Angeles Superior Court. tim, Vivian Diego, near Hollywood the suspects were captured by a determined Shakhnazaryan and nurse, but during the hiring Supervising Investigator James Boulevard and Vine Street. security camera. Garunts were the primary suspects process, presented falsified docu- Ackley said Aya Healthcare and Authorities allege an argument Shakhnazaryan, who was 21 involved in the attack. ments in that nurse’s name to Aya Saint Louise Regional Hospital occurred and Diego walked away. when the attack allegedly occurred, Prosecutors said there was no evi- Healthcare, a company that pro- followed the law in conducting a Minutes later, one of the men ran up was arrested on June 20, 2013 after dence the attack was motivated by vides nurses to hospitals with background check and identifying behind Diego and struck her in the police received an anonymous tip hate. If convicted, Shakhnazaryan staffing deficiencies. Aya Griffin. back of the head, causing her to fall that he was involved in the attack. A faces up to eight years in state Healthcare became suspicious Investigators believe Griffin on the sidewalk. She was allegedly second suspect, Samuel Garunts, of prison. after reviewing the documents may have also misrepresented and reported Griffin to DCA. himself at other medical facilities The defendant was interviewed in Los Angeles and Santa Clara reply to dupe them into providing by investigators last week after he counties. Anyone with informa- information. People should never arrived at the hospital for a shift. tion is urged to contact investiga- D.A. warns about phishing scams click on links in a suspicious email. At that time, authorities learned tor Rod Spaulding, with the DCA The Los Angeles County District mate company or governmental Visit the website or call or email the his true identity. Griffin does not Division of Investigation’s Central Attorney’s Office is warning the department with the goal of stealing purported sender at their known web have a license as a registered Valley Field Office, at (559)244- public about email phishing scams, a victim’s personal information or address or phone number to verify . nurse in California, but previously 5658. which often target seniors. login passwords. They often threat- For information, visit da.lacoun- Perpetrators impersonate a legiti- en victims or claim it is urgent they ty.gov. Celebrity fitness expert convictedCelebrity fitness of expertDUI ain 12-hour WeHo drinking and driving Jacqueline Renee Waddell, also education program. known as Jackie Warner, pleaded Waddell crashed into an electri- no contest on June 28 in connection cal pole near Holloway Drive and with a driving under the influence Hacienda Place in West arrest on Feb. 24 in West Hollywood. The defendant then Hollywood. drove to a nearby convenience Waddell, 48, entered the plea to store where she struck a Los one misdemeanor count of alcohol- Angeles County Sheriff’s related reckless driving. She was Department patrol car driven by a sentenced to two years of summary deputy who tried to detain her, probation and ordered to complete prosecutors added.

Man convicted for murdering formerA defendant Foxwas found executive guilty on to return for sentencing on Sept. 19. July 3 of killing a former Fox exec- Gavin Smith, 57, was last seen on utive whose remains were later dis- May 1, 2012. Creech found his covered in the Angeles National estranged wife with Smith at a park Forest. and assaulted him. Smith’s remains Jurors found John Creech, 44, of were later discovered on Oct. 26, San Fernando, guilty of voluntary 2014. The defendant faces 11 years manslaughter. Creech is scheduled in state prison. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 July 6, 2017

Shaunzi is the L.A. Zoo’s new female Asian elephant The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed in 1983 with another Asian ele- to expand the size of its elephant a 46-year-old female Asian elephant, Kara. The two females were herd and Shaunzi will add flexibil- phant named Shaunzi on June 27 companions until Kara’s death on ity to the group dynamic and pro- after the elephant was transferred June 7. Not wanting Shaunzi to vide more social options among from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. remain alone, the Fresno Chaffee the elephants, he said. Until Shaunzi traveled the 215 miles Zoo asked the Los Angeles Zoo to Shaunzi joined the herd, the zoo from Fresno to Los Angeles in a provide the female elephant with a had two female Asian elephants, specially designed crate, and was home. Tina and Jewel, and one male accompanied by curators, animal “We didn’t hesitate when asked Asian elephant, Billy. keepers and veterinarians from the by the Fresno Chaffee Zoo to pro- Staff from the Fresno Chaffee Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Shaunzi will vide a home for Shaunzi,” said Los Zoo remained in Los Angeles for be quarantined at the Los Angeles Angeles Zoo director John Lewis. three days to work with the Los Zoo’s Elephants of Asia habitat for “This is an Asian elephant who Angeles Zoo’s animal care staff to the next month so she can slowly recently lost her lifetime compan- ensure a smooth transition. get acquainted with her new home ion, and we are able to provide her Shaunzi will be in full view in and its existing elephants. with socialization, excellent care August. Shaunzi was born in Thailand in and a state-of-the-art facility The Los Angeles Zoo is located photo courtesy of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo 1971 and spent much of her youth where she can live out the rest of at 5333 Zoo Drive, in Griffith Shaunzi, a 46-year-old female Asian elephant, has been relocated to the in the Cristiani Bros. Circus. She her years.” Park. For information, call Los Angeles Zoo from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. arrived at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo is seeking (323)644-4200, or visit lazoo.org. New elephant doesn’t alter Koretz’s BillGov. Jerryto Brown curb on June illegal 28 parts of dumpingLos Angeles where traffic signedstreets. This isinto a big win law for our signed AB 332 into law, which will is minimal and the odds of being constituents.” plan to have male pachyderm moved habitat than the female elephants allow municipalities to pass ordi- caught are low. As a result, unsight- In many cases, illegal dumping because he is of reproductive age nances to close streets and roads ly piles of garbage accumulate, occurs near landfills or waste dis- A decision by the Los Angeles and they are older, and he could where excessive illegal dumping leaving it up to property owners or posal facilities because people can’t Zoo to move a new female Asian present a danger to them. occurs. municipalities to clean up at their or don’t want to pay the extra dis- elephant into its Elephants of Asia Koretz said while he wants to The law, authored by own expense. posal fee for furniture or larger habitat has not altered Councilman eventually have all of the elephants Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra (D- “I applaud Gov. Brown for sign- items. Consequently, they drive far- Paul Koretz’s determination to removed from the zoo, allowing Pacoima), cracks down on illegal ing Assembly member Bocanegra’s ther down the road and leave the move the zoo’s lone male pachy- the new elephant to join the other dumping on city streets. AB 332,” said Los Angeles City items beside the street instead of derm to a sanctuary. two females is a good idea at this “Streets across the city are being Councilwoman Nury Martinez, 6th properly disposing of them, However, Koretz said he is fine time, he said. flooded with mattresses, furniture District. Bocanegra said. with the new female elephant liv- If Billy is moved to a sanctuary, and many other discarded items,” “For too long, the roads in my “Residents in my district are tired ing at the zoo, for now. it will open more space in the habi- Bocanegra said. “Illegal dumping is district have been magnets for ille- of having their streets being used as In April, Koretz authored a tat for the three female elephants. negatively affecting the quality of gal dumping operations, and now landfills,” Bocanegra added. “The motion calling for the male ele- Koretz’s plan for Billy to be moved life in many of my communities we’ll have the authority to close the dumped property is not only an eye phant, Billy, to be moved to a sanc- will next be reviewed in the city and starting next year, cities will streets and clean up our neighbor- sore, but also a public safety haz- tuary. He claims Billy bobs his council’s Arts, Parks, and River have a new tool to combat this hoods. This new law will give us ard.” head repeatedly in a manner con- Committee, likely in August. If activity.” the authority to shut down the prac- AB 332 will take effect on Jan. 1, sistent with being in distress. Billy approved, the motion will go to the Illegal dumping has plagued tice of dumping trash along our 2018. is kept in a separate part of the full City Council. 6 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo promotes solar energy with pop-ups The city of West Hollywood “Sunshine Pop-Ups” throughout July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. has launched “Go Solar West July, with staff answering ques- next to Fatburger, 7450 Santa Hollywood,” a program that pro- tions about the benefits of solar Monica Blvd.; Thursday, July 20 vides property owners with energy. from 2 to 4 p.m. adjacent to information needed to make The first pop-up will be held Trader Joe’s, 7310 Santa Monica decisions about switching to on Monday, July 10 from 9:30 Blvd.; Wednesday, July 26 from solar energy. a.m. to noon at the Helen Albert 1 to 3 p.m.; and Thursday, July The program provides residen- Farmers’ Market at Plummer 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at West tial and commercial property Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood City Hall, 8300 owners with comprehensive Additional pop-ups are on Santa Monica Blvd. information about solar options. Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to For information, visit gosolar- The city will also hold a series of noon at Plummer Park; Tuesday, westhollywood.org. 71st ANNIVERSARY photo courtesy of the 5th District Council Office Journalist and author Naomi Klein joined Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, to tackle climate change. SUMMER SALE Koretz announces plans for mobilization against climate change 5 WEEK Los Angeles Councilman Paul minds of Los Angeles to join with Koretz, 5th District, held a press the grassroots activists in creating conference late last month to the city of the future, not some fic- SALE EVENT announce the creation of a Climate tional Tomorrowland, but here, on Justice Mobilization 2025 Working the ground, in the City of Angels Group to oversee the effort to we all love.” Now Through achieve a just, carbon neutral Los Klein said the effort will help to Angeles by 2025. address inequality, racial injustice, He was joined by award-winning violations of indigenous rights and July 29 journalist and international best- the needs to adapt energy, trans- selling author Naomi Klein, city of portation and housing systems to Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris and support the environment. UP TO community members. “If the city of Los Angeles listens The group will combat climate to the voices of communities on the change and drawdown greenhouse frontlines, and centers racial and gas emissions through the lens of a economic justice in the way it just transition and climate justice addresses climate change, this 70% OFF called for in Canada’s LEAP could be an historic leap, with rip- Manifesto. ples around the world,” she said. “Los Angeles took on the needs Parris called local leadership Family owned and operated of the entire United States and much “paramount to addressing the many since 1946 of the world during World War II by issues we are discussing.” embracing wartime mobilization. “We have become a global leader Showcasing the ﬁnest Hundreds of thousands of Los in the alternative energy arena, and collection of men’s clothing Angeles residents not only con- are now leading the way for other tributed massively to aircraft and municipalities, which seek to take in a unique environment for ship manufacturing, they also vol- charge of climate change concerns an exceptional experience unteered to aid the Red Cross by the within their own communities.” tens of thousands,” Koretz said. Speakers included Aura Vasquez, “I’m calling on all Angelenos to LADWP commissioner; Lydia Select from the ﬁnest men’s clothing mobilize once again. We need a Ponce, co-director of American World War II-scale mobilization in Indian Movement Southern including: order to keep our city safe and our California; and Martha Dina planet habitable and resilient. And Arguello, executive director of we need to ensure that we do it in a Physicians for Social way that honors frontline commu- Responsibility. nities, ensures equity and protects For information, visit Open Tuesday workers. I’m asking the creative mobilize.la. thru Saturday 9:15 am- 6 pm

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Feuer seeks revision to Trump travel ban n of the order. He also noted that Los Feinstein joins group of senators Definition of ‘bona Angeles and the greater area is home fide relationships’ could to a large population of Iranian immi- for water conservation act grants. n incentive will allow more resi- disproportionately affect “More persons of Iranian heritage The bipartisan bill is a dents to participate in these vital L.A.’s Iranian-American live in the Los Angeles area than any- ‘commonsense proposal’ programs.” where in the world outside of Iran,” Heller said the bill would community the letter stated. “According to a designed to help encourage residents of Nevada, Brookings Institute study, the popula- Western states recover one of the driest states in the Los Angeles City Attorney Mike tion of Iranian-Americans in greater nation, to conserve water. Feuer issued a letter last week to the Los Angeles is as high as 136,000. from the recent drought “Water is a critical resource, U.S. State Department seeking a revi- The vast majority of the Iranian- Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D- and conservation efforts are sion to the criteria being used to deter- Americans living in the Los Angeles Calif.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.), essential to Western states like mine entry into the U.S. area trace their roots in this country to Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Nevada, which is why I want to Grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, the Islamic revolution that overthrew Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) last thank Sen. Feinstein for working uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, the rule of Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1979 Feuer week introduced the Water with me to address this important brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and … [and] many immigrants from the Conservation Tax Parity Act, a issue,” he said. other extended family members are other five Muslim-majority countries bipartisan bill to encourage resi- The bill is supported by a not currently considered to be close singled out in the executive order also Supreme Court’s holding to include, dential water conservation and coalition of organizations and relationships, according to the new call Los Angeles their home.” among others, the grandparents and storm water management pro- public utilities including Western guidelines. The letter also said that the State grandchildren of persons in the grams. Urban Water Coalition, Alliance “I urge the State Department Department “intends to deny entry to United States.” Some entities, including public for Water Efficiency, American immediately to redefine bona fide certain close family members” such utilities, sewage districts and Water Works Association, relationships pursuant to the Supreme as grandparents and grandchildren. local governments, currently pro- National Association of Water Court’s ruling,” said Feuer, who Feuer said the department “inaccu- “It’s stunning vide rebate programs for partici- Companies, U.S. Water Alliance, expressed particular concern over the rately” labeled grandparents and pation in water conservation or Western Coalition of Arid States, impact of the department’s action on grandchildren as extended family, a that the storm water management mea- the National Water Resources Los Angeles’s significant Iranian- characterization that is at odds with department sures. The bill would exempt the Association, WaterNow Alliance American community. “The State what the Supreme Court has ruled. deems value of these rebates from gross and the Association of California Department already has reversed “I urge you to voluntarily and income calculations. Water Agencies. course on allowing fiances entry, but immediately conform the practices of grandparents, “As Western states recover Gardner said the legislation will the department should go further. It’s the State Department, and other sub- grandkids and from a historic drought, making “incentivize” water conservation stunning that the department deems sidiary federal agencies implement- other close water conservation and manage- efforts by Colorado residents. grandparents, grandkids and other ing the executive order, to comply ment rebates tax-exempt is a “Protecting our environment close relatives as having merely with the Supreme Court’s decision relatives as commonsense proposal,” and growing our economy are not ‘extended’ relationships with their upholding the injunction with regard having merely Feinstein said. “These programs mutually exclusive and I’m proud families.” to individuals with a ‘credible claim should be treated the same as to introduce this bill that works The executive order is entitled of a bona fide relationship with a per- ‘extended’ rela- energy conservation programs, toward accomplishing both of “Protecting the Nation from Foreign son or entity in the United States,’” tionships with which are already tax-exempt. those goals.” Terrorist Entry into the United the letter concludes. “The federal their families.” Water conservation and manage- Bennet said the bill “will make States.” government has a clear legal and ment are just as important to our it easier for families to save In the letter, Feuer said he has moral obligation to admit foreign environment and economy and water – something that is good for “grave concern over the arbitrary, nationals using the broadest and most Mike Feuer City Attorney intersect with energy conserva- both our environment and our inhumane and unlawful application” common sense interpretation of the tion. 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reduce serious and violent crime, helping to break the cycle of and assist local leaders in navigat- poverty,” Schiff said in a state- Schiff urges continued support for Promise Zones ing federal programs and cutting ment. “We are concerned that fed- Congressman Adam Schiff (D- jobs, reduce serious and violent tion under the previous administra- through red tape, according to a eral agencies, including the Burbank) sent a letter to Department crime, and assist local leaders in tion. Under the program, Promise news release from Schiff’s office. Department of Education, will no of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos navigating federal programs and Zone areas can receive priority “Thanks to its Promise Zone longer give this preference to late last month urging her depart- cutting through red tape,” according preference on competitive federal designation, the Los Angeles Promise Zone areas that apply for ment to continue giving competitive to Schiff’s letter. grant applications. The Promise Promise Zone has been able to federal grants. DOE must reaffirm preference priority to Promise Zone The Los Angeles Promise Zone Zone Community Program has invest $290 million in federal that it will continue to give grant communities in the Fiscal Year 2017 includes East Hollywood and helped high-poverty communities funding from 15 federal agencies preference to Promise Zone com- Promise Neighborhood competition. Hollywood, both in Schiff’s district. work with the Federal into place-based education, work- munities, like the Los Angeles “The Promise Zone Community It is one of 22 high-poverty commu- Government and local entities to force and economic development, Promise Zone in my district, program, begun in 2014, is an nities in urban, rural, and tribal attract private investment, improve housing, health and wellness, and because they rely most heavily on important initiative that allows high- regions around the nation that affordable housing and education- public safety programs, improving these federal grants and would be poverty communities, including one received the Promise Zone designa- al opportunities, create jobs, the quality of life for residents and most affected.” located in my district, to work with the Federal Government and local entities to attract private investment, improve affordable housing and educational opportunities, create NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT To: All Interested Persons and Agencies CHLA honored From: City of West Hollywood Department of Community Development Project Title: 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard Mixed-Use Project by U.S. News & Date: July 6, 2017 World Report Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Project Applicant: Soto Capital, LP Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Community Development Department P.O. Box 17119 (CHLA) is the top-ranked pediatric 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90209 hospital in California again, based West Hollywood, California 90069 on the latest rankings announced by U.S. News & World Report. A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been prepared for the proposed 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard CHLA was also named to the Mixed-Use Project (proposed project). The City of West Hollywood (City) is the local lead agency, pursuant to the publication’s Honor Roll of Best California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), responsible for preparation of this document. Children’s Hospitals, a designation bestowed on elite pediatric academ- Project Location: ic medical centers that excel in mul- The project site is located at 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood. The project site tiple specialties. encompasses 55,138 square feet (sf) (approximately 1.27 acres) and includes five parcels (APNs: 4339-005-010, CHLA is the only pediatric hospital on the West Coast to be named 4339-005-011, 4339-005-012, 4339-005-013, and 4339-005-025). Pursuant to Section 15087(c)(6) of the CEQA to the Honor Roll this year, finish- Guidelines, the project footprint is not on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. ing sixth nationwide in the 2017- Project History: 2018 assessment of the best pediatric health care facilities in the A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR was issued for public review and comment on April 12, 2013 and a scop- United States. CHLA has made the ing meeting was held on April 22, 2013. Since 2013, the applicant added two residential lots to the project site (along Honor Roll every year since its West Knoll Drive) and revised the proposed project, also incorporating modifications based on neighborhood input. inception nine years ago. Compared to the original proposal, the revised project reduces the amount of restaurant and retail space (from 6,720 “This distinguished recognition sf and 27,840 sf to 2,820 sf and 15,678 sf respectively), increases the number of live/work units (from five to twelve), reflects the collaborative efforts of our world-class physicians, nurses, adds creative office space (6,079 sf), adds a 3,718 sf hair salon, and reduces the number of driveways on West Knoll researchers, technicians and clinical Drive from two to one. The revised project also increases the number of apartment units from 95 units to 97 units. A staff,” said CHLA president and second scoping meeting was held on August 22, 2016 to review the revised project with community members. CEO Paul S. Viviano. “We continu- Project Description ally strive to provide the highest- : quality care and best outcomes for The proposed project would involve the demolition of the three existing two-story commercial structures (approximate- the patients treated at Children’s ly 27,338 square feet) as well as three existing one-story single-family residences and surface parking areas, and the Hospital Los Angeles and we are construction of a mixed-use development on the same site. The proposed project would be 55 feet in height and would honored that U.S. News & World include 97 apartment units (15 of which would be designated as affordable housing), 2,820 sf of restaurant and cafe Report has once again acknowl- edged the work that we do to uses, 16,673 sf of live/work use (12 units), 15,678 sf of retail space, a 3,718 sf hair salon, and 6,079 sf of creative achieve our mission of creating office space. The project also includes three levels of parking with 337 vehicle parking spaces and 35 bicycle parking hope and building healthier spaces. One level of the parking structure would be fully subterranean. The first floor and mezzanine parking levels futures.” would be partially subterranean. U.S. News scores children’s hospitals as a distinct group because Summary of Impacts: caring for children and youth A Draft EIR has been prepared pursuant to the CEQA statutes (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, Section 21000 et. seq., as requires specialized expertise, amended) and implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq.). No impacts to agricultural equipment and facilities designed to and forest resources, cultural resources, and mineral resources would occur as a result of the proposed project. meet pediatric patient care needs. Ultimately, the hospitals with the Impacts to aesthetics, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, land use and plan- ten highest scores are placed on an ning, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service systems would be less than signif- Honor Roll after being assessed and icant. Impacts related to biological resources, geology and soils, and hydrology and water quality would be significant ranked in 10 pediatric specialties. but mitigable. The proposed project would result in a significant and unavoidable impact at the intersection of Hancock CHLA was ranked among a field of Avenue and Holloway Drive during the PM peak hour. In addition, a temporary significant unavoidable adverse 113 pediatric medical centers in the impacts related to construction noise would occur. U.S. that qualified for inclusion in the survey, with seven of the hospi- Public Comment Period: tal’s clinical specialty areas scoring The public comment period for this Draft EIR will begin on Thursday, July 6, 2017, and end on Monday, August in the top 10 among their peers 21, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (comment letters must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017). The City nationally. “The magazine’s rankings are requests that comments be limited to the material contained in the Draft EIR. based on an assessment of complex Copies of the Draft EIR are available for review at the Community Development Department (8300 Santa Monica data from each hospital surveyed, Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) and at West Hollywood Library (625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West including metrics for health outcomes, national stature, signature Hollywood, CA 90069). The document is also available on the City of West Hollywood website, www.weho.org. Please programs and level of expertise,” submit comments in writing to: said James Stein, CHLA chief med- City of West Hollywood Community Development Department ical officer. “As a result, the Best Attn: Laurie Yelton, Associate Planner Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll rankings are considered to be a 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard global measure of a hospital’s abili- West Hollywood, California 90069 ty to provide the very best care for Email: [email protected] children and a reflection of the commitment and compassion you If you require additional information, please contact Laurie Yelton, Associate Planner in the City of West Hollywood will find here at CHLA.” Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Current and Historic Preservation Planning Division at (323) 848-6890; or via email at: [email protected] is located at 4650 Sunset Blvd. For Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. information, visit chla.org. 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Garcetti among city officials sworn in to KobeTwo-time Olympic Bryant champion joinscareer he demonstratedLA 2024 a real newLos Angeles terms Mayor over Eric the weekend and Los Angeles Lakers icon passion for instilling his love of Garcetti, City Attorney Mike Feuer, Kobe Bryant joined the LA 2024 sport and his work ethic in the City Controller Ron Galperin and board of directors and the ath- next generation of young ath- eight members of the City Council lete’s advisory committee. letes.” – including Mitch O’Farrell, 13th “I want to bring my experience Eight other members have also District, and Paul Koretz, 5th playing in L.A. and as an joined the bid committee’s District, were inaugurated at City Olympian to help guarantee an Athletes’ Advisory Commission, Hall on July 2. elite experience for athletes in which now has 108 members. Councilwoman Monica this city in 2024,” Bryant said. New members include David Rodriguez, 7th District, was the “The Los Angeles community Boudia, diving; Valerie Brisco- only newly elected official. has embraced me as one of their Hooks, track and field; Mark “We know… the future is already own for 20 years. I love this city Crear, track and field; Meryl here,” Garcetti said during his inau- and how people support both ath- Davis, ice dancing; Sarah gural address. “We must decide letes and the creative community. Hughes, figure skating; John whether our whole city will own its Working with LA 2024, I hope Moffet, swimming; Summer share of that future, or whether we we can bring the Olympic and Sanders, swimming; and Charlie will watch it pass us by while our Paralympic Games back to Los White, ice dancing. greater number watches from Angeles.” “I am beyond excited to wel- Bryant is an 18-time NBA All- come Kobe and the rest of these behind a glass. We decide here, photo courtesy of the mayor’s office now, and walking forward, whether Star, playing the entirety of his extraordinary athletes to the LA Garcetti was sworn in by his mother, Sukey Garcetti. His wife Amy Elaine 20-year career with the Lakers. 2024 Athletes’ Advisory that future will be offered to one in Wakeland and daughter Maya looked on. a million with a lottery ticket, or He retired in 2016 after leading Commission,” said Janet Evans, whether every child growing up the team to five championships LA 2024 vice chairwoman, here will know it is her birthright. able housing crisis, according to a native George Takei; KCRW’s while becoming its all-time lead- director of athlete relations and We must connect. We must succeed news release from the mayor’s Jason Bentley; singer Angel Joy ing scorer. four-time Olympic champion. – at sustaining middle-class jobs, at office. Blue; UCLA’s Thelonious Monk “Kobe is an icon for millions “Athletes have been the heart and strengthening education, at protect- The inauguration program cele- Jazz Institute Ensemble; and the of sports fans around the world,” soul of our bid from day one and ing our environment while growing brated Los Angeles with L.A.-cen- Los Angeles Master Chorale. said Casey Wasserman, LA 2024 they will continue to inform our our economy – because right now, tric performances by Boyle Heights chairman. “Throughout his approach every step of the way.” it’s on us to show the way forward.” During his first term, Garcetti led the campaigns to pass Measure M and Proposition HHH – aimed at bolstering the city’s housing for homeless and infrastructure – raised the minimum wage to $15 and helped lead the city’s ongoing bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Garcetti’s priorities in his second term will include working to end homelessness and the city’s afford-

Nick Melvoin to be sworn in to schoolNew Los board Angeles Unified School District board of education member Nick Melvoin was scheduled to be sworn in to his first term today at 10 a.m. in the Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Concert Hall. A reception was scheduled for 11 a.m., and a celebratory cocktail party was sceduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, on the steps across from Grand Park. Melvoin defeated incumbent school board member Steve Zimmer in the May runoff election, after Zimmer and Melvoin finished first and second, respectively, in the March primary election. The Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Concert Hall is located at 450 N. Grand Ave. For information, visit nickmelvoin.com.

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WaldorfThe Waldorf Astoria Astoria in Beverly holds ceremonial ribbon cutting Hills held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, after the hotel opened its doors to guests on June 1. Mayor Lili Bosse was one of the Beverly Hills city officials to take part in the event. Located at 9850 Wilshire Blvd., the hotel’s 12 stories have 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites. The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is owned by Alagem Capital Group and clients of Guggenheim Partners. Beny Alagem is also

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills executive officer and director of Oasis West Realty, which owns Leon Haytayan, second from left, was one of the two honorees this the Beverly Hilton. month. The hotel is the Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts’ first photo by Ari Bussel Beverly Hills Health and Safety new building on the West Coast. Commission honors two people Every month the Health and Safety Commission recognizes a local person or organization that enhances health and safety in the Beverly Measure M tax takes effect throughout L.A. County Hills community. The half-cent sales tax nals, earthquake-retrofit bridges, applies to all unincorporated Each commissioner takes turns nominating someone. This month the increase approved by Los expand public transit systems, areas and cities that do not have commission honored two people. Angeles County voters in create jobs, and keep fares district taxes, including the city Commissioner Lisa Kay Schwartz nominated Leon Haytayan, of jew- November 2016 through affordable for seniors, of Los Angeles. elry store Leon’s Beverly Hills, for his annual donation of three prize Measure M went into effect on students,and the disabled,” The new rate will as high as watches to the Vahagn Setian Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Leon’s Beverly July 1. Board of Equalization Member 10.25 percent in cities including Hills has been established in the city for 16 years and is a supportive and The increase will apply to Jerome Horton said. Santa Monica, Compton, La integral member of the business community. every city and unincorporated Representing the board’s third Mirada, Lynwood and Long Also, in honor of June as Alzheimer’s Awareness month, area of Los Angeles County, district, Horton constituents Beach. Commissioner Lisa Kay Schwartz and James Latta, Human Services bringing the countywide sales include 9.5 million residents in Measure M was approved last Administrator, nominated Valerie Lehrer of the Silverado Memory Care and use tax rate to 9.25 percent. Los Angeles, Ventura and San year with approximately 71 per- Community. As the family ambassador of the Care Community, Lehrer “The sales tax increase enact- Bernardino counties. He is also cent of the vote. educates families on how structured therapy, activities and trained care- ed by the passage of Measure M, the board’s Property Tax Los Angeles Mayor Eric givers can help Alzheimer’s patients create new lives and new memo- the Los Angeles County Traffic Committee chairman. Horton Garcetti was one of its most ries. Improvement Plan, proposes to previously served as a member prominent advocates. improve freeway traffic flow and of the California State Assembly For information about rates of safety, repair streets and side- from 2000 to 2006. specific areas or business loca- walks, synchronize traffic sig- The 9.25 percent tax rate tions, visit boe.ca.gov. BHUSD announces new hires The Beverly Hills Unified School District has announced the appointments of Dustin Seemann as assistant superintendent of education services and Juliet Fine as principal of Horace Mann School. Seemann brings a wealth of experience as a teacher, counselor and administrator to the Beverly Hills Unified School District, the district said in a news release. He was awarded “Illinois School Counselor of the Year” in 2012, and Fine was a semi-finalist for “American School Counselor of the Year” in 2014 and 2015. largest high school district. He “I am honored to work alongside replaces Jennifer Tedford, former the BHUSD community and staff,” chief academic officer, who left the Seemann said. “Their dedication to district to become principal of El assisting students with becoming Segundo High School. college and career ready is inspir- Fine comes to Beverly Hills from ing. I look forward to supporting the William S. Hart Union High the work on creating opportunities School District in Santa Clarita, for the students of Beverly Hills.” where she served as assistant prin- In his most recent role, Seemann cipal. directed professional learning pro- “I am honored and excited to grams for certified and classified serve as the next principal of staff, while overseeing instructional Horace Mann,” she said. “I am technology, and supervising coun- looking forward to partnering with selors, social workers and school students, families, teachers and psychologists in Illinois’s second staff in preparing students for success in both school and life. I also aspire to continue the rich learning traditions established by the Horace Mann staff and leadership. Go Huskies.” Fine received her Doctorate of Education from USC, and has published and presented extensive work on academic student achieve- ment, as well as school culture and curriculum. She replaces Dana Findley, who, after supporting the district in a variety of administrative roles over the past few years, is returning to the high school as the dance teacher. Both appointments were confirmed by the board of education on June 27. Seemann Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 July 6, 2017 Walkers raise funds for MetroArtworks by artworks12 artists conveying showcase L.A. neighborhoods the vitality of transit-accessible neighborhoods are on view in a Alzheimer’s programs new exhibition at Los Angeles Union Station. The exhibit, “Journeys: L.A. Communities through the Eyes of Artists,” features artworks commissioned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The exhibit is part of an ongoing series showcasing artists’ personal interpretations of the region. They are on view in the passageway gallery that connects Union Station East and West. Artist-led tours will be held throughout the summer, kicking off a year of activities celebrating the series, which will run through 2018. “Metro’s Art Program has created yet another visually appealing program to enhance the customer experience at Union Station,” Metro Board Chair John Fasana said. “These new artworks will help raise Union Station’s profile as a photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) cultural destination that all riders Artist Christine Nguyen’s artwork is one of many pieces featured in the can enjoy and give them one more new exhibit at Union Station. photo courtesy of ALZGLA incentive to ride our system.” Each artwork focuses on a partic- The 6th annual Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles walk4ALZ was ular neighborhood or city in Los “This exhibition showcases artists’ “Through the Eyes of Artists” held on June 24 at Woodley Park. Families, friends, caregivers and Angeles County and highlights spe- observations and their distinctive, series was created to encourage rid- people living with the disease walked side by side with teams from the cial, often lesser known or under- sometimes quirky interpretations of ers to explore communities on the community, businesses and assisted living facilities. Terry Garay (left) appreciated facets of the communi- the communities they know well. expanding Metro transit system. ALZGLA regional director for East L.A., San Fernando Valley and ties. Lush urban gardens, backyard We hope that commuters, travelers The posters are displayed on Metro Santa Clarita Valley, joined Assemblyman Matt Dababneh (D- barbeques, street parades, cemeter- and others passing through the sta- trains and buses. More than 40 Woodland Hills); ALZGLA President & CEO Susan Galeas; and ies and an underwater world are tion are inspired by these artists’ artists have been commissioned to walk4ALZ emcee ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Elex Michaelson. depicted in the works. visions to journey to neighbor- date. The walkers raised awareness and funds for research and programs “Artists notice details in our hoods all over the county beyond The free artist-led tours of will be to help improve the lives of people with dementia. All money raised environments that many of us the more well-known destinations held on July 22, Aug. 19 and Sept. stays in the Greater Los Angeles area, with 20 percent of proceeds ear- don’t,” said Maya Emsden, head of like Hollywood.” 23. For information, visit marked for local research. For information, call (844)HELP-ALZ, or Metro’s Art and Design Programs. Established in 2003, the metro.net/art. visit alzgla.org.

New member appointed to

LAHSAThe Los Angeles Commission County Board the LAHSA Commission and I am of Supervisors has confirmed eager to join my colleagues in the Lawson Martin to serve on the 10- ongoing effort to end homeless- member Los Angeles Homeless ness in our communities,” Martin Services Authority (LAHSA) said. Commission, the agency’s govern- “The crisis of homelessness is ing board. He replaces also a crisis of housing,” added Commissioner Larry Adamson. LAHSA Commission chair Wendy Martin, who was appointed by Greuel. “Lawson’s wealth of expe- Supervisor Kathryn Barger, 5th rience in all aspects of real estate is District, joined the commission on a tremendous asset to the commis- June 23. sion.” “In addition to his vast executive The Los Angeles Homeless and management experience, Services Authority is a joint pow- Lawson brings to this vital com- ers city and county authority creat- mission a long record of leadership ed in 1993 to address the problem and service to the homeless popu- of homelessness in Los Angeles lation in our communities,” Barger County. LAHSA is the lead agency said. in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Martin has spent more than 35 Continuum of Care, and coordi- years in executive management, nates and manages more than $132 most recently as CEO of Travers million annually in federal, state, Realty Corporation. He is current- county and city funds for programs ly managing principal of Travers providing shelter, housing and ser- Cresa in Downtown Los Angeles. vices to homeless individuals. For “I am honored to be appointed to information, visit lahsa.org.

Brown appoints new member to juvenile hearings board Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed substitute teacher at the Tracey St. Julien, 58, of Los Sacramento County Office of Angeles, to the Board of Juvenile Education from 2006 to 2007 and a Hearings. commissioner for the Board of St. Julien has been a youthful Parole Hearings at the California offender parole board representa- Department of Corrections and tive at the California Department of Rehabilitation from 2005 to 2006. Corrections and Rehabilitation, Additionally, St. Julien served as Division of Juvenile Justice since chief of staff in the Office of 2008. She was a principal consul- Assembly member Curtis Tucker, tant in the California State Jr. from 1988 to 1996. The position Assembly from 2007 to 2008, a requires Senate confirmation. 12 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Marvel Universe comes to Exhibit offers new perspectives on Mesoamerican art The Los Angeles County story. This assemblage of 23 indi- Museum of Art (LACMA) pre- vidual figurines is a compelling sents “Ancient Bodies: example of the critical importance life in action-packed show Archaeological Perspectives on of archaeological context, or Mesoamerican Figurines,” an provenience—the location of an exhibit running through Feb. 4, object and its position relative to 2018. other objects. While each figurine The exhibit explores the role of is singularly expressive, their archaeological excavation in posi- meaning and power are anchored tioning ancient art and artifacts in a in the story they tell together as a cultural framework. In April 2006, scene. archaeologists discovered a mason- “Ancient Bodies” presents fig- ry tomb chamber while excavating urines from one of the royal tombs a grand pyramid in the ancient excavated at El Perú-Waka’, and Maya city of El Perú-Waka’, Petén, nearly 50 additional figurines from Guatemala. The tomb contained the LACMA’s collection that represent remains of a ruler of the city and ancient cultures from throughout funerary objects selected to accom- Mesoamerica. Through an archae- pany the ruler into the afterlife. ological perspective, the exhibition Among the objects was an elabo- encourages viewers to perceive rate scene composed of ceramic and experience the meaning figurines depicting an ancient embodied by the figurines in photo courtesy of LACMA photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment funerary ritual. LACMA’s collection in new ways. Figurines found in a Mayan tomb in Super hero action, thrills and drama will soar, smash and burst into Mourners purposefully arranged LACMA is located at 5905 Guatemala will be on display in the the Staples Center with the debut of the all-new action-packed adven- the figurines in the tomb to tell a Wilshire Blvd. For information, “Ancient Bodies: Archaeological ture, “Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes” running from Friday, story, and archaeological excava- call (323)857-6010, or visit Perspectives on Mesoamerican July 7 through Sunday, July 9. tion documented and preserved the lacma.org. Figurines” exhibit at LACMA. The show is the newest production from Feld Entertainment. Spider-Man and The Avengers are joined by the Guardians of the Galaxy, including Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket and Drax, in a legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. Immersive video projection and cutting-edge special effects transport audiences across the universe, from the fantastical Savage Land to New York City and beyond. Spider-Man and Wasp’s dynamic aerial stunts, along with Captain America’s daring motorcycle skills, will be on display in the ultimate race against time to save mankind. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on July 7; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 on July 8-9. Tickets start at $25. The Staples Center is located at 1111 S. Figueroa St. For information and tickets, call (888)9AXS-TIX, or visit mar- veluniverselive.com.

Harry Potter returns to Hollywood Bowl Harry Potter fans won’t want to The Los Angeles Philharmonic, miss “Harry Potter and the led by conductor Justin Freer, will Chamber of Secrets-in Concert,” perform John William’s scores featuring the second film in the from both films while the movies Harry Potter series, on Thursday, are projected on the Bowl’s big July 6 at 8 p.m., and “Harry Potter screen. Tickets start at $14. The and the Prisoner of Azkaban-in Hollywood Bowl is located at 2301 Concert,” the third film in the N. Highland Ave. For information series, on Friday and Saturday, July and tickets, call (323)850-2000, or 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. visit hollywoodbowl.com. Huge Storewide Sale!

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KCCLA presents traditional Symphony seeks young musicians for auditions American Youth Symphony The symphony’s Fellowship some of the most prestigious venues (AYS) is seeking applicants for its Program provides a per-concert in Los Angeles. next season and is encouraging stipend of $275 to $500, and AYS’s mission is to inspire future Korean music concert prospective members to sign up for tuition-free training focused on the generations of classical musicians. auditions. study and performance of classical Auditions are free and will be held AYS welcomes musicians play- masterworks, cutting-edge new from Aug. 28 through Sept. 3. ing all instruments who will be at music and film scores. Fellows Applicants must complete and sub- least 15 years old by Sept. 30. The study, engage with their communi- mit an online application form, and program includes musicians in high ty, work with top guest artists and will be notified by email about an school through doctoral programs composers, develop leadership audition. For information and appli- with an average age of 22. skills and perform at concerts in cations, visit aysymphony.org.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

photo courtesy of KCCLA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold The Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles (KCCLA) and Gamin a Public Hearing to consider the following item: Ensemble present “Ga Hyang Min AK (Scent-like Music for All),” a special performance on Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. in KCCLA’s Ari LOCATIONS:CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California Hall. Gamin Ensemble turns “pungnyu” music into modern concert repertoire. “Pungnyu” is traditionally defined as an artistic form of REQUEST: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require art to be recreation, promoting peace of mind by transcending materialism and installed on construction fencing for commercial development secular desires. “Pungnyu” helps people achieve harmony with nature projects of more than 10,000 square-feet. by traveling, singing and dancing. In modern Korea, “pungnyu” music represents the elegant aristocratic philosophy of old Korean society, symbolizing the tranquility of Zen. PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. The concert will include “pungnyu” in folk style, folk song arirang and a sanjo ensemble for piri and gayageum. Participating artists APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood include Gamin, HyoJin Kang and Woonjung Sim, as well as artists from Korea visiting for the special performance. The performance is part of KCCLA’s “2017 ARI PROJECT Season TIME/PLACE Thursday, July 20, 2017 4” performing arts series. KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. For information, call (323)936-3015, or visit kccla.org. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 Summer sizzles with salsa ZONES: Citywide ENVIRONMENTAL dancing at The Autry STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for Exemption)

The staff report will be available on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. photo courtesy of Danielle Klebanow Photography “Sizzling Summer Nights” returns to the Autry Museum of the To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening American West on Thursdays this summer with a performance by Opa Opa on July 6 and Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca on July 13. Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special Dance the night away with some of Los Angeles’ best salsa and assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you Latin fusion bands. The outdoor parties include free dance lessons by must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848- Orlando Delgado, access to museum galleries, a separate children’s 6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired dance floor and more. Tacos, margaritas and light refreshments are available for purchase from Crossroads West. is (323) 848-6496. The series runs through Aug. 17. Festivities begin at 5:30, followed by music at 6:30 and complimentary dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon The Autry Museum of the American West is located at 4700 written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Western Heritage Way, in Griffith Park. For information, call For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go (323)667-2000, or visit theautry.org. to www.metro.net

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner, in the Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected] Sky Awning Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk • Aluminum Patio Cover • Convex Awning • Retractable Awning • Awning Cleaning • Standard Awning • Awning Repair Sunbrella Material Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- Ben Nebo (818)632-9168 ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. • [email protected] 14 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

breakfast pizza. Homemade dog Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 tickets or passes are required, Milkshake” at CREAM. It’s served ESTAURANT food is available for pets such as from noon to 8 p.m. at Pershing advance reservations are recom- in a chocolate dipped cup and R steamed chicken and broccoli Square in downtown Los Angeles. mended. Special two-course lunch topped with a colored waffle cone, EWS bowls, chicken liver and brown rice Fabian Otero and the West Coast menus range from $15 to $25. mini ice cream sandwich and N cookies, and pupsicle treats. The Salsa Orchestra will perform, and Dinners are $29 to $49 per person whipped cream, available through by Jill Weinlein special menu is available every Cristian Oviedo will lead salsa and include at least three courses. A Monday, July 31. 3335 S. Figueroa Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. dancing lessons. DJ Charlie Antilon dineL.A. Exclusive Series special is St., (213)742-9090. to 3 p.m. Additionally, a special kicks off the free festivities, which also available for $95 per person at Ray’s and Stark menu is available on Mondays from also feature a Kids Zone. Food and some of the best restaurants in the 5 to 7 p.m. Listen to music and margaritas will be available, as well city including Baltaire, BOA Trejo’s Cantina brunch with your dog enjoy glasses of wine for $6 and as salsa tasting. 532 S. Olive St., Steakhouse, Bourbon Steak, Chaya, ring your dog on Saturday, July happy hour cocktails for $8. Ray’s latinsalsafestival.com. CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Ink., opens in Pasadena 8 to Ray’s and Stark Bar near & Stark Bar’s full dinner menu is Melisse, Otium, Providence, Spago month after Red White + BLACMA’s “Urban Light” installa- offered on the patio. 5905 Wilshire Beverly Hills and Wolfgang Puck at Bluezz closed in Pasadena, Jeff tion and enjoy weekend brunch on Blvd., (323)857-6180. Summer dineL.A. Bel Air Hotel. AGeorgino and Ash Shah have reno- the patio. Chef Fernando Darin’s rom Friday, July 14 through discoverlosangeles.com/dinela-los- vated and opened a Trejo’s Cantina brunch menu includes dishes for Friday, July 28, explore the angeles-restaurant-week. in the space next to the Pasadena people and their canine compan- Fcity’s diverse neighborhoods and Playhouse. The 120-seat restaurant ions. Sip a brunch cocktail while Salsa festival this cuisine with dineL.A.’s specially- is a new full service dining destina- enjoying Darin’s brioche French weekend priced menus. Special lunch and tion just east of Old Town Pasadena. toast, soft scrambled egg tartine, Z Production presents a family- dinner menus are available at more ‘Mythicalelebrate National Milkshake’ Ice Cream It features 10 taps, signature mar- house-cured salmon toast and oriented salsa music festival on E than 300 restaurants, and while no CMonth with a “Mythical See Restaurant News page 24

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dotted with capers. It’s an elegant alternative to an open faced tuna sandwich. For something sweet we selected the French toast, and were pleas- antly surprised. It’s made with When Terrine closed last year, thick slices of challah from Stephane Bombet of Bombet Schwartz Bakery, the oldest kosher Hospitality Group talked to Scott bakery in Los Angeles. What also Conant about helping him change makes this different from others is his classic French-inspired restau- its citrus curd glaze, sprinkling of rant into a contemporary Italian chopped hazelnuts and dollop of one. Bombet knew Conant from fresh whipped cream. Scarpetta at the Montage Beverly For an egg dish, I chose the Hills. This celebrity chef attracted baked egg on a layer of polenta foodies from all over to order his with a tangy puttanesca sauce. It’s iconic $24 spaghetti with tomato By Jill Weinlein served in a shirred egg casserole and basil. dish. The best way to eat this is to Conant and Bombet named the spoon the egg with polenta and new restaurant The Ponte, inspired sauce onto one of the two pieces of by the tight-knit Italian communi- gnudi with morels and Conant’s grilled ciabatta bread that accom- photo by Jill Weinlein ty, nicknamed “Pontes,” who live iconic pasta al pomodoro. It’s only pany the dish. This allows the ethe- The “eggs in Purgatory” dish has baked eggs over polenta with a zesty in the neighborhood where Conant $22 here. real sauce to seep into the air pock- puttanesca sauce. was born and raised in Waterbury, Listening to an eclectic array of ets and crevices of the bread. Connecticut. music that ranges from Dean Ryan Wainwright from Terrine is Conant now has multiple restau- Martin to Tom Petty, I looked at the still the director of bar programs, ished. He told me he was inspired Dinner hours are 6 to 10p.m., rants in New York, Las Vegas, toasts on the menu. They have the and the all-Italian wine list is curat- to be a chef because of Emeril Sunday through Thursday. The Miami, Phoenix and Los Angeles. requisite avocado, and a ricotta ed by sommelier Rosemary Lagasse. restaurant stays open until 11:30 He and Bombet lured Freddy toast, but the most interesting is a Walker. She does a good job pair- I was very impressed with the p.m., on Friday and Saturday. Vargas from Georgie Restaurant in roasted trout mixed with creme ing wines with dishes. flavors and creativity of the dishes Weekend brunch begins at 10 a.m. Beverly Hills to be the executive fraiche layered on a thick, grilled Sadly my chef crush Conant was presented at The Ponte. I’ll be back to 3 p.m. every Saturday and chef. Conant and Vargas met in crostini with tiny spheres of pick- not in Los Angeles the day I dined, for dinner, hopefully on a night Sunday. New York and have worked togeth- led cucumber and radish with however chef Freddy Vargas when Conant is in the kitchen so I 8265 Beverly Blvd. (323)746- er since 2008, first at Scarpetta in bright red edges, chopped dill and approached our table as we fin- can swoon all over again. $$ 5130. New York, then Beverly Hills and at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach.

Conant and Bombet named the new restaurant The Ponte, inspired by the tight-knit Italian community, nicknamed “Pontes,” who live in the neighborhood where Conant was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut.

When I received an invite to experience brunch at The Ponte last weekend, I immediately accepted. Parking in the back valet lot, my husband and I walked through the patio filled with green and yellow umbrellas to the reception stand and were greeted by Yuri Maldonado, the lovely and charm- ing assistant manager. Giving us a choice of sitting outside under the 50-plus-year-old tree draped with twinkle lights or inside near the glass and metal doors, we selected sitting inside at a curved booth with olive brushed- velvet upholstery. Rome-born, Parisian designer Marc Ange of Bloom Room Studio provides a retro spirit of Italy with warm woods, soft lighting with gold sea urchin spike chandeliers, gold and green velvet accents and a granite bar near the entrance. It’s slightly formal inside with white linen tablecloths. The ceiling and walls color are painted black, offering a warm and cozy feel. Also new are the 70s style wood and lattice pri- vacy half walls, breaking the dining room into two sections. We sipped housemade bitter lemon tonics to get started, as Yuri excitedly told us that when the restaurant first opened Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr sat in the same corner table with Joe Walsh from the Eagles and Vince Gill. On the menu, pastas include braised duck agnolotti, ricotta 16 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

McCarty Drive at 3:45 a.m. The At 2:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9 a.m., a burglary was reported loss was estimated at $9.400. burglarized a vehicle parked in the in the 200 block of S. Plymouth. 100 block of S. Fairfax. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown male A suspect committed a burglary in P OLICE B LOTTER suspect committed a burglary near An unknown suspect committed a the 8400 block of W. Third at 6 p.m. N. Beverly Drive and Park Way. petty theft in the 6300 block of The loss was estimated at $1,050. Hollywood at 3 a.m. A burglary was reported in the 300 The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the block of S. La Brea at 7 p.m. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a At 10 a.m., a suspect robbed a vic- June 15 and July 1. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- burglary in the 8800 block of tim near the corner of Hawthorn An unknown suspect burglarized a ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Burton Way at 8:25 p.m. No further and Beverly. vehicle parked in the 1500 block of Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles information was provided. N. Highland at 7:50 p.m. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and June 26 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 9:55 p.m., an unknown female At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect assaulted a victim in the An unknown suspect burglarized a stole a vehicle parked in the 6600 200 block of S. Roxbury. The sus- block of Emmet Terrace. and the other female, committed a vehicle parked in 400 block of N. pect was approximately 79 years Beverly Hills Police burglary in the 200 block of N. Alta Vista at 1 a.m. old, 5 feet 3 inches tall and 127 An unknown suspect burglarized a Rodeo Drive at 4:20 p.m. The loss Department pounds. vehicle parked in the 1600 block of was estimated at $1,910. The At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Gower at 10:45 p.m. June 15 male suspect was approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 pounds. West Hollywood 1000 block of Ogden. At 5:50 a.m., an unknown male The female suspect was approxi- June 29 An unknown suspect assaulted a suspect committed a burglary in mately 140 pounds. Sheriff’s Station victim in the 1500 block of Vine at At 1:30 a.m., a burglary was the 8400 block of Gregory Way. 2:15 a.m. reported in the 600 block of N. The loss was estimated at $1,300. June 26 June 22 Larchmont. At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect assaulted a the 200 block of N. La Peer Drive grand theft in the 300 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Westmont. victim in the 6500 block of at 10 a.m. Oakhurst Drive at 8 a.m. The loss 1000 block of Ogden. Hollywood at 2:30 a.m. was estimated at $1,800. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- June 18 tim in the 7100 block of W. Sunset At 2:55 a.m., a suspect robbed a At noon, an identity theft was vehicle parked in the 400 block of Westmount at 6 a.m. at 6:20 a.m. victim in the 6300 block of Selma. At 11:18 a.m., an identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. reported in the 9200 block of Canon Drive. At 3:32 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a Third. pect stole a vehicle parked near petty theft in the 8400 block of An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of Santa Monica. the corner of Beverly and Orange. Beverly at 5:30 a.m. An unknown male suspect grand theft in the 100 block of S. assaulted a victim near the corner Maple Drive at 5 p.m. The loss An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a of South Rodeo Drive and was estimated at $3,080. petty theft near the corner of La vehicle parked near the corner of Charleville at 11:10 p.m. The sus- Jolla and Santa Monica at 5:50 Melrose and Citrus at 4 p.m. pect was approximately 5 feet 9 At 5 p.m., an unknown male suspect committed a burglary in the p.m. Whom Should inches tall and 150 pounds. At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of S. Maple Drive. The assaulted a victim in the 500 block loss was estimated at $950. I Name As My June 19 June 27 of S. Burnside. At 1:48 a.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in Executor or June 23 committed a burglary in the 8400 An unknown suspect committed a the 600 block of Camden Drive at block of Santa Monica. petty theft in the 4800 block of 5:10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 8:30 p.m. Trustee? grand theft in the 400 block of N. he executor of your will and the An unknown suspect committed a trustee of your revocable (aka At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Crescent Drive at 1:45 a.m. The grand theft in the 7100 block of At 9:10 p.m., an unknown suspect living trust) serve almost identi- committed a grand theft in the 700 loss was estimated at $4,606. Santa Monica at 7 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 6500 cal functions after your death, in the block of N. Roxbury Drive. The block of Hollywood. short run. Although your executor is loss was estimated at $3,000. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown female T suspect assaulted a victim in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect generally subject to direct court super- committed a grand theft in the An unknown male suspect com- 200 block of S. Robertson. The June 27 vision, both the executor and the suspect was approximately 5 feet 1200 block of Crescent Heights. trustee have similar fiduciary respon- mitted a burglary in the 9900 block At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- of Durant Drive at 11 p.m. The loss 5 inches tall and 170 pounds. sibilities. The trustee may assume pect snatched a purse from a vic- responsibilities under your trust while was estimated at $50. The sus- June 29 tim in the 1600 block of Cherokee. pect was approximately 5 feet 9 Two unknown male suspects you are living. Although you may act assaulted a victim in the 1100 At 9:36 p.m., an unknown suspect as initial trustee if you become inca- inches tall and 145 pounds. An unknown suspect assaulted a block of Loma Vista at 10:51 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 7100 pacitated, the designated successor victim near the corner of Melrose The suspects were approximately block of Santa Monica. trustee may then step in to manage and Vine at 6 a.m. June 20 5 feet 10 inches tall to 6 feet 1 your assets for your benefit. A suspect assaulted a victim in the An executor or trustee may be a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- inches tall and 220 to 260 pounds. 8700 block of Santa Monica at At noon, an unknown suspect spouse or other relative, family friend, tim near the corner of North committed a petty theft in the 6300 At 9:35 p.m., an unknown male 10:35 p.m. business associate or a professional Crescent Drive and Clifton Way at block of W. Third. fiduciary such as a bank. There are a 9:30 a.m. The suspect stole $500. suspect committed a burglary in the 100 block of S. Doheny Drive. number of issues to consider in deter- No further information was provid- June 30 An unknown suspect committed a The loss was estimated at $1,800. mining who to name as an executor or ed. petty theft in the 300 block of S. trustee. An unknown suspect burglarized a Detroit at 2:25 p.m. vehicle parked in the 8700 block of While both are responsible for ensur- At 10:32 a.m., an unknown male June 24 ing that your wishes are implemented, suspect committed a burglary in Rosewood at noon. At 6 p.m., a burglary was reported At 11:22 a.m., an unknown male when your will or trust establishes the 100 block of S. Palm Drive. in the 600 block of S. McCadden provisions for the long term manage- The loss was estimated at $1,900. suspect assaulted a victim in the At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Place. 9500 block of Wilshire. The sus- assaulted a victim in the 1000 ment of funds, your choice for execu- pect was approximately 6 feet tall block of N. La Brea. tor or trustee should also be based on An unknown male suspect robbed An unknown suspect committed a a similarity, or at a minimum, an a victim in the 9700 block of and 150 pounds. petty theft in the 300 block of S. An unknown suspect burglarized a understanding of your lifestyle choic- Wilshire at 1:03 p.m. The suspect Gramercy Place at 6 p.m. es as there may be many “discre- was approximately 5 feet 7 inches Two unknown suspects committed vehicle parked in the 800 block of Alta Vista at 10 p.m. tionary” decisions that your executor tall and 135 pounds. a grand theft in the 400 block of N. At 7 p.m., a burglary was reported Rodeo Drive at 1:25 p.m. The loss or trustee will make. Other issues to in the 6500 block of Santa Monica. be considered would be whether or not At 5:23 p.m., two unknown female was estimated at $25,000. The At 10:53 p.m., an unknown sus- suspects were approximately 5 pect committed a petty theft in the the appointment of one of your adult suspects committed a burglary in An unknown suspect burglarized a feet 7 inches tall to 5 feet 8 inches 7100 block of Santa Monica. children could cause undue stress in the 300 block of N. Canon Drive. vehicle parked in the 800 block of tall and 180 to 225 pounds. his or her relations with siblings. What The loss was estimated at $600. N. La Brea at 8:15 p.m. conflicts of interest are created if a The suspects were approximately July 1 At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect business associate or partner is named 5 feet 3 inches tall to 5 feet 5 inch- At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect as your executor or trustee? Will the es tall and 120 to 150 pounds. committed a grand theft in the 400 At 5:45 a.m., a suspect assaulted block of N. Beverly. The loss was committed a petty theft in the 8300 person named as executor or successor a victim during a domestic vio- block of W. Third. trustee have the time, organizational An identity theft was reported in estimated at $1,100. lence incident in the 900 block of ability and experience to do the job the 300 block of S. Rexford at 5:30 Kings. An unknown suspect committed a effectively? p.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 500 block of N. grand theft in the 8400 block of You should discuss your choice with An unknown suspect burglarized a Canon Drive at 5:20 p.m. The loss Melrose at 9:41 p.m. your estate planning lawyer, your At 7 p.m., an unknown female sus- vehicle parked in the 900 block of was estimated at $240. accountant and other financial advisors. pect assaulted a victim near the Croft at 5:46 a.m. corner of North Beverly Drive and At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire. The suspect was approx- At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1600 RAMER AW imately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 120 committed a grand theft in the Los Angeles Police block of N. Argyle. K L pounds. 9600 block of Sunset. The loss ROUP was estimated at $1,000. Department A burglary was reported in the 700 G block of Vine at 11:30 p.m. June 21 Stephen W. Kramer An unknown male suspect June 25 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 At 10:32 a.m., an unknown male assaulted a victim in the 200 block June 28 Los Angeles, CA 90036 suspect committed a burglary in of N. Canon at 10:50 p.m. No fur- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect the 300 block of N. Canon. The ther information was provided. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect (323)964-7100 loss was estimated at $64. The 6700 block of Franklin Place. robbed a victim in the 8500 block a participating member of suspect was approximately 6 feet June 25 of W. Third. AARP courtesy Union 3 inches tall and 180 pounds. An unknown suspect burglarized a extended Privilege An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 400 block of A burglary was reported in the 700 Network Two unknown suspects, one male grand theft in the 300 block of S. N. Fairfax at 2:35 a.m. block of S. Stanley at 6:30 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 July 6, 2017 It s National Hot Dog Month ’ Relishing America’s favorite food Pink’s Hot Dogs named one of the best casual eateries in America Wolfe. “A lot of people order that for recently named by the Daily Meal Fourth of July. Everybody loves it.” as one of the 101 Best Casual Pink’s Hot Dogs on La Brea However, with 36 hot dog vari- Restaurants in America. The web- Avenue, which was recently named eties to choose from, Pink urges his site ranked Pink’s as the 15th best one of the best casual eateries in the customers to try them all. Many are casual eatery in the United States – United States by the website Daily named after the stand’s celebrity up from number 28 in 2016 and Meal, is celebrating one of clientele – and a dozen different ahead of seven other Los Angeles- America’s favorite foods in July hamburgers. area restaurants on the list. during National Hot Dog Month. The Martha Stewart dog is a 9” “I think it reflective of the com- Pink’s is serving up the America stretch dog with relish, onions, mitment my family has to provid- the Beautiful Dog, a 12-inch bacon, chopped tomatoes, sauer- ing and delivering the highest qual- jalapeño sausage topped with pas- kraut and sour cream. The Ozzy ity hot dogs,” Pink said. “It’s a fun trami, bacon, lettuce and chopped Spicy Dog, named for Ozzy experience and you get a sense of tomatoes, and the new La La Land Osbourne, is a spicy Polish dog history when you come to Pink’s. Dog, topped with guacamole, with nacho cheese, American The ‘little hot dog stand that could’ chopped tomatoes, bacon bits and cheese, grilled onions, guacamole has become part of the historic fab- sour cream. and chopped tomatoes. ric of Los Angeles.” “The America the Beautiful Dog Pink’s has been an icon in The Hollywood Chamber of is one of our classic dogs that we use Hollywood since 1939 when Commerce also recently recog- to celebrate National Hot Dog Richard and Beverly’s parents, Paul nized Pink’s Hot Dogs at its Month,” said Richard Pink, who and Betty Pink, started with a push- “Heroes of Hollywood” luncheon, operates the stand with his wife cart near La Brea and Melrose which celebrated iconic establish- Gloria and sister Beverly Pink avenues. Pink’s Hot Dogs was ments and individuals in the community. “It is so significant to have a restaurant that has been around for 77 years in Los Angeles. It’s like an archeological find,” Pink added. “This is the Rolls Royce of hot dogs.” Pink’s Hot Dogs is located at 709 N. La Brea Ave. For information, call (323)931-4223, or visit pinkshollywood.com. Gourmet Hot Dogs & Sausages

Get Canter’s classic deli cuisine deliveredThe iconic Fairfax Districtto your restau- home“Now, everyone who lives down- rant Canter’s Deli is celebrating town or works downtown has National Hot Dog Month with “The access to online delivery. You can Buck Benny,” a split and grilled order from any online platform like knockwurst with grilled sauerkraut Postmates, GrubHub, Uber and on a challah bun, pictured above. Amazon, or can order from our “The Buck Benny” is served with website,” Canter added. raw onions on request, and comes “Nowadays, food has changed. with a pickle and a choice of French People order from their phones. fries, kettle chips or fresh fruit. They push a few buttons and in 25 Sweet potato fries or onion rings are minutes, the food is at the door.” $1 extra. The downtown delivery service is Canter’s Deli offers delivery also available at USC, and Canter from its Fairfax Avenue restaurant, said more delivery options will be and recently opened a new delivery- available in the future. Canter’s Deli only service for downtown resi- is considering expanding its deliv- dents craving its signature break- ery service in Silverlake and It’s National Hot Dog Month! fasts, sandwiches, burgers, soups, Brentwood. salads and entrées. The downtown Canter’s Deli is located at 419 N. We have gourmet hot dogs, housemade sausages, specially delivery service started two months Fairfax Ave. For information, call ground pork, Louisiana Andoullie & Boudain sausages, ago and is already very popular, said (323)651-2030, or visit Marc Canter. cantersdeli.com. bratwurst, polish sasage & more!

Fresh options for the grill at Huntington Meats Huntington Meats & Sausages at the Original Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, offers more than 25 varieties of housemade sausages daily. From exotic to traditional, spicy to mild, there is a sausage to satisfy every palate. Huntington Meats carries smoked andouille, Cajun 6333 W. Third St. jalapeño, buffalo and Italian sausages, as well as English bangers, smoked kielbasa, knockwurst, chicken apple and chicken, basil and In The Original Farmers Market tomato sausages. Exotic varieties include pheasant, lamb and wild boar sausages. 323.938.5131 If an all-beef hot dog is what you’re craving, Huntington Meats has www.marcondas.com them specially prepared. 6333 W. Third St., #350. (323)938-5383, or visit huntingtonmeats.com. National Hot Dog Month 18 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Get your kosher dogs at Jeff’s Gourmet Sausages Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory, located at 8930 W. Pico Blvd., offers a variety of hot dogs and sausages sure to please any palate. All of Jeff’s sausages and hot dogs, as well as burgers and deli meats, are made on-site in the eatery’s factory. Ever since hearing stories about his “Zayde” Isaac’s homemade pas- trami, corned beef and cherry “vishnik,” Jeff Rohatiner dreamed of crafting his own unique deli- catessen. Diners can now savor the flavor of classic age-old traditional recipes and experience the richness of nouveau sausages. Relish finely photo courtesy of Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory photo by Katie Sikora cured and cooked meats and cre- Kosher dogs and sausages are served at Jeff’s, and at Dodger Stadium. The decor at Dat Dog puts a smile on your face with its bright colors. ative salads and slaws. At Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory, every- Other items include Polish the Russian, made with garlic and thing is from made from scratch sausages made with a beef and gar- beef sausage on an onion roll with using the finest meats, fresh herbs, lic kielbasa sausage on an onion roll deli mustard and sauerkraut; the Dat Dog eyes expansion beyond stocks and California wines. with deli mustard and sauerkraut. Boerewors, featuring a South The menu includes Jeff’s Kosher The Turkey Italian sausage comes African beef sausage on a hot dog Dog and Jumbo Kosher Dog, fea- on a French roll with deli mustard, bun topped with barbecue sauce and itsFounded New in 2011, Orleans Dat Dog is a rootsthe initial expansion close to home turing all-beef kosher hot dogs on sautéed onions and peppers; the grilled onions. Jeff’s also serves popular New Orleans franchise that as the chain actively looks to bakery-fresh buns with a choice of Smoked Chicken Apple dog is hamburgers, sandwiches, chili fries, specializes in gourmet hot dogs and expand nationwide. ketchup, mustard, relish, onion, served on a bakery-fresh bun with chicken wings, wraps and more. sausages, and where a fun-loving Community outreach is part of tomato and pickle relish. The deli mustard and grilled onions; and Baseball fans can also enjoy staff embraces Hawaiian-shirts, Dat Dog’s approach. Working with jumbo version features a quarter- the Chicken Cilantro dog comes on Jeff’s Gourmet Sausages at Dodger laid-back culture, music and indi- Son Of A Saint, Zeus’ Place and pound kosher hot dog, and a a French roll topped with Caesar Stadium at all home games except viduality. The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic jalapeño kosher dog is also avail- salad. for those played on Fridays, The menu features sausages & Assistance Foundation, Dat Dog able. They have a classic, all- More exotic fare includes the Saturdays and Jewish holidays. made from crawfish, alligator and gives back to communities that American flavor sure to satisfy any Mergez, made with a spicy For information, call (310)858- duck, as well as chicken, burgers have been fundamental to its hot dog lover’s craving. Moroccan beef and lamb sausage; 8590, or visit jeffsgourmet.com. and traditional beef wieners. The growth and success. more than 30 toppings available “We are thrilled to announce that including unconventional options we’ve received this year’s Miss Hot Dog like blackberry sauce, guacamole, Restaurant Neighbor Award from Jayne Mansfield Sriracha mayo and crawfish etouf- the Louisiana Restaurant Marconda’s Meats carries fee. Customers can create their own Association for our partnership “jazz improvisation in a bun.” The with Son of a Saint,” said Bill Thumann’s hot dogs with a snap restaurant also offers vegetarian DiPaola, president and COO of Dat Looking for gourmet hot dogs to offer that authentic East Coast taste and vegan sausages, in addition to a Dog. “We can’t thank Son of a grill at home? Marconda’s Meats at with a snap. hot dog wrapped in a lettuce leaf Saint enough for allowing us to be the Original Farmers Market, cor- Established in 1941, Marconda’s instead of a traditional bun for peo- involved with the work they do and ner of Third and Fairfax, offers is a family-owned butcher shop ple avoiding carbohydrates. the lives they change. And, of Thumann’s New Jersey Hot Dogs, with three generations behind the Dat Dog is opening its first cor- course, a huge thank you to the housemade sausages, Louisiana counter. Visit Louis at Marconda’s porate store outside of New Orleans Louisiana Restaurant Association andouille and boudin sausages, and he’ll wrap up some of the best in Lafayette, Louisiana this sum- for presenting us with this award. bratwurst, Polish sausage and dogs you will ever eat for your next mer. Dat Dog has also signed fran- We are honored.” more, as well as its own specially barbecue. 6333 W. Third St., chise agreements for outlets in For information, visit ground pork. Thumann’s hot dogs (323)938-5131. marcondas.com. Baton Rouge and Houston, keeping datdog.com.

photo courtesy of NHDSC According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, actress Jayne HOT DOG! Mansfield was named National Hot Dog girl early in her career. The trivia is part of a quiz hot dog lovers can take on their website at hot-dog.org. It’s National Hot Dog Month! “THE BUCK BENNY” OVER 25 split and grilled Knockwurst with VARIETIES OF SAUSAGES MADE FRESH Sauerkraut on a Challah Bun DAILY!

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SAM Initiative announces grant recipients for 2017 n munity, such as homelessness, the extraordinary endeavors of This year’s grants everyday struggles of foster youth, each organization and the efforts total $225,000 and will environmental sustainability and of our members to identify and creating economic opportunities respond to the needs in our com- include distributions to for underserved populations, munity,” said Mindy Freedman, Students for Students according to a Sam Initiative news founder of the SAM Initiative. release. “Our collaborative process of and Kids in the Spotlight “Hearing the inspiring stories of engaged philanthropy provides our hope and seeing everyday members a tremendous sense of The SAM Initiative, which rep- Angelenos give up their time and pride in their giving. We believe resents a group of westside individ- donations to helping our nonprofit that we can have a far more mean- uals who pool their financial organizations on the frontline was ingful impact together than we can resources and experience to fund very uplifting and a real boost to alone.” and support programs that pro- the spirit of what we do,” said Grant distributions include mote social change – announced at Alisa Orduna, Los Angeles Mayor $32,000 to Students for Students, its annual awards dinner that Eric Garcetti’s homelessness poli- $30,000 to Kids in the Spotlight, Students for Students, Kids in the cy director. $50,000 to Safe Place for Youth photo courtesy of Foley Freisleben Spotlight, Safe Place for Youth, The mission of the SAM and $100,000 to Grameen Pictured with Groner (fourth from left) are (from left): Daniel Grameen America and Homeboy Initiative is to serve as a catalyst to America. Rothblatt, Foundation senior vice president-philanthropic services; Recycling will be the recipients of improve the lives of women, chil- “The SAM Initiative exempli- Foundation trustee Selwyn Gerber; Marvin Schotland, Foundation this year’s grants, totaling dren and families in Los Angeles fies the power of collaborative giv- president and chief executive officer; Eli Groner; Consul General $225,000. through expanded and engaged ing to create lasting change in a These organizations are address- Grundwerg; and Lewis Groner, Foundation director of marketing and philanthropy. community,” said Mindee communications. ing many of the critical issues fac- “The awards dinner is an inspir- Barham, vice president of devel- ing the greater Los Angeles com- ing celebration that acknowledges opment for Grameen America. Local leaders meet with rep from

Homeboy Industries prepares for annual 5K Run/Walk IsraeliEli Groner, Prime director-general Minister’s of Specifically, officehe spoke about a bur- Registration is open for the ninth to run through the streets of down- ing them to redirect their lives and the office of Israel’s Prime Minister geoning technology industry, citing annual Homeboy Industries 5K town L.A. become contributing members of our Benjamin Netanyahu, provided a the recent $15 billion sale of Run/Walk. Participants can form a team and community. Each year over 10,000 high-level briefing on important Israel’s Mobileye to semiconductor The event will be held on Sept. 23 set a fundraising goal. former gang members from across strategic issues to the senior man- giant Intel Corp. at 8:30 a.m., and brings together Homeboy Industries provides Los Angeles come through Homeboy agement, leadership and donors of He also cited the country’s lead- trainees and staff, runners and fami- hope, training and support to former- Industries’ doors in an effort to make the Jewish Community Foundation ership role in technology sectors of lies, and thousands of community ly gang-involved and previously a positive change. For information, of Los Angeles during a recent rapidly growing importance members of all ages for a rare chance incarcerated men and women allow- visit homeboyindustries.org. visit. Groner was joined at the including driverless cars and meeting by Israel’s Consul General cybersecurity, noting that about 20 to the Southwestern United States percent of all global cybersecurity Sam Grundwerg. business emanates from Israel, Funding approved for the Los Angeles County Groner – who previously served according to the news release. in Washington, D.C. as Israel’s According to the release, Groner minister of economic affairs to the and Grundwerg underscored the CulturalFive recommendations Equity included andments, policiesInclusion or plans for cultural InitiativeLACountyArts.org/CEII-report. United States, and is currently his vital role that the Foundation’s in the Cultural Equity and Inclusion equity; expansion of college arts “This is an important moment for country’s senior-most civilian extensive grant-making to Israel Initiative (CEII) report –released by pathways through paid arts intern- arts and culture in LA County,” said employee – provided an in-depth, through the years has played in the Arts Commission in April 2017 – ships for community college stu- Pamela Bright-Moon, president of optimistic assessment of a wide social impact and economic devel- have received funding by the L.A. dents; development of teen arts path- the Arts Commission. “I am confi- range of topics including the robust opment, expressing deep apprecia- County Board of Supervisors as part ways to create access to work-based dent our neighborhoods and commu- domestic economy and present tion for the organization’s tireless of the approved budget for Fiscal learning opportunities for teens; and nities will see substantive results security situation, according to a efforts to build and strengthen the Year 2017-2018. placement of artists to work cross- from the work of CEII.” news release by the foundation. country. “This FY 2017-2018 budget prior- sector to address social problems. itizes the Arts Commission and The CEII report was the culmina- County arts programming. I’m glad tion of an 18-month public process we are able to showcase our arts that led to the development of rec- potential and highlight our artistic ommendations to the Board of jewels within the County,” Supervisors to ensure that everyone Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st in L.A. County has equitable access District, said in a statement. to arts and culture, and to improve The recommendations include inclusion in the wider arts ecology development of a Los Angeles for all residents in every community, County Cultural Policy; requirement according to an Arts Commission for cultural organizations that con- news release. The executive summa- tract with the county to include state- ry and full report are available at Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 July 6, 2017 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Daniel Ezralow returns to the Wallis July 13-14 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Los Angeles native and award- winning director and choreogra- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pher Daniel Ezralow returns to the that the West Hollywood Wallis Annenberg Center for the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- Performing Arts for the world pre- sider the following item: miere of “Primo Passo” on July 13-14 at 8 p.m. each night. LOCATION: 1013 N. SPAULDING AVENUE, “Primo Passo” examines first West Hollywood, California steps in life and presents a career retrospective as well as an investigation of what’s next for the REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to demol- choreographer. ish an existing single-family res- “My work is ever-changing and idence, and construct a redefining itself,” Ezralow said. “‘Primo Passo’ is Italian for ‘first three-story, five-unit condo- step’ and this work will examine minium building over a subter- that first step in life, the first step ranean parking garage. in a career, the first step in love and the first step in dance. PERMIT(S): Demolition Permit, Development Looking at some of our first steps helps us to see where we have Permit, Subdivision Permit, and come from and where we might be any other required permits. going.” ‘Primo Passo’ also revisits and APPLICANT(S): 1013 Spaulding, LLC reimagines some of Ezralow’s (Margaret Taylor, Apex LA) most powerful works to explore photo courtesy of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts their initial artistic impulse. Ezralow’s expansive and award- TIME/PLACE Thursday, July 20, 2017 winning career – as a director, of the Sochi Olympics. He has season,” said Paul Crewes, the OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. choreographer, writer and per- choreographed Broadway’s “The Wallis’ artistic director. “Daniel’s West Hollywood Park Public former – has masterfully traversed Green Bird” and “Spider-Man: lifetime work embraces such a Meeting Room – Council the mediums of theater, film, Turn Off the Dark,” as well as the wide mixture of styles, whether Chambers music and television, from modest seminal musical film “Across the he’s creating modern dances, or venues to the world’s greatest Universe.” He collaborates and choreographing for Broadway, the 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard stages. The Huffington Post called creates spectacles with artists, Oscars or the Olympics. This West Hollywood, CA 90069 his recent production of “Pearl” at from the legendary designer Issey extraordinary evening will bring Lincoln Center “a stunning collab- Miyake to the musical icon Katy all of these skills and influences ZONES: R3B (Residential, Multi-Family orative spectacle of dance, theater, Perry. Ezralow is the founder and together for this brand new world Medium Density) film, music, multi-media and his- artistic director of Ezralow Dance, premiere and an exciting night of tory.” a movement-based ensemble dance.” Throughout his career, Ezralow known internationally for its The Wallis Annenberg Center ENVIRONMENTAL has created works for Hubbard explosive physicality, original for the Performing Arts is located STATUS: Categorically exempt from the Street Dance Chicago, The Paris thought and playful humor. at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in provisions of the California Envi- Opera Ballet, Batsheva Dance “It is such a delight to welcome Beverly Hills. ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), Company of Israel, Cirque du Daniel and his company back to For information, visit thewal- Soleil, and the opening ceremony the Wallis for ‘Primo Passo’ this lis.org. pursuant to Section §15332 (In- Fill Development)

The staff report will be available on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the HammerThe Hammer Museum announces last week new assistant curator W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line announced the appointment of Erin at www.weho.org Christovale as assistant curator. She will co-curate the Hammer’s bien- nial exhibition “Made in L.A. IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- 2018” with Anne Ellegood. ited to raising only those issues you or someone else “Erin Christovale is an exciting raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or addition to the Hammer’s curatorial in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- team,” Anne Philbin, the Hammer’s lywood Planning Commission, via the Community De- director, said. “Her wide-ranging interests across film and other velopment Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. media will strengthen our ability to engage both new audiences and To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of ideas. Erin has long advocated for 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available under-recognized artists, and we’re for checkout at the meeting. If you require special as- pleased she will be working with us beyond ‘Made in L.A. 2018.’” sistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for Christovale is a curator and film the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your re- programmer based in Los Angeles. quest in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) She is the curator of Black Radical 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Imagination with Amir George, City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. which has screened both nationally and internationally in spaces such photo courtesy of the Hammer Museum Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- as the Museo Taller Jose Clemente Erin Christovale has “long advocated for under-recognized artists,” Orozco. portation) may be provided upon written request to the according to Hammer director Anne Philbin. Exhibitions include “a/wake in Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the the water: Meditations on Disaster” meeting. For information on public transportation, call at the Museum of Contemporary Democracy, Citizenship, Freedom” Crockett as part of Visual AIDS’ African Diasporan Arts, “Memoirs at the Los Angeles Municipal Art longstanding project, A Day 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to of A Watermelon Woman” and “A Gallery, where she previously With(Out) Art. www.metro.net Subtle Likeness” at the ONE served as curator. She is currently The Hammer Museum is located National Gay and Lesbian organizing the 28th anniversary of at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Archives, and “S/Election: “Alternate Endings” with Vivian mation, visit hammer.ucla.edu. Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

For further information contact Adrian Gallo, Associate Ringo Starr to celebrate his 77th birthday in Hollywood Planner, in the Community Development Department at Ringo Starr’s annual worldwide Throughout his career and life, Chicago. Since then, he has also (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected] peace and love birthday celebration the legendary English drummer held peace and love events in New will be held on July 7 at noon at the has promoted peace and love. In York City’s Times Square; Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Capitol Records Tower. The event 2008, he was asked what he want- Hamburg, Germany; Nashville, is open to the public. ed for his birthday, and replied, Tennessee; and Los Angeles – Starr, best known as the drum- “more peace and love, that is some- where it has been held the last three mer for the Beatles, will celebrate thing you can’t have too much years. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- his 77th birthday. Special guests of.” The Capitol Records Tower is екта. Для дополнительной информации will include Joe Walsh, David On July 7, 2008, Starr held the located at 1750 Vine St. For infor- Lynch, Bud Cort and Don Was. first peace and love event in mation, visit ringostarr.com. на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 22 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Enjoy the island life at ‘Tiki Night’ in Hollywood American Cinematheque presents and additional entertainment will be Egyptian Theatre courtyard. “Rapa “Tiki Night” on Saturday, July 8 offered, followed by a screening of Nui” will be shown at 6 p.m. Tickets beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the “Rapa Nui” (1994), an adventure set are $15; $12 for American Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. on pre-colonial Easter Island. Cinematheque members. The Host King Kukulele will perform Guests are encouraged to wear Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 with his band, the Friki Tikis. Hawaiian attire. A Tiki Marketplace Hollywood Blvd. For information, Vendors, cocktails, food, dancing runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the visit americancinematheque.com.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a public meeting to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California

Madelyn Peterson enjoyed a hot dog at Pink’s in this photograph REQUEST: An Ordinance of the City of West Hollywood establishing from the June 30, 2011 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly seismic strengthening requirements for two categories of Press. The accompanying article was about the many ways Angelenos existing buildings and amending the West Hollywood celebrate with one of America’s favorite foods during National Hot Municipal Code. Dog Month in July. The newspapers now publish a special section each July in celebration of National Hot Dog Month. For information see pages 17-19. PERMIT(S): N/A

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood by Myles Mellor Crossword Puzzle TIME/PLACE Monday, July 17, 2017 OF MEETING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Title 14 - Sections §15301 (Existing Facilities), §15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and §15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).

The staff report will be available on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

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‘Baby Driver’ is this year’s ‘La La Land’ Who says you can’t love a story- agree that it’s original, but mostly, it’s less film for its style and soundtrack? a rather straightforward film hardly That’s the real question driving worth freaking out over. There’s a lot “Baby Driver,” the most original of heart and excessive style – some- heist flick in decades. This one easily thing Wright does incredibly well – nears the top of the summer season, but it’s just not a very entertaining but as an Edgar Wright film, “Baby experience. Driver” is the man’s weakest theatri- I want to love it. I’ll see anything cal release to date. with Wright’s name attached. “Shaun Freudian backstory in the most cari- Baby (Ansel Elgort) is the best get- of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz,” “The catured of ways. The name doesn’t away driver out there. He doesn’t World’s End,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the work for the character and damages enjoy a life of crime, but he owes Doc World” – his directing career is mod- the film, but more than anything else, (Kevin Spacey) a debt, so the pair est, controlled, but everything he cre- our star Elgort is not the second com- photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures team up for a series of jobs until ates exudes a love for film history and ing. He’s appeared in a few high-pro- they’re square. At least he gets to an incomparable wit most viewers file films like “The Fault in Our From left, Baby (Ansel Elgort), Bats (Jamie Foxx), Darling (Eiza work with colorful characters like won’t expect in genre flicks. Stars,” and he’s just as vanilla here. Gonzalez) and Buddy (Jon Hamm) decide to attempt the heist. Griff (Jon Bernthal), Buddy (Jon When Wright left “Ant-Man” as No amount of music can compensate Hamm), Darling (Eiza González) and director, I wept. I knew that film for that. Bats (Jamie Foxx), a wildly unhinged would become a watered-down ver- I scratch my head when I think in his truck (believable) and a Perhaps I’m off base. The first time villain. sion of something more lasting. His about praise for the car chase scenes, machine gun (no clue where that I watched “Hot Fuzz” I cared little Sure, Baby loves driving, and he presence is that powerful in any pro- always at the expense of the “Fast came from). about it. Now, it’s yearly viewing. does so effectively to a good track on ject. But “Baby Driver” is under- and Furious” films (unjustly so for at Like Chris Christie on his shut- Eventually, I gained appreciation for his iPod – he has a different one for whelming. Stay for the soundtrack, least three of those films). Sorry down beach, I know I’m alone. This Wright’s approach to genre and each mood – but he’d rather hit the and it’s a doozy of ear candy, but the folks, the best automotive moments happened last year at least once with satire. As of now, I don’t see that hap- road with his gal, Debora (Lily story and characters are tedious. appear during the opening credits, “La La Land,” a film most found pening with “Baby Driver.” While I James). Too bad fate rarely works in Foxx, as Bats, has never been this including that special 300-move inspiring, while I perceived it as pro- appreciate a well-placed song, espe- this protagonist’s favor, much to the annoying. And Spacey’s Doc quickly around a couple trucks in an alley you ficiently made but hardly worth cele- cially beautifully constructed cine- dismay of his foster dad Joseph (CJ transitions from threatening Baby to might’ve seen in the trailers. brating. That’s “Baby Driver,” a film matic moments all seamlessly cued, I Jones), who easily steals the show. sympathizing with him, all for a nice Otherwise, the action is rather bland worth renting and using as an exam- have little commitment to or concern All the hype surrounding this one and tidy third act. The only character and at one point, random. Let’s not ple in a film editing class. Other than for music history when I watch a steers one way: “Baby Driver” puts with an adequate arc is Buddy, and forget the hero during the second that, I’ve seen better this month, this film. And without music, this isn’t a the fun in overdrive, setting a new even then, it’s not a great a one. heist who fights back with a sidearm year. very memorable film. standard for original filmmaking. I’ll And then there’s Baby, wearing his

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a small filet mignon and three grilled jumbo prawns with diced summer Enjoy food, fun and firehouse chili at ‘Taste of the Farmers Market’ vegetables. Finish with a baked FromRestaurant page 14 News Enjoy a feast of more than 50 chocolate chip skillet cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. delicious summer food and bever- garitas and cocktails including the age samples from the Original 1100 Glendon Ave., #100, O.G., Rum Horchata, Three (310)824-3322. Farmers Market’s grocery, restau- Amigos, Gringo, El Diablo, rant and specialty food merchants Tequila Negroni and Tequila at the 9th annual “Taste of Farmers Mojito. A prix-fixe, pre-theater Market” on Tuesday, July 18 from menu is served from 11 a.m. to 4 The Lemonade 5 to 9 p.m. p.m. Dishes include Trejo’s The Market is partnering again Mexican wings, street corn, steak StandART kicksat TART off summer with with the local nonprofit First-In asada, grilled chicken, cauliflower The Lemonade Stand, a new Fire Foundation and firefighters bowls, quesadillas, street tacos and Toutdoor bar in the restaurant’s from Stations 61 and 29, in the burritos. The first Trejo’s Tacos courtyard at the Farmer’s Daughter LAFD’s Battalions 18 and 11, to opened on La Brea Avenue in 2016, Hotel. The new bar is open Friday offer samples of firehouse chili. and the restaurant in Pasadena is through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Firefighters/chefs from Station 61 the fourth location. A fifth Trejo’s Guests can order cocktails from and 29 will offer samples of meat Tacos is scheduled to open in The Lemonade Stand while wait- and vegetarian firehouse chili, and August at USC Village. 37 S. El ing for a table at TART, or mingle will hold a fire safety demonstra- Molino Ave., Pasadena. (626)792- and relax in the surrounding lounge tion with Wilshire the Fire Dog. A 4441. area. 115 S. Fairfax Ave., (323)556- fire truck will also be parked on- photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market 2608. site, and information and activities will be available. on youth programs. The Market is children’s ticket offering 10 tastes This year’s event supports the Los Angeles’ quintessential family- for those 10 and under. Adult tick- Summer dining at First-In Fire Foundation and the friendly gathering place, which ets include two drink tickets for Beaming opens at LAFD’s youth leadership programs makes this a perfect match for this beer and wine samples and non- Napaapa ValleyValley Grille Grille has debuted a and projects at local fire stations, year’s event.” alcoholic beverages. three-course, summer-themed Centuryry an organicCity Mall superfood including the Fire Cadet Program Lyn MacEwen Cohen, president The original Farmers Market is Nmenu for $35. Choose from alba- smoothie, healthy snacks, plant- and the new Girl’s Fire Training of the First-In Fire Foundation, located at 6333 W. Third St. Tickets core crudo or garden vegetable and Tbased soups and salads at Beaming. Camp. The Fire Cadet Program commended the Market and owner are available at the Market’s office, orecchiette pasta salad with Brussels Cleanse programs are available for teaches young men and women A.F. Gilmore Company for their on the second level above Gate sprouts, artichokes, roasted yellow one to five days, or 10 and 21 days. about careers in firefighting and support. One, or by visiting farmersmarket- squash, spinach, grape tomatoes and 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., emergency medical services. “It’s always special to give back la.com. grilled bacon dressing. The entrée is (310)277-3898. Cadets, who range in age from 14- to the local community,” Cohen 20 years old, participate in fire said. “What better place to enjoy department training, meetings and old fashioned hospitality and the NOW “ride-alongs” in fire department simple pleasure of sampling tasty vehicles. The LAFD Girl’s Fire firehouse chili cooked and served LEASING YOUR NEW HOME Training Camp teaches teens and by our friendly local ‘fire chefs?’ young women about what it takes And, what better place to celebrate to become firefighters. Los Angeles’ youth than at one of “Taste of Farmers Market is one the city’s most iconic destinations? of our biggest and most special Taste of Farmers Market is smokin’ events of the year, as guests are able hot and so much fun.” to sample the wide variety of This year’s menu will include a cuisines we offer from all over the variety of tastes for both meat- world,” said Ilysha Buss, marketing lovers and vegetarians as well as director for the Original Farmers offerings from the Market’s newest Market. “Last year’s inaugural merchants – Nonna’s Empanadas, partnership with the First-In Fire Michelina Artisan Boulanger and Foundation was a huge hit, and we Local Ice. are thrilled to be working with them Advance adult tickets are $35; again, this time with a special focus $40 at the door, with a special $10

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Eight condos will SchiffRep. Adam concerned Schiff (D-Burbank) aboutsion on readiness resources and speed of tothe fight event of awild fire, and fires if not, how recently sent a letter to U.S. Forest response in the event of a fire, since long will it take to summon the Service Chief Tom Tidwell as you are well aware, the speed of helicopter and activate it to fight replace nine rental units expressing concern over the deci- response can be the difference fires in the Angeles National From page 1 cate. sion by the Forest Service to between a destructive wildfire and Forest? Schiff also asked whether City records show that nearly change six Type 1 firefighting heli- a controlled event,” Schiff wrote in the firefighting helicopter in Opponents to the City Council’s 200 form letters signed by different copters from “exclusive use” con- the letter. Lancaster will be used in other decision also viewed the condos as residents opposed to the project tracts to “call when needed” con- Numerous fires have already parts of the country, and if so, how the latest setback in the ongoing were mailed to the City Hall office tracts, including a helicopter based occurred throughout Southern would that hinder the Forest housing crisis that has displaced of Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th in Lancaster. California this summer. Schiff said Service’s ability to fight fires in Los residents and spiked homelessness. District. “As we enter peak fire season in the change in policy raises ques- Angeles County? The property had been deemed his- Koretz said the conversion is a Southern California, I would like to tions such as will the Type 1 heli- For information, visit toric, but renters were still evicted “difficult issue and somewhat know the implications of this deci- copter be available at all times in schiff.house.gov. via the Ellis Act. muddy issue.” “We are facing an onslaught of “Given all the discussions we’ve condo-ization of affordable housing been having about saving afford- in our community,” said Adam able housing, it would seem to res- Overton, a member of the L.A. onate to go against [the applicant, JusticeThe Assembly system Public Safety reformLara echoed package the sentiment. makessubstances. progress SB 190 would elimi- Tenants Union. “We have a vacan- Guy Penini],” he said. But he Committee on June 27 approved “California is leading the nation- nate administrative fees for youth cy drought of epic proportions. We voted in favor of it because exist- five criminal and juvenile justice al movement to bring fairness to involved in the juvenile justice sys- need to do everything in our power ing city rules, processes and reform bills authored by Sens. our courts and communities,” Lara tem and their families. to make sure we retain rent-stabi- methodology to arrive at the Holly Mitchell and Ricardo Lara said. “It is time to put justice on the The package of bills also lized housing, or risk more families approximately 4 percent vacancy (D-Los Angeles) aimed at ending right track. If you are not convicted includes SB 393, which would seal being displaced from their homes rate did not provide a basis to deny inequities in California’s juvenile of a crime, you shouldn’t have to be arrest records and remove barriers and communities.” the conversion. and criminal justice systems. in debt to the court or have the to employment for people arrested City officials arrived at an “As much as I’d like to,” Koretz The measures are part of the state mark on your record when you but not convicted of a crime; SB approximately 6 percent vacancy continued, “I don’t believe it senators’ #EquityAndJustice pack- apply for a job or an apartment. If 394, which will bring California rate for the surrounding area based would be defensible to randomly age and will now proceed for con- you are a child, you should under- into compliance with the in part on Department of Water and pick a different calculation solely sideration by the Assembly stand your rights. If you commit a Montgomery v. Louisiana decision Power meter data. But opponents for this project. We should move Appropriations Committee. No crime, you should have the chance that juveniles cannot be sentenced said that information is nearly two forward, however, improving the hearing date has yet been set. at rehabilitation.” to life without parole; and SB 395, years old, and that a UCLA data and methodology. “State policymakers today took a The bills include SB 180 and SB which will require youth under age researcher had been able to deter- “If we’re going to move city giant step toward reducing unnec- 190, which would reform how 18 to consult with legal counsel mine a 4 percent vacancy rate. policy toward preserving afford- essary, unfair and unjust policies California’s criminal justice system before they waive their constitu- “You are destroying the balance able housing – and we must – that hurt children, families and tax- treats youths and young adults. SB tional rights in interrogations with of a city by only catering to rich we’re not going to accomplish it payers,” Mitchell said. “Simply 180 would limit sentencing police. people,” Amy Galaudet, a landlord on a case-by-case basis, where put, we need to put an end to the enhancements for some violations For information, visit and member of multiple homeown- we’re dealing with awkward, and cradle-to-grave prison pipeline.” involving minors and controlled senate.ca.gov/mitchell. ers’ associations, said. “You’re dri- not very defensible, facts.” ving away the middle class, and Councilman Gil Cedillo, 1st you’re destroying the architecture. District, said “the burden is for us You’re ignoring the needs of the to make that clear.” powerless over the powerful, and “This matter is as clear as mud,” DistrictThe Los Angelesaims Unifiedto graduateunanimously biliterate and supports the studentsschool districts by greater 2032 flexibility you’re changing the ecosystem of said Cedillo, who voted against School District Board of expansion of dual-language pro- in educating English-learners the city.” allowing the conversion. “We Education recently set a goal of grams, which the district currently while offering new opportunities The City Council also deemed don’t know, with respect to the cri- attaining biliteracy for all stu- offers in Spanish, Mandarin, for native English-speakers to that there was not enough of a teria that serves as the basis for this dents, and called for the class of Korean, Arabic, Armenian and learn a second language. The res- “cumulative impact” on the sur- appeal to be denied, that it has 2032 to be the first to graduate French. olution directs superintendent rounding area to justify denying the been met. There is no doubt that with all members able to read and The LAUSD is already working Michelle King to convene an new condos. there is dispute over what the write in a second language. to implement voter-approved advisory board that will build on “Within the context of escalating vacancy rate is in this city. We hear The initiative was approved Proposition 58, which grants dual-language programs. homelessness, rents and rent bur- from academics, we hear from den, there is no other possible con- departments, we hear from DWP, clusion than to recognize every loss and it is not clear whether or not of unit as a quantifiable cumulative we are above or below 5 percent.” impact that is not being mitigated, Councilman Mike Bonin, 11th and exacerbating the crisis,” said District, was the other opposing Sylvie Shain, a tenant rights advo- vote.

LAUSD partners with Holocaust museum for Beyond the Bell

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

Last week, the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust began its third summer partnering with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Beyond the Bell program. During Beyond the Bell, students in summer classes at eight middle schools from across Los Angeles visit the museum to learn Holocaust history, dialogue with Holocaust survivors, and reflect through visual art projects. Meeting in the quiet and tranquil Children’s Memorial at the museum, students work on watercolor paintings that reflect spaces of memory or sanctuary in their own lives. The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is located at 100 The Grove Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. 26 July 6, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills officials continue Joint Powers Agreement talks From page 1 have been made possible by the the community,” the passage read. Joint Powers Agreement. “The city depends on BHUSD “I suggested that the council The district’s board of education facilities, buildings and athletic needed the ability to review and approved the two-month extension fields to further its mission in pro- analyze their financial analysis, at a June 30 special meeting, viding residents with recreation and which had not been provided, but according to a district news release. green spaces for camps, sports, [board of education member The extension, running through concerts, adult programs, aquatic Howard Goldstein] assured me it Aug. 31, allows summer programs classes and pre-schools.” photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust would be right away,” Bosse said. at school facilities to remain intact. His letter also asked for increased Sarah Moskovitz and her husband, Itzik Moskovitz, were on hand for “I felt that once the council “I am optimistic that BHUSD funding through the Joint Powers the ceremony received that, we would be able to and the city can successfully nego- Agreement to compensate for 2012, work together toward our mutual tiate a mutually beneficial agree- when the district agreed to a goal of completing the JPA negoti- ment that supports community reduced amount due to the city’s ation.” opportunities, as well as the budgetary constraints. LAMOTHA new plaque unveiled unveils at the atheir new own, and plaque so the suffering of According to the agreement’s increasing costs of running such “BHUSD is asking the city to Los Angeles Museum of the these survivors was ignored. Thank current terms, the city pays the robust programming,” increase the JPA to $13.5 million Holocaust from Child Survivors of you to Sarah and Flo for igniting school district a base amount of Superintendent Michael Bregy said [in a potential one-year extension] the Holocaust, Los Angeles honors the spark that led to a worldwide $9.7 million per year, as well as in a statement. to recoup the $2.4 million reduction psychologists Sarah Moskovitz movement of Child Survivor $125,000 for crossing guards In an open letter to the communi- over the past five years, and to and the late Florabel Kinsler. Groups, finally giving all children a around the schools. ty late last month, Bregy quoted a cover increased costs of facility The plaque reads: “The Child voice!” After-school enrichment classes passage in a July 2008 issues of operations over the past decade,” survivors of the Holocaust, Los Local members of Child at the district’s four K-8 schools, “Beverly Hills: In Focus” high- the letter said. Angeles, wish to honor Dr. Sarah Survivors of the Holocaust were in aquatics classes at the high school’s lighting the value of the agreement. Bregy and City Manager Mahdi Traister Moskovitz and Dr. attendance, many of whom have pool, Beverly Hills Little League at “In light of Beverly Hills’ limited Aluzri were scheduled to meet on Florabel Kinsler who helped bring shared their stories with students school baseball fields and adult open space, this is an important July 5 to discuss next steps, accord- attention to all the children who and visitors at the museum. classes in high school classrooms contribution to the well-being of ing to the district. previously were not recognized as The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust survivors. Many Holocaust is located at 100 The believed that child survivors were Grove Drive. For information, visit too young to carry memories of lamoth.org. AHF said the settlement is a victory From page 1 reduce “overdevelopment” in the to 268,850 square feet, and the Michael Weinstein. “We thank Los Angeles by imposing a mora- height was reduced by 28 feet, to Contract gives DWP Sunset Studios for working torium on new construction, pro- 206 feet from ground level. The together toward an alternative hibiting amendments to the city’s height of the parking levels clos- design that we believe is in the general plan for certain projects est to the neighboring residents and requiring more public review, was reduced from nearly 50 feet, workers multiple raises best interest of both the commu- From page 1 nity surrounding 5901 Sunset as among other requirements. to 36.5 feet, and there is a 14-foot poverty. well as the city at large.” Kenslea said the Measure S set back between the 36.5 foot didn’t push back from the very A few council members voiced Ged Kenslea, communications campaign was successful in that it first level and the remaining two beginning if that was a nonstarter,” concern that the city did not push director for AHF, said the settle- forced people to think about and parking levels. O’Farrell said. hard enough for DWP employee ment is a victory beyond the reconsider the way new projects Hudson Pacific Properties But Llewellyn said he “[didn’t] contributions for health care. reduction of two levels. The orga- are designed and approved in the issued a statement about the set- think we could have done better.” “The next time we negotiate this nization contended that a grocery city. He said AHF was concerned tlement. “Our labor partners requested contract, if it comes back without store previously planned on the overdevelopment was ruining the “This agreement moves for- more, the city proposed less, as some portion of give in health care, ground floor of the building in a quality of life for residents in ward a world-class project that often happens in labor agree- I’d be surprised and I’d expect you space that will now be used for Hollywood and other parts of the will bring more good jobs and ments,” he continued. to get a lot of pushback from this other retail would have brought city. businesses to the city, and sup- Other council members weren’t council,” Koretz said. an increase in traffic to the neigh- “It’s too much, too fast. City ports Hollywood’s continued as opposed to the contract as they He added in a phone interview borhood. The building’s parking Hall was handing out zoning vari- resurgence as the epicenter of were to the process. Bonin and that an evaluation process for DWP will also now be enclosed, as ances like candy,” Kenslea said. media and entertainment,” said Councilman Joe Buscaino, 15th employees, which the city has opposed to the previous open “While Measure S may have fall- Chris Barton, executive vice District, said they first heard they never had before, was among the design, reducing the pollution en short at the ballot box, the president of development and would vote on the contract from reasons he supported the new con- from exhaust, Kenslea said. effect is being felt. People are capital investment for Hudson media reports. tract. AHF was one of the organiza- paying attention to the issues of Pacific Properties. “Epic is “This contract appears reason- Councilman Bob Blumenfield, tions behind Measure S – also development and overdevelop- another significant investment in able, however, there hasn’t been 3rd District, said it was “hard to known as the Neighborhood ment in the community and at Hollywood by Hudson Pacific enough time or information given swallow” that the deal will not Integrity Initiative – a ballot ini- City Hall.” Properties and is part of our long- to allow for a real discussion,” Ryu require DWP employees to con- tiative defeated by voters in The settlement reduced the term commitment to the entire said, adding that the process “is, in tribute to health care. March. The measure sought to overall size of the Epic property community.” a way, an erosion of the public Alex Comisar, Garcetti’s press trust.” secretary, said via email that the “At a time when there is a deep discontinuation of funding to two mistrust of government, and we are controversial nonprofits, designed doing everything in the city of Los to promote safety and training Cedars-Sinai develops new cardiac arrest tool Angeles, and we’ve made tremen- among DWP employees, in the new A Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute six. Patients scored at four or above measures how effectively the heart is dous strides in rebuilding that trust deal was a sign that the mayor “is investigator and his team have devel- have as much as 20 times the pumping blood. Patients with LVEF with our voters and our residents, I committed to reforming” DWP. oped a new risk assessment tool that increased risk for sudden cardiac value below 35 percent are deemed to feel like we’re going backwards,” “This contract is a step toward brings physicians closer to predicting arrest as patients with lower scores. be at high risk. However, this method Ryu continued. improving our utility’s service to who is most likely to suffer a sudden More than 350,000 out-of-hospital has not been found to be effective and Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th Angelenos,” he said. “This deal cardiac arrest. cardiac arrests occur annually in the also does not help those with LVEF District, said the contract is a “pret- enables us to end ratepayer funding The new risk score from Sumeet S. United States. Although the terms over 35 percent, who happen to be ty reasonable compromise.” for the Joint Training and Joint Chugh and his team is based on read- “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart the majority of patients who suffer “To give cost of living increases Safety Institutes, retain the workers ings from a 12-lead electrocardio- attack” often are used interchange- sudden cardiac arrest. The study around 2 percent is not particularly we invest millions of dollars to train gram (EKG) test – the oldest and least ably, the conditions are different. A found that the EKG-based score shocking and is a fair thing to do,” and put new performance evalua- expensive cardiac test available. sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical worked for patients at all levels of he said. tions in place.” Their findings, published in disturbance in the heart rhythm that LVEF measurement and was espe- From October 2014 to European Heart Journal, shows how causes the heart to stop beating, and cially effective among patients with September 2015, the median base the researchers calculated patients’ usually causes death immediately. A LVEF over 35 percent. salary for a DWP worker was risk scores using multiple data points heart attack is caused when one of the The findings came out of a larger approximately $99,500, according Answers From Page 22 from a patient’s EKG. Data points major arteries leading to the heart research enterprise called the Oregon to a recent report released earlier include the patient’s heart rate, left becomes clogged, usually with Sudden Unexpected Death Study, an this year by the Office of Public ventricular hypertrophy (thickening plaque, disrupting the flow of blood ongoing assessment of all sudden car- Accountability. Total compensation of the walls of the heart), and four to the heart muscle. diac arrests in the Portland, Oregon was approximately $136,100 after specific measures of how the heart Because of the major public health metropolitan area, home to 1 million retirement, health and other bene- muscle undergoes electrical stimula- implications of sudden cardiac death, people. The study has been underway fits. tion and relaxation. Patients deter- finding a better means of identifying for more than 15 years. Data collect- The median household income in mined to be at high risk for sudden individuals at high risk has been a pri- ed from it provides Chugh and his Los Angeles from 2011 to 2015 cardiac arrest can be preemptively ority for the medical community. The team with unique, community-based (adjusted to reflect 2015 dollars) treated with medication and by currently available method to assess information to mine for answers to was $50,205, according to census implanting a defibrillator that can risk of sudden cardiac arrest is based what causes sudden cardiac arrest. data. And a little more than one in shock a stopped heart into beating. on measurement of the left ventricu- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood five Angelenos were living in Patients’ scores range from zero to lar ejection fraction, or LVEF, which Institute funded the study. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 July 6, 2017

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