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Volume 27 No. 18 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities May 4, 2017 Missed Target: Hollywood Clearing the air Beverly Hills smoking ordinance goes into effect May 5 storen in limbo after ruling Plaintiff wants empty retail structure replaced n     changes in 2012, allowing construc- Officials hope to limit tion to begin. The building has secondhand smoke by The unfinished Target store at the remained incomplete since 2014, corner of Sunset Boulevard and when Judge Richard L. Fruin Jr. prohibiting idle inhalation Western Avenue in Hollywood will ruled in favor of the La Mirada       remain on hold indefinitely after a Neighborhood Association in the Los Angeles County Superior Court first of two lawsuits filed over zoning While lawmakers continue to judge ruled in favor of a homeown- changes, halting construction of the ease marijuana use into society, ers group that sued the city and three-story structure. restrictions on tobacco continue to Target over zoning changes. The La Mirada Neighborhood go in the opposite direction in a Target filed its application for the Association’s original lawsuit con- growing effort to promote healthi- project in 2008 and the Los Angeles tended the 74-foot project was much er living. City Council approved zoning See Target page 26 Six months after California vot- ers supported an additional tax on tobacco products, the city of Beverly Hills takes the effort a step further by prohibiting smok- ing within 20 feet of open-air din- ing, as well as in the public right- of-way, such as sidewalks, alley- photo by Gregory Cornfield ways and streets, except while A man who declined to share his name blows a puff of smoke from his vape passing by. The ordinance, which device on Wednesday. On Friday, he would be in violation of city code. goes into effect May 5, includes e- cigarettes and marijuana. the ordinance, and help curb open-air dining, as well as in On Wednesday, Mayor Lili smoking in the city in general. parks, and at outdoor events, at the Bosse – who supported the “We don’t want people smoking farmers’ market, in outdoor ser- changes as part of her and congregating,” she said. vice lines such as a theater box photo by Edwin Folven #bhhealthycity campaign – said The new ordinance strengthens office and public and private The future of the unfinished Target store is in doubt after a judge ruled in favor the city council wanted to address the city’s existing regulations that plazas. of a neighborhood association that sued the city and Target over the project. secondhand smoke by approving prohibit smoking within 5 feet of See Beverly Hills page 26 Local groups seek to intervene nMay Day means more as laborers mount offensive Organizers of past in Griffith Park entrance case marches unite around n trailhead. But it also ruled that the common opposition Sunset Ranch city “unreasonably and unduly       Hollywood Stables have interfered” with the land by increasing pedestrian traffic and right-of-way agreement having city officials turn away Labor unions, immigrants’ rights 
  advocates, minority groups, Sunset Ranch customers. LGBTQ community members, fem- Representatives from the groups inists, religious leaders, climate Three local organizations filed a that filed the motion – Friends of action proponents and more: the motion in Los Angeles County Griffith Park, Griffith J. Griffith policies of President Donald J. Superior Court on May 1 to inter- Charitable Trust and Los Feliz Trump have prompted a diverse vene in a lawsuit that has resulted Oaks Homeowners Association – group of people in Los Angeles to in the closure of a popular said they want the city to maintain take action, but not because they photo by Gregory Cornfield Hollywood Sign access point. public access at the Beachwood City officials announced in support him. Demonstrators gathered near MacArthur Park before marching to City Hall on entrance. March that a popular route com- “The hope is that we gain stand- “Regardless of who is in the Monday to express opposition to new policies from the White House. White House today, no man will monly used by hikers that begins ing in the case so we can have ever change the values of who we from MacArthur Park to City Hall Day grew in popularity in Los near Beachwood Drive would some say and find a way that we are as a great state,” said California on Monday for the annual May Day Angeles as a way to highlight the close on April 18. The decision can continue public access,” said Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de rally for worker’s rights. But this contributions immigrants – who was a result of a lawsuit filed Gerry Hans, vice president of sci- Leon. “Today, I see Irish Americans, year’s “Resist” march was as much make up a significant portion of the against the city by Sunset Ranch ence and conservation for the non- Jewish Americans, Armenian about opposition to Trump’s policies workforce – make in the United Hollywood Stables. profit Friends of Griffith Park. Americans, Mexican Americans, as it was about advocating for the States. Over the years in Los The property occupied by the Following a preliminary injunc- Salvadorans, African Americans, equal treatment of immigrant labor- Angeles, it has become a day to ranch had a right-of-way agree- tion order from the court, the city Asian Americans, Korean ers. protest proposed anti-immigration ment from 1940. Earlier this year, agreed to a stipulation that ordered Americans, everyone united togeth- Traditionally celebrated as laws, government raids or voter reg- the court ruled that the right of way the permanent closure of pedestri- er.” International Workers’ Day, or a did not give Sunset Ranch exclu- an access from Beachwood Thousands of Angelenos marched “Day Without an Immigrant,” May See May Day page 26 sive usage of land adjacent to the See Griffith Park page 26 2 May 4, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

time housekeeper. Showtimes are 8 about project details. Admission is The Smiths p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., free. 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Sunday. Advance tickets are $25; $30 Second Floor. members.beverly- at the door. 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. hillschamber.com. PhotoMr. Musichead Exhibit Gallery presents the yes-virginia.eventbrite.com. exhibit “The Smiths-Photos by Nalinee Darmrong 1985-1986” open- ing on Thursday, May 4. Darmrong’s Mother’s Day photographs capture the energy of the LegalVolunteer attorneysClinic from the Beverly band during performances and chron- Luncheon Benefit Hills Bar Association Barristers will The Associates for Breast and Prostate icles members off-stage and behind answer legal questions during a free Cancer Studies is holding its annual the scenes. An opening reception runs clinic on Saturday, May 6 from 10 “Mother’s Day Luncheon & from 7 to 10 p.m. on May 4. 7420 W. a.m. to noon in the Elm Room at Boutique” on Wednesday, May 10 at Sunset Blvd. (323)876-0042, mrmu- Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. Small the Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly sichead.com. claims, wills and trusts, business dis- Hills. Actress, model and television putes, consumer law and landlord-ten- host Brooke Burke-Charvet, and Chaz ant law will be discussed. 471 S. Dean, creator of WEN Hair & Body Roll Over Roxbury Dr. (310)601-2422, Care and owner of the Chas Dean bhba.org. Studio, will receive Achievement Awards. The event benefits research at BeethovenChamber music fans are invited to the the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Providence Saint John’s Health (LACO) West Coast premiere of John McLaren 720S Center. Luxury boutiques begin at Adams’ “Roll Over Beethoven” on 10:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the LaunchThe Petersen Automotive Museum is and awards at noon. Tickets are $150. Moss Theater in Santa Monica. The partnering with McLaren Beverly 300 S. Doheny Drive. (323)904-4400, program features LACO music direc- Hills to host the abcjw.com. tor Jeffrey Kahane as piano soloist launch of the new and commentator for the Beethoven- McLaren 720S themed program, which also features during a special the composer’s Piano Trio in B-flat Beverly Hills event on major, “Archduke,” composed in photo courtesy of Monique Madrid Saturday, May 6 1811. Tickets start at $56. 3131 Tomorrow 2022 Join host Monique Madrid and Comet the Pup for the comedy show “2 at 7 p.m. The The Beverly Hills Chamber of Olympic Blvd. (213)622 7001, Commerce is hosting “Beverly Hills laco.org. Girls 1 Pup” on Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at Tailwagger’s Pet Store in event includes a Tomorrow 2022: A Vision for the Hollywood. The lineup includes comedians Michael Kosta, Melanie bar, hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, raffle and Future,” presented by the city of Maras, Sharon Houston and Joe Kwazala. Additionally, a psychic will more. Tickets are $20. 6060 Wilshire Blvd, (323)930-2277, petersen.org. Beverly Hills, on Wednesday, May Book Sale give readings for dogs in the audience. The show is a benefit for The 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wallis Book lovers can find rarities and bar- Tailwaggers’s Foundation, a nonprofit that provides funding for organiza- Annenberg Center for the Performing gains at the John C. Fremont Library’s tions that treat sick and injured animals. Tickets are $7. 1929 N. Bronson Arts. Participants include Nigel book sale on Friday, May 5 from Ave. 2girls1pupshow.com. Le Salon De Lythgoe, of Nigel Lythgoe noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 Productions; Anastasia Soare, of from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, DVDs, MusiquesLe Salon De Musiques invites guests Anastasia Beverly Hills; Gunnar audio books and videos will also be “Maven of Modernism: Galka to “Love & Nostalgia,” a chamber Peterson, of Gunnar Gym Design; offered. 6121 Melrose Ave. (323)962- Scheyer in California.” The film music program on Sunday, May 7 at comedian and actress Amanda Cerny; 3521. Jazz lovers at areLACMA invited to a perfor- “Morocco” will be shown on Friday, 4 p.m. in the Dorothy Chandler Jacob Jonas, artistic director of mance by the May 5, followed by “The Blue Angel” Pavilion. The “Masters Rediscovered” the Jacob Jonas The Company; and Dr. Christian Jacob on May 12, “Dishonored” on May 19 classical music performance cele- Clive Svendsen, director of the Board Trio on Friday, Madama Butterfly and “Shanghai Express” on May 26. brates the music of Samuel Barber, of Governors Regenerative Medicine Arena Cinelounge Sunset presents the May 5 at 6 p.m. at All of the films were produced in the Rebecca Clarke and Amy Beach. Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical first event in its “Food and Film” the Los Angeles 1930s and star Marlene Dietrich. Von Audience members will enjoy French Center. General admission tickets start series on Friday, May 5 with a pre- County Museum Sternberg jointly sponsored four exhi- champagne and a buffet. General at $125; $90 for chamber members. sentation of the Royal Opera House of Art. Pianist and bitions in Los Angeles with Scheyer admission is $85; $45 for students. 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd. mem- production of Puccini’s “Madama composer Jacob in the 1930s. Showtimes are 6 p.m. 135 N. Grand Ave. (310)498-0257, bers.beverlyhillschamber.com. Butterfly.” Food prepared by Ciabatta gained widespread exposure as co- General admission is $12. 411 W. lesalondemusiques.com. Bar will be served at 5:30 p.m., fol- leader, arranger and pianist with the Colorado Blvd. (626)449-6840, nor- lowed by a screening at 6:30 p.m. of Tierney Sutton Band and has also tonsimon.org. “Madama Butterfly,” a story of love, enjoyed a career as a solo artist. The JosephMaltese tenor JosephCalleja Calleja will per- betrayal and sacrifice between a performance is part of the “Jazz at Santa Monica form with an orchestra on young Japanese woman and a U.S. LACMA” series. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Wednesday, May naval officer. Admission is $60. 6464 (323)857-6000, lacma.org. Yes,Stan Zimmerman Virginia and Christian BoulevardLearn about the city Projectof Beverly Hills’ 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Blvd. (323)924-1644, are- McLaughlin’s play “Yes, Virginia” Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruc- the Eli and Edythe nascreen.com. has been extended from Friday, May tion project during an outreach meet- Broad Stage in 5 through Sunday, May 14 at the ing on Tuesday, May 9 from 8:30 to Santa Monica. Films of Josef von Studio C Artists theatre in Hollywood. 10 a.m. at the offices of the Beverly Calleja will per- Sternberg Mindy Sterling, who appeared in the Hills Chamber of Commerce. form a tribute to The Norton Simon Museum in “Austin Powers” films and the HBO Additional lane restrictions on Santa tenor Mario Pasadena presents films by director series, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” stars Monica Boulevard are anticipated in Lanza. Tickets start at start at $80. 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City officials and project devel- opers cut the ribbon yesterday for the new Movietown Square project on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. The mixed-use project located at Poinsettia Place was created by AvalonBay Communities and the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation. It features three, six-story buildings, with 77 photo by Richard Settle units of affordable housing for Duran (left) and Heilman were re-elected to the West Hollywood seniors in a building facing Santa City Council in March. Monica Boulevard, and 294 mar- ket-rate apartments in the other buildings. Ground-level retail space West Hollywood City Council is also included, and a Trader Joe’s market, which was formerly locat- photo by Edwin Folven ed at the former Movietown Square reorganization and installation The Movietown Square project has been completed on Santa Monica site, reopened in the new project. On Monday, May 15, the city of West Hollywood will install Boulevard in West Hollywood, bringing market-rate and affordable One additional tenant, Wells Fargo, Councilmen John Heilman and John J. Duran as Mayor and Mayor has opened a branch at the site, and senior housing to the city. Pro Tem, respectively. more retail shops are expected ing a taller project. AvalonBay pur- Movietown Square also features a The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers at soon. chased the property in 2012 and plaza, community walkway and 635 N. San Vicente Blvd. “The exciting part is we have moved forward with a mid-rise, six- other amenities. The market-rate A special reception will follow immediately afterward on the affordable units for older adults on level building. portion is also open and accepting second floor of the library. limited incomes,” said West “We are really happy,” Janda said. tenants in studio to three-bedroom Validated parking will be provided in the adjacent five-story Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister. “First off, it’s providing much-need- units, Janda said. structure. “And Trader Joe’s is coming back. ed housing for West Hollywood. It’s It’s great when we have a neighbor- also located close to employment hood-serving business in one of and studios. It’s nice to have housing these projects.” close to jobs. It cuts down on traffic.” AvalonBay senior vice president Janda added that Movietown of development Mark Janda said he Square is located on a major trans- is excited about the new project in portation corridor near other new West Hollywood, which was more housing developments and shop- than a decade in the making. The ping at Santa Monica Boulevard site formerly featured multiple and La Brea Avenue, further small shops, a Trader Joe’s market enhancing the neighborhood’s and the Yukon Mining Co. restau- walkability. The senior housing rant. portion of the project is already The former owner, Casden occupied, said Jennifer Alkire, Properties, initially proposed build- senior planner for West Hollywood.

Court hearings begin for former West Hollywood council deputy

The first hearing in the case filed harassment and other unlawful against the city of West Hollywood activity by councilmembers John by former City Council deputy Duran, John Heilman and Fran Michelle Rex was postponed from Solomon, and Ms. Rex’s subse- Monday to Wednesday. City offi- quent support of, and truthful testi- cials were not able to comment or mony regarding Mr. Owens’ com- provide details by press time. plaints,” read a letter by attorneys The case will be the latest representing Rex and Owens. episode in a saga that started with Rex’s case will be heard by a an investigation into eavesdropping jury. Requests to Rex and her attor- and misconduct of two other former neys were not answered before deputies, and has so far resulted in press time. the overhaul of the deputy system The city did not admit guilt in the and $525,000 in settlements paid by case with Owens, but agreed to pay the city. him and his lawyers $500,000 in Last year, Rex filed a lawsuit that February 2016. alleges she was fired from her posi- Solomon also filed a claim tion in retaliation for her coopera- against the city in 2015, alleging tion in a separate case involving defamation, intentional inflicting of former deputies Ian Owens and emotional distress and a hostile Fran Solomon. work environment, among other Owens alleged that Solomon reports of mistreatment by solicited campaign donations for Councilman John D’Amico. The Councilman John Heilman while at city of West Hollywood in July City Hall. However, to collect that 2016 agreed to pay Solomon and information, Owens allegedly her lawyers $25,000 after she eavesdropped on Solomon. agreed to drop all claims of harass- After Owens was placed on paid ment. City Attorney Mike Jenkins administrative leave pending an said she dropped those claims in a investigation into his claims, he “global resolution” in which neither alleged Councilman John Duran sex- party has made any admission of ually harassed him, and made inap- liability to “make our peace.” propriate advancements “well over” Additionally, according to a sep- 100 times during his employment. arate lawsuit filed by City Hall In 2015, the City Council voted employee Brendan Rome, city offi- to dissolve the deputy position, ter- cials terminated his employment minating employment of Owens, and continued to punish him after Solomon and Rex. he was reinstated in the time since “[By eliminating the deputy sys- he testified in the Owens lawsuit in tem], the city council inexplicably 2015. Earlier this year, Jenkins said ignored red flag warnings that this the city denies Rome’s allegations vote was engineered in retaliation that he was fired due to his involve- for Mr. Owens’ complaints about ment with prior litigation. 4 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Policen seek man whoSaturday, allegedly April 29 between tried 4:50 and to drove kidnap away when thechild witness Incident reported and 5:10 p.m. in a residential neigh- confronted him. in residential borhood south of Wilshire The man was described as Boulevard between Robertson and Hispanic, 30 to 40 years old, neighborhood La Cienega boulevards. The wit- approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall in Beverly Hills ness reported the incident two days with an average build and dark hair. after it occurred. Police did not pro- He was wearing a black T-shirt,
  vide details about why there was a black pants and a red baseball cap. delay in reporting the incident. The vehicle was described as a The Beverly Hills Police The witness saw an unknown charcoal grey, four-door Honda Department is investigating a report man approach a female child who Accord with tinted windows. that a witness made about a suspi- was playing outside her residence. Police declined to release further photo courtesy of BHPD cious incident in late April involv- The man allegedly attempted to details for the child’s protection. The vehicle that crashed into four storefronts in Beverly Hills is a ing a man who may have attempted usher the child into his vehicle. Anyone with information is asked black Mercedes-Benz R-Class SUV. to kidnap a female child. The witness said there was no to contact detectives with the Authorities received the report on physical contact between the man Beverly Hills Police Department at May 1 about the incident on and the child. He entered his vehicle (310)285-2125. Driver who crashed into stores Brush fire blackens 1.5 acres in the Hollywood Hills
  Firefighters saved two resi- guished at 12:13 p.m. isn wanted for vandalisminvestigating it as a deliberate act dences near the hillside blaze at “Beverly Hills Fire Department Four businesses of vandalism.” Personnel from the Beverly Hills 1728 Monte Cielo Court, just west arrived shortly before us and held were targeted The suspect was driving a Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire of Coldwater Canyon Drive near down the flames,” Humphrey said. black Mercedes-Benz R-Class Department and Los Angeles Franklin Canyon Park. Los “Firefighters protected the struc- in Beverly Hills SUV with white paper license County Fire Department extin- Angeles Fire Department tures, which were not damaged at
  plates with black lettering. guished a 1.5-acre brush fire that spokesman Brian Humphrey said all. There were no injuries.” Images of the vehicle were cap- erupted on Monday in the the fire was reported at approxi- Humphrey said the cause of the A driver who crashed his vehi- tured by security cameras and Hollywood Hills. mately 11:33 a.m. and extin- fire is under investigation. cle into the facades of four busi- released by police. The driver nesses in Beverly Hills on April was described as a white man, 20 28 is being sought by police in to 25 years old with a thin build. what authorities called an unusu- He was wearing a black hooded al instance of vandalism. sweatshirt and black baseball Authorities warn about auto insurance scams The incidents occurred at hat. The Los Angeles County District save drivers money on auto insur- number, which can be verified by approximately 1:45 a.m. in the Albanese declined to release Attorney’s Office is warning the ance. People apply for a policy and visiting insurance.ca.gov. 300 and 400 block of North the names of the businesses tar- public about an insurance scam start paying insurance premiums, Consumers are also warned to ask Rodeo Drive, and the 100 block geted and said the damage was promising consumers discounted only to find out later there is no which company will provide cover- of South Rodeo Drive. The busi- fixed shortly after the incident. auto insurance rates. insurance policy. age. Consumers can then call the nesses were not located next to Nothing was stolen. The fraud is generally perpetrated Consumers are warned to get the company directly to verify that the each other, and the motive “[The damage] was basically by people who leave flyers on name of the person selling the insur- agent is who they claim to be. For remains unclear, said Lt. to the storefronts. The glass can parked vehicles claiming they can ance and their insurance license information, visit da.lacounty.gov. Elisabeth Albanese, of the be quite expensive to replace,” Beverly Hills Police Albanese added. “The threshold Department. for vandalism is if it’s exceeding “Based on the pattern, it does $400, it’s a felony. It does appear appear the purpose was to cause to be [a felony].” damage. They were at three sep- The vehicle was last seen dri- arate boutiques along Rodeo, ving away on Wilshire and the fourth location was an Boulevard. office building [at Rodeo Drive Anyone with information is and Wilshire Boulevard]. They asked to call investigators with are still investigating whether the Beverly Hills Police there is a connection. We are Department at (310)285-2125.

Lawsuit alleges company

defraudedThe United States has Medicareintervened increased the payments it received and filed a complaint in a lawsuit from Medicare. In particular, the against UnitedHealth Group Inc. lawsuit contends that UnitedHealth alleging it obtained inflated risk funded chart reviews conducted by adjustment payments based on HealthCare Partners, one of the untruthful and inaccurate informa- largest providers of services to tion about the health status of bene- UnitedHealth beneficiaries in ficiaries enrolled in its largest California, to increase the risk Medicare Advantage Plan – UHC adjustment payments received from of California. the Medicare Program for benefi- A civil complaint filed on May 1 ciaries under the care of HealthCare follows the government’s interven- Partners. However, UnitedHealth tion in February in United States ex allegedly ignored information from rel. Poehling v. UnitedHealth the chart reviews about invalid Group. Inc., a related case in Los diagnoses and thus avoided repay- Angeles that also alleges ing Medicare money to which it UnitedHealth defrauded the was not entitled. Medicare Program. The govern- The “whistleblower” lawsuit was ment is scheduled to file a com- filed by James Swoben, a former plaint in the Poehling case no later employee of Senior Care Action than May 16. Network (SCAN) Health Plan and a UnitedHealth is the nation’s consultant to the risk adjustment largest Medicare Advantage industry. The lawsuit, United States Organization, with more than 50 ex rel. Swoben v. Secure Horizons, Medicare Advantage and drug pre- et al., was filed under the qui tam scription plans providing benefits to provisions of the False Claims Act, millions of Medicare beneficiaries. which permit private parties to sue UnitedHealth receives a monthly on behalf of the United States for payment from Medicare for each false claims for government funds beneficiary. and to receive a share of recovery. The complaint alleges that The False Claims Act permits the UnitedHealth knowingly disregard- government to intervene in such a ed information about beneficiaries’ lawsuit, as it has done in part, in this medical conditions, which case. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 4, 2017 Superior Court ruling favors Lytton Savings building n L.A. Conservancy wants 8150 Sunset project to incorporate historic bank On April 25, the Los Angeles “And now that can happen ing’s demolition. Superior Court ruled in favor of the here,” he said in a statement. Gordon Hart, attorney with Paul Los Angeles Conservancy in its “Blending old and new is the wave Hastings LLP, said the city will need public interest lawsuit to stop the of the future in Los Angeles.” to make new findings in order for demolition of the Lytton Savings The court’s ruling found that the project to proceed, particularly to building, which is currently a because the city’s approval of the prove that the preservation of the Chase Bank. Lytton Savings building’s demoli- Lytton Savings bank is infeasible. Now a designated historic-cul- tion violated the California He said the EIR is set and the city tural monument, the 1960 building Environmental Quality Act will not have to complete another at 8150 Sunset Blvd. was proposed (CEQA), the project approval must EIR. He said the court upheld for demolition as part of a mixed- be set aside. Under CEQA, a pro- Townscape Partners’ position and use development designed by ject must avoid significant impacts every aspect of the city’s approval Frank Gehry. such as the demolition of a historic besides the finding that it was not Linda Dishman, the resource, if the fundamental pro- feasible to preserve the bank. photo by Gregory Cornfield Conservancy’s president and CEO, ject objectives can be met without The Conservancy did not chal- The Chase Bank building stands in the way of Frank Gehry’s 8150 said in a statement that the group is demolition. lenge the adequacy of the project Sunset project. excited Gehry’s project can move The environmental impact EIR. Conservancy attorney Susan forward by incorporating the report (EIR) for the 8150 Sunset Brandt-Hawley said the city coun- City Attorney and Planning for the southwest corner of Sunset Lytton Savings building. Adrian project studied two alternatives cil abused its discretion, and that Department,” said Estevan and Crescent Heights Boulevards, Scott Fine, the Conservancy’s that included the historic building the loss of the Lytton Savings Montemayor, spokesperson for is approximately 330,000 square director of advocacy, said the and determined that they would building would be a “significant Councilman David Ryu, 4th feet, with five structures for com- group has worked with many feasibly accomplish the project. environmental impact.” District. mercial and residential use. The architects and developers to suc- The city later claimed that the “Our office is reviewing the The Lytton Savings building is tallest structure would be 178 feet, cessfully integrate historic places preservation alternatives were not recent court decision and we will approximately 20,000 square feet. and the development would into new development. feasible and approved the build- be discussing next steps with the The 8150 Sunset project, proposed include 229 units. Construction begins at 1311 Cahuenga in Hollywood Construction has started on a 7- structures that will be built on the rate units on month-to-month story mixed-use project with 369 site. rental agreements. residential units and 2,570 square The Los Angeles City Council The height of the new project – feet of commercial space in unanimously approved the project proposed by Rescore Hollywood, Hollywood, called “1311 on Dec. 6, 2016. LLC – will not exceed 110 feet, Cahuenga.” The Department of Building not including rooftop structures. The project is south of De and Safety issued permits for the To approve the project, the city Longpre Avenue at 1310-1332 N. demolition of two office build- amended its code to change the Cole Ave., with 1311-1347 N. ings, an auto repair facility, sur- zone classifications of the area. Cahuenga Blvd. to the east, and face parking lots, one single-fam- The project will include at least 6401-6423 W. Fountain Ave. to ily residence and a three-unit 20 on-site affordable units for at the south. The 6400 block of West apartment building – which was least 55 years, as well as 13 photo by Edwin Folven Homewood Avenue runs between occupied last year with market- See Cahuenga page 26 The L.A. City Council approved the 1311 Cahuenga project in December. 6 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Mid City West to recognize underrepresented Hoops 4 Hope comes to West L.A. The Westside Jewish will officiate each game. group in the community in June Community Center will host Participants can register as teams   
  Hoops 4 Hope, a charitable three- or as individuals. All teams are on-three men’s basketball tourna- encouraged to send family mem- ment, on May 7 at 3 p.m. bers and colleagues links to their The Mid City West Community The event benefits Ateres sponsorship pages. Council took the first steps toward Avigail, a volunteer-driven organi- Attendees who become sponsors recognizing an underrepresented zation dedicated to assisting and of Ateres Avigail will receive group in its community at an supporting Jews in Los Angeles access to snacks and dinner from event to be scheduled in June. who are facing medical crises. the family food court that will be The executive council of the The first-place team will get to served throughout the tournament. Mid City West Community play a game against Los Angeles Attendees who donate $500 or Council unanimously voted at its Lakers players Metta World Peace, more will be entered into a raffle for May 2 meeting to allocate a pre- Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle. a Palm Springs kosher vacation liminary $400 budget for the Second-place winners will get to sit package; donors who register with event, which could be part of a courtside at a Lakers game, third- the gold and platinum packages series of similar gatherings place winners will receive a trip to ($360 and $500, respectively) will throughout the city. Europe, fourth-place winners will be eligible to win a Palm Springs “We’re always trying to reach receive an electric bike and fifth- vacation. out to new groups,” said Scott photo by Luke Harold place winners will receive front Other sponsorship levels are row Clippers tickets. Bronz ($180), Silver ($250) and Epstein, Mid City West Mid City West businesses, including the ones in Fairfax Village, could Community Council chair, before Each team will play a three- Emerald ($1,000). benefit from the proposed event. the council’s Tuesday night meet- game preliminary round. Then each Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is ing. team that wins at least two out of among the local sponsors. Mid City West would co-host borhood councils. Canter, of Canter’s Deli, and com- three games will advance to a sin- For information and to register, the event with the city’s The executive council also dis- munity activist Ruth Williams. gle elimination playoff round. The sponsor a player or team, or make a Department of Neighborhood cussed the Russian population The organization has worked to tournament will last approximately general donation, visit ateresavi- Empowerment, which provides residing in its northern territory, keep streets clean and crime-free. three hours. Professional referees gail.org. operational support to certified near West Hollywood, and its The city of Los Angeles has neighborhood councils. Los senior citizen population as other also held similar types of events to Angeles has 96 neighborhood possibilities for local groups that honor different segments of the councils with potentially more to could be recognized. local population. City officials come, according to the city. Epstein also mentioned young this year declared May 2 as “Fresh Each one represents an average people as another possibility. Mid Off the Boat Day,” a reference to a of 38,000 Angelenos and receives City West’s board doesn’t have popular ABC sitcom, as part of the an approximately $37,000 stipend any “20-somethings,” he said. nation’s month-long recognition of public funding to support Across the street from the exec- of the contributions Asian Pacific events and programming. utive council’s meeting room in Americans have made to the Neighborhood Empowerment is the National Council of Jewish country. looking to host similar events ded- Women Los Angeles building on Other events by neighborhood icated to underrepresented groups Fairfax Avenue, young people councils in the past have included in each neighborhood council. were lining up almost two hours community festivals, creations of Much of the planning, including early for a weekly poetry open community gardens and holiday the venue and the exact group in mic at the Greenway Court toy giveaways. photo courtesy of Google Maps the community to be recognized, Theatre. But local governments will be determined. But during the throughout the country have had a executive council’s discussion, more difficult time generating that local businesses emerged as a type of engagement by younger frontrunner. segments of the population. John Darnell, Mid City West’s Teenagers also frequent the area’s representative from businesses, especially after school Neighborhood Empowerment, lets out at nearby Fairfax High said many of the local businesses School. are not aware that they have a If Mid City West decides to tar- neighborhood council. Mid City get its local businesses, the event West – which runs along Olympic could mirror efforts by some Boulevard at its southernmost members of the city council to border, and north to West make Los Angeles more business Hollywood, with its western bor- friendly. Councilman Mitch der hugging Beverly Hills and O’Farrell, 13th District, launched running east to La Brea Avenue – an “Open for Business” program boasts some of the more last July with the goal of stream- renowned shopping districts and lining the process for potential eateries for tourists and locals. entrepreneurs to obtain permits “It’s a marathon, not a sprint,” and mitigate the upfront costs of Darnell, a former staffer for opening a small business. Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th The area also benefits from the District, said of the event’s ability Fairfax Business Association, to increase awareness of neigh- founded in 1996 by Jaqueline

WeHo hosts senior month with AARP California The city of West Hollywood Place five-year strategic plan to celebrates seniors each May by improve the quality of life and organizing a series of events to well-being of older adults in the engage its thriving population of city. The city provides an exten- older community members. sive array of services for commu- To kick-off Senior Month in nity members who are seniors. West Hollywood, the city hosted a The scale of needs, though, is reception with AARP California growing. on Monday, May 1. AARP The Aging in Place plan is California executive director designed with a community-based Nancy McPherson and strategic approach to wellness that business operations officer embraces a vision for older adults Michael Murray presented a to remain in their homes as they plaque to the city council at its age, supported by a continuum of meeting on Monday in recogni- services. tion of the city’s leading work as For information about the city an Age-Friendly Community. of West Hollywood’s Aging in In 2016, the city of West Place Strategic Plan, visit Hollywood launched its Aging in wehoaging.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 4, 2017

Tour Prospr with virtual Thousands gather at Pan Pacific Park for reality feature
  already paying off. I have a client in Orange County who loves to Walk/RunFamilies, friends and colleaguesto End Genocide buy drapes but can’t get away on Sunday joined the 11th annual People wishing to shop for fine because he is a doctor. He was Jewish World Watch (JWW) antique furniture, lighting and able to go online and take a virtual Walk/Run to End Genocide at Pan other merchandise can do so from tour, and I immediately made a Pacific Park. The largest annual anti- the comfort of their home, office sale.” genocide rally in the United States or any other place via the internet Prospr’s showroom is located included a 5K and 10K run for the with Prospr’s new virtual reality at 7407 Beverly Blvd. and fea- first time. shopping. tures modern designer and antique Thousands of Angelenos attend- Randy Esada, of Randy Esada home furnishings and decorative ed, bringing attention to communi- Designs and Prospr, created the art. Esada recently launched a line ties around the world faced with new shopping adventure to of designer lighting, period repro- genocide and mass atrocities: from accommodate customers who may duction furniture and private label Syria to Myanmar, South Sudan to not have the time to visit the the Democratic Republic of the candles by Randy Esada Designs. photo courtesy of BWR Public Relations Beverly Boulevard store, or are “So much about interior design Congo. not certain what types of merchan- is scale, and it really helps to walk Funds collected at the event will dise the store offers. Customers around a piece,” Esada said. “I am support anti-genocide educational power of local U.S. communities, “The famine in South Sudan is can log on and navigate the entire the first person in retail, as far as I and advocacy efforts with on-the- the event included a Global Village caused by the ongoing civil war in store using the “Shop in 3-D” fea- know, to offer a feature where you ground projects for refugees and featuring booths with advocacy the world’s youngest country,” said ture. can take a virtual tour and can survivors. New initiatives this year actions and information on JWW Susan Freudenheim, executive “I think it’s the future of our actually shop.” support programs for the survivors programs; readings of genocide vic- director of JWW. “As with the vic- business,” Esada said. “They use To take a virtual tour, visit of conflicts in South Sudan and tims’ names with Together We tims of the ongoing war in Syria, it in real estate, but it is very prosprco.com. For information, Syria. Remember; sign painting; and chil- South Sudan’s people are being torn applicable to my business. I just call (323)934-0509, or email With the goals of inspiring a new dren’s crafts/creative projects for apart by a man-made crisis causing started it a month ago and it is [email protected]. American generation of anti-geno- young activists, led by the Zimmer death and destruction, with thou- cide activists and highlighting the Children’s Museum. sands fleeing the country daily.”

WeHoWest Hollywood’s honors Victory in Russiangives members of the World community an WarMemorial. IIThat vetsday marks the end of Europe Day ceremony will honor opportunity to honor family mem- the Nazi regime in Germany and the Russian-speaking community mem- bers, friends and loved ones who defeat of the German army in bers who are military veterans from fought during World War II by Europe. Veterans will place flowers World War II on Sunday, May 7 at 11 marching with their portraits. A shut- at the memorial as they remember a.m. in Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall. tle will be provided for veterans who those lost during the war. Prior to the ceremony, the are unable to walk. Admission is free. Plummer Park Immortal Regiment March will take Additionally, West Hollywood will is located at 7377 Santa Monica place at 9:30 a.m. along Santa commemorate Victory in Europe Blvd. For information, call (323)848- Monica Boulevard, from Fairfax Day on May 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. at 6826, email [email protected], or Avenue to Plummer Park. The march the Plummer Park Veteran’s visit weho.org/russian.

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Kimmel praises CHLA, Cedars- Sinai for saving his newborn son Jimmy Kimmel used his mono- it for kids like Billy,” Obama logue on Monday’s “Jimmy tweeted. Kimmel Live” to praise Cedars- A spokeswoman from Cedars- Sinai Medical Center and Sinai said on Wednesday morning Children’s Hospital Los Angeles that the hospital could not com- for life-saving care and heart ment on the matter until it surgery they performed on his received Kimmel’s consent to do newborn son Billy in the days fol- so. A spokesman from Children’s lowing his birth. Hospital said that privacy con- One of his many thanks to per- cerns were being considered sonnel at both organizations was before the hospital commented. directed to Children’s Hospital heart surgeon Vaughn A. Starnes, who operated on Billy. “This man has saved thousands of lives, and turned so much sor- row into happiness,” Kimmel said. “I’ll never be able to thank him.” Kimmel also alluded to the ongoing debate over health insur- ance, including Republican attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “If your baby is going to die, and it doesn’t have to, it shouldn’t matter how much money you make,” he said. “I think that’s something that, whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat or something else, we all agree on that, right?” Kimmel’s monologue caught the attention of former President Barack Obama. “That’s exactly why we fought so hard for the [Affordable Care Act], and why we need to protect 8 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Letters to the Editor

experts studied the problem and LAUSD campaign spending,” City should look at advised BSS how the roads could be April 27 issue easily upgraded. The BSS agreed, new technology for but the City Council at that time The fact that [LAUSD District road repairs refused to allocate the modest funds 4 candidate] Nick Melvoin the city’s labs needed to conduct nec- describes bills meant to bring RE “Budget proposal targets essary tests. Nothing has changed accountability to the charter homelessness, road repair,” April since, except that even more roads industry as “aimed at destroying 27 issue are in need of repair. The improved charter schools” tells you all you technology could well resolve the need to know about his candidacy. We all agree with Councilman problem and save taxpayers billions The California Charter School David Ryu that our roads are des- of dollars in future funds to make Association is spending millions perately in need of repair. From more and more repairs. to make sure that no one looks at sad experience, the Bureau of their practices or holds them Street Services (BSS) recognizes George Epstein accountable for the public money the inadequacy of our current tech- Detroit Street that they receive. nology, which was originally The students of LAUSD developed many years ago with schools should be the first priority few improvements since then. Charter schools are a of board members, not ensuring Meanwhile, new material tech- that charters like Celerity are able nologies have been developed in contentious point in to operate for the enrichment of photo by Jamie Pham the aerospace industry that might their administrators. Billy the elephant is currently housed in the Los Angeles Zoo’s be applied. Several years ago, a LAUSD District 4 race “Elephants of Asia” exhibit. group of materials technology RE “Charter debate drives Carl Petersen

The people who run zoos do not zoo changes their commentary on Councilman Koretz, as quoted none of which are true. Help us free Support grows for do it because they love animals, Billy’s head bobbing. I personally here in his closing remarks, best Billy. they do it for money. They ship ani- heard a zoo employee tell a group summarizes the confluence of Koretz’s campaign mals around the country to other of youngsters who asked about it widely diverse issues brought to Tobi Fishel, Ph.D. to ‘free Billy’ zoos for breeding purposes, they that it was a sign of happiness. table at this ground-breaking press send animals to vivisection labs to Amazing! I told those students the conference: “… This is a decent It is past time for Billy to be Re “Koretz wants the L.A. Zoo to be experimented on and they kill truth and asked why she would say interim step …”. moved out of the L.A. Zoo. Zoos ‘free Billy,” April 20 issue them after they get old and serve no that – no response of course. By initiating a political process claim that elephants “roam” in their purpose. Zoos exist so people can Now, they admit this behavior is that would arrange for the first-ever exhibits, but no elephant can roam I applaud Councilman Paul stare at an animal for a minute or a sign of trauma and devastation of release of a US captive-held male in a three- or four-acre lot. That is Koretz and Councilman Mitch two. For that minute or two of his psyche, but say he has done this elephant to a sanctuary founded absurd. And the study that Mr. Sisk O’Farrell for leading the effort to casual interest, the animal is from the beginning. Well, he has upon Trans-species Psychology’s refers to was commissioned and run retire Billy, who has suffered long imprisoned in hell for its entire life. been there for 28 years. If they pro- principles of trauma recovery and by a zoo. There is no comparison in enough, to a more spacious home. Billy has lived in his hell long vided adequate space, environment reclamation, as is the All Bull that study to wild elephants, it is just How sad is it that in 2017 we are enough. The City Council needs to and care it might have disappeared. Elephants’ Sanctuary, Koretz is at an analysis of elephants who live in still incarcerating large animals at pressure greedy, cruel zoo execu- This behavior remaining only the political forefront of an on-the- zoos who only have access to limit- zoos for the amusement and profit tives any and all ways they can. demonstrates that the environment ground transition in the field of ed space. of others? Elephants do not belong That is the only way Billy will and space provided are sorely lack- species preservation now taking They are not going to be excited in zoos but in the wild with their finally be able to go to a sanctuary ing and cruel. place around the globe: away from about an extra acre or two – they herd, walking up to 50 miles a day and live the kind of life he exploitation, toward learning-in- can see what is on the other side of and munching on natural vegeta- deserves. Judith Powell service to animals; away from con- the exhibit and quickly tire of it. I tion, not in a confined electrified trol, toward animal self-determina- have seen Billy walk across his yard space where the trees are off-limits. Britt Lind Billy absolutely deserves and tion; away from artificial condi- a couple of times and then move to Let us keep in mind that ele- needs to be relocated to a sanctuary tions, toward natural settings; away a corner of the exhibit, turn his back phants are highly complex emo- I agree 100 percent that Billy where he can finally live the life he from isolation, toward companion- to the public and sway continuously tional beings who suffer trauma should go to an appropriate sanctu- deserves to live. Elephants do not ship; away from trauma, toward for long periods of time. This is not when they are kidnapped and later ary ASAP. He has suffered long belong in zoos, they belong in their recovery. a happy or thriving elephant, it is a placed in a zoo. We owe it to Billy enough and his behavior displays natural habitat, and Billy has been The motion to free Billy is not sad and depressed one. to stop using him for breeding pur- the tremendous stress he is experi- in jail at the L.A. Zoo for too long. only a ‘decent interim step’ toward Move Billy, then Tina and Jewell, poses – to sentence other elephants encing in the confines of the Los I pray that this issue will not just reclamation of the species of ele- to sanctuaries, and then close the to a life of imprisonment in another Angeles Zoo. go away. Billy has got to be given phants now held captive in U.S., it L.A. elephant exhibit so that no zoo – and retire him with dignity. I am extremely disappointed the life all elephants deserve. L.A. is also a courageous first political more elephants are subjected to this with the new elephant exhibit that has got to lead the way for all zoos step, as Koretz is the first U.S. cruel confinement. It is time for Marcy Winograd touted more room for the ele- to retire their elephants to sanctuar- politician at this level of govern- humanity to live up to the humane phants. Upon personally visiting ies. Thank you Councilman Koretz. ment to risk the greater, unknown part of the word. Billy needs to be released as soon the zoo, it is as the article describes Please do not stop fighting for Billy consequences of taking the stand as possible to a sanctuary, such as — Billy is miserable apart from the until he is free. Billy needs us all to described here. Courtney Scott the All Bull Elephants’ Sanctuary, other elephants and confined to a join this fight for his freedom from dedicated to serving the needs of small space. The caretakers do not the prison of zoo life. Lin Vogel Billy has emotions. They are male elephants and founded on the have knowledge of these beautiful depression if he is swaying. He is a principals of trauma recovery. Billy animals’ basic needs as I ques- Jerri Miller I applaud Councilman Paul social animal denied a social life. was stolen from the wild and taken tioned one of them and he thought Koretz and Councilman Mitch He is being abused. Can’t we be from his mother as an infant and it perfectly fine that Billy still lives I’m so happy to be a constituent O’Farrell for leading the effort to more humane? Hasn’t he suffered acquired by the zoo in 1989. He has in a small space. It is apparent that of Councilman Koretz, one of the retire Billy. It’s sickening how long enough? since lived in almost complete iso- the elephant exhibit is a façade to rare politicians who actually does this has gone on, all for money. I’ve lation. In the wild, a male elephant look a certain way to the public but what’s right for animals no matter campaigned over at the zoo for Georgia Tye would have remained with his it is deceptively misleading. Billy’s how unpopular it might make him years for Billy. It’s time to end the mother and natal family until quality of life has not improved with other politicians. gluttony and take Billy out of between the ages of 12-14, and then with the new exhibit. His needs are Once again, he is fighting on the prison. Have an opinion? would have joined a bachelor group absolutely not being met. side of right, and I hope he’ll suc- to begin the second phase of male Elephants need room to roam to ceed in getting Billy to a sanctuary Victoria Fisher-Briggs Sound off with a socialization. Moreover, current avoid serious health problems and instead of being on display for research demonstrates that elephant they are highly social. I am pro- humans to gawk at him, confined in As a trauma specialist, I have letter to the editor brains and internal lives are very foundly grateful to Councilman an unnatural space. Thank you watched Billy, and he exhibits every The Park Labrea News and similar to humans, and elephants Paul Koretz and Councilman Mitch Councilman Koretz. Please contin- sign of a human and non-human Beverly Press encourages our suffer from psychological trauma in O’Farrell for their efforts and con- ue fighting the good fight for the being who has been traumatized. readers to submit Letters to the much the same way as human vic- viction to free Billy. most helpless and defenseless We can teach children and families Editor via e-mail at: editor@bev- tims of domestic violence and war. among us – the non-human ani- about elephants and other animals erlypress.com. Postings on our Billy’s constant head bobbing is Karen Eisenlord mals. in a more progressive and caring website at beverlypress.com and one symptom of the devastation to way. What we are teaching now is parklabreanews.com may also be his psyche caused by capture and I support and applaud Sandra Zaninovich that male elephants head bob, sway considered as Letters to the decades of confinement (not to Councilman Koretz for taking this back and forth and should be alone, Editor. mention the physical damage to his stand. It is simply indefensible to body). He has served his time. The continue Billy’s inappropriate con- time is now to allow him the chance finement. The only reason the zoo to heal. Thank you Councilmember insists on keeping elephants in cap- Koretz for consistently being a tivity is money. It is clear the space WeHo workshop outlines city’s budget process voice for the animals of Los for Billy is inadequate, his head Staff members from West 10 at 6 p.m. in the West Hollywood session. The West Hollywood Angeles. bobbing could absolutely stop after Hollywood’s Finance Department Library Community Meeting Library is located at 625 N. San some years in a place designed for will present an overview of the Room. Vicente Blvd. For information, call Kiersten Cluster his needs. budget process and the city’s 2017- The presentation will be fol- Christine Safriet at (323) 848-6467, Los Angeles It is interesting to see how the 2018 budget on Wednesday, May lowed by a question-and-answer or visit weho.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 4, 2017

Deepak Chopra to lead meditation for Beverly Hills Dr. Deepak Chopra, a world- renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transforma- tion, will launch Mayor Lili Bosse’s S.O.U.L Sessions – Seek Original Unique Learning. Chopra is best-selling author of more than 85 books and will lead a guided meditation session on City Hall grounds on Friday, May 12. The S.O.U.L. Sessions are part of Bosse’s #bhhealthycity initiative, which encourages a healthy lifestyle image by Atanian Art Center, Gor Atanian for the mind, body and soul. “I am absolutely thrilled that Deepak will launch our first S.O.U.L Session,” Bosse said. “Our Atanian Art Center wins commission year-long partnership with Deepak will bring a new dimension of health photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills for Little Armenia Gateway project and wellness to our city.” Chopra said he is inspired by The free outdoor event is the first S.O.U.L. Session by Bosse (right) Los Angeles City Councilman the Arts Development Fee Trust with Chopra. Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and Fund, which was revived under the Bosse’s health initiative and excited the Department of Cultural Affairs leadership of O’Farrell and his col- to introduce everyone to the “Jiyo announced the winning design for leagues. well-being platform,” which is Everyone is welcome. structures. the Little Armenia Gateway O’Farrell’s office, the another tool for the #bhhealthycity Participants should bring sun pro- Bosse leads several hundred con- Project, a community public art Department of Cultural Affairs, initiative to engage curated wellness tection and a cushion to sit on. stituents on a weekly, three- to four- installation that will serve as the Bureau of Engineering, CalTrans programs from global experts. The event starts at noon on May mile Walk with the Mayor every official welcome to the Little and the awarded artist team will The event will kick off with an 12 on the steps of Beverly Hills City Monday morning. During the Armenia neighborhood in immediately begin collaboration on introduction from Bosse. Chopra Hall at the Crescent Entrance, at 454 walks, she has one-on-one conver- Hollywood. the implementation phase of this will speak and lead a guided medi- N. Crescent Drive. Free parking is sations with citizens and visits local Atanian Art Center, composed of project. tation. provided in nearby city parking businesses. artist team Vladimir Atanian, Gor Atanian, and Armen Kazanchyan was selected as the winner. “For decades, Little Armenia has been a gateway to immigrants of Armenian heritage coming to Greater Los Angeles and this art installation will serve to not only celebrate our diverse cultural her- itage, but also acknowledge the amazing contributions of one of the largest Armenian populations any- where in the entire country,” O’Farrell said. “I want to congratu- late the winning design team, and extend my sincerest appreciation to all the artists and panelists who par- ticipated in this contest.” The budget for the public art pro- ject is $350,000, and must cover all expenses associated with the design, fabrication and installation of the artwork. The city will prepare the site for the artist team for the purpose of supporting and facilitat- ing the project. Funding for the project is provid- ed by the city of Los Angeles and

Garcetti names Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced last week that Robin Coste Lewis, winner of the National Book Award, is the new Poet Laureate of the city of Los Angeles. As an official ambassador of the city’s arts community, Lewis will promote and celebrate the written word, and represent Los Angeles’ rich literary scene. The Los Angeles Poet Laureate program is a collaboration between the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL). Its aim is to enhance the presence and apprecia- tion of poetry and the literary arts in Los Angeles, and to engage Angelenos who have limited expo- sure to poetry and other forms of expressive writing. Lewis is a writer-in-residence and provost’s fellow at the University of Southern California. She will serve a two-year term as Poet Laureate, and will be awarded an annual grant of $10,000 from DCA. 10 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Subway construction continues along Wilshire Blvd. State senator wants to expand The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is warning about county board of supervisors ongoing Purple Line Extension pro- State Senator Tony Mendoza to no more than twice the popu- ject work along Wilshire Boulevard. (D-Artesia) has introduced a lation size of a congressional Advanced utility relocation work measure to make county govern- district, which currently aver- will continue at night in Beverly ments more representative, ages approximately 1.4 million- Hills through Sunday, May 7 along accessible and accountable to residents per district. In Los the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, the populations they serve. Angeles County, it would between San Vicente Boulevard and “Accountability and trans- change the size of the Board of Le Doux Road, and on Gale Drive, parency are critical to the func- Supervisors from five to seven. north of Wilshire Boulevard. Crews tioning of government, be it at SCA 12 also seeks to control will remove utility cables from the state, local or federal levels,” expenses and would require the underground vaults. Mendoza said. “It has been over creation of an elected county One westbound lane of Wilshire 150 years since the county sys- executive and the establishment Boulevard will remain open tem of government was intro- of new term limit guidelines. duced. California, especially “Counties with millions of between La Cienega Boulevard and photo courtesy of Metro Le Doux Road. There will also be Southern California, has residents deserve a government Work on the Purple Line Extension project contues under a street-level intermittent closures of north and changed so dramatically and it is that is responsive, transparent south Gale Drive, and a partial side- deck near Wilshire Boulevard and Orange Drive. imperative to adjust how a and accountable,” Mendoza walk closure on the east sidewalk Board of Supervisors is struc- added. “By increasing represen- along North Gale Drive. excavation known as potholing, jet decking preparation. Southbound tured for large, urban counties.” tation and creating a profession- To ease the impact of construction grouting and street restoration is Ogden Drive will be closed intermit- SCA 12 would modify the al management position, we will near Wilshire and La Cienega boule- occurring along eastbound Wilshire tently south of Wilshire Boulevard way counties with over five mil- address multiple issues and vards, Metro has launched a one- Boulevard between Western and Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. lion people are governed using actively improve local govern- hour parking validation program at Norton Avenues from 9 a.m. to 3:30 to 11 p.m. with some support activi- data from the 2020 US Census. ment for all Californians.” 8350 Wilshire Blvd. and 8447 p.m., Monday through Friday. ties as needed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Specifically, the measure will Pending passage in the Wilshire Blvd. The parking replaces Wilshire Boulevard may be reduced Orange Grove Avenue will also be change the number of seats on Legislature, SCA 12 would be metered spots removed along to one lane intermittently. closed intermittently south of county Boards of Supervisors by scheduled for voter considera- Wilshire Boulevard between San Additionally, there will be inter- Wilshire Boulevard Monday limiting the population of a sin- tion in the June 5, 2018 primary Vicente and La Cienega boulevards mittent changes to traffic control and through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 gle county supervisorial district election. in Beverly Hills. One-hour parking street lighting on Wilshire p.m. validation will be provided Monday Boulevard from Orange Drive to La For information, visit metro.net. through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 Brea Avenue from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Members of the public with ques- p.m. Motorists must mention Excavation is also occurring behind tions or concerns about Purple Line “Metro” for validation. a closed area in the street at Wilshire Extension construction activity can Additional Purple Line Extension Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue. also call the 24-hour project hotline project construction is also continu- Near Wilshire Boulevard and at (213)922-6934, and email the pro- ing in the Miracle Mile and Wilshire Fairfax Avenue, Metro is completing ject team at Center neighborhoods. Exploratory geotechnical instrumentation and [email protected].

will be held on May 8 and May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Santa Monica WeHo to host bike share pop-ups Boulevard and Fuller Avenue, and Members of the community who through Wednesday, May 10. on Wednesday, May 10 from noon are interested in learning about the Representatives from the WeHo to 2 p.m. at Santa Monica WeHo Pedals Bike Share program Pedals Street Team will answer Boulevard and Westmount Drive. are invited to WeHo Pedals Hub questions and assist people in regis- For information, visit wehope- Days pop-ups from Monday, May 8 tering for membership. A pop-up dals.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 4, 2017

CityCouncilmen turns David Ryu,reservoir 4th into recreationalLADWP still complex plans to connect the District, and Mitch O’Farrell, 13th ‘We have a unique groundwater well to maintain the District, recently joined Los opportunity to reservoir levels as water naturally Angeles Department of Water and restore water to the evaporates. Power (LADWP) senior assistant The historic 1908 Silver Lake general manager Richard Harasick reservoir Reservoir was drained in late 2015 at an event to open the tower valves sooner than to allow for the construction of the at Silver Lake reservoir to begin anticipated.” Silver Lake Reservoir Complex refilling the lake ahead of schedule (SLRC) Bypass Project, part of using surplus water from this year’s -Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District LADWP’s compliance efforts to above-average snowpack. address updated state and federal “After years of drought, we final- drinking water quality regulations. ly had above-average precipitation users, including families and LADWP continued operating across California. As a result, the wildlife.” Ivanhoe Reservoir until it was Sierra snowpack is over 200 percent With the opening of the tower drained earlier this month. of normal. As the snow melts, the valves, water gushed into the small- The SLRC Bypass Project, com- over-abundance of water will come er Ivanhoe Reservoir, where it is pleted in February, allows treated our way via the aqueduct. For this expected to fill that space and then drinking water to be conveyed from reason, we have a unique opportuni- spill over into the larger, adjacent the newly built Headworks ty to restore water to the reservoir Silver Lake Reservoir within about Reservoir, bypassing the two open- sooner than anticipated,” O’Farrell two weeks. air reservoirs and directly to Silver said. “I want to thank Silver Lake Flowing at a rate of about 5,600 Lake and Ivanhoe Reservoirs’ for- photo by Shabnam Ferdowsi for FOLAR Reservoir area residents for the gallons per minute, water is expect- mer service areas. While no longer Unusual items found during the cleanup project were car parts, invaluable input we received over ed to reach Silver Lake Reservoir’s used to store drinking water, the last several months, and who are historic level of 440 feet above sea LADWP has pledged to keep water bathtubs and a 6-foot giant Styrofoam head. understandably passionate to bring level within approximately two in the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe the water back. But we must now months. Originally, LADWP esti- Reservoirs for the community to take the long view and plan for a mated it would take a year to refill enjoy. LADWP has also planted sustainable future for the reservoir the reservoir to that level using California-friendly plants and more complex that enhances the environ- water that would be piped from an than 40 trees at the reservoir com- Volunteers break records at ment and the quality of life for all existing groundwater well. plex.

annualFriends of theL.A. LA RiverRiverof FOLAR. CleanUp “Angelenos are a (FOLAR) has announced that it powerful people and when broke its record from last year in 10,000 of us come together, the number of volunteers and there is nothing we can’t accom- tonnage of trash collected during plish.” the recent 28th annual “Great After the rain earlier this year, LA River CleanUp: La Gran there was an increased need for Limpieza.” cleaning, as additional trash was The project – held during the caught in many sections of the last three Saturdays in April – is river, Christiansen said. the largest urban river cleanup in Volunteers removed trash, shop- the United States. ping carts, plastic bags, snack Approximately 10,000 volun- wrappers, cups and mattresses, teers removed over 100 tons of among other items. trash from 14 sites along the Participating elected officials length of the Los Angeles River. included Senate President Pro “The CleanUp is an inspiring Tem Kevin De Leon (D-Los demonstration of the power of Angeles), and Los Angeles City community and shows how far Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, the L.A. River Movement has 13th District, and David Ryu, 4th come,” said Marissa District. For information, visit Christiansen, executive director folar.org.

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CelebrateMore than 15,000 Israel’s people are independence at annual festival expected to attend the “Celebrate Israel Festival” on Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. The festival, which is the largest annual Jewish gathering in North America, celebrates Israel’s 69th year of independence. Guests will enjoy musical performances, cultural attractions and interactive activities. The day will start at 10 a.m. with a one-mile “Celebrate Israel Walk” with StandWithUS to show solidari- ty and support for Israel. Dudu

photo courtesy of Corky Hale Aharon will headline the perfor- photo by Linda Kasian mances. Hands-on activities for all House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (left), Julian Bond, Corky Hale ages will follow this year’s festival Stoller, Mike Stoller, Morris Dees and Richard Cohen were pictured theme, “Jerusalem: 50 Years of p.m., before the official ceremony “Celebrate Israel Festival.” “Now at the 2013 dedication of the Mike Stoller & Corky Hale Stoller Civil Reunification.” with dignitaries. that we live here, we want our fellow Rights Memorial Theater in Montgomery, Alabama. Festival goers can enjoy some of Free family attractions include Americans who have embraced us Jerusalem’s famous landmarks: hands-on crafts, a kids stage, the so warmly to share in the experience Shuk Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem’s Jerusalem Biblical zoo and a petting of all the beauty that is the modern open market; a 28-ft tall Tower of zoo. The festival will also include an day miracle called Israel. This one- David featuring a photography open-air world market and vendors day festival is the closest you can exhibit by Noam Chen; and the offering Israeli cuisine. come to truly being there.” Morris Dees visits Los Angeles Kotel Tunnel experience, where vis- “We were incredibly lucky to Online advance tickets are $15; itors can travel back in time to the grow up in a place like Israel – sur- $20 at the door. The Cheviot Hills Old City and learn about its history. rounded by our history, our heritage Recreation Center is located at 2551 aMorrisctivists Dees, co-founder at civil of the needrights a clean planetforum after she is One of the highlights will be a Tiger and a rich and diverse culture,” said Motor Ave. For information, visit Southern Poverty Law Center gone. Squadron formation flyover at 2:15 Naty Saidoff, founder of the celebrateisraelfestival.org/la. (SPLC), and Richard Cohen, “I say, ‘how can this be?’” Hale president of SPLC, met with said. “And I ask her, ‘Do you talk Corky Hale Stoller and Mike to (Trump) before he makes these Stoller on Tuesday and discussed decisions?’” civil rights leadership with more Hale and Stoller owned an than 100 supporters. apartment in Italy for a while, and The event was at the Sofitel Los they still have many friends in Angeles hotel at Beverly Hills, Europe who are confused that located at 8555 Beverly Blvd. Trump is president. “It was really wonderful,” Hale “They call and write and ask said. “These people work every what’s going on,” Hale said. single day to help Latinos, black ‘“How is this man your presi- people, Jews who are attacked, dent?’” poor people, minorities. They In 2013, Dees and Cohen dedi- work every single day for that.” cated and named a civil rights Hale and Stoller have been civil memorial theater in Montgomery, rights activists for decades, and AL after the Stollers. The two they have growing concerns about have been “human rights stal- President Donald J. Trump’s warts” and part of the SPLC fam- administration, especially after his ily for more than 30 years, Dees efforts to scale back the said. Environmental Protection “Their passion for helping Agency. those with few champions, their Hale writes open letters to moral support and their personal Ivanka Trump’s office, appealing friendship have been invaluable,” for the president’s daughter to Dees said after the dedication in understand that her children will 2013.

WeHo residents asked to recycle mercury thermostats West Hollywood residents are to protect the environment and the encouraged to recycle mercury public by recycling mercury ther- thermostats from Friday, May 5 to mostats. Mercury is toxic and is Friday, May 19 at Anawalt harmful to humans and animals. Lumber, 641 N. Robertson Blvd. Anawalt Lumber in West Everyone who turns in a mer- Hollywood accepts mercury ther- cury thermostat will receive a $10 mostats year-round, but the $10 Anawalt store credit. The event is store credit is available only from part of the Thermostat Recycling May 5-19. For information, visit Corporation’s statewide campaign thermostat-recycle.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 May 4, 2017

KCCLA presents Korean folksong concert The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) and the BONA K-Classic Association present the “Korean Folksongs Festival” on Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in KCCLA’s Ari Hall. The concert will feature sopra- nos Hyunjung Lee and Sunjoo Yeo; mezzo soprano Michelle Hemming; tenors Wiyoung Oh, Doosuk Yang and Todd Strange; and baritone Steve Pence. Pianists Kyungsook Lee and Yookyung Kim will also perform, and the HUFS Alumni Choral L.A. will sing “Wave Loaded with photo courtesy of KCCLA photo courtesy of Rolando Robles, Anawalt Lumber Longings” and “The Southern Country.” The BONA K-Classic performance is part of the ceremonies, puppet shows and Association is an organization of KCCLA’s “2017 ARI PROJECT theater. Learn planting tips and more at professional musicians in Korea Season 4” performing arts series, KCCLA is located at 5505 and America whose goal is to which features traditional Korean Wilshire Blvd. For information, Anawalt’s ‘Spring Garden Festival’ share and popularize Korean music and dance, modern fusion call (323)936-7141, or visit Anawalt Lumber is holding its ment. Additionally, the festival songs and classical music. The world music, jazz, royal court tea kccla.org. annual “Spring Garden Festival” includes raffles, giveaways and on Saturday May 6 at the Pico $1 tacos. Boulevard store. Speakers will Anawalt Lumber is located at start at 11 a.m., offering informa- 11060 W. Pico Blvd. For infor- tion on vegetable and organic mation and schedule, call Bloom’s hearing aid bill passes Assembly committee gardening, pest control and more. (310)478-0324, or visit face- Legislation requiring health through the California Newborn do not have them because their The festival also features vendors book.com/Anawalt-Lumber- insurance coverage for pediatric Hearing Screening Program. Yet families cannot afford to pay the who will answer questions about Pico-302794213075633 and hearing aids passed the Assembly upon finding out their child’s hear- out-of-pocket costs, and would gardening and home improve- anawaltlumber.com. Health Committee last week on a ing status, parents are often stunned receive hearing aids for the first 14-0 vote. The measure, AB 1601, to find out that interventions and time as a result of this bill. In addi- requires health insurance policies related services are not covered by tion to involuntarily foregoing hear- and health care service plans to their health insurance. ing aids, the absence of coverage cover hearing aids for enrollees and One in ten children in privately for these services may force chil- insured under 18 years of age. funded plans has coverage for hear- dren who have hearing aids to delay Los Angeles declares May 2 “In California, health insurance ing aids and hearing aid services, maintenance, fittings, adjustments, plans are required to cover glasses leaving more than 8,000 children or visits to their audiologist. ‘Fresh Off the Boat Day’ for a child that needs help seeing without any kind of health insur- Access to hearing aids is not just The Los Angeles City Council on Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen, Lucille yet that same treatment does not ance coverage for their devices. a health access issue, but one of Tuesday declared May 2 “Fresh Off Soong and Chelsey Crisp were in apply to hearing aids,” said Thousands of families are forced education equity as well. Deaf or the Boat Day,” launching Los attendance to accept the award and Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- to pay the full cost of hearing aids hard-of-hearing children often ben- Angeles’ Asian Pacific American represent the cast and crew. Santa Monica). “AB 1601 will and hearing aid services, approxi- efit the most from multi-sensory Heritage Month (APAHM). On May 6, APAHM celebrations ensure that a child’s ability to mately $3,500, out of their own approaches to learning that incor- Joined by Mayor Eric Garcetti, City will continue as Ryu and the city of obtain hearing aids is not deter- pockets. porate both visual and spoken lan- Council President Herb Wesson, Jr., Los Angeles host the high-energy mined by their income or back- According to the California guage; without access to hearing and Councilman David Ryu, 4th music festival, IDENTITY LA at ground.” Health Benefits Review Program aids, these children are deprived of District, the cast and producers of the Grand Park. To learn more about the All newborns in California analysis of AB 1601, an estimated an important tool for language hit sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” were IDENTITY LA concert, visit laa- receive a hearing status screening 195 children who need hearing aids development. recognized for their positive portrayal pahm.org. of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) in mainstream media. During the month of May, commu- nities across the United States cele- brate the vibrant history and many contributions APAs have made in shaping the social, cultural and eco- nomic future of the country. “Los Angeles is the eastern capital STORE CLOSING of the Pacific Rim, and the rich her- itage of Asian Pacific Americans in our city has helped to shape L.A.’s SALE! history and identity from the time of its founding,” Garcetti said. For the last three decades, the city of Los Angeles hosted a series of events throughout the month to high- 75 YEARS OF light the significant contributions APAs have made to the city’s past, CUSTOM FRAMED present and future. Inspired by chef Eddie Huang’s memoir, the sitcom “Fresh Off the ART ON SALE Boat” portrays the culture shock a 12- year-old boy and his immigrant fami- • Fine Art & Objects d’Art ly experience after moving from • 75 Years of Custom Framing D.C.’s Chinatown to suburban Orlando in pursuit of the American • Moulding, Fine Art Materials, Dream. Flat Art Files, Mirrors, “Fresh Off the Boat” made head- lines after its February 2015 debut as • Wood Working Tools the first network sitcom on primetime • 1,000 of Art Posters to star an Asian-American cast in over 20 years. • Pre-Made Frames “‘Fresh Off the Boat’ has been such a hit among Asian-American and non-Asian audiences alike,” said Ryu, TED GIBSON the first Korean-American City Framing Council member in Los Angeles. “A show that can bring together audi- ences in this way and tell the unique 4271 W. 3rd St. • Los Angeles plight of an Asian-American immi- 213.382.9195 grant family is a show worth celebrat- www.tedgibsonframes.net ing.” Executive producers Nahnatchka Khan and Melvin Mar, and cast mem- bers Randall Park, Hudson Yang, 14 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Sipping a brightly colored orange with mozzarella and topped with spritz on a warm Saturday, the prosciutto, tomatoes, arugula and a slightly sweet and bitter drink made sprinkling of Parmesan. Frittata is with Aperol aperitif, prosecco and similar to an omelet or crustless fresh blood orange juice was the quiche. It’s cooked first on a stove- cool libation I needed. Adorned top in a cast-iron pan or oven-safe with a thin blood orange slice, its skillet. The filling is mixed in with unique flavor is from bitter orange, the eggs, rather than folded in the gentian herbs, rhubarb and cin- center, and then it’s baked. chona bark. With an alcohol con- By Jill Weinlein The heartiest dish was the baked tent of 11 percent, it’s less than half carbonara with guanciale - a pasta that of Campari. Even though with Italian cured pork cheeks. The Aperol and Campari have the same meat was chopped and topped on sugar content, Aperol is less bitter terie platter artfully arranged with perfectly cooked penne pasta with in taste and lighter in color. slices of provolone, Gorgonzola breadcrumbs and a little Parmesan Mark, the bartender at O+O and fontina cheese. Vegetables before baked for caramelization. Sicilian Kitchen & Bar, not only included grilled artichokes and The burrata salad pizza remind- makes a terrific Aperol spritz dur- plumped up sun-dried tomatoes. ed me of a Caprese salad or sand- ing brunch, he also makes a Rossini What I loved the most were the wich. The round pie arrived with served in an elegant champagne olives - green, Kalamata and big thick slices of red, yellow and flute with prosecco and strawber- red Bella di Cerignola – boasting a green heirloom tomatoes. The ries, and a Bellini with a generous delicious, mild and buttery flavor. sauce was a green fragrant basil pour of prosecco and peach juice. This platter was served with soft pesto dotted with micro greens A friend told me about this newer olive bread with a slightly crunchy and a large dollop of pure white restaurant in Santa Monica located crust and warm ciabatta. burrata on a crispy pizza crust. along Ocean Ave. near Olympic Those looking for a sweet Blvd. She said the Italian hot spot brunch dish will throughly enjoy offers a great weekend brunch deal The slightly sweet the gelato and brioche plate. A soft - $20 per person that includes and bitter spritz made brioche is cut in half, buttered and unlimited refills of these brunch slightly toasted with a scoop of photo by Jill Weinlein cocktails paired with an antipasto with Aperol aperitif, coconut, chocolate and vanilla tasting plate of ciabatta, cheese, Prosecco and gelato on top. A side of berries The baked carbonara with guanciale is a hearty brunch dish of Italian meats and olives. adds a pop of color to this signa- cured pork cheeks, penne pasta and parmesan. Sitting at a round table on the fresh blood orange ture brunch dish with a twist. outdoor patio, my family and I juice was the Other brunch cocktails not on called the Hop Nosh IPA. walk down to the sand or out to looked over executive chef Georgi cool libation I needed the $20 spritz special include a Non-alcoholic beverages the end of pier before your drive Yaneff’s menu and noticed a vari- rhubarb mojito, bloody Maria and include a San Pellegrino sodas home. ety of Italian dishes offering a fun on a warm Saturday Palmero mule. Wines by the glass with blood orange, clementine, O+O Sicilian Kitchen & Bar is twist. Where else in L.A. can you afternoon. include Italian sparkling, whites, lemon or pomegranate flavor. open daily at 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. order a pistachio pizza or brioche rosé and reds. Those seeking a Guests can park in the under- On Friday and Saturday, the with gelato for brunch? cold beer can choose from a few ground parking of the building restaurant stays open until 11 p.m. Servers George and Dora made in Italy, Iceland, California, and get validated at the end of the $$ 1705 Ocean Ave Suite #111 brought trays of tall Aperol spritz to Other dishes we enjoyed includ- German and an IPA made in Utah meal. If you have time, take a (424)272-8700. a nearby table of women celebrat- ed breakfast arancini rice balls. ing a birthday, while the chefs, Three arrived in a small, black cast- including chef de cuisine Gianluca iron serving dish on a layer of lus- Maita, were busy making a variety cious fresh ricotta. Each rice ball of salads, pastas, brunch fare and was stuffed with wild mushrooms, pizzas. One of their most unique rice and spinach before coated with pizzas is the pistachio pizza pie. It’s smooth bread crumbs and then a thin and crunchy crust topped deep fried. They were delicious. with pistachio cream, mozzarella, One of the most popular brunch mortadella and a sprinkling of items in Italy are frittatas. At O+O shaved parmesan. Sicilian Kitchen & Bar they offer We started with a Sicilian charcu- three varieties, including one filled Treat MOOOM to a Corned Beef at Canter’s this Mother’s Day!

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block of Hollywood. committed a burglary in the 7900 theft in the 500 block of N. Van block of Rosewood. Ness at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- cle parked in the 8900 block of April 26 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown suspect P OLICE B LOTTER Santa Monica at 5 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner At 12:25 a.m., an unknown sus- of Virginia and Wilton Place. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the committed a petty theft in the 600 5800 block of Camerford. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between block of N. San Vicente. tim in the 400 block of S. Arden at April 17 and April 30. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect committed a 12:50 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 900 block of S. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles vehicle parked in the 7300 block of Western at 4 a.m. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Santa Monica at 8 p.m. stole a vehicle parked near the the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 4:25 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Detroit and De Longpre. At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 4300 burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect burglarized a of N. Linden Drive. The suspect block of W. Fifth. the corner of Croft and Santa vehicle parked in the 1600 block of Beverly Hills Police was approximately 34 years old, Monica. N. Las Palmas at 4 p.m. Department 5 feet 7 inches tall and 170 An unknown suspect committed a pounds. petty theft in the 1500 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a Schrader at 7:10 a.m. At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect April 17 victim in the 8300 block of Sunset burglarized a vehicle parked in the An identity theft was reported in at 9:30 p.m. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of S. Fairfax. A burglary was reported in the the 9300 block of Wilshire. The committed a burglary in the 1500 9600 block of S. Charleville. No loss was estimated at $110. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Vine. An unknown suspect committed a further information was provided. burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft near the corner of An unknown male suspect robbed 1000 block of Orange Grove. An unknown suspect committed a Melrose and Gordon at 5:15 p.m. An identity theft was reported in a victim in the 400 block of N. Beverly. The suspect was approxi- petty theft in the 6700 block of the 700 block of N. Maple Drive. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect mately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140 Olympic at 9:15 a.m. vehicle parked in the 8700 block of robbed a victim near the corner of A grand theft was reported in the pounds. Holloway at 11 p.m. At 11:40 a.m., an unknown sus- Yucca and Wilcox. 700 block of N. Linden Drive. The pect burglarized a vehicle parked loss was estimated at $2,000. April 23 April 30 in the 7600 block of Beverly. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 4600 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown female suspect At 1 a.m., a suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire at 11 p.m. burglary in the 9300 block of assaulted a victim in the 100 grand theft in the 600 block of vehicle parked in the 8400 block of Olympic. The loss was estimated block of S. Beverly Drive. The Robertson. W. Third at 1:15 p.m. at $500. suspect was approximately 27 April 29 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall and At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An identity theft was reported on 130 pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a burglary in the North La Cienega. No further infor- Los Angeles Police 500 block of N. La Brea. 1500 block of N. Las Palmas. mation as provided. Department West Hollywood An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a April 18 Sheriff’s Station April 24 vehicle parked near the corner of petty theft in the 900 block of N. La At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Sunset and Ivar at 3 p.m. Brea at 1:30 a.m. A grand theft was reported in the April 24 8700 block of Wilshire. The loss robbed a victim near the corner of Ivar and Yucca. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at $32,385. At 11:45 a.m., a suspect assaulted burglarized a vehicle parked near robbed a victim in the 1400 block a victim during a domestic vio- An unknown suspect committed a the corner of La Brea and Melrose. of N. Cahuenga. An unknown male suspect com- lence incident in the 1000 block of burglary in the 200 block of N. mitted a grand theft near N. Arnaz Genessee. Plymouth at 7:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Drive and Wilshire. The suspect petty theft in the 1300 block of N. petty theft in the 6800 block of was approximately 6 feet tall and An unknown suspect committed a At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect Gordon at 5 p.m. Hollywood at 2:30 p.m. 165 pounds. burglary in the 1000 block of committed a petty theft in the 1800 Orlando at 6 p.m. block of N. Ivar. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect A grand theft was reported in the robbed a victim in the 1500 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the 9800 block of Wilshire. The loss At 9:20 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of N. Argyle. 500 block of N. Lucerne. was estimated at $4,800. burglarized a vehicle parked in the tim in the 7200 block of W. Sunset 8900 block of Rosewood. at 8:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a April 19 petty theft in the 6100 block of vehicle parked in the 6100 block of April 25 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Afton Place at 10 p.m. Hollywood at 3:30 p.m. A grand theft was reported in the committed a petty theft in the 7100 100 block of Spalding. The loss At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Sunset. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at $4,700. burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect robbed a victim near the cor- committed a petty theft in the 5400 7100 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a ner of Wilton and Argyle. block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6900 block of burglary in the 500 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a Hollywood at 2 p.m. April 27 An unknown suspect stole a vehicle Camden Drive. The loss was esti- burglary in the 8300 block of De parked near the corner of Hawthorn mated at $1,200. Longpre at 8 a.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- and Highland at 4:40 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect robbed a victim near the cor- Two unknown female suspects At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 600 block of S. Cloverdale. ner of La Cienega and Beverly. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 200 robbed a victim near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 600 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- Formosa and Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Western. pects were approximately 5 feet 5 vehicle parked in the 300 block of burglary in the 7200 block of inches tall and 180 pounds. The S. Sherbourne at 8 p.m. Beverly at 3:45 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a loss was estimated at $2,325. April 26 petty theft in the 6300 block of W. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:01 p.m., an unknown suspect Third at 7:30 p.m. April 20 assaulted a victim in the 7900 committed a petty theft near the committed a petty theft in the 400 block of Santa Monica. corner of Fairfax and Melrose. block of S. Sherbourne. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect A burglary was reported in the 200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the 500 block of N. Lucerne. block of S. Almont Drive. The loss April 27 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- was estimated at $65,020. tim near the corner of Plymouth tim near the corner of Wilton Place An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect and Third at 10:25 p.m. and Lexington at 2:45 p.m. An identity theft was reported in cle parked in the 300 block of N. committed a burglary in the 1000 Sweetzer at 9 p.m. the 100 block of N. Robertson. block of Stanley. At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect April 25 committed a petty theft in the 6800 block of Hollywood. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect April 21 An unknown suspect assaulted a At noon, an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 700 victim in the 600 block of committed a burglary in the 4900 block of N. Kings. Two unknown male suspects com- Robertson at 11 p.m. block of Melrose. An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary in the 200 block petty theft in the 200 block of S. LA of S. Beverly Drive. No further Brea at 4:30 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- April 28 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- cle parked near the corner of La information was provided. cle parked in the 1300 block of N. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Brea and Waring at 11 p.m. At 12:10 a.m., a suspect assaulted Detroit at 2 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the A grand theft was reported in the a victim during a domestic vio- 6600 block of W. Sunset. 9500 block of Wilshire. The loss lence incident in the 1200 block of At 2:10 p.m., an unknown suspect April 30 was estimated at $1,195. Hayworth. committed a petty theft in the 700 block of N. Hudson. April 28 At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- April 22 Fairfax and Clinton. tim near the corner of Santa An unknown suspect assaulted a At 12:40 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown male suspect com- Monica and Palm at 4:30 a.m. victim in the 6900 block of Santa pect committed a burglary in the mitted a burglary in the 300 block Monica at 4:30 p.m. 400 block of S. Plymouth. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- tim near the corner of Croft and of S. Robertson. The suspect was At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Willoughby at 2:30 a.m. approximately 23 years old, 5 feet committed a theft in the 8600 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim during 6 inches tall and 130 pounds. block of Santa Monica. assaulted a victim near the corner a domestic violence incident in the of Beverly and Genesee. 6200 block of W. Third at 1 a.m. At 2:35 a.m., an unknown suspect A grand theft was reported in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- robbed a victim in the 8000 block 600 block of N. Canon. The loss cle parked in the 9000 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect of Blackburn. was estimated at $123,835. Harratt at 3 p.m. cle parked in the 400 block of N. assaulted a victim in the 1600 Formosa at 5 p.m. block of N. Cahuenga. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown male suspect com- At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Las Palmas mitted a burglary in the 500 block committed a petty theft in the 6500 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a and First at 3:15 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 4, 2017

smooth cocktail perfect for pairing Kentucky Derby with mint juleps, luxe lounges. 9595 Wilshire Blvd., organization, and this year’s goal is with Fleming’s signature dishes. daiquiris, wine, beer and food. (310)859-4818. $560,000. A VIP Power Hour runs 2301 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo, Tickets are $55 per person and from 3 to 4 p.m.; general admission Cinco de Mayo (310)643-6911; 800 W. Olympic include one welcome punch and is from 4 to 7 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Blvd., (213)745-9911. one mint julep, as well as dishes by Masters of Taste at Drive, Pasadena. For tickets, visit & Kentucky chef Wes Whitsell. Guests who MastersofTasteLA.com/Tickets. select the winning horses will the Rose Bowl Cinco de Mayo at receive prizes. 907 E. Third St., Derby Fun! (323)849-0480. he second annual Masters of Descanso Gardens Taste is on Saturday, May 7 Tbeginning at 3 p.m. at the Rose From page 14 njoy a Mexican buffet dinner Bowl in Pasadena. Stroll the field and performances by mariachis Ocean Prime and feast on fine fare from L.A.’s Four types of cervezas are $5 each Eand dancer Floreo Charro on top chefs and restaurants, sip signa- and food is $5 to $17. 3833 Main Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at Descanso Kentucky Derby ture handcrafted cocktails from St., (310)202-6400. Gardens. A taco station will feature uests missing Kentucky Derby master mixologists and enjoy tast- corn and flour tortillas, chopped festivities at Churchill Downs ings from some of California’s marinated grilled skirt steak and Gcan join Ocean Prime Beverly Hills most eclectic wineries and local grilled chicken. Guests can also on Saturday, May 6 for good old- craft breweries. Proceeds benefit Cinco de Mayo at enjoy drunken slow-cooked pinto fashioned fun. Enjoy a front row the nonprofit Union Station Jimmy’s Famous beans with brown sugar, beer and seat while sipping mint juleps and Homeless Services. Last year, more photo courtesy of Masters of Taste chili; Spanish rice; cheese enchi- watching the race in Ocean Prime’s than $435,000 was raised for the Bar 1886 will pour lively libations. American Tavern ladas and homemade chicken tamales. Tri-colored chips are elebrate Cinco de Mayo early served with fresh pico de gallo, on Thursday, May 4, and on Antonio’s Tres Celebrations homemade guacamole, and fresh April 30th - Dia del CFriday, May 5, with a special selec- red and green salsas. Finish with tion of taco plates and margaritas at churros and caramel flan. 1418 Niño Celebration! Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern. Descanso Drive, La Canada. Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches The bar is serving four unique top (818)949-4200. shelf margaritas, including Sofia’s and quesadillas, toys, treats & skinny margarita. The chefs will music for the kids! also serve five taco plates with a choice of fish, lobster, spiced Casa Fina Cinco de Cinco de Mayo, May 5 shrimp, blackened fish or carne Mariachis, Antonio's tequila girls, asada with borracho black beans Mayo grand opening and red rice. They also are prepar- laywright and screenwriter Chiles en Nogada & Chicen Mole, ing sirloin and black bean chili Josefina López is partnering Fabulous Drinks & Margaritas! nachos. On Cinco de Mayo, mar- Pwith executive chef Augustin garitas are half price. 1733 Ocean Alvarez and restaurant owners May 10 & 14 Mother's Day Ave., (424)292-5222. Alonzo Ricardo and Emmanuel Celebrations Deleage for the grand opening of Casa Fina Restaurant & Cantina in Mexican & American Gracias Madre Boyle Heights on Cinco de Mayo. celebrations! Beef Tamales, A free fiesta runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Tacos de Carne Asada, Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 5, and includes a ribbon cutting ceremony, food and Coctails for the moms, cards, racias Madre will serve drink, and entertainment. Free sweets and Musical Trio. Cazuela cocktails for two on tacos, aguas frescas and cake will GCinco de Mayo made with El be served. The opening celebrates Charo Blanco tequila, mandarin, López’s 30 years of writing and lime, lemon, yuzu bitters and coincides with a pay-what-you-can Antonio’s grapefruit for $20. The margaritas Mexican Restaurant production of her play “Simply 7470 Melrose Ave. • Los Angeles• 323-658-9060 pair nicely with the pinches nachos Maria, Or the American Dream” gordos – loaded nachos with house- running through May 14 at the www.antoniosonmelrose.com made chips, black beans, barbecue nearby CASA 0101 Theater, 2101 jackfruit, pineapple salsa, pico de E. First St. Casa Fina Restaurant & gallo, guacamole, nacho cheese, Cantina is located at 1842 E. First chorizo, coconut bacon and St. (323)604-9592, cilantro. Trio Los Brillantes will facebook.com/casafinarestauran- perform at 4 p.m. The restaurant is tandcantina. also offering its regular happy hour $6 specials from 3 to 6 p.m. 8905 Melrose Ave., (323)978-2170. Casa Vega Seis de Harbor views on Mayo special he time-honored 61-year-old Cinco de Mayo Mexican restaurant Casa Vega Tinvites guests to ease into the day n Friday, May 5 starting at 3 after Cinco de Mayo with a one- p.m., the Sea Level restaurant day-only “Seis de Mayo” special on Oin the Shade Hotel is offering Saturday, May 6. Order a signature Mexican delicacies such as white breakfast burrito with eggs, refried fish ceviche with leche de tigre, aji beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, amarillo chili, fresh cilantro and sour cream and Monterey jack plantain chips, and fresh roasted cheese and select either a rehab guajillo salsa. The restaurant will margarita or michelada, all for also offer tequila flights and mar- $19.99. Rehab margaritas are made garita specials. 655 N. Harbor Drive, with electrolyte-replenishing Redondo Beach. (310)921-8950. coconut water, pineapple, lime juice and agave. The restaurant’s new michelada is made with Modelo Fleming’s $100 Especial, pressed cucumber juice and a housemade spice blend. The margarita Seis de Mayo special is available rom Thursday, May 4 through from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 13301 Saturday, May 6, Fleming’s is Ventura Blvd., (818)788-4868. Fserving a unique $100 margarita in a Baccarat-designed Diamant high- ball glass that guests can take Cinco de Mayo and home. The margarita is made with Tequila Herradura Selección Derby Day at Manuela Suprema, an ultra-premium, 100 n Friday, May 5 from 4 to 9 percent agave tequila aged for 49 p.m., celebrate Cinco de Mayo months. Tequila Herradura’s Oat Manuela, located in the courtyard Selección Suprema is an interna- of Hauser & Firth, downtown. tional award-winning tequila with a Enjoy a variety of tacos, two mar- complex balance of the finest garitas and a mariachi band for $35 agave, rich vanilla and dried fruit. per person. On Saturday, May 6 When mixed with Grand Marnier from 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy the Centenaries, the tequila makes a 18 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS

What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activities LAUSD shows gains in Immaculate Heart celebrates Mary’s Day with festivities Immaculate Heart High School senior and student body president English-learningMore than 24,000 English-learn- English rates language.” Oona Holahan crowned the statue ers in the Los Angeles Unified LAUSD’S 17.2 percent reclassi- of Mary on April 28 on Mary’s School District (LAUSD) have fication rate is the third-highest Day, a tradition honoring the attained fluency in English, increas- among urban districts, and above school’s patroness and the mother ing the district’s 2016-17 reclassifi- the state average of 13.3 percent. of Jesus. cation rate to 17.2 percent. The The results do not include indepen- The crowning was the focal reclassification rate pertains to stu- dent charters, for which the reclas- point of Mary’s Day activities that dents who were formerly English- sification rate dropped from 15.5 brought the entire school commu- learners but have been reclassified percent in 2015-16 to 14.6 percent. nity together in celebration. This as being fluent in English. The California Department of year’s theme was “Ave Stella Recently released data on Education also reported on April 26 Maris,” or “Mary, Star of the Sea,” English-learners show the reclassi- that the number of long-term in tribute to Mary as a guide who fication rate increased by 5.6 per- English-learners in the LAUSD – fosters goodness in an often trou- cent from the previous year, return- those who require six or more years bled world. The title reflects a time ing the district to the record-high of specialized English instruction – when mariners used stars for navi- rate it achieved in 2014-15. Hilda is 7.9 percent, compared with the gation and prayed to Mary for safe Maldonado, executive director of statewide average of 9.4 percent. passage. photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart the Multilingual and Multicultural An analysis of the English-learner Mary’s Day festivities opened Immaculate Heart students celebrate Mary’s Day. Education Department, credits dis- data shows that LAUSD’s middle with a liturgy, followed by a festive trict educators for the improved rate schools had the largest increase in procession to the quad where the The school auditorium, decorat- hands and sang Immaculate for English-learners, who make up reclassification rates – from 12.9 crowning was held and students ed with lights, stars and handmade Heart’s alma mater before enjoy- 25 percent of the LAUSD’s total percent in 2015-16 to 21.4 percent participated in a maypole dance fish decorations, was the setting for ing lunch and more dancing on the enrollment. this year. Elementary schools and Great Lawn Dance. Nearly student song and dance presenta- school’s lawn. “Our principals and teachers are increased from 11.3 to 17.2 percent, 500 students danced in unison to tions. Thirteen students also car- Immaculate Heart High School dedicated to the achievement of our while the high school rate increased the Jennifer Lopez and Lin- ried a whale prop more than 26 feet educates young women in the 6th- English-learner students,” from 12.2 to 14 percent. Manuel Miranda song, “Love long around a cheering audience as 12th grades on its campus at 5515 Maldonado said. “We are leverag- Maldonado noted that the Makes the World Go Round,” senior Faye Turner sang a song Franklin Ave. For information, call ing new technology-based tools to California English Language which celebrates the power of love from the animated film, “Moana.” (323)461-3651, or visit immacu- monitor students’ progress and pro- Development Test will be replaced over hate. During the finale, students linked lateheart.org. viding personalized instruction that next year by the English Language addresses their specific need, Proficiency Assessments for whether it’s in language or literacy. California. The assessment will We are also more focused on imple- require English-learners to master menting the new English Language academic English, which is embed- Development standards, which are ded in the content, grammar and designed to provide students with vocabulary of science, math and skills to participate in extended aca- other subject areas. demic conversations using the For information, visit lausd.net. “We are leveraging new technology-based tools to monitor students’ progress and providing personalized instruction that addresses their specific need, whether it’s in language or literacy. Hilda Maldonado executive director of the Multilingual and Multicultural Education Dept. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 May 4, 2017

Families invited to WeHo’s ‘soundSpark’ concert The city of West Hollywood presents a “soundSpark” performance on Saturday, May 6 at 12 p.m. in the West Hollywood Library Children’s Theatre. The monthly music series for young children features solo and duo performances by emerging artists. The West Hollywood Library Children’s Theatre is located at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. The free series is held on the first Saturday of each month. This month’s artists are Emily Lacy and Gina photo courtesy of Emily Lacy Treasure. Visit sassas.org/program/soundspark. Emily Lacy will be one of the featured artists in May.

photo courtesy of the Malibu Foundation for Environmental Education Students needed for Kids Ocean Day clean up Young volunteers are needed for this year’s 24th annual “Kids Ocean Day Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up” on May 25 at Dockweiler State Beach. Thousands of Los Angeles-area students are expected to participate in the event, which marks the culmination of a year-round school assembly pro- gram by the Malibu Foundation for Environmental Education. The pro- gram teaches students how litter flows from neighborhoods to the ocean, killing marine life and polluting food resources. To enhance the lesson, nearly 4,000 students from 35 Los Angeles-area schools will participate in a giant aerial artwork inspired by the theme “Come Together.” For information and to volunteer, email [email protected], or visit kidsoceanday.org/volunteer. District observes National Teacher Appreciation Week The Los Angeles Unified School Mónica Ratliff. “Teachers and sub- District Board of Education has stitutes are charged with helping approved a resolution recognizing 20-plus, 30-plus, 120-plus students teachers during National Teacher learn and achieve. Teachers and and Substitute Teacher substitutes across L.A. Appreciation Week from May 7 Unified devote their professional through 13, and on National lives to helping students achieve Teacher Day on Tuesday, May 9. and break free from poverty.” The motion recognizes the essen- Board member Scott M. tial contributions teachers make in Schmerelson also praised the reso- providing quality education pro- lution. grams to students, and extends its “As a principal, I relied on well- highest appreciation for their year- trained substitute teachers to round efforts. replace highly skilled permanent “As a teacher, I know that teach- teachers while they were participat- ing is a very rewarding but ing in professional development,” extremely difficult job. Having Schmerelson said. “Dedicated sub- been an attorney and having been a stitute teachers keep instruction teacher, I can definitely say teach- going, are well-trained and serve as ing is harder,” said Board member role models for our students.” LAUSD middle schools receive LACC College for Kids covetedFive Los Angeles accreditation Unified School schools for taking this ambitious Summer 2017 District (LAUSD) middle schools, step, which reflects their commit- Starts Saturday, June 17 including the Young Oak Kim ment to excellence and their desire Academy in Koreatown, have to build on their success,” said Let your child explore their world this summer at received initial accreditation from LAUSD superintendent Michelle Los Angeles City College the Accrediting Commission of King. “This pioneering group of Schools, Western Association of middle school leaders engaged in a Including: Schools and Colleges (ACS thorough review and have received • Cub Camp 2017: Day camps on LACC’s campus! WASC). confirmation of their achievement. 3 choices include: STEM-themed, STrEaM Academy, The accreditation reflects the I congratulate each of the schools high quality of education the and thank them for their hard work Swim Camp and classic Cub Camp schools are providing, as well as on behalf of our students and fami- • Dozens of classes for kids ages 2+, 7 days a week their capacity to improve. lies.” • Free Lunch for kids, Monday-Thursday Representatives of Young Oak Kim The initial accreditation was Academy, Rudecinda Sepulveda awarded based on information pro- • Swimming Lessons and classes for all ages! Dodson, Robert Frost, Irving vided by the schools, as well as a STEAM Magnet and Stephen M. site visit by ACS WASC officials. Attend FREE Info Session White middle schools were notified The commission considered criteria Saturday, May 20 on April 28 of their accreditation that provide the foundation for edu- through June 30, 2019. They are the cational quality such as curriculum, 12-2 p.m. first LAUSD middle schools to instruction, assessments, organiza- Meet teachers, tour campus receive approval from ACS WASC. tion and school culture and support. ACS WASC has established an Over the next two years, the mid- ask questions accreditation process that requires dle schools will complete a self- Please register/RSVP for free. schools to demonstrate their ability assessment of their success in to support high-quality student maintaining high-quality programs Los Angeles City College Community Services of- Call: learning and ongoing school and their progress in meeting ACS fers a wide array of classes for all ages, ranging 323.953.4000 Ext. 2650 improvements. Currently, all WASC recommendations for Email: in topics from Arts & Crafts to Career Training, [email protected] LAUSD high schools are accredit- improvement. Successful comple- Surf: ed by the private, nonprofit accred- tion will earn the schools a six-year from the classroom to the swimming pool! We’re communityservices.lacitycollege.edu Visit: itation agency. accreditation from ACS WASC. student-supported and not-for-credit 840 N. Heliotrope Dr. L.A. 90029 “I am so proud of the middle For information, visit lausd.net 20 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Campers spend a ‘Summer With

Shakespeare’A Noise Within (ANW), a inclassical Pasadena repertory theatre company based in Pasadena, is holding “Summer With Shakespeare,” a five-week summer camp running from June 12 through July 14. The camp for youth ages 6-18 runs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can select one of two tracks – “A Full Play in 5 Weeks” (for 10-13- and 14-18-year-olds) or “Choose Your Weeks” (for 6- 9- and 10-13-year-olds). There is also a third track for 3-5-year-olds called “Storytime with Shakespeare,” which takes place in half-day sessions from June 12-16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participating children stay active, learn new skills and have fun in the conservatory-style program of acting, improvisa- tion, stage diction, text analysis, kinetic exercises and stage com- bat. Classically trained profes- sional actors, choreographers and designers lead the camp’s sessions. “Summer With Shakespeare” participants gain an appreciation for the Bard’s verse and are exposed to a variety of classic plays. The five-week, intensive camp challenges them to be scholars and performers of Shakespeare while enhancing photo by Craig Schwartz their acting and public speaking skills, building self-confidence and offering experience in theater craft. A Noise Within is located at 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. To regis- ter, call Alicia Green, director of education, at (626)356-3104, or email [email protected].

photo courtesy of the Music Center Music Center announces 14 Spotlight finalists The Music Center named 14 Southern California high school students as Grand Prize Finalists in its 29th annual Spotlight program, a nationally rec- ognized scholarship and arts training program for teens. “These 14 amazing students exemplify what the Spotlight program is about,” said Jeri Gaile, director of the program. “They have the dedication and perseverance, along with a passion for their art, that will propel them forward as young artists and help them as they navigate their future careers.” Two grand prize finalists were named in each of seven categories. Samuel Christian, 18, Options for Youth in Highland Park and Camille Umoff, 16, Santa Barbara High School, are finalists in the acting category. Jordan Coutts, 15, and Lauren Hunter, 15, both from Laurel Spring School, are finalists in ballet. Taylor Kurtz, 16, Great Oak High School, and Sophia Frilot, 14, Orange County School of the Arts, are finalists in non-classical dance. Nathan Vasquez, 18, Orange County School of the Arts, and Jeannine Bauer, 17, St. Margaret’s Episcopal High School, are finalists in classical voice. Joseph Silva, 18, Notre Dame High School, and Brighton Thomas, 18, John Burroughs High School, are non-classical voice final- ists. Aileen Chung, 17, Crean Lutheran High School, and Victor Shlyakhtenko, 15, Sky Mountain Charter School, are classical instrumen- tal finalists. William Brandt, 16, Hamilton High School, and Anna Abondolo, 16, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, are jazz instru- mental finalists. All finalists will receive $5,000 scholarships and will appear in a perfor- mance at the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on May 23. Spotlight Grand Prize Finalists were chosen from more than 1,300 Southern California students who auditioned for panels of expert judges. More than 45,000 students have participated in Spotlight since its incep- tion in 1988. The Music Center has awarded more than $2 million in schol- arships and cash awards to aspiring performers and artists through this pro- gram. All high school students have the opportunity to attend the Spotlight Academy, a free day-long series of seminars and workshops led by profes- sionals and arts educators. During the Academy, students, parents and teachers learn about what it takes to pursue higher education and careers in the arts. The Music Center is located at 135 N. Grand Ave. For information, visit musiccenter.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 May 4, 2017

LAMOTH honors Holocaust victims on Yom HaShoah More than 800 people, including 50 Holocaust survivors, attended the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust’s April 24 Yom HaShoah Commemoration. Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is held annually May Day protests endure to honor the approximately 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust. Jewish organizations across the city, including the Wilshire Boulevard Temple, held their own commemorations. The day typically involves light- ing candles in honor of the Holocaust victims. Speakers at the museum’s event included Consul General of Israel Sam Grundwerg, Israeli Minister for Social Equality Gila Gamliel, sur- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust vivor Renee Firestone, Los Angeles Derek Cayton, grandson of survivor Jona Goldrich; survivor Trudie City Controller Ron Galperin, Rabbi Strobel; and survivor Frank Schiller participated in a candle lighting. Jason Fruithandler, singer Alyssa Jaffe. Survivors Eva Nathanson and Eva Wartnik discussed their art, and Henry Slucki, Sarah Moscovitz and Jack Lewin led a Yiddish poetry reading. by Myles Mellor The Los Angeles Museum of the Crossword Puzzle Holocaust is located at 100 The Grove Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org.

A photograph in the May 3, 2007 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press showed protesters demonstrating on May Day that year near the corner of Third Street and Vermont Avenue. The protest was one of many on May 1 in which demonstrators called attention to the plight of undocumented immigrants in the United States. The demonstrators later joined another group of protesters on Olympic Boulevard and marched to MacArthur Park, where a large rally was held. This year on May 1, thousands of demonstrators came together again at a May Day protest at MacArthur Park. For information, see page 1.

Music and food lectures highlight Across e.g. 1. Play the part 6. German composer, Carl __ May’s First Friday 4. Olfactory sensation 7. Network of veins, etc 8. Cave dweller 8. A ship’s officer 11. Big laugh 9. Sky-blue 13. Make ready 10. Strengthen, with “up” 14. Old TV clown 12. The girl from Ipanema 15. Sky phenomenon came from here 18. Oak fruit 13. Ain’t right? 19. Main picture 14. Second in a series 20. Possessive form 16. ____ Edward Island 22. Freeway division 17. Campus building 23. Old Nick 21. Comparison 27. Drive to action 23. Breathe out 31. Bone related 24. Resembling wings 32. Edible part 25. Small songbirds 33. Cloak-and-dagger org. 26. Exclaim in great joy 36. They may indicate rain 28. Smart group ahead 29. Buddhist building 40. Paycheck abbr. 30. Catchall abbreviation 41. Not to mention 33. Select a prize bull 42. Lowest deck on a ship 34. Admired person 43. Forward 35. Hooded killers 44. Rural water sources 37. Bowl sound 45. “Looky here!” 38. Merrimack River city 48. Hearty brew 39. Rough stuff photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 50. Beady pudding 43. Quark’s place 53. One of the Bowls 45. Place to lounge 57. Indicator of a happy 46. Germ The Natural History Museum of Judith Gerber will lead a discus- crowd 47. “Dear” ones Los Angeles County’s series of sion called “How Green is Your 61. Broadcasts 49. Caribou herdsman First Friday events continues on Plate,” exploring the implications 62. Incurred a bar tab 50. Pre-1917 ruler May 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. of climate change and drought on 63. Castigate 51. Electrical cable At 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m., Richard local food supply. 64. Unnamed litigant 52. Over the hill, maybe Hayden, the museum’s head gar- The event will conclude with 65. Faucet fault 54. Blockhead dener, will lead a special tour enti- musical performances in the 66. Gorilla 55. Maui dance tled “Food for Thought.” museum’s diorama halls by 56. Right now Attendees will learn about how Buyepongo at 8 p.m. and Chico Down 58. “Verses” poet DiFranco the food on our plate evolves as Mann & Captain Planet at 9:15 1. “What ___ the odds?” 59. Baby beagle technology advances, alternative p.m. 2. Narcotic shrub 60. “Beauty is in the ___ of diets emerge and the climate The museum is located at 900 3. Soft mineral the beholder” changes. Exposition Blvd. For information, 4. Metallica’s first hit At 6:30 p.m., Rachel Surls and visit nhm.org. 5. The Smothers Brothers, See Answers page 26 22 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LAMOTH presents documentary ‘Extreme Mammals’ exhibit opening May 14 The Natural History Museum of about liberation of Dachau Los Angeles County (NHMLA) will present “Extreme Mammals” from May 14 to Sept. 10. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History, the exhibition explores the 200-mil- lion-year history of mammals, including animals that will be new to many visitors. With rare fossils and specimens from around the world, vivid reconstructions, video installations and hands-on activities, the exhibition examines the ancestry and evolution of species ranging from massive Columbian mammoths and walk- ing whale ancestors to miniscule mammals that weighed as little as a dollar bill, and from speedy cheetahs to super-slow tree sloths. photo courtesy of AMNH/D. Finnin “Mammals become extreme in Reaching an adult weight of 20 tons, Indricotherium is the largest photo by Luke Harold response to their environments, mammal ever discovered. It lived in central Asia between 23 and 34 adapting and evolving to survive At Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany, ashes of victims sit in front million years ago, and its closest living relative is the rhinoceros. of a wall reading “Never Again” in multiple languages. the changes in their surroundings,” said Xiaoming Wang, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology. “‘Extreme The expanded Los Angeles ver- toothed cat, to the biggest The Los Angeles Museum of the The exhibit has artifacts, letters, Mammals’ presents visitors with a sion of the exhibition closes with a American lion, to the least spe- Holocaust presents a special screen- photographs and personal testimonies special opportunity to learn about special section featuring memo- cialized mountain lion, the only ing of the powerful documentary from the Los Angeles site’s collection the epic evolutionary journey of rable fossils and content from one of the Ice Age’s big cat “The Liberators: Why We Fought” and is curated to depict the different mammals throughout time.” NHMLA’s sister institution and species to have survived in mod- on Friday, May 12 at 2 p.m. groups of people targeted by the Many of the animals featured in research site, the La Brea Tar Pits. ern day Los Angeles. Of particu- The screening will be followed by Nazis for dehumanization, slave ‘Extreme Mammals’ are extinct. The Tar Pits’ iconic onsite seeps lar resonance to Angelenos, the a Q&A with Dachau Concentration labor, torture and death. The exhibition examines the caus- represent the world’s only consis- exhibit will also present a feature Camp survivors Ben Lesser and Included in the exhibit are post- es of past extinctions, including tently active and urban Ice Age on L.A.’s own P-22, the Griffith Joshua Kaufman. cards and letters from the museum’s climate change, human activities, excavation site. Tar Pits high- Park mountain lion. The documentary screening is in collection written by Dachau prison- and other factors, and challenges lights in ‘Extreme Mammals’ The Natural History Museum conjunction with “Names Instead of ers between 1934, shortly after the visitors to think about how we can include an exploration of North of Los Angeles County is located Numbers,” the international traveling camp was established, and late 1944, save species threatened by similar American big cats, ranging from at 900 Exposition Blvd. For infor- exhibition from Dachau months before liberation. factors today. the hyper-specialized saber- mation, visit nhm.org. Concentration Camp Memorial Site’s “Names Instead of Numbers” will Remembrance Book Project, a col- be at the museum until July. lection of biographies of camp vic- Admission to the museum is free. tims that gives a voice to the more The Los Angeles Museum of the than 200,000 prisoners who were Holocaust is located at 100 The deported to Dachau between 1933 Grove Drive. For information, visit and 1945. lamoth.org. Award-winning composer hosts ‘Refractor Piano Immersion’ at Vortex Dome Award-winning pianist and composer Peter Manning Robinson will perform with a stunning aural and visual art expe- rience during his “Experience Refractor Piano Immersion” con- cert on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vortex Immersion Dome. “This concert is the next pro- gression in the Refractor Piano evolution,” Robinson said. “Playing at the Vortex Dome allows me to expand both the aural and the visual elements to create an experience that truly immerses the audience in the per- formance.” In Robinson’s hands, the photo by Michael Rueter/Capture Imaging Refractor Piano, an adapted Steinway piano, is capable of gen- erating an array of never-heard- used to generate the distinct instru- and will also include Robinson before sounds. Robinson refracts ments and voices heard in each speaking about his music and the the piano’s raw, acoustic sound to composition. Using the keyboard, Refractor Piano. make each performance unique. his fingers, mallets, and other Tickets cost $20. photo courtesy of Freehand Gallery Robinson rides the refractions as implements, Robinson uses the The Vortex Immersion Dome he bends and morphs the raw entire piano to conjure up his new entrance is located at 450 S. Bixel sound. The new textures he creates music. St. For information, visit vortex- Freehand Gallery holding – the acoustic refractions – are The show runs one night only, domes.com. annualFreehand Gallery jewelry will hold its enamelingshow with contemporary land- annual jewelry show through May scape-inspired designs made of at Los Angeles Ballet hosts Beverly Hills gala 31. least 50 percent reclaimed materials. The Los Angeles Ballet cele- Colleen Neary, co-artistic direc- Angeles Ballet’s mission to pro- The gallery continues to offer cus- Some of the artists returning to brated its Season 11 Gala on tors of the Los Angeles Ballet. vide world-class performances tomers and collectors an array of Freehand are Karen McCreary, who April 21 at the Beverly Wilshire “They are wonderful supporters and provide diverse outreach work from emerging artists, as well as considers light when creating her Hotel by honoring Academy of the arts, and appreciate what it opportunities throughout old favorites whose work it has car- jewelry with acrylic, bold colors, and Award nominated film producer means that Los Angeles has its Southern California. At a time ried exclusively for years. palladium and gold leaf; Kit Carson, Lawrence Bender, along with own professional classical ballet when the arts are underfunded Making their Freehand debuts are whose Western motifs are romantic former Governor Gray Davis and company.” and continue to be absent from Kerianne Quick, whose materials and wildly original; and Michael Sharon Davis. Past honorees include Paula public school curricula, it is Los include hand-cut and carved bricks Norman Bayes, a gallery and cus- “Our honorees truly under- Abdul, Robert Day, Linda Angeles Ballet’s mission to share mixed with pearls, shells, gold and tomer favorite, whose work is only stand the significance that the Duttenhaver, Ghada Irani, Nigel the gift of dance with the broad- silver; Jera Lodge, who uses spray available at Freehand. arts play in inspiring creativity Lythgoe, Lori Milken, Jane est possible audience and to give painted, architecturally patterned Freehand Gallery is located at and building strong societies,” Seymour and Ben Vereen. back to the community that has metal jewelry; and April Hale, who 8413 W. Third St. For information, said Thordal Christensen and The Gala supports Los so generously supported it. combines the ancient technique of visit freehand.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 May 4, 2017

Fiven good, five maybes, five bad A brief guide to the summer movie season

Harrelson. Add to that director Matt The Good Reeves (“Cloverfield”), and we’ve “Guardians of the Galaxy got another win. Col. 2” (May 5) “Dunkirk” (July 21) “Guardians” is sure to be a fun ride, though we’re not likely to Christopher Nolan has a reputa- Guy Ritchie is the king of style, a experience many memorable vil- tion for mind teasers and revolu- tactic that worked well in “Snatch” photo courtesy of Universal Pictures lains in the ongoing plight of the tionizing the superhero genre, but and “Sherlock Holmes,” to a Marvel Cinematic Universe. And he’s ready to take on World War II. degree. Then two films in a row Sofia Boutella stars in an all-new cinematic version of the legend that Baby Groot, we’re all here for that Everything we know about this one evoked more yawns than awes. has fascinated cultures all over the world: "The Mummy." shameless crowd pleasing. reeks of Oscar bait in wondrous and Needless to say, the jury’s out on Sidenote: “Spider-Man: intense ways. The film stars Tom the first installment in his “King dumb as it sounds. The entire “Cars” franchise is Homecoming” (July 7): The third Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Arthur” film series. It’s sure to be meant for kids. Look no further reboot of New York’s friendly Murphy, Mark Rylance and even grandiose, but can Ritchie control “The Mummy” (June 9) than the wildly obnoxious and neighborhood Spider-Man doesn’t Harry Styles (the One Direction lead star Charlie Hunnam, a hit-or- juvenile Mater (voiced by Larry seem like a complete waste, though dude). miss performer whose tendency Tom Cruise leads a “Mummy” the Cable Guy). So why will “Cars the trailers do little to help. Tom toward overacting and peculiar remake. Not the shiniest of ideas, 3” (June 16) be any different Holland’s performance in “Captain “It Comes At Night” (June 9) facial expressions must be tamed. but with Alex Kurtzman (writer despite its dramatic teaser? America: Civil War” is hope for “Lost,” “Star Trek” and a slew “Transformers: The Last Knight” enough. A24 is a young company, but it’s “Alien Covenant” (May 19) of nerdy things) directing and (June 23) will probably be the last already produced incredible films Sofia Boutella set to play the titu- time Michael Bay exploits these “Baby Driver” (June 28) like “Moonlight” and “Ex “Prometheus” angered many lar villain, perhaps things won’t be 1980s toys for evil, but that Machina,” and this summer’s “It diehard “Alien” fans. It wasn’t a so hokey. doesn’t mean anything is coming Edgar Wright – the masterful Comes At Night” looks to be a truly horror film, but an intellectual to a close for the robots in dis- director of “Shaun of the Dead,” horrifying film about a creature that thriller. That’s a win in my book, guise. Like the Energizer Bunny, “Hot Fuzz” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. plagues humanity, you guessed it, but the experiment was short- The Bad they just keep going and going and the World” – is back at it. This time, at night. Joel Edgerton plays Paul, lived. Now, “Alien Covenant” Let’s not dwell long on the neg- going and going until any sem- he’s trying out a film about a driver whose isolated home functions like picks up long after “Prometheus” ative. “Pirates of the Caribbean: blance of human and AI decency is named Baby. Early reviews are 100 clockwork until others show up in with a new crew that encounters a Dead Men Tell No Tales” (May gone. percent positive. Plus, it’s a Wright need of shelter from the creature. more recognizable foe, the pesky 26) will likely continue the fran- I hate to be a pessimist, but film; he doesn’t know how to fail. Xenomorph. There will be blood, chise’s downward spiral since the “Valerian and the City of a How can he with a cast that but probably not much depth. second film. Perhaps “Wonder Thousand Planets” (July 21) won’t includes Jon Hamm, Lilly James, The Maybes Woman” (June 2) won’t be terri- succeed. Luc Besson (“Lucy,” Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal and “Snatched” (May 12) “Baywatch” (May 25) ble, but the DC Extended Universe “The Fifth Element”) once knew Ansel Elgort. has only created one mediocre his way around an incredible film, Goldie Hawn returns to the big It might seem crazy, but an R- film, “Man of Steel” and two but this adaptation of the graphic “War for the Planet of the screen alongside Amy Schumer in a rated take on the campy beach TV awful ones. One day, if Zack novel, while visually stimulating, Apes” (July 14) comedy about a mother and daugh- series, starring Dwayne Johnson, Snyder has nothing to with these will likely tank for a simple rea- ter kidnapped, or snatched, during doesn’t sound like a total loss (if it films, we might see a brighter son: Besson’s continued trajectory If you haven’t experienced these an overseas vacation. It sounds gets the R). Or it could be just as future for a such iconic characters. down. films, you’re missing out. Andy promising, but director Jonathan Serkis returns to motion capture Levine hasn’t had a hit since 2011’s Caesar, the revolutionary ape lead- “50/50.” ing his kin at the turning point of the war when he faces off against a “King Arthur: Legend of the colonel played by Woody Sword” (May 12) 24 May 4, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

In a letter to members in April, the same breath,” he said. Beverly Hills Chamber of The Health and Safety Commerce CEO Todd Johnson said Commission, at the request of the BeverlyFrom page 1 Hills targets secondhand smoke many chamber members were con- Beverly Hills City Council, is Vice Mayor Julian Gold is co- He said the new law probably When the ordinance was pro- cerned about the impact of a total exploring the feasibility of regulat- chair of the Department of won’t dissuade him from continu- posed, the City Council also con- ban. But the compromise to restrict ing smoking in multi-unit housing. Anesthesiology at Cedars-Sinai ing his tobacco habit. sidered a full ban on smoking in smoking while idle on a public Bosse said she expects the full city Medical Center. On Wednesday, he “If the price hasn’t stopped me – public within city limits. City staff right of way will “adequately pro- council to consider recommenda- pointed to studies – such as one the $2 tax – I doubt this will,” he and the Beverly Hills Chamber of tect the interests of our business tions next month. from the Centers for Disease said. “But I don’t get mad about it Commerce gathered input from res- community,” Johnson said. More information is at beverly- Control and Prevention published because I understand why they do idents and business owners, and Bosse said City Hall hosted hills.org/smokingregulations. in December – that state nearly it. I have kids myself, so I try not to found that the notion of stricter many public meetings and the ordi- 500,000 Americans die from smok- smoke around them or any of that. I rules was a concern because it nance is the product of the public ing-related illnesses each year, understand people’s frustration could lead to a loss of business, process and the community work- Corrections including more than 41,000 from with it.” especially with foreign tourists. ing together. She said the business secondhand smoke. The total eco- A Beverly Grove resident who Hotel owners also expressed con- community recognized that the nomic cost for the United States identified himself as Chris P. works cern about strengthening regula- ordinance is a fair way to allow In the April 20 issue, an arti- due to medical care is equal to more in the building at 9100 Wilshire tions by removing designated people the freedom to smoke while cle on a West Hollywood than $300 million. Blvd. in Beverly Hills. While he smoking areas around pools and paying attention to known issues Sheriff’s Deputy described an He added that there are very few was smoking a cigarette on the outside adjoining areas. They said with secondhand smoke. assault to resident “Jason things like cigarettes that he can stairs in front of the building on smoking patrons, especially those “This really was a win-win,” she Kane.” The resident’s name is think of that are as widely tolerated Wednesday, he said the new law is from foreign countries, could find said. Jason King. in society while providing no bene- “a little silly.” the regulations too restrictive, caus- Gold said other cities have tried fit, despite the health risks “We’ll see how they enforce it,” ing them to stay elsewhere. total bans on smoking in public, but In the April 27 issue, an arti- involved. he said. “I want to know what the Councilman John Mirisch, who were challenged in court by the “Keep moving. It’s your habit, thinking behind it is.” spent a significant amount of his tobacco industry. He said that cle about a multi-family build- and you’re entitled to it, I suppose. He also said he doubts it will life in Sweden where smoking is change will have to come from the ing on Ridgeley Drive stated But others should not have to toler- curb his habit. less common, said in December federal level, as many cities don’t the residence is owned by ate it,” he said. “It’s my choice,” he said. that foreigners from some countries have the resources to withstand the Vardi Baruch, as his name was According to a City Hall staff A man who declined to share his could also be equally as dissuaded tobacco industry. listed in the nomination for his- report, 8 percent of residents in name while he smoked a vape by secondhand smoke. He added “[The federal government] has to toric designation. Baruch sold that the longer patrons live, the Beverly Hills smoke tobacco, com- device near Oakhurst Drive, said he put its money where its mouth is, the property to Ridgeley 744 pared to 14 percent in Los Angeles is annoyed by the new law, but that longer they continue to come back especially when they talk about LLC several months ago. County and 17 percent nationwide. he understands, too. and spend money. public health and tobacco sales in Gold said Beverly Hills is fortunate “I mean, I quit smoking ciga- that most people have accepted that rettes, and now to that point, ciga- smoking is not good for them. rettes do smell horrible to me,” he But the law will apply to other said. “I can’t smoke cigarettes any- smokers who work in Beverly Hills more because I vape. I mean my or are visiting. family never liked smoking and I Johnathan Allen lives in Ventura get it. A lot of people don’t like it County, but travels around and it can affect them because a lot Southern California working for of peoples’ lungs aren’t as good as Netflix. On Wednesday, he joined others.” co-workers for a smoke break on a Gold said the intention was never Wilshire Boulevard sidewalk just to start ticketing people. Rather, he west of La Peer Drive, and was hopes the ordinance continues to unaware that he would be breaking educate people on the health risks. the law if he did the same thing on “We’ve said from the beginning Friday. But he said he didn’t mind. that we’re not interested in fining “Walking up and down the street anyone,” he said, explaining he’d isn’t a big deal or walk around the rather hand residents an informa- block,” he said. “It’s whatever.” tional pamphlet. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 May 4, 2017 Prices so low they’ll knock your socks off!

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In 32 states, I can legally be harassed in the workplace. In 32 “In 32 states, I can states, I cannot take them to court. be legally denied MayFrom page Day1 rally attracts thousands in L.A. … I have a right to live my life as I employment. In 32 istration restrictions. and diverse communities, and send- geted by ICE and the police – are see fit, free from interference from states, I can be But as Trump continues to push ing a message to the administration part of a larger attack against all Christian supremacists and the anti-immigration policies at a faster that we are united,” the May Day working people. Angelica Salas, Trump Administration.” legally fired. In 32 rate than seen in recent years – Coalition said in a press release. executive director of Coalition for Joey Hernandez, a public and states, I can be which includes intensified immigra- “We are building solidarity across Humane Immigrant Rights of Los community building representa- legally harassed in tion enforcement, plans for a border differences and uniting in our resis- Angeles, said the nation is “at a tive for the Los Angeles LGBT the workplace. In wall, a ban on refugees from tance,” said David Huerta, president crossroads.” Center, helped organize the cen- Muslim countries and threats to of SEIU United Service Workers “We are living in a moment when ter’s contingency for the march. 32 states, I cannot withhold federal funding from West. we should be asking of ourselves, He explained the center provides take them to court.” “sanctuary” cities and states – advo- Ari Gutiérrez, co-founder and what kind of country do we want to legal and health services for immi- cates of other issues joined an event advisory board president of the have? Most Americans are con- grants and undocumented immi- -Rachael Rose Luckey, traditionally reserved for labor Latino Equality Alliance, said the cerned their freedoms and liberties, grants, and the May Day march is Transgender person, rights. LGBTQ community includes immi- even their well-being, health, educa- an extension of its larger policies Stonewall Dem. Club “In light of President Trump’s grants, survivors, dreamers, college tion and air we breathe, is threat- and proactive LGBTQ agenda. He cruel, ill-intentioned and disruptive students, professionals and entre- ened under this administration,” said approximately 20 percent of fear that unsettles our communities policies that attack working people, preneurs. Salas said. “We are joining today in the center’s clientele are immi- and disrupts our economy.” immigrants, public education, “The LGBTQ community sup- resistance and every day after this as grants or undocumented immi- City Council President Herb Muslims and the LGBT communi- ports labor, immigrant and racial long as it takes to bring balance to grants. Wesson, 10th District, said the ty, we all recognize that the time to justice because those issues affect the body politic.” “There are approximately diverse crowd is a reflection of a resist is now,” said Nordykian us too,” Gutiérrez said. Rachael Rose Luckey, executive 267,000 LGBT undocumented diverse city. Araskya, an Armenian DACA John Parker, member of the officer with the Stonewall immigrants in America,” he said. “We are L.A. We are a city, recipient. Workers World Party and on behalf Democratic Club and a transgender Mayor Eric Garcetti said the when we look out into a crowd and For the first time in nearly a of the May Day General Strike woman, explained how workers’ demonstrators stand together to that crowd is not diverse, we know decade, all marches happening on Coalition, said Trump’s policies – rights and LGBTQ equality overlap. send a message that Los Angeles something is wrong,” Wesson said. May Day announced unity among which he said are aimed at immi- “In 32 states, I can be legally will stand up “against any attempt “We are L.A. and we have a the groups. grants, women, the LGBTQ com- denied employment,” Luckey said. to scapegoat immigrants, break up responsibility to protect and save “We are promoting our vibrant munity, Muslims and minorities tar- “In 32 states, I can legally be fired. families and create a climate of this country.”

GriffithFrom page 1 Park groups argue for public access Canyon. According to the complaint, the use access points that are farther The Beachwood entrance has Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust away from the more convenient been used by hikers since the 1920s, fought the city in the past over usage Beachwood entrance, according to according to the Friends of Griffith of Western Avenue as an access point the motion. It also alleges other Park. The three organizations partic- when the park expanded west, and adverse effects on the community. ipated in the motion to restore access over an attempt by city officials to “As a result of the closure of the to the Beachwood entrance. It also charge a fee for vehicles entering the Beachwood Canyon entrance to alleges improper transfer of public park. Griffith Park, the city has redirected land to a private party. “A basic right of Angelenos is traffic through Oaks’ jurisdiction, photo by Patricia Sanchez “The city’s decision to close access to its public parks,” said Clare severely affecting the environmental Three local groups are challenging a ruling that closed an opening to a popular access to Griffith Park at the Darden, trustee for Griffith J. Griffith quality in the area,” the motion trail with access to some of the best views of the Hollywood Sign. Beachwood gate sets a terrible prece- Charitable Trust Fund, in a state- alleges. dent for closing other access points,” ment. “Any access threatened by A spokesman for Councilman office would be able to “move for- ment. said Marian Dodge, president of special interest groups to Griffith David Ryu, 4th District, did not ward on long-term strategies to cre- A spokesman for Mayor Eric Friends of Griffith Park, in a state- Park land is a violation of Colonel respond to a request for comment. ate better experiences” for tourists Garcetti said the mayor’s office ment. “Friends of Griffith Park Griffith’s declaration that the park be Following the March announcement and the surrounding community. could not comment on the case wants to assure that the public con- free and open to all.” that the Beachwood Drive entrance Sunset Ranch and the city’s because it is still ongoing. tinues to have access to this magnif- Members of the Los Feliz Oaks would close, Ryu said that since “the Department of Recreation and Parks The motion is scheduled for a icent public park.” Homeowners Association have to Sunset Ranch litigation is done,” his did not respond to a request for com- hearing on June 13.

TargetFrom page 1 ‘disappointed,’ evaluating next steps taller than the 35-foot height limit sion later on what must occur next La Mirada Homeowners allowed under zoning regulations at for the development to proceed. Association member Doug Haines the time, and Fruin ruled the City “By trying to retrofit the zoning to said the “proper outcome” would be Council illegally changed the rules. save Target’s illegal project, the City for Target to demolish the existing Target and the city appealed that rul- Council committed a new string of building and construct a store that ing. illegal acts,” Silverstein said. “For meets the area’s original 35-foot In May 2016, the City Council years, we have asked the City height limit. He added that the Target approved changes to the area’s Council and Target to follow the law. store could have been finished and Station Neighborhood Area Plan It’s that basic. But they keep saying, opened a long time ago had the city (SNAP) – a larger plan governing ‘catch us if you can.’ That is not how restricted the structure to one story. planning in the surrounding neigh- elected officials should conduct the Haines ran for City Council against borhood – which officials hoped public’s business. It is the city that O’Farrell in the March municipal would enable construction to pro- has kept the project in limbo by con- election. ceed. Those changes also allowed for tinually ignoring the public and the “The Target store could have and a 74-foot building. law.” should have come in nine years ago,” photo by Edwin Folven The La Mirada Neighborhood Rob Wilcox, a spokesman for the Haines said. “The city and Target Association filed a new lawsuit over Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, prevented that from happening. The the rule change, and the appellate said the office is reviewing the ruling fact is they changed the law and built court sent the matter back to the Los “and will be advising our client the store illegally.” neighborhood, a petition for Angeles County Superior Court for accordingly.” which has been received by the consideration. Target issued a statement about the Department of Transportation. In a decision dated April 26, Fruin ruling. CahuengaFrom page 5 All heavy truck hauling of again ruled that the project violates “Target has been actively working Answers From Page 21 construction equipment, con- the law because impacts to the com- with the city to take the appropriate live/work units and 29 micro struction materials, deliveries munity were not considered after the steps to move forward with the L.A. units. and excess soil export will be City Council changed the rules in Sunset store,” said Target spokes- The development will also limited to between 9 a.m. and 3 May 2016. The parties involved in woman Kristy Welker. “We’re disap- include a gym and recreation p.m., except for city-permitted the lawsuit received the ruling on pointed in the recent ruling and are room, 589 parking spaces and night work between 7 p.m. and May 1. evaluating next steps.” 410 bicycle parking spaces in a 7 a.m. Haul trucks will not be The La Mirada Neighborhood Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th two-level subterranean garage. allowed to sit idle on public Association, represented by attorney District, has worked on getting the The agreement requires the roadways. Robert Silverstein, contends that a Target project on track for years. developer to contribute $50,000 Shifts of no more than 40 new environmental impact report “The council member is disap- toward fees associated with the construction workers will start should be completed for the project pointed,” said Tony Arranaga, com- formation of a preferential after 7 a.m. and before 10 a.m., because the city made changes to the munications director for O’Farrell. SNAP. They will make that request “He wants to see the Target store parking district in the adjacent and end before 6 p.m. each day. to Fruin, who will make a final deci- completed.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 May 4, 2017

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