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Volume 30 No. 2 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities January 9, 2020 Candidates on the starting Marking one year without Timothy Dean block in City Council race n Speakers at WeHo vigil call for justice in n Beverly Hills campaigns kicked off on Jan. 5 and 6 Ed Buck case BY CAMERON KISZLA from UCLA’s Anderson School of BY CAMERON KISZLA Management and has owned and The beginning of this week managed GTL/KG Properties for On Jan. 7, 2019, Timothy Dean marked the start of election season nearly 40 years, thinks she brings a died in the West Hollywood apart- in Beverly Hills, as four of the five different perspective to Beverly ment of prominent political donor candidates for the two City Council Hills’ first City Council elections Ed Buck. One year later, West seats up for election on March 3 since 2011. Hollywood residents, activists and held events to rally support and “After nine years, it’s time we friends of Dean gathered at West educate voters on their platforms. change the dynamic. I’m the only Hollywood Park to remember him On Sunday, Jan. 5, one chal- viable candidate that’s doing so. and continue their call for justice. lenger, Planning Commissioner I’m really thrilled to be able to be in Buck was arrested last year and Lori Greene Gordon, and the this position where I can make faces a maximum sentence of life incumbents, Councilwoman Lili some positive change,” Gordon without parole if convicted of fed- photo by Cameron Kiszla Bosse and Councilman Julian Gold, said. eral drug charges. Buck has plead- Mark Chambers remembered his friend Timothy Dean during a Jan. 7 gathered supporters and spoke To win the election, Gordon said ed not guilty. vigil marking the one-year anniversary of Dean’s death. about their goals and qualifications. she’ll have to stay active in order to “Even though today is very bit- Gordon said she was pleased that raise awareness of her campaign tersweet, I am so happy Ed Buck members and friends of Dean and was, and I made it my mission to approximately 300 people attended and compete against the incum- is in jail. If we didn’t do anything Gemmel Moore, who also died in let everybody know who Tim was her event at the Bedford Drive bents. else right in 2019, we got that part Buck’s apartment, spoke about the … This man was loved, and that’s home of supporters, where she took “I’m excited to have coffee and right,” said Jasmyne Cannick, an men as people, not just victims. all, that’s how I’m going to leave questions in addition to giving a things scheduled, forums. Not only activist and victim’s rights advo- Mark Chambers, who played it. Tim was loved,” Chambers speech. Gordon added that she was do I enjoy doing it, but it’s neces- cate who has pushed for justice in basketball internationally with said. happy to have in-person support sary to do it to spread my message. the Buck case. Dean, talked about the pain of los- Others who knew Dean talked from local leaders like Mayor John I’m not as well-known as the Approximately 30 people, ing his friend in “such a public about his love for fashion, his Mirisch and Beverly Hills Board of incumbents, and in this arena, it’s including West Hollywood City way.” friendliness and his willingness to Education Member Mel Spitz. important to double down and get Councilwoman Lauren Meister “Of course, there are media be a loyal friend who would tell Gordon, who earned a Master of and Mayor John D’Amico, were people out there who will go after Business Administration degree See Voters page 25 in attendance, and several family what Tim did and not who Tim See Alleged page 26 Party over for 28 Hollywood Hills homes Jan. 13 forum to host 4th n Airbnb cracks down on nuisance properties Council District candidates raise awareness about the upcom- BY CAMERON KISZLA n Incumbent Ryu opts ing March 3 Primary Election On Jan. 6, short-term lodging ser- out of event and the candidates’ positions. vice Airbnb removed 28 houses in “I don’t think a lot of people in the Hollywood Hills from its web- BY EDWIN FOLVEN our community realize there is a site after the Los Angeles Police City Council race in our area and Department reported them as The Mid City West how much it impacts their lives,” “chronic party houses.” Community Council is hoping Glucoft said. “The ultimate goal In a statement, Airbnb said some for a large turnout at a forum on is turnout. Our goal is to get peo- of the homes have been suspended Monday, Jan. 13 in the Greenway ple involved so they can make an until they produce documentation Court Theatre for candidates run- informed decision. These are the from the city showing that the prop- ning in the race for the Los elected officials who will make erty is in good standing, and others Angeles City Council’s 4th an impact on our community.” have been banned “based on the District, although incumbent The 4th District council race severity of the issues identified and Councilman David Ryu is not includes Ryu, writer and planning to participate. women’s advocate Sarah Kate shared by LAPD.” In addition, all photo by Jonathan Van Dyke The event will begin at 6 p.m. Levy, and homeless advocate and previously booked reservations at Party promoters use homes in the Hollywood Hills to set up de facto with a reception catered by nonprofit leader Nithya Raman. those 28 homes have been can- nightclubs, LAPD Capt. Steven Lurie said. celed. Canter’s Deli, followed by the Levy and Raman confirmed they “We are grateful to the LAPD for forum at 7 p.m. Independent free- would participate. Ryu’s cam- quality of life in neighborhoods like one neighbor called and said lance journalist Marissa Gluck paign spokesman Daniel Eyal their partnership in helping us iden- throughout the city.” ‘Johnny’s music was loud.’ These tify listings that do not reflect the will serve as moderator, and the said the councilman would not be Capt. Steven Lurie, of the houses were being rented as for- forum will include a dialogue able to participate because of his overwhelming majority of Los LAPD’s Hollywood Division, said profit party platforms. They were Angeles Airbnb hosts who share with the candidates and a Q&A schedule and full-time duties as the department began keeping a list being turned into a nightclub for the session with the audience. People councilman. their homes responsibly,” said John of nuisance houses after a 2018 law night,” Lurie said. Choi, public policy manager for with questions are asked to sub- “The councilman will not be proposed by Los Angeles City Lurie added that these “stand- mit them in advance by visiting attending the upcoming forum, Airbnb in Los Angeles, in the com- Councilman David Ryu, 4th out, habitual abusers,” were identi- pany’s statement. “Building trust in forms.gle/e2QMxTrTodZRBFRe but he is looking to attend other District, that assessed a series of fied through patterns of public A. forums in the district and is look- the communities our hosts call escalating fines for homes that host intoxication, loud music – some- home is our top priority, and we Mid City West Board Chair ing forward to having great con- large, loud parties that disturb times from professional stereo sys- Marisa Glucoft, co-chair of the versations with constituents,” look forward to continuing to work neighbors. with the LAPD to ensure we protect council’s CD4 Election Forum “To get on this list, this wasn’t See Ryu page 25 Committee, said the goal is to See Candidates page 26 2 January 9, 2020 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. The film tells the brand of guitar- story of Dr. Bernard W. Bail, a 96-year- based blues rock Chamber old Jewish World War II veteran who has led him to was shot down over Nazi Germany. global tours as a Join the Beverly Hills Chamber of Imprisoned in a German hospital, he solo artist. After Commerce for its January Networking fell in love with his nurse who intro- performing as a Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 10, from 8 to duced him to a spiritual love that sideman with John 9:30 a.m. at the Waldorf Astoria shaped his career as a psychoanalyst. A Mayall, the Beverly Hills. Chamber members and Q&A session with director and produc- Bluesbreakers and local professionals will mingle and er Jill Demby Guest will follow the Canned Heat, Trout produced his emo- offer information about business oppor- screening. 100 S. The Grove Dr. tional brand of guitar-heavy music, tunities. General admission is $45; $30 (323)651-3704, lamoth.org. writing and recording for 30 years. for chamber members. 9850 Wilshire Doors open at 7; show starts at 7:30 Blvd. (310)248-1000, beverly- p.m. Tickets are $25. 800 W. Olympic hillschamber.com. ‘The Life of Paul Blvd. grammymuseum.org.

Petersen Museum Robeson’ In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Fall prevention film screening Day, Stogie Kenyatta appears in his Learn about the dangers and prevention NAACP award-winning solo show of injuries from falls on Thursday, Jan. Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum “The World is My Home-The Life of 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Olympia and enjoy a screening of “A.I. Artificial Paul Robeson” on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 7 Medical Center. The event includes Intelligence” on Friday, Jan. 10, from 7 p.m. at the Santa Monica Playhouse. information about the scope of injuries to 10 p.m. The screening is being held The show tells the from falling, risk assessment, Los in conjunction with the Los Angeles story of African Angeles Fire Department data, solu- County Museum of Art. In the 2001 American artist tions and community awareness. LAFD film, a robotic boy named David (Haley and activist Paul personnel and representatives of the Joel Osment), the first programmed to Robeson, includ- First-In Fire Foundation will partici- love, is adopted as a test case by a photo by Cylla von Tiedemann. ing his close pate. 5900 W. Olympic Blvd. RSVP Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) Center Theatre Group presents a limited five-week engagement of “The friendship with requested by Jan. 14 by calling and his wife (Frances O’Connor). Last Ship,” running from Tuesday, Jan. 14, through Monday, Feb. 16, at Albert Einstein, (323)258-1589. Though he gradually becomes their the Ahmanson Theatre. Seventeen-time Grammy Award-winner Sting his affection for child, a series of unexpected circum- the Jewish people and his complex 44- stances make life impossible for David. will star as shipyard foreman Jackie White and will perform the role at year marriage. Kenyatta plays 12 char- Without final acceptance by humans or every performance. He is joined by Frances McNamee as Meg, Jackie ‘Femmes acters ages 5 to 65. The program machines, David embarks on a journey Morrison as Peggy White and Oliver Savile as Gideon Fletcher. Inspired includes music by Duke Ellington, John The Rules’ to discover where he truly belongs, by Sting’s 1991 album “The Soul Cages,” “The Last Ship” tells the story Coltrane, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, uncovering a world in which the line Enjoy an evening of comedy with of Gideon, a prodigal son returning home after 17 years at sea to find Louie Armstrong and Robeson. Tickets between robot and machine is vast and “Femmes The Rules” on Thursday, Jan. that the local shipyard his town was built around is closing and Meg, the are $30. 1211 Fourth St. (310)394-9779 profoundly thin. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Lyric Hyperion love he left behind, has moved on. Tensions flare and picket lines are ext. 1, santamonicaplayhouse.com. (323)964-6331, petersen.org. Theater and Café. “Femmes The Rules”

drawn as White rallies the workers to take over the shipyard and build is a standup comedy show in which men one last ship. Tickets start at $35. 135 N. Grand Ave. (213)972-4400, WeHo Green get interrupted, all in good fun. Male ‘Junk in the Trunk’ thelastshipmusical.com. comedians are paired with female (or non-binary) comedians. During the male rummage sale Building Program comedian’s set, the female comedian program also includes Brahms’ Clarinet ing the past year, finances and future Join West Hollywood city staff for a he’s paired with can interrupt him with West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Quintet, Op. 115 featuring Clark, prin- directives. Los Angeles City presentation on the recent changes and commentary, riffs and arbitrary strikes. Division will host its “Junk in the cipal clarinet with the Los Angeles Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, latest updates on the West Hollywood Once the man’s set is complete, the Trunk” rummage sale on Saturday, Jan. Opera Orchestra. Tickets are $35. 100 will be the guest speaker. 475 S. Curson Green Building Program on Tuesday, woman performs her set, with her male 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the north N. Hill Ave., Pasadena. pittancecham- Ave. For information, email Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in the City Hall counterpart remaining silent. The fea- parking lot at Plummer Park. bermusic.org. [email protected] Community Conference Room. The tured pairs in January are Valerie Tosi Participants may sell items from the public will have another opportunity to and Jeff May, Fizaa Dosani and Neeraj trunks of their vehicles or in space learn about the program on Tuesday, Srinivasan, and Heather Thomson and remaining in designated areas. Anyone PLBRA annual Le Salon Jan. 28, at Plummer Park. 8300 Santa Paul Danke. Admission is $5. 2106 who has yard sale items to sell is invited Monica Blvd. weho.org/greenbuilding. Hyperion Ave. bit.ly/2QU8TeP. to register to participate in the event; no meeting de Musiques vendor goods will be permitted. The Park La Brea Residents Le Salon de Musiques presents a per- Participants may start setting up at 8 Association is holding its annual meet- formance of its Masters Rediscovered Richard Valitutto a.m. Cars will not be allowed to enter ‘Sunday Dinner’ ing on Sunday, Jan. 12, at noon in the chamber music series on Sunday, Jan. the lot after 9 a.m. Sale spaces, which Grammy-nominated piano soloist, Theatre 40 presents the new play Park La Brea Activity Center Theater. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler cover two standard parking spots, are chamber musician vocal accompanist “Sunday Dinner” running from The residents association will elect a Pavilion, Fifth Floor. The concert will available for $15 and must be reserved and composer Richard Valitutto will Thursday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, new board of directors and receive feature works by Tchaikovsky, in advance. Admission is free for shop- perform on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. Feb. 16, in the Reuben Cordova Theatre information on accomplishments dur- Arensky and Rachmaninoff. pers. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in the Colburn School’s Zipper Hall. on the campus of Beverly Hills High Musicologist Kristi Brown-Montesano (323)848-6546, weho.org. Works by Walker, Lachenmann, School. The cast includes John Combs, will introduce the program and guests Lazkano, Saunders, Smith and Poulenc Dennis Hadley, Kevin Linehan, will also enjoy French Champagne and will be performed. The program is pre- Meghan Lloyd, Michele Schultz, Cinema Kabuki a high tea buffet catered by Patina. sented by PianoSpheres. Tickets are Sharron Shayne and James Tabeek. The Tickets are $95; $45 for students. 135 $40. 200 S. Grand Ave. play follows a young priest who returns The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles is Founded 1946 N. Grand Ave. (310)498-0257, lesalon- pianospheres.org. to his parents’ home for Sunday dinner holding an afternoon dedicated to demusiques.com. and struggles with sin, secrecy and Cinema Kabuki on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. shame that could upend the family. the Aratani Theatre, downtown. Kabuki SUITE 330 Walter Trout Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday theater, which dates to the 1600s, has P.O. BOX 36036 Holocaust film through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday; and remained steeped in tradition while LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 The Grammy Museum will welcome a 7 p.m. showtime on Jan. 17. Tickets constantly innovating. Live productions (323)933-5518 The Los Angeles Museum of the legendary bluesman Walter Trout for a are $35. 241 S. Moreno Drive. with current Kabuki stars are filmed BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: Holocaust will host a screening of the discussion and performance on (310)364-0535, theatre40.org. and shown with modern technology. 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B film “And Now, Love” on Sunday, Jan. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Trout’s special The event includes screenings of BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 “Triple Lion Dance” at 2 p.m., and WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM

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“Shepherd on the Rock” and Aribert Reimann’s “Eight Lieder” by The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail Mendelssohn, set to poetry by Heinrich subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- Heine for soprano and string quartet. pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal Each song is connected by instrumental advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. interludes written by Reimann. The Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 January 9, 2020 Mural to be unveiled at Purple Line Station n Artist will attend event Tomokazu Matsuyama, who will Council with the idea. One of the attend the ceremony. The mural, committee’s focuses for 2019 was Sunday in Beverly Hills commissioned by the city for “next-gen arts.” $125,000, was painted on the north “We want diverse forms of art in BY MORGAN KEITH side of a temporary sound wall the city and we can do it on a really installed by Metro as part of con- grand scale,” said Derrick Ontiveros, The city of Beverly Hills is hold- struction for the Purple Line vice chair of the committee. ing a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 Extension’s Wilshire/Rodeo “Next-gen art” creates a space for p.m. on Jan. 12 to celebrate the Subway Station. people to congregate and functions unveiling of a new mural in the 100 Members of Next Beverly Hills, as a conversation piece, according block of North Canon Drive. a committee whose goal is to make to Ontiveros. Installed in November, the 80- the city more attractive to people In a joint effort with the City foot-long, 20-foot-high mural was between the ages of 25 and 45, Council and the Fine Arts designed by Brooklyn-based artist approached the Beverly Hills City Commission, Next Beverly Hills reached out to stakeholders along North Canon Drive to collaborate on selecting an artist and finalizing photo courtesy of Derrick Ontiveros Beverly Hills wins lawsuit the mural’s design. Businesses near- Artist Tomokazu Matsuyama incorporated birds into the mural design, by include Spago, Mastro’s, which he said are a symbol of eternity in many cultures and a metaphor Douglas Emmett, Montage, AKA for happiness. from traffic control officer and Coldwell Banker. The council selected the colorful, n Plaintiff claimed she was discriminated against abstract design “Thousand full unless viewers moved further they want a moment of it.” Regards/Shape of Color” from two away and that the selected work The sound wall will remain for a because of age and sexual orientation options presented at its Sept. 10 would be better for close-up photos minimum of two years, according and would not impede traffic. to the article of memorandum BY EDWIN FOLVEN July in favor of four former study session. employees who claimed workplace During public comment, Kathy “If I’ve learned anything in the approved by the City Council for A Los Angeles County Superior retaliation and harassment by Davoudi-Gohari, the former presi- last three years, people want to take the construction of the Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit dent of the Rodeo Drive pictures,” Davoudi-Gohari said. Wilshire/Rodeo Station. filed by Beverly Hills Police See City page 26 Committee, thought the alternative “People, when they see color, when Maintenance cost is estimated at Department employee Lisa Weller, concept could not be captured in they see an interesting piece of art, $1,000 per year. who claimed that she was discrimi- nated against because of her age and sexual orientation and demoted from traffic control supervisor to traffic control officer. The ruling by Judge Lia Martin was made in late December in favor of the city of Beverly Hills because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate sufficient evidence. In the civil law- suit, Weller claimed that she was denied pay and benefits for the supervisor position and was demot- ed to traffic control officer. Weller is still employed by the city as a traffic control officer, and it is unclear how long she has worked for the city or served as a traffic control supervisor. The judge ruled that the city demonstrated evidence that contra- dicted the plaintiff’s claims. “There is no evidence that plain- tiff was replaced in the position of traffic control supervisor by a sig- nificantly younger person,” the rul- ing read. “The undisputed evidence shows that [the] city of Beverly Hills restructured its traffic and parking departments, and then placed sworn peace officers as supervisors of traffic control offi- cers. The position of traffic control supervisor no longer exists.” Furthermore, the judge ruled that the plaintiff did not provide evi- dence that the change in her employment status was made because of her sexual orientation. “[The] plaintiff did not meet her burden to show that there was such a denial, let alone, that any such denial was due to plaintiff’s age or sexual orientation,” the ruling read. The decision was welcomed by Beverly Hills city officials. “We are pleased with the ruling by Judge Martin,” Beverly Hills City Attorney Laurence S. Wiener said. “The city of Beverly Hills believed the case was without merit and remains committed to a respectful work environment free from harassment, retaliation and discrimination.” Weller’s lawsuit was among sev- eral that have been filed against the city by current and former mem- bers of the Beverly Hills Police Department claiming discrimina- tion, retaliation and harassment. Last August, the city reached set- tlements totaling $975,000 in law- suits filed by three police depart- ment employees. The settlements followed a different jury verdict in 4 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Detectives seek leads in WeHo vandalism Car crashes into Pump n Investigators hope we get to the bottom of it.” In recent weeks, authorities have security video will investigated multiple anti-Semitic restaurant in WeHo lead to perpetrator crimes throughout the United States, including separate incidents of van- By edwin folven dalism in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. On Dec. 14, a male suspect Detectives from the West broke into the Nessah Synagogue in Hollywood Sheriff’s Station are Beverly Hills, damaged religious investigating separate incidents of relics and vandalized the interior, vandalism that occurred on Dec. 29 police said. A suspect, Anton and Dec. 31 at businesses on Santa Nathaniel Redding, 24, was arrested Monica Boulevard. photo courtesy of the LASD four days later after fleeing to The first incident occurred at the A security camera captured an Hawaii and was returned to Los Bayou WeHo at 8939 Santa Monica image of a suspect who allegedly Angeles to face vandalism, burglary Blvd. on Dec. 29, followed by a scrawled graffiti on the front of a and hate crime charges. second incident at the Block Party business in West Hollywood. On Dec. 19, a male suspect was store at 8853 Santa Monica Blvd. arrested by Los Angeles Police on Dec. 31. Authorities released a Department detectives for allegedly security camera video of a male what appeared to be a Star of David scrawling graffiti on numerous cars suspect who allegedly scrawled symbol. Mohr did not have any fur- in the Pico-Robertson and graffiti on the front of the Block ther information about the vandal- Beverlywood neighborhoods and on Party and are asking anyone with ism on Dec. 29. Jewish schools on Mulholland information to contact detectives. Mohr said on Jan. 2 that the van- Drive. Those crimes allegedly Both incidents are under investiga- dalisms had not been classified as occurred on Dec. 14-15. The sus- tion, said Deputy Todd Mohr, with hate crimes, although detectives will pect, Israel Herrera Perez, 44, faces the West Hollywood Sheriff’s make that determination later. vandalism and hate crime charges. Station. “That’s part of the investigation,” West Hollywood authorities are The graffiti at Block Party Mohr said. “There is heightened also investigating whether the graf- occurred between 2 and 8 a.m. on awareness with what’s been going fiti scrawled on the cars and schools Dec. 31 and allegedly included on lately, and we want to make sure in Los Angeles is linked to a series of similar incidents that occurred overnight between Dec. 14-15. In photo courtesy of Lisa Vanderpump’s Twitter account that case, graffiti was spray-painted The driver of a Ferrari crashed into the façade of the Pump restau- on 10 cars parked on Norwich and rant at Santa Monica and Robertson boulevards in West Hollywood on BHPD Chief Spagnoli comments Westbourne drives and Rosewood Jan. 5, damaging a portion of the front patio area. The collision, which Avenue. Lt. Bill Moulder, with the occurred at approximately 1:55 p.m., damaged a glass patio and there West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, was no structural involvement, according to Los Angeles County Fire on protecting religious groups said detectives are still searching for Department spokesman Sean Ferguson. A female victim was trans- video and other evidence that may ported to a hospital with minor injuries, however, Ferguson had no On Dec. 31, Beverly Hills Police Federation-Los Angeles, to stay link the crimes. The car vandalisms information about the victim’s condition. Detectives from the West Chief Sandra Spagnoli issued a connected and respond appropriate- in West Hollywood have not been Hollywood Sheriff’s Station are investigating and there was no further statement on the Beverly Hills ly when there is a threat. We are classified as hate crimes. information, including the cause of the collision. Police Department’s response to a committed to continue to work The suspect in the vandalisms at Pump restaurant, located at 8948 Santa Monica Blvd., is owned by series of recent attacks at religious closely with our faith-based institu- the Bayou WeHo and Block Party is celebrity restaurateur and television personality Lisa Vanderpump and sites in Beverly Hills and across the tions on crime prevention, security a white man who was carrying a bag her husband, Ken Todd. On Jan. 5, Vanderpump posted photographs United States. assessments and safety. and wearing a backpack. Anyone on social media of the vehicle after it collided with the exterior of the “Since last week’s troubling inci- “As demonstrated in our compre- with information is urged to call restaurant, stating Pump is “not a Drive-Thru.” Work began immedi- dents that occurred in New York at a hensive police response to the detectives with the West Hollywood ately to cordon off the damaged area, and the restaurant reopened later rabbi’s home, the Texas shooting at Nessah Synagogue hate crime, we Sheriff’s Station at (310)855-8850. the same day. a church and the recent horrific van- stand with our community in solidar- dalism at the Beverly Hills Nessah ity, to protect and serve, and commit Synagogue, I wanted to let you to keeping Beverly Hills a safe place know we stand with our city leader- to live, work and worship. As your ship to state that your safety and police chief, I am so proud of the security remain our highest priori- police department’s collective ty,” Spagnoli said. “The Beverly response, tenacity and relentless Hills Police Department has direct- efforts to bring this suspect to justice. ed significant resources to enhanc- “We strongly encourage the ing security at all of our religious reporting of any suspicious activity institutions and schools. This directly to 911 [or to] our non-emer- includes conducting high visibility gency line at (310)550-4951, or text patrols, security checks and foot TIP BEVHILLSPD and your anony- patrols. We also offer security mous message to 888-777. Please assessments and safety training to contact Sgt. Matt Stout for questions mitigate threats and provide situa- related to a security assessment or tional awareness as part of our crime training at (310)285-2192. prevention efforts. “Together we are stronger and “In addition, the Beverly Hills will continue to keep Beverly Hills Police Department Intelligence Unit safe,” Spagnoli said. has remained in close contact with For information, visit beverly- our federal and community partners, hills.org/departments/policedepart- including the ADL and Jewish ment. Former Beverly Hills resident faces federal immigration charges A Belizean national who currently United States on Sept. 1, 2016, and is serving a nine-year sentence in a Nov. 16, 2017. He was found by California prison for a domestic vio- authorities in Los Angeles County lence-related conviction was on April 9, 2019. charged on Jan. 7 with one felony Garnett’s criminal history count of illegal re-entry into the includes convictions for burglary United States following deportation. and domestic battery. Currently, Akeem Garnett, 37, also known as Garnett is incarcerated after being Akeen Dean Garnett and Emerson convicted last July of corporal injury Edmund Hewitt, was named in a on a spouse, with an enhancement one-count federal grand jury indict- for personally causing great bodily ment that alleges he illegally re- injury. He is expected to be brought entered the United States. Garnett’s to federal court in Los Angeles to most recent residence was in face the federal illegal re-entry Beverly Hills. charge in the coming months. According to the indictment, Garnett faces a additional 10 years in Garnett was deported from the federal prison if convicted. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 9, 2020

tics like undercover units and heli- “It is among the top crime fight- copter surveillance to combat the ing priorities for Hollywood in Car burglary suspects from Bay Area problem. 2020,” Lurie said. “Violent crime Hopkins said during a single is way down but we are definitely week in mid-December, approxi- a property crime-related division. draw focus of local law enforcement mately 80 vehicles were burglar- We are working hard to identify ized in the Wilshire Division dur- these guys and address the situa- n Alleged thieves target return back the same day. For some him in the Bay Area, and our folks ing a period when the weekly aver- tion.” cities, it can be quite a task [to went up and got him,” said Lt. Bill age is around 30 burglaries. The Law enforcement authorities tourists’ vehicles, then locate the suspects] because of the Moulder, with the West vehicles were parked along major from all three cities said partner- return home distance. Since they are so far away, Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. “Just retail corridors like Beverly ships are key to addressing the they don’t think a jurisdiction in because they live out of town does- Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, crimes, and investigators have been BY EDWIN FOLVEN Southern California will follow up n’t mean we won’t go up and get and in shopping mall parking lots. working more closely when trends given it’s a non-violent property them.” He credited locations like The emerge and burglary sprees are Law enforcement agencies in crime,” Dowling said. “What Moulder estimates that thieves Grove and Beverly Center, which identified. They also all added that Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and makes us unique is the technology from outside the area are responsi- use the latest technology including motorists bear responsibility for Los Angeles are spreading the word we deploy. We want people to know ble for a significant number of auto cameras to monitor parking lots protecting their vehicles and prop- about thieves from the Bay Area that we will go after folks in burglaries in the city, where 593 car and can be pivotal in obtaining erty. Valuables should never be left who are coming to the local area to Oakland or wherever they are. We break-ins were reported last year. license plate numbers from sus- in plain sight inside vehicles, and burglarize cars, many belonging to do everything we can to establish a He added that cameras and technol- pects’ vehicles. Still, it can be hard doors and windows should always tourists and others who may be reputation that if you do the crime, ogy play a role in finding suspects, to find suspects once they leave the be locked. unaware of the problem or the need we will go after you.” which is priority for sheriff’s area. “We really need the public’s help to take steps to protect vehicles and The same goes for personnel department officials. “I started seeing this around three on this,” Hopkins added. “Be mind- valuables. from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Hopkins, of the LAPD’s Wilshire years ago … but know it seems like ful. Whether you are a tourist or you Det. Brent Hopkins, with the Los Station, where investigators last fall Division, said detectives there also a steady stream,” Hopkins said. live here, don’t leave anything out. Angeles Police Department’s made a one-day turnaround trip to surmise many auto burglaries can “[They target] places where they We used to say valuables, but now Wilshire Division, said auto bur- the Bay Area to arrest an alleged be attributed to thieves from other know there is a lot of retail and we say anything, because we see glaries are a continual issue because auto burglar. That suspect was parts of the state. The only way to there might be property left in this all the time. They are very thieves know the local area attracts detained by authorities in San know if it is a trend is once the sus- cars.” brazen and nobody is immune to a large number of visitors, and there Francisco after his vehicle’s license pects are arrested, Hopkins said. He Capt. Steven Lurie, commanding this. Protect yourself. And if you are a lot of parked cars. Authorities plate was flagged as being from a added that the auto burglaries are officer for the LAPD’s Hollywood see a group huddled around cars in have also been aware for years that car involved in West Hollywood being committed by different Division, said property crimes a parking lot, call the police. If you criminals travel from the Bay Area auto burglaries. crews, and police are deploying including auto burglaries are also a see something suspicious, speak up and other locations to Los Angeles “We ID’d him and police found more resources and using other tac- major concern. about it.” to commit crimes because they believe long distances reduce the likelihood that police will be able to identify them. Now, with modern technology such as high-definition cameras and shared databases, police have more tools to go after thieves. Using tech- nology, and more efficient informa- tion sharing between police agen- cies, authorities said they have achieved recent successes in appre- hending auto burglars from other parts of the state.

“Be mindful. Whether you are a tourist or you live here, don’t leave anything out ... They are very brazen and nobody is immune to this. Protect yourself.”

-Det. Brent Hopkins, of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division

Lt. Scott Dowling, with the Beverly Hills Police Department, said the city uses a network of cam- eras throughout the city to identify the vehicles suspects use to commit crimes. Near the end of December, a group of suspects from Fremont, California, allegedly came to Beverly Hills and committed two auto burglaries, and later went to neighboring West Hollywood and allegedly committed 18 additional car break-ins. The license plate number from a vehicle allegedly used by the suspects was entered into a database and police in Goodyear, Arizona, later located the vehicle and took the suspects into custody. Dowling said the crimes remain under investigation and police from Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are in the process of preparing the case ahead of charges being filed. “They rent cars and will travel 400 miles to commit crimes and 6 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Hollywood on front lines of Methodist struggle n Denomination could the UMC and form their own split, and it won’t be official until denomination was announced earli- voted on at the church’s general split over gay marriage, er this month. The reason for the conference in May. However, LGBTQ clergy schism was LGBTQ rights – specif- Hollywood UMC has begun to take ically gay marriage and LGBTQ action. BY CAMERON KISZLA clergy, both of which are important On Sunday, Jan. 5, the church issues at the church in the heart of congregation took a stand for Different factions of the United Hollywood at 6817 Franklin Ave. LGBTQ rights and acceptance in Methodist Church are at odds over “I’m queer clergy, and our the Methodist church, hanging a LGBTQ clergy and same-sex mar- church membership is probably large “#ResistHarm” banner on the riage, and Hollywood United 50% LBGTQIA+ community,” front of the church, a nod to the Methodist Church is at a cross- said the Rev. Denyse Barnes, asso- founder of Methodism, John roads. ciate pastor of Hollywood UMC. Wesley, and his three simple rules: A proposed deal to allow more Barnes said it’s important to note “Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love conservative churches to split from that as of now, it’s still a potential with God.” Tim Baudler, head usher at Hollywood UMC, said in his view, those who would reject LGBTQ Notable quotes clergy and gay marriage in the United Methodist Church are doing photo by Cameron Kiszla harm and not acting according to Hollywood Methodist is located just north of the intersection of “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got til the teachings of God or Wesley. Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. it’s gone, “Jesus hung out with the They paved paradise and put up a parking lot…” oppressed, the judged. Why are welcoming. Barnes said she’s had “We’re not going to change just churches doing the opposite? … interactions with other Methodists because the people that don’t really Joni Mitchell Christians are supposed to take care who question her faith and call her understand the world want us to “Big Yellow Taxi,” 1970 of each other. That’s what we’re identity “incompatible with change. We are a very progressive Album, “Ladies of the Canyon” called to do as God’s children,” Christian teaching.” church, probably one of the most Baudler said. “There are still people here who progressive in the country, but we When he came out as gay in his are very traditional, conservative, are not afraid to stand up and fight hometown in Iowa, Baudler said he right-wing Christians who are part for equality of all God’s people,” he Federal data shows that new EPA rules leave up to 96% of waterways and was disowned by family, except for of the Methodist Church and don’t said. wetlands unprotected from pollution from coal mines, factory waste and pes- his mother. Eleven years ago, how- agree [with gay marriage and Barnes said that support for her ticide runoff and other sources. ever, he found a new home at LGBTQ clergy],” she said. and other members of the LGBTQ Hollywood Methodist, where the However, Barnes also noted that community makes her optimistic (Source: Los Angeles Times, Dec. 31, 2019, “Trump’s plan to strip clean water pro- church’s pastor, the Rev. Kathy she’s also received “huge amounts for the future. tections leave California and southwest fearing environmental and health risks”) Cooper Ledesma, told him “we’re of support, outpourings of love and “It makes me hopeful that the your family now.” adoration, and nowhere more so harm meted out by organized reli- “The only thing I can see positive than my own church.” gion against my identity is lessen- about this is that it’s encouraging to Baudler said Hollywood UMC ing. The children growing up in see the number of members and will push back against the anti- churches right now don’t have to congregation that are fighting this LGBTQ attitudes in other parts of worry about how the church will ruling and resisting this,” Baudler Methodism, and he hopes others react to them if they discover that added. see that in Hollywood, there’s a they’re not cisgender or heterosex- Not every Methodist church is as welcoming “beacon of light.” ual,” she said.

photo courtesy of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell helped create a new four-way pedestrian-activated signal at Vine and Romaine streets. O’Farrell highlights 13th District improvements On Jan. 1, Los Angeles City process of doubling its capacity Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, to 120 beds, and a winter shelter 13th District, published a year in with 30 beds for transitional age review for his district, which youth opened at the Salvation includes Hollywood, East Army. Hollywood, Silver Lake, O’Farrell also celebrated street Koreatown and Echo Park. and sidewalk improvements, “As we welcome a new decade, including the installation of more I want to share with you a snap- than 80 wayfinding signs in the shot of some community projects Hollywood Entertainment we’ve worked on together along District, and the historic-cultural with citywide legislative action monument designation for the my office took this past year to AGFA Ansco Building at 6424 improve the quality of life in our Sunset Blvd., the 20th landmark neighborhoods,” O’Farrell said. designation in the 13th District “Being your representative on since O’Farrell assumed office in the Los Angeles City Council is 2013. an amazing privilege. And my In East Hollywood, Wilshire team is as focused as ever on our Center and Koreatown, O’Farrell commitment to offer exceptional praised the groundbreaking of constituent services, create more the Little Armenia Gateway affordable housing, address Project, the UNESCO World homelessness, enhance pedestri- Heritage designation of the Frank an safety and beautify our public Lloyd Wright-designed spaces,” O’Farrell added. Hollyhock House and the expan- In Hollywood, highlights sions and improvements of include the opening of the city’s pedestrian safety measures. second A Bridge Home site in a “As we head into 2020, I will city-owned parking lot on continue to lead the way to make Schrader Boulevard, where 72 our neighborhoods cleaner, beds serve people experiencing healthier and safer. I look for- homelessness. In addition, the ward to continuing to work with Young Women’s Christian you in the new year and beyond,” Association shelter began the O’Farrell said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 9, 2020

1149 S Broadway, Ste. 600, Mail Community Center, 625 S. La City seeks input on plans for sidewalk repair Stop 939, Los Angeles, CA, 90015. Fayette Park Place; and on Feb. 12, A series of citywide public meet- from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westchester n Curved sidewalks an ken sidewalks limited mobility. The Comments can also be mailed to ings will be held on the proposed Senior Citizen Center, 8740 S. city committed to spending $1.4 Shilpa Gupta, environmental super- plan from Jan. 29 through Feb. 15. Lincoln Blvd. For information and option to preserve trees billion on sidewalk repairs as part visor I, City of Los Angeles Public The meetings closest to the local full list of the meetings, visit side- BY EDWIN FOLVEN of the settlement in 2016 and the Works, Bureau of Engineering, area are on Feb. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. walks.lacity.org/environmental- draft EIR outlines guidelines for Environmental Management Group, at the Lafayette Multipurpose impact-report. The city of Los Angeles has conducting the repairs. released a draft environmental The draft EIR includes objectives impact report for its proposed side- such as retaining existing street walk repair program and is asking trees when repairing sidewalks or the public to review the plan and replacing them in situations when CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD provide public input through Feb. trees must be removed. The propos- 24. al also calls for a streamlined PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The proposed plan is being process for repairing sidewalks so reviewed by the Greater Wilshire each individual project does not Neighborhood Council’s need extensive environmental NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Sustainability Committee. The reviews. The proposal and public committee will further review the input will be incorporated into a Public Hearing to consider the following item: plans during its meeting on Feb. 4, holistic approach to be adopted by at 7 p.m. at Marlborough School, the city in the future. LOCATIONS: Fault Protection 1 Zone and Fault Protection 2 Zone 250 S. Rossmore Ave. Stromberg said she hopes the city West Hollywood, California will include approaches such as The sidewalk repair program has been under review over the past “meandering” sidewalks that wind four years and the city has created a around tree trunks and roots when REQUEST: General Plan amendment to adopt a new City Fault plan to enable repair projects while repairing sidewalks. An example of Location and Precaution Map that establishes the two maintaining trees and landscaping. ways new approaches could work Fault Protection Zones in the City of West Hollywood. If The draft environmental report was came in 2018 when the city pre- you have received this notice, your property is within one released so the public can provide served numerous ficus trees on ideas and suggestions on how to Cherokee Avenue in Hollywood of these existing or proposed zones. make improvements. after further analysis determined “This is an important priority for that walkways along the street PERMIT(S): General Plan Amendment, and any other required permits. us and a lot of people,” said Julie could be repaired using methods such as shortening the width of Stromberg, chair of the GWNC APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood Sustainability Committee. “I want sidewalks instead of cutting down people to become more engaged in the trees. local government and preserving The report can be read and com- TIME/PLACE Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and enhancing our urban forest. It’s ments can be made by visiting side- OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. time we take a look at what we walks.lacity.commentinput.com. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – have and preserve it.” Comments may also be emailed to The sidewalk repair program was [email protected] through Council Chambers created after the city reached a set- Feb. 24. Emails should include 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard tlement in a class-action lawsuit in “SRP DEIR” in the subject line, as West Hollywood, CA 90069 2016 filed by disability rights advo- well as contact information from the sender in the body of the emails. cates who were concerned that bro- ZONES: Fault Protection 1 Zone Fault Protection 2 Zone

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for Exemption).

The staff report will be available on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this

photo by Edwin Folven notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City The city is working on a program that would focus on ways to preserve Council, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, trees when sidewalks are repaired. the Public Hearing.

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For further information contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Senior Planner, in the Planning and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: [email protected] photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch joined the band Country Nation Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk on stage during the Beverly Hills Barn Dance Sing-Along on Jan. 7. The event, which was held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, also featured performances by Paulette Ivory, Victoria Gordon and Grace Mirisch. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- The city’s community sing-alongs are part of Mirisch’s initiative to promote art in Beverly Hills. тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- 6826. tion, visit beverlyhills.org or thewallis.org. 8 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Hospitals provide care to low-income households WeHo Ethics Reform Task Force By MOrgan Keith irons out recommendations Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is expanding its charity care to needy By MOrgan Keith ber is probably a lobbying orga- patients. Effective Jan. 1, the hospi- nization and should have to reg- tal expanded the eligibility for full As it moves into the final stage ister and report, whether your financial assistance to patients with of crafting recommendations to staff is big or small,” household incomes up to 400% of present to the West Hollywood Guardarrama said. the federal poverty line. Previously, City Council, the Ethics Reform The chamber will have three the nonprofit hospital provided low Task Force held a final meeting months to craft suggestions for cost or no cost care to patients with for public comment on Jan. 6. the task force to consider, household incomes at 200% of the Attendees primarily expressed although no meeting date has federal poverty line. concerns about a recommenda- been set, and was instructed to “Cedars-Sinai frequently reviews tion for heavier regulation on propose a threshold for the the many different ways we serve lobbyists in West Hollywood. At appropriate amount of time the community, as well as the com- the state level, lobbyists must someone can participate in leg- munity’s changing needs, to ensure register with the state and dis- islative advocacy activities with- that we are doing our fair share for close who their clients are and out being registered as a lobby- total community benefit,” Cedars- the matters for which they lob- ist. Sinai said in a statement. “As a bied in quarterly financial All other recommendations result of these reviews, we make reports. West Hollywood only will move forward, including changes as needed to ensure we are photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai requires lobbyists to register and requiring the filing of campaign meeting the community’s needs.” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., is one of many non- does not require this type of communications, enforcing cam- Any patients within the 401- profit hospitals in Los Angeles that offers low-cost and no-cost financial reporting. paign finance laws, creating a 600% range of the year’s current “We really, really want lobby- code of conduct for city contrac- assistance to patients. poverty line will be eligible for par- ists reporting who is being paid tors, and requiring elected and tial financial assistance. The federal by whom to do what,” said appointed officials to disclose poverty line for a single person Other local hospitals also offer – 10% or more of the annual house- Joseph Guardarrama, head of the any positions they hold on non- household is currently $12,490. benefits for those in need. hold income – are also eligible for task force and a governmental profit boards. Information on its medical financial In 2018, Kaiser Foundation free care under Kaiser’s policy. ethics attorney. “West The task force will also rec- assistance program and how to Hospital – Los Angeles, 4867 Applications for care can be com- Hollywood is a leader in a lot of ommend that the city continue obtain an application is directly Sunset Blvd., spent $252.5 million pleted during or following care from things, but with ethics reform, it allowing campaign officials to available on the hospital’s website, on its Medical Financial Assitance KFH. really needs help.” serve as lobbyists. cedars-sinai.org. program, which covers medically Olympia Medical Center, 5900 The task force decided to hold “We had no compelling reason In exchange for tax exempt status, necessary services, prescriptions W. Olympic Blvd., determines char- an additional meeting with the to regulate in that area,” the Internal Revenue Service and pharmacy supplies. ity care eligibility based on a sliding West Hollywood Chamber of Guarddarrama said. requires nonprofit hospitals to pro- If an individual’s income is at or scale. According to the Office of Commerce on lobbyist regula- Additional concerns were vide community benefits including below 350% of the poverty line, Statewide Health Planning and tions before presenting their final expressed by Ted Green, a cam- free and discounted charity care for they qualify for free care through Development, a patient’s family recommendations to council. paign consultant and West uninsured and underinsured KFH’s MFA program. Additionally, income must not exceed 200% of Genevieve Morrill, president Hollywood lobbyist, about the patients. patients with high medical expenses the Federal Poverty Line to receive of the West Hollywood Chamber requirement to file all campaign free care at OMC. Sliding scale dis- of Commerce, said many cham- communications, and will be counts of 25-75% are offered to ber members would have to reg- included in the presentation to patients with incomes between 201- ister as lobbyists if the recom- council. County to operate medical clinic 350% of the poverty line. mendation is approved and that However, Guardarrama noted Charity care programs similar to she would like the definition of a that the measure would be simi- OMC’s often require an application lobbyist to be narrowed. lar to other jurisdictions’ ethics assisting homeless individuals prior to any benefits being adminis- “I know for the chamber just reform and that the city of Los tered. OMC’s website does not pro- the reporting requirements alone Angeles already enforces this The Los Angeles County Board vide its policy or a copy of its appli- would be burdensome for us, for policy. Many of the recommen- of Supervisors approved a motion cation. a small team,” Morrill said. dations from the task force were on Jan. 7 proposed by the Los This partnership Information on financial assis- Guardarrama responded that modeled or borrowed from cities Angeles County Department of will increase tance policies and applications, the capacity Morrill serves in with progressive ethics reform Health Services to acquire a clinic opportunities for including OMC’s, for California makes her a lobbyist, not a gov- such as San Francisco and are located at the Union Rescue hospitals are publicly available at ernment advocate. meant to bring West Hollywood Mission in downtown Los Angeles. delivering syfphr.oshpd.ca.gov. “In our estimation, the cham- “up to par,” Guardarrama said. “By stepping up to operate the whole-person care clinic at the Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles County DHS will be with a prescription playing a vital role for thousands of for housing.” Skid Row residents on their jour- ney out of homelessness” said -DHS Director Christina Ghaly Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. “Not only will it pro- vide desperately needed care for ates the nearby Star Clinic and has Bogie’s Liquor acute and chronic medical condi- deep expertise in providing the tions, DHS will also connect unique care that our most vulnera- patients to mental health and sub- ble and highest utilizers of county stance abuse disorder treatments, services require. This partnership and help them transition out of will increase opportunities for homelessness. This is the kind of delivering whole-person care with a comprehensive crisis response we prescription for housing.” need to address the humanitarian The clinic will be staffed with a catastrophe on our streets.” team of clinical providers, social Recognizing the critical services workers and patient representatives provided at the clinic and the under the supervision of a physi- opportunities to provide enhanced cian. services in the community, DHS “We are honored to have L.A. proposes to operate an open-access County DHS join us in providing clinic providing care for acute and much needed medical care and ser- chronic medical conditions, with a vices to Union Rescue Mission’s focus on coordinating care with guests and visitors,” said Union primary and specialty care Rescue Mission CEO Andy Bales. providers and linking clients to “This allows us to continue to serve mental health and substance use our guests with a comprehensive, Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs disorder services. The clinic will compassionate and holistic work in partnership with DHS’ approach.” Housing for Health Division to Additional partnerships with the provide patients with access to county’s Department of Mental 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine mainstream homeless services and Health and Department of Public permanent housing. Health’s Substance Abuse, (323) 469-1414 “Elevated, trauma-informed care Prevention and Control Program with a deep focus on harm reduc- will enhance the health and well- www.bogiesliquor.com tion and access to permanent hous- ness of people served at the clinic. ing is a full-circle approach to serv- DHS annually provides direct Don’t Drink & Drive! ing our clients,” DHS Director care for more than 500,000 Christina Ghaly said. “Our Housing patients. For information, visit for Health Division currently oper- dhs.lacounty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 9, 2020 Water system upgrades get Rebuilding something beautiful in WeHo n Progress is being underway along Sunset Blvd. made on El Mirador The city of West Hollywood One of the biggest challenges restoration has announced planned inspec- in ensuring reliable water deliv- tion and maintenance of water eries is the need to routinely By cameron kiszla supply infrastructure by the repair and upgrade existing Metropolitan Water District of pipelines and associated facili- Work continues on the nearly Southern California. ties, some of which are more than century-old El Mirador apartment As part of efforts to ensure the 60 years old. To meet the respon- building in West Hollywood. water distribution system contin- sibility, MWDSC temporarily Jerome Nash, who owns the ues to deliver reliable supplies, takes parts of its delivery system seven-story, 32-unit complex at the MWDSC will coordinate a 10- out of service to conduct inspec- corner of North Sweetzer and day project to inspect and main- tions and perform maintenance Fountain avenues, said there is a tain the major water pipeline run- and upgrades. Water supply to crew of more than 40 people work- ning under Sunset Boulevard in homes and businesses will not be ing on the restoration project each West Hollywood in three loca- affected. day. tions between La Cienega To safely gain access to many Most of the work on the build- Boulevard and Harper Avenue. of these facilities, Metropolitan ing’s windows and much of the Work began this week and will must halt the flow of water tem- exterior work is complete, Nash continue intermittently through porarily and allow the pipeline to said, and the crews are setting up Wednesday, Jan. 15. Traffic con- empty. In some areas, particular- lighting to show off the exterior of trol measures may be implement- ly low points in the system, the the El Mirador, which opened in ed during pipeline inspections water must be pumped out. 1929 and was declared a local cul- and westbound traffic lanes on MWDSC takes steps to mini- tural resource by West Hollywood Sunset Boulevard may be mize the amount of water that is in 1992. impacted during maintenance discharged. When feasible, the “The El Mirador is an architectur- work through Friday, Jan.10. water that is pumped out is dis- al treasure whose current rehabilita- Motorists are urged to plan ahead charged into facilities that replen- tion and restoration bode well for and use alternate routes to avoid ish watersheds and local ground- photo by Cameron Kiszla historic preservation in West Work continues on the historic El Mirador building in West Hollywood. potential delays. water supplies. In some isolated Hollywood,” said Victor Parking will also be temporar- situations, however, some of the Omelczenko, board president of the ily limited at locations impacted water is not able to be captured. West Hollywood Preservation “Learning that the interior build- the building into condominiums. by maintenance work. For information and to receive Alliance, in an email. “For over 90 ing is being given the same respect Until and unless the property owner Temporary no parking signs will email notifications about traffic years, the El Mirador has caught the as the exterior of the building is a obtains approval to create condo- be posted 72 hours in advance in and road advisories from the city eyes of both tourists and residents nice thing too,” Omelczenko added. miniums, the units will be rental the affected work areas. of West Hollywood, visit alike as they travel along Fountain The building has been vacant apartments,” Castillo said in an Specific locations include weho.org. Avenue. The building’s ornate since 2010, when Nash used the email. Sunset Boulevard east of La For information about the pro- ‘Churrigueresque’ Spanish Colonial Ellis Act – which allows for evic- The project is still more than a Cienega Boulevard, Sunset ject call Rupam Soni, with the Revival style is quite rare nowadays tions if a landlord is leaving the year away from full completion, Boulevard west of Sweetzer Metropolitan Water District, at … The El Mirador could garner rental business – to remove the Nash said, though the exterior scaf- Avenue and Sunset Boulevard (213)217-7262, or email commu- even additional recognition at the building’s residents. After a con- folding is expected to start coming west of Harper Avenue. [email protected]. state and national levels, which if tentious dispute with the West down in six months or so. achieved, could also result in some Hollywood City Council, an agree- “It’ll start looking pretty by the fine tax benefits.” ment was reached in which Nash end of the summer, by the fall,” When finished, the building’s would rehabilitate the building in Nash said. LADOT marks milestones in 2019 units will be fully renovated, and exchange for converting it into an Nash said he’s not worried about many of the historic and architectur- urban inn or condominiums. demand for the units once they’re The Los Angeles Department of emissions by grouping people al touches will be preserved. The As of now, however, that conver- finished, as that’s secondary to the Transportation has announced that headed in the same direction. units will also have ventilation, sion has not been finalized, said restoration work. more sustainable options were Additionally, LADOT activated insulated walls, and central air con- Antonio Castillo, an associate plan- “I want to do a really good job on unveiled last year to help residents the largest scooter program in the ditioning and heat, which the ner with the city. the building, and I’ll let the second get around the city, and new infra- country. With 36,000 scooters per- 38,000-square-foot building did not “The property owner has not step take care of itself when we structure was created to better sup- mitted to operate, preliminary data have before. finalized any tract map to convert come to it,” Nash said. port services, while the department shows that people in Los Angeles continued to field tens of thousands are averaging 1 million scooter of service requests from residents. trips in the city each month. The LADOT opened its new bus expectation is that the scooter trips operations and maintenance facili- will translate into 1 million trips ty in downtown. In addition to avoided in single occupancy vehi- achieving LEED Platinum cles which add to congestion and Certification, the transit facility is pollution. equipped with solar panels that Also in 2019, the department produce 600,000 kilowatts of ener- completed 20,000 service requests gy per year and includes 26 electric in the 15 City Council districts, charging stations. It will facilitate installed 275 speed humps, LADOT’s goal of achieving an all deployed 90 electric BlueLA vehi- zero emission bus fleet by 2030. cles and added 68 Metro Bike The LADOT Transit team also Share stations. LADOT also launched LAnow, an on-demand, increased night and weekend micro-transit service in which users DASH availability and expanded can request a ride by using an app, Cityride services. going online or making a phone For information, visit ladot.lac- call. The pilot service cuts carbon ity.org.

photo courtesy of LADOT LADOT expanded DASH bus services in 2019, including a new line to the Griffith Observatory. 10 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro prepares to resume piling in Beverly Hills Mayor nominates new leader to

Metro is reconfiguring the area around Wilshire Boulevard from build economy and workforce Beverly to Crescent drives in Beverly Hills in advance of piling Los Angeles Mayor Eric ness investment. From 2013-16, work that is expected to resume on Garcetti has nominated Carolyn she was executive director of Jan. 13. Street lights and traffic sig- Hull as general manager of the LAEDC and created partnerships nals are being replaced with tem- Economic and Workforce with regional government agencies porary lights and signals, K-rails Development Department, a cen- and nonprofits to activate underuti- are being installed and Wilshire tral agency in the city’s effort to lized public assets for commercial Boulevard is being restriped to two foster job growth, strengthen the and industrial uses. Hull has also lanes in each direction. workforce and create career oppor- served as chief financial officer of Piling operations will resume on tunities. Genesis L.A. Economic Growth the north side of Wilshire “Carolyn is the right leader at the Corporation, regional administra- Boulevard from Beverly to right moment to carry forward my tor for the South L.A. Region of the Crescent drives. Two lanes will be administration’s work to make Los Community Redevelopment maintained eastbound and west- Angeles an even more prosperous Agency of Los Angeles, and co- bound on Wilshire Boulevard dur- city, a place where people are met founder and chief financial officer ing daylight hours, and one lane with economic opportunities and of the L.A. Development Fund. will be maintained in both direc- not obstacles,” Garcetti said. “I am honored by the opportuni- tions during weeknights. Vehicles “Carolyn’s breadth of experience ty to join Mayor Garcetti’s admin- will not be permitted to make left and proven leadership skills give istration,” Hull said. “I look for- turns onto westbound Wilshire me confidence that she will be an ward to working with him, the City Boulevard at Reeves and Beverly outstanding general manager.” Council members and the various drives. Left turn lanes will also be Hull will expand on EWDD’s government departments to devel- removed on eastbound Wilshire mission to inform, empower and op and implement policies and pro- Boulevard at Crescent Drive. foster prosperity among individu- grams that facilitate inclusive eco- Piling is scheduled to continue als and businesses in Los Angeles. nomic growth and prepare the through July. Approximately 260 Through BusinessSource and regional workforce for living wage steel beams will be inserted into WorkSource Centers, entrepre- jobs of the future.” the ground to create a perimeter neurship programs and small busi- Hull’s appointment is subject to around a future subway station. ness loans, EWDD offers City Council confirmation. John Excavation will begin once the resources to develop the talents and Reamer, who currently serves as piles are in place. potential of youth and connect interim general manager of the Piles will be installed across photo courtesy of Metro Angelenos of all ages to opportuni- Economic and Workforce Beverly Drive on weekends and Subway station construction continues at many locations along the ties. Development Department, will be will require lane closures at the Purple Line Extension project route. Since July 2016, Hull has served returning to the Bureau of Contract intersection of Wilshire Boulevard as vice president of the Los Administration. Sam Hughes will and Beverly Drive. In March, the maintained from San Vicente (213)922-6934, email the project Angeles County Economic serve as acting interim general piling work will shift to the south Boulevard. Work hours outside the team at [email protected], Development Corporation, where manager pending Hull’s approval side of Wilshire Boulevard. The staging yards are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or visit metro.net. she promotes job creation and busi- by the City Council. work will occur seven days a week Monday through Saturday. from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with non- Utility and tunnel investigation drilling activities from 9 p.m. to 11 are also occurring along Wilshire p.m. Boulevard between La Jolla Utility potholing, relocation and Avenue and Crescent Heights replacement is also occurring Boulevard. The work will be con- along Wilshire Boulevard in ducted during off-peak hours from Beverly Hills. Sewer and water 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. lines and storm drains are being on weekdays; and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. relocated. Lane closures may be on weekends. required on Beverly, Reeves, Station construction, hauling and Canon and Crescent drives, as well concrete pouring are also occurring as in the alleys north of Wilshire near Wilshire/Fairfax at the site of Boulevard. Instruments are also another future subway station. being installed along the subway Ogden Drive will be closed 24- route and around the station box hours at Wilshire Boulevard. area to monitor ground movement, Intermittent lane closures may also settlement and other geological be in place to support deck panel impacts during pile installation. maintenance and soil investigation At the western end of Phase 2 of in the Wilshire/Fairfax station area. the project in Century City, Anticipated work hours are 9 a.m. Constellation Boulevard will be to 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., closed at Century Park East for the Monday through Friday. construction of a launch box for At Wilshire/La Brea and boring machines that will excavate Wilshire/Sycamore, hauling, deliv- the subway tunnels. Similar to the eries and tunneling support are work in Beverly Hills, piling will ongoing. Intermittent lane closures occur first around the station box may be necessary between through July 2020 and the area will Highland Avenue and Detroit later be excavated to create the Street for instrumentation, envi- launch box. A work zone with pro- ronmental testing and street main- tective concrete barriers, fencing tenance on Wilshire Boulevard and and sound blankets will be created side streets. to support the work. Work also continues at a work Near the eastern end of the pro- zone in the center of Wilshire ject in Beverly Hills, eastbound Boulevard near Rimpau Wilshire Boulevard will be Boulevard. Wilshire Boulevard has reduced to a single lane between been reduced to two lanes in each Willaman and Le Doux drives on direction between June Street and Jan. 11, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Muirfield Road. Concrete and lane reductions are necessary to material deliveries are anticipated conduct street maintenance in the to continue at the site in January. area. Access to driveways will be Near Wilshire/Western, tunnel- maintained. ing support and street maintenance Purple Line Extension subway is ongoing. Northbound Manhattan work is also ongoing at Place will be closed intermittently Wilshire/La Cienega. Material just north of Wilshire Boulevard, deliveries, instrumentation and Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to concrete pouring are ongoing. 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Station construction continues 24- 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Intermittent sin- hours in the staging yards at gle lane closures may also be in Wilshire/La Cienega and place on Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire/Gale. Gale Drive will be between Western Avenue and intermittently closed at Wilshire Manhattan Place, Monday through Boulevard to support construction Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. activities in the staging yard. For questions and concerns, call Access to North Gale Drive will be the 24-hour project hotline at Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 9, 2020 County’s ‘Open Doors’ program Leaders celebrate opening of Measure HHH project

City leaders recently celebrated aims to boost housing supply the opening of 88th and Vermont, the first HHH-financed supportive The Los Angeles County increase the number of families housing development to be complet- Development Authority has who are able to use their vouch- ed since the bond measure passed in launched a new business model ers. The program provides mone- 2016. to increase the number of proper- tary and non-monetary assurances Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ty owners participating in the to property owners who rent their attended an opening ceremony for county’s rental assistance pro- units to subsidized families. the project on Jan. 6 and was joined grams. The incentives include a sign- by Los Angeles County Supervisor The new approach includes an on bonus for property owners Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District, enhanced customer service expe- upon execution of their contract, and Los Angeles City Councilman rience for property owners and vacancy loss payments total- Herb Wesson, 10th District, along known as “Open Doors,” a col- ing one month’s rent if a family with numerous community leaders. laborative effort between the vacates the unit without proper “Eighty-eighth and Vermont is LACDA and Los Angeles notice, or is evicted for good exactly what Angelenos had in mind County. The approach is intended cause. Other incentives include when they said ‘yes’ to Prop HHH in 2016, a clear marker of how we are to benefit property owners finan- damage mitigation for unit repairs. photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office cially and provide enhanced cus- Participating property owners can coming together to confront the homelessness and housing crisis like Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by civic leaders at the opening of new tomer service to increase the receive up to $2,000 to repair a housing for homeless and low-income individuals. number of rental units available rental unit following the departure never before, deliver services to our to subsidized families. of a subsidized family. most vulnerable residents and bring Property owners are an essen- The county is also making our unsheltered neighbors indoors,” ages 18-25, veterans and individuals duction of supportive housing. Since tial partner in the county’s fight to available dedicated specialists Garcetti said. “This is the first of from households with special needs Proposition HHH passed in 2016, end homelessness. According to who are trained to assist property many HHH-funded projects set to experiencing chronic homelessness. more than 118 permanent support- the University of Southern owners with all aspects of the welcome families inside, and [this] There are an additional 14 units for ive housing developments have California’s Center for Real LACDA’s rental assistance pro- is proof that we are moving from very low-income families and indi- received funding commitments, 20 Estate, Los Angeles County cur- grams, and a renderings to reality and delivering viduals, as well as two managers’ are in construction and 30 are rently maintains a vacancy rate Reliable Rental Payments pro- the high-quality, permanent support- units. expected to break ground this year. below 4%. gram in which subsidies are ive units that unhoused Angelenos The LEED Gold Certified design “Supportive housing in every dis- As homelessness in Los deposited directly into a property urgently need and deserve.” also includes a youth and family trict, along with mental health care Angeles County increases and owner’s bank account. “We’re going to stem this crisis by support center that offers services and other life-saving services, are property owner participation in Additionally, “Open Doors” building supportive housing in through the mayor’s Gang critical to helping people thrive rental assistance programs provides a one-stop location every neighborhood throughout Los Reduction and Youth Development instead of just exist on the margins,” decreases, thousands of families where property owners can Angeles,” Wesson added. “The program. The center will help con- said Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, and individuals struggle to find address their questions or con- opening of 88th and Vermont repre- nect residents with the job training 13th District, who chairs the coun- opportunities to use their vouch- cerns with LACDA without the sents a victory for Angelenos who and academic resources to secure cil’s Homelessness and Poverty ers in the competitive rental mar- need to speak with many differ- overwhelmingly said yes to HHH employment and education opportu- Committee. “I will continue to press ket, contributing to the broader ent employees. and most importantly, for the folks nities. state lawmakers to match our $1.2 homelessness crisis. “Open Property owners can receive whose lives these homes will Proposition HHH is a $1.2 billion billion investment to build 10,000 Doors” is meant to encourage information by calling (626)586- change forever.” bond measure that enabled the coun- units of housing for the formerly more owners to participate in the 1999, or emailing The site features 46 permanent ty and city to leverage financing to homeless while we address the crisis rental assistance programs to [email protected]. supportive housing units for youth more than triple L.A.’s annual pro- locally.” 12 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Seminar focuses on support for people with HIV

People who are HIV-positive and groups. Life Group LA will not disclose the their loved ones can learn more Speakers include HIV advocate actual location of the seminar until with a free seminar on Jan. 18 and and educator John Sovec, regis- they have a received a completed 19 in West Hollywood. tered nurse Lynn Romanowski, and verified registration form. All The seminar, presented by the community liaison Carlos Catano the venues used by the Life Group Life Group LA, will cover topics Rios and author Laura Figueroa. LA are safe spaces, and attendees’ such as treatment as prevention, Advanced registration is information is always kept confi- PrEP, drug treatment options, dis- required, and snacks, beverages and dential. The Life Group LA only closure, relationships, HIV and lunch will be provided each day. utilizes the demographics disclosed aging, self-care, yoga and support For confidentiality reasons, the by attendees for applications in pri- vate foundation funding. For information or to register, visit thelifegroupla.org/rez1.html or thelifegroupla.org/workshop, call WeHo hosts ‘bootcamp’ 888-208-8081, or email info@the- photo courtesy of the Life Group LA lifegroupla.org and the Life Group Support groups are one of many topics that will be discussed at the Life sessions for local artists LA will respond. Group LA’s seminar on HIV on Jan. 18 and 19. The city of West Hollywood is second Wednesday of each month accepting applications from local from Feb. 12 through July 8. The artists for “Artist Bootcamp workshops run from 6:30 to 9:30 2020,” a series of six interactive p.m. at the West Hollywood workshops for emerging and mid- Library Community Conference career artists that will be held Room, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. monthly from February through The program is free. July. The opportunity for local artists Applications will be accepted is the result of a feasibility study through Wednesday, Jan. 16, by conducted by the city of West visiting form.jotform.com/1934- Hollywood with its Arts 27257253158. Commission Performing Arts and Workshops topics include pre- Cultural Affairs Subcommittee. senting yourself as an artist and set- West Hollywood will partner with ting goals; promoting yourself and the Center for Cultural Innovation, your work; financial literacy and which specializes in business money consciousness; funding development for creative individu- your art project or business; and als, to present the workshops. planning, plain and simple. The “Artist Bootcamp” work- Participants will learn from shops are part of the city of West experts, engage in artist-to-artist Hollywood’s efforts under “WeHo discussions and develop individu- Arts: The Plan,” which celebrates alized plans for success. Also the city’s distinctive artistic and included is one-on-one consulting cultural identities. The plan was with art professionals. approved by the West Hollywood Artists who are selected must City Council in 2017. commit to all scheduled work- For information, visit shops, which are scheduled on the weho.org/arts.

photo by Cameron Kiszla The city of West Hollywood has announced new opportunities for artists. Hertzberg appoints new chief of staff

On Jan. 6, state Senate Majority Judiciary Committee, Liebert Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van served as legislative director for Nuys) announced that he has former Sen. Gary K. Hart (D-Santa appointed Drew Liebert, whose Barbara). He also spent several public service career of over 25 years in private law practice follow- years in the California Legislature ing a federal court clerkship in includes 18 years as chief counsel Anchorage, Alaska. of the Assembly Judiciary In accepting the appointment, Committee, as his new chief of Liebert said, “I have long admired staff. Sen. Hertzberg’s incredible intellect “I am excited that I was able to and legendary capacity to engage entice Drew out of his recent retire- on an extraordinarily broad array of ment to lead my extraordinary leg- our most pressing public policy islative team,” Hertzberg said. “I issues. I am honored to join his have known Drew for over two excellent staff to lead his ambitious decades. Having served in both the legislative agenda.” Senate and the Assembly, he has Liebert, a frequent lecturer across been one of the legislature’s key the state on the legislature’s inner legal analysts and staff leaders. I workings, is a Sacramento native, know Drew will be a great asset to where he resides with his attorney the Senate, who will ably help me wife Barbara and 11-year-old son shepherd my legislative initiatives.” Kaden. In addition to his long tenure as For information, visit sd18.sen- chief counsel of the Assembly ate.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 January 9, 2020 Newsom previews upcoming budget proposal As a homelessness crisis spreads and creating new temporary hous- on vacant state-owned land.” across the West Coast and cities ing to effectively reduce street Many of the new proposals have across the country, Gov. Gavin homelessness. This response been inspired by the work of Newsom is responding through a requires shared responsibility and Newsom’s Council of Regional combination of new accountability accountability by state and local Homeless Advisors, co-chaired by measures, new resources and an government partners. Sacramento Mayor Darrell executive order to significantly In order to access the full spec- Steinberg and Supervisor Mark reduce and prevent street homeless- trum of funding and facilities, local Ridley-Thomas of Los Angeles ness, connect people to services governments and service partners County. and build housing faster. will need to demonstrate concrete This year, through the 2020-21 This week, Newsom will unveil progress toward measurable goals state budget, Newsom’s adminis- his administration’s 2020-21 state regarding moving people out of tration is proposing more than $1 budget proposal. Chief among the dangerous encampments and into billion of new, direct initiatives that new proposals will be a new, multi- more healthy, stable housing situa- create housing opportunities for photo by Edwin Folven pronged offensive to combat home- tions. homeless individuals and provide New city of Los Angeles permits will enable vendors to legally sell lessness and address behavioral “The state of California is treat- treatment and other supportive ser- food on sidewalks. health needs across the state that ing homelessness as a real emer- vices to people in need. partially fuel street homelessness, gency because it is one. Additionally, the Department of including $750 million in a new Californians are demanding that all Social Services will be awarding California Access to Housing and levels of government – federal, funding to eligible counties to City launches new permit Services Fund. state and local – do more to get reduce homelessness among fami- The governor also announced people off the streets and into ser- lies receiving child welfare ser- signing an executive order as part vices, whether that’s housing, men- vices. rules for sidewalk vending of a comprehensive state response tal health services, substance abuse Newsom has also released hun- In keeping with its mission to citations and penalties, and will to homelessness, including the cre- treatment or all of the above,” dreds of millions of dollars in State ensure that the city’s sidewalks be enforced by StreetsLA, for- ation of the California Access to Newsom said. “That’s why we’re Emergency Homeless Aid and are safe and accessible for all merly known as the Bureau of Housing and Services Fund, avail- using every tool in the toolbox – issued a challenge for cities and Angelenos, the Los Angeles Street Services. ability of state land assets and from proposing a massive new counties to partner with the state on Department of Public Works is The Sidewalk and Park standing-up of a state crisis infusion of state dollars in the bud- immediate impact solutions to tack- launching new permitting rules Vending Program went into response team. The governor is get that goes directly to homeless le homelessness. and procedures that will give effect on Jan. 1. Under the new focused on prevention and early individuals’ emergency housing property owners the opportunity program, sidewalk vendors can intervention, moving people off the and treatment programs, to build- to legally beautify public space in apply for operating permits dur- streets and providing them services, ing short-term emergency housing front of their properties and allow ing a six-month enrollment peri- street vendors to legally sell food od at a reduced fee of $291 or other items on city sidewalks through the end of June. and in city parks. Effective July 1, the fee will Revised SB 50 announced with Property owners wishing to increase to $541, and permits install planters or other improve- will be mandatory. The new side- ments in the public right-of-way walk vending rules will help ven- local flexibility option for cities can easily apply for a revocable dors to protect their businesses, permit through the city’s Bureau and enable the city to maintain On Jan. 7, state Sen. Scott who clog our freeways and increase of Engineering at engpermitman- safe, clean sidewalks and parks. Wiener (D-San Francisco), joined carbon emissions as they spend ual.lacity.org/documents/type/89. StreetsLA will oversee the by co-authors and supporters, hours a day on the road … We’ve The permitting process ensures vending program with support announced new amendments to heard loud and clear that cities want that materials and installations from the city’s Economic and Senate Bill 50, the More HOMES the flexibility to implement this pose no physical threat or safety Workforce Development Act (Housing, Opportunity, kind of legislation in a way that hazard. Department, which will provide Mobility, Equity and Stability). works best for them. The amend- Property owners that do not technical assistance to help ven- SB 50 is designed to increase ments allow cities this flexibility have permits for sidewalk dors go through the permitting housing production – California while ensuring that any local alter- obstructions will be cited and process. The assistance will be has a 3.5 million home shortage – native plan meets SB 50’s goals to may be given an additional 30 provided at eight of their by increasing zoned density (legal- increase housing supply, promote days to apply for one. Unsafe BusinessSource Centers across izing apartment buildings and environmental sustainability and obstructions may be cited for the city. affordable housing) near public fair, non-discriminatory housing immediate removal. Illegal For information, visit vend- transportation and job centers. policy. I’m increasingly optimistic planters or other sidewalk ing.lacity.org, or call 311 or Under SB 50, cities will not be able that we can move this critical legis- encroachments are subject to (213)847-6000. to limit density near job or transit lation forward this year.” centers, and will be required to Wiener introduced SB 50 in allow small and mid-size apartment December 2018. In April 2019, SB buildings. 50 was passed by its two policy Review shows progress in The amendments allow for more committees – the Senate Housing local flexibility in how best to Committee and the Senate implement the legislation. Governance and Finance addressing homelessness Specifically, the amendments cre- Committee – in nearly unanimous ate a two-year delayed implementa- bipartisan votes. In May 2019, the A new independent performance three, compared to 9.2% the previ- tion period for the legislation, chair of the Senate Appropriations evaluation shows Los Angeles ous year. allowing cities to craft their own Committee delayed SB 50 until County is housing more people The Homeless Initiative also alternative plans that meet the goals January 2020. The deadline to pass than ever before as it confronts the placed nearly 20,000 individuals of SB 50. If state agencies confirm SB 50 out of the Senate is Jan. 31. growing homelessness crisis. and family members in interim that a city’s proposed alternative The annual performance evalua- housing during year three, an plan is sufficient, then the alterna- tion assessed outcomes in fiscal increase of approximately 27% tive plan will govern at the end of year 2018-19, known as “year over year two placements. the two-year delayed implementa- three” of a comprehensive set of The independent, annual perfor- tion. strategies approved by the board of mance evaluation of the Homeless This new flexibility, however, supervisors in 2016 and carried out Initiative was conducted by Public will not be unlimited. Alternative by the county’s Homeless Sector Analytics and submitted to local plans will have to zone for at Initiative with partners throughout the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 6 least as much housing as SB 50 the region. by the county’s Chief Executive would zone for, not increase vehi- The year three assessment found Office. cle miles traveled by delinking that the Homeless Initiative placed Despite a 12% year-over-year housing from jobs and transit and nearly 10,000 individuals and fam- increase in the Los Angeles thus creating sprawl, and not vio- ilies in permanent housing last Homeless Services Authority’s late fair housing principles, for FOR LEASE year, an increase of 25% over annual point-in-time homeless example, by concentrating new 8060 Melrose placements made under the initia- count for 2019, the Homeless housing disproportionately in low • Full 3rd Floor - 5700 sq ft tive during the previous year. 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committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 1500 block of An unknown suspect committed a 8800 block of Santa Monica. N. Highland at 5 p.m. grand theft in the 6600 block of Hollywood at 10:40 p.m. P OLICE BLOTTER Dec. 30 At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Jan. 1 At 8:02 p.m., an unknown suspect 600 block of N. Fairfax. stole a vehicle parked near the At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the corner of Croft and Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a assaulted a victim in the 1700 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between vehicle parked in the 7600 block of block of Gower. Dec. 29 and Jan. 4. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Melrose at 6:50 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los cle parked in the 800 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Huntley at 11 p.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 5800 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and burglarized a vehicle parked near Harold Way at 10 a.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Dec. 31 the corner of Martel and Second. At 12:10 p.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4:11 p.m., an unknown suspect a victim during a domestic vio- Beverly Hills Police committed a petty theft in the 1000 vehicle parked near the corner of lence incident in the 100 block of pect committed a petty theft from a Harper and Clinton at 10 p.m. block of Fuller. S. Gardner. Department vehicle parked in the 1100 block of Calle Vista. Jan. 1 Dec. 30 An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 29 burglary in the 1600 block of N. La An unknown suspect committed a An attempted vehicle theft was Brea at 3:15 p.m. At 11:20 a.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 300 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a reported in the 1400 block of pect committed an aggravated Rodeo at 5 p.m. grand theft in the 9000 block of Poinsettia Place at 1 a.m. At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect assault near the corner of Roxbury Sunset at 3:30 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the and Santa Monica. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of The Grove. pect committed a petty theft in the At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the A vandalism incident was reported 1500 block of Alexis. robbed a victim near the corner of 6200 block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect committed a in the 9100 block of Wilshire at Crescent Heights and Fountain. petty theft near the corner of 12:25 p.m. Jan. 2 An unknown suspect committed a Curson and Sixth at 6 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5400 block of At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:42 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 900 block of Palm Wilshire at 11:14 a.m. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 100 pect committed a petty theft in the at 9:15 p.m. committed a grand theft near the block of S. Palm. 500 block of Hillgreen. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Melrose and Vista. At 10:55 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 7700 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect burglarized a vehicle parked block of Beverly A suspect assaulted a victim in the grand theft in the 200 block of N. cle parked in the 9600 block of in the 600 block of La Cienega. 1000 block of Cole at 8 p.m. Rodeo at 5:55 p.m. Olympic at 12:20 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a

Jan. 2 grand theft in the 1500 block of N. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:16 p.m., an unknown suspect Gardner at 2 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked stole a vehicle parked in the 100 committed a petty theft near the cor- At midnight, an unknown suspect in the 800 block of Cole. block of S. Palm. ner of Santa Monica and Rodeo. robbed a victim in the 8900 block At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect

of Santa Monica. robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 2 Dec. 30 Hollywood and Orange. grand theft in the 100 block of S. Jan. 3 At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5:45 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly at 4:07 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft from a At 4:31 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1100 block of La 1200 block of Tamarind. vehicle parked in the 1100 block of Jan. 3 committed a petty theft in the 1000 Brea at 6:30 p.m. Hillcrest. block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 8:50 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of Santa A vandalism incident was reported committed a petty theft in the 400 An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the Monica and Vine at 3:25 a.m. in the 300 block of S. Palm at 10 block of N. Bedford. vehicle parked in the 500 block of 600 block of S. Ridgeley. a.m. N. La Cienega at 11:30 p.m. At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An attempted robbery was report- committed a grand theft in the At 11:44 a.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 200 block of N. Jan. 4 ed in the 1400 block of Vine at 1500 block of Schrader. pect committed a petty theft in the Rodeo at 3:28 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 9500 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 8800 block of Santa At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1700 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 9400 Monica at 12:40 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the Fuller at 1 p.m. grand theft in the 9500 block of block of Brighton Way. corner of Tamarind and Sunset. Wilshire at 2:55 p.m. At 12:36 p.m., an unknown sus- At 3:07 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- assaulted a victim in the 5900 theft from a commercial building in At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect 8300 block of Santa Monica. cle parked in the 6200 block of block of Hollywood. the 9600 block of Wilshire at 7:31 committed a petty theft from a Banner at 11 p.m. vehicle parked in the 200 block of p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a

S. Beverly. vehicle parked in the 8800 block of petty theft in the 8400 block of Jan. 4 Santa Monica at 12:40 a.m. Dec. 31 Beverly at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 9600 block of At midnight, an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 600 At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 5:28 p.m. committed an aggravated assault committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of N. La Peer. committed a petty theft in the 7800 in the 300 block of Crescent. block of Santa Monica. block of Melrose. At 7:13 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a grand theft in the 200 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 400 block of N. block of N. Beverly. petty theft in the 300 block of N. victim near the corner of Crescent petty theft in the 6600 block of Mansfield at 9 a.m. Canon at 2:42 a.m. Heights and Fountain at 8 p.m. Sunset at 8 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a At noon, an unknown suspect grand theft in the 9400 block of At 8:50 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1400 Jan. 3 Olympic at 9:35 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 8500 Los Angeles Police block of N. Sierra Bonita. block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a Department At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1200 block of N. El An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a commercial burglary An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 29 Centro at 2:50 p.m. commercial burglary in the 9700 vehicle parked in the 1700 block of in the 300 block of S. Beverly. block of Wilshire at 3:52 p.m. N. Highland at 3 p.m. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

Dec. 31 assaulted a victim in the 6200 committed a grand theft near the At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:05 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. corner of Third and Sweetzer. committed a grand theft in the 300 robbed a victim in the 8400 block At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Rodeo. of W. Third. committed a commercial burglary An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a

in the 300 block of S. Beverly. grand theft in the 6500 block of petty theft in the 1000 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Selma at 8:15 a.m. La Brea at 4:31 p.m. grand theft in the 400 block of N. petty theft in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect committed a Rodeo at 5:03 p.m. Fuller at 4:11 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect commercial burglary in the 300 At 8:50 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6900 block of N. Rodeo at 3:28 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 1800 At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. Jan. 5 block of N. Las Palmas. committed a petty theft in the 6100 At 11:40 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Eleanor. An unknown suspect burglarized a pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 12:33 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1600 block of in the 400 block of N. Rodeo. pect robbed a victim in the 3200 vehicle parked in the 700 block of block of Oakhurst. An unknown suspect burglarized a N. El Centro at 6:45 p.m. N. Poinsettia Place at 11 a.m. vehicle parked in the 300 block of

An unknown suspect committed a N. Orlando at 6 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect was arrested At 11:50 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 300 block of N. stole a vehicle parked in the 5900 on suspicion of driving under the pect assaulted a victim in the 600 Rodeo at 2:20 p.m. block of W. Third. influence of alcohol or drugs near block of N. Kilkea. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Olympic and Beverly burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect assaulted a at 2:04 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of Sixth and Ogden. An unknown suspect burglarized a victim in the 200 block of N. vehicle parked in the 1300 block of Crescent at 4:04 p.m. vehicle parked in the 6400 block of West Hollywood Orange at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- N. Cahuenga at 9:30 p.m. cle parked in the 700 block of Jan. 1 Sheriff’s Station At 4:35 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilcox at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 robbed a victim in the 1500 block A vandalism incident was reported Dec. 29 of Vine. At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect in the 9100 block of Wilshire at committed a burglary in the 7400 robbed a victim near the corner of 7:53 a.m. At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Hollywood. Wilshire and Norton. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 9, 2020 Calabra Rooftop at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel

BY JILL WEINLEIN a variety of mezze bowls that Moroccan spice blend called ras el included creamy burrata, hummus hanout, a mixture usually made When the rooftop restaurant and baba ghanoush to enjoy with a with a combination of cinnamon, Calabra opened just blocks from Sandia Punch. The libation is made cumin, coriander, allspice, black the beach, it instantly became a with mezcal, aperol watermelon, pepper and ginger. The sweet and popular destination to meet friends parsley, fennel and cracked pepper, sour element was completed with for a cocktail and dinner, especially and a creative margarita-style drink peppery arugula leaves and a fla- on warm nights. The creative fare, made with Pueblo Viejo tequila, vorsome tomato relish with pickled imaginative cocktails and inviting prickly pear and citrus juices. golden raisins. music playlist make it an entertain- A Moroccan-style wicker basket The last dish before dessert, ment epicenter on the west side. was filled with slices of grilled laffa sliced Maple Leaf duck breast, was Located at the luxury Santa bread to scoop up the burrata with served with pear cream swirled Monica Proper Hotel, Calabra was thinly sliced pear and a sprinkling into a side of chutney-style jam designed by Kelly Wearstler, who of spices. The hummus, enhanced made with fig and tangy mustard created an ambiance with soothing with an olive tapenade and drizzle seeds. colors and textures. When the sun of chili oil, also paired well with the For dessert, we tried the burnt sets, the atmosphere becomes more warm laffa bread. The baba honey custard with dime-size pools dramatic and romantic as candles ghanoush was topped with brightly of orange blossom apricot sauce, flicker throughout the lounge area. colored, marinated peppers. halved pistachios, candied ginger Being led through the lively, We tried a few small plates and a nest of kataifi on top. Kataifi, oval-shaped bar, we sat at a low including crispy salt and pepper a popular dessert made in Greece, table with mid-century bamboo prawns with lime, mint and a Turkey and Middle Eastern chairs. The menu, prepared by yogurt sauce. Served with their nations, is a swirl of dough that photo by Jill Weinlein executive chef Kaleo Adams, who heads and tails, the texture was sim- resembles crunchy, shredded wheat The caramelized scallops are seasoned with Mediterranean spices at served for years as executive chef at ilar to coconut shrimp and the dish that is adorned with spices. Calabra at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel. the Beverly Hills Hotel, carries an of tender, sesame-enhanced skirt The chocolate creme brulee is array of local dishes with a steak slices was served on top of not too sweet, and it is served on a Restaurant Week through Jan. 12. Calabra is also participating in Mediterranean flair. Moroccan-flavored rose harissa, bed of puff rice pearls with a sprin- Chef Adams has prepared a special dineL.A., running from Jan.17-31. Our server Tanya made a few grilled asparagus spears and sliced kle of sea salt, a raspberry gel and entrée, Koji-fried California quail. The multicourse dinner menu is recommendations from each sec- radish. a few fresh black raspberries. The dish is enhanced with a $29 per person. Be sure to make a tion on the menu, advising us to For the main dish, we chose scal- To kick off 2020, Calabra is par- kumquat and Calabrian chile sweet reservation. $$ 700 Wilshire Blvd., share around the table. We ordered lops beautifully caramelized with a ticipating in Santa Monica and sour sauce, cilantro and mint. Santa Monica, (310)620-9990.

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In theh Original ii l Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfaxif In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax (323)933-8446 • (323)933-8440 (323)933-8446 • (323)933-8440 18 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Kris Jenner headlines entrepreneur conference in WeHo

ThinkBIG!, a conference for ture branding and media mogul entrepreneurs across business sec- Kris Jenner as keynote speaker. tors presented by the Nazarian Additional speakers include plas- Institute, returns on Jan. 11 and 12 tic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian, at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood. dermatologist Dr. Shino Bay The two-day event brings Aguilera and anesthesiologist Dr. together individuals from a vari- Sasha Shillcutt. ety of industries for an in-depth For information, visit nazarian- approach to creating a successful institute.org. business, overcoming challenges and learning to build a brand through social media. The event will also host panels of experts and speakers focused on entrepreneurship, digital branding, customer experience, photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center social media marketing, personal photo courtesy of Nazarian Institute development and more. Kris Jenner This year, ThinkBIG! will fea- Cedars and the Farmers Market partner for blood donations California Alliance for Arts Education names director The Original Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are holding a blood drive from Jan. 9-11, The California Alliance for Arts be relentless in advocating for from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the market’s plaza. January is National Blood Education has announced that Tom them.” Donor Month and the market is partnering with Cedars-Sinai to help DeCaigny will become the organi- DeCaigny has close ties with the save lives. The hospital will bring its mobile blood donation unit. Walk- zation’s new executive director, California Alliance for Arts ins are welcome and the public is encouraged to donate. For informa- effective Feb. 24. Education, having served on the tion, call (310)717-5996, or [email protected]. DeCaigny brings more than 20 Committee for Legislation and as years of leadership experience in board treasurer from 2008 to 2015. nonprofit, arts, education, cultural, Most recently, DeCaigny was the philanthropic and government insti- director of cultural affairs at the San Young musical artists sought for tutions to the position. “The Francisco Arts Commission, a $40 California Alliance for Arts million city department that cham- ‘New Voices Project’ Education is truly excited for Tom pions the arts. During his eight to become our next leader. He pos- years at the arts commission, New Musicals Inc. is seeking will select up to six teams of writ- sesses a unique range of executive, DeCaigny turned around a strug- applicants under age 26 for its ers for presentation and critique. strategic and policy expertise, sub- gling city agency, led a successful eighth annual “New Voices “We’re looking for writers in stantial experience advancing ballot measure that increased hotel photo courtesy of the Project,” in which young play- whom we see potential,” NMI diversity, equity and inclusion, and tax funding for the arts and arts edu- California Alliance for Arts Education wrights, composers and lyricists Executive Director Scott Guy said. a deep commitment to arts educa- cation, set a policy agenda advanc- Tom DeCaigny participate in workshops and con- “We’re not pigeon-holing that tion,” said Paul Richman, board ing space affordability and racial certs with support from the Helen potential. That is, we’re not look- chairman for the California equity, strengthened relationships & Jose Colton Foundation. ing for ‘Broadway musical’ writers Alliance for Arts Education. “Tom and tripled grant dollars for the arts especially those young people who Selected finalists will have their per se, or ‘ground-breaking’ or also has great vision and is a natural sector. He also held leadership posi- face barriers because of racial work presented at an in-house con- ‘commercial’ or ‘avant-garde.’ coalition-builder. He is the perfect tions with national and global orga- inequity and economic inequality, cert at New Musicals Inc. in April We’re looking for writers who are person to lead the alliance boldly nizations including the U.S. Urban deserve the right to a high-quality and will receive critical feedback exploring their voices through the into the future, building on the Arts Federation and World Cities public arts education and the oppor- from industry professionals. After blend of music and voice. The excellent progress we’ve made dur- Culture Forum. tunities that follow. The alliance is an opportunity to revise their work, stronger your voice and vision are, ing the past decade under the lead- “I’m honored to accept the an organization that’s been near and selections by finalists will be pre- the more likely we’re going to ership of retiring executive director appointment as the California dear to my heart for decades and I sented in a concert in Los Angeles respond to your work.” Joe Landon. This is truly a great Alliance for Arts Education’s next couldn’t be more excited to build during the summer. The deadline for submissions is moment for the students of executive director. As a working- on its demonstrated success as a Writers are encouraged to sub- Feb. 15, and winners will be California, especially those who class kid growing up in rural north- policy and advocacy leader in the mit up to three selections from a announced on March 1. Writers have been underserved and lack ern Minnesota, a public school State of California.” single work or separate works, for may apply by visiting access to quality arts education pro- drama teacher helped save my life,” For information, visit a total of 20 minutes of material. nmi.org/new-voices-project-sub- grams. We are confident Tom will DeCaigny said. “All young people, artsed411.org. The staff of New Musicals Inc. mission-form. Award-winning director to return for 92nd Oscars show Producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain have announced that veteran director Glenn Weiss will return to direct the 92nd Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. “We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year,” Taylor and Allain said in a statement. “He is deeply creative and collaborative and has a terrific instinct for live television. It is a huge win to us to have Glenn at the helm.” Weiss has directed numerous live televised events, including four previ- ous Oscars shows, for which he won two Primetime Emmys, and 19 Tony Awards shows, which earned three directing Primetime Emmys. Weiss’s additional directing credits include “The Kennedy Center Honors,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “BET Awards,” “Peter Pan Live!,” “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” “Primetime Emmy Awards,” “Live from Lincoln Center,” “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,” “Garth Brooks, Live from Las Vegas” and the “American Music Awards.” The 92nd Oscars will be televised live on Feb. 9, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on the ABC Television Network. For information, visit oscars.org.

Do you have news about a student, teacher or program? Send it to [email protected] for consideration in our Schools section. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 9, 2020

LAMOTH exhibit highlights survivors in photographs The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust presents “Into the Light,” an exhibit of portraits of Holocaust survivors by photogra- pher Nancy Baron running through Sunday, March 15. “Into the Light” is a portrait pro- ject featuring Holocaust survivors who live in the desert region around Palm Springs. Disturbed by a grow- ing number of Holocaust deniers, Baron was inspired to document and celebrate the last generation of survivors who witnessed the atroci- ties of World War II. The pho- tographs capture the wisdom, humor and resilience of the subjects. Born in Chicago, Baron is cur- rently based in Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Her fine art docu- photo by Nancy Baron mentary photography includes por- A new exhibit at the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum spotlights sur- traits, landscapes and architectural vivors living in the Palm Springs area. photographs. An opening reception with er RSVP is required. Visit Holocaust is located at 100 S. The Baron will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, lamoth.ticketleap.com/light/details. Grove Drive. For information, visit at 3 p.m. Admission is free; howev- The Los Angeles Museum of the lamoth.org.

1975, the day before he collapsed Fundraiser to benefit theatrical artists live on stage. Actress Kimberly Hebert The charitable event will include “We are extremely excited,” said Gregory and the Black Rebirth red carpet arrivals, a silent auction Gregory, founder of the Black Collective present “Reaching and cocktail reception. It will fea- Rebirth Collective. “This fundraiser Higher and Higher,” a community ture award-winning Broadway will make it possible for the BRC to fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 18, actor and musician Chester fulfill its 2020-21 mission, which is from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Nate Gregory performing “The Eve of to connect, nurture and support Holden Performing Arts Center, Jackie,” a tribute to the legendary actors as they enter the creative 4718 W. Washington Blvd. performer Jackie Wilson. “The Eve process through training, readings The benefit will raise funds to of Jackie” transports the audience and productions.” photo courtesy of KCCLA support artists of color in need, back into the groove of the 1960s The BRC is a nonprofit organiza- Artworks in the Minhwa style, including this piece by Korean artist including education programs, and examines Wilson’s life and pas- tion comprised of women of color Cheong Hae Cheong, will be on display in the new exhibit at KCCLA. work development and residencies. sion for music, as well as the with artistic roots in theater, televi- Actress Yvette Nicole Brown will exploitation of his music. The pro- sion and film. Tickets start at $40. host the event, which will also duction is set during Wilson’s final For information, visit thebrcollec- Intricacies of Korean art include actress Kelly McCreary. complete performance on Sept. 28, tive.org. showcased at exhibit The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles presents “Minhwa, Encounter of Three Artists” running from Friday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 24, in the center’s art gallery. The display is the center’s first exhibition of 2020 and is part of its “L.A. Art Project.” Works by artists Cheong Hae Cheong, of Seoul, Korea, and Theresa W. Hwang and Soonja Yoo, both of Los Angeles, will be displayed. The exhibit includes 30 traditional and modern art pieces. Minhwa is a traditional type of art that was popular during the Joseon dynasty from the 18th century to the beginning of 20th century. Until recently, Minhwa was thought to merely mimic the styles of the past, with- out reflections of the artist’s originality. Modern Minhwa art embraces the artists’ colors and contemporary trends while maintaining the traditional artistic methods. The exhibition will showcase the shift in Minhwa through works by artists who are leading the new trend. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- tion, call (323)936-3014, or visit kccla.org.

Special 30th Anniversary Issue of the Beverly Press!

The Park Labrea News has been publishing for 74 years, however, the Beverly Press was started in 1990. A special issue commemorating the past 30 years will publish on January 30, 2020. A few guest columnists will be contributing to this issue and letters to the editor are highly encouraged!

For more information email karen@beverly press.com or call (323)933-5518 20 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LA Phil explores Weimar era through cabaret, film and more NHM holds talk on nuclear contamination The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s contemporary resonances in the cli- On Feb. 11, twin duo Jack and The Natural History Museums Islands between 1946 and 1958, Weimar Republic: Germany 1918- max of the orchestral programs Benny Lipson, known collectively as of Los Angeles County and the resulting in the exile of entire 1933 explores the musical culture when he leads full stagings of two of jackbenny, bring together cabaret Los Angeles Times will present a communities from their home- of Germany’s politically-charged the era’s darkly satirical musical- performers for a deep dive into the discussion with journalists, schol- lands, radioactive contamination, Weimar era through two wide-rang- theater works: Weill/Brecht’s “The forbidden songs of the Weimar era ars, activists and community lead- sickened people and the begin- ing and dramatic programs led by Seven Deadly Sins” and and the contemporary songs that ers at the Natural History nings of a shared history of mis- Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Hindemith/Kokoschka’s “Murderer, echo the era’s concerns with gender Museum about nuclear contami- trust and betrayal. Salonen. the Hope of Women.” Actor, writer identities, economic hardship and the nation and climate change in the Evening LA Times reporter These concerts are given context and director Simon McBurney and politics of the day in “Musik! Marshall Islands from 6 to 9 p.m. Susanne Rust will facilitate a con- by Weimar Variations, a collection his brother, composer and writer Fantasie! Revolution!,” an intimate on Thursday, Jan. 16. The event is versation surrounding the past, of events curated by Stephanie Gerard McBurney, collaborate with Weimar-style cabaret at Black Rabbit free. present and future of the Barron and Nana Bahlmann. Salonen on the productions. Rose, featuring vocalists Jonnie Attendees will also be able to Marshalls with NHMLAC cura- “I have always been interested in Weimar Variations, a collection of Reinhart, DIIMOND and Mikalah view “Godzilla: A Living Atomic tor and anthropologist Amy the Weimar era for its aesthetic, its commissioned installations, exhibi- Gordon; burlesque artists Jessabelle Bomb,” an exhibition case that Gusick, University of Washington humor and open possibilities, its tions, performances, cabarets and a Thunder and Coco Ono; and magi- focuses on the real-life nuclear anthropologist and Marshall artistic freedom in blending art film marathon, will take place in and cian Rob Zabrecky among others. tests carried out on Bikini Atoll Islands Nuclear Commissioner forms and genres,” Salonen said. around Walt Disney Concert Hall Weimar Variations continues on that inspired the monster, which is Holly Barker, UC Berkeley legal “But I feel there are also lessons and and at other venues throughout Los Feb. 15 with “August Sander: New on display on the second floor of scholar Autumn Bordner, and an urgent relevance in looking at Angeles. Organized by LACMA Women, New Men, and New NHM through April 19, as well as Marshallese community coordi- that time today.” senior curator Stephanie Barron and Identities,” an exhibition that com- special collections from the muse- nator Kelani Silk. From Feb. 7-9, Salonen is joined independent curator Nana bines the groundbreaking photogra- um’s anthropology department. The National History Museum by violinist Carolin Widmann in an Bahlmann, Weimar Variations phy of August Sander with original The United States detonated 67 is located at 900 Exhibition Blvd. exploration of the era’s mixture of begins on Feb. 6 with “Oskar examples of the first gay and lesbian nuclear bombs in the Marshall For information, nhm.org/latalks. historic influences and modern Schlemmer: The Triadic Ballet,” a journals ever published. The exhibit style, as heard in Weill’s Violin rare display of the Bauhaus pio- is a partnership between the LA Phil Concerto, Hindemith’s Rag Time neer’s iconic figurines for dance per- and Hauser & Wirth. (On a Theme of J.S. Bach) and formance in collaboration with C. The festival concludes on Feb. 29 Mathis der Maler Symphony, and Raman Schlemmer. with a marathon film event presented Schoenberg’s masterful orchestral On Feb. 8, the world premiere of in collaboration with American arrangements of two chorale pre- artist Nicole Miller’s “Transition” Cinematheque. The daytime pro- ludes by J.S. Bach. offers a live performance and laser gram features a combination of clas- “In addition to the Weill and light installation in Walt Disney sic Weimar, pioneering abstract cine- Hindemith works you’ll see on our Concert Hall’s BP Hall and continues ma and films by contemporary artists stage, we’ve invested in a series of through Feb. 16. Together with musi- exploring the themes of formal public programs that mirror the cal collaborators Jessica McJunkins experimentation, queer identities and period’s diversity of expression, as and Kyshona Armstrong, Miller will sociopolitical commentary. The well as its thematic concerns,” LA offer a synthesis of Wassily evening program offers a special Phil CEO Chad Smith said. “We are Kandinsky’s work during the screening of the G.W. Pabst fortunate to be able to include this Weimar period and the African “Pandora’s Box” with live musical range of creative and curatorial American spiritual tradition. accompaniment by pianist and com- voices in a festival we hope audi- Music director Lesley Leighton poser Cathlene Pineda, trumpeter photo by Carolyn Cole ences will find especially meaning- and members of the Los Robles Stephanie Richards and guitarist Jeff The U.S. Department of Energy has disclosed high levels of radiation ful at this point in our history.” Master Chorale will bring Hanns Parker. in giant clams in a lagoon near the Runit Dome, where the U.S. On Feb. 13-16, Salonen and the Eisler’s protest songs to the streets, The LA Phil is located at 151 S. entombed radioactive waste from U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall LA Phil will continue to explore this just outside Walt Disney Concert Grand Ave. For information, visit Islands almost four decades ago. culturally explosive period and its Hall, from Feb. 7-9. laphil.com. Getty Center to recreate multimedia performance display The Getty Center will display hybrid electro-acoustic instru- “ITSOFOMO” (In the Shadow ment. Four videos run simultane- of Forward Motion), a multime- ously for the duration of the work. dia performance created by artist For this performance, Neill David Wojnarowicz and com- reprises his work, performing poser and musician Ben Neill, at alongside the original percus- 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. sionist Don Yallech, and “ITSOFOMO” binds the Wojnarowicz’s film imagery and haunting urgency of recorded voice. Wojnarowicz’s words to a sinis- The event falls on the heels of ter, elastic composition by Neill the performance’s debut 25 years by integrating music, text and ago at the Whitney Museum in video in a multidimensional for- New York. Admission is free. mat. A meditation on history and The Getty Center is located at power, Wojnarowicz’s words 1200 Getty Center Drive. For address the accelerating AIDS tickets and information, call crisis and the politics of AIDS in (310)440-7300, or visit the United States, set to music getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ev_305 from Neill’s “mutantrumpet,” a 4.html.

W Magazine honors best performances

photo by Owen Kolasinski/ © BFA 2020 From left, Kaitlyn Dever, Ben Platt, Zoey Deutch and Margaret Qualley attended W Magazine’s Best Performances Party on Jan. 3. The event took place in the Chateau Marmont penthouse in celebration of the mag- azine’s Best Performances issue and the Golden Globes. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 9, 2020

giving to television shows supremacy with heroism that “rad- of the honorees’ remarkable Honorees attend AFI Awards luncheon “Chernobyl,” “The Crown,” ically re-imagines right and achievements in film and televi- On Jan. 3, the American Film “Jojo Rabbit,” “Joker,” “Knives “Fosse/Verdon,” “Game of wrong,” as well as Regina King’s sion. “I am filled with hope and Institute celebrated the 2019 AFI Out,” “Little Women,” “Marriage Thrones,” “Pose,” “Succession,” role as Sister Night, “just the hero love and excitement because times Awards honorees at a luncheon in Story,” “Once Upon a Time… in “Unbelievable,” “Watchmen” and we’ve prayed for in a world gone are changing, and I applaud it and Beverly Hills. The awards are a Hollywood” and “Richard “When They See Us.” mad.” I applaud you,” Moreno said. celebration of the film and televi- Jewell.” “Watchmen” was selected by Closing the event, EGOT win- For a full list or information, sion arts’ collaborative nature and AFI chose to honor “The AFI for Damon Lindelof’s richly- ner Rita Moreno delivered the visit afi.com/award/afi-awards- seeks to honor creative teams as a Farewell” for writer and director layered story tackling white annual benediction in celebration 2019. whole. Lulu Wang’s ability to find a “rich During the event, AFI provided vein of humor in the dark mines of the cultural and historic context mortality,” and Awkwafina’s per- CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD for inclusion of its 22 honorees of formance as Billi, whose perfor- the year’s most outstanding film mance “looks to the future as a and television programs. Mel bond between East and West, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Brooks, the 43rd AFI Life comedy and drama, and genera- Achievement Award recipient, tions young and old.” introduced the awards presenta- Both Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a tion. and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Public Hearing to consider the following item: Ten motion pictures were “Fleabag” were honored with AFI selected as honorees: “1917,” Special Awards. LOCATIONS: Citywide, West Hollywood, California. “The Farewell,” “The Irishman,” Another 10 AFI Awards were

REQUEST: The City of West Hollywood adopted an Ordinance on 1st reading on December 2, 2019 to require a one year mini- mum lease for all rental apartments in the City of West Hollywood. 2nd reading of this Ordinance will be intro- duced at the January 21, 2020 City Council meeting. This item may be on the consent calendar, or a public hearing may be opened. Should a 2nd reading be approved, this requirement will go into effect on February 20, 2020.

PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendments, and any other required permits.

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. photo courtesy of AFI Actor Song Kang Ho, left, and writer and director Bong Joon Ho were OF HEARING: West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council honored with an AFI Special Award for their work on “Parasite.” Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 Gallery opens collection of Elvis photographs Mr Musichead Gallery will popular music idol since Frank ZONES: Citywide present a collection culled from Sinatra in the early 1940s, Elvis the archives of photographers represented and reflected the ENVIRONMENTAL Bill Avery, Roy Cummings, youthful angst, exuberance, and STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provision of the California Roger Marshutz, William rebellion of the mid 1950s. “Popsie” Randolph, Ernest E. These photos give a real sense of Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section Reshovsky, Gabi Rona and Bob what a fresh and exciting talent §15061 (Review for Exemption). Willoughby, from 7 to 10 p.m. on he was and reveal the charisma Friday, Jan. 10. that everyone was drawn to.” Images include a live perfor- The event will feature live mance in Elvis Presley’s home- performances of early Elvis hits The staff report will be available on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at City Hall, town of Tupelo, Mississippi, a by rockabilly musician James 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, rehearsal and performance on Intveld and his trio, a fully and on-line at www.weho.org “The Ed Sullivan Show,” back- restored 1957 Cadillac Eldorado stage images, candid shots, pub- convertible, Scotty Moore’s IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those licity shoot outtakes, Elvis with original Gibson guitar, appetiz- Bill Haley, Elvis on the set of the ers prepared by chef Vinh issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this films “Love Me Tender” and Nguyen, and craft cocktails by notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City “Jailhouse Rock,” and a few mixologist Ramon Camacho. Council, via the Planning and Development Services Department at, or prior to, images of a young Priscilla Tickets are $39, and sales will the Public Hearing. Beaulieu, who would marry be limited to 200 tickets. A por- Elvis a decade later. Also on dis- tion of ticket sales will go to the play are over 40 estate-stamped, new Mr Musichead Music To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening limited edition silver gelatin Scholarship Fund for children’s Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- prints. music education. The collection cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing “As a new decade begins, it will be on view through seems a good time to look back Wednesday, Jan. 15. impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the and remember the birth of a rock The Mr Musichead Gallery is City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City and roll legend,” said Sam located at 7420 W. Sunset Blvd. TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. Milgrom, the collection’s curator For information, call (323)876- and gallery owner. “The first 0042, or visit mrmusichead.com. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net

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

For further information contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Senior Planner, in the Planning and Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: [email protected]

Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk

Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- photo by Roger Marshutz тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- Elvis Presley performed at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show in 1956 in Tupelo, Mississippi. 6826. 22 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press BAFTA hosts annual Tea Party Luis De Jesus Los Angeles opens pair of exhibitions Luis De Jesus Los Angeles announced the opening of two new galleries, “The Earth is a Brush” and “Love,” on Saturday, Jan. 11. Margie Livingston’s “The Earth is a Brush,” the artist’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery, will be on view through Feb. 15. In a hybrid form of action paint- ing, performance and land art, Livingston drags constructed paint- ings across terrain, inscribing the canvases with the ground. The grouping titled “Dragging Self Doubt” resulted from an experimen- JTIOHS tal, interactive performance that Livingston produced the Seattle Art From page 1 Museum’s annual “Party in the Park.” An opening reception for Livingston’s exhibition will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, photo courtesy of Luis De Jesus Los Angeles photo courtesy of BAFTA Jan. 11. “Love” (2007) by Miyoshi Barosh will be one of the artist’s many works Billy Porter, left, and Adam Driver attended the British Academy of Film Miyoshi Barosh’s “Love,” the on display at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles starting Jan. 11. and Television Arts’ Tea Party at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly late artist’s third solo show with the Hills on Jan. 4. An awards season staple, the BAFTA Tea Party wel- gallery, will also be on view through “Portraits for the Home” series Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. comes award nominees, members and guests. Feb. 15. Her work combines humor (2011), as well as studies on paper. to 6 p.m., and by appointment. and dystopian irony in a style she An opening reception for Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is dubbed “conceptual pop.” Barosh’s exhibition will be held located at 2685 S. La Cienega Works of Barosh on display from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. Blvd. For information, call Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor include her seminal tapestry 11. (310)838-6000, or visit luisdeje- “Love” (2007), paintings from her Regular gallery hours are sus.com.

Red Cross, NFL partner to send donor to Super Bowl LIV Towers take shape at The American Red Cross cur- rently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – espe- Park La Brea cially Type O – and platelet donors. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of Type O blood. To help tackle the critical need, the Red Cross and NFL are working together to offer one lucky winner a trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Across 5. Shoe designation “Lifesaving medical treatments 1. Relaxation location 6. PC component and emergencies never take a holi- 4. Happen again 7. Amer. military fliers day,” said Paul Sullivan, senior 9. Electric car 8. Grammy category vice president of Red Cross 14. Labor org, for short 9. Plane Biomedical Services. “Declines in 15. Nissan ___ Hatchback 10. Time to remember donations can affect patient care. 16. Doctoral exams 11. Did nothing That’s why the Red Cross is 17. End of a tennis contest 12. Corporation type encouraging eligible donors to 20. Parking place 13. Wood used to make baseball bats make an appointment to give now 21. Money guarantor, for short 18. LAX abbr. and help those sidelined by illness 22. Jerusalem native 19. Fizzles out and trauma.” 26. Aquatic rodents 23. Light brown color Those who come to give blood 31. Name before married 24. Souvlaki meat or platelets on or before Jan. 19 32. Untrustworthy types 25. Fan faves will automatically be entered for a 34. Singer Nicks 27. Action words chance to experience the Super 35. Marquand sleuth 28. Far from benevolent Bowl. The Red Cross and NFL 37. Morning chat personality 29. Ready to pick have teamed up to offer one win- 38. Baseball feat or Starbucks order 30. Aegean, e.g. ner two tickets to Super Bowl 42. Pack 33. Stairs LIV, entry to the official NFL 43. Pointed structures 35. Lawn cutter Tailgate, tickets to the Super 44. Helpful ones 36. Intense hatred Bowl Experience at the Miami 47. Chop ___ 38. Toiling Beach Convention Center, round- 48. Shine, in product names 39. Knucklehead trip airfare to Miami, three-night 51. Lay away 40. Hydrox rival hotel accommodations at the 53. More outdated 41. One-eighties Alexander - All Suite Oceanfront 55. American heart surgeon and 42. British special forces, for short Resort and a $500 gift card for author 45. Cardinal feature expenses. 57. S-curve 46. “Why not?” Upcoming donation opportuni- 58. Ultimate NFL triumph 48. Ladies’ man ties will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 65. 49. 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 at LAPD’s Wahine’s welcome Time to spare 66. Tennis player Dementieva 50. Threatening words Olympic Division, 1130 S. 67. 52. Vermont Ave.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on A photograph on the cover of the Jan. 26, 1950, issue of the Park Musical notes Put forward Labrea News showed a crew working on the towers at Park La 68. Grocery shelf change 54. Cry loudly Jan. 13 at Los Angeles Community 69. 56. Hospital, 4081 E. Olympic Blvd.; Brea, which were under construction at the time. The accompany- Fool South African people ing article stated that the first of the 18 13-story towers was to be 70. “___ como va, mi ritmo” 58. Combat and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 19 59. at Our Mother of Good Counsel completed by summer, and at least six would be ready for occupan- Santana ___ de France cy by September, with the rest opening as they were completed. 60. Rejections Parish, 2060 N. Vermont Ave. Down 61. Donors can make an appoint- The towers, which became part of the largest residential housing Not just “a” complex west of the Mississippi River, forever changed the skyline 1. Starts eating 62. It is mightier than the sword ment by using the Red Cross Blood 2. 63. Donor App, calling (800)733-2767, of the Miracle Mile and remain a prominent feature in the commu- Pass, as time Abbr. in a business letter nity today. 3. Never again 64. Polar explorer John visiting redcrossblood.org. 4. Campers, for short For information, visit redcross- See Answers page 26 blood.org/superbowl. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 January 9, 2020

The decade in film, according to my questionable life choices

I live cinema, bathing in each the first fight sequence prompted a edited moment, filmed beautifully, dilemma: revise the rules or do like expertly performed on intricate Macbeth and fully commit to a sets. And as the decade concluded, doomed cause. I wished I saw more, learned more, experienced more in unique multi- “Whiplash” plex locales. All that remains is a grow with each viewing. Contrary subjective point of view that J.K. Simmons’ award-winning to ridiculous reviews that this one processes this massive film medi- performance as a verbally abusive lacks substance for older viewers, um. jazz ensemble director hits way too its themes, lore, performances and What follows is not a cumulative close to home. I weathered two execution are pitch perfect and list of the best 15 films of the such egomaniacs in high school prove the most re-watchable. I decade but those that affected my band when I planned to be a profes- should know; my kids love it, and life thanks to their own brilliance sional musician (that didn’t pan we throw it on at least twice a week. coupled with my experiences, pre- out, but my boys quite enjoy my It never gets old. photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures sent and long past. Rather than a ukulele skills). So much rage and snapshot of everything, this is the frustration cursed the conductor’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the Tom Hardy stars as the title character in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” one of decade, according to my imperfect, chair. That finale provides a com- the author’s favorite films of the last decade. incomplete self. plicated dance between a student’s World” resistance and that instructor’s “The Witch” wretched behavior. I entered college dead set on central arguments: as the superhero “Inside Out” becoming a musician and starting genre grows, it no longer feels Sure, “The Witch” moves slow, an emo band. I soon found that like obliged to cater to mass audiences, “Take her to the moon for me,” even at an hour and a half, but “Creed” Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), my instead embracing grand spectacle says an imaginary friend before he when Satan softly tempts interests would take me a different more acceptable to an already initi- disappears into a young girl’s for- Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy) to When Apollo Creed’s son rests way, but love for a good song ated fandom. “Spider-Verse” does- gotten memories. I ugly-cry for “live deliciously” as one of his between rounds, and Rocky remains. And in this film, one of the n’t have time for casual viewers, Bing Bong and my own lost youth, harem in the film’s final moments, (Sylvester Stallone) interrogates many great moments occurs when instead unfolding for those who but the cycle of life continues in my chills of dread washed over me. I him on what he has to “prove,” our dueling bands project airwave crea- want to know more about how boys, who face off against their never learned anything like this in protagonist provides a crushing tures – dragons vs. a gorilla – to unique comic book stylizations and own growing pains, negotiating joy, seminary, and I took a directed answer. “I’m not a mistake,” represent each artist’s command of narratives can become. In short, it’s sadness, fear, anger and disgust, study on horror films and theology declares Donnie (Michael B. music. It might not make sense, but the prettiest film of the decade. that last one normally in the form of (I’m not kidding). Jordan), the product of Apollo’s that’s to be expected from this Costco samples they tend to spit out infidelity who would be adopted by comic book adaptation that com- “Rogue One” onto me. widow Mary Ann Creed (Phylicia bines romance, comedy, action, “Ex Machina” Rashad). Holy feels, Batman. musical, Bollywood and superhero It’s a 133-minute response to “Mad Max: Fury Road” genres in a film that plays like a decades of jokes about a massive What would happen if a video game. battleship’s enormous design flaw. I can’t confess an overwhelming Zuckerberg-Jobs billionaire mined “The Perks of Being a That vulnerability in the Death Star all your data to create AI? Writer- love of George Miller’s dystopian Wallflower” isn’t luck or manifest destiny but a trilogy, but the new one seemed at director Alex Garland (writer, “28 “Avengers: Infinity War” coordinated effort to bring down Days Later,” “Dredd”) imagines a least intriguing as a piece of film Finding your people, confronting the Empire. Few modern “Star history. Until this one, I understood world of unfettered billionaires (so trauma, feeling the wind in your My wife is a saint. When Wars” moments made me fanboy far-fetched, right?) and the violent the world around me. Then I wit- face while good music accents a car “Infinity War” was released on out more. And then a “Dirty nessed an Aussie performance artist rise of their creations. May we drive, experiencing the wonder of a video, I became a 10-year-old Dozen” finale and a Force-sensitive never take for granted all that free rocking a double-necked guitar “Rocky Horror Picture Show” mid- again, watching “Aladdin” every character solidly played by leg- accented by a flamethrower and data we (sometimes unknowingly) night screening. “Perks” is an day. Spider-Man (Tom Holland), endary Donnie Yen repeating, “I am give tech giants, which they use to suspended in the air by bungee anthem of a generation wrapped in Doctor Strange (Benedict one with the Force, and the Force is cords. My life goals feel so sell us trinkets on Amazon, targeted a semi-indie flick both culturally Cumberbatch) and the Guardians of with me,” amount to very satisfying fake news on Facebook or sexbots insignificant in the presence of such relevant and devastating. the Galaxy confronting Thanos, cinema indeed. mighty iconography. with hearts of indifferent aggres- while the Black Panther (Chadwick sion. Boseman), Winter Soldier “Logan” (Sebastian Stan), Cap (Chris

Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett “The Raid: Redemption” The modern superhero film era Johansson) hold off an army of owes much to Fox’s “X-Men” fran- Outriders. One problem: I’m a Prior to raising twins, I frequent- chise. It’s a canonical mess, but at grown man, a father, who shouldn’t ly visited a friend nearby to enjoy the very least it birthed Hugh be throwing on the same single film very dumb fun. In particular, we Jackman’s Wolverine, and this this much. Like I said, my wife’s a turned bad movies into drinking Oscar-nominated sendoff set in a saint. games. On-screen death, drink. dystopian Western drips with emo-

Corny one-liner, drink. Dramatic tion and raw energy. “Logan” (one monologue whilst staring into the of my sons’ namesake) is the most “The Cabin in the horizon, waterfall. brutal family film of the decade. Woods” Creating the rules was more fun than following them, but one film ascends the rest because it wasn’t “Moana” I have an unhealthy obsession terrible at all: Indonesian martial with horror films. My own dull arts actioner “The Raid.” The rule Forget “Frozen” or any of the neighbors don’t decorate for that did us in: any time something “Toy Story” sequels. The charm Halloween while my house drips awesome happens, drink. Oh boy, and catchy tunes of “Moana” only with the living dead. So of course, horror-comedy “The Cabin in the Woods,” in all its marvelous absur- dity, deserves top honors. I mean, a pothead saves the day with his trusty metal bong, derivative horror plots occur thanks to chemicals in the air that replace human agency with Jungian archetypes, and even Sigourney Weaver appears during an insane third act that pays tribute to every kind of horror monster: strangers in masks, undead crea- tures, cursed entities, enormous beasts, witches, clowns, robots, aliens and even a merman.

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”

Yes, this is my third superhero film on this list. What of it? In 2016, I earned a Ph.D. in cultural studies, writing about modern photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics superhero film and television. If J.K. Simmons portrays a drill sergeant of a conductor in “Whiplash,” a only this gem arrived a couple film about the tough road to becoming a top-notch musician. years earlier. It supports one of my 24 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Sunday Funday’ dance series continues at The Wallis Edward Cella closes gallery, The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents “Sunday Funday,” a dance series relocates for artist residency which includes a free, family- The Edward Cella Art & the showroom through Sunday, friendly African dance lesson led Architecture gallery closed on March 1. The exhibition fea- by Cameroonian-born dancer and Jan. 4, and will be in residence tures paintings, drawings, pho- choreographer Titus Fotso. at the Thomas Lavin Showroom tographs, ceramics and glass The class, an energetic union of at the Pacific Design Center from a number of artists in a music, dance and tradition, starting on Tuesday, Jan. 14. domestic-like setting. includes accompaniment by live Edward Cella will be avail- The Thomas Lavin drummers and spotlights the able every Tuesday from 10 Showroom is located at 8687 artistry and music of West Africa. a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appoint- Melrose Ave., Suite B310, West “Sunday Funday” will take place ment to meet with visitors and Hollywood. from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, share works from the gallery. For information, call (323)525- Jan. 12 on The Wallis’ outdoor Cella’s “An Artful Life” is 0053, or visit edwardcella.com. Promenade Terrace. free and open to the public in The series will continue with Parker Bent/Dance Sundays: Salsa with Debbie Allen on March 8; Dance Sundays: Hip-Hop on April photo courtesy of The Wallis 12; Story Pirates/Dance Sundays: The “Sunday Funday” dance series is free and open to the public on The Vogue on May 10; Parker Wallis’ outdoor Promenade Terrace. Bent/Dance Sundays: Flamenco on June 14; and Dance Sundays: Salsa with Debbie Allen on July 12. our beautiful Promenade Terrace both programs. Events are free and “The Wallis is deeply committed with a variety of free programs for no reservations are needed. to presenting exceptional and the entire community to enjoy and The Wallis Annenberg Center entertaining family programs that participate in.” for the Performing Arts is located engage and inspire children and Story Pirates and Parker Bent at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, adults of all ages,” said Paul shows are at 11 a.m.; Dance Beverly Hills. For information, Crewes, artistic director for The Sundays run from noon to 2 p.m. call (310)746-4000, or visit Wallis. “Sunday Funday activates The public can attend either or TheWallis.org.

Comedian hosts ‘Dying of Laughter’ podcast launch On Thursday, Jan. 16, actress heart humans with a deceased Alaska Airlines, AwesomenessTV, and comedian Chelsea London parent or sibling. Lloyd is Snapchat, Buzzfeed, Fullscreen, Lloyd will host a podcast launch extremely passionate about this and Verizon go90. Lloyd per- party for “Dying of Laughter” concept, having grown up with formed on a comedic rap team featuring a special discussion two sick parents (ALS and breast and does stand-up around town at about breast cancer with Dr. Erica cancer). She lost her dad to ALS clubs including the Laugh Silver, a genetics counselor and after a 15-year journey and is Factory-Hollywood, The Comedy breast health specialist, and Devin now watching her mom's stage 4 Store Hollywood, The Comedy Sidell, an actress and producer. metastatic breast cancer journey Store La Jolla, Flappers, The Lloyd will serve as moderator. for the second time. “One in eight Alamo and festivals like SF The event will take place from women will develop invasive SketchFest 2019, US Comedy photo by Jeff McLane 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., with the breast cancer in the course of Competition x Golden Artists Ent “An Artful Life” displays the luxury of collecting and living with speaker series and Q&A running their lifetime. Early detection and Semi-Finalist 2019, OC Comedy contemporary art at home. from to 9:30 p.m. Subjects for being aware of your predisposi- Festival | Best of Fest 2018. discussion include BRCA – what tion for this disease can be cru- The event will take place at 7115 it is, how to get tested and why it cial,” said Susan Cymrot, Lloyd’s Melrose Ave. Doors open at 7:30 affects so many Jewish women; mother. Bonus episodes on the p.m. Presale tickets are $15, and breast health tips for women of all podcast include interviews with tickets at the door are $20. ages; and addressing the how’s, grief counselors, funeral direc- To purchase tickets or for infor- Window Sale! when’s and why’s of screening. tors, survivors, previvors, thera- mation, visit Guests will enjoy mingling, light pists, life coaches, oncologists https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dyi bites, cake, wine and a raffle. and genetic counselors. ng-of-laughter-launch-party-an- “Dying of Laughter” with Lloyd was recently appeared on evening-with-dr-erica-silver- Chelsea London Lloyd is a pod- “Schooled” and “Barry,” and has genetics-counselor-breast-health- cast featuring interviews of mil- done dozens of viral sketches, tickets-86987996439, or chel- lennial comedians and funny-at- commercials and parodies for swhoelse.com.

California artist John Millei debuts new solo exhibition wood • vinyl • fiberglass • aluminum On Saturday, Jan. 11, Lowell KEEP THE COLD OUT! Ryan Projects will open “This & That,” the first solo exhibition in Los Angeles by California artist John Millei in 10 years. SALE GOOD 25% OFF The exhibition features new THRU 2019! your first 5 Milgard Windows paintings that bridge formalism and implied figures. Rendered in sweeping brushstrokes and reduced to a few economic ges- tures, viewers can discern faces and hands in the large-scale paintings. Interested in heads and hands not only because those are the tools of the artist, Millei is also depicting loved ones. After decades of exploring subjects and styles, these new paintings pull from his personal experi- ence as a parent. check out our YELP reviews! An opening reception will be photo courtesy of Lowell Ryan Projects held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 11, “Hand Signals” is one of Millei’s oil and flashe canvas pieces on view and the exhibition will be on Expert Free at the exhibition. view to the public for free Installation Estimates through Feb. 22. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lowell Ryan Projects is locat- information, call (323)998-0063, Tuesday through Saturday. ed at 4851 W. Adams Blvd. For or visit lowellryanprojects.com. 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood 323.248.0840 • tashmans.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 January 9, 2020

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on South Santa Monica Boulevard retired modern orthodox rabbi and and joining the Beverly Hills Jewish educator, was the lone can- Voters will make their choice on March 3 Walkers. didate who did not hold an event Rowe described his event as earlier this week. Green said he From page 1 smaller than those of the other can- doesn’t plan to hold any kick-off to know people,” Gordon said. new system in March, forcing vot- all over the community coming didates because it was a brain- events or rallies, calling them “a Gold estimated that more than ers to hit the “more” button to select together and truly, I still am feeling storming session, where he intro- waste of money” because the job of 350 residents attended his event on him on the ballot. out of body from the experience, duced himself to voters and asked City Council member pays less Canon Drive. “The L.A. County registrar because it was truly a magical day,” them what they thought was impor- than the money spent to earn the “We are very lucky to have such seems unconcerned about this Bosse said. tant. On Jan. 6, Rowe said he talked title. a large group of supporters who are despite the obvious issues it raises Bosse said she’s heard from those about a potential cleaning crew for “What do they accomplish at enthusiastic about my plans for the for any election with more than four in attendance that much of her mes- trash in Beverly Hills, having doc- those events? They raise money future of Beverly Hills,” Gold said. candidates. Navigating the new sys- sage “really resonated and reflects tors go to patients so that infectious there. That’s necessary if you’re Gold, who was introduced by for- tem is not only confusing, but also their feelings for Beverly Hills,” diseases won’t be as easily spread running that type of campaign. mer Fire Chief Ralph Mundell, said robs our residents of a fair electoral and on Jan. 6, more than 30 volun- on public transportation and a That’s not necessary for me. I’m the crowd was pleased to hear of his process,” Gold said. teers spent 11 hours walking phone application for parking. doing things differently,” Green plan to build a police substation On Jan. 5, Bosse held her event at Beverly Hills to put up yard signs. “I get at least one great sugges- said. near the La Cienega metro station, the Linden Drive home of Janet “My campaign is very grassroots tion from every conversation I have Instead, he will focus on the and his campaign is flourishing so Salter, widow of former Beverly and very hometown. Friends are with residents. To me, that’s a suc- upcoming forums and debates far. Hills Mayor Max Salter. calling friends are calling friends. cessful event,” Rowe said in an where he can square off with the “The campaign is going very “At that home, there’s a lot of It’s just been a very positive and email. other candidates, the first of which well. Not only have we exceeded all energy and a lot of hope,” Bosse exciting, upbeat experience with a Rowe added that he is not raising is the Beverly Hills Chamber of of our expectations but we have a said. lot of people who are calling every money for his campaign and has Commerce Candidate Forum on lot of momentum from the commu- Bosse estimated that more than day, asking to be part of the cam- promised to limit his campaign Jan. 21. There, Green said, he can nity behind us,” Gold said. 500 people attended her event, paign and volunteer,” Bosse said. expenses to $2,000, so fundraising better bring attention to his primary Gold said he and his supporters including local leaders like state Technologist Robin Rowe, who rallies aren’t necessary for him. issues: the needs of seniors in are frustrated, however, that his Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica). serves on the city’s Technology “By not focusing on fundraising, Beverly Hills, interfaith relation- name will be the only one on the “There was so much excitement Committee, held a campaign event I have time to be the best represen- ships between churches and syna- second page of candidates when and enthusiasm and just a true sense on the morning of Jan. 6, meeting tative,” Rowe added. gogues in the city and bringing voters use Los Angeles County’s of community. We had people from with residents at Le Pain Quotidien Rowe said he will hold similar medical marijuana to Beverly Hills. events every Monday morning, first “I have very specific concerns at 8:30 a.m. at Whole Foods, locat- that the other candidates are not ed at 239 N. Crescent Drive, then addressing. The voters will agree with the Beverly Hills Walkers at 9 with me or not. We’ll find that out. Ryu-backed law helps LAPD stop parties a.m. It’s important for me to get the mes- From page 1 Rabbi Sidney “Simcha” Green, a sage out to the voters,” Green said. tems – and illegal parking, which “When we passed the Party with the LAPD, which Lurie said is could get bad enough to block roads House Ordinance in 2018, this was “key” to fixing the issue. and prevent emergency vehicles the goal – effective enforcement “There are a bunch of short-term Schiff has ‘several concerns’ from navigating the hills. against chronic party houses to rental platforms, and we’re receiv- Ryu spokesman Mark Pampanin keep neighborhoods safe,” Ryu ing good cooperation from many of said the party house ordinance has said. “For far too long, home-shar- them,” Lurie said. about potential war with Iran empowered police to improve the ing has been misused to turn resi- Pampanin said with the LAPD lives of those who live in the dential homes into de facto night- and short-term lodging services On Dec. 3, Rep. Adam Schiff with our allies and making Hollywood Hills. According to the clubs – putting our fire-prone hill- help, the law can do what it was (D-Calif.), the chairman of the progress towards modifying city’s rules regarding short-term sides at risk. I’m glad to see the new designed to do, “keep these neigh- House Permanent Select Iran’s belligerent behavior, lodging services, owners can’t rent law being put to use and a new day borhoods safe and not allow people Committee on Intelligence, said Americans could have confi- out their properties if there are for party house enforcement.” to run private homes in residential he had “several concerns about dence that this latest U.S. strike pending citations, and if a property Lurie said since 2018 law, he has neighborhoods like a nightclub on the increasing prospect of war would make us safer. But if there receives multiple citations, that noticed an improvement regarding the Sunset Strip.” with Iran” after he was briefed on is some broad strategy at work, home could be suspended or ulti- the party houses. The issue still per- To report party houses to Airbnb, the intelligence that led to the administration has yet to mately banned from platforms such sists, but Airbnb and other short- visit Airbnb.com/neighbors. President Donald Trump’s deci- articulate it. More ominously, it as Airbnb and Vrbo. term lodging services are working sion to have Iran’s General has yet to show that ‘maximum Qasem Soleimani killed. pressure’ is doing anything but “There is no question that prompting more dangerous and Soleimani played a leadership deadly responses from Iran and Dodgers spring training tickets now available role in Iran’s malign and deadly increasing the likelihood of full- activity throughout the region for fledged war. rivals of the White Sox and decades,” Schiff said. “At the Schiff said the Trump adminis- Single-game tickets for this the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland same time, his targeted killing tration “owes Congress and the year’s spring training games at Dodgers. The D-backs play at Indians, Colorado Rockies, Kansas Camelback Ranch on Saturday, and the U.S. airstrikes that killed American people answers.” Camelback Ranch-Glendale, which City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Iran-aligned Iraqi militia mem- “Why was the decision to kill is beginning its 12th season as the Feb. 29 against the Dodgers and Oakland Athletics, San Diego Sunday, March 22, against the bers have sharply escalated ten- Soleimani made now, when prior spring home of the Los Angeles Padres, Seattle Mariners and Texas sions with, and are likely to administrations of both parties Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, White Sox. Rangers. The Cubs travel to Glendale to prompt a response from, Iran. We considered the risk of escalation are now on sale. Single-game tickets start at $10 have been on this path of escala- to outweigh the benefits? What is CR-G hosts a 30-game schedule challenge the Dodgers in their per game, and fans can save by pur- spring home opener on Sunday, tion since the unilateral U.S. the broader strategic plan, and in 2020 that features Cactus League chasing single-game tickets in withdrawal from the Iran nuclear why hasn’t the administration baseball daily beginning Saturday, Feb. 23, and the White Sox on advance. Discounts are available Friday, March 13. The Angels visit deal and the administration’s been able to persuade our allies Feb. 22, and concluding Sunday, for active and retired military mem- imposition of sanctions under the of its merits? How does the March 22. The Dodgers and White the Ranch for the White Sox bers, seniors and children 12 and spring debut on Saturday, Feb. 22, maximum pressure campaign, administration intend to deesca- Sox face each other three times in under. followed by Iranian led attacks late and avoid a destructive con- 2020, with the first meeting at 1:05 while the Halos and Dodgers tan- Seniors can stroll the bases fol- gle on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The on U.S. military facilities in Iraq, flict with Iran that is not in our p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24. Their two lowing every Thursday game, and on shipping in the Strait of interests? Will the administration other meetings are the schedule’s Giants visit the Ranch on Tuesday, children can run the bases on Feb. 25, to square off against the Hormuz, on oil infrastructure in commit to coming to Congress to final two Saturdays (March 14 and Sundays. Saudi Arabia and other malevo- seek authorization before taking 21). White Sox, and again on To order single-game tickets Wednesday, March 4, to face the lent Iranian action. any further military action, which The hometown Arizona online, visit dodgers.com/spring, “If the administration had is likely to lead us into war?” Diamondbacks visit CR-G twice, as Dodgers. whitesox.com/spring or camelback- Rounding out the 2020 slate of some broad strategic objective in For information, visit do the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles ranchbaseball.com, or call 800-905- mind or was acting in concert schiff.house.gov. Angels and San Francisco Giants, games at CR-G are appearances by 3315. 26 January 9, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Forum will include Beverly discussion, Q&A session Hills From page 1 Eyal said. movement furthering equity and Glucoft described homeless- safety for women in the entertain- applauds ness, development and transporta- ment industry, according to her tion as the three most pressing campaign website. issue in the local area, and she is Ryu, who is a resident of the decision in hopeful the candidates who are Cahuenga Pass neighborhood, was participating will address those elected to the Los Angeles City photo by Cameron Kiszla issues. Council in 2015, becoming the its favor The candle-lit vigil featured friends and family members of Timothy Levy, a Hollywood resident, is first Korean American member of Dean and Gemmel Moore, who died in the West Hollywood apart- president of the National Women’s the council and only the second From page 3 ment of Ed Buck. Political Caucus for the L.A. Metro Asian American on the council in area and helps recruit, train and the city’s history. According to his Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli. elect pro-choice, pro-ERA women campaign website, Ryu has The jury ruled there was no Alleged Buck victims to local, state and federal positions, focused on transparency in city discrimination, but statements according to her campaign website. government and campaign finance made by the chief qualified as She is a member of the Writers reform, as well as programs to harassment. In Dec. 2018, the pursuing civil suit Guild of America West and volun- improve quality of life in the com- city reached a $2.3-million teers with the Planned Parenthood munity. Prior to running for office, settlement with former From page 1 Advocacy Project and other activist Ryu worked for Kedren Beverly Hills Police groups. She is a member of the Community Health Center, the Department Capt. Mark those he loved what they most system, Buck’s alleged victims Democrats for Neighborhood second largest mental health Rosen, who claimed he was needed to hear. Laura Petersen, are also seeking financial com- Action, Heart of Los Angeles provider in Los Angeles County, discriminated and retaliated another friend of Dean, added pensation, said attorney Hussain Democrats and Stonewall and previously was a social ser- against by Spagnoli because that Dean “was a beautiful Turk. Democrats. Levy also serves on the vices deputy for former Los of his age and religion. The human being, a flawed, beautiful Turk, who said he is represent- Los Angeles Library Foundation Angeles County Supervisor city issued a statement at the being.” ing nine alleged victims on a pro board. Yvonne Braithwaite-Burke. time that the settlement was “Tim brought a lot of love and bono basis, encouraged those Raman, a Silver Lake resident, is Because of limited space, reached based on a recom- joy to all of us. And personally who have the means to visit jus- an urban planner and community Glucoft is asking people who plan mendation by the city’s insur- for me, he was just my crazy tice4gemmel.org to give to the advocate who has worked for the to attend to RSVP by visiting ance company. Rosen retired brother,” Petersen said. legal fight against Buck. City Administrative Officer in Los cd4.eventbrite.com. The Greenway after the settlement was Petersen and other speakers “If you can’t donate resources, Angeles. She was among the Court Theater is located at 544 N. reached. also renewed their call for justice please continue to talk about this founders of the SELAH Fairfax Ave. For information, visit Calls to Weller’s attorney for Buck, who goes to trial on case,” Turk said. “Please contin- Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, facebook.com/events/5556906018 were not returned. Aug. 4. ue to talk about it with your which was created in 2017 and pro- 29856. “Nobody deserves to die the friends, and with your family and vides outreach, meals and resources way that Gemmel and Tim died. with the politicians who should for homeless individuals in the Los Nobody deserves to be taken have held Ed Buck accountable a Feliz, Silver Lake and Atwater from the people that love them in long time ago but did not because Village neighborhoods. During the Schiff says new Ukraine that way. And that man, [Ed] of his money. Continue to talk past year, she served as executive Buck … he has got to go down,” about this case because it’s director of Time’s Up Petersen said. important, because black lives Entertainment, a women’s rights documents incriminate Trump Outside of the criminal justice matter.” On Jan. 2, U.S. Rep. Adam the United States’ national secu- Schiff (D-Calif.), the chairman of rity. the House Permanent Select “The White House cannot Cedars-Sinai study finds widespread acid reflux Committee on Intelligence, argue that the aid was held for released a statement after report- any reason other than to pressure Gastroesophageal reflux disease, ing revealed new and important Ukraine into helping the presi- a digestive disorder that causes documents that further expose dent’s reelection efforts, and at heartburn and other uncomfortable the details of President Donald the same time conceal documents symptoms, may affect nearly a third Trump’s decision to withhold and information that contradict of U.S. adults each week, and most military aid to Ukraine. any after-the-fact efforts to justi- of those who take certain popular “As part of our impeachment fy the unjustifiable. The Senate medications for it still have symp- inquiry, the House subpoenaed cannot hold a fair trial without toms, according to a new Cedars- these very documents,” Schiff insisting on documents it knows Sinai study. said. “From their deeply incrimi- the White House possesses that Also known as acid reflux, nating character, we can now see contradict any claimed defense GERD is caused by gastric acid why they were concealed: They of the president’s misconduct. from the stomach flowing back up directly corroborate witnesses “Second, the documents into a person’s food pipe, or esoph- who testified that military aid to undermine any claim that the agus. This backup can happen when Ukraine was withheld at the hold on military aid was ordered the lower esophageal sphincter, a direction of the president and that by the president for some muscle that briefly opens to let food the White House was informed unknown but legitimate reason. into the stomach and closes to take doing so may violate the law. The Under the Impoundment Control food inside, relaxes too often or too Illustration by Getty/courtesy of Cedars-Sinai administration did not want Act, the administration had an long. Besides causing the burning More than a third of U.S. adults might experience acid reflux every week, Congress to find out why. obligation to inform Congress. sensation in the throat and chest according to a new Cedars-Sinai study. “The disclosure of these But the documents show a com- known as heartburn, GERD can incriminating documents rein- pelling desire to prevent damage tissues and cause food to be were taking drugs for it. zole (Nexium), omeprazole magne- forces the need for all of these Congress from finding out. If regurgitated. “Our study is among the largest sium (Prilosec) and omeprazole and materials to be produced, and there was a legitimate reason to For their research, published last and most diverse population-based sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid), can that a fair trial in the Senate can- place the hold and there was no month in the journal studies on gastrointestinal symptoms have undesirable side effects, not take place without them. If concern about violating the law, Gastroenterology, investigators ever conducted,” said Dr. Brennan according to the Food and Drug they are not produced, the Senate they would have told Congress. conducted an online survey of more Spiegel, director of Cedars-Sinai’s Administration. and the American people must But of course, they did not, since than 71,000 people age 18 or over Health Service Research, professor The survey also indicated that ask, what else is the president the whole point of the aid freeze across the U.S., asking them if they of medicine and corresponding certain categories of people, includ- hiding?” was to coerce Ukraine into inter- experienced specific GERD symp- author of the journal article. ing younger people, women, Schiff said the documents con- fering in our election to help the toms and how often, and if they The investigators conducted their Latinos and people with irritable tain “several important take- president. nationwide survey in 2015 using bowel syndrome or Crohn’s dis- aways.” “Finally, the documents dis- Answers From Page 22 MyGiHealth, a mobile app that ease, were less likely to respond to “First, it is clear that the closed [on Jan. 2] only represent asked respondents to select any proton pump inhibitors. administration redacted highly a small subset of the documents symptoms they had experienced in “Given the significant effect of incriminating information, that we subpoenaed. Unless the the past week or “ever experienced” GERD on quality of life for mil- including an Aug. 30 email by administration ceases its cover and rank the severity. lions of Americans, further research OMB Associate Director up by providing the documents, An important feature of the new and development of new therapies Michael Duffey indicating that the American people will have no study was its finding that more than are needed to help patients whose the president personally directed choice but to conclude that the half of GERD patients who took disease does not respond to proton- the hold to continue,” Schiff said. additional documents and wit- popular over-the-counter drugs pump inhibitors,” said Spiegel, who “This was after the hold became ness testimony are similarly known as proton pump inhibitors, also directs the Cedars-Sinai Center public and Secretary Esper, incriminating. If they were not, designed to reduce the amount of for Outcomes Research and Secretary Pompeo and National the President would turn them acid in the stomach, still reported Education. Security Advisor Bolton report- over and let the witnesses testi- persistent symptoms. Long-term Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 edly encouraged the president to fy.” use of these drugs, which include Beverly Blvd. For information, visit release the military assistance For information, visit lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomepra- cedars-sinai.org. because it was in the interests of schiff.house.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 January 9, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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