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Volume 31 No. 34 Serving Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities August 26, 2021 GLAZA cancels Zoo Lights Cities consider vaccination requirements n Nonprofit cites difficulties with city, zoo director n Beverly Hills, West By AAron Blevins Tom Jacobson said the event, which Hollywood seek was not held last year due to the L.A. County guidance The Los Angeles Zoo’s seventh pandemic, would again be canceled installment of Zoo Lights will not this year. By Brynn mechem be held in 2021-22 after its “Sadly, city-initiated delays and fundraising arm encountered demands have made it impossible As stricter guidelines requiring “unreasonable demands” from the for GLAZA to produce a success- patrons to show vaccination sta- city and zoo Director Denise Verret ful, first-class Zoo Lights experi- tus before entering businesses are while planning the event, according ence in 2021-22,” he wrote. being implemented throughout to a letter from the Greater Los According to the letter, GLAZA the state, local city governments Angeles Zoo Association. officials in April requested the abil- are looking to do the same. In the Aug. 17 letter, which was ity to deduct this year’s Zoo Lights Facing concerns with the grow- addressed to Mayor Eric Garcetti, marketing costs from its event rev- ing number of COVID-19 vari- several council members and other enue, but the city denied the ants and the slowing rate of vacci- city officials, GLAZA president See GLAZA page 21 nated residents, officials for Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are looking for ways to encourage more residents to get vaccinated. photo by Brynn Mechem Los Angeles County data Eric Aragoni receives his second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through Aug. 19 shows there are during a vaccination drive hosted by Melrose Action Neighborhood more than 6.2 million people ages Watch and the Mid City West Community Council. 12 and older throughout the coun- ty who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. requiring proof of vaccination sta- Angeles County Board of Of those, 25,401 reside in tus to enter restaurants, bars, Supervisors will consider a simi- Beverly Hills and 26,469 reside in gyms and other businesses where lar requirement at its Aug. 31 West Hollywood. That means a patron may remove their mask meeting. 80.4% of the Beverly Hills popu- for more than 15 minutes. Similar mandates have been lation and 76.3% of the West Additionally, city leaders dis- passed throughout the state, Hollywood population has cussed requiring employees of including in San Francisco and received at least one dose of the such businesses to be fully vacci- Palm Springs. vaccine. nated. During its Aug. 16 meeting, the Still, city leaders are hoping to The Los Angeles City Council West Hollywood City Council photo by Jamie Pham reach a near-100% vaccination directed the city attorney to draft directed the city attorney to draft Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association President Tom Jacobson said the rate to ensure the well-being of an ordinance requiring patrons to an emergency order that would city and zoo Director Denise Verret made “unreasonable demands.” the communities. have at least one dose of a require proof of vaccination status One solution frequently dis- COVID-19 vaccine to enter before entering restaurants, bars, cussed among city leaders is indoor public spaces. The Los See Cities page 21 Meister is WeHo’s next mayor n served as mayor from 2016 to Councilwoman 2017. Councilwoman Sepi Shyne LAUSD’s COVID-19 cases begin to pile up Sepi Shyne named was named mayor pro tempore. The positions of mayor and n Students test positive mayor pro tempore mayor pro tempore in West at Mid-City, Fairfax and By Brynn mechem Hollywood have largely been cer- emonial roles that are rotated each Hollywood campuses On Aug. 16, the West year among the council. Meister By AAron Blevins Hollywood City Council selected said she was honored to again be Lauren Meister as its new mayor, selected as mayor. Since the Los Angeles Unified a role she officially will begin “It’s great, but it’s important to School District started school last Sept. 20. remember that I’m still one of five week, more than 2,300 students and Meister currently serves as council members,” she said. “Our staff in the district have tested pos- mayor pro tempore and previously See Meister page 22 itive for COVID-19, and at least seven cases have been transmitted at school. According to the district’s COVID-19 report card, LAUSD has a district-wide case rate of 41.13. This represents the “rolling average” of daily cases per 100,000 photo by Aaron Blevins students and school-based staff As of Wednesday, Los Angeles High School had reported two active over the last seven days. COVID-19 cases. Locally, the Hollywood Community of Schools is higher regional groupings of schools in healthy, safe and learning with as than the district average with 48.03, which local district staff have a little disruption as possible for our as of Wednesday afternoon. The more centralized location to assist kids, families and staff,” LAUSD L.A. Mid-City Community of students and families. LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin said. Schools has a 41.10 case rate, and implemented the system last year. “This year will continue to bring a the Fairfax Community of Schools “As we settle into a new kind of unique set of challenges, and I am photo courtesy of Lauren Meister has a rate of 37.16. ‘normal’ school day, our goal is to committed to putting the needs of When new mayor Lauren Meister isn’t working, she said she enjoys Communities of Schools are keep our school communities See Schools page 22 spending time with her two dogs Sammy and Suki. 2 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CALENDAR ‘The Last Western film Forever Flamenco Join the Autry Museum of the Forever Flamenco returns to the Birthday Party’ American West Fountain Theatre’s new outdoor Join Book Soup and author Gary for a screening stage for two nights of heart- Goldstein for a virtual conversation of “Broken pounding music and dance on on his latest work “The Last Arrow” (1950) Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Birthday Party” on Friday, Aug. 27, on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. Featuring some at 6 p.m. Goldstein is a screenwriter Aug. 28, at 1 of the best flamenco performers in and playwright. His book, a roman- p.m. The film is Southern California and special tic comedy about coming-of-age at part of the What guests from New Mexico, New any age, is Goldstein’s debut as an Is a Western? York and Spain, each performance author. It is largely set in Laurel film series. Considered to be the is directed by a different artist. On Canyon, which is where the main first major post-war Western to por- Aug. 28, artistic director Reyes photo by Edwin Folven character lives, and Goldstein has tray Native Americans sympatheti- Barrios leads a program with A timeline illustrating how long it took to establish voting rights for women resided since 2000. The book cally, “Broken Arrow” pivots away dancer Timo Nuñez, followed by a in the United States is located at the intersection of Crescent Heights involves an L.A. writer who is hit by from classic western films and program with artistic director and Santa Monica boulevards. a series of calamities the day after marks the beginning of a new genre Ethan “Emaginario” Margolis and his 50th birthday party, and how he dubbed revisionist. Although the dancer Manuel puts his life back together in an main Native characters were played Gutierrez on unexpected way. L.A.-based author by white actors, the film included Aug. 29. Proof Ken Pisani will interview Goldstein. Native actors such as Jay of vaccination Women’s Equality Day event in booksoup.com/event/gary-gold- Silverheels and many Navajo work- is required of all stein-discusses-last-birthday-party. ers were employed on the film set. audience mem- Tickets are $14, and reservations bers. Tickets are required. 4700 Western start at $45. WeHo celebrates right to vote ‘Tonight at Heritage Way. theautry.org. 5060 Fountain The city of West Hollywood and displaying signage, sharing mes- Ave. (323)663-1525, fountainthe- its Women’s Advisory Board will saging and offering themed promo- the Improv’ atre.com. present an annual celebration of tions. Enjoy an evening of comedy with Hero Theatre’s Women’s Equality Day on In addition to the Women’s “Tonight at the Improv” on Friday, Saturday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Equality Day-WeHo Takeover, Aug. 27, and Saturday, Aug. 28, at ‘Flex’ ‘Birds in the Moon’ the intersection of Santa Monica West Hollywood City Hall and the 10:30 p.m. in the main room at the Hero Theatre has announced casting Enjoy a new chamber opera titled and San Vicente boulevards. city’s lanterns over Santa Monica Hollywood Improv. The shows fea- for a staged reading of “Flex” that “Birds in the Moon” making its The event will honor the opti- Boulevard will be illuminated in ture comedian Owen Smith and spe- will open its 10th anniversary season West Coast premiere from cial guests. Proof of vaccination is mism, tenacity and unrelenting purple and yellow in recognition of at Downtown L.A.’s Inner-City Arts Wednesday, Sept. 1, through required of all audience members. spirit of the people who worked to the women’s suffrage movement. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at The Broad 8162 Melrose Ave. improv.com. Written by Candrice Jones and secure women’s right to vote. It will The display is part of the city’s cen- Stage. “Birds in the Moon” marks directed by Hero Theatre founding also illustrate how much can be tennial celebration of the 19th the return of live performances for member Korey Jackson, the play The Broad Stage and will take place achieved in a democratic society by Amendment, which began in 2020 Cinelounge focuses on a team of young Black outdoors on Santa Monica Lot 27, at the collective efforts of citizens and concludes this month. A three- Cinelounge Theatres presents spe- female basketball players in rural the corner of Arizona Avenue and committed to political reform, orga- section historic timeline displaying cial film screenings running from Arkansas. They Fifth Street. The production is a fan- nizers said. the long and complex origin story Friday, Aug. 27, through Thursday, have dreams of tastical story featuring Maria Elena Community members can partic- of women’s right to vote in the Sept. 2. “Death Rider in the House going pro, but Altany as the Bird Mother and ipate by picking up free sashes, but- United States remains on display at of Vampires,” “Hipbeat” and “Right first they must Austin Spangler as the Ringmaster, tons and other mementos and by the intersection of Crescent Heights to Try” will be shown at Cinelounge navigate the with live music by the Friction sharing photographs on social and Santa Monica boulevards. It Sunset, and “Cartoon Madness: pressures of Quartet. Soundscapes and video media promoting voting rights, pay includes commemorative artwork Rainbow Parade Party” and “Jane adolescence. projections convey the urgency and equity for women and support for commissioned by the Los Angeles Fonda’s Workout” will be shown at Written in a hope that the Bird Mother experi- the Equal Rights Amendment. County Department of Arts and Cinelounge Outdoors. Showtimes structure mimic- ences as she protects her young Masks and physical distancing will Culture in collaboration with the vary. Cinelounge Sunset is located king four quarters of a basketball daughter from menacing forces that be required. West Hollywood busi- Los Angeles County Women and at 6464 Sunset Blvd., and game, “Flex” presents a world in threaten to derail their journey, nesses are invited to participate by Girls Initiative. Cinelounge Outdoors is located at which basketball reflects life itself. which embodies freedom, migration 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323)924- Admission is free. 720 Kohler St. and borders. Tickets start at $25. For information, please visit weho.org/19th. 1644, arenascreen.com. herotheatre.org. thebroadstage.org.

(833)687-0967 if they need help filling out an application. Renters L.A. and state partner to provide more rent relief who have already applied to the Founded 1946 Mayor Eric Garcetti and City be conducted in conjunction with housingiskey.com. city’s program will be provided 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. Council President Nury Martinez community-based organizations Residents can also call the with detailed instructions on next 4TH FLOOR have announced a partnership that will help address language bar- appointment call center at steps. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 between the city of Los Angeles and riers and reach residents who may (323)933-5518 the state of California that will allow have limited access to technology. BEVERLYPRESS.COM Angelenos to access additional state The latest announcement builds and federal rental assistance funds. on the city’s efforts to support resi- MAILING ADDRESS: The move will ensure that all dential renters through emergency Councilmen call for expansion P.O. BOX 36036 qualified applicants who already protections, eviction defense ser- LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 have applied for assistance are able vices and investments in rental of city’s clean team program Michael Villalpando to access funding. It also will allow relief. Last year, the city led the PUBLISHER Angelenos who have not previously largest rental assistance program in Los Angeles City Councilmen throughout the city. applied for funding to submit appli- the nation, with the City Council Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and “The city’s number one priority in Karen Villalpando cations starting Wednesday, Sept. 1. allocating nearly $100 million that Kevin De Leon, 14th District, intro- addressing the homelessness crisis is EDITOR & PUBLISHER “Every Angeleno who has had the Los Angeles Housing duced a motion on Aug. 25 that successfully connecting unhoused their livelihood upended by this Department administered to more seeks to build upon the successes of individuals to housing and services, Edwin Folven pandemic and is in need of rental than 49,000 households in under six a “clean team” that has operated but we must also be cognizant about [email protected] assistance should be able to get it, months. since 2019 in the Skid Row area. safety, health and cleanliness along EDITOR full stop,” Garcetti said. “COVID- LAHD is currently administering The Skid Row Clean Team has our shared public rights-of-way,” Aaron Blevins 19 has dealt a devastating blow to the first round of federal assistance, been effective at preventing the O’Farrell said. “This program has [email protected] our residents, and it’s our responsi- with more than $69 million in pay- buildup of trash and debris for peo- been effective at remediating trash bility as a government to help them ments on the way, and more than ple who are experiencing homeless- and debris while positively engaging Brynn Mechem weather this crisis.” $196 million – or 83% of funds – ness. It also connects those experi- with people experiencing homeless- [email protected] The new agreement will allow obligated to renters with approved encing homelessness to housing and ness. It is also a source of jobs for REPORTERS Los Angeles residents to tap into the applications. other services. those who need it. It is a no-brainer $5.2 billion in emergency rental Los Angeles’ demand for rental The program has continued on an that we would explore expanding Cameron Kiszla relief funds that the state has assistance has far exceeded the annual basis, and the current con- this model across the city.” Jill Weinlein, received from the federal govern- city’s allocated funding, with tract runs through 2022 with two, The motion instructs the Board of Tim Posada, ment, ensuring all renters and land- $235.5 million received in the first one-year extension options. The Public Works, with the assistance of Rebecca Villalpando, lords who are eligible for the relief round of funding compared to more non-profit that manages the pro- the Bureau of Sanitation, to report Emily Jilg will receive it. than $500 million in rental debt gram, Urban Alchemy, recruits and on the efficiency and effectiveness CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Under the agreement, the state reported in just the first year of the hires individuals with lived experi- of the work performed by the Urban will be responsible for processing pandemic. The new partnership ence of homelessness or incarcera- Alchemy Clean Team and the feasi- The Beverly Press and Park Labrea News are applications and distributing relief with the state will give Angelenos tion. bility of expanding the program weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- funds to Angelenos. The city and access to a much larger pool of As a result, the program provides across the city. pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal the state will partner to conduct out- resources and help ensure all quali- local employment opportunities to Additionally, the City advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. Decreed newspapers of general reach and education on application fied demand for assistance is met. individuals who may have few Administrative Officer and chief circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising in opportunities for residents, as well Los Angeles renters and landlords options to earn a steady income, legislative analyst are instructed to the City of Beverly Hills and the County of Los as outreach to individuals who have will be able to apply for assistance while performing much needed ser- report on potential funding sources Angeles, Dec. 22, 2020 by Superior Court Case Number 19STCP04891. Government Code 6008. submitted applications but have not through the state program at 7 a.m. vices in the city. Now, the council- to expand the program to other received assistance. Outreach will on Wednesday, Sept. 1, by visiting men hope to expand the program regions of the city. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 3 August 26, 2021 L.A. City Council addresses racial inequity n Fairfax High School demic, the motion read. executive director Capri Maddox Policymakers hope the equity said. “It won’t just be how the city graduate heads city’s report will help assess gaps in can do things better. It will lean in equity department existing city programs and policies on our philanthropic efforts, busi- and produce real change in areas nesses, universities, neighborhood By Brynn mechem such as housing stability, meaning- councils and other leadership ful employment opportunities and groups to think about how we can The Los Angeles City Council economic opportunity. be intentional about making Los on Aug. 24 unanimously adopted a “As leaders of a city as diverse Angeles better for all.” framework to address racial as Los Angeles, it is our responsi- Maddox, a Fairfax High School inequities within the city, with bility to ensure the equitable distri- graduate, said the goal of the many council members calling the bution of city services and report is to assess barriers for the motion a long-overdue response to resources. But in order to do that, Black and other underserved com- racial disparities across the region. we must have the tools in place to munities, such as COVID-19 The motion, introduced by effectively examine the ways in inequity, the digital divide, food Councilmen Mark Ridley- which we have unwittingly fallen deserts, homelessness and eco- Thomas, 10th District; Curren short,” Ridley-Thomas said. “Only nomic stability. Price, 9th District; and Marqueece when we are clear on our flaws, After assessing the gaps, the Harris-Dawson, 8th District, calls can we course-correct.” department will develop a plan to for a racial equity audit of city pro- Within 60 days, staff will pre- address barriers to economic sta- grams, policies and practices, as sent a report to the council on bility. That plan will include rec- well as the development of a plan potential barriers the Black popu- ommendations for improving that addresses barriers that dispro- lation and underserved communi- existing policies and practices, portionately affect the Black com- ties may face when enrolling in some of which city leaders believe munity and other underserved city services and programs, and may unintentionally prevent Black communities. securing procurement and con- residents from entering and “The legacy of the intentional tracting opportunities. advancing within city career lad- structuring of opportunity, imple- Additionally, the report will high- ders. They also will develop strate- photo courtesy of the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department mentation of racist policies and light the sufficiency of institution- gies for creating opportunities that Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department Executive Director Capri practices, and assignment of value al resources available to city increase access to career pathway Maddox said an equity report will help city leaders understand the steps based solely on skin color and departments to advance equity and jobs. necessary to address systemic racism throughout Los Angeles. other physical characteristics, has increase investment in under- “Systemic racism didn’t just created and continues to perpetu- served communities. happen. It was by design, and we The policy comes after Mayor Maddox said support from city ate unfair disadvantages to African Leading the equity report is the need to be intentional about these Eric Garcetti earlier this summer leaders has been key in ensuring Americans and other communities city’s Civil + Human Rights and solutions,” Maddox said. signed Executive Directive 27 to equity efforts throughout the city of the diaspora,” the motion read. Equity Department, which was “Centuries of oppression and establish the Racial Equity Task are successful. Though the Black population created in December 2020 with the biased policies have separated Force within the Civil + Human “I can’t thank the council comprises 9% of the city’s 4 mil- goal of reducing bias and injustice Black communities and Latino Rights and Equity Department and enough for its intentional efforts to lion residents, Black people repre- throughout the city. The depart- communities from their wealth, formed the Mayors Organized for be sure that a rising tide lifts all sent one-third of those killed by ment will work with outside agen- health and freedom. If this country Reparations and Equity Coalition, boats,” she said. “Some people law enforcement, 34% of the pop- cies, such as the nonprofit FUSE can create systems of inequity, which aims to support federal don’t start this race at the starting ulation experiencing homelessness Corps, to complete the audit. then it can create a future of inclu- reparations legislation and estab- line, so we need to do all we can and 50% of those who filed for “We are not going to do this sion and justice for all – and Los lish advisory commissions within while we can to raise and lift peo- unemployment during the pan- work alone,” the department’s Angeles will show the way.” the city. ple up.” 4 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Alleged DUI driver crashes Lamborghini SUV By edwin folven The driver of a Lamborghini SUV lost control of the vehicle and crashed on Wilcox Avenue on Aug. 21, knocking down power lines and a fence outside a post office parking lot. The driver, identified as Gian Chagas, 22, of New Jersey, was arrested for felony driving under the influence. Detective Olin Osborne, of the Los Angeles Police photo by Edwin Folven Department’s West Traffic A passenger was killed when the driver of a Chevrolet Corvette Division, said Chagas was not crashed on Vermont Avenue, south of Franklin Avenue. Police injured, which was surprising due believe the driver was traveling at 80 to 90 mph. to the severity of the collision. Three passengers in the SUV sus- tained minor injuries and were treated at the scene and released. Passenger killed when driver The collision occurred at approx- imately 2:30 a.m. near the intersec- tion of Selma and Wilcox avenues. loses control of Corvette Chagas allegedly told officers at the scene he had been drinking with By edwin folven The driver, identified as friends prior to the crash, Osborne Antonio Lopez Valdez, was not said. The driver voluntarily took an A 19-year-old man from injured and was arrested at the alcohol breathalyzer test that indi- Miami is facing gross vehicular scene. McGowan said he was cated he was over the legal limit for manslaughter charges after he booked for gross vehicular driving, but Osborne did not release crashed a rented 2021 Chevrolet manslaughter, and authorities are the results of the test. Corvette on Aug. 22 in the 1800 in the process of presenting the “Otherwise, he was not very block of North Vermont Avenue, case to the Los Angeles County cooperative,” Osborne added, stat- killing a male passenger and District Attorney’s Office. ing that the driver did not answer injuring a woman who was also Formal charges are pending. further questions. “Besides the in the two-seated sports car, “There was no DUI,” photo courtesy of the LAPD vehicle itself, there was a lot of An alleged drunk driver caused extensive property damage on Wilcox police said. McGowan said. “It was just property that was damaged. It was a Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed on Aug. 21. The Los Angeles County speed and driving too fast.” bad combination of speed and alco- Department of Medical McGowan said the collision is hol.” Examiner-Coroner identified the among many police have investi- The detective did not have any deceased man as Dondre Curtis gated since the beginning of the Chagas has been formerly tioned about the dangers of drink- information about where the driver charged with felony driving under ing and driving and said police will Arriola, 19, of Reseda. The year that have occurred as the was coming from nor where he was injured female victim, who was result of suspected speeding or the influence and is expected to be holding more DUI checkpoints going. Authorities believe Chagas return to court on Dec. 22. He was in the Hollywood area. also 19, was seated on Arriola’s reckless driving. He said he did and the other people in the vehicle lap when the crash occurred, said not know what has led to the released on $100,000 bail. “Traditionally, we’ll see more of may have been at a bar or nightclub Osborne said driving under the that type of thing after 2 a.m.,” he Officer Ed McGowan, of the Los uptick in speeding and collisions in the area based on the time the Angeles Police Department’s but surmised it is related to films influence is a frequently-occurring said. “We are well aware of it.” collision occurred. The detective problem around the bars and night- Anyone with information is Central Traffic Division. She sus- and television programs that fea- added that the Lamborghini had tained a broken pelvis, among ture fast cars, dangerous stunts clubs in Hollywood, and that extra urged to call LAPD West Traffic been rented from a third-party officers are often deployed as a pre- Division investigators at (213)473- other injuries, and remained hos- and racing. through an app. pitalized on Wednesday, “It’s from the movies that these ventative measure. He also cau- 0234. McGowan added. guys watch like ‘Fast and the The collision occurred at Furious.’ They try to emulate approximately 8:10 p.m. them,” he added. “When we McGowan said the Corvette was impound vehicles and they try to traveling 80 to 90 mph on get them back, I tell them to con- Vermont Avenue, just south of tact Vin Diesel and these other Franklin Avenue, when the driver guys to see if they’ll get their cars lost control and collided with five back for them. They just laugh, parked cars. The passenger who which makes me think there’s a died was wearing a seatbelt, but connection.” likely sustained fatal injuries due McGowan added that the to the female victim being on his Corvette driver’s inexperience in lap and the force of the crash, he operating a high-performance added. vehicle may have also con- “That’s why you don’t put any- tributed to the crash. body on your lap when you’re in “He’s lucky he didn’t hit and a car,” McGowan said. “She was injure someone else,” McGowan lucky. She didn’t have a seatbelt added. on, but he was holding her. Anyone with information is Otherwise, she probably would urged to call investigators with have gone through the wind- the LAPD’s Central Traffic shield.” Division at (213)833-3713.

Leads sought in murder on Bronson By edwin folven man walked up and fired multiple shots. The suspect then ran away, Detectives are searching for a witnesses told police. gunman who shot and killed a 49- “The motive is unknown,” year-old man on Aug. 20 in the Radtke added. “It was possibly 1100 block of South Bronson gang or narcotics related.” Avenue, just south of Olympic Radtke said the suspect was Boulevard. Black and was wearing a paper Officers received reports of gun- mask like those used to protect shots at approximately 7:50 a.m. against COVID-19. He had no fur- and found the victim, identified as ther description. He said the murder Johntay Bridges, of Inglewood, suf- remains under investigation, and fering from multiple gunshot police are hoping for leads. The wounds. Paramedics took Bridges homicide occurred in a residential to a hospital, where he was pro- neighborhood, and there have not nounced dead. been any similar violent crimes in Lt. John Radtke, of the Los that area, Radtke said. Angeles Police Department’s West Anyone with information is Bureau Homicide Unit, said the urged to call detectives with the victim was standing next to his car West Bureau Homicide Unit at talking with a friend when the gun- (213)382-9470. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 5 August 26, 2021 WeHo to explore adding crisis response unit n Staff to report back medic and a case manager. They members continue to research would respond to emergency calls 988’s capacity. on ‘third responder’ through the 911 dispatch system, Meister took city staff to task for initiative connect potential patients to ser- not further incorporating the vices and conduct assessments to CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance By AAron Blevins determine if psychiatric holds are Helping Out On The Streets) necessary. model, which was popularized The city of West Hollywood is The unit would not be permitted after the death of George Floyd, researching the addition of four to forcibly remove people or into the staff report. She said the 24/7 behavioral health crisis belongings from the public right of council’s subcommittee on home- response units that would comple- way, the report states. lessness – comprised of ment the city’s police and fire At the beginning of the meeting, Councilwoman Sepi Shyne and department personnel and serve as council members intended to move herself – had specifically request- a “third responder.” the item to its consent calendar but ed more information on the pro- During its meeting on Aug. 16, opted to further explore the issue, gram. the West Hollywood City Council as Mayor Pro Tempore Lauren “I know that we showed a very directed staff to pursue the initia- Meister had questions. strong interest in this model,” tive and report back in three She asked how the unit would Meister added. months. Staff members said the contrast from the West Hollywood Many residents and stakeholders Beverly Press file photo effort could have an initial cost of Sheriff’s Station’s Mental spoke in support of the item. Noah The city of West Hollywood could potentially spend $3 to $4 million $1.5 million with an annual cost of Evaluation Team. Planck said the Barnes penned a letter to the coun- annually to add four behavioral health crisis response units. $3 to $4 million once it is fully unit would have public safety per- cil, urging members to move for- operational with four teams. sonnel and would be dispatched on ward on the proposal. “While that sounds like a lot, its own, whereas the MET team is “We are in dire need of an emer- million a year, what are the out- “They do, I think, an extraordi- this is a first responder unit, and used to deescalate situations and gency response made up of expert comes we are actually expecting?” nary and exceptional job,” first responder units require signif- responds when requested by professionals that can help, instead D’Amico said the city tallies D’Amico said. “Could someone icant staffing and resources,” said deputies or dispatch. of police who are only equipped to approximately 150 individuals do that job just as well, perhaps Corri Planck, the city’s strategic Meister also asked where the harm,” he wrote. experiencing homelessness each better? We’re going to find out.” initiatives manager. unit would take individuals who Following a slate of supportive year, and around 60 to 70 of them He also took issue with the sug- According to the staff report, the are placed on temporary, involun- comments, Councilman John are housed annually. Therefore, gestion that the unit would free up unit would look to serve housed tary psychiatric holds – or D’Amico said he was concerned the unit would be looking at ser- sheriff’s deputies to handle other, and unhoused individuals who are “5150s.” Planck said there are about a lot “happy talk word vicing approximately 100 people, more important crimes. experiencing a “crisis-level mental many places, such as Cedars-Sinai salad” that occurred during the dis- he said. “I’m not sure there’s any evi- health or substance abuse episode” Medical Center. cussion. “That’s 10 a month,” the coun- dence of that,” D’Amico said. by connecting them to supportive “Those remain the types of facil- “There’s not really a single out- cilman added. The staff report breaks the services. The goal is to relieve the ities we’re looking at,” Planck come discussed, other than we’re Additionally, D’Amico implementation of the unit into police and fire stations of this added. going to make sure we’re not addressed some content in the staff five phases. Shyne motioned for obligation while keeping the crim- They also discussed how the going to use the sheriff, we’re not report and comments made by staff to pursue the initiative and inal justice system out of the equa- unit would be dispatched, whether going to use 911, we’re not going members of the public that he saw include potential outcomes in the tion as well — if at all possible. through 911 or 988, which has to get people off the street, but as “troubling.” He said there is no first phase of the process. She also The report states that the unit been established as the new we’re going to do it in a careful, evidence that the West Hollywood asked for city staff to return with could be comprised of a licensed national suicide prevention hotline truly sensitive way,” he said. “I Sheriff’s Station is a “gang-infest- more information in three months, clinician who can place people on by the Federal Communications would just say, if we’re going to ed crime-infested outpost of the as opposed to staff members’ psychiatric holds, a crisis worker, a Commission. Planck said staff spend a million and a half to $3 Wild Wild West.” request for six. 6 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Burroughs’ modernization ushers in a new era n Pre-construction work 27 classrooms, a student store, Wilshire Boulevard will be created boys and girls locker rooms, a food to improve access to the school. begins at middle services facility, indoor dining, a Preparations are also underway for school’s campus multi-purpose room and new lunch utility relocation for new buildings. shelter. Principal Steve Martinez Los Angeles Unified School By edwin folven said the project, which will be District officials and school admin- completed in phases through 2027, istrators worked with neighbors in A temporary fence has been will provide more space for acade- the surrounding community as installed around John Burroughs mic enrichment, as well as arts, plans for the modernization project Middle School at 600 S. McCadden music, extra-curricular activities, progressed. Cindy Chvatal-Keane, Place to provide more enclosed sports and physical education. president of the Hancock Park open space for outdoor student “We are very excited about it,” Homeowners Association, said the activities during the pandemic. Martinez said. “Everything is upgrades will benefit the school It is one of many changes cur- going to be enhanced. The main and surrounding community. rently occurring on the campus, building is going to be retrofitted “The HOA is supportive of the which opened in 1924 near the cor- and upgraded. Some buildings are school updating and modernizing photo by Edwin Folven ner of McCadden Place and going to be replaced on the quad. the classrooms and facilities for the Fencing has been installed at John Burroughs Middle School, where Wilshire Boulevard. John We are going to have large areas students,” Chvatal-Keane said. many interior spaces on the campus are being renovated. Burroughs Middle School serves opened up. New buildings will be “We worked with the school to pre- 1,471 students in the 6th through designed with windows that let serve the historic buildings and 8th grades. The school remains more sunlight into the classrooms. design.” involve the community,” he added. LAUSD Board of Education mem- open during the project. A lot of technology upgrades are Martinez said more coordination School administrators are also ber George McKenna said. Pre-construction work and seis- also included, specifically for the will occur with neighborhood rep- taking steps to ensure that disrup- “For almost 100 years, John mic retrofitting is underway on internet.” resentatives to mitigate any issues tions are limited on campus during Burroughs Middle School has many structures, including the The project has been in the plan- that arise as the project moves for- construction. For example, they are delivered high quality instruction school’s main building, classroom ning stages over the last decade, ward over the next six years. using temporary classrooms and to LAUSD students and continues building, shop building and gym- and the pre-construction work Neighbors will be notified in trailers when work is occurring on to be a hub of excellence in the nasium. Eleven classroom build- started in July. Temporary trailers advance of particularly noisy work, the main buildings. Hancock Park community,” ings on the interior quad of the housing offices have been built, construction vehicles will be pro- The construction project is McKenna added. “The investments campus will be demolished and and new electrical equipment is hibited from parking on public unfolding as John Burroughs pre- made to the campus through this replaced, in addition to the cafete- being installed on the southeastern streets and crews will water fre- pares to celebrate its centennial modernization project will ensure ria-classroom building and girl’s portion of the campus. A new dri- quently to limit dust. anniversary in 2024. The project that students have access to world locker room. veway on McCadden Place and “We will hold [virtual] meetings will modernize the campus and fur- class school facilities for the next New facilities planned include two other new driveways on every two weeks, and they will all ther bring it into the 21st century, 100 years and beyond.”

resign because he chose not to take head could pop.” the vaccine, forced to leave the Opponents of the mandate have Fire department investigates captain’s video department after faithfully serving it hired an attorney, Granucci said, and n Granucci sounded off about the Los video has been submitted to the for years. And it landed on our coast. “he is a shark.” He said the attorney Firefighter calls Angeles City Council’s unanimous department’s Professional It hit San Francisco. It hit San will “take the fight to you, the city of vaccine mandate vote on Aug. 18 that requires city Standards Division for investiga- Francisco Fire, and we heard the sto- Los Angeles.” employees to be vaccinated by tion and that the captain could be ries up there. Our union representa- “I don’t want to be doing this at ‘tyrannical’ October. He referred to the move as subject to disciplinary review. tives stood by idly and played a wait the end of my career,” he continued. By AAron Blevins “tyrannical.” “While we respect the individual's and see, sat on their hands. Well, “I’d love to just do a few more years “I’m more than likely going to right to his opinion, he is not autho- now it’s here in Los Angeles.” on this department and just fade off A Los Angeles Fire Department catch total grief from my adminis- rized to speak on behalf of the Firefighters who refuse a vaccine into the sunset but you know what, captain from Station 108 on tration for this, but I am done being department,” the statement read. will be subjected to testing twice a damn it, this landed in our lap and Mulholland Drive could be in hot silent on this matter and so are “The individual is in uniform and week, and they will be terminated if we gotta do something. We can’t sit water after he posted a video criti- many of our members,” Granucci appears to be on duty, thereby giving they refuse, Granucci said, back and let this happen, let this hap- cizing city officials, the department said. the impression that he is speaking in “I have literally bled for this pen to our country. … God bless all and its union, United Firefighters of He was correct, as the fire depart- an official capacity.” department,” he added. “I use to the first responders out there. You Los Angeles City. ment released a statement on In the video, Granucci, a self-pro- love coming to work. I respected the need to turn around and put your In the video, Capt. Christian Tuesday that stated Granucci’s claimed 31-year veteran of the fire administration of this department at union on check and have them fight department, referenced Honolulu one point. I even respected our union for you. And if they don’t, you take Fire Department Capt. Kaimi leadership, and now they are lock- the battle to them any way you can, Pelekai, who also had to choose step with total tyranny.” and you assemble all the numbers Groups secure project funding between keeping his job or declining Granucci said the vaccination that you can, as many people as you Alagem Capital Group and building on our relationship with the vaccine. mandate has split the department in can, and you take the fight to them. Cain International have secured Goldman Sachs and Aareal “We saw this tyranny coming,” half, which is “what tyrants want.” We outnumber them. I’m out.” $500 million from Aareal Capital Capital as we progress with the Granucci said. “We saw it coming “They want to split down the mid- According to the fire department, and the real estate business within delivery of the One Beverly Hills across the Pacific. …We watched a dle; they want to divide and con- the city’s vaccine mandate for Goldman Sachs Asset masterplan.” passionate plea from Capt. Pelekai – quer,” he said. “I am so hopping mad employees still requires the mayor’s Management to refinance the Opened in 1955 by Conrad literally in tears being forced to right now. You have no idea. My signature for approval. Beverly Hilton and the Waldorf Hilton, the Beverly Hilton com- Astoria Beverly Hills. prises 566 newly renovated guest The senior portion of the loan is rooms, two food and beverage being provided by Aareal Capital. outlets, as well as substantial Goldman Sachs’ Broad Street event space utilized for events, Real Estate Credit Partners III such as the Golden Globes and fund is providing the mezzanine the Milken Institute’s Global portion of the loan. Conference. In August 2018, Cain Designed by Pierre-Yves International, the privately held Rochon and set at the intersection investment firm led by Jonathan of Wilshire and Santa Monica Goldstein, partnered with Alagem boulevards, the Waldorf Astoria Capital Group, developer of the Beverly Hills consists of 170 Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and guest rooms and suite balconies, long-time owner of the Beverly four food and beverage outlets, a Hilton. The partnership later La Prairie Spa and a 5,600- acquired the 9900 Wilshire site square-foot meeting space. and formally announced plans to One Beverly Hills will be one develop One Beverly Hills, a of the largest net-zero greenhouse 17.5-acre, mixed-use resort that emission projects in the country. will include both hospitality The project will add three envi- assets. ronmentally-sustainable buildings “This strong commitment from to the site: two residential condo- highly regarded institutions is a minium towers and a third build- major milestone for our project ing housing a 42-suite luxury and further underpins our belief in hotel and residences set around the bright future for the hospitali- eight acres of botanical gardens. ty industry and global gateway As part of the project, the Beverly cities,”' said Jonathan Goldstein, Hilton will see extensive CEO and co-founder of Cain upgrades to bring the green of the International. "We are thrilled to gardens into the hotel experience. be working with an exceptional The master plan is expected to be investor base and look forward to completed in 2026. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 7 August 26, 2021 New hotel revitalizes Hollywood landscape n Thompson Hollywood local economy,” his spokesman, dishes and uses locally-sourced Dan Halden, said. ingredients, including produce is among a group of The Thompson Hollywood, from the Hollywood Farmers’ new projects on Wilcox which is part of the Hyatt Hotels Market. Corporation, is a luxury lifestyle “Introducing Thompson By edwin folven boutique hotel with mid-century- Hollywood in one of Los Angeles’ inspired guestrooms, including 16 most sought-after real estate mar- The 11-story Thompson suites. It also offers a restaurant by ket is a groundbreaking move for Hollywood hotel opened on Aug. 8 L.A.-based chef Lincoln Carson the hospitality brand,” added at 1541 N. Wilcox Ave., bringing and the rooftop Bar Lis, which Grant King, managing partner of 190 new rooms to a neighborhood includes a lounge and pool with Relevant Group, which developed that is undergoing a transforma- views of Los Angeles. and owns the hotel. “This property tion. “Every touchpoint of the not only perfectly sits at the storied The hotel is located on Wilcox Thompson Hollywood experience intersection of the technology, Avenue between Sunset and has been concepted for the dis- media and entertainment realms, Hollywood boulevards, where cerning traveler, particularly as but will inevitably heighten photo by Edwin Folven other nearby developments pent-up travel demand has tourists Hollywood’s visibility as a covet- The Thompson Hollywood opened on Wilcox Avenue with new luxury include mixed-uses. The and locals seeking memorable ed hospitality destination.” accommodations. Hollywood and Wilcox project moments,” said Bruno Vergeynst, will include 260 multi-family resi- managing director of Thompson dential units as well as office, Hollywood. “Whether it’s the retail and restaurant space. The thoughtfully designed lobby and Hollywood Arts Collective project guestrooms by Tara Bernerd & will bring 151 units of housing for Partners, chef Carson’s sophisti- artists to Selma and Wilcox cated dining concepts, the Bar Lis avenues, along with a performing rooftop lounge or our intuitive arts space and galleries. guest programming, Thompson Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th Hollywood invites guests to District, supports the changes. embrace a breezy Angeleno “As we recover from the pan- lifestyle.” demic, Councilmember O’Farrell Carson helms the Thompson is glad to see continued invest- Hollywood’s signature restaurant, ments in Hollywood that will help Mes Amis, a modern French even more people experience this brasserie. A James Beard historic neighborhood, while cre- Foundation-nominated chef, ating jobs and contributing to the Carson reinterprets classic French Cedars distributes $30M in grants Cedars-Sinai has significantly Cedars-Sinai's grant-making increased its financial support for reflects its continued commitment to programs serving vulnerable com- supporting the needs of Los munities across the Los Angeles Angeles’ homeless population. The region, providing $30 million in UniHealth Foundation received $5 grants during the last fiscal year to million to establish linkages nearly 200 organizations. between the health and housing sec- Through its grant-making, tors. The funding will build the Cedars-Sinai provided more finan- capacity of organizations to ensure cial support for community organi- access to clinical support services zations in fiscal year 2020-21 than in for people with complex health any other year to date. needs as they transition out of home- The grants provided more than lessness. $10 million to organizations that Food insecurity, another identified offer access to medical care services. area of need, has affected neighbor- The California Community hoods and populations across Los Foundation received more than $1.5 Angeles throughout the pandemic. million to help organizations build The Hollywood Food Coalition capacity for increased mental health received $50,000 to help feed food- needs, while $800,000 went to the insecure seniors. The Nonprofit Los Angeles Trust for Children's Finance Fund received $225,000 to Health for a health and wellness ini- identify how to sustain local food tiative in the Los Angeles Unified access efforts, while Food Forward School District. received $75,000 to help recover, The Community Clinic rescue and repurpose produce. Association of Los Angeles County Other grants included $85,000 for received nearly $2 million to support the Los Angeles Fire Department its network of clinics in preparing Foundation to support a pilot pro- for new healthcare reform initia- gram aimed at creating a greater tives. Louise McCarthy, the founda- sense of awareness of differing per- tion's president and CEO, described spectives and systemic inequities the grant as transformational. among Los Angeles city firefighters.

Notable Quotes

“I love this band, but it doesn’t mean everything to me. I always think this band is going to fold up all the time, I really do. I never thought it would last five minutes, but I figured that I’d live that five minutes to the hilt because I love them. I don’t care if I retire now, but I don’t know what I’d do. If I stopped doing this, I’d go mad.”

Charlie Watts 1941-2021

Rolling Stones magazine interview 1981

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died this week. He joined the band in 1963 and remained the “quiet one,” and dressed in Saville Row suits with impressive style and flair for nearly 60 years.

8 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Councilmen lead charge on renewable energy goals The Los Angeles City Council’s Panel on Climate Change] report Energy, Climate Change, “Transitioning Los spells out clearly that the world is in Environmental Justice and Los the midst of an environmental cata- Angeles River Committee Angeles into a 100% strophe,” Krekorian added. “If we approved a proposal on Aug. 19 by renewable energy do not take decisive action, the tem- Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th future by 2035 isn’t perature of the planet will rise well District, and Paul Krekorian, 2nd above 1.5 degrees in the coming District, that would set the city on a an option, it’s a decades. In the face of this existen- path to generate 100% renewable work plan for a tial crisis, it is imperative that we energy by 2035. world in trouble.” implement the historic plan to con- The committee approved two vert Los Angeles to clean and motions calling for the city to iden- -Councilman Mitch O’Farrell renewable energy – LA100 – by tify strategies and investments to 13th District 2035. Our partners at the Los decarbonize and eliminate all Angeles Department of Water and greenhouse gas emissions, and to Power are already committed to involve the Department of Water 100% renewable energy future by meeting this accelerated timeline.” and Power’s workforce in the 2035 isn’t an option, it’s a work The councilmen are also working effort. The councilmen also want to plan for a world in trouble.” with labor unions to develop the create thousands of green jobs for With the committee’s approval, program. Angelenos to meet the goal. the items next move to the full City “It is critical that we continue to “The [Intergovernmental Panel Council for consideration. invest in LADWP’s local work- on Climate Change’s] report this O’Farrell’s spokesman Dan Halden force as our region builds out its month, warning of a ‘code red for said a date for that has not yet been renewable energy infrastructure,” humanity,’ underscores the urgency scheduled. If adopted by the coun- said Brian D’Arcy, business man- of setting aggressive goals for cil, the LADWP will create a strate- ager and financial secretary for the photo courtesy of Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz’s office renewable energy,” said O’Farrell, gic long-term resource plan and International Brotherhood of Los Angeles City Hall was among landmark buildings throughout the chair of the Energy, Climate develop strategies to create more Electrical Workers, Local 18. “I United States and Canada that were illuminated in solidarity with Change, Environmental Justice and than 9,500 green jobs to transform applaud Councilmember Los Angeles River Committee. the power grid. O’Farrell’s efforts to invest in local people battling cancer. “Transitioning Los Angeles into a “The latest [Intergovernmental workers.” Orange lights at L.A. City Hall LAHSA’s outreach teams address homelessness The Los Angeles Homeless reach teams made has increased by Addressing Street Encampments is raise awareness about cancer Services Authority announced on 296%. There is no doubt that our to provide adequate, appropriate Los Angeles City Hall was illuminated in orange on Aug. 21 in sup- Aug. 25 that outreach teams across outreach teams’ efforts have signifi- and low-barrier resources to people port of the fight against cancer. The building joined landmarks across Los Angeles’ Continuum of Care cantly contributed to ending home- experiencing unsheltered homeless- the United States and Canada that lit facades in orange to raise aware- brought 5,312 unsheltered individu- lessness for the more than 65,000 ness. That includes securing enough ness about the disease. Led by Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, als inside and ended homelessness people our system has housed over shelter, permanent housing, and the City Council designated Aug. 21 as Stand Up To Cancer Day in for an additional 472 people in the the last three years.” affordable housing to create a bal- Los Angeles. For information, visit standuptocancer.org. first half of 2021. The data contained in HMIS anced rehousing system. During the same period, the accounts for about 80% of the During last month’s Housing homeless rehousing system’s 240 efforts to address homelessness in Inventory Count briefing, LAHSA outreach teams contacted 22,152 Los Angeles County and does not showed that a balanced rehousing people 62,089 times. During those include data from the U.S. system contains five permanent interactions, outreach teams offered Department of Veteran Affairs or housing placements for every shel- people experiencing unsheltered the cities of Long Beach, Glendale ter bed. However, the Los Angeles homelessness small items to help and Pasadena. system has a ratio closer to one-to- meet their needs, including hygiene Last month, LAHSA released its one. SUMMER kits, bottled water and food. Best Practices for Address Street “It is critical that our region con- Those interactions helped out- Encampments report, which offers tinues to add to our housing and reach teams successfully start guidance to LAHSA’s nonprofit shelter supply. We need more strate- 15,208 people on the path to perma- partners on balancing the need for gic investments that create low-bar- nent housing through assessments location-specific work on unshel- rier and private shelter options in or beginning case management ser- tered homelessness with the impor- areas of the county where the need vices. tance of a regional, trauma- is greatest. But shelter without a per- “Outreach is a critical part of the informed approach to unsheltered manent housing option leaves peo- homeless rehousing system that homelessness that effectively ple stuck,” Marston said. “Thanks to we’ve built since the implementa- moves people from an encampment Proposition HHH, there are nearly tion of Measure H in 2017,” Heidi into shelter or housing in a lasting, 13,000 permanent housing units on Marston, Executive Director of sustainable way. the way, but we need thousands LAHSA, said. “From 2015-20, the One of the key principles of more to solve our region’s housing annual number of contacts our out- LAHSA’s Best Practices for crisis.”

WeHo plans online meeting on eastside improvements The city of West Hollywood will Community Update meeting,” West hoods, the eastside is bounded by La host an Eastside Community Update Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Brea, Fountain and Hayworth We’ve Got Everything teleconference meeting on Lauren Meister said. “This virtual avenues, and Willoughby Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m., town hall will give eastside con- and Romaine Street to the south. via Zoom. stituents an opportunity to hear from The eastside is home to the city’s to Make Your Summer a The meeting will include updates staff at City Hall, ask questions and Russian-speaking community and from city staff about projects and offer feedback and comments in a includes many locally-oriented SMASH! initiatives impacting the eastside of public forum about important issues community markets and shops. The West Hollywood, as well as an and concerns impacting the east- Gateway project at La Brea Avenue Paper Goods • Decorations opportunity to provide comments side.” and Santa Monica Boulevard Balloons • Banners • Centerpieces about issues and concerns. “As the only council member spurred an interest in development Residents and community members who lives on the eastside of West and the area has experienced growth Piñatas & MORE! who are interested in learning more Hollywood, I’m glad to see our city in new residential units, further revi- about city services, projects, pro- prioritizing getting feedback from talizing the neighborhood. 10% off all merchandise in the store grams and improvements are our residents, businesses and stake- In 2017, West Hollywood adopt- encouraged to attend. holders,” West Hollywood ed the Eastside Community with this coupon! Community members are encour- Councilman John M. Erickson said. Priorities Plan, which outlines discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded aged to submit topics of conversa- “This meeting is an excellent oppor- dynamic opportunities of the future tion and concern at least 24 hours in tunity to ask and get answers to your while retaining neighborhood advance of the meeting. Language most pressing questions. Your par- charm. translation services can also be ticipation will help shape the future For information and to RSVP, visit arranged in advance. To submit con- of our neighborhood.” forweho.org/Home/Components/Cal cerns or to request translation ser- The eastside of West Hollywood endar/Event/24029/15?curm=9&cu vices, email [email protected]. has gone through many changes ry=2021. The meeting will also be “If you live, work or play on the over the decades. With an urban livestreamed on the city’s WeHoTV 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) eastside of West Hollywood, you design and character that is distin- YouTube Channel at (323)467-7124 won’t want to miss the Eastside guished from surrounding neighbor- weho.org/wehotv. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 9 August 26, 2021 LGBT center raises $1.1 million during telethon WeHo offers COVID-19 The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s experiencing homelessness,” Jean The center is currently building “Love in Action” telethon, held on said. “Lots of people don’t realize the Ariadne Getty Foundation tests at Plummer Park Aug. 14 on KTLA, raised more that LGBT people are twice as like- Senior Housing facility adjacent to than $1.1 million for the center’s ly as their straight counterparts to the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s programs and services. be uninsured and about twice as Anita May Rosenstein Campus on “I’m over the moon with grati- likely to report much more anxiety Santa Monica Boulevard. The new tude to everyone who has given so and depression during the pandem- housing facility will have 98 apart- generously to make this so success- ic. So that’s why our medical care ments. ful,” Los Angeles LGBT Center and our mental health services are “Instead of facing homelessness, CEO Lorri L. Jean said. “Thanks to so important. We don’t turn anyone our residents can age with dignity [donors], we are going to be able to away for lack of funds.” in a home that celebrates who they care for so many more people in Executive Director Joe are and doesn’t force them back our community and keep our vital Hollendoner, who will succeed into the closet,” Hollendoner programs going.” Jean as CEO when she retires in added. The telethon was co-hosted by July 2022, appeared in a segment Celebrities supporting the KTLA anchor Cher Calvin and from the center’s 104-unit Triangle telethon included Eva Longoria, original “Queer Eye” cast member Square in Hollywood, the nation’s RuPaul, Adam Lambert, Pauley Jai Rodriguez. Drag performer first and largest affordable apart- Perrette, Lily Tomlin and Jane Heidi N Closet updated viewers on ment complex for low-income Fonda. Lambert highlighted the the totals raised. LGBT seniors. challenges facing LGBT youth. Information was also provided “Those who pioneered our “Even before the pandemic hit, photo by Jon Viscott on the center’s programs and ser- movement in the 1960s and ’70s LGBT youth faced so many chal- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has advised vices including the Center South in don’t just experience the typical lenges,” Lambert said. “COVID- residents who need a COVID-19 test to first contact their health care South Los Angeles, the Mi Centro concerns that come with aging,” 19 obviously made it much tougher provider. However, if residents are unable to get a test, there are facility in Boyle Heights and the Hollendoner said. “The sad fact is to access these services. opportunities at West Hollywood's Plummer Park testing site, 7377 center’s Pride Pantry, which com- LGBT seniors are four times more Thankfully, the center has been, Santa Monica Blvd. The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. bats food insecurity. likely than their straight counter- and continues to be, there for Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments are now required and can “Hunger is a big thing in our parts to live alone and have no fam- them.” be made at la.fulgentgenetics.com. Participants should bring an ID community as is meeting the needs ily to support them. They really For information, visit lalgbtcen- and their appointment confirmation number. For additional testing of our senior clients and youth need the center’s help.” ter.org. sites in L.A. County, visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. Metro offers ballot drop boxes for recall election Metro is offering secure, vote- by-mail drop boxes at 10 major transit locations through Sept. 14 for the upcoming gubernatorial recall election. Metro will also offer free rides on buses, trains and bicy- cles on Election Day, Sept. 14. In the local area, voters can drop off vote-by-mail ballots in boxes at the Hollywood/Western Red Line station, 5450 Hollywood Blvd., and the Wilshire/Vermont Red and Purple line station, 3150 Wilshire Blvd. Other locations include the North Hollywood Red Line subway station at 5391 Lankershim Blvd., and Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St. For information and a list of other locations for vote-by-mail ballot drop boxes, visit metro.net. BH Conference & Visitors Bureau launches new campaign The Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau has launched a new destination marketing campaign titled “Far From Ordinary.” The creative campaign features diverse models that represent Beverly Hills’ global visitors and includes vivid colors, collage designs and retro versions of the city’s shield logo. Creative content and taglines will be refreshed in September for fall, and the holiday season in mid-November. “Far From Ordinary” highlights Beverly Hills hotel packages and is supported with digital marketing, as well as social media. Other assets and tactics will be used for further reach as the campaign con- tinues through Dec. 31. For information, visit lovebever- lyhills.com. 10 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts Revitalized Center for Yoga returns to Larchmont The Center for Yoga, Los Angeles’ longest continually-oper- welcomes High Holy Days guests ating yoga studio, has reopened Rabbi David Baron, of and Yom Kippur will include thanks to a coalition of former Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts Murray Middleman, Sasha teachers, staff, students, neighbors, at the Saban Theatre, has Kalamn, Dimitry Olevsky, Garik investors and local business owners announced guests for Yom Terzian and Liesle Erman. who led a community-based effort Kippur, the holiest day of the High Holy Day services will to reclaim a historic space in Jewish year. In-person services include a Yizkor Memorial Larchmont Village. will commence at 8 p.m. on Service (a memorial service for Like many industries and busi- Wednesday, Sept. 15, for the Eve the departed) starting at approxi- nesses, the pandemic had a detri- of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre), and mately 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 16. mental effect on the yoga business. continue at 10 a.m. on Thursday, From 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 16, the The center was founded in 1967 by Sept. 16. rabbi will screen a special film yoga pioneer Ganga White, and Guests will include Masih and lead discussions with the purchased in 2004 by YogaWorks. Alinejad, an Iranian-american guests. When the pandemic occurred, the journalist, television presenter, Beverly Hills Temple of the studio closed and shifted to an women’s rights activist and best- Arts is also celebrating Rosh online business model. Shortly photo courtesy of the Center for Yoga selling author, and Mona Hashanah, which begins on after, a for lease sign was posted on The Center for Yoga has reopened with support from the community. Golabek, a Grammy Award nom- Monday, Sept. 6. Known as the the building, prompting the com- Teachers on opening day included Jeanne Heileman, Joe Kara, Lisa inee, recording artist, concert Jewish New Year, Rosh munity to step in and save the stu- Walford and Andrea Marcum. pianist and creator of “The Hashanah is marked by the blow- dio. The center has returned to its Pianist of Willesden Lane.” ing of the shofar (ram’s horn), historic home, owned and operated “My guests have incredible which begins 10 days of peni- by local residents and members of eral manager, working alongside Upon hearing about the closing stories of perseverance and tence culminating with Yom the yoga community. consultant Lisa Haase, who was the of the studio, yoga instructor and resilience,” Baron said. “Each of Kippur. “Reopening the Center for Yoga owner and director of the center teacher trainer Kim Fisch, who their stories exemplifies the On Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 10:00 in its original space is a tribute and from 2000-04. Senior Iyengar Yoga taught at the Center for Yoga for 14 strength of the human spirit, a.m., Richard Weitz, a partner at testament to the generations of stu- Instructor Lisa Walford started at years, was inspired to launch which can serve as examples to William Morris Endeavor and dents, teachers and larger commu- the center in 1982, and has returned “Revolving Around the Center,” a enlighten all of us. At this season co-head of its scripted develop- nity who are an integral part of the to her former home (she used to documentary-style podcast about of repentance and introspection, ment department, will join his center’s enduring legacy,” Board live above the studio) as an the center. It features interviews it is of vital importance to bring daughter Demi Weitz for a dis- President Randy Paskal said. “Over investor. with friends, fellow teachers, stu- awareness globally. We can learn cussion on how they created the past several years, I have had “To be a part of the reopening of dents and staff members. The pod- important life lessons from these “Quarantunes” online during the the privilege to develop my person- the center is very special,” Walford cast continues as a celebration of inspirational and motivational COVID-19 pandemic. The pro- al practice in this amazing studio, said. “The center’s impact extends the center’s continued legacy. messages.” gram has raised $26 million for and it is an honor to be part of the far beyond its physical space, into The Center for Yoga also plans The temple’s’ Yom Kippur ser- charities. revival of the operations within our the Larchmont Village neighbor- to contribute to the financial well- vices will feature Broadway per- High Holy Days tickets start at community and breathe life back hood, the city of Los Angeles and ness and social vitality of formers Ilysia J. Pierce and $400. The Beverly Hills Temple into the center, a space that indeli- the broader yoga community. Larchmont Boulevard. The center Jordan Bennett, who will serve as of the Arts at the Saban Theatre is bly shaped the yoga community Reopening the doors is a symbol of is located at 230 ½ N. Larchmont cantors, led by the temple’s located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. worldwide.” unity, the power of will inherent in Blvd. For information, a class Music Director Sharon Farber. For information, call (323)658- Center for Yoga former manager the practice of yoga, and a little bit schedule and membership, visit Instrumentalists for Kol Nidre 9100, or visit bhtota.org. Deb Anderson has returned as gen- of grace.” centerforyogala.com. back to school special 2+2+2=$15 2 Banana Nutella pancakes 2 eggs any style photo courtesy of the Angel City Football Club Members of the Angel City Football Club previously attended an LA84 2 pieces of bacon or event in Mar Vista. turkey sausage Cedars-Sinai partners with AND a mini jar of Nutella Angel City Football Club The Angel City Football Club on girls,” said Pattie Cuen, chief com- Aug. 18 announced that Cedars- munications officer at Cedars- Sinai will be the team’s official Sinai. “The partnership underscores health partner. Cedars-Sinai our collective commitment to the Kerlan-Jobe Institute doctors will community. We look forward to an also serve as official team doctors exciting and successful relationship NEW HOURS: when the team takes the pitch next with the team.” Monday thru Friday spring. Through the Angel City sponsor- As a key component of the part- ship model, ACFC will further the 6:30am-6:30pm nership, ACFC and Cedars-Sinai work being done for women’s will create content specific to health health education and access. Saturdays & Sundays education for women, families and Additionally, ACFC will publish a 6:00am-6:30pm youth. Starting this year, they will dedicated page on its site to house also engage the Los Angeles com- content and provide actionable Follow Us! munity with quarterly hospital vis- medical resources. To kick off the its from players and investors and partnership and start positively @duparsfm will host 20 free play youth soccer influencing the community, clinics annually beginning in 2022. Cedars-Sinai and Angel City will In the Original Farmers Market “Cedars-Sinai is proud to partner come together with LA84 and Play with Angel City Football Club to Equity Fund for the 2021 Play Day 3rd & Fairfax help bring greater awareness to event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. health issues facing women and Saturday, Aug. 28, at L.A. Live. (323)933-8446 • (323)933-8447 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 11 August 26, 2021 Subway construction remains steady on Wilshire

Learn about work on the Purple will operate while construction is crews are building the subway sta- Line Extension subway project dur- underway in multiple parking struc- tion. Geotechnical instruments are ing a webinar on Wednesday, Sept. tures and lots at the site. Passengers being installed to monitor ground 1, at noon, via Zoom. To participate, can board the shuttle at designated movement. Instrument installation visit zoom.us/j/96626476708#suc- stops. The service runs 24 hours – continues along the public right-of- cess. every 10 minutes on weekdays and way as well as on private proper- Metro has announced that utility every 20 minutes on weekends. ties. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p. relocation work on the Purple Line Pile installation began on m., Monday through Friday, and 8 Extension subway project has been Monday in UCLA’s Lot 36 for the a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday. Wilshire extended through Sept. 7 near future Westwood/UCLA station. Boulevard may be reduced to one Wilshire Boulevard and Galey Piling in Lot 36 will take approxi- lane while crews install the instru- Avenue. Crews will relocate and mately three weeks, after which ments. Flaggers will be posted for upgrade the sewer lines and a storm crews will begin piling on Wilshire traffic control. drain on Wilshire Boulevard in Boulevard between Westwood At the Wilshire/La Cienega sta- preparation for the subway project. Boulevard and Veteran Avenue. The tion, underground station construc- The work will primarily affect the work will be done in stages. tion continues for rooms and pas- Southern intersection of Wilshire On other segments of the line, sageways housing subway systems. Boulevard and Midvale Avenue. subway station excavation is ongo- Concrete and material deliveries Work hours are 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. ing through the first quarter of 2022 may prompt street closures and lane Work is also occurring at the for the Century City/Constellation reductions in the area. Gale drive photo courtesy of Metro future Westwood/VA Hospital sub- station. Work is occurring 24 hours, will be intermittently closed north Crews are pouring concrete for the walls inside subway stations on the way station on the West Los Monday through Friday. Traffic of Wilshire Boulevard. Purple Line Extension project. Angeles VA Hospital campus. A lane closures may be in place on Lanes may also be closed farther parking shuttle service is available Constellation Boulevard around the east near Wilshire/Fairfax, where for hospital staff and guests during station construction staging area. station construction remains ongo- Fairfax Avenue. For questions and concerns about construction. The shuttle is free and Farther east at Wilshire/Rodeo, ing. The work is primarily being Work is also occurring near the Purple Line Extension project, completed in a staging yard near Wilshire/La Brea. Intermittent lane call the 24-hour project hotline at Wilshire Boulevard and Ogden closures may be required on (213)922-6934, email the project Drive. Lane closures may be neces- Wilshire Boulevard from Detroit team at [email protected], Raman introduces motion to sary near Wilshire Boulevard and Street to Wilshire/Western. or visit metro.net. enforce home-sharing law Controller identifies issues with Councilwoman Nithya motion is exactly the kind of Raman, 4th District, introduced proactive step we need from the a motion on Aug. 25 aimed at City Council to protect afford- fire department overtime policies enforcing the home-sharing able housing” BNLA represen- ordinance passed by the City tative Nancy Hanna said. L.A. Controller Ron Galperin has accrued more than $236 million in Council in 2018. The motion directs the released a report analyzing overtime overtime, a record high for the The motion seeks to remedy Department of City Planning to logged by Los Angeles Fire department. Around $14 million of the challenge of enforcement of consider the home-sharing regu- Department employees at COVID- that was due to staffing at COVID- unpermitted and non-compliant latory and enforcement models 19 testing sites in 2020 that found 19 testing sites. home-sharing operations. of other cities that have seen the department did not have ade- A total of 1,801 sworn employees The motion, co-presented by success, including Austin, New quate timekeeping processes in earned overtime by working at test- Mike Bonin, 11th District; Bob Orleans and San Francisco. place. ing sites, with 129 of them collecting Blumenfield, 3rd District; and Within 90 days, the depart- The report uncovered several indi- more than $25,000 each for their Paul Koretz, 5th district, ment will report back with a vidual payroll errors resulting in the work. requires the Department of City plan for the creation of a central- overpayment of some employees. “My office found several clear Planning to provide recommen- ized digital database to better Following the report, Galperin called problems with the way LAFD per- dations on how to identify coordinate data tracking of non- for the LAFD to update its payroll formed timekeeping and tracked unpermitted listings, cite non- compliant properties for moni- practices and implement better over- overtime earned at testing sites, compliant properties and create toring and enforcement purpos- sight to eliminate waste and potential resulting in errors and overpayments a dedicated unit that would con- es. abuse. to some employees,” Galperin said. solidate the various aspects of “We are in the midst of an “The pandemic forced the city of “We have an opportunity now to put home-sharing compliance and unprecedented affordable hous- Los Angeles to shift resources in systems in place that will fix those enforcement in one multidisci- ing crisis in Los Angeles – one order to limit the impact of COVID- issues and ensure they don’t happen plinary team. that has only been exacerbated 19 on residents and businesses,” again.” According to a McGill by the ongoing pandemic,” Galperin said. “Our front-line Galperin urged the LAFD to revise University report prepared for Raman said. “It is criminal for LAFD workers were assigned to set timekeeping practices for all non-reg- Better Neighbors Los Angeles, us to continue allowing rent-sta- up and work at testing centers across ular work hours to require staff to more than one-third of Los bilized units to be removed from the city on a moment’s notice, help- check in and out with real-time loca- Angeles’ advertised short-term the city’s housing stock and to ing to administer millions of tests. tion information for each shift. rental listings have been illegal let tenants be subjected to dis- These efforts should be lauded, but Additionally, he asked the depart- since the home sharing ordi- placement pressures because we some workplace difficulties did ment to establish an internal oversight nance went into effect. are unable to enforce the ordi- arise.” process that validates overtime "Councilmember Raman’s nance. We must do better.” In 2020, LAFD employees earned before processing payroll. Candidate launches bid for Mid City West forms Economic 5th District council seat Development Committee Los Angeles real estate agent Republic of Yugoslavia, now Kristina Irwin has announced her Serbia, in search of a better life for The Mid City West and connect business stakeholders candidacy in the 2022 election for their family, Irwin added. The can- Community Council recently with the City Council policy the Los Angeles City Council’s 5th didate hopes to make a better life formed an Economic process. District. for her children by rebuilding trust Development Committee to sup- “A dedicated committee is She joins the race to succeed in local governance. port business owners and local needed now because of the impor- Councilman Paul Koretz, who will In her campaign, Irwin is focus- workers. tant role our local businesses play be termed out next year. ing on issues such as parental Business owners and employ- in our neighborhood’s prosperity Irwin, an immigrant, wife and choice in schools, medical freedom, ees are invited to attend a virtual and well-being,” said Valerie mother of three children who cur- homelessness, housing and real monthly meeting on Sept. 22, at 7 Washburn, chair of the new com- rently attend classes in the Los estate, and small business. p.m., via Zoom. The meetings mittee. “The COVID-19 pandem- Angeles Unified School District, “My goal is to [continue] speak- will be held on the fourth ic has had an especially massive said she is ready to jump into the ing with friends, family, neighbors, Wednesday of subsequent months impact on our small business role of councilwoman and become business owners, parents, commu- at 7 p.m. Agendas will be avail- community and we want to be a voice for people in her communi- nity members and leaders.” Irwin able by visiting midcitywest.org. there to address their concerns.” ty. Irwin added that she is not a said. “I will listen to the people in The committee’s mission is to The Mid City West career politician, and has never the community who matter most – promote and support businesses Community Council consists of worked in politics or for elected you. We need change at City through policy education, aware- 35 volunteer board members who leaders. Council, and with your support, ness and community building. It are elected to advise city depart- Irwin’s parents immigrated to the contributions and votes, I will be also seeks to celebrate and con- ments on matters of importance to United States when she was 3 years the change we need. It’s time to get nect existing and emerging entre- the community. For information, old. Her parents left the former it right L.A.” preneurs, and to engage, inform visit midcitywest.org. 12 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

on French and Italian wines by the brown butter and chervil. Other RESTAURANT NEWS glass. The bar is open Monday French dishes with a twist include National Red Wine through Sunday from 5-11 p.m. lemon ricotta pancakes, a poulet Day at Della Terra by Jill Weinlein 8310 W. 3rd St., (323)592-3390. roti crepe and a lobster and caviar flatbread. The menu items pair ella Terra serves Merlot, nicely with a hand-crafted cocktail, Cabernet, Sauvignon and Pinot such as the “Sin of San Tropez.” D Rossoblu special Dim Sum at The Noir with favorite menu items Brunch is available on Saturday including beefsteak florentine, Italian dinner Living Room and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 capricciosa bianca pizza, calamari Enjoy a fun evening rendezvous p.m. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., fritti and pasta carbonara. On (310)551-2888. at The Living Room at The Saturday, Aug. 28, stop by the hef Steve Samson is collabo- Peninsula Beverly Hills sipping a rating with guest chef Barbara charming Northern Italian Trattoria C signature barrel aged cocktail, to uncork well-known wines from Pollastrini tonight, Aug. 26, for while selecting items from the à la CBTL and “The Sustainable Future of Italian regions around the world including carte dim sum menu every Cuisine” dinner at Rossoblu. Beyond Meat Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Thursday through Sunday. Items Beginning at 7 p.m. on the patio, Argentina, Sicily and France. The include savory pork and shrimp siu he Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf the evening features a unique col- restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to mai and crispy peking duck pot launched a fall menu that laboration presented by the Italy- photo courtesy of The Peninsula T 11 p.m., with a happy hour from 3- stickers. 9882 S. Santa Monica includes a new plant-based beyond America Chamber of Commerce Enjoy cod croquettes and saffron 6 p.m. 7675 Beverly Blvd., Blvd., (310)551-2888. breakfast sausage sandwich. The West. The event focuses on pro- risotto croquettes at The Belvedere. (323)933-7675. sausage patty is served on an moting unique chefs, restaurants English muffin and is topped with a and narratives that bridge Italian Melanie Wine Bar cage-free egg and provolone food traditions with modern New chef at Peninsula cheese. It’s available at 130 partici- ‘Tea with Tomoko’ at American culinary life. Tickets are opens on 3rd Street Beverly Hills pating locations throughout $75 per person and include a food California. Health benefits include Kensho Hollywood and wine pairing, tax and tip. ndy Paxson and Dave Gibbs, ew Executive Chef Kelsi less total fat, saturated fat and sodi- Tables accommodate up to six din- Athe duo behind Sherman Oaks’ NArmijo oversees all aspects of um than a leading brand of pork n Aug. 30, enjoy tea and class at ers. Tickets are available oat renowned Sushi Note and The Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel’s breakfast sausage patties. O4:30 p.m. at Meiji Tofu. The eventbrite.com/e/the-sustainable- Augustine Wine Bar, have opened cuisine, including the French- Hormone, cholesterol, antibiotics, hour-long class is located in the tiny future-of-italian-cuisine-true-ital- an approachable Melanie Wine Bar California style alfresco brasserie, GMO, soy and gluten free, the Japanese restaurant on Yamashiro ian-taste-collab-dinner-tickets- in Beverly Grove. Chef Consultant Belvedere and the Roof Garden sandwich is certified kosher and property. Japanese Food Ambassador 166878214231?aff=ebdssbdest- Dro Dergevorkian created a small- Restaurant. The new weekend halal. 6922 Hollywood Blvd., #103, Tomoko Dyen will teach participants search. 1124 San Julian St., plates menu to enjoy with a curated brunch menu at Belvedere includes (323)467-7785, and 8789 Sunset about Japanese cooking while they (213)749-1099. wine menu that places an emphasis fresh wild Dover sole prepared with Blvd., (310)659-1890. sip tea. Plus, participants will sample

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An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 100 block of cle parked in the 8600 block of burglary in the 1400 block of N. S. La Brea at 5:20 p.m. Sunset at 9:30 p.m. Gordon at 5 p.m. P OLICE BLOTTER At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of pect robbed a victim in the 300 committed a burglary in the 1500 Alden and Doheny. block of Spaulding. block of N. Cahuenga. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect burglarized a Aug. 16 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Aug. 15 and Aug. 20. The information was compiled from vehicle parked in the 1700 block of cle parked in the 7900 block of crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: N. Sycamore at 11:40 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 9 p.m. Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los petty theft in the 2800 block of N. Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- Aug. 13 Cherokee at 1 a.m. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. stole a vehicle parked in the 6200 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect block of De Longpre.

At 5:40 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 5900 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a burglary in the 1000 Lexington at 12:01 a.m. 1600 block of N Schrader. tim near the corner of Hollywood block of Fairfax. Department and Vine at 11:45 p.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect stole a vehi-

An unknown suspect committed a ing a domestic violence incident cle parked in the 9300 block of Aug. 15 near the corner of Romaine and Sierra Mar at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 19 petty theft in the 8900 block of Laurel at 4:30 a.m. At 3:46 p.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica at noon. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 300 At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1600 vehicle parked in the 6500 block of block of Rodeo. At 1:25 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Taft. Yucca at 2 a.m. assaulted a victim in the 7300 700 block of N. Hudson. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 500 block of N. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- petty theft in the 1700 block of committed a burglary near the cor- Rexford at 4:34 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- cle parked in the 300 block of S. Canyon at 9 a.m. ner of Orange Grove and cle parked in the 1200 block of Havenhurst at 6 p.m. Hamel at 2 p.m. Hollywood. Aug. 16 At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus-

At 9:05 p.m., a suspect assaulted At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 5:38 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1800 4700 block of Beverly. cle parked in the 500 block of N. assaulted a victim in the 300 block a victim during a domestic vio- lence incident near the corner of block of N. Cahuenga. Spaulding at 3 p.m. of N. Doheny. An unknown suspect committed a Robertson and Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 700 block of At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 18 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 6800 block of Santa Sunset at 1:45 p.m. stole a vehicle parked near the cle parked in the 8600 block of Monica at 5:30 p.m. corner of Wilton and Santa At 10:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Sunset at 9:30 p.m. At 2:12 p.m., an unknown suspect Monica. pect committed a commercial theft At 5:54 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 in the 300 block of N. Canon. committed a petty theft in the 9000 block of N. Clark. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Aug. 16 block of Wilshire. tim near the corner of Sunset and

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Vine at 10 p.m. At 2:12 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 300 block of Linden petty theft in the 7000 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 Aug 14 at 1:53 p.m. Sunset at 3 p.m. At 10:05 p.m., an unknown sus- block of N. Clark. pect robbed a victim near the cor- An unknown suspect committed a At 4:16 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect ner of Beverly and Fairfax. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 6600 block of committed a petty theft near the committed a grand theft in the cle parked near the corner of Sunset at 12:15 a.m. corner of Santa Monica and 8400 block of Third. An unknown suspect committed a Fountain and Stanley at 2:27 p.m. Crescent Heights. petty theft near the corner of At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a bicycle in the 6200 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Hollywood and Van Ness at 10:30 Aug. 19 Aug. 17 Leland. tim in the 400 block of S. Fairfax at p.m.

6:50 p.m. At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Aug. 20 assaulted a victim in the 900 block vehicle parked in the 500 block of tim in the 6900 block of Sunset at At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect of N. Croft. N. Arden at 1:40 a.m. noon. robbed a victim near the corner of At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect

Melrose and Vista. committed a burglary in the 700 At 8:40 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 18 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Stanley. committed a grand theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a 9000 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect assaulted a 500 block of N. Larchmont. theft in the 6200 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- victim in the 900 block of Orange Hollywood at 7:45 p.m. cle parked in the 7700 block of An unknown suspect committed a Grove at 7:10 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Beverly at 1:30 a.m. grand theft in the 400 block of N. cle parked in the 6100 block of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect Bedford at 12:50 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 1:34 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the the corner of Sycamore and stole a vehicle parked in the 600 At 4:07 p.m., an unknown suspect 7900 block of Fountain. Aug. 15 Melrose. block of N. Genesee.

committed a grand theft in the 9700 block of Wilshire. Aug. 19 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 1700 vehicle parked in the 7900 block of cle parked in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 12:05 p.m., an unknown sus- block of N. Hudson. Hillside at 9:30 p.m. Sunset at 5 a.m. petty theft near the corner of Santa pect assaulted a victim in the 7100 Monica and Crescent at 4:16 p.m. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a Aug. 17 At 7:45 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 7300 block of committed a petty theft in the 800 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Hawthorn at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of S. La Brea. committed a petty theft in the 100 vehicle burglary in the 8400 block tim in the 100 block of N. La Brea block of S. Elm. of Melrose at 11:45 p.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect at 10:39 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked near burglary in the 8200 block of Aug. 20 Aug. 20 the corner of Willoughby and At 11:19 a.m., an unknown sus- Melrose at 7:30 p.m. Poinsettia. pect committed a petty theft near At 5:11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:19 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Van Ness and At 10:15 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 200 assaulted a victim in the 8900 An unknown suspect committed a Melrose. pect committed a grand theft in the block of Almont. block of Santa Monica. grand theft near the corner of 900 block of N. Sycamore. Hauser and Drexel at 3 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 21 petty theft in the 8700 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 400 block of N At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly at 4 p.m. cle parked in the 6400 block of N. Roxbury at 10:25 a.m. At 11:16 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the San Vicente at 10:50 a.m. pect assaulted a victim in the 100 6700 block of Fountain. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:04 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Beverly. stole a vehicle parked near the At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a corner of Sixth and Cochran. committed a petty theft in the 7200

block of N. Rodeo. burglary in the 1900 block of block of Melrose. Los Angeles Police Whitley at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18

Aug. 21 An unknown suspect assaulted a Department At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 300 block of S. At 11:16 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 500 stole a vehicle parked near the Burnside at 2:15 p.m. Aug. 12 block of S. Western. corner of La Brea and Lanewood. pect assaulted a victim in the 100

block of Beverly. At 3:20 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 7600 block of vehicle parked in the 5800 block of burglary in the 100 block of N. 1700 block of N. Sycamore. West Hollywood Fourth at 2:44 a.m. Camerford at 9:30 a.m. Robertson at 9 a.m.

Sheriff’s Station At 3:55 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a grand theft in the assaulted a victim in the 6400 committed a grand theft in the cle parked in the 400 block of N. Aug. 15 5600 block of Carlton. block of Hollywood. 6100 block of Fountain. Sycamore at 6 p.m.

At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 8:40 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a grand theft in the cle parked in the 1300 block of N. victim in the 7000 block of burglary in the 600 block of S. assaulted a victim near the corner 600 block of Roberston. McCadden at 9 a.m. Hollywood at 4:45 p.m. Rimpau at 12:10 p.m. of Western and Melrose.

An unknown suspect committed a At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:36 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 8800 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 8500 committed a grand theft in the pect committed a grand theft in the burglary in the 600 block of Santa Monica at 2:15 a.m. block of Chalmers. 6500 block of Sunset. 6100 block of Sunset. Masselin at 11:15 p.m. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 15 August 26, 2021 Imari ’s impressive Washoku dining experience by Jill Weinlein

hile dining at the lively David Schlosser, founder of salt and special water from a system Fellow Restaurant and Michelin-starred Shibumi in the restaurant installed to recreate Art Gallery in Westwood Downtown L.A., a classically the pH and salinity found in Japan’s WVillage a few months ago, restaura- trained chef at 3-Michelin starred ocean, just the right balance of salti- teur Philip Camino told me about Kikunoi in Kyoto, Japan. ness. his new Japanese style restaurant, But the authenticity doesn’t stop Imari, opening in Brentwood. there. Schlosser curates Imari’s When I drove to the soft opening, “[The chefs’] extensive sake program, which features a pre- I discovered Camino took over the knowledge of mium list sourced from numerous former Nagao Restaurant near the regions in Japan including Nagano, Brentwood Country Mart. The inti- Japanese cuisine Fukui, Niigata, Ishikawa and mate space features 28 dining room brings something Okayama. seats and eight at the bar, plus an Sommelier Scott Lester curates a expansive outdoor patio with an truly unique thoughtful wine list of the world's additional 22 seats. to Brentwood.” most renowned wine regions, and A Japanese minimalist design, the beverage program features a with a hint of California influence, Philip Camino selection of premium Japanese and white oak tables complement Restaurateur beers. the soft leather booths and tile and Imari is now open and Camino wood flooring. The focal point is a said he can’t wait for people to try floor-to-ceiling hand-painted mural, Joining Schlosser is Chef Derek the food. created by artist Sheila Darcev. Wilcox who was formerly at Shoji, “We’re thrilled to bring the full As with his other restaurants, the celebrated sushi and kaiseki Imari experience to the Los Camino incorporates the restau- restaurant in New York. Angeles community,” Camino said. rant’s art and music with its cuisine. “Their extensive knowledge of The full-service a-la-carte menu Waves portray the natural oceanic Japanese cuisine brings something features artistically crafted small photo by Jill Weinlein elements of the restaurant’s truly unique to Brentwood,” and shared plates. Three bento boxes are offered at Imari - above is the Imari, filled with uni, Japanese and Californian inspira- Camino said. The dinner menu features a vari- tuna, salmon, tai sea bream, smoked black cod, tamago, cucumber, tion. Unique sake bottles, along Their attention to detail is evident ety of starters (zensai), sides (fuku- takuan pickle, shiitake, lotus and pickled ginger. with a display of traditional imari, in the Hirame handrolls, chicken sai), entrees (shusai), hand rolls or brightly-colored Japanese porce- gyoza and ornately-assembled (temaki), rice and soup (gohan and lain exported from Port of Imari, are sashimi bento boxes. The seasonal shiru), and dessert (mizumono). Wagyu steak with fresh wasabi for mochi and sweet green peas. displayed throughout the restaurant. menu features produce and proteins, The summer menu includes a kick and sea salt to bring out the The artfully-crafted plates from What sets Imari apart from other plus seafood imported from Japan. tomato with fresh yuba and sea salt, full flavor. Imari’s award-winning team offer a Los Angeles Japanese restaurants is I selected the Saga bento box Shima-aji and a striped jack sashi- Hand rolls include hirame with truly unique Japanese culinary its washoku. Washoku is another comprised of salmon, albacore, mi with ponzu jelly and shaved red daidai juice and sesame seeds, and experience on the Westside. name for Japanese cuisine that har- New Zealand tai sea bream, pickled onion. A free-range chicken gyoza another of my favorites, the Reservations are available via moniously blends the ingredients in cucumber, takuan pickle, an egg comes with nira chives, miso, san- chopped shrimp hand roll with Tock with delivery available a way that is both nutritious and omelet, pickled ginger and rice rolls sho oil and Moro-kyu, a locally- mentaiko spicy cod roe. through Postmates, DoorDash, beautifully presented. - all very fresh and delicious. The grown cucumber marinated with Desserts include a red shiso sor- Grubhub and Uber Eats. Camino selected Japanese crunchy pickles are made in-house brown rice miso. bet coated with raspberries and $$ imari-la.com. 13050 San Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador from small batches using Japanese Heartier fare includes Japanese milk ice cream served with fresh Vicente Blvd., (310)451-7733.

Brighten someone’s day with a beautiful

• Custom designed floral arrangments • Gourmet boxes filled with artisan cheeses, charcuterie, honey, jams and spices photo courtesy of El Capitan Theatre Simu Liu stars in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.”

Specializing in Marvel’s ‘Legend of The Ten Rings’ • weddings stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina • custom boutique events • private chef parties El Capitan Theatre will present Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” from Sept. 3-19, shown in Dolby Vision Laser Projection and with Dolby Atmos® Audio Technology. Guests can take a picture at a themed photo op and see costumes from the movie. A special opening night fan event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2. Each ticket offers one reserved seat, one 64-ounce popcorn tub, one 20-ounce bottled beverage, one Shang-Chi reusable bag, one Opening Night Fan Event Souvenir Credential with lanyard and one Brick Breakers collectible toy. Tickets for the special opportunity are $50. Moviegoers can show their valid D23 Gold Member Card and receive a complimentary popcorn tub and bottled beverage. Daily showtimes are noon, 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Showtimes and dates are subject to change. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children and seniors. For tickets, visit elcapitantickets.com or fandango.com/el-capitan-the- atre-aacon/theater-page. Call (818)359-8239 for appointment and orders Read Us at beverlypress.com 4532 Rinetti Lane, Suite C La Canada Updated daily • Complete pdf of the newspaper emilyjilg.com • archived issues • advertising information • subscriptions 16 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

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DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY ISSUE SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Founded 1946 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 17 August 26, 2021 ‘PAW Patrol’ is a crushing blow to imagination To call most children’s program- gear that allow them to effectively ming painful for those beyond the replace any local police, coast targeted demographic is hardly guards, construction workers, air breaking news. Many shows across traffic controllers, fire fighters and The film attempts to pull at some cable networks and even YouTube waste collectors. Their outfits also heartstrings. As an even younger grow tiresome but still comprise a match those professions, though puppy, Chase was abandoned in degree of educational value. Skye, the sole girl pup, sports pink Adventure City before becoming a That’s not the case with “PAW because the show is about as pro- kinda-cop superhero-lite dog for the Patrol,” one of Nickelodeon’s most gressive as CBS’s James T. Aubrey PAW Patrol team, hence returning to popular kids’ shows and now a the- on TV programming. that city once more to undo newly photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures atrical experience. On the small On the big screen, “PAW elected Mayor Humdinger’s (Ron Chase and Ryder have great chemistry in the big screen adaptation of screen, the PAW Patrol dogs and Patrol’s” differences are nominal at Pardo) many mishaps in public their leader, a boy named Ryder best: a different computer anima- office causes some self-reflection. “PAW Patrol.” (voiced by Will Brisbin in the film) tion style that complies more with That’s the primary tension, along protect Adventure Bay from a host moviegoers’ expectations, a central the show has always been an obvi- Pixar, DreamWorks or even of catastrophes, both natural and plotline that surpasses the regular ous way to usurp FCC restrictions Illumination). The story requires a thanks to the maniacal mayor of 12 to 24 minutes and deeper explo- “Each season on how much advertising can target touch more engagement. And the Foggy Bottom, Humdinger. ration of at least one character – in drops a new slate young minds. Each season drops a film’s cast is much more diverse, All those puppies rock some this case, German shepherd Chase of vehicles and new slate of vehicles and gadgets though both female pup team mem- enviable vehicles and personalized (Iain Armitage). those pups employ to save the day, bers still wear pink because, well, gadgets those and soon after, all that stuff graces reasons, I suppose. pups employ to the shelves of a nearby Target. Like the show, the film serves lit- (Pro tip: It’s all wildly expensive, tle purpose. The small and big- save the day.” so look to thrift stores, buy-nothing screen iterations share much in groups and Facebook Marketplace common. They’re empty calories with shenanigans that eventually to get your kids all the figures and without visual personality. require all the team plus a new larger pieces they’ll plead for fol- “PAW Patrol: The Movie” cer- member, a dachshund named lowing any viewing.) tainly arrives at an opportune time, Liberty (Marsai Martin), to join I know. It’s a show for children, claiming second place at a healing forces. But the real shocker here and as long as it makes the littles box office, but it hardly feels like involves a whole lotta familiar happy, that’s a win. Perhaps. But something meant for the big screen. voices peppering each scene: that alleged redeeming value is Instead, it shares similarities with Randall Park and Dax Shepard as a slim. Sure, teamwork and believing other special engagements never couple of goons arguing over who’s in yourself can be helpful ideas, but meant for wide release like a couple the “alpha,” Tyler Perry in a cameo that’s some low-hanging fruit. episodes of Marvel’s “Inhumans” role, Jimmy Kimmel’s news anchor Compared to other programming – on IMAX screens or “Star Wars: Marty Muckraker, “Black-ish” and even from the same network – The Clones Wars’” movie-pilot in “Grown-ish” star Yara Shahidi as “PAW Patrol” doesn’t really try to select theaters. photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures scientist Kendra Wilson and Kim give its demo much that will benefit Still, my kids keep enjoying it, Chase, Rocky, Skye, Zuma, Rubble and Marshall come together for new Kardashian voicing a poodle. anyone in the long run. which means it serves a specific adventures in “PAW Patrol.” It’s shameless, but no more so The film is actually a touch bet- purpose; it’s an ace up the sleeve, a than its source material. Frankly, ter, at least aesthetically. Plenty of tool for use in desperate times, TV series that transition to film especially when temperatures out- across genres and target audiences side rise higher and higher. Call it – “Entourage,” “Sex and the City,” mediocre or the product of appeas- El Capitan Theatre brings ‘Soul’ to the big screen “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” – ing children at adults’ expense. I El Capitan Theatre will host a turn out worse. The animation here call it a Band-Aid. special screening of Disney/Pixar’s is better (but hardly compares to “Soul” Aug. 27 through Sept. 2. The film follows jazz musician Joe Gardner as he travels from the streets of New York City to The Great Before — a fantastical place where new souls get their personal- ities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. In an effort to get back to Earth, Gardner teams up with a soul, 22, who has never understood the photo courtesy of El Capitan Theatre appeal of a human experience. As Gardner tries to show 22 what’s “Soul” follows jazz musician Joe Gardner as he goes on an adventure great about living, he discovers to discover what makes life worth living. answers to some of life’s most Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 1 Tickets are $12 for all ages and important questions. p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., though are on sale now at The film is directed by Academy showtimes and dates are subject to ElCapitanTickets.com. All tickets Award winner Pete Docter and fea- change. include a 64-oz popcorn tub. tures the voices of Jamie Foxx, Before the film, El Capitan The El Capitan Theatre has Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Theatre will play two Pixar taken enhanced health and safety Questlove and Daveed Diggs. SparkShorts: “Twenty Something” measures for its guests and cast The film, rated PG for some lan- and “Nona.” On Fridays and members. All guests ages 2 and guage, will be shown in Dolby Saturdays, guests also may enjoy a older must wear a face covering at Vision Laser Projection and Dolby Mighty Wurlitzer Organ perfor- all times, except while eating or Atmos Audio Technology. mance of Disney favorites. drinking in their reserved seats.

WeHo opens grants, poster competition for One City One Pride

The City of West Hollywood has no later than 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. sions from artists on every continent opened grant applications and its 21. except from Antarctica, including annual poster competition for the The theme for the 2022 festival is countries where being gay is punish- city’s 2022 One City One Pride “With Liberty, Diversity, Inclusion able fines, imprisonment or death. LGBTQ Arts Festival. and Progress for All.” Proposed pro- The winning artist will receive The festival runs each year from jects should respond to the theme. $650 and will have their artwork dis- Harvey Milk Day, May 22, through The total annual grant budget is played to thousands on street pole the end of Pride Month on June 30. $35,000, and the maximum award is banners and posters throughout West Festival grants are intended to $6,500. Hollywood. support the production, performance To assist those applying, the city The deadline for submissions is 5 or presentation of projects that will host a grant workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. expand the celebration of Pride p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, via Zoom. For more information, visit Month in West Hollywood. Grant The city also opened its annual Weho.org/arts or contact City of applications are open to individuals, poster competition, which is open to West Hollywood Arts Coordinator, artist collectives, artistic teams and artists from around the world. In the Mike Che, at (323)848-6377 or nonprofit organizations and are due past, the city has received submis- [email protected]. 18 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

Learn to speak Korean with KCCLA The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. will launch a new 12-week semester of online and in- person Korean language classes beginning on Sept. 14. Nine classes in seven levels will be offered for the online and in-per- son classes. They include classes in introductory, basic, intermediate and advanced Korean language. In-person classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. from Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. A maximum of 10 students will be enrolled to ensure physical distanc- photo courtesy of KCCLA ing and a low student-to-instructor photo courtesy The Music Center Online and in-person classes are available beginning September. ratio. Each student must present Spotlight is seeking applicants in the categories of acting, ballet, classical proof of COVID-19 vaccination. KCCLA has also announced that register for one level, and transfers instrumental, classical voice, dance, jazz instrumental and non-classical Online classes will be held on a free online Korean language level between levels will not be permitted. voice. Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. from test is available by visiting The program is open to students Sept. 16 through Dec. 2. Online nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/page/participa- who are 18 or older. For informa- classes will be capped at 30 stu- tion/onlineLevelTest/main.do. tion, call (323)936-3025, or visit The Music Center seeks students dents. Prospective participants may only kccla.org/koreanlanguageprogram. to ‘Spotlight’ in arts program LACO presents online SummerFest 2021 concerts Southern California high school The Los Angeles Chamber students interested in the perform- “Spotlight” is free for Orchestra expands its digital offer- ing arts can apply to be a part of ings with SummerFest 2021, a series The Music Center’s “Spotlight.” Southern California of free streaming programs show- Presented by TMC Arts, high school students, casing the orchestra’s first in-person “Spotlight” provides performing and students of all skill concerts in 15 months. arts scholarships and artistic devel- The episodes are being released opment through arts experiences, levels are encouraged biweekly on Fridays at 6 p.m. from auditions, feedback and mastery to apply. Aug. 27 through Oct. 22. They will classes taught by professional be available on-demand by visiting artists and arts administrators. The laco.org/summerfest-2021. The program awards more than Oct. 18. All applicants will receive episodes feature Music Director $100,000 in scholarships each year. written feedback from a panel of Jaime Martín conducting LACO “Spotlight” is completely free judges and a certificate of achieve- concerts reopening the Walt Disney for Southern California high school ment. Concert Hall on June 26 and The students, and students of all skill Students who advance to the sec- Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall on levels are encouraged to apply. ond round will audition live before July 1. In the first round, applicants a panel of judges. From there, 16 The debut on Aug. 27 spotlights must submit a video audition semifinalists from each category Martín leading Ginastera’s photo by Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging online. Applicants may apply to will participate in a mastery class “Variaciones Concertantes,” a work Music Director Jaime Martín conducts the Los Angeles Chamber multiple categories including act- before giving their final audition. infused with the folkloric-influenced Orchestra in a performance filmed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. ing, ballet, classical instrumental, Two grand prize finalists and an melodies and rhythms of Argentina. classical voice, dance, jazz instru- honorable mention in each catego- The second episode, launching 4 in A major, “Italian.” The series Bridges. mental and non-classical voice. ry are announced after the semifi- Sept. 10, includes the original 1915 continues on Oct. 8 from the The fifth episode, available on Oct. “Spotlight” merit, semifinalists nal auditions. “Spotlight” will con- version of de Falla’s ballet “El Amor Rothenberg Hall concert with Martín 22, concludes the series with Juan and honorable mentions from last clude with a grand finale perfor- Brujo” conducted by Martín at conducting Debussy’s iconic Pablo Contreras’ “Mariachitlán,” the year will bypass the first round of mance on June 15, 2022, at The Rothenberg Hall and featuring “Prélude à “L’après-midi d’un title track on the composer’s Latin auditions and advance automatical- Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre. mezzo soprano Suzanna Guzmán. faune” and “The Flower” by com- Grammy-nominated album. ly to live auditions. Those interested can apply at The third episode on Sept. 24 fea- poser and 2019-20 Luna For information, call (213)622- The deadline for submission is MusicCenter.org. tures Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. Composition Lab fellow KiMani 7001, ext. 4, or visit laco.org. Heisman Trophy Trust scouting for scholarship applicants The Heisman Trophy Trust is By inviting students from schools accepting applications for the 2021 across the country to share their sto- Heisman High School Scholarship ries of leadership and impact, the program, presented by Acceptance program aims to inspire all students Insurance. to harness their potential, push lim- The program honors hundreds of its and use their talents to improve community-minded high school communities. Over the past 27 senior athletes. This year, the col- years, the program has honored lege scholarship amounts have been more than 600,000 high school doubled, increasing support for seniors and provided over $1 mil- each student athlete’s education. lion in college scholarships. “We would like to thank our part- “The values we promote at ners at Acceptance Insurance for Acceptance Insurance – integrity, sponsoring this tremendous pro- excellence and service – are the val- gram which extends the Heisman ues embodied by the students earn- prestige to the nation’s most ing this recognition. Helping them esteemed high school seniors,” said realize their visions for stronger Michael Comerford, president of communities and greater achieve- the Heisman Trust. “We are very ment along with the Heisman excited to announce that we have Trophy Trust is an honor and a priv- doubled the scholarship amounts ilege,” said Larry Willeford, presi- this year. We look forward to recog- dent and COO of Acceptance nizing the most deserving, commu- Insurance. nity-minded scholar athletes and The 2021 application process is rewarding them with additional currently open. All high school stu- funds to help offset their college dents graduating as part of the class tuition.” of 2022 are encouraged to apply. The Heisman High School The deadline to submit applications Scholarship program will recognize is Oct. 19. Winning applicants will at least one winner from each high be recognized during the ESPN school that applies. The top male televised Heisman Trophy and female applicants from each Presentation Ceremony. state will be awarded $1,000 to For information, visit heisman- $10,000. scholarship.com. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 19 August 26, 2021

Petersen showcases Porsche 956 and 962 The Petersen Automotive Museum opened the second of two Luftgekühlt exhibits, “Prototype Giants,” which focuses on the histo- ry and legacy of the Porsche 956 and 962 race cars. The Porsche 956 was built to comply with the 1982 FIA World Sportscar Championship’s new photo courtesy of AYS Group C regulations, and was the first racing car to feature an alu- minum monocoque chassis and American Youth Symphony ground effect aerodynamic ele- ments. Factory 956s won the 24 photo courtesy Kahn Media Hours of Le Mans that year, leading The Miller High Life/BF Goodrich 962 on display won the 1989 Rolex announces 2021-22 season every lap and taking first, second Daytona 24. and third place. The American Youth Symphony mance in Santa Monica’s Tongva In 1983, a 956 driven by Stephen will return to live performances for Park. These family-friendly events “We are delighted to share our 1989 Rolex Daytona 24, a three- Bellof set the overall lap record at the 2021-22 season after an 18- will also feature an instrument pet- second Luftgekühlt exhibit, which time race-winning factory the Nürburgring Nordschleife, month period of cancellations due ting zoo. features some of the most iconic Rothmans 962C driven by Jacky which stood for 35 years until a to the pandemic. The annual Hollywood Project 956s and 962s ever produced,” Ickx and Jochen Mass, a Leyton modified Porsche 919 Hybrid AYS will resume its free concert will return to Royce Hall on Petersen Executive Director Terry House 962C built by Kremer and eclipsed it in 2018. Community Chamber Concert Saturday, Nov. 6, with a live-to-pic- Karges said. “This gallery will the 0123/Art 962C driven by Hurley The 962 was created to meet the series throughout the city as well as ture performance of DreamWorks’ explore the rich history of these race Haywood. updated IMSA GTP specifications, concerts at Walt Disney Concert “How To Train Your Dragon,” fea- cars and shed some more light on Almost all of the vehicles on dis- with the Group C entrants taking the Hall and University of California turing composer John Powell's why they were so dominant on play have continued to compete reg- 962C nameplate. The 962 became Los Angeles’ Royce Hall. Oscar-nominated score and Mason track.” ularly in vintage races long after one of the most dominant race cars The season officially begins Sept. Bates’ “Philharmonia Fantastique,” On display are a white Porsche they retired from the top levels of ever, winning the WSC in 1985 and 25 at Royce Hall with a perfor- a 30-minute animated film that flies 956, the Coca-Cola livered 962 dri- competition. 1986, the IMSA GT championship mance led by Music Director through the instruments of the ven by Bob Akin and Hans Stuck, “Prototype Giants” opened to the from 1985-88, the 24 Hours of Le Carlos Izcaray. Tickets are available orchestra to explore the age-old the Copenhagen 962 campaigned public Aug. 25 and will close on Mans in 1986 and 1987 and the on a pay-what-you-can basis. connection of creativity and tech- by A.J. Foyt, the Miller High Nov. 19. For more information, 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans. AYS members receive early nology. Life/BF Goodrich 962 that won the visit Petersen.org. access to ticket reservations Tickets are $18, and free for through Sunday, Sep. 5. Tickets members. Following the concert, a andis a board member for open to the public on Tuesday, Sept. special dinner will be held at Royce Two appointed to community colleges board California Youth Connection. 7, at 9 a.m. Hall’s outdoor courtyard. Gov. Gavin Newsom has Elizondo has been associated stu- Perry has served on the commis- Academy Award-nominated Finally, AYS will return to the appointed Joshua Elizondo, 25, and dents president at Santa Monica sion since 2015. Perry has been composer David Newman will lead Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Jennifer Perry, 60, both of Los College since 2021 and was a stu- executive director of the Children’s AYS at the Academy Museum of Sounds About Town concert series Angeles, to the California dent trustee from 2020-21. He has Action Network since 1990 and Motion Pictures on the museum's Sunday, March 6, 2022, and will Community Colleges Board of also been a commissioner for the was director of public affairs at opening day, Sept. 30, for two spe- conclude the 2021-22 season with Governors. The appointments Los Angeles County Board of ACT III Communications from cial live-to-picture presentations of the 57th Annual Gala concert and require Senate confirmation and the Supervisors and founder and CEO 1987-90. She also co-founded the “Wizard of Oz.” dinner at Royce Hall Saturday, compensation is $100 per day. of the Foster Bunch since 2017 organization FosterMore. The free Concert in the Park April 30, 2022. series, in partnership with After the concert, AYS will host Elemental Music, kicks off on the annual gala benefit dinner. Sunday, Oct. 17, with a percussion Individual dinner and concert pack- ensemble performance in Santa ages start at $450. Reserve concert Monica’s Douglas Park, and contin- and dinner tickets online at aysym- ues on Sunday, Dec. 5, with a holi- phony.org or by phone at (310)470- day-themed brass quintet perfor- 2332. Teamsters endorse Melvoin for school board Teamsters Local 572, whose ing on challenging work and seeing 11,500 members work for more it through.” than 150 diverse employers in the Melvoin, who last month transportation, graphic communica- announced his re-election cam- tions, grocery, retail and public sec- paign to continue serving LAUSD’s tors, has endorsed Nick Melvoin for 4th District , said he was thrilled to re-election to the Los Angeles receive the vote of confidence so Unified School District Board of early in the race. Education. “I am honored to receive an “Our union members know what endorsement from one of our it takes to build thriving organiza- region’s most vital unions,” tions of people that make our com- Melvoin said. “LAUSD schools munities better, and we know that serve the children of many of the Nick Melvoin will continue to help members of Teamsters Local 572. build a better LAUSD,” said Rick And those members contribute in Middleton, secretary-treasurer for all kinds of essential ways to the Teamsters Local 572. “Nick is dri- operation of our school district. ven by the same goals and values With their support, our campaign that drive our members: a commit- will continue to advocate for the ment to Los Angeles' hard-working needs of kids and families across families and a commitment to tak- the district.” Webinar offers resources on COVID-19 for people with HIV Life Group LA is holding a free adults with HIV infection who are Zoom webinar titled “COVID-19 & using the virus suppressant ART. HIV” on Friday, Aug. 27, from noon The study provides compensation to 2 p.m. ($150 per visit, plus $64 for travel) The webinar will feature guest and medical care. No insurance is speaker Jeffery Williams, who will needed and all tests and study-relat- discuss a research study on twice- ed care are free. yearly injectable treatments for HIV Williams has worked in public positive individuals. The event is health and research for more than 15 produced by Life Group LA in col- years focusing on health inequities in laboration with Mills Clinical minority and LGBTQ communities. Research. The event is free but requires reg- The study is evaluating the safety istration. For information, visit life- and efficacy of a long-acting regi- groupla.org/zoom. An email will be men of the drug Lencepravire sent with a link and information at 9 administered every six months in a.m. on Aug. 27. 20 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

History museum to display rare footballfish specimen LACMA will display Obama portraits The Natural History Museum of The Los Angeles County reach millions of people who Los Angeles County will take a Museum of Art will present “The might not otherwise have an dive into the ocean with a new tem- Obama Portraits Tour” and opportunity to view the paintings. porary installation “Discovery from “Black American Portraits” The LACMA presentation of the the Deep.” beginning Nov. 7. tour will feature teacher work- The display will feature a rare From the moment of their shops, curatorial tours and a richly- female Pacific footballfish, a type unveiling at the Smithsonian’s illustrated book. The presentation of anglerfish, which was discovered National Portrait Gallery in will enhance conversations around in May at Crystal Cove State Park February 2018, the museum’s the power of portraiture and its in Newport Beach. official portraits of President potential to engage communities. The footballfish, which is typi- Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle To complement “The Obama cally found thousands of feet under- Obama have become iconic. Portraits Tour,” LACMA presents water, now resides in the museum’s Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of “Black American Portraits,” an ichthyology collection. It is one of President Obama and Amy exhibition that reframes portrai- about 30 female specimens avail- Sherald’s portrait of the former ture to center Black American able for study in museum collec- First Lady have inspired unprece- subjects, sitters and spaces. tions worldwide. dented responses from the public. The two exhibitions are co- Female footballfish can grow up photo courtesy of Dwight Hwang The five-city tour will travel to curated by Christine Y. Kim, to 10 times larger than males and Dwight Hwang’s print of the footballfish specimen will be displayed the Art Institute of Chicago, curator of contemporary art, and intact adult specimens are especial- alongside the specimen, which washed ashore in Newport Beach. Brooklyn Museum, LACMA, Liz Andrews, newly appointed ly rare. High Art Museum and The executive director of the Spelman Visitors will come face-to-face or rubbing, of the specimen, created Visitors will learn about the tradi- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, College Museum of Fine Art. with the deep-sea fish to see its by artists Dwight and Hazel Hwang tional Japanese art form, as well as from June 2021 through May For more information on the sharp teeth, touch a model replicat- will accompany the presentation. the artists’ personal experience 2022. The tour is expected to exhibit, visit lacma.org. ing the fish’s spiky exterior and Before the Pacific footballfish was working with the rare specimen. learn about its built-in rod and lure, preserved in preparation for stor- The display will be open to visi- which is filled with bioluminescent age, the artists covered the fish with tors from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily bacteria that help attract prey in the organic sumi ink, which is made through Nov. 29. The museum is light-starved depths of the ocean. from pine soot and water, and then closed on Tuesdays. The specimen is displayed so that placed a piece of delicate Japanese The exhibit is free with a general it is protected from extra light, but paper on top, resulting in a type of admission or membership ticket. also mirrors its natural habitat. print used by fishermen beginning For information or to reserve tick- A traditional Japanese gyotaku, in the 1800s to document catches. ets, visit NHM.org/anglerfish. The Wallis to resume indoor performances The Wallis Annenberg Center for us during the past 15 months, as presenting new work, L.A.’s innov- the Performing Arts plans to well as bring new artists and com- ative 24th Street Theatre in associa- resume live indoor performances in panies to our stage.” tion with The Wallis will premiere a photo courtesy of LACMA October after more than 18 months Programming includes the 40th radio play version of “Rapunzel “The Obama Portraits Tour” will open at LACMA in November. without an indoor performance. anniversary celebration of Alone” as a prelude to its world The announcement comes after “Dreamgirls” with Jennifer premiere live performance at the the center resumed in-person, Holiday, standup comedy by venue in spring 2022. socially distanced outdoor perfor- Sandra Bernhard and the return of In addition, violinist Anne Akiko mances on The Wallis’ Promenade the concert celebration “Love Meyers with pianist Fabio Bidini, Terrace. Actually Live.” and pianist Ory Shihor will share The first half of its 2021-22 sea- their virtuosic artistry in separate son encompasses works featuring programs. Southern California-based artists “In designing the The Wallis also will continue its and companies. The season begins season, we free monthly outdoor Sunday Oct. 2, and for the sixth year will be Funday family events with a variety under the leadership of Artistic wanted to honor our of engaging programming that Correspondent covered visit by Director Paul Crewes and commitments to includes Debbie Allen & Friends’ Executive Director and CEO Dance Sundays, Story Pirates, Rachel Fine. artists who were Parker Bent and Kiddle Karoo. South Korea’s first president All indoor performances are slated to work with “There’s a real need for quality planned to take place in The Wallis’ live performances geared for young 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater, us during the past people since in-person music, the- which has undergone extensive 15 months.” ater and dance programs have been interior maintenance and technical on hiatus for such a long time,” upgrades over the past year while Crewes said. “These events are the theater was shuttered. designed to spark children’s imagi- “We are thrilled with the plans to Three L.A.-based dance companies nation and fuel their creativity. welcome audiences safely back led by female choreographers will be Since no reservations or tickets are inside The Wallis this fall, with a presented over a four-week period, required for Sunday Funday events, mix of diverse work in the Bram beginning with BODYTRAFFIC. families can even decide to attend Goldsmith Theater,” Crewes said. The troupe is returning to conclude at the last minute.” “In designing the season, we want- last season’s residency, which was A complete calendar can be ed to honor our commitments to interrupted by COVID-19. viewed at thewallis.org. artists who were slated to work with Continuing its commitment to Programming for the second half of the season will be announced at a later date. To purchase tickets and for more information, call (310)746-4000 or email [email protected]. The Wallis is closely monitoring local health and safety guidelines carefully. Should plans change and any performance be required to be postponed or canceled, ticket hold- ers will be notified immediately with options for their purchased tickets. All audience members attending The cover of the Aug. 19, 1954, issue of the Park Labrea News indoor performances will be showed South Korea’s first President Syngman Rhee, left, during a required upon entry to sho5w proof goodwill visit to the United States. He was shown with John of full vaccination or proof of a Simmons, of the U.S. State Department, Deputy Mayor John Irwin negative COVID-19 test within 48 and Kate Holiday, a Park La Brea resident who was reporting on hours of attending their perfor- Rhee’s visit for the United Press. Rhee served as president of South mance date. Korea from 1948 to 1960. The accompanying article said Holiday had In addition, all patrons, regard- extensively covered politics, government and the Korean War, and less of vaccination status, will be had been specifically assigned to report on the president’s visit to Los photo courtesy The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts required to properly wear a face Angeles. She added that covering the war had given her a special “Love Actually Live” will return as part of the fall lineup for The Wallis mask upon entering The Wallis' affinity for the Korean people. Holiday was named an honorary citi- Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. indoor spaces. zen of Korea in 1953. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 21 August 26, 2021

Cities seek county direction GLAZA officials explain event cancellation From page 1 From page 1 salons, gyms and other businesses. big reason we’re getting it is Additionally, employees of the because it’s mandated in a lot of request. affected businesses and the city places, and also, we want to do our Then, GLAZA officials learned would also need to show proof of part.” that zoo and Los Angeles Police vaccination. Accommodations West Hollywood City Attorney Department staff overtime would would be made for those with a Lauren Langer will draft the ordi- require approval from the zoo and documented medical exemption. nance to bring before the council at city – a first since the event’s Councilwoman Sepi Shyne, who its next meeting on Sept. 20, inception, the letter states. put forth the motion, said adequate though the city manager can issue Jacobson wrote that the new time would be given for employees an emergency executive order requirement to have overtime to receive a vaccine. enacting the policy prior to the approved was linked to the city’s Mayor Lindsey Horvath said the meeting. unwillingness to discuss the win- proposed ordinance could encour- City officials also discussed the ter event until GLAZA paid the age more residents to be vaccinat- possibility of adopting any poten- city $410,000 in marketing ed. tial policy Los Angeles County expenses deducted from the rev- “We want to create a culture that enacts. Councilman John D’Amico enue from the 2019-20 event. is moving toward everyone being said even if the county’s policy He wrote that the city required GLAZA to comply with an vaccinated,” Horvath said. “We only applies to unincorporated por- photo by Jamie Pham want to come from a place of com- tions of the county, the city could expired marketing memorandum passion and understanding for still opt into it for synchronicity. of understanding, and that the city According to representatives of GLAZA, Zoo Lights brought the Los those who don’t yet have it, but if Similarly, the city of Beverly itself failed to comply with the Angeles Zoo approximately $1.8 million annually. we can incentivize it by making Hills is looking toward the county agreement when it “informed places people want to go require for guidance. In a letter to the Los GLAZA that they would not pay ‘take it or leave it’ offer.” “organizational integrity” and its the vaccine, I think that would Angeles County Board of marketing rebates retroactively At that point in the process, board to “breach their fiduciary help.” Supervisors, Beverly Hills Mayor for [fiscal year 2020] or hencefor- GLAZA would be subject to duty.” Jacobson wrote that the Already, the tactic seems to be Robert Wunderlich said a regional ward.” “financial and reputational risk” if effort was an “apparent” attempt working. At a COVID-19 vaccina- mandate should be enacted. After GLAZA paid the “disput- the organization continued to plan to “elbow GLAZA out of its lead- tion drive held by Melrose Action “Small cities can be limited in ed amount” in June, officials the event, Jacobson wrote. The ership role.” Neighborhood Watch and the Mid their ability to create a significant learned that the city would require letter states that its cancellation On Aug. 24, Jacobson did not City West Community Council on impact beyond their borders,” he a special legal agreement for the would lead to a revenue loss of elaborate much further. He said Aug. 24, approximately 300 resi- said. “In addition, variations in pol- 2021-22 iteration of the event – $1.8 million to the zoo, as well as the organization has had a 58-year dents received a dose of the vac- icy among cities can create confu- another first for Zoo Lights, the a loss of jobs and, “most unfortu- relationship with the zoo, and that cine. sion, so a regional solution is need- letter states. Jacobson wrote that nately, a loss of this beloved holi- both entities work diligently to “We’ve been very considerate ed.” Verret gave GLAZA the draft day tradition” for the L.A. com- provide great experiences for throughout this whole thing by The County Board of agreement on Aug. 6 but refused munity. patrons of the zoo. staying at home and always wear- Supervisors will meet Aug. 31 to to incorporate some of the alter- “Attempts by the city and the “I think the letter speaks for ing our masks,” Beverly Hills resi- discuss options, and the Beverly ations GLAZA officials proposed. zoo director to exert oversight of itself,” Jacobson said. dent Corinne Davies who was Hills City Council has indicated He wrote that the agreement the Zoo Lights program, its opera- While the letter seems to indi- receiving the vaccine said. “We that it will consider the county’s was “highly restrictive” and tion and budget were not only cate that the relationship between were waiting until we felt more policies during its next meeting on required Verret’s approval for inappropriate but also completely GLAZA and the zoo has soured, comfortable, and, if I’m honest, a Sept. 14. staffing, production schedules, out of character from past city both continue to work together on private events and any funding involvement in Zoo Lights,” programs and projects that will be reallocations related to Zoo Lights Jacobson wrote. “Contrary to implemented as long as the pan- 2021-22, which were “unprece- statements made by the city, demic’s impacts continue to wane, Legislators applaud Medi-Cal funding dented.” GLAZA bears no responsibility he said. Assemblyman Miguel Santiago “With the Delta variant of “We indicated that we would for any taxpayer funds. The “We are doing that – planning (D-Los Angeles) and Sen. Maria COVID-19 sweeping through not accept the city’s changes, but money consumers spend to attend events for the fall – as we speak,” Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), in California, it is more important than in a good faith effort to reach an GLAZA-produced events … is no Jacobson added. partnership with QueensCare ever that we continue in our fight to agreement, GLAZA extended our different from money consumers Representatives of the Los Health Centers, on Aug. 13 hosted a expand health care access to all original deadline for receipt of an choose to spend at museums, Angeles Zoo did not respond to a press conference to celebrate Californians, regardless of immi- acceptable agreement from Aug. 6 restaurants or movie theaters.” request for comment by deadline. California’s historic investment in gration status,” Durazo said. “We to end of day on Aug. 9,” the letter The letter states that the city’s The zoo is located in Council expanding Medi-Cal to low-income are proud and excited of the inclu- states. “The city attorney respond- demand to allow Verret, who has District 4. Representatives of undocumented immigrants 50 and sion of all Californians 50 and older ed on August 10 that they were “little to no experience” managing Councilwoman Nithya Raman did older. in this year’s budget, but it’s equal- unwilling to make any additional events like Zoo Lights, would not respond to a request for com- “If there’s one thing COVID-19 ly important that we get the word changes to the agreement – a true force GLAZA to abandon its ment. has taught us, it’s the importance of out about the program so that our having access to basic health care,” most vulnerable communities know Santiago said. “COVID-19 hit low- how and when they will be able to U.S. Rep. Gomez helps author Choose Medicare Act income, people of color the hardest, enroll in Medi-Cal next year. This U.S. Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D- eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. Americans, there are still far too particularly undocumented immi- is a matter of our collective public Calif.) is among a group of legisla- Medicare Part E would be self-sus- many people who have fell through grants, due to their lack of access to health — our health care system tors who on Aug. 13 introduced the taining, fully paid for by premiums, the cracks, particularly those in com- health care services. By expanding will only be truly effective for all Choose Medicare Act, legislation and offered on all state and federal munities of color and underserved Medi-Cal to our undocumented Californians once all Californians that would give individuals and exchanges, giving people the ability regions of our country," Gomez said. elders, California will be helping to have access to health care.” businesses the choice to enroll in to use the existing Affordable Care "The Choose Medicare Act will help prevent more families from paying Eloisa Perard, president and Medicare. Act subsidies to help pay for it. ensure healthy outcomes for all up to thousands of dollars in out of CEO of QueensCare Health Earlier this year, U.S. Sens. Chris Additionally, employers could Americans by creating new path- pocket costs for basic health needs. Centers, said the expansion was Murphy (D-Conn.) and Jeff choose to select Medicare Part E ways to access our nation's most I am proud to have been a part of unprecedented. Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the rather than private insurance to pro- popular and efficient health insur- this historic fight to expand health “This legislation is a step in the Choose Medicare Act (S. 1180) in vide affordable and reliable health ance system.” care to our undocumented neigh- right direction for equitable, pre- the U.S. Senate. care to their employees. According to the legislators, key bors.” vention-focused health care for The Choose Medicare Acts cre- "While the Affordable Care Act features of the act are comprehen- In 2019, California became the over 235,000 qualifying ates a new Medicare program – has made great strides in securing sive coverage, improved affordabili- first state in the country to provide Californians,” she said. Medicare Part E – that is available to affordable, comprehensive and qual- ty and increased access, competition health care coverage to undocu- “QueensCare Health Centers will every individual who is not already ity health care for millions of and choice. mented immigrants up to age 26. continue to advance the After May 2022, California will #Health4All goal and fight to pro- expand Medi-Cal services to vide quality health care to all, approximately 235,000 undocu- regardless of ability to pay, health Sun to set on Sunday Sessions at Grand Park downtown mented immigrants aged 50 and coverage and immigration status. Grand Park's Sunday Sessions, final Sunday Sessions will honor permitted in the park. older, who will now have access to We rejoice in gratitude for our civic which showcases Los Angeles’ the sounds that served as a precur- Grand Park is also partnering preventive services, long-term care leaders who advocate for healthier finest house music curators, will sor to house and dance music with with the Los Angeles County and in-home supportive services. communities.” present its final event on from 3 to a day dedicated to northern soul, Department of Public Health to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29. funk and disco. host a free, mobile vaccination The free outdoor summer dance Guests must wear face cover- clinic during the event. Walk-ups APLA Health expands dental services party features a line-up of DJs that ings when entering performance, are encouraged, but guests can APLA Health has added four new Angeles County and includes six celebrates the contribution of L.A. dancing and other communal areas pre-schedule a vaccine appoint- treatment rooms, an endodontic Federally Qualified Health Center artists to the American-originated, during outdoor events in Grand ment. microscope (essential to root canal locations, with the seventh nearing globally-embraced art form of Park; these areas will delineate Grand Park's Sunday Sessions therapy) and a cone beam completion at Charles Drew house music. where crowds could form on the will be held on the park's CT/panoramic X-ray machine University and the eighth coming Deejay Clifton, Liz O., Riley dance floor and concert spaces. Performance Lawn, just north of (needed for both advanced oral soon in the Baldwin Hills neighbor- More and Loopdropkid will spin The free event is open to all Hill Street. Grand Park is located surgery and endodontics) to its hood. an all-vinyl set for the ultimate ages. Guests can picnic or pur- at 200 N. Grand Ave. location in downtown Los Angeles. For information, visit apla- summer party soundtrack. Hosted chase food from food trucks. For information, visit grand- APLA Health is based in Los health.org/services/dental-care. by KG Superstar, the summer's However, no outside alcohol is parkla.org. 22 August 26, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Schools work to thwart spread of COVID-19 From page 1 Crash adds to evening traffic our students at the center of our solutions.” He said that is why he pushed for the district’s quarantine protocols to “follow science” and align with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidance. “I’m glad to see this districtwide update that differentiates proce- dures for vaccinated versus unvac- cinated members of our school communities to maximize continu- ity of learning for our students and families while maintaining the highest public health standards set by L.A. County, California, the CDC and our medical partners,” photo by Aaron Blevins Melvoin said. An early evening crash on Wilshire Boulevard near La Cienega High schools have been the site Boulevard on Tuesday nearly sent a vehicle into the Saban Theatre. of most COVID-19 cases in One of the vehicles stopped about one foot from the outdoor dining schools locally. Hollywood High School has nine cases, Fairfax High area at By The Way Burger, although it appeared that no patrons were School has seven and Los Angeles photo by Aaron Blevins seated outside at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported. High School has two. The Beverly Los Angeles Unified School District board member Nick Melvoin speaks Hills Unified School District had on the first day of school last week. 12 active cases as of Wednesday, and nine were at Beverly Hills High cases. close contact. Are you ready for some football? School. If a student tests positive for LAUSD officials require masks The 2021 pro football season in ing the biggest sport’s party for LA However, it appears that John COVID-19 at LAUSD schools, a and daily health checks for all stu- Los Angeles is expected to be like football fans, whether they have Burroughs Middle School had the member of the district’s community dents, staff and visitors on school none other, especially since SoFi tickets or not, to spend an afternoon most cases of any school in the engagement team contacts the fam- campuses. Weekly COVID-19 test- Stadium, the home of the Los of football at Hollywood Park.” Beverly Press coverage area. Even ily and asks that the student be iso- ing for students and staff is ongoing, Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles The fan experience will be held though its community case rate is lated for 10 days. If a student has and vaccinations are encouraged for Chargers, is the official site for on the fourth level of the Hollywood 27.86, Burroughs has reported 18 been in close contact to a student students over the age of 12. Super Bowl 56 in 2022. Park Casino, 3883 W. Century positive cases since the school year who has tested positive, the team For information, visit CampNova, All In One Blvd., Inglewood, where parking began. will reach out and discuss possibly achieve.lausd.net/healthandsafety. Entertainment and Fan Fest Vegas, lots are managed by SoFi Stadium According to the district report quarantining. Students who are vac- COVID-19-related questions can be in early celebration of Super Bowl and Hollywood Park. card, no LAUSD schools have cinated and asymptomatic do not addressed by calling (213)443- 56, have announced season-long The event’s host will be Los closed as a result of COVID-19 have to quarantine if they’ve had 1300. celebrations with a star-studded, in- Angeles’ Cece The Mamacita from person ultimate fan experience dur- 93.5 FM KDAY. It will include live ing the LA Chargers and Rams watch parties, secret celebrity guest home games starting Aug. 22 at 1 DJs, a raging dance floor, tons of Meister takes the reins in West Hollywood p.m., and every home game of the raffles and free giveaways paired From page 1 season for either team after. with deliciously crafted food and “Football season brings everyone beverages. Organizers will votes still carry the same weight.” leagues throughout her extended hopes to continue working on together,” CampNova co-founder announce additional musical perfor- Both Meister and Shyne will term. issues she said are important to con- Emery Morrison said. “Through this mances and feature appearances at a serve an extended 16-month term “It’s important to listen to your stituents, such as housing and com- fan experience … we have a unique later date. after the City Council in March colleagues and be willing to consid- mercial affordability, reducing opportunity to celebrate the Super For information, visit campno- voted to sync mayoral terms with er compromise when it’s for the homelessness, enhancing the city’s Bowl coming to our city while host- vaonline.com. the city’s new election calendar. good of the city,” she said. “While urban forest and adding infrastruc- Outgoing Mayor Lindsey it is expected that council members ture throughout the city, including Horvath served the first 16-month will have different perspectives on protected bike lanes to encourage term and Meister will serve the sec- various issues, it is also expected the use of bikes and scooters off Masks required at ‘mega events’ ond before returning to one-year that council members will work sidewalks. The Los Angeles County Health the ages of 65 and 79, 10 people terms starting in January 2023. together in the city’s best interest. She recognizes the role doesn’t Officer Order has been modified to who died were between the ages of Horvath nominated Meister and That may take some team build- come without challenges, and a key require universal masking at out- 50 and 64, seven people who died Shyne, marking the first time in ing.” area she wants to focus on is eco- door “mega events” regardless of were between the ages of 30 and 49 West Hollywood history that a Meister, originally from nomic recovery coming out of the COVID-19 vaccination status. and one person who died was woman has nominated two women Brooklyn, has been a West pandemic. Outdoor mega events are outdoor between the ages of 18 and 29. One for mayoral succession. Hollywood resident for more than “We need to support businesses events with crowds greater than death was reported by the city of “Congratulations to you both,” 30 years and has been involved without throwing out the baby 10,000 attendees and include music Long Beach. Horvath said after the council vote. with civic affairs for nearly 20 (zoning codes) with the bathwater,” or food festivals, car shows, large Public Health inspectors contin- “I’m very excited to be handing off years. She was a neighborhood Meister said. “We’ve passed a endurance events, marathons, ue to visit businesses across the this baton that is long overdue.” watch captain, an attendee of the number of small business initiatives parades, sporting events and con- county every day to ensure compli- At the end of Meister’s term, she West Hollywood Sheriff’s and we are looking to complete an certs. ance with health officer order safety and Horvath will be tied for the Community Academy and led the economic development study to Masks are required to be worn by protocols and masking guidelines longest terms served by a mayor in West Hollywood West Residents determine what ‘gaps’ – that is, everyone at all times except when along with providing technical West Hollywood’s history. Association, the largest neighbor- gaps in business goods or services – actively eating or drinking at such assistance. At least two mayors have served hood association in the city. need to be filled. We need to make events. Between Aug. 7 and 13, Public longer than one year: Councilman In 2015, she was elected to the sure that future development is As the highly infectious Delta Health inspectors visited a total of John D’Amico, who was mayor for City Council and was reelected for smart – that new projects don’t can- variant continues to spread, wear- 1,614 businesses, including restau- 14 months after John Duran a second term in 2019. Meister said nibalize existing businesses.” ing masks regardless of vaccination rants, bars, breweries, hotels, gyms, stepped down due to health con- her prior experience as mayor pre- Shyne, who is Iranian American, status indoors and in crowded set- retail stores, shopping malls, per- cerns and backlash from sexual pared her for the role. was elected in November 2020, tings, including at outdoor mega sonal care businesses and food and harassment allegations; and John “The biggest difference will be making her the first woman of events, reduces the risk of being garment manufacturers. The most Heilman, who served a 14-month running meetings on Zoom,” color elected to the West infected with and transmitting common violation is face masks not mayoral term from 1985-1986 after Meister said. “Although Mayor Hollywood City Council. Before COVID-19. Emerging data affirms provided by employers and his successor delayed the start of Horvath made it look effortless, I’m her election, Shyne served on the that fully vaccinated people are employees not wearing a face his term. sure it was challenging. I hope to be city’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory well protected from severe infec- mask. Meister said that although the back in council chambers sooner Board, the Business License tions with Delta variants. Although role of mayor carries additional rather than later – when it’s safe to Commission and the Los Angeles fully vaccinated people are less Answers From Page 23 responsibilities, she’s looking for- do so.” County Assessor’s Advisory likely to become infected than ward to working with her col- In her 16-month term, Meister Council. unvaccinated people are, they can become infected and transmit infec- tion to others. long overdue investments to imme- The Los Angeles County Garcetti pushes for investment act diately improve the quality of life for Department of Public Health on Mayor Eric Garcetti on Aug. 12 reconciliation resolution package. millions of Americans." Tuesday confirmed 30 new deaths was joined by mayors from across "Mayors see firsthand the strug- The bipartisan infrastructure bill and 2,907 new cases of COVID-19. the country in praising the United gles of the people they serve and and accompanying budget reconcili- Case numbers may be lower due to States Senate for its recent passage know the profound impact these dol- ation measure will deliver the gener- reporting issues. Of the 30 new of the bipartisan Infrastructure lars will have on their daily lives," ational investments that America's deaths reported today, six people Investment and Jobs Act and calling Garcetti said. "If passed, this recon- cities need to continue their econom- who died were over the age of 80, on Congress to finish the job by ciliation package will fuel the recov- ic recovery from the COVID-19 five people who died were between adopting a robust $3.5 billion budget ery of our cities and make possible pandemic, Garcetti said. 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