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Volume 29 No. 34 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities August 22, 2019 Contracts awarded for WeHo pulls rabbit out of its hat Greystone theater fixes n Historic Rocky and Bullwinkle statue lands on Sunset Strip n Work to address security, roofing, AV systems BY CAMERON KISZLA BY RYAN MANCINI million is part of an almost $5-mil- A statue of Rocky and Bullwinkle that was an icon lion projected cost for interior and on the Sunset Strip for decades is headed back to a The Beverly Hills City Council exterior improvements to the the- prominent spot in West Hollywood. awarded contracts totaling a mini- ater. The City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 19 to mum of $2 million on Aug. 20 to “The construction estimate after select the traffic triangle at Sunset Boulevard and restore Greystone Mansion’s theater. completion of [the] design develop- Holloway Drive as the statue’s new home. Rebecca Plans for the restoration project ment package was approximately Ehemann, public art administrator for the city, said a were previously approved by the $3.9 million,” Beverly Hills Public 6-foot-tall pedestal will deter those who might try to City Council on July 10. The $2 See Repairs page 25 climb the 16-foot-tall statue while allowing visitors to take photos with Frostbite Falls’ most famous resi- dents. The city will pay $96,000 to construct the stat- ue’s space. “Bullwinkle will have his own place and will exist amongst the billboards as his own entity in the air,” she said. The statue was first unveiled in 1961 in front of Jay Ward Productions’ animation studio at 8218 Sunset photo courtesy of Alison Martino/Vintage Los Angeles Blvd., where it was built as an advertisement for The 16-foot-tall statue of Rocky and Bullwinkle was NBC’s “The Bullwinkle Show.” Over the years, removed from the Sunset Strip in 2013. Bullwinkle’s outfit was often repainted to parody the bikini on a nearby advertisement for the Sahara a permanent home on the Sunset Strip. Casino in Las Vegas. Multiple public speakers came out to support the The statue has been missing from the Sunset Strip statue, including Tara Strong and Brad Norman, who since 2013, when it was taken down for repairs, then portray the flying squirrel and moose, respectively, put on display at the Paley Center for Media in on the characters’ most recent iteration, “The Beverly Hills as part of the “Jay Ward Legacy” Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.” Strong and exhibit. The Ward family donated the sculpture to the Norman used their characters’ voices to advocate for photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills city of West Hollywood so it could be put back on the statue, and Jay Ward’s granddaughter, Amber Maintenance of Greystone Mansion’s facilities are always ongoing, with display, though outside of a brief appearance at City several restoration projects in the works. Hall in 2015, the statue has been in storage, awaiting See Statue page 25 Volunteers to help homeless connect Looking to make a splash n New professional Games in Sydney, followed by another gold in 2004 in Athens. swimming team He retired from competitive to services at Pan Pacific Park features Olympic swimming in 2006, but he’s still involved in the sport. In 2005, he n Local government, medal winners invested $100,000 in the nonprofits, private BY CAMERON KISZLA Westside Jewish Community Center, one of his early training sector team up to make In the late 1990s and early grounds after his move from to a difference 2000s, Lenny Krayzelburg was the U.S. from the Ukraine – then one of the top swimmers in the still a Soviet Republic – as a BY EDWIN FOLVEN world. The Fairfax High School teenager. That project evolved and USC alum set world records into Krayzelburg’s business, a Hundreds of homeless people in the 50-, 100- and 200-meter multi-state swim academy called will be connected to service backstroke and took home three providers on Aug. 27 during the gold medals at the 2000 Olympic See Swimming page 26 Midtown Homeless Connect Day, being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center. Representatives from numerous county and city agencies, nonprof- its and private service providers will help link people with photo by Edwin Folven resources. Participants can receive The Midtown Homeless Services Connect Day will be held in the Pan assistance with legal representation, Pacific Park Recreation Center. medical services, housing and more. Showers, free haircuts, lunch District, and Los Angeles County Los Angeles Homeless Coalition, and donated clothing and hygiene Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd People Assisting the Homeless, the kits will be offered. District, and state Sen. Ben Allen Center at Blessed Sacrament, and The event is being held by the (D-Santa Monica) and state the People Concern, which will Los Angeles Homeless Services Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- have booths at the event. Authority in conjunction with the Santa Monica). Other sponsors LAHSA and other service photo by Aaron Blevins offices of Los Angeles City include the Mid City West Lenny Krayzelburg is general manager of the LA Current, a pro- Councilman David Ryu, 4th Community Council, the Midtown See Event page 26 fessional team competing in the International Swimming League. 2 August 22, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Music at the Nikola Tesla Ernie Kovacs Marc Alessi, executive director of Tesla Hammer Science Center at Wardenclyffe, will celebration The Hammer Museum is holding “On explore the life and work of one of his- Classic comedy fans won’t want to the Come Up,” a musical performance tory’s most influential and enigmatic miss a celebration of Ernie Kovacs on on Thursday, Aug 22, at 7:30 p.m. Kelz inventors during “Nikola Tesla and His Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Washington and Chasity Saunders host New York Laboratory” on Monday, Grammy Museum. Comedian, actor, the event with Adrian Marcel, Marco Aug. 26, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the writer and entertainer Kovacs was laud- McKinnis, Asiahn, Darius Coleman, K. Griffith Observatory. Tesla was a science ed for his sense of humor, surreal visual Forest, Joyce Wrice and Girls Make visionary whose contributions to gags and subversive, absurdist wit. Best Beats. Organized by ASCAP, the event humanity include AC electricity, wi-fi, known for his groundbreaking visual offers a platform for rising artists to per- robotics, radio, x-ray technology and humor, Kovacs was posthumously form. Admission is free. 10899 more. In 1901, Tesla began work on a nominated for a Grammy Award in Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ham- wireless “Radio City” in Shoreham, 1977 for “The Ernie Kovacs Album.” mer.ucla.edu. New York, with an 18-story tower to Reissued recently for the first time in transmit information and electricity celebration of his centennial by around the world. Alessi will share the Omnivore Recordings, the centennial Pink Martini remarkable true story of the past, present edition includes many of his best televi- Enjoy performances by Pink Martini and future of Tesla’s last remaining lab- sion work and six recently discovered with Orchestra from Friday, Aug. 23, oratory at Wardenclyffe. Tickets are $10 bonus tracks. The Grammy Museum through Sunday, Aug. 25, at the for Friends of the observatory members; will bring together a numerous innova- Hollywood Bowl. The eclectic little $25 for nonmembers. (213)473-0879, tors to discuss Kovacs’ influence on orchestra from Portland performs the friendsoftheobservatory.com. their careers. Tickets are $20. 800 W. swinging sounds of the 20th century, Olympic Blvd. grammymuseum.org. from the sambas of Brazil to the rhythms of mid-century Havana and the Beverly Hills chansons of Paris cafés. Pink Martini Korean Calligraphy will be backed by the Hollywood Bowl Chamber Join artist Kim Jongweon and curator Orchestra. Violent Femmes open on Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is Virginia Moon for a discussion about Aug. 23, while Grammy-winning La hosting a workshop titled “Cut Through the artist’s work in the exhibit “Beyond Santa Cecilia opens on Aug. 24, and the Clutter and Clarify Your Message” Line: The Art of Korean Writing” on Booker T’s Stax Revue opens on Aug. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 6:30 Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Los 25. Tickets start at $14. 2301 N. p.m. at the chamber office. Participants Angeles County Museum of Art’s

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photo by Bruce Bisenz to connect with customers and grow classically trained calligrapher for most Lakshmi “La Chimi” Basile will perform in “Forever Flamenco” on business, as well as how to simplify a of his life. In his later years, he sought Arena Cinelounge Sunday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre. The show, “Idas y brand and how to create the most effec- to not only find a new way of express- Film fans won’t want to miss screen- Vueltas,” promises to be as hot as late summer. Basile will be accompa- tive messaging for websites, brochures ing this traditional writing form but to ings of “Burn,” “Tone-Def,” “Parallel nied by Spanish singer Juan Murube in his “Forever Flamenco” debut and social media. Admission is $15 for also imbue a sense of spirituality he felt Chords” and “Just a Friend” running and will be joined by guitarist Gabriel Osuna, guitarist and percussionist members; $30 for guests. RSVP was disappearing from this revered art. from Friday, Aug. 23, through requested. 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., 5905 Wilshire Blvd. lacma.org. Gerardo Morales, and pianist Mateo Amper. Tickets start at $40. 5060 Thursday, Aug. 29, at Arena Second Floor. (310)248-1000, mem- Cinelounge. “Burn” is a thriller directed Fountain Ave. (323)663-1525, fountaintheatre.com. bers.beverlyhillschamber.com. by Mike Gan about a lonely and unsta- Lisa Loeb ble gas station attendant who finds an Grammy Award-winning recording opportunity to make a connection with Paul Robeson Film at the Autry ‘The Advocates’ artist Lisa Loeb will cap her summer a suspect who commits a hold up. The city of West Hollywood is holding a tour with a special show on Thursday, “Tone-Def” is a comedy/horror film Join the Autry Museum of the Theatre Festival American West for a members screen- documentary film screening and panel Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. at Los Angeles’ about a young woman tired of her job discussion of “The Advocates” on Dynasty Type- and dysfunctional relationship who Los Angeles Theatre Center presents ing night of the film “Angels in the the “Paul Robeson Theatre Festival” on Outfield” on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 5 Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in the West writer at the rents an ornate house from an eccentric Hollywood Council Chambers. Learn Hayworth Theatre. widower. “Parallel Chords” follows a Friday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, to 8:30 p.m. The film is a story about a Aug. 24, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, young boy who prays for a struggling about the homelessness crisis and hear “An Evening With young violinist who struggles to assert from a panel including Celina Alvarez, Lisa Loeb” will her individuality amid the intense pres- Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. The Aug. 23 event baseball team and receives the help of includes an awards presentation at 7:30 an angel. The team miraculously climbs executive director of Housing Works; include new songs sure of her pianist father and her own Rémi Kessler, director of “The never before musical ability. “Just a Friend” is a p.m., followed by a reading of “The back into the pennant race while the Queen of Los Angeles” and music by players learn to believe in themselves. Advocates”; Rudy Salinas, chief pro- played live, as well story of a man and a woman who try to gram officer for the Center at Blessed as fan favorites, defy the odds and prove that men and the Blue Morning Quintet. “Awakening Games on the plaza and an in-gallery the Past, Present and Future: A scavenger hunt begin at 5 p.m., fol- Sacrament; and Robert Morrison, pro- top-charting radio hits and some women can be “just friends.” gram director for Housing Works. requests (tweet requests to Admission is $16. Showtimes vary; see Retrospective,” with highlights of the lowed by the film in the Wells Fargo works presented by Robey Theatre Theatre at 6:30 p.m. 4700 Western Attendees will also enjoy the “Everyone @LisaLoeb). Advance tickets are $20; schedule. 6464 Sunset Blvd. (323)924- In” virtual reality experience. Admission $25 at the door. 2511 Wilshire Blvd. Company over the past 25 years, will Heritage Way. theautry.org. 1644, arenacinelounge.com. is free but RSVP is requested by visiting dynastytypewriter.com/calendar/lisa- be held on Aug 25 and 26. Tickets on Aug. 23 are $50; $35 on Aug. 24 and bit.ly/2LBQnan. loebaug29. 25. 514 S. Spring St. (866)811-4111, Petersen Cruise-In

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of Japanese culture through calligraphy Memorial Lecture Edwin Folven and provides an opportunity to learn ChaiVillageLA presents the Richard [email protected] about Japanese culture. Admission is Siegel Memorial Lecture with special EDITOR free but registration is required. 5700 guest Marc Freedman on Sunday, Aug. Cameron Kiszla Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. (323)761- 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Temple Emanuel

[email protected] 7510, jflalc.org. of Beverly Hills’ Maltz Center. Freedman, a friend and colleague of Ryan Mancini Siegel, will discuss his 30 year quest to [email protected] Humorous play answer questions about living life after REPORTERS 50 to the fullest. Freedman has authored readings four books and is the CEO of Kate Croxton Enjoy “Now More Than Ever - An encore.org, through which a five-year CALL (213)283-2274 COPY EDITOR Afternoon of Humor” on Saturday, “Generation to Generation” initiative is Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. at the John C. tapping into the experience and wisdom Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Fremont Branch Library. Actors from of adults 50-plus to make a difference mention code 9003 Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg Theatre Forty will read humorous in the lives of young people. The event CONTRIBUTING WRITERS pieces from authors such as Saki, P.G. is open to members of ChaiVillageLA, to subscribe. The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are Wodehouse and others. 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President Danielle Peters said. “All “The first day of school brings a the teachers wear their ‘kindness LAUSD classes begin sense of excitement as we welcome capes’ and they become ‘kindness on Aug. 20 everyone back,” Beutner said. superheroes.’ All the kindergarten “Over 60,000 hardworking women students make a cape, and they rep- BY RYAN MANCINI and men in our schools are dedicat- resent their idea of kindness and it ed to making sure every student really, really works.” Excited children returned to Los gets the best possible education. Peters added that her child would Angeles Unified School District Our continuing efforts to reinforce remind people if they were or were campuses for their first day of the the school as the center of our work, not being kind, a trait she credits the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday, to be more transparent in all we do school for teaching all of its stu- Aug. 20. and to increase engagement with dents. The topic of kindness was an Serving over 600,000 students at the families and communities we aspect of the school’s emphasis on 1,000 schools in Los Angeles, the serve, was evident at each stop wellness among students and staff, district celebrated the first day of along the way.” said Booster Club Co-President instruction with a tour across 13 Hancock Park Elementary Shanon Trygstad. schools. Superintendent Austin School introduced its student body “The principal, Mrs. [Ashley] Beutner was joined by Los Angeles of approximately 700 children to Parker, really believes in wellness,” Board of Education members, stu- the concept of wellness as the stu- Trygstad said. “So once a week, dents, staff and special guests at dents followed their cape-clad kids read sayings [that are broad- each of the schools, which high- teachers around campus. cast] through the classrooms. The lighted different programs that “The moral fabric … of this teachers carry on [wellness] in their complemented classroom assign- school is kindness,” Hancock Park classrooms as well; they really just ments in music, sports, entrepre- Elementary Booster Club Co- try to send that message.” Another aspect to promoting wellness is through “Mindfulness Mondays,” Hancock Park photo by Ryan Mancini Elementary staff member Min Parents drop children off at the Colgate Avenue entrance to Hancock Pirone said. “Each of the classrooms Park Elementary School as students go back to school. announce [the program is starting] and we go through a whole medita- to help teachers paying out of pock- lem. She said through the close tion for about two to three minutes et for pencils, rulers, notebooks and community of teachers and stu- … [It] was implemented last year,” other classroom items. The cam- dents, it’s comforting and everyone she said. “So we’re always looking paign also fundraises directly for works together. for new, innovative ways to teach school facilities, providing office “Anything that helps the school, and engage students [and] to be supplies and playground equipment. we always do it,” Coleman said. excited about learning.” “We raise the money and Mrs. In their home, Coleman said her Peters and Trygstad, along with Parker decides what programs will mother-in-law helps them by buy- school staff, also brought back the best suit the needs of the children of ing school supplies on the last day school’s annual Giving Fundraiser, the school,” Trygstad said. of the previous school year. where parents donate money to not In Antonae Coleman’s house, “She takes care of that, that’s her only help families who cannot buying school supplies for her son, thing,” she said. “That’s her afford new school supplies, but also fifth grader Majer, was not a prob- Christmas.” photo by Cameron Kiszla Bottega Louie is building a patio that overlooks West Hollywood Park. West Hollywood council considers alley options n Trash odor must be using lights and artwork to ani- mate the area. contained before Many of the suggestions were improvements can be well-received by the council, who said they’d like to improve made the alley beyond its current pur- BY CAMERON KISZLA pose of providing rear access to the businesses and storing three The West Hollywood City large trash receptacles. Council voted unanimously on Some council members Aug. 19 to move forward with offered suggestions and tweaks designing potential improve- to staff’s proposals. For instance, ments to the alley on the north while the idea that a terrace edge of West Hollywood Park. would lead down to the park The alley, which backs up to level was met with some support, businesses like Koontz Hardware Councilman John Duran said he and restaurants and bars like would like to see water features, Bottega Louie and Pump, is cur- a garden or some other use that rently fenced off from the nearby would prohibit the area from park. becoming attractive to homeless The council discussed ways of people looking for a place to bridging the park and the nearby sleep. businesses, some of which are And while the idea of building or considering plans to installing decorative lighting also build back patios for patrons to drew broad support from the eat and drink. City staff suggest- council, with Duran suggesting ed removing the fence and vines lights could “create the ambiance that block views of the park – and of the French Quarter” for a cele- potentially removing the power bration of Mardi Gras, poles and placing wires under- Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath ground – so the restaurant pointed out that lights could also patrons could enjoy the park be used to increase public safety view. Some suggested widening in the area. the alley or using a terrace with “If we’re intentionally opening stairs, benches and greenery to it up to the public, we need to ease the transition between the make it a space that’s not creating backs of the businesses and the problems,” she said. park. But before any improvements Other ideas included prohibit- can be made, the council mem- ing car traffic in favor of pedes- bers made it clear that the trash trians, transforming the alley odor must be mitigated. City between Pump restaurant and the staff suggested screening and art Abbey into a pedestrian-friendly, ADA-compliant walkway, and See Alley page 25 4 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Suspect in alleged rental scam arrested for theft n Detectives warn In the recent incident involving the arrest, the unidentified victim, “If someone won’t tenants to take who lives in Hollywood, was precautions when attempting to rent an apartment in allow them to see renting apartments South Los Angeles. She visited the the apartment, building but was not able to go that is a red flag By edwin folven inside because someone was cur- rently living there, Aluotto said. right away. If it Detectives in Hollywood have After speaking to a gardener sounds too good arrested a 42-year-old male suspect working at the property who told to be true, it for allegedly perpetrating a rental her there were apartments at the scam in which he posed as the site, she felt comfortable the sus- probably is.” photo by Edwin Folven owner of an apartment and took pect’s offer was legitimate. While Officers from the Hollywood Division donated blood at a previous money from an individual seeking the gardener was not involved in -Det. Patrick Aluotto, LAPD Operations West Bureau blood drive, which is part of an to rent the unit. the scam, the information he pro- LAPD’s Hollywood Division annual competition held by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Det. Patrick Aluotto, of the Los vided led the victim to wire more Angeles Police Department’s than $2,000 to the suspect. A short Hollywood Division, said the case time later, the man asked for more The detective advised people to illustrates a growing problem in money, prompting the victim to use only reputable websites and Cedars seeks donors for which money is stolen from unsus- call police. real estate agencies that vet proper- pecting victims searching online Investigators posing as prospec- ty owners seeking to rent their for housing. tive renters lured the suspect to properties to tenants. Aluotto “We have been getting a lot of Hollywood on the promise of pay- added that the scams extend far police blood drive contest these,” Aluotto said. “We get a lot ing him money to rent an apart- beyond rental units and often of young people moving to ment. They arrested defendant involve the sale of pets or mer- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is Blvd.; and on Thursday, Aug. 29, Hollywood who are desperate to Evan Weitzberg last week when he chandise. encouraging the public to donate from 1 to 7 p.m., at the Wilshire rent a room or apartment, and they arrived to collect. Aluotto said “They should approach every blood during the annual Los and West Traffic divisions, 4861 fall for it.” Weitzberg is a Los Angeles resi- online transaction, if it’s not with a Angeles Police Department W. Venice Blvd. Rental scams are common dent who has no connection to the major retailer or reputable compa- Operations West Bureau Blood Staff at the division with the schemes in which someone advertis- apartment that was being rented. ny, with caution. Drive Competition. highest number of individuals who es a room, apartment or home for He has been charged with felony If someone won’t allow them to Blood drives were held at donate will receive a catered lunch rent on websites. The perpetrators grand theft by trickery. The money see the apartment, that is a red flag Olympic and Hollywood divisions or dinner. Everyone who donates commonly take photographs from sent by the victim has not been right away,” Aluotto said. “If it earlier this week and will continue will receive a T-shirt and coupon properties legitimately offered for recovered. sounds too good to be true, it prob- today, Aug. 22, from 1 to 7 p.m. at for ice cream from Baskin- rent or sale and use them on fake Weitzberg allegedly used the ably is.” the West Los Angeles Division, Robbins. listings, Aluotto said. alias John Cassab in the scam, and Weitzberg remains free on 1663 Butler Ave.; on Wednesday, For information, visit cedars- When a prospective renter authorities are asking anyone who $20,000 bail pending his next court Aug. 28, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the sinai.org/programs/blood-donor- inquires, the perpetrator usually tells may have been a victim to contact appearance on Sept. 13. Anyone Pacific Division, 12312 Culver services.html. them the unit is currently occupied them. Aluotto said Weitzberg may with information or who believes and cannot been seen in person, but have been working with accom- they are a victim of a similar scam the tenant is moving out soon. The plices, as other individuals are is urged to contact Dets. Aluotto or suspect asks for money to be wired, commonly involved in similar Brian Richardson at (213)972- Man dubbed the ‘Hollywood Ripper’ many times to another state. scams. 2929. guilty of murder, attempted murder

By edwin folven accompanied actor Ashton Kutcher, who testified during the trial, on a A 43-year-old man dubbed the date. “Hollywood Ripper” and the “Boy Prosecutors said Gargiulo also Next Door Killer” by the media was murdered and mutilated his 32- found guilty on Aug. 15 of the mur- year-old neighbor Maria Bruno in ders of two women in Hollywood December 2005 while she slept in and El Monte, and the attempted her El Monte apartment. Three murder of a female victim in Santa years later, after Gargiulo moved to Monica. Santa Monica, the defendant Jurors deliberated for more than stabbed Michelle Murphy, 26, in her three days before finding Michael home. Murphy fought off Gargiulo, Gargiulo, 43, guilty of two counts of who was her neighbor, and he was first-degree murder with the special cut during the struggle. circumstance allegations of multiple Gagiulo was arrested by Santa murders and lying in wait. He also Monica police in 2008. DNA evi- was convicted of one count of dence and details of that attack con- attempted murder and attempted nected Gargiulo to all three crimes, escape. prosecutors said. In February 2001, Gargiulo broke The defendant has also been into the Hollywood Hills home of charged in the 1993 slaying of 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin and Tricia Pacaccio, 18, in the Chicago repeatedly stabbed her until she area. The sanity phase of Gargiulo’s died. On the night of the murder, trial is currently underway. Gargiulo Ellerin was supposed to have is eligible for the death penalty. Auto burglary suspects face charges

By edwin folven property damage. The suspects allegedly burglar- Three male suspects from the ized four vehicles on June 1 in Bay Area have been charged with Hollywood and the Wilshire area. committing a series of vehicle bur- Officers identified a car being dri- glaries in Hollywood and the ven by the defendants as being Wilshire area and fleeing from stolen and attempted to pull them police on two different occasions in over, but they sped away and eluded June and July. police. Xavier Pittman, 21, and On July 19, the defendants Damillion Davonte Williamson, 22, allegedly burglarized three vehicles both of San Francisco, and Jaurice in Hollywood and the Fairfax dis- Anthony Laxa, 25, of Daly City, trict and fled officers again as they have been charged with seven attempted to pull them over. The counts of second-degree auto bur- suspects allegedly damaged a park- glary, two counts of fleeing a pursu- ing lot gate arm and struck three ing peace officer and one count of vehicles during a police pursuit that vandalism over $400, all felonies. ended at the Sherman Oaks The defendants also are charged Galleria. The three men ran from with three misdemeanor counts of the vehicle but were taken into cus- hit-and-run driving resulting in tody a short time later. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 August 22, 2019

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DDAILY FLOATING AERIAL Experience a colorful and breathtaking installation above North Santa Monica Boulevard by artist Janet Echelman. The sculppture, suspended between The SCULPTURE BY Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing AArts and Beverly Gardensens Park, JANET ECHELMAN is BOLDLY clad in oranges, pinks, purples andd reds. Echelman’s piece hovers gently over Beverly Hills and electrifies the ts reetscape below. On view August 1 through September 2.

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For a full calendar of events, visit LOVEBEVERLV LYYHILLSYHILLS.COM/BOLDBH COM/BOLDBH B# DBOL H 6 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo redesign leads to more preservation n New plan for With the updated design, two an-friendly, accessible space for all buildings – a showroom and a retail the residents of West Hollywood,” Robertson Lane project structure – on Robertson Boulevard said Scott Hunter, principal of HKS means larger section of will be torn down, and as part of the Architects, which designed the pro- 475,000-square-foot, nine-story ject. Factory will be saved project, 11 of the Factory’s 12 sec- Jim Arnone, an attorney with tions will be preserved. Only seven Latham & Watkins and land-use BY CAMERON KISZLA sections were included in the origi- counsel for Faring, said no hotel nal plans. operator has been selected yet. Changes to the Robertson Lane In addition, the hotel building Sixteen members of the public project in West Hollywood will exterior was redesigned, and it will spoke in favor of the project’s keep intact more areas of the his- include 237 hotel rooms, four fewer approval, including Genevieve toric Factory building after the city than the 241 initially planned, and Morrill, president and CEO of the approved the alterations earlier this the project will utilize three levels West Hollywood Chamber of month. of subterranean parking, not six. Commerce, who praised the The West Hollywood Planning The hotel entrance on La Peer redesigned project’s 10,000 square rendering courtesy of Faring Commission voted unanimously on Drive was also redesigned, moving feet of ballroom and event space The 90-year-old Factory building was home to the Mitchell Camera Aug. 15 to authorize the changes vehicles away from pedestrians on and said such areas are something Company and the influential LGBT bar Studio One. proposed by the developer Faring to La Peer, and a driveway will no of which West Hollywood does not the original concept that was longer bisect the Factory building, have enough. approved by the City Council last which will be dismantled, rehabili- Another public speaker, Roy more of this building with impor- ing system for all 750 vehicles the year. The City Council unanimous- tated and reassembled on a new Oldenkamp, a West Hollywood res- tant LGBTQ and early Hollywood project will be able to accommo- ly OK’d the changes as part of the location parallel to Robertson ident who spoke on behalf of the production history will be saved date, among other issues. Even with consent calendar during the Aug. 19 Boulevard. West Hollywood Preservation and incorporated into the new pro- her concerns, however, meeting. “Now, it’s an even more pedestri- Alliance, lauded the efforts to save ject,” the Conservatory’s statement Hoopingarner described herself as even more of the 90-year-old read. undecided during her comments, Factory building, which was once During the Planning and she voted to approve the Remembering an ‘Easy Rider’ home to the Mitchell Camera Commission’s meeting, the com- changes. Company and the influential LGBT missioners were mostly supportive Commission Chair Stacey Jones bar Studio One, according to the and complimentary of the new also raised cocnerns, agreeing with Los Angeles Conservancy. plans. Hoopingarner that the pedestrian “Everyone I’ve spoken to in the “There’s absolutely nothing in engagement on Robertson preservation community is really this request for changes that I can Boulevard could be improved. jazzed about [the additional seg- see that does anything to detract However, she said she was not con- ments being preserved],” from the original entitlement, but in cerned about valet parking. Oldenkamp said. fact, it does enhance it consider- “We sent a man to the moon. I’m On its website, the Los Angeles ably,” Commissioner John Altschul not terribly concerned that we Conservancy said it supported the said. won’t be able to figure out the park- changes when West Hollywood’s The only significant opposition ing situation there,” she said. Historic Preservation Commission came from Commissioner Lynn Disassembly of the Factory discussed them in June. Hoopingarner, who raised ques- building is expected to begin at the “Together, we found a way to tions about the project’s pedestrian start of the new year, and the project strike a balance between old and accessibility along Robertson is expected to be completed by late new … We are very pleased that Boulevard and the valet-only park- 2022.

photo courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce placed flowers on the Walk of Fame star of actor, writer and director Peter Fonda, who died on Aug. 16. He was 79. Fonda, who was awarded a star in the motion picture category in 2003, was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. The son of actor Henry Fonda, brother of actress Jane Fonda and father of Bridget Fonda, Peter Fonda was known for moves like “Easy Rider” and “Ulee’s Gold,” as well as the television movie “The Passion of Ayn Rand.” Fonda’s star is located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. Beverly Hills oil well meeting to discuss plugging work On Aug. 28, the city of Beverly though the impacts from the plug- Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified ging operation may include con- School District will host a commu- struction noise and occasional lane nity meeting at the La Cienega closures for the movement of Community Center from 7 to 8:30 equipment. Environmental moni- p.m. to provide updates on the oil toring will continue to take place well project at Beverly Hills High throughout the project. School. City staff and representatives The city and the district have from ARB Inc. will be in atten- been working with ARB Inc., a dance to provide a detailed California energy infrastructure overview of the work and answer company, to plug the oil wells. With questions. the plugging of 12 wells now com- The La Cienega Community plete and seven remaining, the pro- Center is located at 8400 Gregory ject is expected to conclude in the Way. For information, call the summer of 2020. BHUSD District Office at Plugging projects are commonly (310)551-5100, ext. 2210, or the and safely conducted in a variety of city’s Public Works customer ser- locations, including urban areas, vice line at (310)285-2467. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 22, 2019 Beverly Hills City Council condemns state curriculum over anti-Semitism claims

BY RYAN MANCINI imagine new possibilities.” The City Council has denounced Mayor John Mirisch said it was anti-Semitism in the past, asking The Beverly Hills City Council not clear if the changes to the cur- last year for people to boycott unanimously approved a resolution riculum were “an attempt to be Airbnb over a decision to remove on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to condemn [politically correct] or are about listings among Israeli settlements in the California Department of ‘wokeness’” and the draft was “not the West Bank. In 2015, the city Education’s ethnic studies model simply [anti-Semitic] … but it’s entered a joint declaration with curriculum over alleged anti- anti-Jewish.” Councilman Julian Israel to promote economic devel- Semitism in the curriculum’s initial Gold added that the members of the opment and strengthen relations. draft. state Board of Education who com- Prior to the resolution’s passage, Councilmembers shared their piled the draft should be removed the council presented the Legacy dismay over the draft, which they by Gov. Gavin Newsom. If Award to Beverly Hills resident and photo courtesy of Beverly Hills City Councilwoman Lili Bosse said ignores Jewish history in the Newsom does not remove those Holocaust survivor David Wiener. David Wiener, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor and a 60-year Beverly United States, fails to explain anti- board members, Gold said Newsom On Aug. 14, State Hills resident, received a Legacy Award from the Beverly Hills City Council. Semitism, reinforces negative must resign. Superintendent Tony Thurmond stereotypes and criticizes Israel. Along with the resolution, the met with California Legislative The state Board of Education’s council agreed to address the Board Jewish Caucus leaders to discuss The board will have to take revised curriculum that meets the Model Curriculum Advisory of Education in person. the concerns about the model cur- action on the updated draft curricu- goal of alleviating prejudice and Committee wrote the draft curricu- “Whatever it takes to be really riculum. In a statement, Thurmond bigotry …” lum to align with guidelines about loud and clear. We can’t stand for said the draft curriculum required “It is shocking that a curriculum “cultural understanding of how dif- hatred. I’m the daughter of a “a greater balance … to more accu- “Whatever it that addresses bigotry and hatred of ferent groups have struggled and Holocaust survivor. I really feel I rately reflect the experience and so many types, including worked together … [and] promote need to provide a voice for the mil- contributions of Jewish Americans takes to be Islamophobia, omits any discussion critical thinking and rigorous analy- lions of people no longer here. We and to address anti-Semitism that really loud and on anti-Semitism, which motivated sis of history, systems of oppression need to absolutely stand up to has existed historically and that a synagogue shooting in Poway and the status quo in an effort to racism and hatred,” Councilwoman continues to persist in modern-day clear ... We need only four months ago,” the muse- generate discussion on futurity and Lili Bosse said. times.” um’s statement read. Public comments were submitted to absolutely to the Instructional Quality stand up to Commission, which will review Ryu to address Hollywood them and propose edits to the model racism and ESTATE PLANNING curriculum’s next draft, due by An Introduction Sept. 20. hatred.” Many people think that estate plan- California Department of ning is simply the writing of a will. Chamber at luncheon But a good estate plan will also Education Public Information -Councilwoman Lili Bosse protect you in the event of your Los Angeles City Councilman at Rutgers, won a prestigious Officer Scott Roark said approxi- incapacity. It will let you - not the David Ryu, 4th District, will United Nations graduate intern- mately 7,000 public comments courts – make decisions about your deliver his annual address to the ship, and was a NetKAL Fellow were submitted. lum prior to the deadline for com- medical care and keep control of members of the Hollywood at USC’s School of Social Work. “For the process going forward, pletion on March 31. your assets. The best time to plan Chamber of Commerce on As senior deputy to L.A. the IQC will consider public com- In a separate condemnation of your estate is now - while you can Thursday, Aug. 22. County Supervisor Yvonne ments and CDE-recommended the draft curriculum, the Los and before you need it. None of us Ryu, who is up for re-election Burke, he worked for years on edits at its Sept. 19-20 meeting,” Angeles Museum of the Holocaust likes to think about our own frail- in 2020, will cover topics such as such issues as public health, hous- Roark said. “The IQC may recom- said it was pleased the state board ties, but that is exactly why so comprehensive solutions for ing, children and family services, mend a second public comment will consider the curriculum. The many families are caught off guard homelessness, dockless scooters transportation and senior services. period based on discussion.” museum looks forward to “a and unprepared when incapacity or and automated vehicles, the Since taking office, Ryu has death strikes. future of Griffith Park, and creat- been working on initiatives relat- ing parks and improving park ed to land use and infrastructure, Who Needs Estate Planning? access. primarily because the scale and West Hollywood supports EVERYONE over the age of 18 The luncheon meeting will be impact of development has been should consider the benefits associ- held at the Sheraton Universal one of the top issues within his ated with designating a person Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood district. His Clean Streets who, in the event of your incapaci- Drive, with networking begin- Initiative coordinates various fentanyl awareness efforts ty, will have the responsibility for ning at 11:30 a.m. and the lun- street-maintenance efforts and the management of your health cheon running from noon until services throughout his district The city of West Hollywood is to be effective in detecting fentanyl care, including the authority to 1:30 p.m. Admission for the with youth from the area. working with local service in the presence of drugs, reducing make health care decisions on your providers APLA Health and the Los the likelihood of overdose. event is $75 for members who He has also proposed stronger behalf. Angeles LGBT Center to support The Los Angeles LGBT Center RSVP and $95 at the door and for campaign finance regulations Whatever the size of your estate, non-members of the chamber. and has advocated for reform and the distribution of fentanyl test provides free or low-cost, compre- even a small one, someone should Ryu has represented the 4th transparent planning processes. strips and is getting the word out hensive and judgment-free addic- be in charge of its management and District, which includes portions His effort to preserve residential about the dangers of fentanyl over- tion recovery services and has a ser- distribution. If your estate is larger, of Hollywood, the Hollywood neighborhoods helped set new doses. vice to provide free fentanyl testing you will also want to consider var- Hills, Sherman Oaks, Toluca rules to limit “mansionization.” Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic strips to those who request them. ious ways to preserve your assets Lake, Los Feliz, Silverlake, He also called for regulations of opioid that has been found in sub- For information, contact the cen- for your beneficiaries and to reduce Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, loudspeakers on tour buses, stances such as methamphetamine, ter’s addiction recovery services at or postpone the amount of estate Windsor Square and a portion of secured neighborhood traffic heroin, ecstasy and other drugs. It is [email protected] or at tax which otherwise might be Koreatown, since July 2015. improvements in the areas below especially dangerous because peo- (323)993-7448, or visit lalgbtcen- payable at your death. Ryu is the first Korean the Hollywood Sign and helped ple are often unaware that fentanyl ter.org/health-services/addiction- American to serve on the L.A. enhanced Runyon Canyon Park’s is in drugs they are using. The high recovery-services. What Is My Estate? City Council and only the second aging infrastructure. potency of fentanyl (as high as 50 APLA Health provides fentanyl Your estate consists, simply, of Asian American to do so. He For information and tickets, to 100 times the potency of mor- information on its website, tips for everything you own - your home, studied economics at UCLA, visit hollywoodchamber.net/lun- phine) greatly increases risk of reducing overdose risk, signs of an other real estate, bank accounts, public policy and administration cheon-with-david-ryu. overdose. overdose, available treatment investments, retirement benefits, According to the National options and a fentanyl test strip insurance policies, death benefits, Institute on Drug Abuse, the Drug guide. For information, visit apla- collectibles, and personal belong- Enforcement Agency and the health.org/fentanyl. ings. When you start adding it up State’s credit rating upgraded National Institutes of Health, unin- APLA Health offers treatment you may find, like many people do, tentional drug overdose deaths have that can help reduce or eliminate that you actually own a lot more Citing decisions to build the the news, contrasting the federal climbed to record-high levels, unhelpful and unhealthy behaviors than you think. Now, perhaps, you state’s fiscal reserves and budget with that of California. claiming approximately 70,000 that sustain addiction and substance understand why people do estate California’s economic growth, a “At a time when Washington is lives in the United States in 2017. use. APLA Health operates multi- planning. major credit agency has upgraded soaking Americans with a trillion Statistics from the Centers for ple locations throughout Los the state’s credit rating. Fitch dollars in debt to pay for tax cuts Disease Control indicate that Angeles County. The closest loca- KRAMER• DRESBEN Ratings writes that California has that benefit the wealthy, California 28,400 of these deaths were attrib- tion for West Hollywood communi- Stephen W. Kramer improved its ability to weather an is taking the exact opposite uted to fentanyl. ty members to get fentanyl test economic downturn. approach,” Newsom said. “We are Because fentanyl is so strong, strips is APLA Health – Olympic, 5858 Wilshire Blvd., “The state eliminated the over- proving what big-hearted, progres- overdoses may occur quickly, which is located at 5901 W. Suite 205 hang of budgetary borrowing that sive governance can look like. Our sometimes while someone is Olympic Blvd., Suite 310, Los Los Angeles, CA 90036 had accumulated through two Rainy Day Fund is larger than at actively using drugs. Having fen- Angeles. For information, call recessions and continues to set any time in our history. We are the (323)964-7100 tanyl test strips on hand and learn- (323)215-1725. a participating member of aside funds in the budget stabi- job engine of America, and ing how to use them can assist a For information, contact the city lization account,” the agency California is doing more than ever drug user in deciding whether or of West Hollywood’s Social Union wrote. to help families tackle challenges of not to use. Services Division at (323)848- Privilege Network Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated affordability.” Fentanyl test strips have proven 6510. 8 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Beverly Hills CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD seeks PUBLIC NOTICE REVISED NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT To: All Interested Persons and Agencies From: City of West Hollywood, Planning and nominations Development Services for Embrace Project Title: The Bond Project Date: August 14, 2019

Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Project Applicant: Truman & Elliott LLP Civility Award Planning and Development Services Department 626 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550 The city of Beverly Hills is seek- 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90017 ing nominations for its eighth annual West Hollywood, California 90069 Embrace Civility Award, which rec- ognizes people who contribute to civility and exemplify positive A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been prepared for The Bond Project (proposed project). The City of West human relations in all aspects of Hollywood (City) is the local lead agency, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), responsible for preparation community life. of this document. The award is given to a communi- ty member who acts as a role model Project Location: of positive civic behavior, takes a The project site is located within the City of West Hollywood in Los Angeles County and consists of properties fronting Santa Monica stand in support of respect and Boulevard, North Orange Grove Avenue, and North Ogden Drive. The site consists of three Assessor’s Parcels, 5530-002-067, responsible actions and promotes 5530-002-019, and 5530-002-027, which correspond to properties located at 7811 Santa Monica Boulevard, 1114 North Orange positive neighbor-to-neighbor rela- Grove Avenue, and 1125 North Ogden Drive, respectively. The parcel fronting North Orange Grove Avenue is rectangular in shape tions. and is currently used as a parking lot; the parcel fronting Santa Monica Boulevard is an irregular L-shaped parcel and is currently “We’re looking to honor someone occupied by a gym and parking lot; and the parcel fronting North Ogden Drive is rectangular in shape and is currently occupied by who has created positive, lasting a multifamily residential building. Together, they encompass an approximately 0.92-acre project site. Pursuant to Section civil change and inspires others to take action,” said Human Relations 15087(c)(6) of the CEQA Guidelines, the project footprint is not on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Commission chair Annette Saleh. Government Code. “We’re asking the community for Project History: their help in identifying our next A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR was issued for public review and comment on October 24, 2016. During the scoping Embrace Civility Award honoree.” Nominations are available by vis- period, comments were received regarding potential effects to aesthetics, air quality impacts to nearby sensitive receptors, haz- iting beverlyhills.org/embracecivil- ardous materials from adjacent land uses, land use and planning, population and housing, public services, and transportation. ityaward and can be submitted via Project Description: email or mail. All nominations must The proposed project would consist of a mixed-use structure of approximately 214,483 square feet in gross building area with a be received by Sept. 6. Hard copies maximum height of 71.5 feet. The structure would consist of an 86-room hotel, a restaurant, 70 residential units, and an art gallery. are available in the City Hall lobby, at Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park Construction of the proposed project would involve demolition of the existing 10,000-square foot commercial building located on and the Beverly Hills Public Library. the existing 7811 Santa Monica Boulevard parcel, the parking lot adjacent to the commercial building, the parking lot currently The winner will be honored by the leased by the City that is located along Orange Grove Avenue, and the multifamily residential building located on the parcel along City Council at an upcoming meet- Ogden Drive. The proposed building would include approximately 63,104 square feet of hotel and commercial space with a total of ing. All nominees will be recognized 86 hotel rooms, 62,750 square feet of residential space (70 residential units), 14,368 square feet of common open space area, and by the Human Relations 75,483 square feet of parking area (175 parking spaces). Of the 70 residential units, at least 11 units would be affordable housing Commission. units, including six very low-income units and five moderate-income units. The residential units would be composed of 9 two-bed- The Embrace Civility Award is part of the ongoing Embrace Civility room units (in the building along Ogden Drive), 38 studio units, and 23 one-bedroom units. program, which promotes positive Summary of Impacts: human relations in all aspects of A Draft EIR has been prepared pursuant to the CEQA statutes (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, Section 21000 et. seq., as amended) and community life. The program started implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq.). No impacts to agricultural and forestry resources or in 2010 when the city of Beverly to mineral resources would occur as a result of the proposed project. Impacts related to aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, Hills Human Relations Commission recognized the importance of geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and plan- embracing civility and integrated the ning, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation, utilities and service systems, and energy would be less principles of civility, respect and than significant. Impacts to cultural resources and noise would be less than significant with mitigation measures incorporated. responsible action into daily busi- Public Comment Period: ness at City Hall and municipal elec- tion proceedings. The public comment period for this Draft EIR will begin on August 14, 2019, and end on Monday, October 7, 2019 (com- For information, call the Human ment letters must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 7, 2019). The City requests that comments be limited to the material Services Division at (310)285-1006, contained in the Draft EIR. or visit beverlyhills.org/embraceci- Copies of the Draft EIR are available for review at the Planning and Development Services Department (8300 Santa Monica vilityaward. Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) and at West Hollywood Library (625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069). The document is also available on the City of West Hollywood website, www.weho.org. Please submit comments in writing to: WeHo offers City of West Hollywood Planning and Development Services Department Attn: Antonio Castillo, Associate Planner tips for crime 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90069 Fax: 323-848-6854 prevention Email: [email protected] To address the continual problem Public Meetings: of vehicle break-ins, the city of Two public meetings will be held during the Draft EIR public comment period to solicit comments from interested parties on the con- West Hollywood is reminding own- tent of the Draft EIR. The first hearing will be a Transportation Commission meeting and will be held at the date, time, and location ers that the easiest way to prevent specified below. thefts is to lock doors and remove valuables. Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 West Hollywood staff and securi- Time: 6:30 p.m. ty ambassadors recently distributed Location: City Hall; 8300 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 postcards throughout neighbor- Revised Planning Commission meeting date will be held at the date, time, and location specified below. hoods and to businesses reminding drivers to be mindful about auto Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 burglaries. Prevention and aware- Time: 6:30 p.m. ness are key in reducing crimes of Location: West Hollywood Park Meeting Room - Council Chambers, 625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West opportunity. Hollywood, CA The postcards are part of the “Value Your Valuables” campaign If you require additional information, please contact Antonio Castillo in the City of West Hollywood Planning and Development and offer tips to avoid vehicle Services Department at (323)848-6854. break-ins. The tips include keeping valuables out of sight, always lock- Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной информации на русском языке ing vehicles, parking in well-lit areas and being aware of surround- звоните: 323-848-6826. ings. For information, visit weho.org/publicsafety. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 August 22, 2019

photo by Edwin Folven Sprinklers were repaired on the Highland Avenue median near Third Street on Aug. 21. The repairs were part of a larger effort to better main- tain and beautify the median. Highland Avenue median gets a little greener through partnership

By edwin folven deserves special attention. The Bureau of Street services agreed The Highland Avenue median and formulated a plan for better between Melrose Avenue and upkeep and maintenance. Wilshire Boulevard has been getting “We met with the community and more attention recently from the reviewed the issues,” said Heather Bureau of Street Services, thanks to Johnson, a spokeswoman for the the vigilance of homeowners in Department of Public Works, which Hancock Park. oversees multiple departments The work is being conducted in including the Bureau of Street partnership with the Hancock Park Services. “The median is maintained Homeowners Association and the every two weeks. We agreed to work office of Councilman David Ryu, with the community to assess the 4th District, which are working median and identify any brown areas together with the Bureau of Street that need further care. StreetsLA Services to improve neighborhood (Bureau of Street Services) will aesthetics. On Wednesday, workers assess the locations and identify what replaced sprinklers on a portion of is needed to address the conditions. the median just north of Third Street The landscaping/irrigation system where the grass had mostly turned will be assessed to quantify any brown in recent weeks. Members of repairs needed. We will also discuss the homeowners association recent- with the contractor performing the ly walked the median and identified maintenance to ensure that the clean- areas where improvements are need- ing is properly done. Our staff will ed, and the information was sent to inspect the quality of the work.” the Bureau of Street Services. That In addition to the work on Aug. 21, effort followed a meeting between repairs to irrigation system valves in HPHA members; Adel Hagekhalil, other locations were completed on director of the Bureau of Street ser- Aug. 2. Chvatal said the HPHA is vices; and staff from Ryu’s Office, in also planning to plant 14 news trees which the issues affecting the medi- on the median to “fill in gaps.” an were discussed. “I think it’s nice for people who are “They did some repairs, and we driving along to see something that is are getting a response,” said Cindy taken care of and green,” she added. Chvatal, president of the HPHA. Ryu said the median is an impor- “We are hopeful and we going to tant component of the local area’s stay vigilant. We want to make sure infrastructure. the irrigation gets repaired and the “I have been working with the com- trash gets cleaned up.” munity on maintenance and care for The homeowners association the Highland Avenue medians for asked for a meeting with city officials years, as well as upgrading other com- after areas of the median became munity infrastructure in District Four,” noticeably brown this summer, and Ryu said. “With Adel at the helm of people reported seeing trash in some the Bureau of Street Services, we have locations. The median, and the queen someone willing to think outside the palms and Mexican fan palms that box and work with us on creating new line the thoroughfare, were designat- solutions. I’m glad to see the bureau ed a historic-cultural monument by work together with my office and the the city of Los Angeles in 1972. community to bring long-term solu- The HPHA believes the median tions to this neighborhood.”

photo by Edwin Folven Members of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association identified areas on the Highland Avenue median that need more attention. 10 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro plans increased work hours in Beverly Hills Metro has announced that work hours have been increased from 11 p.m. to approximately 1 a.m. at the Wilshire/La Cienega and Wilshire/Gale construction staging yards in Beverly Hills for the Purple Line Extension subway project. The increased construction hours, which run from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 7 to 1 a.m., will support excava- tion and subsequent activities within the staging yards, as well as in the project areas underneath Wilshire Boulevard. The work around the sites involves hauling, instrumenta- photo courtesy of LADOT tion and street restoration. North photo courtesy of Metro Plans call for Rainbow Halo memorials to be placed at locations Gale Drive will be intermittently Instrumentation and investigative work is occurring at street level at throughout the city where fatal traffic collisions have occurred. closed at Wilshire Boulevard to sup- port excavation activities in the Gale many locations along the Purple Line Extension project. staging yard. Access to Gale Drive will be maintained from San Vicente bound Canon Drive. Hauling, deliveries, and tunnel- Memorials commemorate Boulevard. The closure is a public Work is also continuing along the ing support is also occurring near safety measure due to high volumes project route at locations east of Wilshire/La Brea. Intermittent of vehicle ingress and egress from Beverly Hills. At Wilshire /Crescent lane closures may occur along traffic collision victims the property. Concrete and rebar Heights and Wilshire/La Jolla, utili- Wilshire Boulevard between deliveries to the La Cienega station ty and tunnel investigation work is Highland Avenue and Detroit Family, friends, advocates and Safe Streets, a group of individu- box are anticipated to begin in ongoing. Through Friday, Aug. 23, Street. Metro is moving tunneling city representatives dedicated the als who have lost loved ones in September. Wilshire Boulevard will be intermit- machines from the first of several Rainbow Halo traffic collisions or survived Farther west, Metro is planning tently reduced to fewer than three Wilshire/Western staging yard and memorials on Aug. 16 at severe crashes, to identify loca- extensive work near a future subway lanes in each direction between transporting them in dismantled Woodman Avenue and Addison tions for the Rainbow Halo station at Wilshire/Rodeo. On Sept. Fairfax Avenue and San Vicente sections to the Wilshire/La Brea Street in a portion of the 4th memorials. 9, North Canon Drive will be closed Boulevard to support utility and tun- staging yard in August and Council District in the San “No one should experience the at Wilshire Boulevard and a cul de nel investigation work. September. Extended 24-hour Fernando Valley loss our family suffered. sac will be created. Motorists will Near Wilshire/Fairfax, excava- work hours in the staging yards is The memorial was placed near [Southern California Families for not be able to access Canon from tion, hauling and station construc- expected. the scene of a hit-and-run colli- Safe Streets] members channel Wilshire Boulevard for at least two tion is ongoing. Ogden Drive will be Excavation, concrete and street sion that killed 16-year-old our grief into action to prevent years. Pedestrian access will be intermittently closed at Wilshire maintenance work is ongoing near Conor Lynch during afternoon others from enduring the same maintained on both sides of Canon Boulevard to support construction. Wilshire/Western. Single lane clo- cross country practice in 2010. pain,” said Lynch’s mother, Jeri Drive. Intermittent lane closures may also sures will occur intermittently in The Los Angeles Department of Dye Lynch. “By honoring those A 20-foot sound wall will be be in place to support deck panel the area. Transportation will install 100 we’ve lost, we hope the Rainbow installed at the intersection and work maintenance and investigation work For questions and concerns, call Rainbow Halo memorials around Halo project inspires people to will continue on the subway station. in the Wilshire/Fairfax station area. (213)922-6934, email the project the city to memorialize individu- join us in advocating for smarter Businesses will remain accessible Anticipated work hours are 7 p.m. to team at [email protected] als who have died in traffic colli- street design, slower speeds and from Clifton Way and from south- 6 a.m., Monday through Friday. or visit metro.net. sions. safer behavior.” “Even one life lost on our “Every 36 hours in Los roads is one too many, and the Angeles, someone is killed in a tragedies these families have suf- traffic collision, leaving behind fered can never be repaired,” said shattered families and communi- Los Angeles Councilman David ties throughout the city,” added Ryu, 4th District. “But our road Dr. Debbie Hsiung, co-founder design and driving behavior can. of Southern California Families I’m honored to join with LADOT for Safe Streets. Hsiung’s 7-year- and these families to bring the old son Aidan was struck and Rainbow Halo Project to Council killed while they walked together District Four as a solemn in a crosswalk in 2014. “The reminder of the lives lost to traf- Rainbow Halo project connects fic collisions and the ongoing individual tragedies to collective- work to make Los Angeles ly demonstrate the widespread streets safe for all.” public health problem that traffic The Rainbow Halos are multi- violence has become. We know colored discs that hang overhead what needs to be done to end traf- on a signal, light or signpost at or fic deaths; this problem has clear near the site of fatal traffic colli- solutions. But it will take every sions. When sunlight shines Angeleno prioritizing safety to through the disc, it casts a rain- end senseless traffic deaths.” bow-colored shadow on the The project is part of the ground. An accompanying Department of Cultural Affairs’ plaque explains the significance and LADOT’s Creative Catalyst of the halo. Program, which solicits propos- The memorials are part of the als from Los Angeles artists and city’s Vision Zero Initiative, community organizers to develop which brings together transporta- and produce works related to tion planners and engineers, Vision Zero. The two agencies police officers, advocates and commissioned artist John Morse policymakers to create safer to design the Rainbow Halos in streets and reach a goal of zero 2017. fatalities. LADOT uses education “Artists create sites of collec- campaigns and traffic-safety tive meaning and opportunities awareness efforts to encourage for the community to gather and safety. reflect. Artists also bring atten- “Every year, more than 200 tion and awareness to critical people die in tragic, preventable issues facing our city through traffic crashes on our streets,” creative symbolism,” said LADOT General Manager Seleta Department of Cultural Affairs Reynolds said. “The Vision Zero General Manager Danielle Rainbow Halo LADOT commis- Brazell. “The mayor’s Vision sioned is one small way to honor Zero initiative and the Creative their memories, each with their Catalyst Program [are some] of unique story, represented by the the ways we intervene to ensure rainbow in the halo’s reflection. civic repair, support and connec- We are grateful to the tion to the neighborhoods we Department of Cultural Affairs serve.” for their support in allowing art To honor someone lost in a to infuse our work.” traffic crash with a rainbow halo, LADOT has partnered with email socalsafestreets@losange- Southern California Families for leswalks.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 August 22, 2019 Community mourns World War II pilot and longtime Hancock Park resident Many in the community are After school, Rice worked on the titled “Glitches,” which depicts mourning Julian Alan “Bud” Rice, a Panama Canal until he left in April unfortunate incidents that led to the Hancock Park resident and World 1942 to enlist in the Army Air Force loss of many comrades in his troop. War II pilot who died on Aug. 4, at Cadet Training program during Rice wanted those stories docu- the age of 98. World War II. Piloting a C-47 for mented before he passed away, Rice, a beloved husband, father the 37th Troop Carrier, Rice went according to his family. Rice also and grandfather, passed away in Los on to become one of more than 800 attended 70th anniversary cere- Angeles, surrounded by his family. pilots who flew on D-Day, dropping monies for D-Day in Germany and Born in Panama on Jan. 8, 1921, 82nd Airborne paratroopers in France, where he was reunited with Rice was raised in that country, Normandy for the largest invasion the plane he flew during World War where his family owned and operat- ever attempted. In total, Rice flew II – Whiskey 7 – which his family ed the first American hotel and also more than 700 daily transport and had discovered fully-restored in a photo courtesy of Tom LaBonge Atlas Brewery, which still exists combat missions during World War New York museum. Seventy years Julian “Bud” Rice (seated, center) was honored by personnel at the Los today. He attended Holy Cross in II. His stories of D-Day were report- later, he was in the air behind the Angeles Fire Department’s Station 29, and former Councilman Tom New Orleans, where he was an hon- ed in many publications and televi- wheel in the same cockpit, reliving ors student, athlete and actor, and sion news programs. his love of flight. LaBonge (top, left), in celebration of his 98th birthday. served as valedictorian. Rice published a book in 2018 Rice moved his family to California in 1954, where he Bette, who passed away in 2018 along with 10 grandchildren and six worked as a sales engineer for after 71 years of marriage. Rice and great-grandchildren. Chicago Rawhide, Gits Bros. and his wife lived in Hancock Park for A memorial service was held on Task force to advance treatment Garrett Corporation until retirement 65 years in the house that his mother Aug. 20 at St. Brendan Church. In at the age of 71. He was also a musi- owned before him. They are sur- lieu of flowers, the family asked that cian, artist, sports enthusiast, golfer, vived by their five children Mark donations be made to Hollywood for Alzheimer’s and dementia author and comedian. Rice, Kathleen Rice Rosa and hus- American Legion Post 43 or a char- Rice’s family members said he band Greg, Linda Rice, Mary Beth ity that supports veterans. Notes of Gov. Gavin Newsom recently director of the hospital’s Maxine had a great sense of humor, but his Rice Krieger and husband Bram, condolences may be emailed to the announced the members of his Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute, and strongest passion was for his wife, and Bill Rice and wife Louise, family at [email protected]. Governor’s Task Force on Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Brain Tumor Alzheimer’s Prevention and Center. Preparedness, which will be chaired The group will begin meeting in by Former California First Lady November as part of national Maria Shriver. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Donations needed for care kits to help families The task force will include task force will be responsible for George Shultz, who will serve as releasing a report in fall 2020, coin- The Los Angeles County lies in October. Volunteer Services Section by secretary, as well as Dr. Keith Black, ciding with the state’s overall Department of Public Social DPSS is asking for new socks, emailing [email protected] Dr. Marcy Adelman, Dr. Maria Master Plan on Aging. Services Volunteer Services shoes and hats, as well as hand san- county.gov. The deadline to donate Aranda, Dr. Susan Bokheimer, Dr. The governor’s 2019-20 budget Section is currently hosting its Care itizer, toilet paper and feminine is Sept. 30. All donations are tax Wynnelena Canio, Dr. Adele M. includes a $3 million ongoing Kit Drive to seek donations of per- hygiene products. deductible. Hayutin, Dr. Oanh Le Meyer, Dr. General Fund appropriation for the sonal care supplies to be distributed Donation drop offs may be coor- For information, call (213)744- David Lubarsky, Dr. Howard state’s Alzheimer’s Disease to homeless individuals and fami- dinated with the department’s 4348, or visit dpss.lacounty.gov. Rosen, Dr. Sharon Sha, Dr. Kristine Program to support research grants, Yaffe, Kumaran Akilan, Kathleen with a focus on the need to under- Brown, Dan Buettner, Tim stand the greater prevalence of Carpenter, Susan DeMarois, Josh Alzheimer’s among women and in Fryday, Paula Gann, Kyle Scrivner, people from communities of color. Bob Linscheid, Pam Montana, The budget also includes a one-time Graciela Moreno, Lily Sarafan, $5 million General Fund allocation, Todd A. Shetter, April Verrett, and available over three years, for grants former U.S. Secretary of Defense to develop Alzheimer’s disease Leon E. Panetta. 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Mayor Eric Garcetti hosted Quality Control Board, L.A. “Mayor Garcetti and the greater California’s Secretary of Natural Department of Water and Power Los Angeles region have been a Resources Wade Crowfoot and and L.A. Sanitation and leader in the portfolio approach to Secretary of Environmental Environment. water resilience,” Crowfoot said. Protection Jared Blumenfeld on Earlier this year, Newsom direct- “Regional investments in water Aug. 16 to highlight Los Angeles’ ed his administration to develop a recycling, cleanup and stormwater leadership in water resilience. water resilience portfolio for capture will go a long way toward The discussion with city and California, a comprehensive strate- creating the resilient water system county leaders, as well as environ- gy to reimagine California’s water Gov. Newsom envisioned in his mental experts, focused on regula- infrastructure to ensure long-term executive order earlier this year.” tory reforms, funding needs and resilience and environmental pro- Following the roundtable discus- partnerships that will help the city tection. sion, city staff accompanied the increase its local water supply and “We need an all-of-the-above state officials on a tour of local support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approach on water to address the water projects, including stormwa- vision for a statewide water-system. daunting challenges we face,” ter capture developments, a ground- photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office “We are proud to work hand-in- Blumenfeld said. “The governor’s water remediation site and a water Mayor Eric Garcetti met with top state water officials to highlight the city’s hand with our state leaders to water portfolio strategy challenges recycling facility. sustainable water usage policies. advance an agenda that protects us to think broadly and act boldly to ratepayers, preserves our environ- ensure that our communities, our ment, diversifies our water portfo- environment and our economy lio and protects our natural thrive over the long term, even as resources in the face of intense our climate grows more variable.” droughts and the rising tide of cli- To ensure that residents can mate change,” Garcetti said. “I count on access to clean water for commend our state partners for pri- generations to come, Garcetti oritizing strategies that reward local announced earlier this year that Los investments in water infrastructure, Angeles will source 70% of its lift up our communities and water locally by 2035. To meet the strengthen our long-term resilience ambitious goal, the mayor has to the impacts of the climate crisis.” spearheaded local water solutions, Garcetti, with local and regional including increasing recycling leaders, used the discussion to capabilities at L.A.’s four water advocate for statewide reforms and treatment facilities to recycle 100% funding opportunities needed to of Los Angeles’ wastewater by help Los Angeles realize its local 2035. He has also called for four water goals, as well as showcase a planned projects to remediate the growing portfolio of projects to San Fernando Valley Groundwater reduce the city’s dependence on Basin, an aquifer that can provide imported water. enough drinking water for more Along with Crowfoot and than 800,000 Angelenos, by 2023. Blumenfeld, Garcetti was joined by Additionally, Garcetti advocated senior leadership from the for the passage of Measure W, a California Department of Natural $300-million measure approved by Resources, Los Angeles L.A. County voters in 2018 to fund Metropolitan Water District, L.A. infrastructure projects and pro- County Department of Public grams to capture, treat and recycle Works, L.A. Regional Water rainwater. Garcetti nominates Beltrán to lead Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment

Mayor Eric Garcetti has nomi- committed com- nated Raquel Beltrán as general munity leaders manager of the Department of for many years Neighborhood Empowerment, and admire their commonly known as DONE. determination to Beltrán is a longtime community strengthening leader who has served since 2014 L.A.’s distinct as associate director for the Pat communities. I Brown Institute for Public Affairs look forward to at California State University, Los collaborating Angeles. She brings more than with their dedi- Raquel Beltrán three decades of experience in cated leaders to community organizing, executive advance a coop- management and public policy to erative vision for the Department the position. of Neighborhood Empowerment.” “Our city is stronger when we As associate director of the Pat empower and engage Angelenos Brown Institute, Beltrán has man- and give everyone a voice in our aged the institute’s operations, com- local government,” Garcetti said. munity engagement efforts and “Raquel’s experience will ensure leadership programs. They include that all of our communities’ ideas Civic University, an initiative and aspirations stand front and cen- founded in partnership with ter in our decision-making at City Garcetti’s office that gives residents Hall and that our services and pro- information to help them under- grams match up with the best inter- stand city government and influ- ests and highest ideals of our fel- ence policy. low Angelenos.” From 2006 to 2014, Beltrán As general manager of DONE, served as executive director of the Beltrán will oversee critical depart- League of Women Voters of Los ment operations and functions such Angeles. She also served as a pro- as management of the neighbor- gram manager for the American hood council system, development Red Cross in San Francisco and co- of the department’s budget and all founded the United Domestic personnel, constituent and govern- Workers Union of America. ment relations. Beltrán’s nomination is subject to “The city of Los Angeles’ City Council confirmation. She Neighborhood Council system is a would replace outgoing general unique and important part of the manager Grayce Liu, who stepped city’s democratic process,” Beltrán down after seven years to accept a said. “Serving the city’s neighbor- position as city engagement officer hood councils is a noble responsi- with the city’s personnel depart- bility. I have worked with these ment. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 August 22, 2019

Restructuring L.A. County’s Controller proposes creating nonprofit to juvenile justice system oversee city’s real estate holdings On Aug. 13, the Los Angeles will provide us with the thought- County Board of Supervisors ful advice we need to consider our On Aug. 14, Los Angeles City our real estate holdings, we will be city officials to assess the city’s real voted to explore moving Los options and achieve our goal.” Controller Ron Galperin released a able to do more for our communi- estate portfolio, identify key prop- Angeles County’s juvenile jus- The motion is consistent with new report proposing the creation ties. Creating the Los Angeles erties and develop project propos- tice system out of the Probation one of the newly released recom- of a nonprofit organization – the Municipal Development als aimed at maximizing the value Department into another agency, mendations of the Probation Los Angeles Municipal Corporation will enable the city to of municipal properties, Galperin with the goal of creating a reha- Reform and Implementation Development Corporation – to proactively manage our extensive said. bilitative, health-focused and Team, which, after 14 public oversee L.A.’s massive real estate real estate portfolio and ensure that In addition to providing profes- care-first system. hearings, determined the board portfolio. residents get more value out of pub- sional experience and a broader Acting on a motion by should “remove the Juvenile The city of Los Angeles owns lic properties.” vision, the LAMDC would buy and Supervisors Mark Ridley- Services Division from the juris- more than 7,500 properties within While many city-owned proper- sell city land, lead real estate nego- Thomas, 2nd District, and Sheila diction of the Probation its limits and thousands more in ties are parks, rec centers, parking tiations and leverage economic Kuehl, 3rd District, the supervi- Department, thereby separating L.A. County and elsewhere, mak- lots or administrative buildings, development finance incentives and sors called for creating a Youth youth and adult probation ser- ing it one of the largest municipal some are vacant or underutilized services to promote growth. It Justice Work Group to make rec- vices in L.A. County.” real estate managers in the country. and could present economic devel- would also provide the city with ommendations for creating a sys- Noting nine out of 10 proba- But there isn’t a single entity opment opportunities. another steady revenue stream to tem that truly meets the needs of tion youth suffer from mental responsible for managing how all The LAMDC’s mission would enhance neighborhood services and young people in the justice sys- health issues, the PRIT said in its city properties are used and deter- be managing L.A.’s portfolio in improve infrastructure. tem, noting almost 90% of them report, “It is truly remiss of L.A. mining whether they could better the interests of Angelenos. It New York City, Philadelphia and have an open mental health case. County not to place these youth serve L.A. neighborhoods. Under would provide a central starting Copenhagen, Denmark, all employ “Shifting towards a rehabilita- with an agency staffed with peo- Galperin’s plan, the LAMDC point for the development or rede- this model, Galperin said, and New tive and healing model that ple who are subject matter would change that, reshaping the velopment of city buildings and York City’s Economic builds on a youth’s strengths is experts in mental health diagno- way Los Angeles manages its prop- land and help facilitate new pro- Development Corporation recently not just ideal but necessary,” sis, assessment, education and erties. jects and housing to revitalize brought in $536 million from 46 Ridley-Thomas said. “This board treatment. This shift in responsi- “Los Angeles does many things communities, expand business land transactions. must ask itself if the structure of bility and care would support well, but we do not have a central possibilities and more, Galperin Galperin has submitted his pro- the Probation Department itself youth in their ongoing healthy agency with the industry expertise said. posal to the mayor and City Council is limiting and even counterpro- and safe development, and best to get the most out of the thousands One of the LAMDC’s key for consideration. ductive in the pursuit of reform.” prepare them to return to their of properties we own,” Galperin advantages would be pairing pri- For information, visit lacon- Kuehl said recent research families and communities, and said. “If we are more strategic about vate sector real estate experts with troller.org/lamdc. “points to the need for a care-first deter them from penetrating fur- approach,” as punitive approach- ther into the juvenile justice sys- es can worsen things over time. tem and/or entering the adult jus- “This motion asks an inclusive tice system.” Newsom discusses state’s housing crisis group of county and community To date, 38 states have orga- stakeholders to meet and develop nized or reorganized their juve- In the Sunset District in San many families to live in the com- facing eviction, as well as $1 billion guidance, along with a consultant nile justice systems to be separate Francisco, Gov. Gavin Newsom munities where they work,” to help cities and counties fight with appropriate expertise, to departments or to fall under a and San Francisco Mayor London Newsom said. “Housing costs are a homelessness. think through whether this work health or youth development Breed met with Californians strug- huge impediment to businesses In the first weeks of his adminis- might be moved out of the agency. Gov. Gavin Newsom gling to secure housing near their finding and attracting workers, and tration, Newsom signed an execu- Probation Department and where recently reorganized California’s work. families see how their paycheck tive order that created an inventory it might better be housed,” Kuehl Division of Juvenile Justice, tran- At the event, Newsom highlight- doesn’t go nearly as far as it of all excess state land in order to said. “The care-first approach, if sitioning it out of the Department ed the investment this year’s should. I’ve long said that find parcels to develop into afford- done right, can be transformation- of Corrections and Rehabilitation California budget made in housing California must use every tool in its able housing. In April, he launched al in the lives of some of our most and into the Department of and discussed more housing actions toolbox to confront the housing partnerships with six California vulnerable kids, and this motion Health and Human Services. the state could take before year’s affordability crisis, and that’s what cities to develop affordable hous- end, such as enacting strong renter this administration will continue to ing on that land. and anti-gouging protection, do.” The Newsom administration has streamlining zoning and permitting, The state budget signed in June also enforced state housing law, Neighborhood parks to see and creating a permanent fund for made a $1.75-billion investment in putting more than 40 cities on legal housing aid, to help with the new housing and incentivized cities notice that they were out of compli- statewide crisis. to approve new home construction. ance with state housing require- extended pool seasons “The high price of housing and The budget also provided $20 mil- ments and in jeopardy of legal rent makes it almost impossible for lion for legal services for renters action. The pools at Pan Pacific Park and will remain open on weekends Griffith Park will remain open for through Sept. 29. The extension an additional month, thanks to will be paid for through $59,131 of funding from the office of Los Council District 4 discretionary Angeles City Councilman David funds that will be transferred to the Ryu, 4th District. Department of Recreation and “Serving the neighborhoods of Parks to effectuate the extended Council District 4 means serving pool season. This is the fifth sum- our incredible neighborhood parks mer Ryu has extended the pool sea- Bogie’s Liquor and the individuals and families son at Council District 4 parks. who enjoy them,” Ryu said. “I Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, believe in the power of parks, and 13th District, plans to enact a simi- by keeping our pools open, we are lar program for the Hollywood LLAABBOORR DDAAYY WWEEEEKKEENNDD SSTTAARRTTSS HHEERREE!! providing more recreation and Pool, spokesman Tony Arranaga more low-cost resources to count- said, starting with a motion in the less kids and families to enjoy.” Aug. 23 City Council meeting. Whether you’re headed to The pools, previously scheduled For information, visit to close after Labor Day weekend, laparks.org. the beach, a BBQ or Koretz proposes assault just lounging by the pool, find all your favorite weapons ban for Los Angeles beverages at Bogies! 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An unknown suspect assaulted a assaulted a victim in the 6100 victim in the 800 block of N. victim in the 7900 block of Santa block of Sunset. Poinsettia Place at 8:05 a.m. P OLICE BLOTTER Monica at 6:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 14 petty theft near the corner of Santa committed a petty theft in the 5100 Monica and Highland at 1:30 a.m. block of Wilshire. At 8:10 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the stole a vehicle parked in the 8500 At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between block of West Knoll. committed a burglary in the 7100 petty theft in the 800 block of Vine Aug. 10 and Aug. 19. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- block of Beverly. at 10:05 a.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect committed a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles burglary in the 1200 block of N. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Hayworth at noon. victim in the 6500 block of Santa committed a petty theft near the the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Monica at 3 a.m. corner of Wilshire and La Brea. At 1:36 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of Beverly Hills Police committed a petty theft in the 5700 petty theft in the 400 block of N. residential burglary in the 900 Rosewood and Robertson. block of Sunset. Fairfax at 3 p.m. block of N. Beverly Drive at 2 p.m. Department An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:27 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 8600 block of Aug. 11 petty theft in the 800 block of N La robbed a victim near the corner of was arrested for driving under the Sunset at 3:10 p.m. Brea at 8:10 a.m. Melrose and Fuller. influence of alcohol or drugs near An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of Wilshire and Doheny. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 9100 block of At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 600 Aug. 16 Wilshire at 9:35 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the An unknown suspect was arrested block of San Vicente. corner of Lindenhurst and At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- for driving under the influence of At 3:51 p.m., an unknown suspect Sweetzer. pect committed a petty theft in the committed a petty theft in the 300 alcohol or drugs in the 8500 block Aug. 15 1000 block of Western. block of N. Beverly. of Wilshire at 8:20 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 8700 block of victim in the 600 block of S. La An unknown suspect committed a At 8:40 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of San Sunset at 10 a.m. Brea at 11:45 a.m. petty theft in the 9400 block of assaulted a victim in the 9200 Vicente and Genessee at 3:50 a.m.

Olympic at 8:15 p.m. block of Charleville. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:08 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a grand theft in the 800 An unknown suspect burglarized a robbed a victim near the corner of Aug. 12 600 block of N. Robertson. block of Wilcox. vehicle parked in the 300 block of Ogden and Oakwood.

At 12:08 a.m., an unknown sus- Beverly Drive at 10:10 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Aug. 13 pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a tim in the 8400 block of Sunset at 8900 block of Wilshire. Aug. 16 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 8000 block of W. 10:45 p.m. cle parked in the 6500 block of Third at 4:15 p.m. At 7:55 a.m., a vandalism incident An unknown suspect assaulted a Franklin at 1:30 a.m. was reported in the 600 block of Aug. 17 victim in the 9200 block of Olympic At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Alpine. at 8:52 a.m. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1600 At 6:25 a.m., an attempted robbery burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Vine. An unknown suspect committed a was reported near the corner of At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 6000 block of Wilshire. grand theft in the 600 block of N. Romaine and Orlando. committed a petty theft in the 300 An unknown suspect committed a Rodeo at 2:43 a.m. block of N. Crescent. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- petty theft in the 6800 block of

cle parked in the 6200 block of W. Hollywood at 8:30 p.m. At 11:52 a.m., an unknown sus- Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect assaulted a Third at 2 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the victim near the corner of Santa Department Aug. 17 300 block of N. Canon. Monica and Rodeo at 8:20 p.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect

Aug. 10 burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A vandalism incident was reported At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Ninth and Mansfield. tim near the corner of Sweetzer near the corner of Beverly Drive committed a petty theft in the 400 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- and Wilshire at 3:30 a.m. and S. Santa Monica at 1:45 p.m. block of S. Doheny. pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect burglarized a

near the corner of Ivar and De vehicle parked in the 700 block of At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:03 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 13 Longpre. Spaulding at 9 p.m. committed a grand theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the 6200 block of Hollywood. At 12:54 p.m., an unknown sus- 500 block of Rodeo. An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 14 pect was arrested for driving under burglary in the 1300 block of N. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the influence of alcohol or drugs An unknown suspect burglarized a Detroit at 1 a.m. tim near the corner of Las Palmas vehicle parked in the 500 block of At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- near the corner of Charleville and pect committed a burglary in the and Hollywood at 5:15 a.m. Beverly Drive. N. Canon at 6 p.m. At 4:35 a.m., an attempted bur- 8200 block of Beverly. glary was reported in the 6700 At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Aug. 17 block of Leland Way. An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 6500 petty theft in the 100 block of S. vehicle parked in the 800 block of block of Hollywood. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Drive at 1 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a S. Sierra Bonita at 4:40 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 6100 block of An unknown suspect committed a 400 block of N. Roxbury. At 2:35 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 11 a.m. At 7:45 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of Dix committed a grand theft in the 400 robbed a victim in the 1700 block and Holly at 8:30 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Bedford. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect of N. Cherokee. vehicle parked in the 9400 block of committed a grand theft in the At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Brighton Way at 9:27 a.m. An unknown suspect stole auto 1300 block of N. Sycamore. An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 6200 parts from a vehicle parked in the grand theft in the 1700 block of N. block of Drexel. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 200 block of Beverly at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Highland at 8:30 a.m. assaulted a victim in the 9800 burglary in the 5800 block of An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire. At 11:20 p.m., an unknown sus- Harold Way at noon. At 10:15 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 8400 block of W. pect stole auto parts in the 9900 pect committed a petty theft in the Third at 4:53 p.m. block of Durant. Aug. 18 At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 6100 block of Sunset. pect committed a burglary in the At 5:55 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 14 At 6:16 a.m., an unknown suspect 400 block of N. Plymouth. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 7400 was arrested for driving under the theft in the 5600 block of Wilshire block of Melrose. At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect influence of alcohol or drugs near An unknown suspect burglarized a at 5 p.m. committed a residential burglary in the corner of El Camino and vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspecy committed a the 400 block of S. Clark. Gregory Way. Melrose and Martel at 6:15 p.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near Hollywood at 6 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of La Brea and Fourth. grand theft in the 100 block of S. vehicle parked in the 9100 block of committed a burglary in the 800 Aug. 18 Rodeo at 9:30 a.m. Wilshire at 9:19 a.m. block of Cole. An unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner of Fuller and At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 11 Willoughby at 7:20 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglarized a vehicle parked near West Hollywood 5700 block of Wilshire. the corner of Rodeo and Brighton Sheriff’s Station At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., a suspect committed a Way. committed a petty theft in the 6600 burglary in the 800 block of Wilcox. An unknown suspect burglarized a Aug. 12 block of Hollywood. vehicle parked in the 5700 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire at 6 a.m. Aug. 15 vehicle parked in the 300 block of A suspect assaulted a victim in the At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect N. Canon at 9:30 p.m. 400 block of N. Fairfax at 1:25 a.m. At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 1100 At 12:25 a.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft in the block of Detroit. pect committed a petty theft in the At 9:39 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect 2000 block of N. Highland. 6500 block of Hollywood. was arrested for driving under the committed a grand theft in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- influence of alcohol or drugs near 6300 block of W. Third. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Aug. 19 the corner of Robertson and tim in the 8900 block of Santa Monica at 5:25 p.m. tim near the corner of Sweetzer Dayton Way. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- and Third at 1:15 a.m. At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect

tim in the 7000 block of Hollywood committed a petty theft in the 6700 Aug. 15 Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 100 At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 12 block of S. Orlando. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect robbed a victim in the 400 burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked in the 6700 block of block of N. Oakhurst. 1100 block of La Cienega. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Santa Monica at 11 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 August 22, 2019 Fillmore & Western offers late summer fun aboard vintage trains The Fillmore & Western Railway offers fun adven- tures for vintage train enthusiasts on Labor Day Weekend. Board the Santa Paula One-Hour Steam Train Ride on Sunday, Sept. 1. The train departs from the Santa Paula Depot, 200 N. 10th St., Santa Paula. Visit the historic downtown business district, California Oil Museum, Aviation Museum, Santa Paula Art Museum, Agriculture Museum, Southern Pacific Depot, downtown shops and restaurants. Adult tickets are $26; $16 for children 2-12. The Fillmore & Western Railway is also holding its “Murder Mystery Lunch-The Love Train” on Saturday, Sept. 7. The ride includes a 1970s-style spoof of the popular “Love Boat” television show, with characters aboard the “Love Train.” The characters conspire for an evening of intrigue and entertainment, with costumes to set the mood. Adult tickets are $70; $40 for children 7- photo courtesy of the Fillmore & Western Railway photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market 12. $40. Reservations required. The train departs from Visit Santa Paula during Fillmore & Western Railway’s The Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, is celebrating 85 years. 364 Main St., Fillmore. For information or to book an Labor Day celebration Du-par’s has been a member of the Farmers Market family since 1938. adventure, call (805)524-2546, or visit fwry.com. Gettin’ into the groove at 85 Get into the groove at the Original Farmers Market on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 2 to 7 p.m. during its 85th anniversary celebration. To celebrate eight and a half decades of success at Third and Fairfax, the Farmers Market is holding an ‘80s party with music, dancing, fam- ily activities and more. The festivities start with DJ Ricky spinning tunes and leading ‘80s karaoke on the West Patio. Guests will enjoy a photo booth with ‘80s props, as well as arts and crafts activities such as making CD spinning tops and pop culture pins. Put on your dancing shoes for a performance by the Radio Rebels, which will perform ‘80s music from 5 to 7 p.m. on the market’s plaza. All of the festivities are free to attend. The Original Farmers Market has been a popular attraction since 1934, with millions of people visiting each year. With more than 100 grocers, retailers and restaurants, it continues to be a beloved destina- tion for residents and visitors alike. The Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third St. For information, call (323)933-9211, or visit farmersmarketla.com.

photo courtesy of LA Food & Wine Chef Jet Tila hosts Faves & Craves

rom noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, the LA Food & Wine Festival Fpresents 25 talented chefs showcasing their most crave-worthy dishes including tacos, pizza, hot dogs, donuts, fried chicken and a conglomerate of Asian specialties, as well as crave-worthy drinks from more than 75 wineries, cocktails from House of Suntory, Bulleit, Aperol and Diane Mina’s Garden Grown Cocktail Blends, and Guinness beer. Tickets are $150, or $195 for VIP, at lafw.com/event-las-faves-craves-hosted-by-las- own-1571.htm. 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica.

photo courtesy of Chip Garamella Frances Livings’ Ipanema Lounge will bring lively and sensual music to Monsieur Marcel’s on Aug. 29. Frances Livings’ Ipanema Lounge performs on Aug. 29 Monsieur Marcel’s at the Original Farmers Market is serving a special lob- ster dinner on Thursdays. Diners can indulge in lobster, steamed or grilled with a choice of any side and a glass of Monsieur Marcel wine for $58 per person. The lobster special is offered in addition to the regular menu. On Thursday, Aug. 29, Monsieur Marcel will host a special live perfor- mance by Frances Livings’ Ipanema Lounge, performing a repertoire of sen- sual and enticing Mediterranean, Latin pop and jazz in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The music is driven by creative and infectious tango, bossa nova or swing grooves. Monsieur Marcel’s Seafood offers the freshest, seasonal seafood available from sustainable fisheries, sourced locally when possible with farmers’ veg- etables and an extensive wine list from around the world. Monsieur Marcel offers live, musette-style accordion music every Monday and Wednesday. Monsieur Marcel is located at the Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St. For information and reservations, call (323)939-7792, or visit mrmarcel.com. 18 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Jazz institute accepting fall applications The Herbie Hancock Institute of full scholarships as well as stipends Shorter serve as the institute’s dis- Jazz Performance at the UCLA to cover their monthly living tinguished professors. Artists-in- Herb Alpert School of Music Class expenses. residence have included Dee Dee is accepting applications for fall Students can apply online now Bridgewater, Terri Lyne 2020. through Dec. 6. Carrington, Billy Childs, Kurt Applications may be submitted Formerly known as the Elling, Benny Golson, Barry to study trumpet, saxophone, trom- Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Harris, Jason Moran, Lewis Nash, bone, piano, electric guitar, acoustic Performance, the tuition-free, two- Danilo Pérez, Dianne Reeves and bass, vibraphone, violin, drums and year program accepts one ensemble John Scofield, along with impro- vocals. A master’s degree from the of musicians for each class. visation artists-in-residence Jerry UCLA Herb Alpert School of Students study both individually Bergonzi and Dick Oatts, among Music for qualified applicants and a and as a small group, receiving per- others, and former artistic direc- certificate from the Herbie sonal mentoring, ensemble coach- tors Terence Blanchard and Ron Hancock Institute of Jazz ing and lectures on the jazz tradi- Carter. Performance will be awarded upon tion from some of the world’s great- For information, email successful completion of the two- est living jazz musicians. [email protected] or call year program. All students receive Herbie Hancock and Wayne (310)206-9700. Our House Grief Support center to host camp

photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office The Our House Grief Support feelings, memorialize their loved into place, offering a safe space to Center will host Camp Erin-L.A. one who died and promote heal- talk and providing the tools to cope at the Camp Bob Waldorf in ing. with their grief,” Our House Grief Mayor launches ‘DASH to Class’ Glendale on Sept. 6-8. Campers are greeted by dozens Support Center CEO Michele Camp Erin-L.A. is a weekend- of grief specialists and trained Prince said. “Camp might be the Mayor Eric Garcetti kicked students must apply for and long camp experience for children volunteers who guide them only opportunity they have to work off the new school year on Aug. obtain a Student Reduced Fare and teens ages 6-17 who have through their camp journey. on their grief with other kids.” 20 by encouraging Los Angeles Transit Access Program TAP experienced the death of a parent, “By offering Camp Erin-L.A., For information, visit ourhouse- students to sign up for “DASH card. sibling or guardian in the past Our House puts a support system grief.org/camp-erin-la-oc. to Class,” a new Los Angeles Garcetti rode the DASH bus three years. Camp is free for all Department of Transportation with students and parents on children and combines traditional pilot program that provides free Tuesday to celebrate the launch camp activities with grief support, DASH bus rides for all Los of the “DASH to Class” pro- education and remembrance pro- Angeles Unified School District gram. He later visited teachers, jects. Activities include rock- and Los Angeles Community students, administrators and par- climbing, swimming, arts and College students. To access ents at 20th Street Elementary crafts and campfires, interspersed unlimited, free DASH bus rides School. For information, visit with projects and experiences during the entire school year, taptogo.net/reduced_fare. used to facilitate expression of Dept. of Public Health warns teen vaping on the rise The Los Angeles County Control and Prevention found that Selling any tobacco products to Department of Public Health the younger a person is when they youth is illegal. Retailers in 46 announced that more than 30% of start to use tobacco, the more dif- cities in Los Angeles County and Los Angeles County high school ficult it is to quit. Ninety percent the unincorporated areas of Los students have reported ever using of adult smokers began smoking Angeles County are required to e-cigarette products, and 10% of before the age of 18. Flavored obtain a license to sell tobacco high school students regularly use tobacco products are driving products and can have licenses e-cigarette products, according to youth experimentation; more than revoked if found selling to the latest data from the 2017-18 80% of youth who ever used a minors. In 2018, over 20% of California Student Tobacco tobacco product started with a fla- licensed stores in unincorporated Survey and the California Healthy vored product. To reverse the Los Angeles County sold tobacco Kids Survey. increasing use of e-cigarettes products to minors. In California, photo by William Kidston This is up from 6.4% last year. among youth, CDC recommended 35 cities and counties have pro- Volunteers helped sort and distribute backpacks that were provided E-cigarettes used for vaping were state and local government to hibited the sales of flavored tobac- to students returning to school. the most commonly used tobacco implement a ban on the sale of fla- co products. product among high school stu- vored tobacco products. The 2017-18 California Student dents, while cigarette smoking The survey findings highlight Tobacco Survey was adminis- Big Sunday collects for students prevalence for high school stu- 6% of current high school stu- tered to 8th, 10th and 12th grade dents in Los Angeles County dents reported using any tobacco students from September 2017 to Big Sunday recently hosted its ored pencils, erasers, glue sticks reached a historic low of 1.7%. products, with e-cigarette use June 2018. Schools were random- 10th annual Back-to-School and more. Participants also wrote “A new generation has become accounting for the majority of cur- ly selected within Los Angeles Drive and Community Dinner at and decorated cards that were addicted to nicotine through fla- rent tobacco users. Additionally, County. The project was conduct- the organization’s headquarters placed in the backpacks as per- vored vape products like e-ciga- 83% of current high school stu- ed by the University of on Melrose Avenue. More than sonal messages to each child rettes,” Los Angeles County dent tobacco users reported using California, San Diego. 250 people of all ages helped sort starting a new school year. Department of Public Health a flavored tobacco product and Throughout the 2017-18 academ- and pack supplies to send kids Since 1999, Big Sunday has Director Barbara Ferrer said. “The 61% of current high school stu- ic year, 28,071 students from 75 back to school well-equipped. successfully brought people to epidemic of our youth becoming dent tobacco users bought e-ciga- schools in Los Angeles County Big Sunday collected more than help each other and those in need addicted to nicotine by flavors and rettes from vape shops. Most high participated in the survey. The 2,000 backpacks for children at in the community. Located at flavored tobacco is unacceptable, school student tobacco users full survey results can be down- numerous schools serving com- 6111 Melrose Ave., Big Sunday and we will work to reverse this reported using a flavored tobacco loaded at munities with low-income resi- has numerous opportunities to trend as we partner with others to product, with fruit and/or sweet publichealth.lacounty.gov/tob. dents. Supplies included note- help throughout the year and is ensure a tobacco-free generation.” flavors reported as the most popu- For information, visit books, pencil pouches, pens, always seeking volunteers. For The Centers for Disease lar flavors. LAQuits.com/vaping. pencils, crayons, markers, col- information, visit bigsunday.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 August 8, 2019 CicLAvia rolls its way through WeHo, Hollywood By Ryan Mancini CicLAvia since 2010 and the fourth Boulevard to join their “neighbor- of six CicLAvia events in 2019. ing city.” Streets in West Hollywood and “The event …was incredible,” “CicLAvia is one of the best Hollywood were motor vehicle- CicLAvia spokesman Shawn events in Southern California,” she free as CicLAvia’s “Meet the Dhanak said. “Smiles flowed for said. “It’s fun to have the street with Hollywoods” cleared a path for miles from WeHo to ‘EaHo’ … I no cars and with thousands of peo- over 100,000 cyclists, skateboard- think a lot of people gained a deep- ple on bikes and walking, walking ers, walkers and runners on Sunday. er understanding of West with their dogs [and] families with “The spirit of West Hollywood Hollywood, Hollywood, East strollers. It’s a good mood with lots and Los Angeles is about inclu- Hollywood, Thai Town and Little of smiling, and it’s very friendly.” sion,” CicLAvia Executive Director Armenia with this new route.” Bosse said she plans to join the Romel Pascual said. “It’s about Elected officials were also next CicLAvia event and hopes bringing us all together as one com- among the participants, including CicLAvia is one day held in munity.” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Beverly Hills. CicLAvia closed a 6.5-mile Los Angeles City Councilman CicLAvia’s “Heart of L.A.,” on stretch of portions of Highland Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, West Oct. 6, will celebrate the UCLA’s Avenue, Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico 100th birthday and will cross Santa Monica Boulevard to vehi- and Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey through parts of Chinatown, cles from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Without Horvath. MacArthur Park and Boyle a starting point or finish line, partic- Beverly Hills City Heights. CicLAvia’s final 2019 ipants played board games, visited photo courtesy of Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell Councilwoman Lili Bosse also par- event, “The Valley,” will be on Dec. shops and restaurants and rode ticipated in CicLAvia. She and her 8 and will close streets in parts of Elected officials from across Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Beverly along the route. husband rode bicycles from their Reseda, Winnetka and Canoga Hills were among the 100,000 participants of CicLAvia’s “Meet the Sunday’s event marked the 32nd home along Santa Monica Park. Hollywoods” event on Sunday. Leonard gives 1 million backpacks to families On Aug. 20, Clippers star Kawhi Valley. Afterwards, he was joined of K-12 students were eligible for Leonard, the L.A. Clippers by Baby2Baby co-presidents free or reduced lunch, meaning they Foundation and nonprofit commu- Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah come from a low-income family, nity partner Baby2Baby announced Weinstein and Baby2Baby ambas- are homeless or are in the foster pro- a gift of 1 million backpacks sadors Zooey Deschanel, Busy gram. This gift is the largest in intended to reduce stress on low- Philipps and Nicole Richie at LAUSD history, impacting every income families headed back to 107th Street Elementary School in single student. It will allow hun- school across Southern California. Watts to distribute backpacks in dreds of thousands of families to Every single student in the Los the Los Angeles Unified School take the money they would spend Angeles Unified, Moreno Valley District. on a backpack and use it instead on Unified and Inglewood Unified “My goal this year is to make a essential items like food, rent, utili- school districts will receive a new meaningful contribution both on ties and more, which can make a photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Clippers backpack to start the school year. and off the court. This felt like the major difference in a family’s liveli- Basketball player Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and nonprofit Leonard made the announcement right way to get started,” Leonard hood. at Cloverdale Elementary School said. For information, visit Baby2Baby teamed up to provide 1 million backpacks for Southern in his hometown of Moreno In LAUSD alone last year, 80% clippers.com or baby2baby.org. California students. 20 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press FIDM Museum opens exhibit with TV show costumes The Fashion Institute of Design “Outlander,” “The Umbrella design from a variety of genres, & Merchandising Museum and the Academy” and “Veep.” including episodic series, limited Television Academy announced the The exhibition opened on series and variety programming. 13th annual presentation of the Art Tuesday to 950 guests, including Acknowledging the 2018-19 televi- of Television Costume Design. nominated costume designers, sion season, the exhibition show- The exhibition pays homage to assistant costume designers and cases the wide range of costumes the work of this year’s Emmy-nom- supervisors. from period pieces, contemporary inated costume designers, costume Television Academy Chairman dramas and sci-fi fantasies to come- supervisors and assistant costume and CEO Frank Sherma presented dies. designers. The exhibition includes certificates to all Emmy Costume The exhibition is free to the pub- more than 100 costumes from 23 Nominees, including Lou Eyrich lic and will be held in the FIDM shows and is highlighted with for “Pose,” Cynthia Summers for Museum at the Fashion Institute of Emmy-nominated costumes from “A Series of Unfortunate Events” Design & Merchandising in down- 10 television shows. and Zaldy Goco and Art Conn for town Los Angeles through Some of the shows to be recog- “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Saturday, Oct. 26. Museum hours photo courtesy of FIDM Museum and Galleries nized in the exhibition include “The The exhibition offers visitors an are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday Batman and the Riddler’s costumes from the television series “Gotham” Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Game of opportunity to review their favorite through Saturday. appear at the Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition at the Fashion Thrones,” “Good Omens,” TV shows and characters. The exhi- For information, visit Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum. “Gotham,” “Native Son,” bition celebrates television costume FIDMmuseum.org. L.A. Theatre Works bringing Homeboy Industries 5K Run coming to DTLA

Actress Jane Fonda will serve as Greg Boyle, along with the men and $45 for virtual runners starting any- new plays for 2019-20 season the official race ambassador for the women of Homeboy Industries. where and anytime and $20 for chil- L.A. Theatre Works announced “Pressure” by David Haig and 11th annual Homeboy 5K Homeboy Industries expects to raise dren between the ages of 2-12 run- its 2019-20 season of seven plays, directed by Martin Jarvis. From Run/Walk in downtown Los $250,000 through the run. ning the 1K Kids Run. Prices for each of which will be recorded in Oct 4-6, audiences will watch a Angeles on Sept. 21. Registration for the Homeboy 5K each category – except for the Kids front of a live audience for future Scottish meteorologist lock Fonda will be joined with friend is still open. Prices include $40 for Run – will increase on Sept. 9. radio broadcast and online distrib- horns with his American coun- and actress Lily Tomlin and participants 18 and older, $25 for For information, visit home- ution. terpart as both men try to con- Homeboy Industries founder Father runners between the ages of 8-17, boy5k.rallybound.com. Performances take place at the vince Gen. Dwight D. James Bridges Theater, located on Eisenhower that they can accu- the campus of UCLA. In addition, rately predict the atmospheric the company will introduce audi- conditions needed to launch the ences to its signature style of D-Day invasion. radio theater at venues across the Performances of L.A. Theatre country during its 16th annual Works’ radio theater series take tour. place at UCLA’s James Bridges LATW will record new plays Theater on Fridays and Saturdays by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad at 8 p.m., with matinees on Akhtar, multiple-Tony Award Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays winner Tom Stoppard, Olivier at 4 p.m., and are recorded live- Award actor and playwright in-performance without sets or David Haig, playwright Qui costumes. Nguyen and the world premiere The James Bridges Theater is of a new, LATW-commissioned located in Melnitz Hall, at 235 adaption for radio of Mary Charles E. Young Dr., Los Shelley’s “Frankenstein” by the Angeles. Enter off Sunset BBC’s Kate McAll. Older works Boulevard. and Hilgard, and park will include modern classics by in Lot 3 on the lower level. The Terence Rattigan and a historical starting price for tickets is $15. drama by playwright Pearl Assisted listening devices are Cleage. available. The 2019-20 season will begin For information, call (310)827- with the American premiere of 0889, or visit latw.org.

photo courtesy of TAG Gallery Inspired by a large tumbleweed in the doorway of her studio, Marion Wood’s “Moonshadow” will be featured in her exhibition “Tumbleweed” from Aug. 27 to Sept. 19. TAG presents two new exhibits The TAG Gallery will be hold- interest in combining traditional ing receptions for two upcoming representational art with contem- exhibitions, “Looking East” and porary impressionism. “Tumbleweed,” both on Saturday, Marion Wood found her inspi- Sept. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. ration for “Tumbleweed” during Both exhibits will also be avail- the recent wildfires in Ventura able to the public from Aug. 27 to County after noticing a large tum- Sept. 19. bleweed in the doorway of her “Looking East” is a solo exhibi- studio. tion by Los Angeles-based artist Guests will have the chance to Ernie Marjoram. His works fea- meet Marjoram at “Looking ture traditional oil paints and East’s” reception. Both exhibi- brushes on canvasses while using tions will also feature an artist mark-making instruments like sea walkthrough at 3 p.m. on Sept. 14. sponges, rags, string and rope to For information, visit tag- create texture and random forms. gallery.net, email gallery@tag- Marjoram’s work reflects his gallery.net, or call (310)829-9556. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 August 22, 2019 Paley Center launches previews of fall TV season with ‘Perfect Harmony’ event School bells ring for The Paley Center for Media will host its 13th annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews from Sept. 5 through LAUSD students 15, at the center’s Beverly Hills location. The 10-day festival celebrates the most anticipated new shows of the fall television season as well as returning favorites from all five major broadcast networks, cable television and premium streaming services. Each event includes screenings followed by star-studded discussions with the series’ cast and creative teams. “We’re thrilled to once again pre- sent one of the most anticipated events of the fall television season,” said Maureen J. Reidy, president and photo courtesy of NBC and the Paley Center for Media CEO of the Paley Center. “Many of Cast members of “Perfect Harmony” will appear during an event at the television’s most beloved shows Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills that is part of the center’s preview have graced the PaleyFest Fall TV of fall TV programs. Previews stage, and we look forward to hosting the cast and creative teams from the next generation of unforgettable television programs.” by Myles Mellor PaleyFest Fall TV Previews will Crossword Puzzle kick off on Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. with the cast and creative team of NBC’s “Perfect Harmony,” including Bradley Whitford. That will be fol- lowed by screenings and discussions with the casts and creative teams from Amazon Prime Video’s “Undone,” Spectrum Originals’ “Mad About You,” the CW’s “Batwoman” and “Nancy Drew,” The first school bell of the year was imminent for Park La Brea res- FOX’s “Almost Family,” Hulu’s idents Tommy and Terry Ball in this photograph from the Sept. 11, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” and 1952, issue of the Park Labrea News. The pair waved goodbye to their “Dollface,” CBS’s “All Rise” and mother outside their Hauser Boulevard residence before heading to “Bob [Loves] Abishola” and many the first day of classes. Los Angeles Unified School District campuses others. Tickets for individual events held their first day of school on Aug. 20. With thousands of students are $20. The Paley Center for Media coming to and from local schools, drivers are encouraged to be extra is located at 465 N. Beverly Drive. cautious, particularly during morning and afternoon periods before For tickets and information, visit and after school bells ring. paley.me/previews. KCCLA highlights traditional dance, calligraphy

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is holding the “Korean Traditional Dance Cultural Heritage Festival” on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 Across 2. p.m. in the center’s Ari Hall. WWII pilots 1. Vatican adjective 3. KCCLA, in cooperation with the Hair line 6. Auditors 4. Corporation Korean Dance In full voice 10. People in charge, abbr. 5. Exposed Commission of History, and Lee 14. Florida’s “Horse Capital 6. Musical symbol Young Nam Dance Company, will of the World” 7. When doubled, a Pacific capital 15. host the event showcasing tradition- Milk, prefix 8. Sharp 16. al dance. Hyang Sook Min, presi- “CHiPs” star Estrada 9. Gibraltar, e.g. 17. dent of the Corporation Korean Playwright Jones 10. One who puts you under 18. Dance Commission of History, will Elbe tributary 11. Latch onto 19. Natural pouches narrate the program, and English 12. Countertop material 20. Prepare for a business career translation will be provided. 13. You’re welcome 23. Scooby-___ (cartoon dog) The theme of the performance is 24. can follow it, abbr. maintaining heritage, which will be What a bark can be worse than 21. 25. Bon ___ Brooklynese “Y’all” evident in the traditional and histor- 22. photo courtesy of KCCLA 28. Purple shade To the ___ degree? 25. ical dances. KCCLA will also host a Traditional Korean dances will be part of a festival celebrating the coun- 31. Plump songbird Ready to hit traditional Korean cultural heritage 26. 1970s sitcom hit try’s heritage. 35. Sodium chloride workshop on Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. 38. Cruise stopover 27. “Peer Gynt” dramatist Admission is free to the perfor- 39. Same old, same old 29. Sight along una calle mance and workshop. from today, Aug. 22, through will be on display. 42. “___ of thieves” 30. Madison Avenue cow KCCLA is also holding the 29th Friday, Aug. 30, in its second floor KCCLA is located at 5505 43. Type of valve 32. Ordinary annual “Exhibition of Korean- art gallery. Works by members of Wilshire Blvd. For information, call 44. Sinew 33. Mollify American Calligraphy” running the Korean Calligraphy Association (323)936-3015, or visit kccla.org. 47. Snacks 34. Troy lady 48. “Funeral in Berlin” 36. Branding expert, Martin writer Deighton 37. Reid of “American Pie” 49. Start of something big 40. Silence 51. Giant Giant 41. Shaky Female ‘champions of change’ receive honors 53. Gates and Jobs, e.g. 45. Above, to a bard 59. Observer In recognition of World They include Rachel Bloom, co- Morgan Mercer, CEO and founder 46. Required 60. Indian dish made 50. Humanitarian Day, observed on creator of the CW television show of Vantage Point; and Gillian Oxford doctorate, briefly with lentils (Var.) 52. Student getting one-on-one help Aug. 19, the United Nations “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”; Jackie Zucker, president of business oper- 61. In any way 53. ‘’Jane ___’’ (Bronte novel) Women Greater L.A. Chapter pre- Aina, a Nigerian-American ations for the Los Angeles Clippers 63. Bond opponent 54. 64. State bird of Hawaii sents “FEMTalk: Champions of YouTube star, beauty icon and and the only woman to serve as Vegetable holders 55. 65. Fairy, in Disney’s Fairies Change in the Era of Equity” on activist; Madame Gandhi, an elec- president among National Raison ___ 56. 66. “What ___ is new?” Saturday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. tronic music artist and activist; and Basketball Association teams. Consider 57. 67. Pro ___ (in proportion) at the UCLA James Bridges Sandra Fluke, a public interest The UCLA James Bridges “Night” author Wiesel 58. 68. Brewer’s need Some cameras, for short Theater. attorney and social justice advo- Theater is located at 235 Charles E. 59. Hall-of-Famer Roush The event will include a net- cate. Additional honorees will be Young Drive West. For information Down 62. Authorize working reception and will honor Ana Flores, founder and CEO of and to RSVP, visit 1. See Answers page 26 seven “Champions of Change.” #WeAllGrow Latina Network; femtalk2019.eventbrite.com. Government figure, for short 22 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press New study shows value of virtual Los Angeles Times hosts Taste of city

reality for pain management From Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, the food staff of the Los Angeles A new study, published Aug. a day, nurses asked all the Times will host The Taste, its 10th 14 in PLOSONE, the Public patients in the study to rate their annual festival celebrating Library of Science, demonstrates pain using the standard zero to 10 Southern California’s diverse culi- the effectiveness of using virtual scale. nary scene, at the Paramount reality to combat pain for hospi- The study’s findings showed Studios backlot, which will trans- talized patients. The study builds the on-demand use of VR result- form into the ultimate block party on previous work led by Dr. ed in statistically significant for three individual evening Brennan Spiegel, director of improvements in pain compared events. Cedars-Sinai’s Health Service to the TV group, with patients in Admission includes unlimited Research, who brought VR to the the VR group averaging 1.7 tastings from the area’s best restau- medical center. points lower on the pain scale. rants, a variety of wine, beer and The 120 adults in the study When researchers analyzed find- seasonal cocktails, plus access to were admitted to Cedars-Sinai ings from the subgroup of cooking demonstrations and talks Medical Center for a variety of patients with the most severe by renowned chefs. ailments, including orthopaedic baseline pain of seven or above, On Aug. 30, restaurants include problems, gastrointestinal dis- VR patients averaged three points Burritos La Palma, Donut Friend, eases and cancer. All of the lower than the TV group. Mainland Poke and Park’s BBQ. patients had an average pain The study underscores that VR L.A. Times food columnist Lucas score of at least three out of 10 can be an effective tool to add to Kwan Peterson will cook up a spe- during the 24 hours prior to par- traditional pain-management pro- cial on-stage presentation of one of ticipating in the study. tocols. his favorite projects for the food Half of the patients were given “Virtual reality is a mind-body section. Paola Da Re and Giorgia VR goggles with a variety of treatment that is based in real sci- Sinatra (Pasta Sisters) will lead an relaxing and meditative experi- ence,” Spiegel said. “It does more Italian cooking demonstration with ences from which to choose. than just distract the mind from Chiara Soldati (La Scolca), who They were advised to use the pain but also helps to block pain will lead a wine discussion pre- headsets three times a day for 10 signals from reaching the brain, sented by Southern Glazer’s Wine minutes per session and as need- offering a drug-free supplement & Spirits. The Times’ Wine Club ed for breakthrough pain over to traditional pain management.” will launch with a demo by expert three days. Several patients have found Mark Oldman. The other half of the patients VR so helpful in managing pain On Aug. 31, restaurants include were instructed to tune their in- that they are now using it regular- Castaway, Faith & Flower, Nic’s room TVs to the health and well- ly at home, and Spiegel and his on Beverly and Ocean Prime. Kim ness channel, which included team are currently involved in a Prince (Hotville Chicken) will guided-relaxation content such as study following patients using showcase her famous Nashville hot yoga and meditation. They also VR in their homes for 60 days. chicken with L.A. Times senior were asked to view the channel “I believe that one day soon, food writer Jenn Harris. Chefs three times a day for 10 minutes VR will be part of every doctor’s Pawan, Nakul and Arjun photo courtesy of The Taste per session and as needed for tool kit for pain management,” Mahendro (Badmaash) will Next weekend, The Taste will celebrate the Southern California culinary breakthrough pain. Several times Spiegel said. demonstrate their mix of contem- porary and nostalgic approaches in scene at the Paramount Studios backlot. creating delicious Indian fare, host- ed by Times cooking editor Chris Bianco (Tartine Bianco) will Spirits). Genevieve Ko. show home cooks how to make a Tickets range from $115 to Festival celebrates LGBTQ arts On Sept. 1, restaurants include relaxed Italian meal with Times $190; a discount will be avail- Cal Mare, HomeState, LN2, The deputy food editor Andrea Chang. able exclusively to Times sub- Bazaar by José Andrés and Triple Tobin Shea (Redbird) will shake scribers for select events starting Beam Pizza. Teresa Montaño up a seasonal mocktail, and the Bar July 19. (Otoño) will demonstrate how to Stage will feature a discussion Paramount Studios is located at cook one of her favorite Spanish- about women in wine with Ira 5515 Melrose Ave. For informa- inspired dishes with L.A. Times Norof, Chiara Soldati and Lora tion and tickets, visit food writer Amy Scattergood. Tagliarina (Coastal Pacific Wine & latimes.com/thetaste. Fowler Museum welcomes new education director

Amy Landau will join the Fowler affairs at the Walters Art Museum Museum at UCLA as director of “The Fowler is honored to have education and interpretation effec- Amy Landau join its team, bringing tive today, Aug. 22. a record of notable scholarship, Previously, Landau served as curatorial accomplishment and suc- director of curatorial affairs and cessful outreach to diverse commu- curator of Islamic and South and nities,” said Marla C. Berns, the Southeast Asian Art at the Walters Shirley and Ralph Shapiro director photo courtesy of the 13th District council office Art Museum in Baltimore, of the Fowler Museum. “We have Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, recently attended the Maryland. Since joining the been impressed by her considerable kick-off ceremony for the annual “CineArte: A Latinx Queer Film & Walters Museum in 2009, Landau ambition and energy, which will Art Festival,” which was held on Aug. 2 and 3 at the Los Angeles curated exhibitions on Islamic and build on the Fowler’s long-term LGBT Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza. The festival celebrated Asian art and oversaw the reinstal- commitment to developing innova- the artistic and creative visions that tell the stories of LGBTQ+, two- lation of the art of India, Nepal and tive interpretive approaches to its spirit and indigenous communities. O’Farrell co-sponsored the Tibet in the John and Berthe Ford exhibitions and to exploring new Gallery, Buddhist Art of East and strategies for educating and inspir- photo courtesy of the Fowler Museum at UCLA annual cultural festival and presented certificates to the artists Southeast Asia and a selection of ing our audiences of all ages.” Amy Landau will guide the Fowler whose work was on display. the Feinberg Collection of contem- Landau established “Art, Museum’s education initiatives. porary Japanese ceramics. She also Religion and Cities” with Harold catalogued the museum’s Islamic Morales, of Morgan State western historical narratives. For YouTube to present ninth and Armenian manuscripts and was University, and Homayra Ziad, of me, this is the time to reposition my part of the team that began digitiza- Johns Hopkins University, in 2018. work from curatorial to museum tion of the Walters’ manuscript col- The initiative at Morgan State education, and I can’t imagine a annual Streamy Awards lection, projects funded by the examines museum representations better place to do so than the National Endowment for the of religion and encourages students Fowler,” Landau said. Dick Clark Productions, Tubefilter winners will be determined by an Humanities Preservation and at a prominent historically black Landau previously held fellow- and YouTube will join to present the independent judging body of cre- Access Grants. Her international university to consider museum ships at the Los Angeles County ninth annual Streamy Awards at The ators, executives and other experts loan exhibition “Pearls on a String: careers. She focused on the project Museum of Art, Warburg Institute, Beverly Hilton on Friday, Dec. 13. in the online video industry. Fans Artists, Patrons and Poets at the at the Freer Gallery of Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Freer Submissions for the Streamy will be able to vote for their favorite Great Islamic Courts (2015-16),” Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Awards are now open via the nominees in the categories, Creator organized in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, where she Sackler Gallery. In 2017, she was a Streamys website and will close at of the Year and Show of the Year. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, was a research associate. fellow at the Center for Curatorial 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. The The Streamy Awards is com- received implementation grants “It’s a critical and exciting Leadership. full list of awards categories for the posed of 50 awards honoring excel- from the NEH, the National moment for museum professionals. The Fowler Museum at UCLA is Streamy Awards is available at lence of various content providers Endowment for the Arts and the We are being asked to view collec- located on the school’s campus at streamys.org/categories. Nominations and areas of expertise. Institute of Museum and Library tions from different perspectives, 308 Charles E. Young Drive North. will be announced this fall. For information, visit Services. In 2016, Landau was pro- describe difficult histories openly For information, visit Streamy Awards nominees and streamys.org. moted to director of curatorial and honestly and cease privileging fowler.ucla.edu. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 August 22, 2019 ‘Good Boys’ get into delightful, and sometimes funny shenanigans The aptly-titled “Good Boys” large degree of growing pains at chronicles the awkward transition the start of middle school. Max has from elementary to middle school, a crush. Lucas will soon split time playing the whole experience for a between divorced parents. And number of effective laughs and Thor, desperate to relocate to the occasionally heartfelt accents. It’s cool kids’ table, feels he must deny “Superbad” for sixth graders, with- his love for theatric arts to fit in. out succumbing to exorbitant bad But all that can change when How do you kiss a girl? They don’t behavior common among R-rated Max impresses cafeteria oligarch know. comedies. Certainly uneven at Soren (Izaac Wang) with a couple If only they knew how to navi- points, but missing jokes tend to sips of hot beer in the woods. Alas, gate YouTube for some safe give way to a rich discomfort only Max’s cultural capital doesn’t answers. Instead, they use the puberty permits. extend to his BFFs, who are just drone Max’s dad (Will Forte) The self-described Bean Bag “random,” as Soren describes expressly forbade to survey a near- photo courtesy of Universal Pictures Boys – composed of quiet Max them. Regardless, Max secures an by teen neighbor Hannah (Molly Max (Jacob Tremblay), Lucas (Keith L. Williams) and Thor (Brady Noon) (Jacob Tremblay), prudish Lucas invite for all three at a “kissing Gordon) smooching her boyfriend. share many fun moments and adventures in “Good Boys.” (Keith L. Williams) and insecure party” the next night, which sends Instead, this ill-conceived plan Thor (Brady Noon) – encounter a them into an adolescent frenzy. backfires and the Bean Bag Boys must avoid the wrath of both no sense to their relatively innocent their keep too. Particularly, Hannah and friend Lily (Midori minds. Francis’ Lily works comic magic Francis). Shenanigans ensue as Perhaps the most delightful with some physical antics and a they attempt to reacquire their lost exchange occurs over the kids’ rev- few solid one-liners. property before dear dad returns, elation that they accidentally end Director Gene Stupnitsky might while the young ladies seek the up with drugs in their possession. be new to the big screen, but he return of their own property held Assuming Hannah and Lily are enjoys several small-screen credits, hostage in retaliation, namely a drug addicts, the boys attempt a cit- including an executive role on phone and some Molly pills. izen’s arrest, exacerbating their “The Office.” His feature debut is For a Seth Rogen production, the problems tenfold but creating a far from a perfect foray, but he gross-out factor is relatively low. childlike moment of pure joy on knows how to help his stars deliv- That’s the way it should be for a screen. er, especially with help from his film about sixth graders. Of course, Films like “Good Boys” heavily co-writer Lee Eisenberg (“The to completely avoid the many, depend on young, perhaps unsea- Office,” “Bad Teacher,” “Hello many, many disturbing things that soned performances. The gamble Ladies”). can happen to children in that age works. Award-winner Tremblay “Good Boys” doesn’t pack the bracket would be disingenuous, (“The Room,” “Wonder”) contin- continuous laugh-out-loud punch more naive even than our young ues his hot streak, once again prov- of other screwball comedies, nor protagonists. And so, the kids ing he’s a growing talent. Noon does it (rightfully) attempt to repli- photo courtesy of Universal Pictures swear (not much, but enough), con- (“Boardwalk Empire”) is less cate crass stories with older leading Things get awkward between Lily (Midori Francis), Max (Jacob front their spermatic hormones and known, but he shines in a rather stars. Rather, it finds an unlikely Tremblay) and Hannah (Molly Gordon) in “Good Boys,” a fun film that encounter peculiar devices their complex role here. As for middle ground between depicting explores a pivotal period for middle schoolers. parents own that make absolutely Williams, he was a notable pres- realistic experiences (shocker, mid- ence on Fox’s “The Last Man on dle schoolers might pick up a few Earth,” but this one tops the bunch choice words from others) and oth- as a memorable kind of quirky. ers merely meant to evoke a smile. Outdoor exhibit is a harmonious addition at LACMA Sure, the best lines go to the And this one provides plenty of joy boys, but Lily and Hannah earn along the way. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents “Mineo Mizuno: Harmony,” a new outdoor installation running through Nov. 11 on the Resnick Lawn. Mizuno has lived on Fort Mountain Ranch in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains for years. The beauty of the idyllic for- est has inspired the artist’s latest body of work. For the LACMA installation, Mizuno transplants elements of the immersive forest environment to Los Angeles. “Tea House,” like an earlier structure the artist built on his ranch, is his interpretation of the traditional Japanese structure. Its open, organic form balances the seclusion needed to experience the tea ceremony with the powerful presence of the natural surroundings.

Mizuno has placed a series of photo courtesy of the artist, © Mineo Mizuno sculptures around the “Tea House.” Mineo Mizuno’s “Tea House,” the artist’s interpretation of the traditional Embedded in wood and on the Japanese structure, is included in the outdoor exhibit at LACMA. ground, his ceramic water drops and tea bowls are painted with medita- tive repetitions of Japanese kanji “Mineo Mizuno: Harmony” joins alongside 12 works by the French (writing) such as yui (connect) and an additional outdoor exhibition, sculptor Auguste Rodin, which wa (harmony). These concepts “The Invisible Man and the Masque have been on display at LACMA reflect Mizuno’s ongoing interest in of Blackness,” located through Nov. since 2009. LACMA is located at the communicative properties of 3 in the B. Gerald Cantor Sculpture 5905 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- trees and water. Garden. That exhibit is located tion, visit lacma.org. Recording artist Laufer to perform in Hollywood

Los Angeles-based musician, solo album “The Floating World.” songwriter and producer Rob Laufer serves as music director Laufer will perform on Tuesday, for Wild Honey, a nonprofit organi- Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. at the Hotel Café zation that produces concerts to in Hollywood. benefit autism research. Laufer has written and produced Tickets are $10. The Hotel Café numerous songs for movies, TV is located at 1623 ½ N. Cahuenga and commercials. He will perform Blvd. For information, visit hotel- music from his long-awaited new cafe.com. Rob Laufer 24 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Maisel Day discount brings crowds to ‘Dream’ of Barbara Eden at La Brea Avenue salon of celebrity stylist the Hollywood Museum launched exclusively on Amazon, making the promotional event ideal for getting the word out about the salon, which opened in April.

“Oh my gosh, it’s so much fun. Just to see people lined up at five o’clock this morning was amazing.”

-Jason Backe, co-owner of Starring by Ted Gibson

“We thought it would be a great way to let people know that we’re here and to bring awareness to our new business, and also to support photo courtesy of Harlan Boll an actress that Ted loves and a Television and film star Barbara Eden has loaned some of her show that we love and an organiza- props from “I Dream of Jeannie” to the Hollywood Museum. tion that we’ve had a really great As part of the museum’s Lobby Series that pays tribute to iconic experience working with,” Backe and legendary individuals in entertainment, Donelle Dadigan, the said. museum’s president and founder, welcomed Eden, star of NBC’s photo by Cameron Kiszla Backe said the deal created a line classic television show “I Dream of Jeannie,” for a VIP opening Jason Backe and Ted Gibson, owners of the hair salon Starring by Ted outside the business that began reception on Aug. 21. Gibson, celebrated Maisel Day on Aug. 15 with $2.50 haircuts. early in the morning and at one Eden will be loaning her original costume and a genie bottle used point grew to approximately 250 for shooting the series for the exhibit. In addition, the never-before- people, forcing the business to take displayed original bottle used on the series pilot will be on display, as On Aug. 15, Maisel Day had owners of the hair salon Starring by down a list of the approximately 40 will five screen-accurate bottles by Mario Della Casa representing dozens of Los Angeles businesses Ted Gibson, celebrated by offering customers who could fit on the the show’s five seasons. roll back to 1959 prices to honor the $2.50 haircuts. Backe, who is also a day’s schedule. The exhibit opens today, Aug. 22, and tickets are $15 for adults, Emmy-nominated Amazon Prime colorist, said Gibson has worked “Oh my gosh, it’s so much fun,” $12 for seniors (62 and older) and students with ID, and $5 for chil- Video series “The Marvelous Mrs. with “Maisel” star Rachel Backe said. “Just to see people lined dren under 5. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wendesday Maisel.” Brosnahan for several years, and up at five o’clock this morning was through Sunday. Jason Backe and Ted Gibson, the salon’s product line was amazing.” The Hollywood Museum is located in the Historic Max Factor Starring by Ted Gibson is located Building at 1660 N. Highland Ave. For information, visit theholly- at 211 1/2 S. La Brea Ave. woodmuseum.com, or call (323)464-7776. Celebrate Beverly Hills with the Los Angeles Dodgers back to campus .....

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Ward, also urged the council to Bullwinkle,” she said. said. approve the construction. There was relatively little push- Duran’s sentiment echoed public “It would be fantastic to see the back to the proposal. One public speaker Meredith Scott Lynn, an statue in its permanent location by speaker, Elyse Eisenberg, raised actress who noted that before it was the 60th anniversary on Nov. 19, concerns about traffic, pedestrian removed, the statue was a point of 2019, of the first airing of ‘The safety and the visibility of the near- reference for those giving direc- Bullwinkle Show,’” she said. by traffic signal. tions in West Hollywood. Lynn said Alison Martino, founder of the While council members ques- everyone seems to like the statue, online community Vintage Los tioned staff about parking and so the obvious move is to put it Angeles, also spoke in support of pedestrian issues to ensure the tri- back in place. the statue, saying it provides a angle is safe for those who wish to “There’s these two characters photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills “whimsical presence” to the hotel- take photos with the characters, the that make you smile. You drive The aging Greystone Theatre needs extensive renovations and heavy Sunset Strip. council declined to have a new traf- by; you smile. It’s free; they upgrades. “We need to see some art, and we fic study conducted. donated it. Why not? … Let’s just need to see some history, and “It’s just a statue … let’s get it put this statue up and enjoy it,” Repairs expected to be Rocky needs to come back with up,” Councilman John Duran she said. finished early next year Koreatown complex is focused on seniors From page 1 Opening this December, the West Hollywood Community Housing Information Manager Keith delivered recommendations for Corporation presents Westmore Sterling said. restoration to the city. Linden, a 93-unit affordable senior “However, after site investiga- Then-city manager Mahdi housing community under con- tions during construction, other Aluzri said this would be the struction in the Koreatown/Pico- issues – as with many old struc- city’s first attempt to oversee a Union neighborhood of Los tures – were revealed, which major restoration project at Angeles. requires additional funds.” Greystone Mansion. The City Westmore Linden consists of 77 Restorations to the theater are Council approved the recom- affordable studio and one-bed- expected to be completed by Jan. mendation for city staff and the room rental units for low-income 8, 2020. Friends of Greystone to begin seniors aged 62 years or older The Friends of Greystone, a looking at restoring the theater. leased through a lottery applica- nonprofit volunteer group dedi- “Increased use – of which you tion process, 15 units reserved by cated to restoring and preserving have experienced – requires referral only for formerly home- the mansion, included restoring increased caretaking,” Hall said. less seniors set at 30% of the area the theater among several pro- “Greystone’s integrity should be median income and one manager’s jects requiring improvements. maintained and aesthetic quali- unit. Restoration to the theater would ties require both good house- Amenities include a community require the removal and replace- keeping and some restoration.” room, outdoor courtyard with a bar- rendering courtesy of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation ment of seats and preserving his- Beesen said restoring the the- becue and seating, 48 at-grade level Westmore Linden will create more than 90 affordable housing units. toric light fixtures and wood- ater was a priority set by the city, parking spots, fitness room, com- work, while also installing new and it’s a larger project when puter lab, laundry room, manager’s vices to residents. The Westmore Linden communi- flooring, audio and video tech- compared to the estate’s other office and four social services Each unit includes a complete ty is located at 1250 S. nology, security and telecommu- needs. offices to provide supportive ser- kitchen with energy-efficient appli- Westmoreland Ave. nication systems, roofing and Built between 1927-28, ances, full bathroom and private For information, call (714)221- waterproofing. Greystone was once the home of balcony. 5611, or email westmorelin- Though the theater will be Edward L. Doheny Jr., son of the Applications are due Sept. 15. [email protected]. closed, performances will con- oil magnate of the same name. Los Angeles tinue to be held in the mansion The 55-room estate, also referred living room, as well as the to as the Doheny Estate, is listed “Classics in the Courtyard” on the National Register of to receive plays. Historic Places. From 1969-82, The city took ownership of the the American Film Institute mansion in 1965. leased the theater for perfor- HUD money “We’ve maintained the mances, but the theater has since grounds, and it’s a slow process not been in use. to get everything restored. It’s “As far as what the theater will for affordable done in phases,” Beverly Hills be used for in the future, that has Community Services Publicist not yet been discussed,” Beesen Dana Beesen said. said. “The [Friends of Greystone] housing Discussions on restoring the will look at programming and see theater began in 2015 between what is feasible. All these things Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti the city and the Recreation and go through the Recreation and announced the city has reached an Parks Commission. During a Feb. Parks Commission and the City agreement with the U.S. 7, 2017 study session, Historic Council.” Department of Housing and Urban Resources Group Managing While the next steps following Development to fund thousands of Principal Peyton Hall and then- the theater’s restoration are not new units of affordable housing City Director of Community yet settled, Beesen said everyone over the next decade. Services Nancy Hunt-Coffey is behind the restoration. Garcetti described the agreement, which took weeks of negotiations, as “groundbreaking in its scope and Alley odor might deter diners scale,” delivering thousands of new or rehabilitated accessible homes From page 3 for Angelenos. The agreement also secures the rights of disabled resi- could be used to hide the three suggested planting jasmine or dents to accessible housing while Expert Installation dumpsters in the alley, including another scented plant to help mask protecting Los Angeles’ commit- 60 Years of Experience one near the basketball courts the refuse’s odor. ment to dramatically growing its that’s shared by multiple business- “[If we do additional] cleaning housing stock, the mayor said. Call today for a free estimate! es, but the council members said and add in some fragrance, we think “At a moment when homeless- the real issue is the smell, not the we can keep better control of [the ness is rising and income inequality visual aspect. The odor, which smell],” Campbell said. persists, we have to take every pos- Duran called “an affront” to diners, Meister and Duran said the rest of sible opportunity to protect cannot remain if the alley is to be the work is dependent upon the suc- Angelenos and make their lives spruced up, the council members cess of the odor-control efforts, and more secure,” Garcetti said. “L.A. is said. the council directed city staff to committed to building more acces- Steve Campbell, the city’s direc- return to a future meeting with an sible housing for people living with tor of facilities and recreation ser- update on the enhanced cleaning disabilities, and I’m grateful to vices, said West Hollywood is mov- regimen’s progress. Secretary [Ben] Carson and his 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood ing to a “more aggressive” cleaning “We can do all of these wonder- staff, the City Attorney’s Office and schedule of three times per week to ful things, but if we don’t get rid of my colleagues on the City Council 323-248-0840 help limit the smells, and the smell of the trash, it’s going to for coming together to lift up the Councilwoman Lauren Meister be for nothing,” Meister said. neediest among us.” Open every day • tashmans.com 26 August 22, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Swimming season kicks Event focused on rebuilding hope From page 1 off in October providers have been spreading the sive services that can serve the with services such as housing, case word about Midtown Homeless largest number of people. management, health assessments From page 1 Connect Day. The Los Angeles “Our homeless connect days help and benefits assistance that can help the SwimRight Academy first season a success have to be Police Department will also be pre- people right here in the Third them start new lives.” Championed by Lenny “proactive, passionate and com- sent for public safety purposes. [supervisorial] District who are Scott Epstein, chair of the Mid Krayzelburg, which includes a mitted for it to be successful” Ryu, who has previously spon- experiencing homelessness and City West Community Council, location at the Westside Jewish when it begins this October. For sored similar events in Los Feliz simply need services and referrals said the event is an important com- Community Center, fittingly instance, the Current will have to and Sherman Oaks, said they can all in one place, cutting down on ponent in the overall approach to located on Olympic Boulevard. find a way to draw in fans and have a significant impact in red tape and ameliorating trans- solving homelessness. The council At Jewish community centers supporters despite no ISL com- improving people’s lives. portation issues they encounter will provide meals and many vol- outside of L.A., the business is petition being held in Los “This is our fourth homeless con- when trying to get assistance,” unteers. known as the Lenny Angeles this year. nect day in Council District 4, and I Kuehl said. “It’s a great example of “This is definitely a passion for Krayzelburg Swim Academy. “Obviously, Los Angeles in have seen just how crucial they are government, community groups, our council,” Epstein said. “It’s the The swimmer is expanding his general is one of the more capti- in connecting our unhoused neigh- nonprofits, local businesses and first time a homeless connect day competitive reach as general vating and well-known cities in bors with the tools that rebuild neighbors joining together to help has been held in our area for over manager of the International the world with a very rich sports hope, whether its housing, medical those most in need.” three years, and it’s really impor- Swimming League’s LA tradition,” Krayzelburg said. services or a hot shower,” Ryu said. Staff from Los Angeles City tant. It’s the best way to connect Current, a professional sports “This is something that we’re “But these events don’t just help Attorney Mike Feuer’s office will people with services and get them team that will compete against going to be focusing on to build those experiencing homelessness; assist with mitigating citations for into the case management system. teams based in San Francisco, our brand at a grassroots level in they bring neighborhoods together minor traffic infractions and low- We are really excited to play our New York, Washington, D.C., L.A., trying to come up with dif- over a shared purpose of seeing and level offenses, such as loitering and part.” London, Paris, Rome and ferent ideas and concepts that serving our unhoused neighbors drinking in public, and having them Feuer’s office held a similar Budapest. Unlike the Olympics, interest the sports fans in Los and committing to solving this cri- expunged in exchange for people event at Pan Pacific Park in 2016. the ISL scores on a team basis, Angeles so we can showcase sis of our time. Solving homeless- accepting housing and other ser- More volunteers are being sought, and Krayzelburg said his team is some of the personalities of the ness takes more than housing alone; vices. and interested people should call built with that objective in mind. athletes on our team.” it takes all of us. As we bring more “My office is deeply committed Rob Fisher in Ryu’s office at “We’re really excited about Swimming is most prominent- housing resources to Council to helping people who are home- (323)957-6415, or email rob.fish- our roster, and the depth and ly featured during the Summer District 4, I implore everyone in less, or at risk of becoming home- [email protected]. The Pan Pacific Park flexibility of our athletes … Olympic Games, and the this great community to join their less, turn their lives around,” Feuer Recreation Center is located at They can swim depending on Current’s swimmers can use the neighbors, get involved and make a said. “At this event, our staff will 7600 Beverly Blvd. For informa- what our needs are, based on our high-level competition to stay real difference in the lives of those help resolve eligible traffic and tion, visit davidryu.lacity.org/mid- competition,” he said. sharp in the four-year gap living on the street.” pedestrian infractions that carry town_homeless_connect_day and Krayzelburg’s Current fea- between Olympics, Baker said. Kuehl also highlighted the fines and fees our participants can’t supervisorkuehl.com/midtown- tures multiple Olympic medal “We are able to train as hard importance of having comprehen- afford, connecting them instead homeless-connect-day. winners, including three-time as we can using these swim gold medalist Ryan Murphy, meets as quality practice leading gold and silver medal winner up to the games and in-between Sheriff’s department PSA honored with Emmy Kathleen Baker, and silver medal competition years,” medalists Chase Kalisz and Josh Baker said. The Los Angeles County Prenot. The 2028 Olympic Games Sheriff’s Department’s Video In a statement, Murphy said he also can benefit the sport of Production Unit won the Academy was excited to be part of the swimming and the ISL, of Television Arts & Science’s effort to help find new swim- Krayzelburg said, and many Emmy Award for Best Public ming fans. L.A. athletes, entertainers and Safety Announcement. “Athletes have been clamor- business people looking for a The PSA, titled “If they’re not ing to elevate the profile of way to take part. By starting secure they’re not safe – dresser swimming and ISL has given us now, a few years before the drawer,” was part of a series of pub- the platform to do so,” he said. games, the Current can make the lic service announcements address- “International Swim League is most of the increased attention ing safe gun storage and the impact allowing us to make a career out coming the sport’s way in the on families and children in particu- of swimming, and I am especial- next few years. lar. ly excited about joining Lenny’s “By the time the games roll “This was so unexpected. We team and excited about this around, I think we can have an never imagined we had a chance, incredible roster we have built.” incredible presence in L.A. as a especially with the fantastic nomi- The ISL is a “revolutionary very successful sports franchise nations in the category. This is an concept” for the sport, … I think it would be a great amazing honor for the talented, pas- Krayzelburg said, and those who springboard into L.A. 2028,” he sionate, hard-working people in our photo courtesy of the LASD are working to make the league’s said. unit,” said Sgt. Harry Drucker, the Vance said. able work done by Video supervisor of the unit and the pro- Drucker called the win a “team Production Specialist Sean Jacobs ducer of the PSA. effort” to highlight an “urgent call as the director of photography and Emmys were awarded to both for safety at home.” his assistance in production. Also ‘Happy Days’ star raising Video Production Specialist Vance “Without our entire unit working joining the team was Dylan Kotrla, Kotrla as the writer and director and together, this message could not Vance’s daughter, who provided her Drucker as the producer. have been delivered,” Drucker said. performance as the child to bring awareness of drowsy driving “I hope that this recognition will “The recognition by the academy the impact to the PSA felt by every help get these messages in front of makes it even more special for us.” viewer. more people and help save lives,” Drucker pointed out the invalu- For information, visit LASD.org. Los Angeles LGBT Center executive speaks out against controversial ‘public charge’ rule

On Aug. 15, Los Angeles LGBT immigrant communities seeking HIV, with the care and support they Center CEO Lorri L. Jean released life-saving health care, as well as need.” a statement against the “public public services such as Medicaid, For information, visit lalgbtcen- charge” rule proposed by the food stamps and Section 8 housing. ter.org. Trump administration that would “The measure targets low-to- expands immigration officials’ abil- middle income, predominantly Answers From Page 21 ities to deny entry or green cards to non-white nationals and seeks to certain immigrants based on frighten immigrants, even if they do income, health conditions and their qualify for services. This action use of public programs such as food joins a series of xenophobic mea- stamps and Medicaid. sures by the Trump administration photo courtesy of Harlan Boll “The Los Angeles LGBT Center and comes in the wake of the El Anson Williams, who played Potsie on “Happy Days,” appeared condemns and opposes the Trump Paso mass shooting that explicitly with first responders to raise awareness about the “four driving D’s” administration’s announcement of a targeted Latinos. The center stands – distracted, drugged, drunk and drowsy driving. ‘public charge’ policy that estab- ready to support the immigrant While all are hazardous to driving, drowsy driving in particular is lishes what is essentially a wealth community as we all seek to under- underappreciated, and Williams has been working with numerous and health test for immigrants stand the impact of this new law. organizations in several cities in an effort to create an ongoing cam- applying for legal permanent resi- Moreover, we continue to be fully paign to raise drowsy driving awareness. dence,” Jean said. “This policy cre- committed to providing LGBT ates intentional confusion among individuals, and those living with Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 August 22, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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