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Volume 31 No. 10 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities March 11, 2021 Brazen robbery in BH Academy Museum zooms in on diversity n Exhibits, programs prompts increased security highlight n Police think incident is connected to other hold-ups underrepresented voices, past injustices BY EDWIN FOLVEN man dining on the patio and a strug- gle ensued when they tried to take BY CAMERON KISZLA The Beverly Hills Police his watch, police said. One of the Department is working with local assailants was armed and the gun The Academy Museum of and federal law enforcement agen- fired during the struggle between Motion Pictures is coming into cies to solve a robbery on March 4 the suspect and victim, striking a focus as the curtain rises for its in which a woman dining at a pop- woman nearby, BHPD Capt. Max Sept. 30 opening date. ular restaurant on Canon Drive was Subin added. Officers recovered a On March 10, the museum shot and a patron’s $500,000 watch handgun dropped at the scene, he hosted a virtual presentation to was stolen. said. provide a glimpse into plans for The violent robbery and shooting The victim who was shot was the initial exhibitions, which occurred at 2:10 p.m. at Il Pastaio, treated and has since been released include films as a whole and their located at 400 N. Canon Drive. components, such as costumes, Three male suspects approached a See Robbery page 22 sound design, sets, props and the people who make movies. In addi- photo by Todd Wawrychuk/©Academy Museum Foundation tion to two theaters where films Bruce, one of the sharks from “Jaws,” is the biggest object in the

can be shown – the 1,000-seat Academy Museum’s collection. David Geffen Theater and the 288-seat Ted Mann Theater – the 300,000-square-foot museum will winning actress and museum Creative Director Kulapat cover multiple genres and film- trustee Laura Dern, who hosted Yantrasast highlighted the ability making types, from blockbusters much of the presentation. for visitors to travel through the to animated classics and docu- The museum building was exhibits at their own pace and mentaries. designed by Pritzker Prize-win- seek out what they find most inter- “The Academy Museum of ning architect Renzo Piano, and esting while also learning more Motion Pictures is set to be the the exhibit spaces were done by about aspects of films and film- photo by Cameron Kiszla world’s premier museum dedicat- Culver City-based wHY making they may not have The BHPD is working with private security firms to provide a high-profile ed to the art and science of Architecture. During the presenta- law enforcement presence. movies,” said Academy Award- tion, wHY founding partner and See Academy page 21 Beverly Hills approves Wilshire narrowing School bells to ring n Subway station work expected to take two and a half years again soon for LAUSD n District, teachers are met before students return to BY CAMERON KISZLA campus for in-person instruction. union come to Los Angeles County public The stretch of Wilshire agreement on health officials announced on Boulevard in the easternmost por- in-person classes March 9 that the number of tion of Beverly Hills will experi- COVID-19 cases has lowered to a ence some traffic impacts due to BY EDWIN FOLVEN level that will allow the region to construction that will last approxi- enter the state’s red tier, which mately two and a half years. With COVID-19 cases dimin- state guidelines require before all The traffic changes, which ishing and the county poised to grade levels can reopen for in-per- include a narrowing of Wilshire enter the red tier of state public son instruction. The county is cur- between La Cienega and San health orders, local school rently at the highest tier, purple. Vicente boulevards to two lanes and administrators are moving quick- closures of nearby North Gale ly to ensure necessary conditions See Teachers page 22 Drive, will accommodate construc- photo by Cameron Kiszla tion on the Wilshire/La Cienega Traffic at Wilshire and La Cienega will be impacted by construction for subway station, part of Metro’s the nearby subway station for more than two years. Purple Line Extension project. The work, known as appendage structure construction, provides noted that the city did not have street closures. “vital functions of the station, such much of a choice, as the work is “We just weren’t aware of what as emergency exits, utility rooms, necessary. kind of closures the appendage ventilation shafts, entrance and exit “There is no practical alterna- work would entail,” City Attorney structures for maintenance and tive,” Vice Mayor Robert Laurence Wiener told the council. more,” according to a report by Wunderlich said. This process is not likely to be Beverly Hills city staff. The council members expressed repeated at the next location, the On March 2, the Beverly Hills some concern about the timing of Wilshire/Rodeo station, as city staff City Council unanimously the discussion, as the original agree- has learned more about the subway approved the work and traffic ment with the Los Angeles County construction process and the street photo by Cameron Kiszla changes to begin this month, Metropolitan Transportation Students may return to Fairfax High School by the end of April under though multiple council members Authority did not include these See Metro page 21 plans announced by the LAUSD. 2 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CALENDAR

Other showtimes vary daily and start “Words and Ideas: Lynsey Addario in Theatre 40 as early as 6:15 p.m. FM radio is Conversation with Sheryl WuDunn” Theatre 40 presents a reading of the required for audio. Tickets start at on Sunday, March 14, at 11 a.m. play “Camping with Henry and Tom” $10. 1625 N. Las Palmas Blvd. Addario, an artist and humanitarian by Mark St. Germain on Thursday, (323)924-1644, arenascreen.com. whose photographs are included in March 11, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. In “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison Hope,” will discuss her work with and President Warren G. Harding Culinary history journalist and exhibit co-creator went on a camping trip together to Culinary Historians of Southern WuDunn. The photographs document escape civilization, but they couldn’t California presents “Someone’s in the the COVID-19 crisis and include inti- escape each other. Gregg W. Breevort Kitchen with Dinah (Shore),” by Flo mate images of doctors, patients and directs a cast that includes David Hunt Selfman, on Saturday, March 13, at other individuals affected by the Stafford, Martin Thompson, Dan 10:30 a.m., via Zoom. In 1970, Shore virus. A Q&A with the artist follows Leslie and Roger Weiss. Stage direc- began hosting “Dinah’s Place,” the online discussion. skirball.org. tions will be read by Ken Kamlet. which covered homemaking, crafts, us02web.zoom.us/j/89266375753?p child-rearing, health and beauty. photo courtesy of the 13th District council office wd=dndNaGJyV3Q1RUUycHEwO Many leading chefs got their first Ebell spotlights Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, right, joined staff and those getting vaccinat- DJJUmMxUT09. national exposure on the television ed at the opening of the new 13th District clinic. program. Around the same time, women’s history Selfman accepted a two-week tempo- The Ebell of Los Angeles is holding a Beverly Hills rary job at Shore’s Beverly Hills Women’s History Month program on home helping with fan mail and soon Monday, March 15, at noon, via Chamber was asked to stay as a permanent Zoom. Author Tessa Boase will dis- COVID-19 vaccinations begin Jump start your morning at the employee. Currently the owner of cuss “Fashion, Fury and Feminism: Beverly Hills Chamber of Selfman & Others Public Relations, Women’s Fight Commerce’s monthly networking she will share her experiences with for Change.” breakfast on Friday, March 12, from Shore and will be joined by special When social his- at first 13th District clinic 8 to 10 a.m. Join chamber members, Working to support communities vaccinated must fill out an initial guests. The event is free but registra- torian Boase told area professionals and community tion closes 24 hours in advance. disproportionately impacted by form by visiting the Royal leaders to collaborate, build business eventbrite.com/e/culinary-program- COVID-19 and essential workers, bitly.com/cd13vaccine. The form Society for the and learn about events occurring in someones-in-the-kitchen-with-dinah- Protection of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell will be used to determine eligibility Beverly Hills. Admission is $10 for shore-tickets-142641864657. Birds she wanted opened the first vaccination clinic for the program and does not guar- members; $30 for guests. to write about its in the 13th District this week to pro- antee a vaccination. members.beverlyhillschamber.com. early history, she was refused access vide thousands of first and second Recipients must be 13th District St. Patrick’s Day to the archives. A former investigative doses to those who are eligible. residents and employed as educa- journalist, it became a challenge. The The vaccine clinic will be held tion workers, food and agricultural Echo Theater comedy lecture focuses on the story of a over a six week period in different workers, health care workers, child Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit woman’s love affair with plumage neighborhoods in the district. It care workers, law enforcement per- Company during an outdoor comedy perfor- and the brave eco-feminists who started this week at the Elysian sonnel and emergency service Echo Theater Company is hosting its mance by comedians Kevin Nealon fought back on behalf of the birds. Valley Recreation Center, 1811 responders. Seniors ages 65 and monthly Bold Faced Secret series on and Bill Devlin ebellofla.com/club/club-events. Ripple Street, Los Angeles, and older are also eligible. Friday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. The on Saturday, will move to different locations on “The 13th District is home to online hour of curated personal sto- March 13, at 8 March 13 and 24. Hours of opera- many groups that have been dispro- ries follows the theme, “The Skin of p.m., in the ‘A Wilderness tion are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday portionately impacted by COVID- Your Teeth.” Storytellers were invited Hollywood Irish through Saturday. Pre-registration 19, including essential workers, to submit stories for the series. Import Shop of Monkeys’ Admission is free. echotheatercom- is encouraged and appointments seniors and communities of color, parking lot. The Enjoy the new comedy “A Wilderness pany.com. will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to who have been unable to reach city show, which of Monkeys” running from will also include noon. Walk-ups will be accommo- and county operated vaccination Wednesday, March 17, through Patrick Keane and other special Sunday, March 21, via Zoom. The dated for those who are eligible sites due to working long hours, guests, will be held outdoors with from noon to 3 p.m., if supplies are travel barriers or accessibility Cinelounge production was written by Carol chairs physically-distanced and Fisher Sorgenfrei, directed by Beatrice available. issues,” O’Farrell said. “The local drive-in masks required. Tickets are $15. 742 Individuals interested in being vaccination clinic I am launching in Casagran and presented by Ophelia’s Cinelounge drive-in in Hollywood is Vine St. (323)498-4445. Jump Productions. Sorgenfrei the 13th District helps solve this showing “Cosmic Sin,” billdevlin.com. describes it as “a revenge-comedy challenge by bringing the vaccine “Abandoned,” “Angelique’s Isle,” sequel” to Shakespeare’s “The directly to Angelenos in a safe and “Nomadland” and “Promising Young Merchant of Venice.” Showtimes are 7 convenient way.” Woman” from Friday, March 12, Pandemic p.m., Wednesday through Friday; 3 For information, call (213)207- through Thursday, March 18. The sci- p.m., Saturday; and 5 p.m., Sunday. 3015, or email fi adventure film “Cosmic Sin” will photography Admission is pay what you can. RSVP [email protected]. be shown at 8:40 p.m. on March 12. Join the Skirball Cultural Center for Founded 1946 by visiting opheliasjump.org. P.O. BOX 36036 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 (323)933-5518 WeHo hosts 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. Raman names three to key positions in her office 4TH FLOOR Los Angeles City includes leading participatory small business BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Councilwoman Nithya Raman, “I am excited to planning workshops to empower BEVERLYPRESS.COM 4th District, recently announced groups typically excluded from three new appointments of plan- work closely with local land use decisions, support- roundtable Michael Villalpando ning director, legislative director each of them in ing broad-based coalitions in win- PUBLISHER and policy advisor for economic shaping our office’s ning public benefits as part of development. large-scale development projects forum Karen Villalpando proactive agenda Mashael Majid will oversee all and coordinating renters’ rights The city of West Hollywood will EDITOR & PUBLISHER planning projects and spearhead with the kind of campaigns and other housing host a second Small Business the office’s long-term planning dedication, advocacy efforts. Roundtable forum on Friday, Edwin Folven goals, as well as updates to the imagination and Nuni, who will serve as legisla- March 19, at 8:30 a.m. [email protected] city’s community plans, housing compassion tive director, previously worked as As California businesses slowly EDITOR element and re:codeLA, a pro- legal and policy deputy for Los reopen, a swift economic recovery gram to reform zoning codes. Josh we strive for in all Angeles Unified School District and the resiliency of West Cameron Kiszla Nuni will lead the development of our work.” Board Member Jackie Goldberg. Hollywood businesses will be a [email protected] the district’s legislative agenda, He helped create resolutions com- focus for city officials. REPORTER developing efficient, equitable and -Councilwoman mitting the school district to transi- The 90-minute roundtable dis- sustainable policies in response to tion to 100% clean energy and Justin Sayers Nithya Raman, cussion will cover creative short- the city’s intertwined housing, reimagining school safety with [email protected] 4th District term solutions aimed at helping racial justice and climate crises. less reliance on police. businesses affected by COVID-19 REPORTER Gregory Randolph will consult Randolph will serve as policy to recover and thrive. Jill Weinlein, with Raman’s office on providing with the kind of dedication, imag- advisor for economic development Recommendations for economic Tim Posada, resources and solutions for the ination and compassion we strive for the 4th District. A researcher, recovery and financial opportuni- Rebecca Villalpando, small business community, ensur- for in all our work.” writer and policy specialist, he has ties will be presented. Emily Jilg ing local businesses recover from Majid, the new planning direc- focused on issues of labor, eco- Additional relief for small busi- the pandemic and remain vibrant tor, formerly worked in the Los nomic development and urbaniza- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS nesses was recently announced by Angeles City Planning in neighborhoods. tion and is passionate about build- the state of California. Grants of up The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are “Mashael, Josh, and Gregory Department co-managing the Van ing resilient local economies that to $25,0000 will be awarded. weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail have each demonstrated innova- Nuys-North Sherman Oaks serve community members’ well- subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- Participants at the roundtable forum pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal tion, skill and capability in their Community Plan Update. She also being. 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many years of dedicated service.” “It has been a pleasure working WeHo city manager to enter ‘new chapter’ with City Manager Paul Arevalo for n Paul Arevalo plans to his replacement soon. which includes a new library and the few months since I have been in “We’ve only had a handful of city parking structure. office. He loves West Hollywood retire this summer managers the entire life of our city “I don’t personally look at any of deeply and his commitment to us is since its incorporation. We want to the amazing things that happened in reflected in our incredible staff that BY JUSTIN SAYERS make sure we do our due diligence the city as being the result of the he has managed and developed for to find the right fit during this city manager. To me it was more so many years,” Councilwoman Paul Arevalo, who has worked moment to help us carry forward imagining an organization, vision- Sepi Shyne said. for the city of West Hollywood for into the future,” Horvath said. ing with a council and a community, “In a city full of people with big more than three decades, including Arevalo joined the city in 1990, to accomplish certain strategic feet, Paul leaves some exceptional- the last 22 years as its city manager, serving as the director of finance goals,” he said. ly large shoes to fill. West announced in a city-wide email to before transitioning into his role as For Arevalo, his proudest accom- Hollywood would not be the place staff last Friday that he will retire city manager. His list of accom- plishments include one of his first it is without his decades of public this summer. plishments have stemmed from his tasks – leading the city through its service, and I think we can all be “It’s been a joy,” Arevalo said in ability to implement comprehensive redevelopment of Santa Monica grateful to have witnessed and ben- an interview with the Beverly Press. fiscal management policies to Boulevard, as they were able to efited from his leadership,” “I’ve been blessed to be here all weather the storm of economic invest in infrastructure and attract Councilman John D’Amico said. these years. But I turn 60 this June, crises, not only recently but also new businesses and developments Councilman John Erickson, who and if I’m going to start a new chap- during the 2008 Great Recession. along West Hollywood’s main worked for the city before he was ter, this is the time to start it.” street. elected to council, called him “an He added that there is no firm “I’m really proud of creating a exemplary leader.” date for his final day, although July sustainable city both from an envi- “I’ve seen him in pretty much “I’m hoping when photo courtesy of West Hollywood 1 – the start of the fiscal year – is his ronmental perspective and a very every facet and he’s always put the West Hollywood city manager Paul goal. He said he’ll help the city I walk away from resilient city when it comes to city’s mission and core values into through its budget process one final 8300 Santa finances and budgeting,” he said. all of his actions. We have Paul’s Arevalo said he’s targeting July 1 time, while also aiding the City If there’s one project he had steady hand and leadership to thank as his final day. Council in the search for his Monica Blvd. – hoped to see before his retirement, for our fiscal responsibility that replacement. our City Hall – he said it would be the completion we’ve had,” Erickson said. “I only “It was a difficult decision, but I of West Hollywood Park. wish him the best of luck, great away from his soon-to-be-former always try to be strategic,” he said. that those who “I’ll definitely be back for the rib- regard on his next adventure during colleagues. “I think doing it now affords us the follow in my foot- bon cutting on that project,” he said. retirement.” “I’m hoping when I walk away opportunity to get the budget done Members of the city council Arevalo said he’ll treasure the from 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. – and stabilize our resources as we go steps will know expressed gratitude and sadness work he was able to do with council our City Hall – that those who fol- into the next phase of the COVID that I’m a about Arevalo’s departure. members, even when times were low in my footsteps will know that recovery. I had always intended to “His acute business sense, his in- challenging, adding that the occa- I’m a resource for them going for- make sure there was ample time to resource for them depth knowledge of finances, his sional friction was good because it ward,” he said. fill my position. Also, it’s [not] an going forward.” understanding of how a well-run “helped create positive change.” “I say this jokingly that I never election cycle, so it doesn’t become city operates and his love for the In his retirement, Arevalo joked need to go to another council meet- a political issue for council.” -Paul Arevalo, community have all contributed to that he’ll first take some time to ing ever again, but I will miss the West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey West Hollywood city manager his success as a city manager and exhale. Then he plans to remain an staff. I’ve been there for 31 years,” Horvath said that she is sad to see West Hollywood’s success as a active member of the California Arevalo added. “I’ve been able to Arevalo go, adding that he’s helped city,” Councilwoman Lauren City Management Foundation. work and help grow and mentor steer the city through a number of Meister said. “He has gotten the city But he stressed that while he’s some amazing people in the organi- issues, including the past year dur- Arevalo is also responsible for through some hard times – includ- retiring, and taking some time for zation. For me, they’re going to be ing the economic fallout of the helping lead the community ing this last year. We appreciate his himself, he’ll remain a phone call lifelong friends.” COVID-19 pandemic. through the creation of its 2020 “Paul is an outstanding city man- Strategic Plan, which was adopted ager, not just in the region, but in 2002. That not only updated the throughout the country. He has city’s mission statement and core developed relationships in cities values, but also established primary throughout the nation to share infor- strategic initiatives that included mation and advice and expertise,” expanding the city’s public spaces she said. “He has left an indelible and library services, while protect- mark on our city. We wish him the ing affordable housing. That later best. We know that he will be included the city’s 25th anniversary missed.” capital projects, such as master She said that the council will plans for West Hollywood and begin having conversations about Plummer parks, the former of

Grocery, drug retail workers to receive hazard pay in L.A. Grocery and drug retail work- with Ralphs and Albertsons alone ers will receive a $5 hazard pay raking in $6.8 billion in profits – increase as members of the Los while they still refuse to compen- Angeles City Council passed an sate the frontline workers making ordinance giving the temporary this windfall possible.” pay to grocery and pharmacy Major grocers, including workers in the city of Los Kroger, which owns Food 4 Less Angeles. The ordinance passed and Ralphs, agreed to pay Los by a 14-1 vote on March 3, with Angeles grocery store workers a Councilman John Lee, 12th $2 an hour hazard pay increase in District, voting against it. March 2020, only to end it six The measure, which will be weeks later. Meanwhile grocery effective for 120 days, will lift store companies have seen their pay for over 26,000 grocery and net earnings skyrocket in the last drug retail workers. year, with Kroger reporting a The employees and their union, 15.8% increase in sales and net United Food and Commercial earnings increase of just under Workers 770, have been fighting 100% in the first three quarters of for hazard pay for essential work- 2020 as compared to the first ers since the beginning of the pan- three quarters in 2019. demic. Grocery store and pharmacy “We applaud the Los Angeles workers continue to face the risk City Council members for doing of infection. To date, over 5,800 the right thing and recognize the UFCW 770 members have con- sacrifices our members do every tracted COVID-19. day to serve their communities At the end of February, workers during a prolonged global pan- won hazard pay in unincorporated demic,” said John Grant, presi- parts of Los Angeles County and dent of UFCW 770. “It’s uncon- West Hollywood approved hazard scionable to see how grocery cor- pay for grocery stores in February porations have doubled their and for some retail and drug store profits during the pandemic – workers in March. 4 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Woman arrested for allegedly Classic Cat asks judge to allow reopening By Justin sayers

murdering guard in Hollywood Attorneys for a Sunset Strip restaurant suing the city of West By edwin folven ly 6:25 a.m. when he allegedly Hollywood and Los Angeles witnessed a theft in progress, County Department of Public A 28-year-old woman has been police said. He followed and con- Health have filed a request for a arrested and charged with the fronted a female suspect who judge to grant them a temporary murder of a security guard in allegedly shot him once and fled restraining order to reopen. Hollywood on March 2 near the east on Sunset Boulevard, police The owners of the Classic Cat, corner of Sunset Boulevard and said. Citizens called police about 8830 Sunset Blvd., had filed a civil Orange Drive. the gunfire, and officers found rights lawsuit against the entities The suspect was identified as Brown inside his vehicle, suffer- earlier this month, claiming that Stephanie Valle, of Los Angeles. ing from a gunshot wound to the their patio – which has a retractable She was taken into custody at chest. He was taken to a hospital, roof – was unfairly deemed as approximately 8:40 p.m. on where he died. indoors. Representatives from the March 3 at an undisclosed loca- Police did not disclose what city and health department have tion in the Los Angeles Police the suspect allegedly attempted maintained that it does not meet a Department’s Rampart Division. to steal or who employed Brown. 50% threshold to be considered Detectives with the LAPD’s Valle remains in custody on $3 outdoors, conditioning for reopen- West Bureau Homicide Unit million bail at the Los Angeles ing as part of the city’s efforts to identified a vehicle possibly used County Sheriff’s Department’s curb the spread of the ongoing in the homicide and officers Century Regional Detention coronavirus pandemic. arrested Valle during a traffic Facility. The investigation The request for the temporary stop. remains ongoing and anyone restraining order was filed on The victim, Joshua Brown, 24, with information is asked to call photo courtesy of Classic Cat Wednesday, with a hearing sched- was working as a security guard the LAPD’s West Bureau The Classic Cat restaurant in West Hollywood has been closed since uled for Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the area and was seated in his Homicide Unit at (213)382- Feb. 23 due to a dispute over whether a patio is outdoors or enclosed. The refurbished Classic Cat personal vehicle at approximate- 9470. restaurant, 8830 Sunset Blvd., has been closed since Feb. 23 after city trated that they’re painting a pic- “While the city of West and county inspectors issued a cita- ture that we don’t care about Hollywood cannot comment on tion to the restaurant. The restau- COVID – it’s very odd. … It’s just any specific legal actions, the city rant’s owners filed a civil rights not correct,” Berdahl said. “We’ve is in the jurisdiction of the Los suit, alleging that they were target- done everything they asked and Angeles County Department of ed by the city and county and did then some.” Public Health and the city actively not have a right to due process, in The Los Angeles Department of enforces the L.A. County Health Los Angeles Superior Court. They Public Health has declined to com- Officer Order and related proto- are seeking injunctive relief plus ment specifically on the lawsuit, cols,” the statement said. unspecified damages, claiming only reiterating the dining room “is Last week, the public health they’re missing out on $5,000 a an enclosed room with a retractable department sent a letter clarifying day in revenue and potentially roof, which does not meet the state that the state has said that all per- $20,000 for events. Department of Public Health’s def- manent patios fall under the same Co-owner Donn Berdahl previ- inition of what is considered an guidelines for temporary struc- ously called the situation “frustrat- outdoor activity,” according to a tures. ing,” adding that the dining area statement. “Based on the evaluations con- has long been considered an out- The city of West Hollywood pre- ducted of your restaurants on Feb. door patio, including when it was a viously said in a statement that all 11 and Feb. 16, 2021, your restau- previous concept that he was city businesses “have a duty and rant doesn’t meet state guidance,” involved with. responsibility to comply for the the letter read. “As a result, your “We’re very surprised to say the safety of their guests and employ- restaurant is limited to takeout and least and why I’m marginally frus- ees.” delivery only.” photo courtesy of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer highlighted an increase in crimes targeting Asian Americans during a recent “Message From Mike” address. Man duped victims into investing in fake companies A defendant was sentenced on Antonio Mariot Wilson, 58, also whom he had engaged in romantic March 9 to eight years in federal known as Brice Carrington and Dr. relationships, including actress Authorities denounce rise in hate prison for deceiving women he met Tony Mariot, was also ordered to Jenifer Lewis. Wilson convinced online and elsewhere, convincing pay $272,000 in restitution. Wilson them to invest money in sham com- them to invest hundreds of thou- pleaded guilty last June to one count panies and used the money to fund sands of dollars into sham compa- of wire fraud. his personal expenses. He previous- crimes against Asian Americans nies and spending their money on From May 2015 to October 2018, ly served a four-year term for wire In response to the significant rise to the level of being a crime, himself. Wilson defrauded four women with fraud and tax evasion. increase in hate crimes and hate the conduct is unacceptable. He incidents reported by Asian encouraged people to use social Americans across the nation con- media to denounce hate incidents nected to the spread of COVID-19, against Asian Americans and to use Los Angeles City Attorney Mike #StopAsianHate. Feuer recently aired a video mes- “All of us together must take sage reiterating his support for the every action we can to put a stop to community. them,” Feuer added. Feuer asked all Angelenos to Los Angeles City Councilman join him on social media denounc- Mitch O’Farrell also called the ing the hate incidents, and said his increase in crimes targeting Asian office is working with law enforce- Americans appalling. ment partners to address the “The Asian American Pacific increase in crimes. Feuer promised Islander community is experienc- that his Hate Crimes Unit will care- ing hate crimes at an alarming rate fully and thoroughly review each due to the racist rhetoric espoused case when presented, and when by bigots during the COVID-19 appropriate, aggressively prose- pandemic,” O’Farrell said. “Many cute. of these attacks are targeted toward “Those hate incidents against the elderly. These cowardly acts of Asian Americans that we saw at the violence must be dealt with to the beginning of the pandemic last full extent of the law. The Asian year have recently, disturbingly American Pacific Islander commu- resurged,” Feuer said. “From nity is an integral and cherished neighborhoods right here in Los part of the culture in Los Angeles Angeles to cities across the nation, and the 13th District. I call on each Asian Americans have been report- and every one of us to stand with ing more hate crimes and incidents the AAPI community and against of harassment and discrimination. xenophobia, racism and hate wher- Let me be very clear. My office is ever it is found.” working closely with law enforce- For information, visit lacityattor- ment partners to address this dis- ney.org. To view the message, visit turbing increase.” youtube.com/watch?v=iwAFK3O Feuer said while not all incidents P0fQ&feature=youtu.be. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 11, 2021 Beverly Hills recognizes local landmarks n Golden Shields given rently sitting there, regardless of years. what you think of that house,” “It’s a way to tie our history and to Gearys, Nate ‘n Al’s, Gold said. make it living,” Mirisch said. Gershwin residence “It was a tragedy in many ways With six Golden Shields now when the Gershwin house itself approved, city staff will work BY CAMERON KISZLA was torn down. We did not have toward an installation ceremony, this commission, and perhaps if which was delayed for the first The Beverly Hills City Council we had, it would still be there with three shields by the ongoing coron- voted unanimously on March 2 to an owner who loves it for what it avirus pandemic. honor three local sites with Golden is, and that was sad. That said, this “We’re working on, how do we Shields. is a way for us to sort of remember get the first ones installed and, The program, which started in it,” Councilman John Mirisch when it is safe to do so, have some 2019, venerates locations that have said. sort of a ceremony,” Community cultural significance in the city. The Mirisch proposed that the bronze Development Director Ryan first three Golden Shields were plaques could be tied to geoloca- Gohlich said. awarded that year to the Doña tors, where visitors on a walking “We’re ready to install as soon as Maria Rita Valdez de Villa tour could pull up information and the health guidelines allow,” Odell photo by Justin Sayers Homestead at Sunset Boulevard photographs of the sites through the added. Gearys Beverly Hills has been open for more than 90 years. and Alpine Drive, the original Lawry’s Restaurant on North La Cienega Boulevard and the original Giorgio Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive. This month, the fourth, fifth and sixth Golden Shields were awarded to Nate ‘n Al’s deli- catessen on North Beverly Drive, Gearys Beverly Hills on North Beverly Drive and the site of the former Gershwin residence on North Roxbury Drive. “I see them as icons and truly like the heart and soul of our communi- ty. Really why we love our city is for reasons like Gearys Beverly Hills, a family business, beloved, who has been in our community for over [90] years; and Nate ‘n Al’s and a home like the Gershwin resi- dence,” Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. Nominations for the program begin with the Landmark Nominations Advisory Subcommittee of the Cultural Heritage Commission, which brings nominations to the commis- sion. The commission can then refer the nominations to the City Council for approval. The council can ultimately grant Golden Shields to three sites per quarter, for a total of 12 per year, and Mayor Lester Friedman praised the current nominees and encour- aged more sites to be put forth for consideration. “I think the choices are excel- lent,” Friedman said. “Nate ‘n Al’s, as well as Gearys, have been institu- tions in our community, and the Gershwin home area is worthy of recognition. I’m sure there are other locations the Cultural Heritage Commission is looking at, and I look forward to them bringing those forward.” City staff and council members lauded the luxury boutique store Gearys Beverly Hills, which has operated in the city for more than 90 years, and Nate ‘n Al’s, which opened in 1945 and is the third-old- est Jewish deli in the Los Angeles area. “The delicatessen also represents the rise of the Jewish population in Los Angeles in the 1940s and rapid- ly became a gathering place for the Jewish community,” said Mark Odell, urban designer for Beverly Hills’ Community Development Department. While the deli and boutique were unanimously praised, the Gershwin residence drew some scrutiny, as the house in which George and Ira Gershwin com- posed some of their biggest hits – which was later home to singer and actress Rosemary Clooney for many years – was torn down, and a new home has been built on the site. “I think it’s important that peo- ple understand that something dif- ferent was there before, and we’re recognizing the contribution of the men and not the house that’s cur- 6 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Canter’s, Television City spruce up median BY EDWIN FOLVEN

In 1997, the Fairfax Business Association received a $330,000 grant from the city of Los Angeles to fix up the four-block stretch of Fairfax Avenue between Melrose Avenue and Beverly Boulevard. The grant, secured with the help of then-City Councilman Mike rendering courtesy of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and Abodu Feuer and Mayor Richard Riordan, Los Angeles has released a variety of pre-approved plans and enabled the business association to designs for accessory dwelling units. install medians, street lighting and seating areas along Fairfax Avenue. A shiny sign welcoming visitors to Fairfax Village was erected on the Garcetti announces the launch median near Melrose Avenue. The FBA, led by Jacqueline Canter of Canter’s Deli, continued of ADU standard plan program the improvement efforts for years, Mayor Eric Garcetti on March day. maintaining the landscaping on the photo by Cameron Kiszla 5 announced the launch of the Angelenos will be able to median. In 2016, Canter and the Jacqueline Canter of Canter’s Deli leads the Fairfax Business Accessory Dwelling Unit access the pre-approved designs FBA received a proclamation from Association. Standard Plan Program — a new on the ADU Standard Plan web- the city commending nearly 20 initiative administered by the Los site. The designs will help simpli- years of keeping the area beautiful. Angeles Department of Building fy, expedite and reduce the cost The past five years have been District, for rapidly having graffiti “That’s a whole other story. and Safety that offers builders of the overall permitting process another story, Canter said. Funds removed when notified, but would Those palm fronds can be danger- and homeowners a variety of pre- by offering consumer protection dried up for maintenance, and with like to see more done, such as trim- ous when the wind blows,” Canter approved ADU building plans from contractor abuses, direct them so did the grass and bushes on ming the palm trees along Fairfax said. “We want to do our part, but and designs to allow for faster access to architecture firms who the median. After being at the center Avenue. we can’t do everything.” and less expensive permitting. have secured approved plans and of protests last summer, graffiti “Every day, Los Angeles and flexible designs that will work remained and trash had gotten so our residents tackle our greatest for most residentially zoned bad, Canter organized a cleanup challenges with creativity, inno- properties. effort among the district’s business vation, resilience and an immea- The ADU standard plans – owners last September. surable can-do spirit,” Garcetti which build off an existing “I figured, if you want something said. “This program is about LADBS Standard Plan for swim- done, you have to do it yourself,” making ADUs more accessible, ming pools, stairwells and other Canter said. “You want something more affordable and more beauti- design features – are designed to cleaned, you clean it yourself.” ful – and making them part of the accommodate a range of home- In that same spirit, Canter also blueprint of our efforts to tackle owner needs, from small studios reached out to other sources for our housing crunch and create to larger, two-story layouts. help. She was connected with more affordable communities Another eight designs from four Hackman Capital Partners, owner citywide.” additional firms are pending of Television City, which has spent In midst of L.A.’s current approval, giving the program a approximately $200,000 during the housing crisis, ADUs – common- total of 10 local firms within the past year on improvements in the ly known as granny flats – have L.A. region. The program is open surrounding community. Canter become critical to the city’s abil- to all architects, contractors and said Hackman gave the FBA ity to expand and diversify the other firms able to meet the pro- $10,000 to renovate the median, supply of housing, Garcetti said. gram’s basic requirements. which was recently relandscaped Since updates to state law mak- “The Standard Plan Program and beautified. ing it easier to build ADUs took will dramatically streamline the “No one had done anything with effect in 2017, ADUs now com- process for homeowners of that median for the last five years,” prise 22% of newly-permitted selecting and getting an ADU Canter said. “The people who own housing units. design approved by LADBS Television City gave us the money photo by Cameron Kiszla After a year of development while at the same time support- to fix it up. I hired a gardener and The median in Fairfax Avenue near Melrose Avenue was replanted and and a seven-month pilot phase, ing the work of Los Angeles my brother, Marc, fixed the sprin- its sprinklers were fixed. the ADU Standard Plan Program architects and extending the klers. We just did what needed to be gives homeowners access to 20 city’s rich tradition of innovation done to make it beautiful again.” pre-approved design options in residential architecture,” said Canter said in exchange for from 10 different firms. By Christopher Hawthorne, chief receiving the $330,000 grant nearly choosing from one of the pre- design officer for the city of Los 25 years ago, the FBA agreed to approved layouts, homeowners Angeles. maintain the median in perpetuity. can now reduce the LADBS plan For information, visit That agreement precludes the city check review process from four ladbs.org/adu/standard-plan-pro- from performing maintenance and to six weeks to as little as one gram. makes it the FBA’s responsibility, she said. Korean Literature Society of Canter praised Television City America (KLSA) and Hackman Capital Partners for their generosity and desire to Councilmen seek accountability improve the community. She said it has provided a spark that she hopes will lead to more entities helping on city’s carbon impacts with other projects. Los Angeles City Councilman doing business in California and “They were wonderful. We Paul Koretz, 5th District, introduced grossing over $1 billion annually to developed a relationship and with commemorating LA Riots 1992 to bring about ethnic a motion on March 3 asking the Los disclose their greenhouse gas emis- their help, we were able to get it Angeles Bureau of Sanitation and sions and set science-based targets done,” Canter added. harmony and deeper understanding Chief Legislative Analyst, among to reduce those emissions. Zach Sokoloff, vice president- upon diverse cultures in our community. other city departments, to report “I’m proud to support Senator asset manager for Television City, ENTRY PERIOD: back on the feasibility of developing Weiner’s innovative efforts,” Koretz said they were happy to help. or procuring artificial intelligence said. “Ninety percent of the S&P “Jacqueline [Canter] is such a technology to provide a more accu- 500 released sustainability reports in positive force in the community and rate accounting of the city’s carbon 2019, but those reports are often too we admire her vision and dedication footprint, as well as regular report- little, too late. Large corporations to the Beverly-Fairfax District,” ing and public disclosure of the carry an immense carbon footprint, Sokoloff said. “This landscaping Categories: Prizes: First place $1,000(1) city’s organization-wide greenhouse and if they’re going to make head- project offers a glimpse into what a gas emissions. way on reducing emissions, they beautified and improved Fairfax poetry, essay, novel Second place $500(1) The motion was introduced in need to more effectively count and Avenue can look like thanks to local Language: English, Korean Third place $200(4) concert with the passage of a reso- report those impacts. ... If we’re leaders like Jackie.” Winner announcement: Theme: anything related to lution introduced by Koretz and going to take our carbon reduction Canter said she is trying to revive August 31, 2021 Councilman Kevin de León, 14th goals seriously, and make a real dif- interest in the FBA, which has April 29, 1992, Send Submissions: District, in support of state Senate ference in the lives of frontline com- dwindled in membership, and hopes Bill 260 by state Sen. Scott Wiener munities near LAX and the Port of to unite business owners more with a message of [email protected] (D-San Francisco). If the bill is Los Angeles, we need a better, more closely to continue making the area hope and harmony For more information email signed into law, it would be the first consistent and more transparent better. She credited the office of [email protected], Jiyoung Park in the country to require companies accounting of our emissions.” Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th Eligibility: All ages (Manager, Literary Events) Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 11, 2021

not come, whether they wrote or tentious, with allegations that did not write, did not enter into the opposing sides have illegally cam- Mid City West election divided into two slates determination,” she said. “This paigned, stolen website URLs, con- n Progressive, munity. Avenue between Fairfax and community is really, really discon- tacted each others’ employers and The Mid City West Progressive Highland avenues with wider side- nected from this progressive regime questioned the legitimacy of candi- Community First slates Slate, which currently makes up walks, street lights and curb-level board that has evolved over the last dates. face off; ballots due nearly the whole council, is advo- bike lanes. six years that is something so far “We’re all volunteers, we may back by March 16 cating for key policy positions, Gallen, meanwhile, cited a “con- afield from what it’s published pur- have different visions for what’s including promoting social and sistent pattern” of progressive can- pose is.” best for our community, but it does BY JUSTIN SAYERS racial equity; accessibility in the didates going against the wills of The campaigning between the region, whether it’s alternative the public and the neighborhoods two slates has at times turned con- See MCWCC page 21 Elections for the first batch of modes of transportation or safe they represent. She said a notable Los Angeles Neighborhood streets with vehicles; and address- example was the Mirabel project, Councils, including the Mid City ing homelessness. which was approved by the Mid West Community Council, are Michael Schneider, a candidate City West Community Council heading into their final stretch this for the business seat and a current despite objections from many com- Notable quotes week, with ballots due by Tuesday, representative in Zone 2, said that munity members. “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that ringeth March 16. the goal of the slate is to “maintain “It has created the impression good tidings, that publisheth peace.” The Neighborhood Councils, a Mid City West level of progres- over time consistently that the deci- which are overseen by the siveness,” as he feels that other sion had already been made and The Holy Bible Department of Neighborhood neighborhood councils are “not whether the neighbors came or did Isaiah Empowerment, were created to always the most progressive places serve as advisory bodies to allow on Earth.” volunteers to advocate for their “It’s hugely important. communities to elected officials on Politicians in this town usually look issues like development, homeless- to neighborhood councils for guid- ness and emergency preparedness. ance,” he said. “They often will go More than 70 candidates are run- along with what the neighborhood ning for the Mid City West Council, council wants or not go along with which represents areas including what they don’t want.” Park La Brea, Melrose, Beverly The Mid City West Community Grove and Miracle Mile. The 35 First Slate was formed as a seats are broken into six categories: response to what stakeholders felt three homeowner representatives, was the progressive members act- five renter representatives, six non- ing outside their elected duties, profit representatives, six business according to Barbara Gallen, who is representatives, seven geographic running for reelection for her Zone zone representatives and eight at- 6 seat. large representatives. She said that the board is current- Zone representatives must live ly dominated by individuals who within the boundaries of the zone in call themselves progressives – with which they are running, while the her and two or three other members other 28 seats are open to stake- being an exception – and that they holders, or those “who live, work or “very consistently vote against the own real property in the neighbor- neighborhood that will be impacted hood and also to those who declare by their decision.” a stake in the neighborhood as a “We don’t exist as a neighbor- community interest stakeholder, hood council to promote our per- defined as a person who affirms a sonal vision of Los Angeles,” she substantial and ongoing participa- said. “We are not in higher office. tion within the neighborhood coun- We are not running for governor. cil’s boundaries and who are at least We are not even running for City 18 years old.” Council at the level. We are running Unlike previous years, all ballots to play the role that is advertised. … will solely be conducted by mail, It’s our job to turn on the micro- with the final registration date phone and amplify that voice to the Tuesday, March 11. Ballots must be city. It’s not our job to set that agen- postmarked by election day and da.” received within three business days Schneider cited examples of what to count. The first set of unofficial the progressive slate hopes to results is tentatively scheduled for accomplish, including expanding March 23. Ballots can be dropped the Safe Streets program, an effort off starting Friday, March 12, at 9 to put up signage around residential a.m. at the Fairfax Branch Library, neighborhoods to promote slower 161 S. Gardner St., until Tuesday, driving, and said it’s their goal to March 18, at 8 p.m. make that program permanent. Almost all of this year’s candi- He said that it’s been sometimes dates for the Mid City West tough working with elected offi- Community Council have lumped cials to advocate for their priorities, themselves into a pair of slates, one with the most notable example focused on promoting progressive being Councilman Paul Koretz’s issues, while the other focused on rejection of Uplift Melrose, a plan amplifying the voices of the com- that would have redone Melrose

map courtesy of Mid City West Community Council Voting for the Mid City West Community Council is open until Tuesday, March 16. 8 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Proposed memorial in West Hollywood City trains public in fight would honor LGBTQ+ suicide victims against human trafficking n The city of West Hollywood survivorship, education and ser- City starts process invites community members to vice to others. of installing tribute attend a free virtual educational The Department of Homeland training session on human traf- Security defines human trafficking at Laurel Park ficking on Tuesday, March 23, as “modern-day slavery [that] By Justin sayers from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., via Zoom. involves the use of force, fraud or The goal of the Human coercion to obtain some type of The West Hollywood City Trafficking Community Training labor or commercial sex act.” Council tentatively approved the is to teach participants how to People of all genders, ages, races installation of a memorial com- support and advocate for victims. and socioeconomic statuses can memorating lives lost to suicide in “As important as it is to con- become victims of human traffick- the LGBTQ+ community, with duct training among our public ing. Those who are already in vul- hopes to finalize the memorial and safety personnel, it is just as criti- nerable situations, including open it in September, which is cal to educate and raise awareness migrants and refugees, homeless Suicide Prevention Awareness among our city’s commissioners, LGBTQ youth, women and girls, Month. advisory board members and the and children in poverty are more The memorial, which was community at large,” West likely to be targeted. In addition to brought forth in a motion by Mayor Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore sex trafficking, forced labor and Lindsey Horvath and Councilman photo by Justin Sayers Lauren Meister said. “Being able domestic servitude are forms of John Erickson, would serve as a Laurel Park was suggested as a potential space for a West Hollywood to recognize the signs of human human trafficking. tribute to LGBTQ+ people, who are memorial for LGBTQ+ suicide victims due to its quiet, meditative location. trafficking is the first step to com- According to the Polaris at a disproportionate risk for sui- batting human trafficking.” Project, more than 25 million cide, according to city staff. “Human trafficking is a crisis people are trafficked worldwide, In a memo explaining the propos- out to the public and mental health services – mental health and suicide throughout the world. Hundreds of and California is one of the al, city staff pointed to a 2015 study professionals to provide input about prevention,” D’Amico said. thousands of victims are trafficked largest states where human traf- that showed that LGBTQ+ people any potential issues before a final Councilwoman Sepi Shyne sug- in the United States,” added West ficking occurs in the United are four times more likely to attempt approval. gested adding the National Suicide Hollywood Councilmember Sepi States. The COVID-19 pandemic suicide than heterosexual people, “A memorial is usually to the Prevention Lifeline number, as well Shyne. “This training provides our has also intensified the scope and while 43% of members of the trans- dead from events that have passed, as the number for the community and city officials with impact of human trafficking. The gender community, specifically, not to an ongoing crisis in which TrevorLifeline, an initiative of the the crucial tools needed to join the National Human Trafficking have attempted suicide in their life- self-harm is the cause and that’s Trevor Project, a West Hollywood- fight against human trafficking. Hotline has experienced a 40% time. Additionally, those numbers what kind of troubling me a little based organization that provides cri- We need to know what to look for increase in emergency calls dur- are higher for LGTBQ+ youth. bit,” he said. “It’s not a memorial to sis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth. in order to see something and say ing the past year. “Our hope was to have it in have to not yet tried or completed “I think it will be helpful to get something.” For information about the train- September because there is a nation- suicide and if we install it, that’s that information to anyone who may The training will be led by ing, call West Hollywood Event al recognition day – that could be kind of what it becomes – a memo- be there that may need that info Dawn Schiller, an expert sur- Services Coordinator Kerry the date for installation,” Horvath rial to future suicide completions.” because they do save lives,” Shyne vivor-leader in the anti-traffick- McCormack at (323)848-6385 or said, referring to Sept. 10, which is The motion additionally directs said. ing, domestic violence and sexu- email [email protected]. designated as World Suicide staff to gather feedback from the Councilwoman Lauren Meister al assault movements who has To preregister, visit zoom.us/webi- Prevention Day. city’s Public Facilities Commission, was supportive of the suggestions. previously provided training for nar/register/WN_NHNZ8sA_Q2 While the item was passed unan- Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board “I do think that it would be a good the city. Schiller offers insight on G789u9pkMpKQ. imously by the council during the and the Transgender Advisory idea to go to some organizations that March 1 meeting, some council Board for appropriate design and specialize in this and if they do think members expressed concern that the location for the memorial. that this is the right way to go – ask memorial could influence people to He asked the council to obtain them what it would look like, that attempt suicide. written support from the outside would be helpful,” she said. Make their Birthday Special! Councilman John D’Amico, who organizations for the memorial The council’s vote approved the noted that he personally knows five before final approval. use of $7,500 from funds in the members of the LGTBQ+ commu- “I want to make sure we have city’s special council programs Brighten up Birthdays nity who have died by suicide, some engagement from our social account for the purchase and instal- requested that the council also reach service agencies that provide these lation of the memorial. with Balloons!

Hollywood chamber presents honors at annual gala P Drive-by Parties The Hollywood Chamber of executive committee and the board Commerce has navigated these Commerce will honor actress and of directors. unprecedented times and overcame P Backyard Family singer Rita Wilson with a Lifetime The chamber will also present the the challenges we all faced this year Achievement Award at the cham- inaugural Tom LaBonge with the support, dedication and ber’s virtual 2021 Installation Gala Community Spirit Award to Pink’s leadership of our board of direc- Gatherings on Thursday, March 18. The Hot Dogs, the Excellence in tors,” Ghadban said. “Our board evening will begin with a network- Business Award to AT&T, the has exemplified the definition of ing reception at 6 p.m., and the Excellence in Leadership Award to community leadership and has main program at 6:30 p.m. Star Tomlinson, of The Drain helped the chamber achieve many The gala is a trifecta celebration Company; the Excellence in of its strategic goals this year in honoring the chamber’s 100th Service Award to the Hollywood spite of the pandemic. As president anniversary and the Hollywood Historic Trust; the Board Chair and CEO, I am proud and honored Walk of Fame’s 60th anniversary, Award to Mark Echeverria, of the to work alongside our incoming as well as new members of the Musso and Frank Grill; and the board and lead the Hollywood board. Business leader Nicole President’s Award to Matt Fritch, of Chamber of Commerce into the Mihalka will be the chairwoman of the MBS Group. next 100 years.” the chamber’s board for 2021-22. The gala will be hosted by Admission is $50 for chamber Los Angeles City Councilman Hollywood Chamber of Commerce members, $75 for nonmembers. Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, will president and CEO Rana Ghadban. For reservations, visit hollywood- acknowledge the newly installed “The Hollywood Chamber of chamber.net.

LADWP seeks input on water service master plan The Los Angeles Department of for the next 25 years. The draft 2020 Commissioners in May. After it is 10% off all merchandise Water and Power is hosting a virtual UWMP calls for reducing the city’s adopted by the board, LADWP will in the storewith this coupon! public hearing on the draft 2020 reliance on purchased, imported submit the 2020 UWMP to the state discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded Urban Water Management Plan on water supplies by building resilient, Department of Water Resources by Saturday, March 13, at 10 a.m. to sustainable local water systems July 1. Public comment received provide an opportunity for the pub- through groundwater recharge, from the public hearing will be con- lic to review and provide input. The stormwater capture, additional con- sidered in the preparation of the public comment period ends on servation and maximized water UWMP update. The draft 2020 April 13. recycling. UWMP can be viewed at The UWMP will serve as the The final 2020 UWMP is expect- ladwp.com/uwmp. Public com- city’s master plan for reliable water ed to be presented to the LADWP ments can also be submitted by supply and resources management Board of Water and Power emailing [email protected]. 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) • (323)467-7124 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 11, 2021 Pink’s and ‘Mr. Los Angeles’ come together again n New hot dog honors the late Councilman Tom LaBonge

By edwin folven

Pink’s Hot Dogs on La Brea Avenue was a favorite stop for for- mer Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge, who frequently vis- ited the stand for a bite to eat and the unique atmosphere at an iconic

photo by Edwin Folven business in the City of Angels. Now, Pink’s Hot Dogs and Work has been occurring in the intersection of Wilshire and San LaBonge, who passed away on Jan. Vicente boulevards, which will be closed this weekend for street 7, will be linked forever after the restoration. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce photo courtesy of Richard Pink announced that Pink’s will receive Customers line up at Pink’s Hot Dog’s on La Brea Avenue. the inaugural Tom LaBonge Community Spirit Award at the Subway work expands near chamber’s annual Installation Gala associated with Tom LaBonge and added. at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 18. the chamber.” “Tom represented the hope and The award was created to acknowl- Before it was announced this the opportunity and the pride of our edge a chamber member who has week that Pink’s Hot Dogs will city,” Pink said. “We had to repre- Wilshire and La Cienega shared their spirit for the communi- receive the award, Pink decided to sent him with a hot dog because of Metro has provided updates on impacts of construction. Each ty and embodies values for which create a special hot dog in tribute to all the good he did for Los Angeles, upcoming Purple Line Extension pole and instrument will be in LaBonge stood, including family, LaBonge that will be on the perma- and I needed something that was as subway construction in March place for approximately one community and dedication. The nent menu beginning at noon on big as his personality. To me, Tom including work around the future month before being removed and affable former councilman for the March 12. The Mr. Los Angeles was always the big dog at Pink’s.” Wilshire/La Cienega subway sta- relocated. The poles will be 4th District, who left office in 2015, Tom LaBonge Hot Dog is a Polish LaBonge joins a long list of tion. installed on Brighton Way, was known to many as “Mr. Los sausage topped with sauteed onions celebrities and famous visitors to At the intersection of Wilshire Wilshire and Charleville boule- Angeles” for his tireless love for the and mushrooms, bacon and nacho have a hot dog at Pink’s named and La Cienega boulevards, crews vards, and Young, Lasky, Moreno, city. cheese. The hot dog is $8.95 and all after them, including Marlon will be restoring street surfaces on Spalding, Linden, Swall, “It was a wonderful surprise. The proceeds from its sale from March Brando, Gustavo Dudamel, Emeril Saturday and Sunday, March 14 Wetherly, Oakhurst, Bedford, award is fabulous,” said Richard 12-14 will be donated to the Tom Legasse, Martha Stewart, Giada De and 15. The construction will Canon, Beverly and Doheny dri- Pink, who operates the stand with LaBonge Griffith Park Memorial Laurentiis, Carl Reiner, Patt require the use of paving equip- ves. his wife, Gloria, and sister, Beverly Fund. Morrison and Huell Howser. ment and a full closure of the Farther east, work also contin- Pink-Wolfe. “To be associated with Pink said the hot dog honors one Pink’s Hot Dogs is located at 709 intersection. Work hours are from ues in and around staging yards Tom LaBonge and the first award of Los Angeles’s greatest cheer- N. La Brea Ave. For information, 5 a.m. on March 14 through 9 near Wilshire/Fairfax, Wilshire/La to recognize his spirit in L.A. is leaders. LaBonge usually stopped call (323)931-4223, or visit p.m. on March 15. Brea and Wilshire/Western. Two wonderful. We are so proud to be by the stand twice a week, he pinkshollywood.com. Construction on underground lanes remain open in each direc- appendage structures such as tion on Wilshire Boulevard entrances and exits, passageways between San Diego Way and and utility rooms adjacent to the Spaulding Avenue. Intermittent Wilshire/La Cienega subway sta- closures of Wilshire Boulevard tion will also begin on March 13 may also occur on weekends and continue through October between Highland and La Brea Celebrate Pi Day! 2022. A K-rail work zone will be avenues. located on the north side of Lane reductions on Wilshire Wilshire Boulevard between San Boulevard also remain in place A Whole Pie for $13.14 Or a Slice for $3.14 Vicente Boulevard and a point near Rimpau and Plymouth boule- Available for Dine-In or Pick Up mid-block between Gale and vards. Wilshire Boulevard has Hamilton drives. The work will been reduced to two lanes in each include excavation, material direction between June Street and delivery, hauling and construc- Muirfield Road, and Windsor and tion. Wilshire Boulevard will be Plymouth boulevards. reduced to two lanes in each The first section of the Purple direction between San Vicente Line Extension project between and La Cienega boulevards. Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/La Peach Metro is continuing with the Cienega is scheduled for comple- installation of geotechnical instru- tion in 2023. Cherry ments in March along Wilshire For questions and concerns, call Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The the 24-hour project hotline at Starwberry equipment atop the temporary (213)922-6934, email the project Key Lime poles monitor ground movement, team at [email protected], settlement and other geological or visit metro.net. Apple Pecan Peachberry City looks at more diversity in hiring Blueberry The Los Angeles Board of and Bridge to Jobs program. It will Public Works has unanimously test partnership models for recruit- Lemon approved the launch of a new pilot ment, hiring, training, mentoring demonstration program focused on and civil service to expand oppor- Meringue creating career paths for workers in tunities in city employment for Chocolate Available disadvantaged communities. workers from local disadvantaged Pies Baked at this price This effort aligns with executive and low-income communities. Cream directives by Mayor Eric Garcetti Specifically, the board called Fresh Daily! on March 14 ! focused on workforce development upon Good to report back with the and equity, including a recent framework of the Workforce directive focused on racial equity Equity Demonstration Project in city government. including input from community The Workforce Equity stakeholders. Demonstration program will be co- “As the economy recovers – and designed by community groups, we begin hiring again – we will labor organizations and city leader- need to urgently fill hundreds of ship from elected offices, depart- critical positions in order to main- ments and bureaus, in conjunction tain and enhance the integrity of with the board and Department of our infrastructure and fulfill the Public Works. The goal will be to mission of this department,” Good develop a program that builds upon added. In the Original Farmers Market • 3rd & Fairfax the success and lessons learned in For information, visit bpw.lac- Follow Us! the Citywide Targeted Local Hire ity.org. (323)933-8446 • (323)933-8447 @duparsfm 10 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Empty storefronts could become housing n Seven-story building units, of which 10-11 will be area. affordable, according to the appli- According to the application, the proposed for Sunset cation. existing structures – which includes and Gordon “The anticipated unit mix for the the former sites of a liquor store and entire project is 32 studios, 39 one- hair salon and 15 housing units that By Cameron Kiszla bedrooms and 39 two-bedrooms,” have been vacant since 2017 – will the developer wrote in the applica- be demolished to make way for the A seven-story, mixed-use build- tion documents. 80-foot-tall building. ing could be coming to the corner The units, located on the fourth to “Tenant(s) for the ground floor of Sunset Boulevard and Gordon seventh floors, will be “oriented and any potential tenant layout will Street in Hollywood, plans filed around a large central courtyard be determined at a later date,” the with the city of Los Angeles show. providing natural light and fresh air developer wrote. The project at 6001-6023 W. to the interior of the building,” the The developer highlighted how Sunset Blvd. was proposed by a developer added. In total, the pro- this project will mesh with the photo by Cameron Kiszla limited liability corporation named ject comprises more than 101,000 neighborhood, “an internationally The existing structures on the site at Sunset and Gordon are expected after the site’s address – 6007 square feet of floor area. recognized commercial corridor, to be demolished. Sunset – whose vice president is The site stretches a full block on and home to various music and listed on the application as Shaul Sunset Boulevard, from La Baig television studios and theaters,” Kuba, co-founder and principal of Avenue to the west to Gordon including Sunset Gower Studios, “Once constructed, the project’s pletes their evaluation of the pro- CIM Group. Requests for comment Street to the east, and includes near- located only a block away. height and massing will fit seam- ject’s application before taking a from Kuba and the project’s listed ly 15,000 square feet of commercial The taller building will also fit in lessly within the Sunset position.” representative, Michael Gonzales area on the ground floor and 239 with a 16-story office building Boulevard’s landscape,” the devel- “In the past, the council member of Gonzales Law Group, were not parking spaces located in a multi- under construction at 5901 Sunset oper said. has been supportive of other mixed- returned before press time. story garage that contains a subter- Blvd and the 22-story Sunset Tony Arranaga, a spokesman for use projects along Sunset Plans were submitted to Los ranean floor, a ground floor and the Gordon tower, another CIM Group Los Angeles City Councilman Boulevard that have increased the Angeles City Planning last month, building’s second and third floors. project located across the street Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, said amount of covenanted affordable and if the project is approved as In total, the project comprises more from the new project site, the devel- O’Farrell “will wait until the housing and employment opportu- proposed, it will comprise 110 than 101,000 square feet of floor oper added. Department of City Planning com- nities,” Arranaga added.

organization’s life saving mission, Beverly Hills City Hall Municipal all who come to give between Gallery at 455 N. Rexford Dr., Blood donation sites available in Beverly Hills, Hollywood March 15-26 will receive an exclu- Room 220, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Despite the COVID-19 pandem- U.S. last month, the organization visiting redcrossblood.org, calling sive Red Cross t-shirt, while sup- March 25. ic, the need for blood never added. 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- plies last. Each Red Cross blood drive and stopped, and the American Red More donors, especially those 2767) or enabling the blood donor The Red Cross is testing blood, donation center follows the highest Cross urges individuals who are with type O blood, are needed now skill on any Alexa Echo device. platelet and plasma donations for standards of safety and infection healthy to make an appointment to to ensure that patients have lifesav- March is Red Cross Month, and COVID-19 antibodies. control, and additional precautions donate blood. ing blood products available for the Red Cross is celebrating blood, Upcoming blood donation – including temperature checks, The blood supply continues to emergencies and everyday medical platelet and plasma donors for step- opportunities include the physical distancing and face cover- face challenges from the ongoing treatments. Schedule a blood dona- ping up to meet the constant need Hollywood Pantages Theatre at ings for donors and staff – have pandemic and extreme winter tion appointment by downloading for blood amid the pandemic. In 6233 Hollywood Blvd. from 10 been implemented. For informa- weather that impacted much of the the Red Cross Blood Donor App, thanks for being a vital part of the a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 and the tion, visit redcrossblood.org, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 11, 2021 Free COVID-19 testing site City ramps up vaccination effort at seven sites Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that city COVID-19 vaccination opens in Plummer Park sites ramped up first dose appoint- Los Angeles County is expand- general population. People com- ments and will have administered ing its free COVID-19 testing ing to be vaccinated will be asked 88,000 shots this week across seven sites to include a location in the to verify they are in an eligible permanent locations and eight city of West Hollywood. group. mobile clinics by March 12. The Los Angeles County Residents in all eligible groups “Vaccines are our ticket to ending COVID-19 West Hollywood test- may visit vaccinatelacounty.com the pandemic, saving lives, rebuild- ing site will be open each week to schedule appointments. ing our communities and delivering from Tuesday through Saturday Residents who do not have com- hope for a healthier future,” Garcetti from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at puter access may call (833)540- said “We still have a long way to go Plummer Park, which is located 0473 between 8 a.m. and 8:30 to safely and swiftly vaccinate as at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. The p.m. for assistance. many Angelenos as possible, and a testing site is adjacent to the Last month, West Hollywood larger, steadier supply of doses this Community Center in the south hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine week means we can bring relief to parking lot. Tests are being Panel Discussion, which can be more seniors, frontline and essential administered by Fulgent viewed at workers, and anyone eligible to photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office Genetics. Although walk-ins are youtube.com/watch?v=KgxMx7 receive a vaccine in our city.” City sites are ramping up to vaccinate tens of thousands of people. welcome, it is strongly encour- Lk1Ho. Last week, the city of Los aged that those interested in get- While the vaccine stops people Angeles administered 86,777 doses ting a test pre-register for an from getting sick, it is not yet and surpassed the milestone of a appointment at la.fulgentgenet- clear if it stops people from half-million total doses adminis- weeks, at least until April. first dose at a city site. All patients ics.com; people getting tests spreading COVID-19 to other tered. This week’s expected supply Another delivery of 7,000 doses who received a first dose through should bring ID and confirmation people. It is also not yet known will enable city sites to offer nearly from Pfizer will be administered March 2 should have received an number to the appointment. how long people will be immune. 68,000 first dose appointments, through the city’s Mobile Outreach auto-booked second dose appoint- The Los Angeles County So, everyone must still wear a along with 20,000 second dose for Vaccine Equity program this ment with details sent by email or Department of Public Health has face covering, maintain physical appointments. week. An additional mobile unit has text. First dose appointments are developed a detailed website area distance and avoid gathering out- Shipments included 54,000 doses been added to a rotation of eight available by visiting with information about testing, side of immediate households. of the Moderna vaccine and 25,000 mobile vaccination teams serving coronavirus.lacity.org/vaxappoint- including a three-minute FDA To ensure that people at higher doses from Johnson & Johnson, dis- vulnerable communities in South ment. video, at risk of transmission and illness tributed at San Fernando Park, L.A., East L.A. and the San publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/nc are vaccinated first, Los Angeles Hansen Dam, Crenshaw Christian Fernando Valley. Through targeted, orona2019/covidtests. L.A. County has established a phased Center, Lincoln Park, Pierce community-based outreach, the County Public Health also offers system. For information, visit College, USC University Park and MOVE program has administered guidance about what to do if you publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/nc Dodger Stadium. This week’s over 16,000 doses since its launch. test positive for COVID-19 at orona2019/covidvaccinedistribu- Johnson & Johnson delivery was an Over 90% of those vaccinated at publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/nc tion. For answers to frequently outlier, as the city does not expect to city mobile clinics have been people orona2019/covidtests/#what-to- asked questions from L.A. receive more of the single dose vac- of color. do-next. County Public Health, visit.pub- cine for a few weeks. Additionally, The city has started auto-booking In addition to testing, getting lichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Cor the city expects the supply of all second dose appointments weeks vaccinated when eligible will onavirus/docs/about/FAQ- vaccines will be lower in future ahead for anyone who received their help stem the spread of COVID- Vaccine.pdf. 19 and its variants. Los Angeles The State of California County continues to urge Department of Public Health has, patience as it works to expand additionally, established an online WeHo presents series exploring capacity and supply of vaccines, tool called MyTurn to assist all which is currently limited. The Californians in finding out when vaccine will be offered to differ- they are eligible for vaccination. works by lesbian authors ent groups of people at different Visit myturn.ca.gov and answer a times. When enough vaccines are few brief questions to determine The city of West Hollywood’s Pre-register on Zoom in advance available, it will be offered to the eligibility. Lesbian Speakers Series will cele- at zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoc- brate Women’s History Month with a 2hrzsvG9NwIHPrEGSb8Qr7lZwH panel discussion titled “Reviving the SQFZ. Participants who are regis- Revolution: Empowered Lesbians tered will receive a link to the free Grants awarded to nonprofits and Queer Women of Color Discuss virtual event. Their Written Works” on Thursday, The city of West Hollywood’s March 18, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Lesbian Speakers Series features free serving vulnerable communities Celebrating the diverse experi- talks, performances, films and read- ences of women, the event will fea- ings. Dignity Health-California Amanecer Services to support the ture moderator Suzette Zazueta and The series is cosponsored by the Hospital Medical Center recently work around homelessness, mental authors Jewelle Gomez, C.B. Lee, Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Audre awarded $159,000 to three non- health and domestic abuse.” Vero’nica Reyes and Alicia Vogl Lorde Health Program and Mazer profit organizations making a dif- For information, visit dignity- Saenz. Lesbian Archives. ference in underserved communi- health.org. A Q&A session follows the dis- For information, visit ties by addressing homelessness, cussion. weho.org/lss. people experiencing mental health issues and domestic abuse. The Salvation Army California South Division received the grant to support the Zahn Memorial Letters to the Editor Center and Lily’s Place for Homeless Families, which provides for the “creative” office space pro- be responsible for cleaning up the assistance in locating and securing Lots 12 and 13 project posed for the old rail right-of-way toxic soils that are a leftover from permanent housing solutions. The in Beverly Hills doesn’t near City Hall (Lots 12 and 13 in decades of use as a [railroad] trans- Downtown Women’s Center was Beverly Hills). This linguine- portation corridor. awarded the grant for its mental and pass the test shaped spit of land running from Now, lest you want to paint me as physical health support program, Beverly Boulevard to City Hall one of the people who default to which assists women experiencing Re “BH residents divided on 11 between Santa Monica [Boulevard] “no,” let me say this: I actually homelessness. The Amanecer proposed office buildings,” Feb. 11 and Civic Center [Drive] is going to think that the project for the Community Counseling Services issue be the place where these new office MTR/Brooks Brothers site is not received a grant to provide services buildings will be built. It is at best bad at all and that the for domestic abuse victims. I always love it when a developer three car lengths wide, but we are Hilton/Robinson’s project, while “Through our annual shows a rendering of their new pro- asked to believe that there is ample not what I would put on my wish Community Health Grant Program, ject. Shiny, happy people on the room in that space for buildings, list, is not totally inappropriate for we are better able to partner with streets seemingly thrilled at the offices, parking and green space, that site. I just wish that once, just organizations that help meet the opportunity to enter the shiny, that the project will not loom over once, a developer would come to critical needs of our community,” happy new buildings. Santa Monica Boulevard like a wall this community of informed and CHMC president Alina Moran said. If you look closely at the render- nor will it make Civic Center Drive savvy people with honest render- “This year’s decision for our com- ings, however, you can note the look like Columbus Avenue. We are ings and site plans and let the actual munity grant partners was harder artistic license (cynics would say told that the developers will gener- project succeed or fail on its merits. than ever, as Dignity Health real- “visual trickery”) in the pictures. ously deed to the city the parcel east As Judge Judy is fond of saying, izes how many meaningful organi- The shiny, happy people seem to be of the one they wish to develop “Don’t pee on my leg and tell me zations are struggling through the about 8 feet tall while the buildings (currently also zoned only for trans- it’s raining.” pandemic. We are grateful to be are made to seem innocuous and portation and useless to them with- partnering with Salvation Army, small. We’ve seen it before and we out a zoning change) without men- Tom Pease Downtown Women’s Center and are seeing it again in the renderings tioning whether they or the city will West Hollywood 12 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 5600 block of Sunset at petty theft in the 1200 block of pickpocketed a victim near the cor- 5:40 p.m. Gordon at 10 p.m. ner of Hollywood and Orange. OLICE LOTTER P B At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect March 3 An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim near the corner petty theft in the 6100 block of of Saint Andrews and Virginia. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 8 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the pect committed a burglary in the areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 1300 block of N. Wilton. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb 28 and March 6. The information was compiled from tim near the corner of Sunset and burglarized a vehicle parked in the crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Orange at 11:20 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 800 block of S. Western. Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los cle parked in the 1700 block of N. Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- March 1 Orchid at 10:35 a.m. March 5 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 4:57 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2:45 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner committed a petty theft in the 800 assaulted a victim in the 7200 Beverly Hills Police March 2 of Sycamore and Sunset. block of S. Western. block of Hollywood.

Department An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked in the 600 block of cle parked in the 6300 block of tim in the 6500 block of Hollywood cle parked near the corner of Feb. 28 Almont at 6:40 p.m. Third at 11:15 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. Waring and Highland at 5 a.m.

At 5:40 p.m., a vandalism incident At 10:29 p.m., an unknown sus- At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- At 11:55 a.m., an unknown sus- At 7:06 a.m., an unknown suspect was reported in the 100 block of S. pect committed a burglary in the pect assaulted a victim in the 6800 pect assaulted a victim in the 6400 committed a petty theft in the 6200 Camden. 8500 block of Santa Monica. block of Hollywood. block of Hollywood. block of Hollywood.

March 1 March 3 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- burglary in the 300 block of S. cle parked in the 5300 block of tim in the 900 block of N. At 1:11 a.m., an arson fire was At 5:47 a.m., an unknown suspect Crescent Heights at 2 p.m. Santa Monica at 2 p.m. Sycamore at 7:17 a.m. reported in the 400 block of N. committed a burglary in the 900 Crescent. block of N. Gardner. At 5:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:55 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner committed a petty theft in the 1000 committed a petty theft in the 5400 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of Western and Third. block of Wilcox. block of Wilshire. petty theft in the 100 block of S. tim in the 7900 block of Norton at Camden at 8 a.m. 6:28 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 5200 block of vehicle parked near the corner of victim near the corner of Seventh At 3:16 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 5:30 p.m. Western and Lemon Grove at 8 and Western at 9:45 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the p.m. block of S. Camden. 8400 block of Sunset. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 600 At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspect pect robbed a victim in the 6600 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a block of Cloverdale. stole a vehicle parked in the 7900 block of Sunset. vehicle parked near the corner of burglary in the 1200 block of N. block of Beverly. Civic Center and Oakhurst at 4 Crescent Heights at 1:25 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- p.m. cle parked in the 1000 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a tim near the corner of Fernwood At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Corning at 8 p.m. petty theft in the 1500 block of and Western at 2 p.m. March 2 committed a grand theft in the 500 Serrano at 9 p.m. block of N. Sweetzer. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:12 a.m., an unknown sus- stole a vehicle parked in the 400 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 5800 pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- block of S. Cochran. stole a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Harold. 9600 block of Santa Monica. cle parked in the 900 block of N. block of S. Alta Vista. Curson at 6:40 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- March 3 vehicle parked in the 300 block of March 4 tim in the 6000 block of Hollywood March 4 S. Holt at 11 p.m. at 6:40 p.m. At 3:27 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a burglary in the 300 At 12:37 a.m., an unknown sus- March 2 cle parked near the corner of Ninth At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Oakhurst. pect committed a burglary in the and Crenshaw at 12:01 a.m. committed a grand theft in the 900 block of N. Kings. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect 7600 block of Beverly.

An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 6700 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- burglary in the 700 block of N. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked in the tim near the corner of Hollywood Alpine at 6:30 p.m. tim in the 1000 block of N. La Brea 800 block of N. Hayworth. and Vine at 8:30 p.m. at 5:43 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a March 4 burglary in the 700 block of S. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Burnside at 7:30 a.m. cle parked in the 1500 block of N. At 11:04 a.m., an unknown sus- Crescent Heights at 9 a.m. committed a grand theft in the stole a vehicle parked in the 900 7600 block of Beverly. pect assaulted a victim near the block of S. Curson. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Rodeo and Santa stole a vehicle parked in the 1400 At 9:50 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Monica. March 5 bock of N. Vista. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 900 block of S. Highland. victim near the corner of Oxford An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect assaulted a and Wilshire at 8:25 p.m. tim in the 400 block of N. Canon at At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- victim near the corner of Sweetzer An unknown suspect committed a 2:09 p.m. pect robbed a victim in the 8200 and Waring at 2:30 p.m. petty theft in the 800 block of N. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. stole a vehicle parked near the Wilcox at 10 a.m. corner of Barton and Gower. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect March 5 Los Angeles Police committed a grand theft in the At 11:21 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4:29 p.m., a suspect was arrest- 6700 block of Leland. A petty theft pect committed a petty theft in the March 6

ed on suspicion of driving under Department was reported in the same area at 8500 block of Beverly. the influence of alcohol or drugs 8:44 p.m. At 2:45 a.m., an unknown suspect inb the 100 block of N. Elm. Feb. 28 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- assaulted a victim in the 6000 An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 5500 block of block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- petty theft in the 5000 block of Romaine at noon. burglary in the 8900 block of tim in the 5400 block of Santa Hollywood at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- tim near the corner of Fountain Wilshire at 4:30 p.m. Monica at 12:45 a.m. At 12:24 p.m., an unknown sus- and Western at 5:30 a.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near 8700 block of Beverly. At 9:05 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 8900 committed a petty theft in the 6100 the corner of Van Ness and Santa committed a grand theft near the block of Wilshire. block of Wilshire. Monica. An unknown suspect committed a corner of Oakwood and Stanley. burglary in the 1400 block of N.

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Poinsettia at 12:25 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a West Hollywood burglary in the 5500 block of petty theft in the 5600 block of At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 700 block of N. Hollywood at 4 a.m. Hollywood at 4:30 p.m. Sheriff’s Station stole a vehicle parked in the 5700 Hayworth at 11:30 a.m.

block of San Vicente. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Feb. 28 At noon, an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the stole a vehicle parked bear the An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 6800 corner of Franklin and Sycamore. corner of Ivar and Franklin. At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 5700 block of block of Hollywood.

committed a grand theft in the Lexington at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a 7600 block of Lexington. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5800 block of tim in the 6200 block of Hollywood At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6800 block of Sunset at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a at 2 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Hollywood at noon. victim in the 8500 block of Melrose 100 block of N. Croft. at 11:48 a.m. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the assaulted a victim in the 6200 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- stole a vehicle parked near the March 1 800 block of N. Stanley. block of Third. cle parked in the 400 block of N. corner of Ridgewood and Melrose. Alfred at 4 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect assaulted a stole a vehicle parked in the 7300 petty theft in the 200 block of N. tim in the 8400 block of W. Third at At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of block of Santa Monica. Larchmont at 4 p.m. 7:15 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Hollywood and Argyle at 3:40 p.m. 8700 block of Burton Way. An unknown suspect committed a At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 700 block of West robbed a victim in the 5800 block robbed a victim in the 9000 block A theft was reported in the 3900 stole a vehicle parked in the 2100 Knoll at 5 p.m. of Gregory. of Saint Ives. block of Seventh at 6 p.m. block of N. Cahuenga. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 March 11, 2021

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Enjoy pints and bangers for St. Paddy’s Day Nothing says “St. Patrick’s Day” like a pint of Irish stout. At Market Tavern at the Farmers Market, they’re pouring Cut and Dry, a nitro Irish stout from MacLeod Brewing in Van Nuys, for $6 a pint. Sit on their expanded patio and enjoy a plate of bangers and mash or traditional fish and chips. Market Tavern is serving the spe- cial St. Patrick’s Day menu on March 17 only. Be sure to visit for Sunday Roast served starting at noon. Roast beef and horseradish, a half a roast photo courtesy of the First-In Fire Foundation chicken, and leg of lamb come with trimmings of peas, carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, roast Firefighters mix thing up in the kitchen potatoes, yorkies and gravy. Market Tavern offers a full bar, The First-In Fire Foundation recently donated a professional Kitchen- beer and wine with rotating taps. Aid mixer to Fire Station 34, located at 3661 Seventh Ave. in South L.A. Located at the Farmers Market, The mixer will make food preparation at the firehouse more efficient and Third and Fairfax, the contempo- photo courtesy of Market Tavern the kitchen more useful, First-In Fire Foundation President Lyn MacEwen rary Irish Pub opens daily at 11 Pay Gary Twinn and Brendan Collins at Market Tavern a visit and Cohen said. Donated as part of the foundation’s new “Test Kitchen” pro- a.m. markettavernla.com enjoy a pint of two for St. Patrick’s Day. gram, the 6-quart mixer was delivered by Paul Pham, of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Battalion 18, who oversees the local fire stations that serve the Miracle Mile, Larchmont Village and Beverly/Fairfax District, as well as areas in South L.A. KCCLA holds literary contest about the 1992 L.A. Riots In addition to the mixer, the foundation has recently delivered freezers to Korean Cultural Center, Los Entries for the poetry, essay and prize is $500. Four $200 third-place seven fire stations and filled them with food from local small businesses. Angeles and the Korean Literature novel categories can be submitted prizes will also be awarded. “Join us and help fill firehouses with freezers, and fill them with nutri- Society of America are hosting lit- through June 30. Submissions can Winners will be announced on Aug. tious food for our firefighters and paramedics,” Cohen said. erary contests commemorating the be in English or Korean and the 31. Donations and support is sought for the foundation’s programs. For 1992 Los Angeles Riots with the subject matter can be anything For information, email Jiyoung information, call (323)933-8164, or visit firstinfirefoundation.org. goal of promoting ethnic harmony involving the civil unrest with a Park, KCCLA’s manager of literary and a deeper understanding about message of hope and racial harmo- events, at [email protected], or visit Miracle Mile Chamber discusses diverse cultures in the community. ny. First prize is $1,000 and second kccla.org. future of local museums Join the Greater Miracle Mile of museums on the West Coast. Chamber of Commerce’s March Learn how the institutions contin- virtual lunch titled “Back to the ued to curate, engage and display Future-Return to Reality from cultural projects during the past Zoom,” a museum and galleries year, as well as plans for the future. panel discussion on Thursday, Time will be made for member March 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. announcements and a raffle will be The meeting will include repre- held. sentatives from the Los Angeles To join, use the link County Museum of Art, the us02web.zoom.us/j/87471674866? Academy Museum, Art Hype, pwd=YlhBcW5iOVVwUVgrUkw Holocaust Museum L.A., KP 4clMzbG1QQT09, with the meet- Projects, Launch L.A., Sprueth ing ID 874 7167 4866, and pass- Magers, JPLA and more. The code GMMCC. For information, Miracle Mile is a cultural destina- call (323)964-5454, or email tion with the largest concentration [email protected]. Fitness challenge supports L.A. Zoo The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Tom Jacobson said. “Whoever you Association will hold its inaugural are, you can save species from fitness fundraiser “Walk for the extinction and be a conservation Wild” on Earth Day, April 22, to hero.” raise funds to support the zoo’s con- Registration is open for the fit- servation work. ness challenge anytime through Participants take a virtual walk Endangered Species Day on May “around the world” exploring the 21. Participants can choose when zoo’s global conservation impact and where to walk (or bike, run, and efforts to save threatened swim, dance, etc.). Their movement species and will be rewarded will be tracked on an integrated vir- Try our newest blends! throughout the journey with digital tual map of eight global destina- The Italian One fitness and fundraising badges, tions, including Paraguay, South exclusive content and rewards Africa and India. Special content Sunday Supper based on fundraising levels. Join can be enjoyed at each stop. 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Steak and Burger Taste of India Have Courage, Be Kind Signature - Estherleon Coastal Mediterranean estherleon.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 March 11, 2021 ‘Raya’ is best flick from Disney in a long time After the Irish romance “Once” premiered, Steven Spielberg said the film gave him “enough inspira- tion to last the rest of the year,” he told USA Today at the time. Considering the musical reached theaters across the pond in May 2007, Spielberg’s creative manna and moving story in a complex fan- lasted around six months. tasy setting. Certainly, Disney More than a decade later, Animation has the tools to accom- Disney’s “Raya and the Last plish such a feat, but the studio Dragon,” available for purchase often settles for smaller, simpler now on Disney+, is a very different fae worlds with less anomalies – kind of film, hardly comparable to hair that heals here, ice powers a low-budget indie flick, yet it there – but this is a full-blown mag- photo courtesy of Disney Animation should inspire filmmakers and film ical world in all its glory. Sisu (Awkwafina), left, and Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) are splendid in “Raya and the Last Dragon,” available on lovers to strive for more. Never has It begins with a locale drawing Disney+. a Disney film succeeded on so upon Southeast Asia. The once- many levels. It checks the usual united Kumandra fractured 500 bring all the tribes back together Those disembodied nemeses are high-concept animated fantasy, boxes: humorous, endearing side- years ago when the last dragons once more. truly formidable, and probably a requiring more from its consumers. kicks, cute animals, complex sacrificed themselves to quell the Alas, that goes sideways. The deal breaker for younger audi- Still, there’s plenty of familiar parental problems, etc. Druun, magical monsters who turn final remnants of dragon magic ences, but “Raya” includes another Disney fare. Awkwafina’s voice But “Raya” does something else their prey to stone. Since then, the break, and the Druun roam the foe: her counterpart from Fang, work is hilarious, but her character only a few fairy stories on the big kingdom split into five territories, region again, fracturing Kumandra Namaari (Gemma Chan). They also serves as the moral core of the screen have effectively accom- though the Land of Heart’s leader for a second time. Much of the have history. But Namaari is hardly film. She might be an insecure plished: execute a deeply poetic Benji (Daniel Dae Kim) hopes to region is now deserted – stone fig- a one-dimensional orc on the dragon, burdened by her past and ures pepper the land – and the few warpath. She too has a complicated isolation in the world, but remains surviving humans isolate them- relationship with a parent, and she optimistic about humanity’s poten- selves or endure impoverished cares deeply for the safety of her tial for great good, despite years lives, always in fear that the Druun, people. that prove otherwise. an uncontainable force that only “Raya” borrows heavily from And Tran’s Raya is marvelous – appears as clouds of purple and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and other the princess story the House of black, will snuff them out. adventure films featuring a quest Mouse should only tell moving for- Young Raya (Kelly Marie Tran), for various objects – McGuffin ward. No need for a love interest princess of Heart, holds onto hope overload. There’s even a “Mad (though there clearly is one), she that she can save her tribe, though Max” aesthetic as Raya traverses spends most of her time honing her she’s done with trust. She travels deserts on her oversized armadillo- sword skills. And that sword is the ruins of Kumandra alone, pug-pillbug pet Tuk Tuk (Alan something special. searching for the legendary last Tudyk). Without an ounce of hyperbole, dragon, Sisu (Awkwafina), who Younger viewers might have “Raya and the Last Dragon” is the cast the spell centuries ago stopping trouble with “Raya,” both scared best Disney film of the modern the Druun. by the Druun’s spooky visualiza- age, the kind of cinematic experi- When the pair finally meet, they tion and bored by the plot. But ence that needs no parenthetical must collect all the broken pieces of older, and especially adult audi- disclaimer to enjoy. Incredible the Dragon Gem, now in the pos- ences will view this one differently. action, computer animation and a session of each tribe. Along the Like “Avatar: The Last Airbender” heartening story whose message is way, they not only collect ancient and “The Legend of Korra,” this is eternal. artifacts but a slew of quirky com- panions, like 10-year-old Boun photo courtesy of Disney Animation (Izaac Wang) and Little Noi, a con- “Raya and the Last Dragon” has incredible action and computer anima- artist baby who steals the show and tion, as well as a compelling story that makes it one Disney’s best. some hors d’oeuvres as well. French director Mnouchkine to talk theater The Actors’ Gang Theater tures and ask vital questions announced Axis Mundi – In about the future of theater and the Conversation with Ariane arts and what it means to create in Mnouchkine and Tim Robbins, a pandemic times. free event that will be streamed In pre-pandemic times, with the Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. on Axis Mundi series, the Actors’ Zoom and Facebook Live. Gang has hosted many special The event, which is produced evenings with guests from music, in partnership with Fundación literature and journalism, includ- Teatro a Mill, will be translated ing Jackson Browne, Bill into French and is part of the the- Moyers, Sister Helen Prejean, ater’s digital season. The live Gore Vidal, Juan Gonzales and translation is only available many others, who shared their through Zoom. wisdom and talent on stage. Each Mnouchkine’s work has been of these public forums strives to influential to the Actors’ Gang. help the community bridge the Her unique and visionary philos- gap between isolation and despair ophy of theatrical expression was to a sense of community and introduced to the Actors’ Gang in shared hopefulness. 1984 through a workshop led by The Actors’ Gang’s additional George Bigot after the Théâtre du digital programming includes Soleil took the Olympic Arts weekly screenings of “45 Festival in Los Angeles by storm. Seconds of Laughter,” a film by The training received in that Tim Robbins (every Wednesday, photo courtesy of The Actors’ Gang workshop had a profound effect at noon and 7 p.m.), “Beginning, A March 11 conversation with on the future direction of the Middle, and Workshop with the Ariane Mnouchkine is part of the Actors’ Gang. Actors’ Gang Prison Project Actors’ Gang Theater’s upcoming Hosted by the Actors’ Gang’s Alumni” (every other Thursday at digital programming. Artistic Director, Tim Robbins, 7 p.m.), “Bobbo Supreme Radio Axis Mundi is a bi-monthly series Play” (every Friday at noon and 7 of public forums that introduces p.m.), and “Embedded Live and Workshop” evenings, which the audience to creative minds Screenings” (every Saturday at are free; however, donations are from all around the world. noon and 7 p.m.). encouraged. With each conversation, the All digital programming is pay- RSVP for the Axis Mundi theater company is bringing what-you-can except for Axis series at theactorsgang.com or by together artists who shape cul- Mundi and “Beginning, Middle, calling (310)838-4264. 18 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press At-home schooling leaves kids anxious Samantha Lewis, 11, is sad and found impact.” had opportunities to connect with her mother said she’s been sad for Toddlers who no longer had friends via social media, they lost months. access to playgroups, nursery school the opportunity to experience more “She misses her friends,” said or kindergarten missed out on a grown-up connections. Lisa Cockrell, a business operations great deal of foundational develop- Now that some school districts are manager at Cedars-Sinai. “And the ment over the year as well. While it planning to reopen schools as early saddest part is that she might end up may not look like it, children playing as this spring, children of all ages are graduating fifth grade and moving to with and fighting over toys actually anticipating a return to the class- a new school without the opportuni- involves a great deal of social learn- room. But experts say even though ty to say goodbye.” ing that’s not easily duplicated at kids may be excited, the transition Like so many other children, home. back to school could be bumpy. Samantha has been out of her Los “We know that when kids don’t “Going back to school is going to Angeles classroom for nearly a year get social interaction in play, they look a lot different,” said Jonathan because of COVID-19 restrictions are not learning to form relation- Vickburg, a marriage and family on in-person schooling. ships, and that’s detrimental to good therapist and Cedars-Sinai Share It’s no surprise to mental health mental health,” said Suzanne and Care program manager. professionals that the pandemic has Silverstein, founding director of Classrooms will look different as left many children sad and anxious. Cedars-Sinai Share and Care, a pro- desks are placed several feet apart, photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Stay-at-home orders that began in gram focusing on children suffering while teachers and classmates will March 2020 were rough on every- psychological trauma. be hidden behind masks. Children Samantha Lewis, an 11-year-old fifth grader in Los Angeles, hasn’t been one, but perhaps toughest on kids, By going a full year with minimal who are desperate for peer-to-peer in in-person school for nearly a year because of COVID-19. who lost an entire year of social and outside interactions, kids also were contact may find strict new distanc- emotional growth that comes from deprived of the opportunity to con- ing rules difficult to follow in the selors to be on hand to help students Samantha, the Los Angeles fifth being together on a daily basis. nect appropriately with authority classroom and on the playground, deal with grief and mourning, grader, has been keeping up with her “Going to school isn’t only about figures, Silverstein said. For many Vickburg said. Not being able to Silverstein said. schoolwork at a desk in her bedroom education, but about socialization, kids, missing school meant going mingle, play contact sports or share Vickburg said that teachers could at home. Her mother, Cockrell, friendships, navigating challenges without something even more basic: snacks as they did before may add help students by encouraging them working full time from home, said and new experiences,” said Itai a place they could count on for reli- anxiety for children who are trying to share their feelings during class that Samantha has gained more Danovitch, chair of the Cedars-Sinai able meals and much-needed respite to adjust to ever-changing expecta- activities and assignments. Playing independence during this challeng- Department of Psychiatry and from stresses at home. tions about their interactions. “Feelings Charades” – in which ing year. But the loss of friendships Behavioral Neurosciences. “Losing And it’s not just the little ones “As difficult as it has been, kids children act out their emotions while has taken a toll. One of Samantha’s all that for a year, which is a long who suffered. Although middle spent a whole year getting used to others guess the feelings – or other best friends moved and another time in kid time, could have a pro- schoolers and teenagers might have their new reality and now we are interactive emotional support games might not return to school. going to flip it again. It’s a major can help teachers better understand “I miss hanging with my friends change,” Danovitch said. “Some how their students are faring. and doing TikTok videos and danc- children may have undergone phys- Emotional stability should be the ing,” Samantha said. “I also really ical changes over the year, such as primary goal. Parents would be wise miss my music teacher, Miss Molly. State contest aims to get going through puberty, and that may not to pressure their children about We do music on Zoom, but it’s so add to the anxiety of returning to the grades, Silverstein said. Doing so not the same.” classroom. Others may not have likely will increase anxiety, especial- Still, mother and daughter said rid of digital learning divide progressed academically, or still ly among students who have fallen they are hoping for an end-of-year State Superintendent of Public Philanthropies and the Michelson may be dealing with challenges at behind. Teachers will need to pay ceremony to mark the conclusion of Instruction Tony Thurmond 20MM Foundation. It will allow home and may not feel ready to special attention to students who did elementary school, whether it’s vir- announced the kickoff for the the innovative spirit to play a sig- return.” not have computer access at home or tual or in-person. And Samantha is California Digital Divide nificant role in helping California School leaders will need help nav- parents available to help with online looking forward to a fresh, post-pan- Innovation Challenge, a global end the digital divide once and for igating the mental health stresses for learning. demic start to sixth grade. competition that will award $1 all. returning students and teachers. It “Kids have tremendous capacity “I’m really excited about middle million to the boldest, most-revo- Although many efforts have will be important for teachers to for growth,” Danovitch said. “We school to meet the new kids,” she lutionary proposals to eliminate been made to help students gain acknowledge the loss that many lament what they missed out on, but said. “And I’m hoping my mom lets the digital divide and expand internet connectivity and comput- families have experienced, to nor- we can have confidence that they me take the bus to school.” high-speed internet access to all ing devices while in distance malize the adversity many have will adapt and catch up and maybe For information, visit cedars- Californians. learning, almost one-fifth of faced, and for mental health coun- even excel.” sinai.org. Despite many efforts and dona- California’s students still cannot tions through the Bridging the participate in distance learning. Digital Divide Fund, as many as 1 Whether caused by lack of rural million students in California still and frontier infrastructure or lack lack internet connectivity. of urban affordability, Thurmond Thurmond is launching the chal- said that every student deserves lenge to inspire the public and pri- the opportunity to learn with equi- vate sector’s most-ambitious table access to computing devices innovators, researchers, entrepre- and connectivity. neurs and creative problem- The digital divide impacts our solvers to develop technology and students of color and low-income strategic partnerships that will students at disproportionate rates: have an immediate and direct 25% of African American stu- impact on students today and dents and their families do not remove barriers to success long have access to the internet, and after the pandemic is over. 13% do not have access to com- “As you know, the digital puters; 21% of Hispanic or Latino divide has existed for decades, but students do not have access to the with the onset of the pandemic, a internet, and 9% do not have glaring spotlight once again high- access to computers; 30% of lighted the inequities on who is American Indian students do not connected and who is not,” have access to the internet, and Thurmond said. “Over the past 16% do not have access to com- year, we have been able to get puters; and 14% of White students devices in the hands of most of do not have access to the internet, our students, yet we continue to and 7% do not have access to have hundreds of thousands of computers. students who still have no connec- Before the pandemic, the lack tivity or connectivity that is insuf- of access to internet and comput- ficient for them to successfully ing devices for these students dis- continue their education from proportionately affected their abil- home. We have entire communi- ity to continue their education ties unable to participate in tele- from home, hampering their abili- health, e-commerce, email and the ty to complete homework, daily activities we take for grant- research and prepare for future ed. We believe access to the inter- career opportunities. The pandem- OPENINGS net has become as essential as ic has only amplified the need to water and electricity, and we solve this problem once and for all in K-5th GRADES won’t stop until it flows just as so that all students have an equi- Click here easily.” table opportunity to be successful The competition is a product of in their K-12 education. or go to our website a partnership with Genentech and The challenge runs until to check for the Genentech Foundation; the August. For complete details General Motors Foundation; and about the contest, visit distance learning Gary K. Michelson, founder and cde.ca.gov/eo/in/innovationchal- updates. co-chair of Michelson lenge.asp. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 March 11, 2021 BHUSD students return to class LAUSD to start baseball, Beverly Hills Unified School District students in fifth grade and below returned to in-person classes football and other sports at Hawthorne and Horace Mann Superintendent Austin Beutner outdoors and participation is vol- elementary schools this week. announced that Los Angeles untary. Athletes, coaches and train- Sarah Kaber and Craig Bugbee, Unified School District will follow ers must adhere to strict health and principals of Hawthorne and new state and local guidance safety protocols, which include Horace Mann, respectively, advised allowing students ages 13 and appropriate protective equipment, parents of the procedures for in-per- older to participate in outdoor masks, social distancing and son classes in an email last week. sports competitions. informed consent by a student’s “We are so grateful for your The district will follow the Los parent or guardian. Participation in incredible dedication over the past Angeles County Department of weekly COVID testing is also year, our students are lucky to have Public Health guidelines and required for all who are involved in you as parents and we are proud resume the following athletic sports. that you have chosen to trust us activities: CIF Season 1 (cross “Allowing students to resume with their education,” Kaber and country, football and water polo) athletic competition is not a deci- Bugbee wrote. and CIF Season 2 (baseball, golf, sion we made lightly. The spread The principals noted that some lacrosse, soccer, softball, swim- of the virus is still categorized as families may be “excited” or feel ming/diving, tennis, track and field widespread in Los Angeles “nervous” about the return to in- and traditional game day cheer.) County. At the same time, the person classes, and they noted that “The resumption of school opportunity for young adults to be they “are here for you every step of sports is another step in the path to with friends and teammates while the way.” recovery for all in the school com- participating in a sport might help “Social-emotional wellness is a munity,” Beutner said. “After care- ease the anxiety and isolation critical focus for us as we return ful consideration, we have also many are feeling. And for some, back to school,” they said. “You decided to extend participation in the understanding they need to may hear your little one talk about sports to allow students to partici- remain in good academic standing this as we are finding natural ways pate in California Interscholastic may help motivate them to stay on to address and integrate coping photo courtesy of BHUSD Federation Season 1 and Season 2 track in their schoolwork,” he strategies for this transition. If you Jocelyn Bresknick, who teaches kindergarten at Hawthorne Elementary practices and competitions.” said. are concerned and think that your School, welcomed a student back to class on March 8. All sport activities will be held For information, visit lausd.net. child could do with some extra sup- port, please reach out. We have a team of incredible people on stand- screening. notified to pick them up immediate- Department of Health Order.” reached at [email protected]. by in addition to our school coun- “Should your child develop any ly. We will also offer you the oppor- If a child tests positive for “Finally, we ask you to offer selors to provide care, compassion COVID-19 symptoms during the tunity for our health aide to swab COVID-19, “it is absolutely criti- everyone a little bit of grace as we and understanding.” school day, they will be taken to the them for a COVID-19 test in their cal” that the child not come to find our new normal,” the princi- Health screenings are part of the COVID-19 isolation room and our nose. This is entirely optional and school, and that the student’s prin- pals said. “We are doing our very requirements to resume in-person health aide will ask them to wear a will not be done without your con- cipal and the BHUSD’s best to ensure this transition is as instruction, the principals said. For surgical mask,” the principals said. sent, we are offering it in compli- Department of Health Liaison Phil smooth as possible. Thank you for information, visit bhusd.org/health- “Their emergency contact will be ance with the California Wenker be notified. Wenker can be your ongoing support.” Forum to talk charter schools The global health pandemic has learning practices and more. shifted learning for more than 50 Education leaders will participate million students across the U.S. in panel discussions during the from kindergarten through 12th town hall, which will be moderated grade, with online distance learning by Telemundo 52/KVEA news exacerbating challenges. anchor and award winning journal- For this reason, academic leaders ist, Dunia Elvir. Participants will gather for an L.A. Education include: Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Virtual Town Hall on March 11 LAUSD board member; Howard from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to discuss how Fuller, civil rights activist and edu- charter public schools are address- cation reform advocate; Audrey ing pressing issues, such as ensur- Dow, senior vice president, ing that students are prepared for Campaign for College Opportunity; college, equitably addressing the Brenda Lopez, director of student needs of our most vulnerable stu- services, Magnolia Public Schools; dents and addressing the social and Genoveva Cortes, director, alumni emotional needs of students and support and college success, Bright their families. Star Schools; Lonneshia Web, The town hall will feature the KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Mac innovative work of charter public Macaulay, chief of schools, schools in Los Angeles during the Ednovate; Nancy Duchesneau, fel- COVID-19 pandemic and in a post- low, social-emotional academic pandemic world. Panel discussions development, Education Trust; and include conversations about charter Simon Linsley, director of college public schools, championing stu- success, Alliance College-Ready dent needs during COVID-19, dis- Public Schools. tance learning inequities, student To register, visit bit.ly/edtown- learning loss, social-emotional hall2021. BHHS seniors honored

photo courtesy of Ilene Knebel Three Beverly Hills High School seniors, Elise Knebel, Reina Paysinger and Alyssa Schwartz, were recently awarded scholarships by the Culver City Emblem Club 254. The Emblem Club is recognized for their charitable acts in the community and scholarships they provide. For information about the Culver City Emblem Club 254, visit elks.org/lodges/LodgePages.cfm?LodgeNumber=1917&ID=3993. 20 March 11, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CA funds testing for low-income students NHM butterfly exhibit opens On the heels of announcing a $6.6 mental health and social-emotional tional mitigation layer – especially billion school reopening agreement needs.” those serving communities dispro- with the Legislature, Gov. Gavin Given the unprecedented nature of portionately impacted by the pan- Newsom on March 3 announced that the ongoing COVID-19 public demic – the state and federal govern- the Biden-Harris administration has health emergency, on Dec. 24, the ments will now shoulder much of the approved California’s request to uti- California Department of Health costs. Medi-Cal provides coverage to lize Medicaid (Medi-Cal in Care Services requested permission, 50-55% of school-aged children in California) funding to provide volun- using the federal demonstration California. tary COVID-19 testing for low- authority, to provide COVID-19 test- “As a pediatrician and father, I income students covered by the pro- ing in schools for Medi-Cal children know schools are a vital place for our gram, further supporting schools in in grades transitional kindergarten kids where in-person learning has a underserved communities to reopen through 12. This request to the feder- positive impact on their overall for in-person instruction. al Centers for Medicare and health and well-being,” California “I am grateful to our federal part- Medicaid Services has been Health and Human Services ners for approving our request to approved retroactive to Feb. 1, and Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said. expand testing for low-income stu- will continue for 60 days after the “Further leveraging our state dents to ensure schools can reopen end of the federal public health emer- Medicaid program to increase access safely in underserved neighborhoods gency. to testing will not only help us to that are bearing the brunt of pandem- MediCal is the primary health care reopen schools, but also ensure that photo courtesy of NHMLAC ic hardships,” Newsom said. “Our system for more than half of the testing becomes even more accessi- Up to 30 species of butterflies and caterpillars will be on display. top priority is getting students back state’s population under the age of ble for underserved students.” in the classroom to not only meet 20. For schools electing to imple- For information, visit The Natural History Museums of the museum. Passes for NHM’s Car their learning needs, but also their ment COVID-19 testing as an addi- schools.covid19.ca.gov. Los Angeles County will open the Park must be pre-paid (discounted to Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural $6 and free for members and invited History Museum and parts of its 3.5- community partners) and will be acre Nature Gardens to the public sold online to avoid in-person trans- Grammy Week auction features items from winners for limited days and hours starting actions or handling of paper, and to The Grammy Museum is hosting Ariana Grande, David Guetta, on Thursday, March 18, with pre- be touchless in payment. Cash will an online auction, in partnership H.E.R., The Immediate Family, views for members and invited com- be accepted on-site, but touchless with Charitybuzz, through March Sarah Jarosz, Jonas Brothers, Tori munity partners starting Thursday, transactions are preferred. 23, with proceeds benefiting the Kelly, Alicia Keys, k.d. lang, Ziggy March 11. While the museum remains museum and its music education ini- Marley, Bruno Mars, Ashley The outdoor museum experience closed indoors, NHMLAC has tiatives, at charitybuzz.com/gram- McBryde, Shawn Mendes, Post features up to 30 species of butter- implemented COVID-19-related my. Malone, Black Pumas, Ramones, flies and caterpillars in a netted health and safety protocols in accor- The auction, which is taking place photographer Rob Shanahan, Ed enclosure filled with native plants dance with the Los Angeles County the week before and after 63rd Sheeran, Steep Canyon Rangers, and natural light, and provides spa- Department of Public Health, the Grammy Awards on Sunday, March Paul Simon, Marco Antonio Solís, cious pathways to safely connect U.S. Centers for Disease Control 14, features a wide range of exclu- Billy Strings, Taylor Swift, James with nature in the heart of Los and Prevention and California state sive items from artists, including Taylor, Tanya Tucker and X. Angeles. guidelines to protect visitors, staff Grammy winners and nominees. Additional items were donated by The Butterfly Pavilion will be and the community. Artists who donated items and Dingwall Guitars, DW Music photo courtesy of the Grammy Museum open four days a week, Thursday to The store in the Butterfly Pavilion experiences include Louis Bell, Foundation, Epiphone, Fender, Outfits worn by BTS during their Sunday, from 9:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is will be open for all visitors to shop BTS, Joe Bonamassa, Phoebe Genelec, Gibson Guitars, Jack “Life Goes On” music video are open to non-members Thursdays for NHM, nature and butterfly- Bridgers, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Daniels, Les Paul and Shure. among the items available for auc- through Sundays from 11:20 a.m. to themed gifts and souvenirs. The Jr., Andra Day, DJ Khaled, Billie For information, visit grammy- tion. 5:00 p.m. It will be open through NHM Grill will be offering a limited Eilish, Lady Gaga, Brantley Gilbert, museum.org. Sept. 6. assortment of hot grill and grab n’ go Butterfly Pavilion tickets are $6 menu items and beverages available and include Nature Garden access for purchase. before timed entry to the Pavilion. For details and other information, There is no general admission fee to visit nhm.org/butterflies.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

The cover of the March 8, 1951, issue of the Park Labrea News sig- naled the coming of St. Patrick’s Day, with a special celebratory mes- sage for readers. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is next Wednesday, March 17, and many local restaurants are kicking off the festivities this weekend. For dining and drink specials, see Restaurant News, pages 12-13. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 11, 2021

Metro work to conclude FromAcademy page 1 Museum to open later this year focused on before visiting the with improvements for BH museum. From page 1 “There are moments of surprise and discovery throughout,” closures were already included in during this time there have Yantrasast said. the agreement for that portion of already been numerous closures The Academy Museum also the work, said Rob Welch, engi- of Gale, and there haven’t been plans to allow visitors to experience neering manager for the city. any issues with that,” for themselves some of the magic of The two-and-a-half-year-long Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. being in the film industry, Dern traffic impact will be divided into City staff will continue out- said. A portion of the museum will two phases, a 20-month first peri- reach, including to the nearby be devoted to the Academy Awards, od and a second period lasting Saban Theatre, where the which will include 20 authentic approximately nine months. Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts Oscar statuettes, including one won Wilshire will be limited to two operates, Welch said. by filmmaker Barry Jenkins for lanes in each direction for both “We talked through it with “Moonlight,” and visitors will be phases, and both include some them … We will continue to meet able to use “augmented reality to rendering by wHY Architecture/©Academy Museum Foundation sidewalk closures. The first with them on a biweekly basis illustrate … the experience of walk- The Encounters Gallery at the Academy Museum features well-known phase includes a four-month full and coordinate any impacts that ing onto the Dolby stage and costumes and props from blockbuster films from Marvel and “Star Wars.” closure and seven-month direc- they may see and mitigate those,” accepting an Oscar,” Dern said. tional closure of North Gale Welch said. The exhibit will also explore film industry. Some of the previ- At the end of their museum Drive, while the second phase In addition to continuing to troublesome parts of the Academy ously announced exhibits include a excursion, guests will be presented involves only daytime directional minimize the impact on the com- Awards, including the 2015 look at Japanese filmmaker Hayao with a vision of the future of film closures of Gale. munity, the council members also #OscarsSoWhite controversy and Miyazaki, known for animated from some of the most prominent “Phase One would extend into touted the benefits Metro will the treatment of Hattie McDaniel, works like “Spirited Away” and voices in modern cinema, Dern said. late 2022, followed by Phase provide to the community in who won Best Supporting Actress “My Neighbor Totoro,” which will “Visitors will leave with a sense Two into the summer of 2023,” exchange for the traffic impacts for “Gone with the Wind” in 1940 be followed by “Regeneration: of where leading filmmakers think Welch said. that were not included in the ini- but was forced to sit at a segregated Black Cinema 1900-1970.” cinema is headed,” Dern said. While the council members tial agreement. Those improve- table at the ceremony and was “These are the spaces the This year’s Oscars will be held were initially concerned about ments include enhanced video denied entry to the afterparty at an Academy has long dreamed of, the on April 25, and between April and the impact on Gale Drive, they detection for traffic in the area, all-white club. spaces that will tell the diverse and the September opening, the muse- were put at ease by Welch’s the installation of wayfinding “We will not shy away from powerful stories of cinema,” Dern um plans to host discussions and assertion that none of the nearby signs and public information problematic histories,” Dern said. said. educational events for the public, business owners or residents had graphics, and enhanced landscap- That attitude of confronting past Other exhibits focus on individ- many of which will focus on gen- been severely impacted thus far, ing in the median that will be con- injustices will extend to the rest of ual filmmakers in concert with the der, race, sexuality and other and Gale has already been closed structed once work is complete. the museum as well, such as the hair artists, such as Spike Lee, who aspects that have contributed to at points. “The enhanced landscape in and makeup portion exploring the donated items from his museum- inequality in the film industry. “Neither the city nor Metro has the median is going to be a beau- role makeup played in reinforcing like office. “The Academy Museum is for received one complaint regarding tiful gateway, as opposed to just a negative stereotypes. “My collection is a sneak peek everyone [and will] open eyes and the closure of North Gale,” replacement of the concrete and The museum also will seek to into my loves, my influences, and minds,” said Jacqueline Stewart, Welch said. what was there before,” Mayor uplift diverse voices, including it’s for the whole world to see. It’s chief artistic and programming offi- “We were happy to know … Lester Friedman said. those who have found success in the got to go to a museum,” Lee said. cer of the Academy Museum.

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TeachersFrom page 1 seek info on return to class

If virus positivity rates continue proper safety conditions are met “Just to have a relationship with on the current trajectory, Los before classes resume. students is important. I have stu- Angeles County is expected to meet “In-person instruction shouldn’t dents who I haven’t seen all year requirements for moving into the only be afforded to those who can and haven’t completed any work red tier by March 17. afford it,” LAUSD board member and all I can really do is tell their The Los Angeles Unified School Nick Melvoin said. “Finally, we’ve parents,” Biegler said. “But if you District and United Teachers Los reached a deal with our teachers’ saw that kid, you might be able to Angeles announced an agreement union to provide every family with connect with them and start a dia- on March 9 paving the way for ele- the option to safely return to school. logue and see what’s going on. It’s mentary schools to reopen by mid- I am grateful that all students will very different. Teaching is relation- April, and middle schools and high have the chance to be in person ships.” schools by the end of April. The dis- with their teachers and peers soon.” Parents also have questions about trict will use a hybrid model allow- Many private campuses have what awaits their children when in- ing elementary school parents to already reopened under waivers person instruction resumes. Shanon choose whether they want their available from the county, includ- Trygstad, who has a fifth grader at children to stay with virtual instruc- ing Stratford School and Pilgrim Hancock Park Elementary School tion or transition back to in-person School. Others are planning to wel- and a ninth grader at the Girls classes. Secondary students will come students back soon. At Academic Leadership Academy on continue daily online instruction but Cathedral Chapel School in the the Los Angeles High School cam- will be allowed to return to campus Miracle Mile, students in kinder- pus, said she is eager for her daugh- for peer interaction, social and emo- garten through second grade will ters to return but remains uncertain. tional learning, and lessons for col- return on March 22, and students in “I fully support schools reopen- photo by Cameron Kiszla lege and career exploration, accord- the third through sixth grades will ing but from a parent’s standpoint, The robbery at Il Pastaio restaurant on Canon Drive has prompted an ing to the district. be back in classrooms on March 29. there is a lot that needs to be increase in security patrols in Beverly Hills. Many conditions must also be Parents were given a choice worked out,” said Trygstad, who is met before students are allowed to whether to have their children con- also president of Friends of return to campuses, including hav- tinue learning at home or return to Hancock Park Elementary, a boost- ing ample protective equipment on school. er club for the school. “My husband site and cleaning protocols in place. “We are working hard to make all and I have been vaccinated, but I’m Robbery prompts BHPD All school staff must have access to the necessary preparations for a scared because I don’t know what COVID-19 vaccinations. Rules also safe return to CCS,” Principal Tina my children will be exposed to. I’m stipulate that all students and staff Kipp said in a statement to the very open to the concept of sending Fromto seekpage 1 help at federal level be tested for COVID-19 prior to school community. “It is our hope them back but I would like to returning, with weekly testing pro- that we will all continue to do the understand exactly what’s going on from the hospital, Subin said. A sec- community that extra steps are vided once classes resume. right thing by masking, social dis- and I would like some more infor- ond woman was knocked to the being taken to solve the crime and Everyone entering an LAUSD cam- tancing and washing our hands so mation.” ground by people running from the protect safety. pus will be required to wear a mask that our cases will continue to go LAUSD officials plan to release gunfire and sustained non-life “First and foremost, safety is our and physical distancing will be down. We need to be extremely vig- more information about reopening threatening injuries, he added. top priority in Beverly Hills, and enforced. ilant, particularly because different as it becomes available. Local law- criminal activity of any kind will LAUSD Superintendent Austin variants of the COVID-19 virus makers are also supporting the never be tolerated. I want the world Beutner and UTLA President continue to be discovered.” reopening efforts. On March 3, Los to know that Beverly Hills is a very Cecily Myart-Cruz said the agree- Fears about a potential resur- Angeles City Councilman Paul “Our detectives safe community. We invest signifi- ment is a major step toward return- gence of the virus have complicated Koretz, 5th District, introduced a worked tirelessly cantly in our police department to ing to pre-pandemic normalcy. plans to return to campus, and some resolution calling for the state, ensure our officers have every “The agreement provides for the still have trepidation. While the county and city to do whatever is over the last resource necessary to do their jobs reopening of schools when Los LAUSD was locked in negotiations necessary to provide vaccinations weekend and we effectively,” Rivetti said in a state- Angeles County is in the red tier with the teachers union and health and secure protective equipment to are actively ment. “We will be supplementing according to the state school orders remained in flux, little infor- ensure classes resume by mid- our personnel with armed private guidelines, that all staff have mation was being shared about April. Koretz added that he would investigating.” security guards who will have a access to the COVID vaccine and what people can expect, some said. like a larger percentage of vaccines strong visible presence in the city. that schools are kept clean and Aris Biegler, a math teacher at going to education, higher than the -Capt. Max Subin, We work closely with our business- safe,” Beutner and Myart-Cruz Fairfax High School and the cam- 10% of doses currently being set Beverly Hills es so that shoppers and restaurant said in a joint statement. “As we pus representative for UTLA, said aside by the state for education Police Department guests feel comfortable and secure. have both stated for some time, the he had very little information about employees. And, we are vigilant in investigat- right way to reopen schools must exactly when classes would resume “The students of Los Angeles ing and bringing to justice those include the highest standard of and what plans are in place. have been without in-person learn- who make the grave mistake of COVID safety in schools, contin- “I think the teachers are excited ing for nearly nine months, and the The robbery victim, Beverly committing crimes here. We will ued reduction of the virus in the to go back. I know I am,” Biegler academic, social and emotional Hills jeweler Shay Belhassen, was keep the community updated on communities we serve and access said. “But we don’t know what to impacts of isolation and remote not seriously injured. The suspects this incident, but in the meantime, to vaccinations for school staff. expect and we aren’t getting much learning may prove to have delete- fled with his watch, a rose gold please rest assured that the Beverly This agreement achieves that information. There are a lot of ques- rious effects on their overall well- Richard Mille RM 11-03 Flyback Hills Police Department is taking shared set of goals. It’s our shared tions.” being,” Koretz said. “It is my per- Chronograph, Subin confirmed. every possible measure to ensure commitment to the highest safety Biegler added while there are sonal belief that getting the schools The robbery is believed to be your safety and security.” standards and spirit of trust and many important factors to the equa- open is a major priority, but we part of a string of hold-ups occur- Subin said the city is working collaboration we will take with us tion, returning to school is impor- must do everything we can to ring in nearby neighborhoods of with two private security compa- back to schools.” tant for academic and social ensure their safety and the safety of Los Angeles in which suspects nies – Nastec and Covered Six – to The LAUSD Board of Education growth, particularly for high school instructors and faculty in the stole Rolex watches and expen- provide armed guards in the busi- also remains committed to ensuring students. process.” sive jewelry, Subin said. Similar ness district. The guards will patrol armed robberies have occurred on foot and in vehicles from 11 a.m. during the past two months in the to 11 p.m. and will remain in Melrose Avenue shopping district Beverly Hills indefinitely. and near Third Street and La “They provide a large presence L.A. City Council to explore a right to housing Cienega Boulevard and are being down in the business area,” Subin In an effort to continue to push members for voting to invest in quo on our approach to keeping investigated by the Los Angeles added. “They are a great force mul- forward a framework that priori- reimagining a pathway to solving people housed no longer works, Police Department’s Wilshire tiplier and a great tool for high vis- tizes preventing and ending our homelessness crisis at a as is evidenced by our homeless- Division. ibility.” homelessness, on March 3, the broader and more impactful ness and affordability crisis. We “We are investigating and do Anyone with information about Los Angeles City Council has scale,” Ridley-Thomas said. “A need to not only drastically believe it is connected,” Subin said. the robbery is urged to contact voted to examine how the city right to housing means creating a increase our housing stock, but “Federal (law enforcement) agen- BHPD investigators at (310)550- would go about establishing a housing safety net that obligates align our housing efforts with cies have also gotten involved 4951. right to housing. Pursuant to the the government to not only aid our legislative priorities. The because of the nature of the crime. adoption of a motion authored by Angelenos off the streets and into motion I co-authored with Our detectives worked tirelessly Councilman Mark Ridley- interim and permanent housing, Councilmember Ridley-Thomas over the last weekend and we are Answers From Page 23 Thomas, 10th District, multiple but also prevent homelessness in takes an important step forward actively investigating.” Los Angeles City departments – the first place. Just like our rights and will provide this council Belhassen has offered a $50,000 in consultation with community to clean air, our right to vote and with tools to improve housing reward, according to multiple stakeholders – will now craft a our right to receive an education, for all Angelenos,” said media reports. Subin described the report with recommendations to it should be mandatory for L.A. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, suspects as Black men, but had no envision, develop and implement city to provide a right to housing 13th District. further description. a legislative, budgetary and poli- to its residents.” “We have much work to do, The robbery prompted the BHPD cy framework that would require The city of Los Angeles will and we must be all-in to ensure to increase patrols in the business the government to provide a now begin the work of identify- that all who call Los Angeles district and contract with private robust and responsive spectrum ing resources and proposing a home are able to achieve lives of security companies to provide a of solutions to prevent and strategy and timeline to imple- dignity and worth. I look forward high-profile law enforcement pres- address homelessness. ment and establish a right to to the work ahead,” Ridley- ence. BHPD interim Chief “I applaud my fellow council housing framework. “The status Thomas added. 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