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Volume 31 No. 7 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities February 18, 2021 Term limits headed to Take a weekend stroll on Robertson n WeHo council votes to make stretch of ballot in Beverly Hills Robertson pedestrian- n Retroactivity is a sticking point for council members only on weekends BY CAMERON KISZLA sidered sooner if the state BY JUSTIN SAYERS Legislature schedules an election The voters of Beverly Hills will before then. The West Hollywood Council decide if City Council members Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich unanimously voted to move for- and the city treasurer will be subject and Councilman John Mirisch ward with a plan to turn a popular to term limits. voted against the ordinance because stretch for dining and nightlife The council voted 3-2 to put a it includes a stipulation that the into a pedestrian-only area on the three-term limit on the June 7, 2022 term limits will apply retroactively, weekends. ballot – the next regularly sched- including past and current terms The move initiates a three- uled election – though the door was See page month pilot program to close left open for the matter to be con- Council 21 North Robertson Boulevard just south of Santa Monica Boulevard – home to popular spots like Pump photo by Justin Sayers Restaurant and Lounge, the Abbey This stretch of North Robertson Boulevard will be pedestrian-only on Food and Bar and SUR Restaurant weekends by the spring. and Lounge – to vehicles starting at 6 p.m. on Saturdays until 2 a.m. on Mondays. They’ll return to council three After the vote, which came just City staff will reach out to busi- months after it starts to reassess after midnight on Wednesday, nesses and adjacent neighbor- the program. D’Amico joked that he could hoods to alleviate any remaining Councilman John D’Amico, resign. concerns, including parking, traf- who initiated the proposal along- “It’s all I ever wanted to do – fic and patron access, before side Councilman John Erickson, was to close Robertson implementing the pilot project. had proposed a similar pedestrian- Boulevard,” he said. There is no start date for the clo- only plan for the road back in In an interview, D’Amico said photo by Cameron Kiszla sure, although officials said 2012, but it failed after pushback his onus for reintroducing the Beverly Hills voters will get to decide on a three-term limit for City Council they’re targeting the spring, and from businesses and the previous members and treasurer in 2022. more specifically, mid-April. council. See Robertson page 21 Enforcement continues on Melrose Avenue O’Farrell: ‘There is light n Beginning of 2021 shows rise in robberies at the end of the tunnel’ BY EDWIN FOLVEN n Councilman touts answer the question “Where do we go from here?” Police plan to continue maintain- pandemic progress in After nearly a year of pandem- ing a strong presence in the Melrose State of Hollywood ic-related economic and public- Avenue shopping district in an address health impacts – as well as the effort to reduce violent crime that lingering issues of 2019 and has been occurring over the past BY CAMERON KISZLA before – O’Farrell pushed for two months. positivity in his speech and the From Jan. 1 to Feb. 11, robberies In presenting the annual State ensuing Q&A period. increased 60% in the Los Angeles of Hollywood address to the “We must face our challenges Police Department’s Wilshire Hollywood Chamber of head-on, openly and without Division over the same time last Commerce on Feb. 11, Los delay, but keeping in mind that year, with 20 more hold-ups than in Angeles City Councilman Mitch 2020. Overall violent crimes are also O’Farrell, 13th District, sought to See Hollywood page 22 up, with 18 more occurring than dur- ing the same period in early 2020. photo by Edwin Folven The increase is tied to robberies Police are trying to address a recent robbery spree that has been occur- in the Melrose area in which people ring in the Melrose Avenue shopping district. wearing expensive jewelry are tar- geted, Wilshire Division Capt. lapdonline.org. On Tuesday, police Paulson said the robberies are Shannon Paulson said. At least asked for the public’s help in iden- likely tied to a crew and suspects seven street robberies have tifying two male suspects in the may be following victims wearing occurred since Jan. 30 in which video who can be seen knocking expensive jewelry as they leave Rolex watches were stolen from the victim to the ground, robbing restaurants or stores. At least two victims, she said. him at gunpoint and stealing a similar hold-ups in which expen- One armed robbery occurred at Rolex watch. The suspects drove up sive jewelry was stolen have also approximately 4 p.m. on Jan. 30 in in a white compact car as the victim occurred recently on Third Street the 700 block of North Vista Street was either getting into or out of a near La Cienega Boulevard. and security camera footage was parked vehicle on Vista Street near Authorities said the suspects may photo by Cameron Kiszla found showing the hold-up. It can Melrose Avenue, and quickly fled Struggling Hollywood businesses could soon see help from the fed- be viewed by visiting after the robbery. See Melrose page 22 eral government, Councilman Mitch O’Farrell said. 2 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CALENDAR

vided advice about infection control ‘Intersect 21’ Art Deco Society practices and public health guidance to Edward Cella Art and Architecture The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Jewish educational institutions, syna- presents “3 By 7” within “Intersect is holding a virtual discussion on the gogues and community programs dur- 21,” a new virtual set of exhibitions art of Tamara de Lempicka on ing the pandemic. Proceeds will be of artwork from 21 galleries in Saturday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. De used for loans to people impacted by Southern California, the Middle East Lempicka’s com- the pandemic. jfla.org/events/a-virtu- and North Africa running from ing of age as an al-event-for-covid-relief. Thursday, Feb. 18, through Monday, artist in Paris

Feb. 22. The gallery’s entry in the coincided with the debut edition of “Intersect 21” advent of the Jazz includes new and recent works by Age. Her glossy Films.Dance Kendell Carter, Alexander Kroll, paintings epito- Films.Dance, a global film series pro- Brad Miller, Patti Oleon, Ruth mized the deca- duced by Jacob Jonas The Company Pastine, Aili Schmeltz and Amir Zaki. dent lifestyles of continues on Monday, Feb. 22, at 9 A series of live online talks will also her avant-garde circle. The artist’s a.m. with “Edging Normal,” the fifth of 15 short dance films to be released photo by Cameron Kiszla be held through Feb. 22 in conjunc- great-granddaughter, Marisa de every Monday through May 8. The Golden Globe Awards will take place at the Beverly Hilton, and clo- tion with the exhibit. Lempicka, will be joined for the dis- intersect2021.com. cussion by Colette Laroya, of “Edging Normal” is a metaphorical sures will affect the surrounding neighborhoods. Abbeville Press. The event coincides story of a man’s struggle to shed his with the publication of a new edition past in order to feel completely free. of “Passion by Design,” by Kizette de It features Desmond Richardson, co- Blair Underwood founder and co-artistic director of Join the Robey Theatre Company’s Lempicka-Foxhall and Marisa de Complexions Contemporary Ballet, for a conversa- Lempicka. Admission is $10 for Road closures planned for the dancing a new work choreographed tion with Blair members, $14 for nonmembers. by Jonas. films.dance. Underwood on prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pa

Friday, Feb. 19, ges/info.aspx?evtinfo=283493. Golden Globes on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m., via The 78th annual Golden Globe such as South Santa Monica, Zoom. As part of LACMA art talk Awards ceremony will take place at Olympic, Pico and Sunset boule- the theater com- Jewish Foundation Enjoy a discussion with artist Cauleen the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Feb. vards. pany’s Evening Smith hosted by the Los Angeles 28. The Los Angeles County North Santa Monica Boulevard Conversations Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Tuesday, Department of Public Health has will be closed to westbound traffic series, Underwood will discuss the Jewish Foundation Los Angeles is Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. The artist will dis- holding a virtual event for COVID-19 cuss her exhibition “Give It Or Leave worked closely with the Beverly from Wilshire Boulevard to state of the theater, the impact of the relief on Monday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 8 It” with Tisa Hilton and Dick Clark Productions Century Park East from 9 p.m. pandemic on the performing arts and the response of the arts to racial and p.m. The event will honor community Bryant, writer and to ensure all COVID-19 health and Friday, Feb. 26, until 4 a.m. social justice. The discussion will be leader, attorney and former Los director of the safety protocols are in place for this Monday, March 1. North Santa followed by a Q&A session with the Angeles city commissioner Sam MFA Creative year’s event. Monica Boulevard will be closed to audience. Underwood, who appeared Yebri, and Dr. Julie Higashi, director Writing Program The event will be hosted coast to eastbound traffic from Wilshire in 149 episodes of “L.A. Law” as of the tuberculosis control program for at CalArts. Smith coast by Tina Fey and Amy Boulevard to Century Park East well as numerous films, received a the Los Angeles County Department is a Los Angeles- Poehler. Fey will be live from New from 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, until Tony Award nomination for his role of Public Health. Yebri was co- based interdisci- York’s Rainbow Room while 4 a.m. Monday, March 1. Alternate in the Broadway revival of “A founder and a former president of 30 plinary artist Poehler will be live from the Routes include South Santa Monica Soldier’s Play.” Admission is free but Years After, a nonprofit civic organiza- whose work Beverly Hilton, with nominees Boulevard, which will remain open RSVP is required. therobeytheatre- tion serving the Iranian American reflects on the everyday possibilities appearing from various locations in both directions company.org/our-events. Jewish community. Higashi has pro- of imagination. lacma.org. around the world. The eastbound curb lane of Partial lane and full street clo- Wilshire Boulevard, east of sures will take place in the city on Whittier, will be closed from 6 a.m. Wilshire Boulevard, North Santa Wednesday, Feb. 24, until 4 a.m. Monica Boulevard and Merv Monday, March 1. Griffin Way. Residents are advised Merv Griffin Way will be closed to use alternate east-west routes to both north and southbound traf- fic between North Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, until 4 a.m. Monday, March, 1. Whittier, Carmelita, Elevado and Lomitas at Walden and Tenton dri- ves and adjacent alleys will not be Founded 1946 closed to street traffic on Sunday, P.O. BOX 36036 Feb. 28; however, all streets will be LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 posted with no-parking signs. No (323)933-5518 parking signs will be valid until midnight on Monday, March 1. 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. Parking will be completely 4TH FLOOR restricted (no exceptions) from 6 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, until mid- BEVERLYPRESS.COM night on Monday, March 1, on Whittier Drive from Wilshire Michael Villalpando Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard. PUBLISHER Parking will be restricted to resi- dent vehicles with a permit or Karen Villalpando exemption code from 6 a.m. EDITOR & PUBLISHER Sunday, Feb. 28, until midnight on Monday, March 1, on Carmelita Edwin Folven Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to [email protected] Walden Drive, on Lomitas Avenue EDITOR from Whittier Drive to Walden Drive, on Elevado Avenue from Cameron Kiszla Wilshire Boulevard to Walden [email protected] Drive, on Trenton Drive from REPORTER Whittier Drive to Wilshire

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For information on circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising in the City of Beverly Hills and the County of Los the day of the event, call the Golden Angeles, Dec. 22, 2020 by Superior Court Case Globes Hotline from 1 to 9 p.m. at Number 19STCP04891. Government Code 6008. (310)550-4680. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 February 18, 2021 Beverly Hills eases outdoor dining regulations n Council considers The changes will not take effect The fees associated with the until an ordinance is formally Open Air Dining Permits contribute making OpenBH approved – Mayor Lester Friedman approximately $140,000 per year permanent said such an ordinance would be each year to the city, but Gohlich reviewed by the council “as soon as said the loss of the income is BY CAMERON KISZLA we can” – but council members already included in the city’s budget expressed support for making the calculations. For the second time this month, changes retroactive to the begin- “Because we’d already suspended the Beverly Hills City Council took ning of the pandemic and having all the collection of fees once indoor action to make outdoor dining more Open Air Dining Permits be auto- dining ceased, those revenue reduc- feasible. matically extended for a year. tions are already reflected in the cur- The City Council on Feb. 16 “I think the restaurants should be rent budget forecasts,” Gohlich said. directed city staff to return with an on 100% equal treatment. In terms The council members also spoke ordinance that would align the of timing, I think it should be to the potential for outdoor dining, city’s existing outdoor dining pro- retroactive, and … it should go as well as other outdoor business gram, which awards Open Air through the end of the time period uses, remaining in place once the photo by Cameron Kiszla Dining Permits, with the OpenBH when we have no lease payments pandemic has ended. Councilman Outdoor dining on sidewalks is offered through two programs in Beverly program, which was created in for OpenBH. Why would we have a John Mirisch noted that the popular- Hills, the Open Air Dining Program and OpenBH. response to the pandemic and different date for this?” Vice Mayor ity of outdoor dining is one of the allows businesses in the city to Robert Wunderlich said. silver linings of a pandemic that had operate outdoors using special The Feb. 16 decision comes two so many negative effects. event permits. weeks after council allowed Spago “Obviously, it was terrible when Before the pandemic began, and the steakhouse Nusr-Et to erect restaurants are closed, but we live in West Hollywood to host some restaurants already operated tents in the 100 block of Canon Southern California, which for outdoor dining through the Open Drive. The tents will be able to much of the year is amenable to out- Air Dining Program, and others accommodate approximately 150 door dining,” Mirisch said. COVID-19 business roundtable have instituted it since the onset of diners in an outdoor setting that Bosse said that she has heard West Hollywood will host a with its COVID-19 Small the pandemic through OpenBH. complies with regulations of the from “so much of our community” 90-minute COVID-19 business Business Grant Program for busi- The Open Air Dining Program Los Angeles County Department of that wants to see OpenBH extended roundtable on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. nesses financially impacted by charges fees for the use of city Public Health. beyond the pandemic. on Friday, Feb. 19. Register the COVID-19 pandemic. The rights-of-way, such as sidewalks, The idea was strongly supported “I think we need to do everything online at zoom.us/meeting/regis- city has allocated $250,000 in based on square footage. The by the council members, who we can to help our community, and ter/tJwpfuCgrz0jH90Mf8GUI2w general funds to create the pro- OpenBH participants are not stressed their support for the city’s I wholeheartedly support this,” QMGrQIegIZMgi. gram, which will assist eligible charged such fees, and the council restaurant industry. Bosse said. The virtual event will provide and qualified small businesses made clear it does not want to con- “I’m 110% in favor of suspend- Wunderlich, who has expressed an informational presentation and with $5,000 in funding to meet tinue charging fees for Open Air ing this, at least until the end of the support for allowing different uses discussion for businesses and will operating expenses and retain or Dining Program participants, at restrictions,” Councilman Julian of public space during the pandem- seek input in developing creative hire staff. least for the foreseeable future. Gold said. ic, was similarly in favor of explor- short-term solutions aimed at For information, visit “The purpose is to create equity Councilwoman Lili Bosse one- ing post-pandemic changes. assisting businesses. As local busi- weho.org/home/components/new between those two programs and upped her colleague, saying she “When people experience nesses slowly reopen, the swift s/news/9666/23 and not have a benefit for having one was “1,010% supporting this.” change, they often find that they economic recovery and resiliency weho.org/business, or contact type of permit versus the other type “We absolutely have to help our like it,” Wunderlich said. “This is an of West Hollywood businesses is a West Hollywood Management of permit,” said Ryan Gohlich, the restaurant industry. They’re among opportunity for people to enjoy the key priority for the city. Specialist Paolo Kespradit at pke- city’s assistant director of commu- the hardest-hit that we’ve seen,” benefits that come about from The city is additionally provid- [email protected] or (323)848- nity development. Bosse said. greater use of open space.” ing assistance to small businesses 6556.

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A man and two women have been arrested for murder in the killing of a 49-year-old victim who was allegedly beaten to death on Feb. 12 in West Hollywood. The victim, Luis Vega, of Long Beach, was allegedly struck and kicked multiple times during a fight that occurred at the corner of La Cienega Boulevard and Melrose Avenue. Sheriff’s investigators said the victim and a group of friends had been at a nearby rooftop bar and

restaurant and the suspects were photo by Justin Sayers also at the establishment. After the bar and restaurant closed, patrons The 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at the corner of La Cienega gathered outside where a fight Boulevard and Melrose Avenue. Paramedics arrived but were unable to photo by Cameron Kiszla occurred, authorities said. revive the victim. A small fire erupted in a unit in a building at 6636 Fountain Ave. on Witnesses called police at Feb. 14. The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 911 call about approximately 12:30 a.m. and female, but later determined another Council about the arrests on Feb. 16 the fire at 6:25 p.m. Firefighters found flames in a second-story unit deputies from the West Hollywood woman was also allegedly involved and said a quick response by law and extinguished the blaze in 13 minutes, containing it to the single Sheriff’s Station were dispatched. in the crime. Sheriff’s investigators enforcement and a thorough investi- unit. It was unclear whether the building was occupied and no injuries Before deputies arrived, people at arrested the three suspects on Feb. gation aided in solving the crime. were reported. Firefighters conducted a secondary search and found the scene flagged down a passing 15 at undisclosed locations near “I’d like to thank the hard work no additional units affected or other issues, LAFD spokeswoman Los Angeles Police Department their homes, and they were booked and dedication of our homicide Margaret Stewart said. The damage and loss was undetermined and patrol car. for murder at the East Los Angeles bureau detectives who worked the cause remains under investigation. Vega was found unresponsive on Sheriff’s Station. relentlessly and around the clock by the ground in a crosswalk at the The suspects were identified as following up on all leads leading up northwest corner of the intersection, Neko Anthony Denson, 23; Natali to these arrests,” Ramirez added. authorities said. Paramedics pro- Adrianna Gonzalez, 27; and Krissie “And a special thank you to our nounced the victim dead at the Morales, 29. Gonzalez and Morales West Hollywood personnel who Feuer targets company allegedly scene. He is believed to have died of are from Los Angeles. Denson is responded to the location quickly in blunt force trauma, although the from Maryland but has been staying order to protect the integrity of the exact cause of death has been in Los Angeles, authorities said. crime scene while subsequently selling parts for ghost guns deferred by the Los Angeles County The suspects were held on $2 mil- gathering critical information that Los Angeles City Attorney Mike “In Los Angeles and many other Office of Medical Examiner- lion bail each. Authorities have not assisted in identifying the suspects.” Feuer and Everytown Law, a litiga- cities, police are recovering a grow- Coroner pending further investiga- released an exact motive for the Detectives are still seeking wit- tion arm of Everytown for Gun ing number of ghost guns, most of tion. murder and did not disclose what nesses and encouraging them, par- Safety Support Fund, announced on them made from kits and parts sold The fight allegedly occurred in precipitated the fight. ticularly anyone with cell phone Feb. 17 that a lawsuit has been filed by Polymer80,” said Eric front of multiple people. Authorities Capt. Ed Ramirez, of the West camera footage of the fight, to call against Nevada-based Polymer80 – Tirschwell, managing director of initially said there were two sus- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at purportedly one of the nation’s Everytown Law, which is co-coun- pects, one male and the other briefed the West Hollywood City (323)890-5500. largest sellers of ghost gun kits and sel for the plaintiffs. “The surge in component parts that enable buyers these untraceable guns is a problem to build fully functional guns with- that federal regulators can solve, out complying with background but because they haven’t yet, cities checks or gun serialization require- are left to deal with the conse- Defendant ments. quences. This lawsuit is an impor- Guns without serial numbers are tant step to hold Polymer80 pleads guilty referred to as ghost guns because accountable and send a message to they are untraceable, Feuer said. other suppliers, and it paints a dis- The lawsuit alleges the kits are turbing picture of what cities are in pharmacy being sold in violation of federal dealing with. It also underscores and California gun laws. that the ATF must do more to shut Frequently sold online, down the ghost gun industry.” scheme Polymer80’s ghost gun kits and According to Feuer’s complaint, A West Los Angeles pharmacy components can easily be pur- Polymer80 has allegedly captured a owner pleaded guilty on Feb. 5 to chased by people prohibited from large percentage of the ghost gun federal criminal charges stemming owning firearms due to their crimi- kit and component market. The from a scheme in which he received nal history or mental health status, complaint alleges Polymer80 millions of dollars in reimburse- authorities said. In recent years, engages in misleading advertising, ments for compounded drugs. The ghost guns have represented over which suggests to customers that defendant accepted payments of 40% of firearms recovered in Los the purchase and possession of its illegal kickbacks for patient referrals Angeles area crime scene investiga- kits are lawful because they pur- and other schemes regarding patient tions, with over 700 of the ghost portedly do not reach the necessary copayments, authorities said. guns that LAPD recovered in 2020 state of manufacture or completion Navid Vahedi, 41, of Brentwood, being comprised of Polymer80 to constitute a firearm under federal pleaded guilty to one count of con- parts. law. Feuer’s complaint alleges that spiracy to commit health care fraud “Untraceable ghost guns are the because its gun building kits are and payment of illegal remunera- emerging weapon of choice for quickly and easily assembled into tions. Vahedi also entered a guilty criminals, here in L.A. and around operable weapons, they do in fact plea to the felony offense on behalf the country. We’re fighting to stem meet the federal definition of of his business, Fusion Rx this tide at a time when gun vio- firearms. Compounding Pharmacy. lence is devastating neighborhoods Because the products allegedly Fusion Rx was a provider of in our city,” Feuer said. “Nobody are firearms under federal law, compounded drugs, which doctors who could buy a serialized gun and Polymer80’s business practice of may prescribe when the FDA- pass a background check would selling them without serial numbers approved alternative does not meet ever need a ghost gun. Yet, we to purchasers residing in different the health needs of a patient. In their allege Polymer80 has made it easy states, and without conducting plea agreements, Vahedi and Fusion for anyone, including felons, to buy background checks, are allegedly Rx admitted routing millions of dol- and build weapons that pose a illegal. The lawsuit also alleges lars in kickback payments through major public safety threat.” that Polymer80 has violated the businesses of two marketers to Supporting the lawsuit is California law by aiding and abet- steer prescriptions for compounded Everytown Law, the litigation arm ting in the manufacture of hand- drugs to Fusion Rx. As part of the of the gun violence prevention guns that do not comply with safety scheme, Vahedi and the two mar- organization Everytown for Gun specifications, and the corporation keters provided physicians with Safety Support Fund. Everytown has allegedly created a public nui- preprinted prescription script pads. has referred to ghost guns as the sance by marketing and selling A sentencing hearing on June 28. fastest-growing firearm safety ghost gun kits to California resi- Vahedi faces five years in federal problem facing the country. dents. prison. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 February 18, 2021 Work begins on Hollywood housing for artists n Project includes “The Los Angeles community at calling it “a labor of love.” large and the residents of the “As a struggling artist back in theater, rehearsal, Hollywood Arts Collective are 1982, I would’ve loved to have this gallery space going to have a chance to rehearse, amenity,” he said. sing, dance, act and perform, and O’Farrell expounded upon his BY CAMERON KISZLA then witness all of these new artistic support in the groundbreaking collaborations at the Glorya video, pointing to the project as an An affordable housing develop- Kaufman Theater,” Bening said. example of how the city of Los ment for artists is coming to the for- “This brand-new, state-of-the-art, Angeles can help create affordable mer site of a Hollywood parking lot. 86-seat theater is going to be the housing. The Actors Fund is leasing The Hollywood Arts Collective, crowning jewel of the arts building the land from the city, McNutt said. located on the south side of and of the collective.” “This is an example of how we Hollywood Boulevard between Los Angeles City Councilman can build affordable housing using Wilcox Avenue and Schrader Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, is a existing city property, in this Boulevard, will include 151 units – strong proponent of the project. instance, a former surface parking all affordable and set aside for During his State of Hollywood lot that we’re building on using city households making 60% of the area address to the Hollywood Chamber assets to help address one of the median income or below – as well of Commerce on Feb. 11, he praised issues of our day, a lack of afford- rendering courtesy of the Actors Fund as art-centric amenities like art gal- the Hollywood Arts Collective, able housing,” O’Farrell said. The Hollywood Arts Collective will contain 151 affordable units. leries, rehearsal space and a theater. The arts building will face Hollywood Boulevard, with the res- idential building located immedi- ately to the south. The $120 million project from the Actors Fund and affordable housing developer Thomas Safran and Associates will also house the headquarters for the Actors Fund Western Region. The groundbreaking was com- memorated with a virtual ceremony held earlier this month. “The Hollywood Arts Collective is exactly what our city needs and deserves: affordable housing for the extraordinary artists who make Los Angeles the creative capital of the world,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “This is a creative community, and we need to be able to have housing, places where artists can live,” actress and donor Monica Horan added. The project took more than a decade to come to fruition, and the project was initially planned for downtown before pivoting to Hollywood, said Keith McNutt, executive director of the Western Region of the Actors Fund, in an email. “This project is an important stake in the ground for low-income arts and entertainment workers and small, nonprofit performing arts organizations being priced out of Hollywood due to the rising cost of living and real estate. It will allow them to continue to live, work and perform in the center of creativity in Los Angeles,” McNutt said during the groundbreaking ceremony. The project’s supporters, includ- ing actress and Actors Fund Vice Chair Annette Bening, also praised the potential impact the Hollywood Arts Collective will have on the sur- rounding neighborhood. The com- plex’s residents will be creating art and performances that can be enjoyed by Angelenos, adding vibrancy to Hollywood, according to Bening and other supporters.

“This is an example of how we can build affordable housing using existing city property ... to help address one of the issues of our day, a lack of affordable housing.”

-Mitch O’Farrell, Los Angeles City Councilman 6 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Real estate professional remembered fondly n Morrie Flaster named Beverly Grove area BY EDWIN FOLVEN Longtime local resident and well- known real estate agent Morrie Flaster died on Feb. 3 at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Known as a consummate profes- photo courtesy of the L.A. LGBT Center sional with a special affinity for The Los Angeles LGBT Center expects to receive more vaccine building relationships with clients, doses from the federal government, but supply is currently lacking, Flaster worked in the real estate Dr. Robert Bolan said. business for more than two decades with his wife, Rosalie Klein, to whom he was married for 25 years. Flaster is credited with coining the term Beverly Grove for the neigh- Los Angeles LGBT Center borhoods between the Beverly Center and The Grove – a common reference nowadays. Klein said pushes for more vaccines Flaster never trademarked the name because he wanted everyone to use Chief Medical Officer Dr. them.” it. Robert Bolan wants the Los The Biden administration “It’s the type of person he was. Angeles LGBT Center to play a announced earlier this month that Morrie was very good at coming up bigger role in distributing the government will soon begin with things like that and he wanted COVID-19 vaccines to its shipping vaccines directly to to share them with everyone,” clients. Federally Qualified Health Klein added. “Today, Beverly “We find ourselves begging to Centers, a designation given to Grove is an area. He was never self- be let into the distribution,” the center. As an FQHC, the cen- ish and always cared about every- photo courtesy of Rosalie Klein Bolan said. “Right now, we are ter receives funds to provide pri- body.” Morrie Flaster had an adventurous side, and he and his wife traveled receiving dribs and drabs of vac- mary care services in under- Flaster spent his early years in extensively. cine supplies – 100 doses a week served communities. Pasadena but moved with his fami- at a time. We don’t know when The Biden administration stat- ly as a teen to the Fairfax District good at what he did and worked “We went to China and he climbed the next supply is going to ed its priority to distribute vac- and lived on Gardner Street. Klein very hard.” the Great Wall. We traveled all come.” cines equitably with respect to said one of Flaster’s first jobs was Outside of his professional life, through Europe and he loved the art Because of this, Bolan said it is race, ethnicity and economic sta- selling commercial real estate, but a Flaster was an avid reader and his- museums. We also took a cruise impossible for the center to make tus. One million doses initially downturn in the market in the early tory buff. He was also a dedicated through the Panama Canal. He had plans to extend its vaccination will be sent to 250 of the 1,300 1990s prompted him to look for a skier and the pair took frequent trips always wanted to do that and it was reach beyond the 65 years and community health centers nation- different occupation. Flaster operat- to Mammoth and other alpine loca- an amazing trip.” older population now receiving wide. ed his own advertising agency until tions, Klein said. Flaster also went Klein said she is grateful for the shots statewide. The center received 400 doses he met Klein on a blind date. After on a yearly deep sea fishing expedi- time they spent together and the “We’re just concerned that the of the Moderna vaccine and marrying in 1996, Flaster joined tion and was known for filling the experiences they shared, and she unique position we have in being began administering them to its Klein in the real estate business and freezers of family and friends with remains deeply saddened by the able to get vaccines out efficient- frontline workers, including the pair began working together. freshly caught tuna. Klein said they loss. Klein and Flaster had no chil- ly is not being adequately recog- health services, security and She had previously worked for Fred loved to travel – something they did dren. She encouraged anyone wish- nized,” Bolan said. “We’re the facilities staff who support the Sands and was established in the a lot of near the end of Flaster’s life. ing to pay tribute to Flaster’s mem- best poised to reach into commu- center’s various health care sites, local community. “That last year (in 2019, before ory to donate to organizations fight- nities that have been disadvan- on Dec. 29. The second dose “He was excited to get his license the pandemic), he was able to slow ing cancer such as the USC Norris taged, are suspicious about the required for the vaccine to be back, and we worked together for down and we shared some wonder- Comprehensive Cancer Center and vaccine’s efficacy, are worried fully effective was administered 23 years,” Klein said. “He was very ful, wonderful trips,” Klein said. the American Cancer Society. about discrimination, that don’t 28 days later. want to show up at a vaccine For information, visit lalgbt- place where nobody looks like center.org. SoCal coronavirus strain spreads, Cedars-Sinai finds A new strain of the coronavirus in Southern California, first report- ed in January by Cedars-Sinai, is rapidly spreading across the coun- try and around the world as travel- ers apparently carry the virus with them to a growing list of global destinations, according to new research published on Feb. 11 in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association. The strain, known as CAL.20C, was first observed in July 2020 in a single Los Angeles County case, illustration by Getty/courtesy of Cedars-Sinai as Cedars-Sinai earlier reported. It Travelers are carrying a new strain of the coronavirus from Southern reemerged in October in Southern California and spreading it to destinations around the globe. California and then quickly began spreading in November and Carolina, Texas, Utah, Airport has long been among the December, corresponding with a Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming busiest travel hubs in the U.S., regional surge in coronavirus and in Washington, D.C. Abroad, ranking No. 2 in total passengers cases during the holidays. it was found in Australia, boarded in 2019, according to the The strain now accounts for Denmark, Israel, New Zealand, U.S. Department of nearly half of current COVID-19 Singapore and the United Transportation. While air traffic cases in Southern California – Kingdom. across the U.S. has plummeted in nearly double the percentage in the Travelers from Southern the last year during the pandemic, region compared to just a month California appear to be carrying about 2 million domestic and ago, according to the Cedars-Sinai CAL.20C to other states and parts international passengers still trav- research. of the world, according to the eled through LAX each month in While CAL.20C has expanded JAMA study’s co-senior author, November and December. quickly through the local popula- Jasmine Plummer, a research sci- Although the pace of new coro- tion, it also has spread to a total of entist at the Cedars-Sinai Center navirus cases has slowed recently, 19 U.S. states plus Washington, for Bioinformatics and Functional Los Angeles County remains one D.C., and six foreign countries, the Genomics and associate director of the nation’s pandemic hotspots. Cedars-Sinai investigators report. of the Applied Genomics, Through Feb. 9, the county had As of Jan. 22, CAL.20C had been Computation & Translational Core reported more than 1 million detected in Alaska, Arizona, at Cedars-Sinai. COVID-19 cases and more than California, Connecticut, Georgia, “CAL.20C is moving, and we 18,000 deaths since the start of the Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, think it is Californians who are pandemic. New Mexico, Nevada, New York, moving it,” Plummer said. For information, visit cedars- Oregon, Rhode Island, South Los Angeles International sinai.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 February 18, 2021 West Hollywood modifies affordable housing n Council looks at promote,” Dimond said. that number. That would mitigate The regulations allow for 100% the impact to and concerns of sur- requirements, incentives affordable housing projects – where rounding neighborhoods. BY JUSTIN SAYERS all units, except manager units, are “I think that will help with trans- designated as low income, with up parency,” Meister said. to 20% as moderate – to have no Councilwoman Sepi Shyne The West Hollywood City cap on the number of units, four expressed confidence in the moves, Council unanimously voted to mod- concessions plus a three-story saying affordable housing is need- ify its affordable housing require- height concession and no required ed. ments and incentives. parking. “This is going to help our city in The vote at the Feb. 16 meeting The move also increased the den- many, many ways,” she said, came after the California State sity bonus for 50% affordable hous- adding that affordable housing Legislature adopted a pair of bills in ing projects to obtain a bonus of an development is part of a larger goal 2020 – Assembly Bills 1763 and equal percentage to the percentage that fits with other programs, like a 2345 – in addition to Senate Bill 330 of affordable housing within the push to bring Metro rail through in 2019 that have impacted local building. Meanwhile, 100% afford- West Hollywood. “I think it’s going photo by Justin Sayers housing regulations around the state. able housing projects are not limit- to give us opportunities in the future Blue Hibiscus, which has 22 units, is a low- and very low-income special West Hollywood’s move was “in ed by density, providing a bonus of to be creative.” needs housing complex that opened in West Hollywood in 2018. direct response to state law,” an unlimited number of units. according to Rachel Dimond, senior That ultimately means that hous- land use planner for the city. ing developers in West Hollywood “Anything that is required by will be able to build approximately state law, no matter what changes 15% more units – but they won’t we make on our end, are in effect in necessarily be taller, just larger, our city,” she said. according to staff. As part of the changes, there are now new regulations on 100% affordable housing projects; amend- ments to density bonus regulations, “I think [the new including parking requirements; regulations are] thresholds for concessions, or things developers can ask for to going to give us make their project viable, like opportunities in reduced parking; and the percentage of density bonus allowed (going to the future to be 50% maximum). The staff also recommended creative.” modifying their incentive threshold so that moderate units are afforded - West Hollywood City the same threshold change to quali- Councilwoman Sepi Shyne fy for concessions. “This basically was a way that staff wanted to ensure that we’re providing the same level of incen- The move also eliminated park- tivization for moderate units that we ing requirements, but City Council are for low-income units because members, including Councilman moderate units are something that John D’Amico and Councilwoman we do want in the city and we are Lauren Meister, pushed to make trying to fill that gap — they are sure that the applications on pro- definitely in need in the city and jects ask how many spaces are that’s something that we’re trying to planned and how they came up with

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(source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) WeHo seeks applications for Social Justice Task Force In an effort to increase communi- tion to the City Clerk’s office by ty engagement and amplify the Monday, Feb. 22, to be considered voices of Black, Indigenous and for a task force appointment. people of color – also known as Applications will be reviewed by BIPOC – in the West Hollywood city staff and City Council through community, the City Council of the month of February, and staff will West Hollywood has approved the return to City Council within 60 creation of a Social Justice Task days for the council to make Force to identify social and racial appointments. After the appoint- inequities and issues and provide ments are made, the Social Justice policy recommendations to the Task Force will convene its first council. meeting and adopt a 12-month work The task force will consist of plan, with opportunities for exten- members that reflect the BIPOC sions or adaptations as necessary. community members who live, For information, visit work or own businesses in West weho.org/city-government/boards- Hollywood. The task force will commissions/committees-and-task- consist of nine members – one forces/social-justice-task-force, or direct appointee from each of five contact Jasmine Duckworth, West council members and four at-large Hollywood’s community affairs appointees. Interested community coordinator, at (323)848-6559 or at members should submit an applica- [email protected]. 8 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Elementary schools are allowed to reopen, but many remain in planning stages By edwin folven tricts to decide when to reopen for administrators and school staff must in-person instruction. School dis- receive COVID-19 vaccinations The Los Angeles County tricts and individual private schools before in-person instruction Department of Public Health are also encouraged to continue resumes. On Feb. 11, Beutner announced on Feb. 16 that elemen- offering virtual educational instruc- joined 60 community organizations tary schools serving students in tion because some parents may not in sending a letter to Gov. Gavin transitional kindergarten through be comfortable sending children Newsom and Los Angeles County sixth grade can reopen for in-per- back to school, county health Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda son instruction if they follow strict department officials said. Solis, 1st District, asking that vacci- photo courtesy of the BHUSD protocols to prevent the spread of “While we remain attentive to nations be made immediately avail- Horace Mann Elementary School in Beverly Hills is one of the campuses COVID-19. the potential for outbreaks in able for teachers and school staff. that has received approval to reopen. Beverly Hills Unified School The news came as public health schools, the data both nationally The superintendent said safety District officials said more steps must be taken before reopening occurs. officials said the case rate in Los and here in L.A. County indicate comes first. Angeles County meets state that schools are not high-risk set- “As difficult as the decision was requirements for the reopening of tings in terms of transmission of to close school classrooms, reopen- on plans for reopening, which pus on Cahuenga Boulevard in schools. The county’s adjusted case COVID-19 as long as they are fol- ing is even harder. We must balance include sending forms to parents Hollywood, welcomed students rate remained under 25 new cases lowing safety requirements and the learning needs of students, the asking if they want their children to back on Dec. 7. The school serves per 100,000 people for five consec- protocols,” Los Angeles County support we provide to working fam- return for in-person instruction, 30 students in pre-kindergarten utive days, the Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara ilies and the responsibility to protect Superintendent Michael Bregy said through second grade, Head of Department of Public Health Ferrer said. “It is important to the health and safety of all in the in an online statement to BHUSD School Candi Schreuders said. reported on Feb. 16. Students in understand that, when cases school community,” Beutner said in families and staff. Parents will have “We got the waiver because we transitional kindergarten through increase overall in L.A. County, a statement on Feb. 17. “We cannot the option to continue with at-home have a small campus and are able to sixth grade are permitted for onsite this has a ripple effect on cases of – and will not – compromise on instruction. stay in small groups,” Schreuders learning if campuses are in full COVID-19 among staff and stu- health and safety.” Tabulating the results from the added. “We have to follow strict compliance with state and county dents in our schools. It is clear that Beutner was also critical of the questionnaire will help guide spe- guidelines and make sure we stay in directives including mask wearing in order to keep schools open and county’s numbers regarding case cific plans for staffing and other fac- small cohorts. The biggest chal- and distancing, as well as many our students and school staff safe, rates, stating that they represent an tors associated with the resumption lenge has been keeping small chil- other requirements. we as a community must work to average over a wide area outside of in-person classes, Bregy said. dren 6 feet away from each other, Schools are required to submit a keep transmission across the county LAUSD territory and that they may Other steps that must also be but we have lots of space and have plan and receive approval from the as low as possible.” not accurately reflect the rates accomplished before BHUSD been able to do it. We are doing county before reopening. COVID- Middle school and high school where LAUSD students live. schools reopen include consulting great and haven’t had any big prob- 19 safety plans must adhere to state reopening will not be permitted “There were headlines this week with labor partners and giving a 10- lems.” laws governing virus safety in until the county’s case rate drops when Los Angeles County day notice for staff to return. Pilgrim School, an independent, workplaces. Administrators are also below seven per 100,000 people. announced that the state threshold Some private schools in the local co-educational college preparatory required to consult with labor, par- Schools had been able to apply for reopening elementary schools – community are in the process of for- campus at 540 S. Commonwealth ent and community organizations for waivers that allow campuses to an adjusted rate of 25 cases per mulating plans for reopening, while Ave., has also reopened with small regarding reopening plans. The reopen prior to the announcement 100,000 people – had been others have already reopened after chorts of early education through rules for reopening can be viewed on Feb. 16. The Los Angeles reached,” Beutner said in the state- implementing safety measures and sixth grade students, said Marissa by visiting County Department of Public ment. “But in a county as large as receiving waivers. Viramontes, director of admissions publichealth.lacounty.gov. Health reported that 12 school dis- Los Angeles, what does that number Stratford School, a private cam- and marketing. Once individual schools are tricts, including the Los Angeles mean? Take a closer look and one allowed to reopen, each classroom Unified School District and Beverly finds that the average L.A. adjusted must form a stable group with fixed Hills Unified School District, have case rate of 20 includes communi- membership and they may not mix submitted COVID-19 safety plans ties like La Canada with a case level with other groups, according to and are approved to reopen. The of less than two and a median county directives. All onsite school county also reported that 173 pri- household income of $175,000. activities must occur within the vate or charter schools have Those are not the families Los same cohort of students and adults. received approval to reopen. Angeles Unified serves. In the com- The size of classroom groups will LAUSD Superintendent Austin munities we serve, 80% of the fam- vary depending on maintaining that Beutner has stated that teachers, ilies live in poverty, more than 80% students and adults can remain six of families are Black and Latino and feet apart in a given room. the rates of infection are significant- Schools must also ensure suffi- ly higher.” cient ventilation in classrooms and Beutner estimated that approxi- shared spaces and have ventilation mately 25,000 LAUSD school staff systems evaluated by a licensed members will need to be vaccinat- professional before reopening. ed. Campuses are also required to have “Vaccinating 25,000 people will a plan that includes symptomatic allow us to reopen elementary testing and surveillance testing for school classrooms for 250,000 chil- the virus. The Los Angeles County dren and help their half-million-plus Department of Public Health will family members start on the path to conduct onsite visits to help schools recovery and allow many of them to manage outbreaks if they occur. go back to work,” Beutner added. Administrators are required to The Beverly Hills Unified School immediately report clusters of three District has received approval for or more positive cases of COVID- photo by Edwin Folven the reopening of Horace Mann 19 occurring within 14 days among Stratford School’s campus in Elementary School, according to students or staff. Hollywood has reopened with strict the Los Angeles County It remains up to individual ele- health and safety measures in Department of Public Health’s web- mentary schools and school dis- place for in-person instruction. site. The school district is working

Mayor extends paid leave rules during pandemic Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti who have worked at least 60 days at prior to the declaration of the local has updated his emergency order to large businesses and nonprofits with emergency related to the pandemic. help prevent the spread of COVID- more than 500 employees in the city However, the orders did not apply to 19 by extending paid leave benefits or more than 2,000 employees employees hired more recently, the to more workers exposed to the nationwide. The mayor’s action mayor said. The updated order coronavirus, or caring for elderly builds on an ordinance passed by the addresses the issue, in light of the family members or relatives with the Los Angeles City Council last ongoing pandemic, by applying the virus. March, and on an emergency order benefit to employees who have “No one should lose their job or enacted last April, that ensures worked at a large business or non- wages to quarantine at home to stop workers are granted two weeks of profit for at least 60 days, regardless the spread of this virus,” Garcetti paid time off if they are infected with of the date their employment began. said. “L.A.’s supplemental paid COVID-19, or to assist a relative The city’s supplemental paid leave policy delivers a clear message who contracted the virus or is elder- leave measure for employees of to working Angelenos: we will help ly. large businesses is a companion of a protect your paychecks while all of The earlier ordinance and order federal program for employees of us do our part to defeat COVID-19.” applied to workers employed at a businesses or nonprofits with The updated supplemental paid company or nonprofit on or before between 50 and 500 employees. For leave order now covers Angelenos Feb. 3, 2020, at least one month information, visit wagesla.lacity.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 February 18, 2021

constantly be considerate of others in 2016. besides myself He also said he hopes to stop the Seven vie to replace Mitchell in state senate and to craft poli- growing homelessness issue, which cy that addresses has resulted in more than 1,000 By Justin sayers people and respond to the needs of her opponents, according to the most- the people.” recent filings with the California Sec- the concerns, deaths on L.A. streets. Other issues With former Democratic State Duncan said that her key cam- retary of State’s needs and chal- include stopping small business clo- Sen. Holly Mitchell recently elect- paign issue is to empower business- office. She has lenges of people sures and preventing other business- ed to the Los Angeles County es and families economically, also been who have not es from leaving Los Angeles, and Board of Supervisors, voters in whether it’s through education endorsed by been endowed or serving families and children “who West, Central and South L.A. are reform; collaborative community many local blessed with the Daniel Lee are statistically underserved in our tasked with selecting her replace- and law enforcement reform; a Democrat politi- privileges with minority community and public ment for the 30th District during a housing, homeless and homeless cians and leaders, which I have schools.” March 2 special election. veteran initiative; and transparency including U.S. been blessed,” Lee said. Seven candidates are running to and accountability. Reps. Karen Bass Lee said that his biggest campaign Cheryl Turner Sydney issue is single-payer health care, and (Democratic Party) fill the seat in a heavily Democratic- “I aim to act and support bills and and Maxine Kamlager leaning district which had been held policies that protect the livelihood Waters, Los that the coronavirus pandemic has by Mitchell from 2013-20. The dis- of the citizens in our District 30,” Angeles Mayor put health inequity and problems Turner, an attorney who focuses trict encompasses parts of down- she said. “I will ask questions about Eric Garcetti and Mitchell. connecting health care to employ- on consumer, civil rights, tax, busi- town, as well as southern portions the bottom line to where our tax “When COVID-19 hit, Sydney ment in “stark focus.” ness and real estate law, said that her of the Miracle Mile, Culver City, dollars are going and what we are Kamlager took immediate action to “People should not have to choose more than 20 years of experience Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Mar doing.” help protect the most vulnerable between health care, rent and food,” representing and advocating for oth- Vista and Crenshaw. If none of the among us,” according to a statement he said. “We are the fifth-largest ers will help her find solutions for candidates receive more than 50% Ernesto Alexander Huerta released by her campaign. “She economy in the world and smaller constituents. of the votes, the two top vote-getters (Peace and Freedom Party) passed important legislation estab- economies put single-payer systems Her main campaign issue is will head to a runoff on May 4. lishing eviction protections for in place around the middle of the last addressing the response and after- Ballots have been mailed and the Huerta said that unlike career renters, worked to keep essential century. We must catch up for the math of the coronavirus pandemic, voter registration deadline has politicians, he has gained leader- workers safe by obligating employ- health of our residents and for com- and its effect on education, housing, passed. However, members of the ship experience through his grass- ers to report workplace exposure to munity health more broadly.” jobs and the economy. She hopes to public can still register to vote until roots, permanent COVID-19, and led the effort to propose a homeless or rental assis- Joe Lisuzzo Election Day, and ballots will be contact with extend unemployment benefits to tance program to (Republican Party) counted once registration is validat- social move- caregivers who must take off time to avoid the eviction ed. ments and the care for family members battling crisis, establish Lisuzzo, a businessman and The Beverly Press and Park working-class COVID-19.” universal health entrepreneur, has received the Labrea News reached out to all community of care and tackle endorsement of the Los Angeles seven candidates about their experi- South L.A. Daniel Lee environmental County Repub- ence and priorities. Their responses, Huerta has (Democratic Party) issues, all while lican Party. He’s some of which have been edited for organized a keeping an open- Ernesto When talking with voters, Lee, an hoping to bring length and clarity, are presented in number of door policy to Cheryl Turner Alexander his 30 years of alphabetical order. Republican protests against Air Force and National Guard veter- keep the commu- Huerta “business exper- Tiffani Jones did not respond to police brutality, an and Culver City vice mayor, said nity informed. tise” as an owner, multiple emails and calls seeking lack of educa- he draws on his experience growing “I have a long history of advocacy operator, emp- comment. tion and landlord abuses. That up in rural Alabama, and the lessons conducting meetings with members loyer and manu- included demanding justice for he learned from his grandmother, a of the legislature in Sacramento to social worker who taught him and facturer of Al Renita Duncan those killed by the Los Angeles Joe Lisuzzo give input on proposed bills involv- Gelato, a long- (No Party Preference) Sheriff’s Department, helping par- his brother to take care of his para- ing consumer rights, criminal and time dessert shop ents stop an elementary school lyzed uncle until his death. civil justice and housing laws,” she on Robertson Boulevard that closed Duncan, a single mother with from shutting down, and working “This experience taught me to said. more than 20 years of public ser- with tenants and tenant organiza- vice experience, including as a tions to document landlord abuses. Command Sgt. Major in the U.S. He said that his main campaign Army Reserves, issue is to “cancel the rents and said that she mortgages for tenants, small land- opted to run lords and small businesses for the because housing duration of the pandemic.” and homeless- ness have gotten Sydney Kamlager worse in the dis- (Democratic Party) trict. “This position Kamlager is not a stranger to the Renita Duncan should not be district, as she previously was dis- viewed as a rite trict director for Mitchell and cur- of passage based on party alliance, rently serves as the California but rather, a leadership responsibil- Assemblymember in the 54th dis- ity,” she said. “I am running trict, which encompasses much of because I can provide that leader- the same area. ship. I want to be the voice of the She has raised more money than

Funds available for creating recreation and park space The Los Angeles County nonprofits, community-based orga- Regional Park and Open Space nizations, schools and other eligible District has announced new fund- entities. Up to $1 million is avail- ing opportunities for park develop- able for help in writing successful ment made possible by the Los applications. Angeles County Safe, Clean In 2016, voters passed Measure Neighborhood Parks and Beaches A with 74.9% of the vote. The Measure of 2016, also known as funds support and protect local Measure A. parks, beaches, open space and nat- Funded by an annual parcel tax, ural water resources. Measure A is Measure A will help increase the an annual parcel tax, which taxes amount of park space and improve property within the county at a rate neighborhood access to open space, of 1.6 cents per square-foot of particularly in communities development. Approximately $95 deemed to be in need of park space. million is generated annually. In an upcoming grant cycle, To date, RPOSD has allocated RPOSD will offer $33.4 million in $208.9 million to cities and park Measure A competitive grant fund- development agencies to help fund ing and up to $1 million in support new park space, create better access through its new Technical to existing parks and improve Assistance Program. amenities. The new funds will also Eligible park development enti- support community jobs, including ties are encouraged to apply for employment for youth and veter- Measure A funding. In addition to ans. For information, visit cities, the funds are available to rposd.lacounty.gov. 10 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press New phase of work to begin at subway station Metro has announced that con- struction of underground appendage structures adjacent to the Wilshire/La Cienega subway station will be in March. The structures house vital systems for the station, including entrances and exits, venti- lation spaces and utility rooms. The work will require intermittent and semi-permanent lane reductions, as well as full and directional closures in the area. The work will be implemented in phases and is expected to run photo courtesy of the 13th District office through the third quarter of 2022. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell recently joined the Salvadoran During the first phase through Jan. American Leadership and Educational Fund and Sustainable 2022, Wilshire Boulevard will be Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles to distribute more than 1,800 reduced to two lanes in each direc- pounds of groceries to 120 households in need. tion between San Vicente and La Cienega boulevards. Left turns from Wilshire Boulevard onto Gale Drive and from Tower Drive onto Wilshire Boulevard will be restricted. O’Farrell continues support for Information on additional traffic control will be available prior to photo by Edwin Folven future closures. Work on the Wilshire/La Cienega subway station is occurring in staging Also in Beverly Hills, work con- yards near the intersection. seniors and people in need tinues at the future Wilshire/Rodeo Los Angeles City Councilman Assistance is also available subway station. Excavation is near- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, through the city’s Multipurpose ing completion and instrumentation gation. Ogden Drive and Orange may be intermittently reduced to a has announced that the city’s senior centers. continues along Wilshire Boulevard Grove Avenue remain closed south single lane in each direction to sup- Senior Meal Emergency The Department of Aging has and in surrounding neighborhoods. of Wilshire Boulevard. port ongoing concrete pours in the Response Program has been also provided a list of food and Intermittent lane reductions may be Hauling, deliveries and tunneling enclosure. extended until Feb. 28, and the grocery resources, which in place on Wilshire Boulevard support continue near Wilshire/La A K-rail enclosure at Wilshire and city will provide help for seniors includes community partners St. between El Camino and Crescent Brea, and from a K-rail enclosure at Plymouth boulevards will also be in who need additional resources. Vincent Meals on Wheels, Project drives. Wilshire Boulevard and Orange place for approximately one year. After Safer at Home orders Angel Food and the L.A. Korean A K-rail work zone in the inter- Drive. Through Saturday, Feb. 27, Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced were implemented nearly one Corps. For information, call St. section of Wilshire and San Vicente Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes in each direction year ago, the city partnered with Vincent Meals on Wheels at boulevards is anticipated to be in to two lanes in each direction between Windsor and Plymouth Los Angeles restaurants, hospital- (213)484-7775, Project Angel place through March. Eastbound between Detroit and June streets. boulevards. Concrete and material ity businesses and franchise taxi Food at (323)845-1800 and the Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Orange Drive will remain closed deliveries are anticipated to continue companies to create the Senior L.A. Korean Corps at (213)480- to a single lane between Tower north of Wilshire Boulevard. Full through at least the end of February. Meal Emergency Response pro- 0714, ext. 4. Drive and San Vicente Boulevard, directional closures on Wilshire Near Wilshire/Western, tunneling gram. The initiative provides Additionally, O’Farrell sup- and westbound Wilshire Boulevard Boulevard may be implemented on support continues in a staging yard. healthy and nutritious free meals ports a program by the will be reduced to a single lane weekends between Highland and La Northbound Manhattan Place will to older adults who are at greater Salvadoran American Leadership between La Jolla Avenue and San Brea avenues. be intermittently closed just north of risk of contracting COVID-19. and Educational Fund and Vicente Boulevard. At Wilshire and Rimpau boule- Wilshire Boulevard. Intermittent O’Farrell championed the pro- Sustainable Economic Station construction, hauling and vards, a work zone on the west side single lane closures on Wilshire gram and expanded its reach to Enterprises of Los Angeles to dis- concrete pouring also continue near of the intersection is anticipated to Boulevard may be necessary include a broader segment of tribute groceries to households in Wilshire/Fairfax. Wilshire be in place through March 2022. between Western Avenue and seniors. He also helped to ensure need. That program includes Boulevard will be reduced to two Wilshire Boulevard has been Manhattan Place. the program was fully funded weekly food distributions at lanes in each direction between San reduced to two lanes in each direc- For questions and concerns, call through the holidays, preventing O’Farrell’s field office at 1722 Diego Way and Spaulding Avenue tion between June Street and the 24-hour project hotline at disruptions in food delivery to Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park and through August. Intermittent lane Muirfield Road. Concrete and mate- (213)922-6934, email the project more than 16,000 seniors. will continue through December. closures may be in place to support rial deliveries are anticipated to con- team at [email protected], or As the program concludes, the For information and to register, deck panel maintenance and investi- tinue at the site. Wilshire Boulevard visit metro.net. Los Angeles Department of visit salef.org. Aging will help seniors transition O’Farrell added that he plans to to other forms of food assistance. continue to advocate for more Seniors who are currently resources from the federal gov- enrolled in the Senior Meal ernment to support efforts to help Emergency Response Program feed vulnerable seniors. can contact the Department of For information, visit cd13.lac- Aging at (213)482-7252. ity.org. Bogie’s Liquor Food bank launches program to employ restaurant workers The Los Angeles Regional Food bling food boxes of shelf-stable and Bank has launched a new initiative fresh produce items at one of the to employ workers who have been Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s laid off from restaurants due to the distribution centers in South Los pandemic. Angeles or the city of Industry. The new initiative will provide Restaurants and workers interest- up to 40 people with temporary ed in joining the program can call work at the food bank to help them Ana Martinez at (323)234-3030 through the pandemic crisis. ext. 144, or email Workers will be primarily assem- [email protected]. Koretz announces endorsements Fine Wines, Champagnes & Spirits! Los Angeles City Councilman de Leon, Curren Price and Monica Nice Selection of Craft Beer too! Paul Koretz, 5th District, has Rodriguez, as well as Los Angeles announced his campaign for city County Supervisor Hilda Solis and controller in 2022 has been endorsed Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine by leaders throughout the city, Prang. including Mayor Eric Garcetti, Koretz has served on the City (323) 469-1414 Council President Nury Martinez Council since 2009 and is a member and the United Firefighters of Los of its Budget and Finance Angeles City. Additional supporters Committee. He said he is committed www.bogiesliquor.com include Councilmembers Bob to a progressive policy agenda with Blumenfield, Joe Buscaino, Kevin sound fiscal management. Don’t Drink & Drive! Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 February 18, 2021 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD

Schiff tries to protect journalists from abuses PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- against freedom of the press and Burbank) on Feb. 4 introduced the threats to journalists as part of its Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom annual human rights reporting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Accountability Act to ensure that process. Schiff continues to follow Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- the United States holds accountable the latest developments in the sider the following item: those who commit extrajudicial Pakistani court proceedings to hold killings and other gross violations the men responsible for Pearl’s LOCATIONS: 1238-1242 N. FORMOSA of human rights against journalists. murder to account. AVENUE, This legislation would prohibit U.S. Schiff recently sent a letter to West Hollywood, California foreign assistance to government Director of National Intelligence entities and levy targeted sanctions Avril Haines requesting the declas- against individuals that perpetrate sification of a report already pro- REQUEST: Applicant is requesting the dem- gross human rights violations duced by the Intelligence olition of four residential units and against journalists, and would Community on the brutal, premedi- all accessory structures on two require the Department of State to tated murder of Khashoggi. abutting parcels, and construc- document incidents of online “We must ensure that journalists tion of a new four-story, 18-unit harassment and electronic surveil- in the United States and around the residential building over one-level lance of journalists in its annual world are able to do their jobs with- of a subterranean parking Human Rights Reports. Schiff first out fear of harm,” Klobuchar said. introduced this legislation in “It is unacceptable to suppress, garage. The project includes 15 October of last year, and compan- imprison and violently target the market-rate units, and three inclu- ion legislation was introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff press, and the Jamal Khashoggi Act sionary units. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) would ensure that the United States and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). the world who risk their lives to holds foreign governments who PERMIT(S): Demolition Permit, Development “This legislation, named in honor expose corruption, express inde- attempt to do so accountable.” Permit, and any other required of the late Washington Post colum- pendent and critical voices, and tell Khashoggi’s is far from the only permits. the difficult stories that must be nist Jamal Khashoggi, would build journalist to be targeted by power- upon the Daniel Pearl Freedom of told.” ful forces who wish to silence dis- the Press Act to strengthen the Ten years ago, Congress passed senting voices and do so with APPLICANT(S): Andrea Keller, A-K-A United States’ commitment to hold Schiff’s Daniel Pearl Freedom of impunity. The International to account those who would target the Press Act, a bill named for Wall Federation of Journalists released a TIME/PLACE Teleconference Meeting journalists for violence and perse- Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, report in December regarding 2,658 OF HEARING: Thursday, March 4, 2021 at cution,” Schiff said. “A free and who was kidnapped and murdered journalists and media workers who 6:30 p.m. independent media is essential for a by militants in Pakistan in 2002. have been murdered worldwide Given the local, state and nation free society, and the United States The act requires the Department of since 1990, including 43 journalists state of emergency, this meeting must stand with journalists around State to compile data on restrictions in 2020. will be a teleconferenced meet- ing (with detailed instructions for participation included on the Letters to the Editor posted agenda). does not speak well for its admin- EDD’s. Long lunch hours were Changes needed in istrators. the norm. ZONES: R3B (Residential, Multi-Family unemployment system I believe the Employment Also, congratulations to Justin Medium Density) Development Department has Sayers who has joined the needed improvement for decades. Beverly Press as it celebrates its ENVIRONMENTAL Re the Feb. 11, 2021, issue of When my wife worked there back Diamond Anniversary. With his STATUS: Categorically exempt from Cali- the Park Labrea News and in the 1990s, she often com- previous experience as a reporter, Beverly Press plained about the poor work prac- I am sure he is professionally fornia Environmental Quality Act tices. At one point, she was qualified to uphold the Beverly (CEQA) Regulations pursuant to In “California lawmakers assigned a new position for which Press’ dedication to real reporting, Section §15332 (Infill Develop- announce EDD reform bills,” EDD provided training, but she without showing personal biases. ment Projects) those seeking employment should was put out on the job long before In my opinion, Justin will be not have to suffer those undue the training. So, she developed working with one of the finest delays in unemployment claims. her own system – no choice. local newspapers in the country. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STATE OF Their families may be depending When she finally got the training, on those benefits. And, its care- the instructor acknowledged how George Epstein EMERGENCY, CITY HALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. lessness in dealing with scammers much better her system was than Detroit Street The staff report will be available on Thursday, February 25, 2021 on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- ited to raising only those issues you or someone else Mid City raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- lywood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Devel- West hosts opment Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. virtual If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you forum on must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. COVID-19 The Mid City West ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate Community Council is holding in said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this a virtual meeting titled “What matter. You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine” on Monday, Feb. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AND Information will be presented WOULD LIKE A MAILED COPY OF THE AGENDA by Armen Ter-Barsegyan, a AND STAFF REPORT, OR YOU NEED FURTHER IN- health educator with the Los FORMATION regarding this item, contact Antonio Angeles County Department of Castillo, Senior Planner in the Planning & Development Public Health. Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: Topics will include COVID- [email protected] 19 basics and prevention, vac- cine safety, school updates and Melissa Crowder, Acting City Clerk COVID-19 resources. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Participation is free by visit- Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- ing bit.ly/MCWcovid. екта. Для дополнительной информации People with questions can email Cindy Bitterman at cbit- на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. [email protected]. 12 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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dineL.A. is back for two weeks Outdoor dining returns today at AOC rom March 1 to 14, enjoy dishes ranging from street food to Michelin- hile continuing to offer a starred dining specials for outdoor dining or for takeout and delivery. robust takeout and delivery FMulti-course lunch menus start at $15 to $35, and dinner menus range from Wmenu, AOC resumes outdoor din- $25 to $65-plus. ing today, Feb. 18. Make a reserva- Prices and menus tion to sit on AOC’s beautiful patio. vary by restaurant Enjoy nightly dinner and weekend and exclude bever- brunch. Dinner reservations begin ages, tax and gratuity. at 5 p.m., with weekend brunch at Please contact the 10 a.m. AOC is offering a Scribe restaurant directly Rosé dinner to-go for $65 per per- before making your son. Start with a Little Gem salad reservations or order- with Green Goddess dressing, ing to ensure the grilled fish and dessert, plus a bottle restaurant will be of a bottle of 2020 Scribe Estate serving their dineL.A. Rosé of Pinot Noir from Sonoma Restaurant Week Valley. Feb. 19, Friday Night menu. Make a reser- Flights is offering guests a flight of vation on the wines in 5-ounce tasting bottles and dineL.A. website or photo courtesy of dine L.A. access to a Zoom meeting portal call the restaurant directly. Walk-in guests may be accommodated, however where they can learn about each there is no guarantee. discoverlosangeles.com/dinela. taste with Caroline Styne and David Wiater. Pickup or have your $45 wine flight delivered. 8700 W. El Capitan hosts Black History- Third St., (310)859-9859. photo courtesy of AOC themed trivia event Stars celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day The El Capitan Theatre is To celebrate National Random for weekly or twice-weekly social hosting a special themed Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17, “Volunteers can check-ins. Volunteers do not offer throwback trivia event titled celebrities joined Project Angel medical advice or psychological “Black History Always,” Food and the Everest Foundation to spend 10 minutes counseling, simply camaraderie celebrating Black stories commemorate the launch of the on a cheer up call and friendship. Since the pilot pro- and heroes from Disney live Everest Foundation’s Telephone with a client. gram launched, 90% of the people action, Walt Disney Angels program. participating have said their mood Animation, Pixar Stars including Eileen Davidson Sometimes you has improved because of the calls. Animation, Marvel Studio, of “The Young and the Restless” just need someone Through its generous fiscal spon- Lucasfilm and Twentieth and “The Real Housewives of to listen.” sorship, the Everest Foundation Century Studios titles. Beverly Hills,” Juan Pablo Di Pace ensures the program can expand to With theaters still closed of “Dashing in December” and Richard Ayoub, more Project Angel Food clients, due to ongoing coronavirus “Dancing with the Stars,” and Kim executive director, while also providing recruitment mitigation efforts, the the- Coles of “Living Single” supported Project Angel Food and training for volunteers. ater has been streaming El the initiative with personal phone “Volunteers can spend 10 min- Cap Throwback: Movie calls to critically ill clients as a way Project Angel Food began pilot- utes on a cheer up call with a client. Trivia into guests’ homes, fee is $10 per log-in. Registration is to mitigate the intense loneliness ing the Telephone Angels program Sometimes you just need someone offering trivia about movies from tracked by email address and each brought on by the COVID-19 pan- in April. In addition to their regular to listen. This is why the Everest their Disney movie catalogue. email address may only be used demic. meal deliveries, this program pairs Foundation Telephone Angels Players must register in advance once. Sales will close at 3 p.m. on Richard Ayoub, executive director volunteers with Project Angel Food Program is so important,” Ayoub to participate and are encouraged to February 18. of Project Angel Food, and Dr. clients who identify with feelings of said. decide on a team name and dress in For information, visit elcapi- Michael Everest, chair of the Everest isolation and loneliness. Volunteers Visit angelfood.org and theever- movie-themed attire. Registration tantheatre.com. Foundation, also participated. connect with clients over the phone estfoundation.org.

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An unknown suspect burglarized a Feb. 9 An assault was reported in the vehicle parked in the 7400 block of 1100 block of Cole at 5:30 a.m. Melrose at 7:09 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a P OLICE BLOTTER victim in the 7200 block of At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood at 12:30 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 900 stole a vehicle parked in the 7300 block of N. Western. block of Melrose. At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the stole a vehicle parked in the 5100 An unknown suspect burglarized a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Wilshire. vehicle parked in the 900 block of Feb. 7 and Feb. 13. The information was compiled from crimemapping.com. tim near the corner of Outpost and N. La Brea at 7:35 a.m. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Angeles Police Hillside at 8:45 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles County victim in the 1600 block of N. At 12:16 p.m., an unknown sus- Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and the At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Cahuenga at 9:50 a.m. pect robbed a victim in the 6100 Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. pect assaulted a victim near the block of Wilshire. corner of Yucca and McCadden. At 10:25 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a stole a bicycle in the 1000 block of pect committed a petty theft in the Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 400 block of S. La N. Crescent Heights. 500 block of N. Arden. cle parked in the 900 block of N. Brea at 2 p.m.

Department Alfred at 10:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1000 block of vehicle parked near the corner of Feb. 7 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 1700 Havenhurst at 4 p.m. Ridgeley and Eighth at 11 a.m. stole a bicycle in the 6100 block of block of N. Las Palmas.

At 6:15 a.m., an unknown suspect Fountain. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 200 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- assaulted a victim in the 7100 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Arnaz. An unknown suspect burglarized a tim near the corner of Hollywood block of Santa Monica. 1400 block of S. Wooster. vehicle parked near the corner of and Bronson at 3 p.m.

An unknown suspect burglarized a Cherokee and Franklin at 11:30 An unknown suspect committed An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked in the 900 block of p.m. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect an assault in the 7100 block of cle parked in the 1000 block of S. N. Rexford at 1:46 p.m. committed a burglary in the 600 Santa Monica at 5 p.m. Crescent Heights at noon. block of S. McCadden. Feb. 8 Feb. 8 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Feb. 13 At 1 a.m., a suspect assaulted a cle parked in the 6100 block of A robbery was reported in the

At 12:10 p.m., an unknown sus- victim during a domestic violence Warner at noon. 8400 block of Beverly at 3:15 p.m. At 12:34 a.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft in the incident near the corner of pect assaulted a victim in the 600 400 block of N. Bedford. Hollywood and Vine. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Robertson. committed a petty theft in the 7300 robbed a victim in the 8300 block

An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Hawthorn. of W. Third. An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 400 block of Bedford tim near the corner of Fairfax and burglary in the 1000 block of at 3 p.m. Olympic at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a Laurel at 10:30 a.m. petty theft in the 7300 block of

At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect Hawthorn at 1 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 100 Los Angeles Police robbed a victim near the corner of block of N. Gale. Hollywood and Orange. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Department stole a vehicle parked in the 700 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a block of Ridgewood. vehicle parked in the 200 block of Feb. 7 petty theft in the 7300 block of N. Rodeo at 8:25 p.m. Hawthorn at 2:48 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 600 block of N. La Feb. 10 vehicle parked in the 1700 block of At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect Brea at 6:45 p.m. Camino Palmero at 12:55 a.m. committed a burglary in the 1300 At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- block of N. Sierra Bonita. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8400 block of Beverly. committed a burglary in the 900 An unknown suspect stole a bicy- 1600 block of N. Wilton. block of S. Bedford. cle in the 5100 block of La Vista Court at 3:30 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- West Hollywood An unknown suspect burglarized a tim in the 6300 block of Hollywood Sheriff’s Station vehicle parked near the corner of At 4:48 a.m., an unknown suspect at 8 p.m. Sixth and Gordon at 1:05 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 100 Feb. 7 block of S. Alta Vista. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 1200 block At 10:55 a.m., an unknown sus- stole a vehicle parked in the 1400 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of S. Holt. pect committed a petty theft in the block of N. Highland. tim in the 300 block of N. 1100 block of N. La Brea. Rossmore at 10:50 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a cle parked in the 5800 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- vehicle parked in the 7900 block of At noon, an unknown suspect bur- Lexington at 10 p.m. tim in the 8700 block of Santa Clinton at 5:30 a.m. glarized a vehicle parked in the Monica at 6:35 p.m. 1200 block of Gordon. At 10:40 p.m., an unknown sus- At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft near pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect committed a the corner of De Longpre and Feb. 8 6600 block of Whitley Terrace. burglary in the 500 block of Wilcox Highland. at 2:30 p.m. At 12:05 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a petty theft in the Feb. 10 vehicle parked near the corner of At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 8200 block of Santa Monica. Leland and Las Palmas at 11 a.m. robbed a victim in the 500 block of An unknown suspect committed a N. Mansfield. An unknown suspect stole a bicy- grand theft in the 5600 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect cle in the 7100 block of Santa Sunset at 11:30 a.m. committed a burglary in the 500 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Monica at noon. block of Wilcox. tim near the corner of Melrose and At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Sierra Bonita at 4:15 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 400 block of S. Cochran. petty theft in the 4900 block of At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Doheny. Melrose at noon. assaulted a victim in the 1700 An unknown suspect committed a block of Orchid. An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 6800 block of At noon, an unknown suspect victim in the 8800 block of Santa Hollywood at 4:45 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7000 An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 5:30 p.m. block of Lanewood. grand theft in the 400 block of S. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Hamel at 8 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 6100 Feb. 9 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Sunset vehicle parked near the corner of At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:11 p.m., an unknown sus- Harold and Wilton at 2 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 1700 pect stole a vehicle parked in the block of Courtney. An unknown suspect committed a 9000 block of Rangeley. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 800 block of S. Le burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect burglarized a Doux at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of Rosewood and vehicle parked in the 1700 block of vehicle parked in the 900 block of Orange Grove. N. Fuller at 10 p.m. At 5 p.m., an attempted burglary N. Kings at 5 p.m. was reported in the 8400 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose Place. Feb. 10 petty theft in the 7000 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 5800 Sunset at 2:30 p.m. block of Sunset. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 5:41 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 1200 block of S. Holt at committed a petty theft in the 8200 At 2:48 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 8 p.m. block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 7300 tim in the 7000 block of Melrose at block of Hawthorn. 10:15 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 12 committed a burglary in the 7100 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Hawthorn. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- cle parked near the corner of stole a vehicle parked near the ing a domestic violence incident in Highland and Franklin at 6 p.m. corner of Franklin and Cahuenga. Feb. 11 the 900 block of N. Doheny at 12:04 a.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- robbed a victim near the corner of vehicle parked in the 400 block of pect committed a grand theft in the At 2:02 a.m., an unknown suspect Hollywood and Ivar. S. Western at 11:15 p.m. 6700 block of Sunset. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 February 18, 2021

Submissions still sought for the Music Center’s ‘A Quiet Scene: L.A’ free film competition The Music Center and the non- profit radio station dublab have extended a deadline to March 1 to participate in the “A Quiet Scene: L.A.” free film competition and screening initiative. Members of the public are encouraged to submit original films representing reflections of photo courtesy of the First-In Fire Foundation Los Angeles during current times. Personnel from Fire Station 27 appreciated the Valentine’s Day candy. Specifically, people are asked to submit a single shot of a quiet moment in L.A paired with one of Foundation shows firefighters they the tracks from Roger and Brian Eno’s “Luminous” album. The pro- ject is open to all ages, although are loved in the community minors need parental consent to The First-in Fire Foundation shared its love in February by delivering submit a film. boxes of chocolate and heart-shaped cookies to local fire stations in the Los “A Quiet Scene: L.A.” provides Angeles City Council’s 4th and 5th districts. The gifts were meant as a ges- a local perspective to the 2020 pub- photo courtesy of the Music Center ture of thanks to firefighters protecting local communities. The candy and lic audio-visual project “A Quiet Works selected in the film competition will be shown on LED screens in Scene,” created by Deutsche cookies were purchased from CVS at the Beverly Connection and the Music Center’s plaza. Magnolia Bakery on Third Street and were provided compliments of Grammophon and the Eno brothers Television City, in collaboration with First-In Fire Foundation. The foun- in support of their “Mixing Angeles, reflection on current large LED screens on Jerry Moss dation connects local residents and businesses with community fire sta- Colours” album. It included short times and creativity and originality. Plaza at the Music Center from tions. The goal is to boost morale and show firefighters they are appreciat- scenes filmed by people in their Production quality and value will March 20 through April 18. The ed, said Lyn MacEwen Cohen, founder and president of the First-In Fire newly found, confined spaces at also be taken into consideration. best films will also be featured on Foundation. home during the first wave of the Filmmakers whose works are the Music Center Offstage, the per- “We hope the love at the grassroots level shared with our firefighters will COVID-19 pandemic. chosen as official selections and forming arts center’s virtual plat- keep the spirit of Valentine’s Day alive all year long,” Cohen said. “It’s as Film submissions will be evalu- best films will be notified on form. easy as opening an old-fashioned box of chocolates and knowing it was ated based on interpretation of a Tuesday, March 16. Their films For information, visit musiccen- given from the heart of a friend.” quiet scene, interpretation of Los will be screened publicly on the ter.org/aquietscenela. The First-In Fire Foundation is seeking support for its programs. For information, call (323)933-8164 or visit firstinfirefoundation.org. Echo Theater launches BIPOC mentorship program Applications are now open for the represented in the theater and intro- their field on every production, “Echo Theater Designer duce them to the Los Angeles the- including the festival of commis- Mentorship Program,” created to ater community. sioned plays and design all front-of- discover, nurture and advise emerg- One selected applicant in each of week theater productions. ing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and the design categories – scenic, light- For information, go to echothe- people of color) designers from ing, sound and costume – will work atercompany.com/the-echo-design- communities traditionally under- alongside a professional designer in er-mentorship-program.

photo courtesy of the L.A. LGBT Center The Los Angeles LGBT Center honored the volunteers who have helped the center function during the COVID-19 pandemic. L.A. LGBT Center honors volunteers Throughout the COVID-19 pan- gratifying to me has been watching demic, the Los Angeles LGBT us reimagine how we embody and Center has been able to maintain serve the community. It’s been a and expand its services largely challenging year for all of us.” because 1,025 volunteers stepped Volunteers have also continued to up to do their part during such a donate their time, often virtually, to challenging time, the organization a breadth of center departments, said. among them Senior Services, Last month, the volunteers were Health Services, Legal Services, honored with a virtual celebration Cultural Arts, Policy and for donating 32,240 combined Community Building, and hours of their time and talents dur- Children, Youth & Family Services. ing a turbulent and unpredictable “[Volunteers] have poured out of 2020. the woodwork asking how they can “We could not do all that we do help before we even ask them to,” without our wonderful volunteers, DeMesme-Anders added. “They’ve and we thank each and every one of worked alongside our frontline staff you for what you’ve done for us,” at our clinics, delivered meals, made Center CEO Lorri L. Jean said. “I wellness calls to clients, helped wish we could be gathering to thank deliver democracy in this past elec- you in person and, hopefully, it tion. More than anything, they’ve won’t be long before we’ll be able reminded us that serving and con- to do that once more.” necting with others strengthens us in Volunteers have been critical in each and every way.” enabling the center to launch new Some volunteers were singled programs in response to the pan- out for their extraordinary work, demic, including Pride Pantry, the such as Salvador Galati, who was Hello Club and Senior Angels. awarded as Outstanding Volunteer Some of them performed important for the Pride Pantry program. tasks, such as screening visitors “I’ve used the center for some of who entered the center’s health the resources over the years, and it clinics and pharmacy. was my time to give back,” Galati “It’s easy to be overwhelmed by said. “It’s been a rough time for anxiety and darkness that all this everyone. A lot of us were not uncertainty brings, but our volun- employed but there are people less teers have literally been a beacon of fortunate, and I just thought it was light,” Director of Community my duty to help out finally.” Engagement Rani DeMesme- For information, visit lalgbtcen- Anders said. “What has been most ter.org. 16 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The Wallis receives $1 million in new endowments The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has received two endowment gifts totaling $1 million. The Walter and Peggy Grauman Endowment Fund, which estab- lishes the Walter and Peggy Grauman Fellowship in Music, and the Steven D. Cochran Memorial Fund, will provide ongoing funding to support emerg- ing talent through GRoW @ The Wallis, the organization’s educa- tion and outreach programs. GRoW @ The Wallis uses the arts photo by Kate Cameron/courtesy of Lionsgate to address social issues and Kristen Wiig as Star, left, and Annie Mumolo as Barb are fun and refresh- respond to critical needs through ing in the new comedy “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.” leadership, learning, collaboration and partnership. Overseen by photo courtesy of John Edward Linden Photography Director of Education Mark The Wallis has received endowments to grow its arts education oppor- Slavkin, GRoW @ The Wallis has tunities. ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ continued to thrive during the pan- demic and The Wallis’ closure. of the season. young people, is made possible by Finally a comedy brightens the The Walter and Peggy Grauman “I have personally witnessed Wallis ambassador Dan Clivner, dreary abyss of features that fit the Endowment Fund and the estab- Peggy and Walter Grauman’s pas- husband of the late Steve Cochran, bill in name only. “Barb and Star On Screen lishment of the Walter and Peggy sion for supporting talented young a former board member and sup- Go to Vista Del Mar,” available to Grauman Fellowship in Music are artists over our more than 20-year porter of The Wallis. It is the first rent, is easy viewing that goes WITH made possible by performing arts friendship, and I find it humbling endowed fund of its kind at The down like a sea breeze. That hardly TIM POSADA philanthropist Peggy Parker that Peggy, who could have chosen Wallis and is dedicated to support- discounts the simple task this gem Grauman and her late husband, to partner with any number of Los ing education, arts learning and accomplishes where others fail with Walter Grauman. The Grauman Angeles area institutions, is mak- community engagement initia- unfortunate frequency: producing Fellowship in Music, the first-ever ing this investment in GRoW @ tives. barrels of laughs. be experienced in all its eccentrici- fellowship program at The Wallis The Wallis,” Slavkin said. “I “Steve Cochran chaired The The premise reads like an “SNL” ties. But some highlights are safe and the first of its type in Los believe it speaks to her belief in Wallis board’s Education sketch. Midwesterners Barb (Annie enough to expose, like a couple Angeles County, will provide an The Wallis as a creative and innov- Committee and continued to attend Mumolo) and Star (Kristen Wiig) musical numbers, including a hilar- annual fellowship award of ative institution, and it is a huge board meetings and GRoW perfor- delight in their longtime friendship, ious bit of beach frolicking thanks $15,000 to advance the career of boost of confidence in our work.” mances as often as he could during chatting every day at work on their to “Fifty Shades” alum Dornan. an exceptionally talented emerging “Walter and I have made a spe- his illness,” Slavkin said. “This favorite couch (that they refuse to Prepare for a few other splendid classical pianist or strings player cial effort over the last 50 years to includes the appearances of actually sell), even when only one cameos – human, non-human and a based in Los Angeles. help advance the training and tal- Steven’s Puppets that Steve and of the pair clocks in. They even hybrid of the two – as well. The program is intended to sup- ent opportunities of so many out- Dan sponsored, so that their shows moved in together – same bedroom Add to that the titular heroines’ port the fellow during the transi- standing young musicians here in on the Promenade Terrace of The too, à la Lucy and Ricky – after a masterful gift of gab. The besties tion from formal education to pro- Los Angeles County,” Grauman Wallis were free for all children divorce and a husband’s passing. might lack the hip wardrobe or fessional career. In addition to added. “One of Walter’s proudest and families who attended. It was a In their small town, they live social literacy to garner a large pool receiving $15,000, the Grauman accomplishments was in 1988 huge source of joy to him to see large – the bride of their weekly of friends, but they elate in each Fellow will receive mentorship when he created the nationally rec- our theaters filled with kids. We are “Talking Club,” led by Debbie other’s company, talking about from The Wallis, including live ognized scholarship and arts train- deeply moved that Dan and many (Vanessa Bayer) – scoring fancy nothing for hours. This makes for performance opportunities, guid- ing program at the Music Center friends and family members came jobs as furniture saleswomen. Too splendid dialogue, but it also ance on successful auditioning and known as the Spotlight Awards. I together to make such a significant bad brick-and-mortar shopping has reveals an enviable friendship so exposure to career-readiness am excited that now The Wallis gift, and it is an honor for us at The changed, even if these BFFs’ hair pure in its many oddities. opportunities. Fellows will also be will have the ability to provide Wallis to steward Steve’s legacy in hasn’t since Betty White ruled the Since Wiig and Mumolo, both asked to plan and implement a opportunities to talented, young this way.” small screen. Oscar noms for their community-based project to pro- string musicians and pianists “The Wallis is the cultural heart Jobless, now is the time to finally “Bridesmaids” screenplay, are actu- mote awareness and appreciation through a mix of performance and of Beverly Hills and the greater leave familiar surroundings for a ally quite close, their characters’ of classical music among new professional learning opportunities Los Angeles region,” Clivner much-deserved getaway. The on-screen chemistry feels all the audiences in Los Angeles County, during their fellowship year at The added. “These funds will help locale: the exotic Vista Del Mar in more authentic, even with some including younger audiences and Wallis.” bring youthful vitality to The Florida. Together, they’ll soak up rather thick Midwestern accents those who lack regular access to The Steven D. Cochran Wallis and ensure the beat goes on some sun, schedule a few adven- (that occasionally sound like bad the arts. The Wallis will announce Memorial Fund, committed to for a long, long time.” tures and figure out what’s next in Irish ones). the selection of the Grauman inspiring and encouraging a love For information, visit life. It’s tempting to rank them, Fellow annually at the beginning for the performing arts among thewallis.org. One problem: nefarious villain- declare Wiig the stronger co-lead ess Sharon Gordon Fisherman (also since she plays two characters, both Bond”), deserves more praise than Wiig) plans to annihilate the popu- equally looney in different ways. what just made the shortlist for the lace of the vacation paradise. How But that’s not so. Wiig’s Star might Golden Globes in comedy or musi- Actress was a local legend and why are pretty great. To accom- find herself romantically entangled cal. Deeply quirky comedies often plish this, she enlists her occasional with a morally compromised fling, get overlooked, but this one squeeze Edgar (Jamie Dornan), but Mumolo’s Barb encounters a shouldn’t. willing to do anything so he and the sea of equally zany bits. “Barb and Star” belongs to a Big Bad can finally become an offi- Wiig and Mumolo won’t win long history of spoofs, from cial couple. any awards, but their latest project, “Airplane!” to “Hot Shots,” chan- To truly sell “Barb and Star” directed by Josh Greenbaum (“Too neling the absurd shenanigans of would spoil far too much. It must Funny to Fail,” “Becoming “SNL” sketches and the short list of features. But unlike its forebears, innuen- do and more mature gags don’t drive this PG-13 ride. A few hilari- ous sex jokes prance by, but kooky sequences and that majestic Wiig/Mumolo dynamic morph this breakout comedy into something refreshing, slightly original and, yes, quite funny. Side note on those rare crass moments: they’re pure art, bril- liantly complementing the film’s corny aesthetic. A solid comedy hasn’t graced the big or small screen in some Actress Patricia Morison was shown on the cover of the Feb. 21, time. Hulu’s “Palm Springs” came 1980, issue of the Park Labrea News with an article announcing that she close shortly after quarantine would headline a tribute to legendary composer and songwriter Cole began last year (fun and plotted Porter. Morison was famous for film roles during the 1940s and 1950s well, but hardly laugh out loud), and was also an accomplished stage actress. She was perhaps best but “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del known for appearing in “Kiss Me, Kate,” a Broadway production with Mar” keeps the laughs coming for music by Porter that debuted in 1948. Morison later starred in produc- photo by Kate Cameron/courtesy of Lionsgate tions of “The King and I” with Yul Brynner, “Kismet” and “The Merry Enjoyable cameos abound in “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” includ- 107 minutes as the outlandish story builds and builds to a bombastic Widow.” The actress was a Park La Brea resident for decades until her ing Damon Wayans as Darlie Bunkle. climax. death in May 2018. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 February 18, 2021

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Your child may be eligible for transportation. Visit www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 February 18, 2021 Dodgers Foundation, UCLA Health team up to help youth with 500 fitness kits The Los Angeles Dodgers education and fitness gyms in Youth will be led through a 45- Foundation and UCLA Health have schools, but the program pivoted to minute clinic including warmup teamed up to support youth and provide the at-home kits to support and circuit workout as they are families as the pandemic continues students through distance learning. encouraged to stay home stay to adversely impact the physical The kits include a reusable bag, healthy, and stay active. and mental health for Angelenos. water bottle, frisbee, jump rope, For information, visit The foundation and UCLA Wiffle ball, cones, a yoga mat, a dodgers.com/ladf. Health Sound Body Sound Mind rubber playground ball, a resistance began distributing at-home fitness band, a mask and hand sanitizer. kits to 500 youth of KIPP Academy “Staying healthy this last year of Innovation in East Los Angeles, has been incredibly challenging for and have also launched a series of our students but our KIPPfit team live virtual fitness clinics with has remained committed to devel- UCLA Health Sports Performance oping innovative strategies to keep photo courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center for youth ages 5-18. our kids mentally and physically Grammy-nominated Amythyst Kiah is one of four artists added to the The efforts to address health healthy,” KIPP Academy school Skirball Stages series online performances. inequities are part of a foundation- leader Melissa Ulloa said. “We are supported research study, led by Dr. so grateful to the Los Angeles Rebecca Dudovitz, that is focused Dodgers Foundation and to UCLA on defining best practices for phys- Health Sound Body Sound Mind ical education via distance learning for their generous donation. The Fit and the resources needed to support Kits will allow our students access Two virtual concerts added to this in education. to even more creative workouts and “UCLA Health has remained an give them the outlet they need to important partner in our COVID-19 remain optimistic in the face of on- Skirball Stages music series relief efforts and an authority on going challenges." The Skirball Cultural Center has Montejo, with his band of Latin what our communities need right Los Angeles youth and Dogers announced two virtual concerts to jazz artists, will be joined by now,” Dodgers Foundation CEO RBI participants ages 5-18 will add to its Skirball Stages series, native Haitian Vox Sambou to take Nichol Whiteman said. “While we learn fun and interactive exercises which pairs talent from the local viewers on a trip through the beats wish that this was not the case in that will encourage them to develop Los Angeles music scene with of the Caribbean. 2021, we know that our families a healthy lifestyle through a series national and international acts. Both concerts will stream on need ongoing assistance to help of 10 live virtual fitness workouts On Feb. 27 at 8 p.m., Joachim Skirball’s YouTube channel. them cope while staying safe at that kicked off this week. UCLA Cooder will perform alongside his RSVPs are recommended at skir- home. Physical fitness and mental Health Sports Performance pow- father, Ry Cooder, lighting up the ball.org/skirball-stages. wellness go hand-in-hand and we ered by EXOS is a collaboration photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers stage with indie-infused folk The Skirball is also offering are making the necessary invest- between two of the top organiza- Foundation music. Then, Grammy-nominated meals through its carry-out culi- ments and partnerships to make tions in the medical and sports per- The Los Angeles Dodgers artist Amythyst Kiah will perform nary experience, Skirball suppers, these resources available.” formance fields and are experts in Foundation and UCLA health have with her own captivating blend of where guests are invited to pre- Sound Body Sound Mind initial- providing high-quality training, distributed 500 at-home exercise rock, country and blues. order and pick up a three-course ly received a $25,000 grant from nutrition and wellness support to kits to youth. On Saturday, May 1, at 8 p.m., meal. Reservations are available at the foundation to support physical athletes of all ages and abilities. Cuban-born musician Yosmel skirball.org/skirball-suppers.

photo courtesy of Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County Dr. Lucy Jones and Barbara Carrasco will be honored during the inau- gural Women in Science and Culture Event on Thursday. Jones, Carrasco to be honored during inaugural NHMLAC event The Natural History Museums of Ward, Emmy Award-winning sci- Los Angeles County will host the ence correspondent for CBS’ “The inaugural Women in Science and Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Culture event on Thursday to cele- with Mo Rocca,” and host of “Did I brate the achievements of local Mention Invention?” on the CW. women and to empower more girls The event will include a live fireside to access education and mentorship chat with NHLMAC President and opportunities in the science, tech- Director, Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga. nology, environment, arts and math- Ticket pricing begins at $100 for ematics fields. individual general admission. The The online event from 6 to 7:30 proceeds of the event will be used to p.m. will honor seismologist Dr. support the expansion of Lucy Jones, founder of the Dr. Lucy NHMLAC’s most-popular pro- Jones Center for Science and gram, Adventures in Nature, which Society, and Chicana activist, artist offers unique hands-on learning and muralist Barbara Carrasco for experiences for students aged pre-K their work in the fields of art and through eighth Grade. science. For information and tickets, visit The event will be hosted by Alie nhm.org/wisc. 20 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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program RobertsonFrom page 1 closure starts with pilot Council votes to limit proposal was the pandemic, as clo- sures have ravaged small business- themselves es and led to isolation among the From page 1 physically distancing public. He’s hoping the pedestrian-only area served by former and current on the council and who will be up serves as “a way to turn over pub- council members and treasurers, for reelection for a fourth term on lic space to the public.” the legality of which is in ques- the June 7, 2022, ballot – for “We need to learn to live with tion. opposing the city’s mixed-use this pandemic – we need to learn to Some legal opinions, including ordinance. Of the 28 public com- live our lives. We need to put in from the California Attorney menters – most of whom were place opportunities and safety mea- General’s office during the tenure against the term limits measure – sures that allow us to do this,” he of now-Vice President Kamala approximately a third said said. “Whatever we can do as a city Harris, have stated that all term Mirisch was the intended target in West Hollywood to repair some limit measures must only apply of the ordinance and expressed of that, I am interested in doing as prospectively, or toward future support for the councilman and soon as possible.” terms. City Attorney Laurence his views on the mixed-use ordi- D’Amico said he envisions the Wiener noted those opinions but, nance. closure eventually activating the in a memorandum to the council, Councilwoman Lili Bosse, area for pedestrians and bicyclists, added that the matter is not a who read the email to the rest of expanding outdoor dining opportu- “binding legal precedent” and the council but declined to name nities and inspiring community “no appellate court has con- the person who wrote it in the events, everything from morning firmed or rejected the Attorney interest of “honoring their priva- yoga classes to local restaurant and General’s opinion on this issue.” cy,” rejected the argument made retail pop-ups. Wunderlich said he was “OK by the email and had Wiener con- “We’re looking for new ways to with putting [term limits] before firm that, if Mirisch won in 2022 provide public space for our local the voters of Beverly Hills to let and the term limits passed, the small businesses to expand, or to them decide,” but he was swayed ordinance would allow Mirisch illustration by Justin Sayers using Google Maps by the Attorney General’s office to serve his fourth four-year term. get back into the business of doing The highlighted area shows the stretch of North Robertson Boulevard our work,” he said. “We thought arguments. “I feel very insulted, and I have that will be closed to cars from 6 p.m. on Saturday to 2 a.m. on Monday. this was the perfect public ground “I do question whether or not to say on the record that nowhere to turn over to businesses and to we should be adopting an ordi- in any fiber of my being am I dis- visitors alike to expand our local veway at Anawalt Lumber, while Lauren Meister, said during the nance that’s contrary to persua- cussing this or wanting to put this business opportunities.” the northbound lane closure would meeting that they hope the city sive opinions,” Wunderlich said. on the ballot for anybody specif- For Erickson, who said that busi- extend to El Tovar Place. That meets with concerned residents Those arguments were echoed ically … If this is on the ballot, it ness revitalization and bringing would allow access to some busi- before implementation, while also by attorney Ron Richards, who in no way stops one of our col- people back to the community safe- nesses and space for cars to turn starting the pilot project small, for called in during public comment leagues from running or serving ly were part of his successful 2020 around safely. The plan also instance by making the area an to suggest the council look further if he wins. If it did, I wouldn’t be campaign, said in an interview he’s includes a drop-off area for ride- Outdoor Use Temporary Zones for into the matter and stayed on the supporting it,” Bosse said. confident that the increased pedes- hailing vehicles and taxis. It also existing businesses. call to counter some of Wiener’s Councilman Julian Gold noted trian traffic will have a positive would coincide with the opening of “Let’s see how it goes. If it legal arguments. Richards said he that all the council members impact on businesses. But it will more parking options near the area, doesn’t work … we’ll just scrap it,” thought the city was exposing would ultimately be affected by ultimately promote safety in one of which are currently under construc- Shyne said. itself to lawsuits by including the the term limits if they are the most popular areas of West tion. “I think that if it can’t work in retroactive stipulation. approved by the voters. Bosse Hollywood. these constrained conditions, that “I don’t understand why the and Gold are in their third terms, “Speaking as a person in the it’s definitely not going to work dur- council would want to adopt which end in 2024, while community, I cannot tell you the “It’s time to ing everyday full-blown life,” something that is so legally Wunderlich and Mayor Lester amount of times that I’ve almost Horvath said. flawed in its inception,” Richards Friedman are in their first terms, been struck by a car on Robertson start thinking D’Amico said that while the said. which end in 2022. Boulevard on Friday, Saturday or about larger feedback he personally received Wiener noted that the retroac- “The fact of the matter is that even Sunday during the day,” he was overwhelmingly positive, he’s tivity portion of the ordinance the ordinance is not just about said. infrastructure hoping the public benefit outweighs was included as a “severability John. The ordinance is about Lili, City staff estimated that they’ll improvements and the concerns that some residents clause” that could be struck and it’s about me, and ultimately have to pay between $25,000 and have. down by a legal ruling while it will be about Bob and Lester $60,000 for sidewalk repair and bring back our “I don’t prefer to be inconve- allowing the rest of the term lim- … It’s not like we’ve singled out paving to ensure pedestrian safety, community and nienced when Halloween happens its measure to stand. any one individual,” Gold said. and about $5,500 in new signage promote local or Gay Pride happens or the L.A. “I can’t say severability claus- Friedman also disputed the installation. The monthly cost of Marathon happens and streets are es always work, but … I think notion that the council members street closure and street cleaning for businesses and feel closed. But I also know that joining there, it’s not that difficult to sep- were so incensed by the votes of the area is estimated at $2,200 per safe and secure in in and being part of the community arate out that part of the ordi- one colleague that they would month. and celebrating is a much more nance … It’s a very good attempt to bar him from office, The plan was met with some one of our most generous way to think about how to chance,” Wiener said. calling some of the public com- push-back from adjacent neighbor- popular areas of use our public space,” D’Amico Mirisch said Wiener was ments “somewhat offensive, hood residents and businesses, said. “telling the council majority quite frankly.” including the redirection of traffic West Hollywood.” Erickson added that he hopes the what it wants to hear” about the “We may disagree on issues, into adjacent neighborhoods, program is the start of a conversa- legal standing of retroactivity. but we’ve always been cordial. potential travel and public safety -John Erickson, tion on how the city should priori- “With all due respect to Larry, To say that we’re displeased with delays, limited access to some West Hollywood tize people over vehicles. if the council does attempt to one another is not fair and not retail stores and the implementa- City Councilman “It’s time to start thinking about hide behind his opinion … It’s on true,” Friedman said. tion of a pilot program during a larger infrastructure improvements the council,” Mirisch said. The council members also time that is not reflective of normal and bring back our community and The discussion was further made clear that the city’s resi- conditions. promote local businesses and feel complicated by a widely sent dents would have the final say. As it was approved, the south- The other members of the coun- safe and secure in one of our most email from a Beverly Hills resi- “We want to put this on the bound lane will be closed from cil, Mayor Lindsey Horvath and popular areas of West Hollywood,” dent who claimed the term limits ballot. We’re not deciding this … Santa Monica Boulevard to the dri- Councilwomen Sepi Shyne and he said. measure was only including a The real question here will be retroactivity stipulation to target answered by the voters at the bal- Mirisch – now in his third term lot box,” Gold said.

“So where does that leave us, at ever. Brick by brick, we must Schiff comments on Trump impeachment acquittal the conclusion of Donald J. strengthen its foundation with U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- “A majority of the senators voted by secret ballot. This is no doubt Trump’s second impeachment trial? reforms that protect the indepen- Burbank) released a statement fol- guilty, 57 senators, and answered true, but a vote of such conse- It leaves us with a Republican party dence of our justice system, restore lowing the Feb. 13 acquittal of for- that question: no it is not, at least, it quence without accountability is that is still in his thrall, still subject congressional oversight, protect mer President Donald Trump in his is not the America we aspire to be. not how a democracy must func- to his whim and still intimidated against abuse of the presidential second impeachment trial. But in the vote to acquit by the tion. Rather, it is a demonstration of into his service, more cult of his power, in short, by enacting into “At the outset of the trial, my other 43, in the branch of govern- how much this vote reflected not personality and his conspiracies law norms that we thought were brilliant colleague and the lead ment meant to protect us from a the weight of the evidence or what than home for any ideas or ideolo- inviolate, but were violated and House manager, [U.S. Rep.] Jamie dangerous demagogue who would the constitution requires, but politi- gy. American democracy has with impunity. Raskin [D-Md.], quoted from a be king, we can see that a lack of cal cowardice. always depended on two functional “Even with the result today, we Capitol Police officer who defend- political courage by one party alone “House managers demonstrated parties, but for the foreseeable must not lose hope or belief in this ed the Congress against the violent is the biggest impediment to overwhelmingly, through a case future, we will have only one. country. America was built by mob and failed insurrection on Jan. achieving our aspirations as a that was methodical, seamless and “And yet we press on. The work those we dared to believe in some- 6. After watching marauders with nation. incontrovertible, that Donald is too important, a virus still thing never done before, a govern- Confederate flags and Auschwitz T- “It has been observed by many Trump incited an insurrection to plagues us, families are still suffer- ment of its people, and capable of Shirts who hurled racial epithets at that the vote in the second impeach- stop the joint session of Congress in ing and they urgently need our making itself into a more perfect him, he asked, plaintively, ‘Is this ment trial, like the first, would have a last-ditch effort to hold onto help. But the work of shoring up union. It will be rebuilt with the America?’ been different if done in secret and power … our democracy is more vital than same faith.” 22 February 18, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Angeles voters in 2016. cost money. It costs people a place “Just under 8,000 units of HHH to live, and that’s a real issue, and Hollywood to see brighter future, O’Farrell says housing are in various stages of it’s a shame. We’re out of balance From page 1 completion, occupied, under con- there, and I’ll do everything I can struction, in design, approved or to bring it back into balance,” he we will need to restore hope and O’Farrell said. ty to find a way to help their neigh- already funded,” O’Farrell said. said. optimism, not as lofty euphemisms, While there is reason to hope for bors who may be struggling with Despite the progress, not enough O’Farrell also spoke about his but as realities. A healthy human the future, many people are still food insecurity, such as by working is being done to help people experi- Heart of Hollywood initiative, spirit depends on hope and opti- struggling with the present, with organizations like St. Vincent encing homelessness, and more which intends to refashion the Walk mism, even in the most dire of O’Farrell said, and it will take Meals on Wheels, Project Angel help is needed in terms of mental of Fame into an amenable destina- times,” O’Farrell said. cooperation at all levels of govern- Food and the Los Angeles and public health services, the opi- tion for residents, businesses and One aspect of the pandemic that ment to help those most in need. Koreatown Corps of the Salvation oid crisis and structural inequalities visitors. Improvements include O’Farrell found hopeful was the “We have to make sure that the Army. related by race and income as well, making the area more pedestrian progress being made on distributing resources we’re able to cobble “Angelenos can really pull O’Farrell said. and transit-friendly, and the Los vaccines – currently, health care together at the local, state and fed- together and make sure everyone “You will not hear me say that we Angeles County Metropolitan workers and people over the age of eral level will help people ride stays healthy and fed during the will end homelessness, but I will Transportation Authority recently 65 are eligible – and another eco- through the difficulty as the econo- pandemic,” O’Farrell said. say this: I know we can and must do allotted approximately $7 million nomic stimulus and recovery bill my comes back,” O’Farrell said. Looking past the pandemic, much better,” O’Farrell said. for “standalone placemaking that is working its way through The nonprofit sector has stepped O’Farrell also addressed “the issue O’Farrell said that he’s working improvements” near the Congress. up to help in the meantime, and of our times before COVID, during to create more housing, and he con- Hollywood/Highland and “There is light at the end of the O’Farrell has been volunteering COVID and what will be the issue demned the “echo chambers” Hollywood/Vine subway stations, tunnel. That means economic with food banks and other hunger- of our times after COVID – home- spreading misinformation about O’Farrell said. recovery is likely to run concurrent- related organizations such as the lessness.” housing projects and riling up “At its center, the Heart of ly with the vaccine rollout. Salvadoran American Leadership Progress is being made in creat- opposition when housing is needed. Hollywood has the historic Combined with a federal rescue and Educational Fund and ing shelters and bridge housing It’s also important to cut down on Hollywood community itself as its relief bill … it is not fantasy to pre- Sustainable Economic Enterprises facilities, he said, much of which the lawsuits and appeals filed for top priority, with the goal of ensur- dict that the economy could recover of Los Angeles. The councilman derives from Proposition HHH, a every approved project, O’Farrell ing Hollywood becomes an invit- more quickly than expected,” encouraged others in the communi- $1.2 billion bond approved by Los added. ing, safe place for its residents at all “Stalling projects because of income levels and its businesses, lawsuits and appeals doesn’t just large and small,” O’Farrell said. Melrose patrolled by officers on horseback From page 1

be using different vehicles and Some residents also said they said. All laws must be enforced appear to wait until victims reach are appreciative of the extra equally, Paulson added. isolated areas before robbing patrols and the recent focus on Los Angeles City Councilman them at gunpoint. crime, including the Mounted Paul Koretz, 5th District, said he The LAPD has been using a Patrol. is pleased that the LAPD is taking multi-pronged approach to “A lot of neighbors are saying a more proactive approach and addressing the crimes, such as they appreciate it. I know families added that he has advocated for deploying additional patrols, enjoy seeing the horses,” said increased funding for the depart- undercover operations and the Peter Nichols, founder of the ment to combat crime throughout Mounted Unit. Officers on horse- Melrose Action Neighborhood the city. back were in the area last week- Watch. “While we are very appre- “We are getting complaints end and Paulson said plans call ciative, there is still deep concern from people across the city for them to return three days per about the state of the street, and because violent crime is going up. week, this week and next, if they more concerning is the recent rash At the same time, there is a push aren’t needed elsewhere in the of robberies.” by some to eliminate law enforce- city. Specific dates are not Nichols said he has also heard ment and funding for it. released for tactical reasons. She some complaints from neighbors Obviously, I am not on that side,” said the Mounted Unit is a spe- that more citations are being Koretz said. “I feel bad if some cialized unit that operates out of issued to cars parked on the people get tickets but the way to the LAPD’s Metropolitan streets around Melrose Avenue avoid that type of thing is to obey Division and LAPD command but added that he understands the the law. I don’t think the city photo by Cameron Kiszla staff determined it would be use- reason. needs to apologize for enforcing The pandemic has left many businesses in Hollywood, such as the ful in addressing crime in the “I got a ticket. I had a placard the law. We are trying to bring as Second City Hollywood comedy club, unable to operate. Melrose area. that wasn’t displayed. What are many resources as we can to the The horses are high-profile, so these people expecting, selective table. I’m certainly pushing for they provide a deterrent, and the enforcement?” he added. “I’m being as aggressive as possible on officers can move more quickly in glad they are checking these cars. it.” confined areas than vehicles, The people who commit these Authorities added that people LASAN honored for customer care Paulson said. They are also popu- crimes don’t park on Melrose. should always be aware of their The California Association of tions were in place. lar among many people in the They park north and south on the surroundings, take steps to mini- Sanitation Agencies presented LA “With Los Angeles residents community, she added. streets.” mize becoming a target such as Sanitation & Environment with the quarantined at home, calls to our “The officers are not behind the Paulson also said officers are not wearing expensive jewelry or 2020 Organizational Excellence LASAN Customer Care Center doors of a black and white. They patrolling the neighborhoods walking alone, and should report Award for their Customer Care have increased from 3,000 to 4,000 are easy to engage with and it’s because that is often where the any suspicious activity. Anyone Center Telecommute Program. calls per day to up to 6,000 calls per good for the community,” Paulson robberies occur. Suspects fre- with information about the rob- Because of this program, at the begin- day,” LASAN Customer Care said. “They have a high visibility, quently use stolen cars or fake beries is urged to contact Wilshire ning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center Division Manager Cecile maneuverability and speed that license plates and checking vehi- Division detectives (213)922- Customer Care Center was able to Buncio said. “But LASAN staff can be useful.” cles is part of enforcement, she 8217. transition 120 staff members into have been able to continue the same working from home without any dis- excellent level of service that our ruption to LASAN service. fellow Angelenos deserve.” “LA Sanitation & Environment The Customer Care Center provides critical services throughout Telecommute Program has provid- Rite Aid expands COVID-19 testing to all drive-thrus the city that protect public health ed other benefits besides a smooth Rite Aid is expanding no-charge able for all individuals 4 years of through. and the environment,” LASAN transition during COVID-19 COVID-19 self-swab testing to all age and older, regardless if they “Testing is an essential tool in the Director and General Manager restrictions. Staff working from drive-thru locations. An additional are experiencing virus symptoms, battle against COVID-19,” said Enrique C. Zaldivar said. “Ensuring home helps to reduce emissions 441 additional sites – including 52 in accordance with the Centers for Jocelyn Konrad, executive vice continuity of services by being pre- from greenhouse gases and criteria in California – opened on Feb. 12 Disease Control and Prevention president and chief pharmacy offi- pared for unexpected emergency air pollutants, according to through Rite Aid’s partnership with guidance. cer of Rite Aid. “With the distribu- scenarios is part of how we maintain LASAN. the U.S. Department of Health and At all testing locations, cus- tion of COVID-19 vaccines ramp- our organizational excellence.” For information, visit Human Services. tomers are required to pre-register ing up, it’s imperative that getting Beginning in 2019, the LASAN lacitysan.org. The new testing sites increased online at riteaid.com in order to tested remains a priority with other Customer Care Center began devel- Rite Aid’s capacity for COVID-19 schedule a time slot for testing. COVID-19 safety prevention meth- oping a program that would enable testing services in California, Individuals ages 4-17 may access ods.” their staff to work remotely from any Answers From Page 23 Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, testing with parent or legal guardian Rite Aid partners with Verily and location using Amazon Connect, Maryland, Michigan, New consent. Additionally, a parent or its Baseline COVID-19 Testing which possessed the cloud-based Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia legal guardian must be in atten- Program to provide screening, capability of connecting employees and Washington. dance and bring their photo ID to scheduling and return of results to with incoming call volume from any Like Rite Aid’s existing drive- the testing appointment with the participants for Rite Aid testing remote location. In addition, calls thru testing sites, the new loca- minor. sites. BioReference Laboratories can be made using a premise-based tions will utilize PCR, simple self- Now operating more than 1,200 provides COVID-19 laboratory telephone, cell phone or over the swab nasal tests overseen by Rite testing sites across 16 states, Rite testing. Clinical oversight for the internet from a computer using the Aid pharmacists, and will operate Aid is expanding access to essential COVID-19 testing program is pro- softphone feature. 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