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n Save Television City Melrosen and La Brea is in the pink Local nonprofit launches effort to designate the Pink’s Square would property, reportedly on the market, historic celebrate hot dog By luke harold Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. It stand’s legacy has hosted television productions The nonprofit L.A. Conservancy including “The Carol Burnett By edwin folven this week nominated CBS Show,” “All in the Family” and Television City to be a historic-cul- “The Price is Right.” Pink’s Hot Dogs has been a Los tural monument amid reports that “It’s a place that has a storied his- Angeles icon since 1939. The hot the iconic complex is on the real tory,” said Adrian Scott Fine, direc- dog stand may now become even estate market. tor of advocacy for the L.A. more of a landmark under a plan Television City opened in 1952 at Conservancy. to designate the intersection of La the intersection of Beverly See CBS page 22 Brea and Melrose avenues as Pink’s Square. The idea was originated by the owners of the iconic stand – Richard Pink, his wife Gloria and sister Beverly – and has already photo courtesy of Mehmet Berker gained support in the community. The Mid City West Community Council created a rendering showing The Mid City West Community Council endorsed the idea of des- how the pink crosswalks may be configured at Melrose and La Brea ignating Pink’s Square, and wants avenues, near Pink’s Hot dogs. to install pink continental crosswalks. and the crosswalk will be safer.” Epstein added. “The board was very excited,” Epstein cited West Hollywood’s Richard Pink is also excited said Scott Epstein, chair of Mid rainbow crosswalks at San about the prospect of pink cross- City West. “The idea is to do the Vicente and Santa Monica boule- walks, as well as establishing continental crosswalks you see vards as an example of something Pink’s Square. across the city, and instead of similar, and added that Santa “I think it would be a real doing them in white, do them in Monica has painted crosswalks in enhancement. Why not bring the photo by Edwin Folven pink. It gives it a sense of place, two locations. intersection to life?” Pink said. “I Television City has stood at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax and anytime you do something “We felt it was great synergy, a think it makes the city more inter- Avenue since 1952, and has hosted the production of some of telvision’s like that, drivers are more careful way to do two things at once,” See Pink page 22 most beloved shows.

nBeverly Hills says no new taxes Silentn Movie Theatre remains shuttered Beverly Hills City Council joins growing list of Owners hope to Californians worrying about proposed tax reform attract new tenants By luke harold provision that would repeal the showing ‘positive spirit deduction for state and local With concerns over the adverse income tax, saying it will dispro- of the film community’ effects on California, Beverly portionately cost taxpayers in blue By edwin folven Hills Mayor Lili Bosse signed a states. letter this week on behalf of the “This bill is so focused on city opposing the federal tax California it could have called us Long since Hollywood’s silent reform bill making its way out by zip code,” Councilman movie era ended, stars such as through Congress. Robert Wunderlich said. Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, “This bill is not in our best He added the letter could be Douglas Fairbanks and Rudolph interest,” Vice Mayor Julian Gold supported on “nonpartisan Valentino have graced the silver said during the council’s study grounds” in Beverly Hills, where screen at the Silent Movie Theatre session last week. “It really does partisan politics rarely factor into on Fairfax Avenue. That was until impact not only our residents public discourse at City Hall com- late last summer, when the theater poorly but it impacts our city and pared to L.A., West Hollywood dedicated to preserving film histo- our city’s ability to refinance our and other cities throughout the ry abruptly closed. photo by Edwin Folven bonds and things like that. It really county. For decades, the venerable The Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax Avenue has remained closed does make sense that we should The bill has also been criticized venue hosted screenings and spe- since last summer. The owners of the building plan to refurbish and send a letter in opposition to this.” by Democrats because it would cial events taking audiences back reopen the space. HR 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs add more than $1 trillion to the to a bygone period of Hollywood Act, passed the House and Senate national deficit over the next 10 history. Most recently operated by The emails were sent anonymous- But the scandal proved to be too along party lines. Both chambers years, according to the a nonprofit known as the ly to members of the board and much for the Cinefamily board of are in the process of reconciling Congressional Budget Office, and Cinefamily since 2007, the closure others connected with the opera- directors, which on Nov. 14 ended the differences in each of their for making it this far into the leg- resulted from a scandal reminis- tion and have not been substantiat- operations. A statement posted versions of the bill before sending islative process with little public cent of a Hollywood movie. ed. No claims were made to online attributed to the board said it to the president for approval. scrutiny. In August, the Cinefamily’s co- authorities, and no arrests were the allegations and debt incurred Republicans in Congress have A city staff report also cites the founder Hadrian Belove and board made or charges filed. Belove by the nonprofit prompted the clo- promoted the bill for its reduction bill’s repeal of casualty loss for vice president Shadie Elnashai posted a response on Facebook sure. of the corporate tax rate from 35 deduction for wildfires and earth- resigned after emails surfaced categorically denying the allega- “While the board recognizes percent to 20 percent. Democrats quakes not associated with federal alleging their misconduct against tions, which were widely reported that the decision to close the have criticized the bill due to a disaster relief legislation, but still women on the Cinefamily staff. by the media. See Theater page 22 See Tax Reform page 26 “There’s no place like home for the holidays...” To all my wonderful friends and neighbors, Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a peaceful and healthy 2018. sachsandthecity.com 310.777.6361 jeffreysachs.com Specializing in the mid-city neighborhoods of West Hollywood, Beverly Grove, The Miracle Mile and Hancock Park to the west side communities of Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Westwood and Santa Monica.

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Music Showcase” holding “Deities in Japanese Art,” a MagicMania on Sunday, Dec. lecture about the “Wisdom Kings” in Celebrate the holidays with “A Very 17 from noon to 3 Buddhism, on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 Merry MagicMania” festival running p.m. at the Autry p.m. Michael VanHartingsveldt will from Thursday, Dec. 14 through Museum of the lead the discussion. The event is held Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Santa American West. in collaboration with the Los Angeles Monica Playhouse. The festival fea- Musicians and County Museum of Art. 5700 Wilshire tures 30 different magic and variety cowboy poets will Blvd., Ste. 100. (323)761-7510, acts in nine shows over two weekends, perform songs and stories of the Old jflalc.org. with every show being different. West, contemporary music and more. Tickets start at $40. Showtimes are 8 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith p.m., Thursday and Friday; 5 and 8 Park. (323)667-2000, theautry.org. p.m., Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. 1211 WeHo TRIBE Fourth St. (818)558-7000, magicma- niala.com. DiscussionWest Hollywood’s gay men’s discus- ClassicalEnjoy a performance Concert by the Capitol sion group, TRIBE, will meet on Ensemble on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 6 Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 7:30 to 9 Christmas Carol p.m., at the Los Angeles County p.m. in the West Hollywood Library A Noise Within, a classical repertory Museum of Art’s Bring Theater. The Community Meeting Room. the event theater company based in Pasadena, ensemble, comprised of violinist is open to the public; admission is continues a cherished holiday tradi- Phillip Levy, cellist Eric Byers and free. 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. tion with a production of Charles pianist Rina Dokshitsky, will perform weho.org/tribe. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” run- works by Beethoven. The concert is ning from Friday, Dec. 15 through part of the “Sundays Live” music Saturday, Dec. 23. Producing artistic series. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857- directors Geoff Elliott and Julia 6000, lacma.org. Rodriguez-Elliott co-direct the mas- terpiece about the redemptive and transformative power of love. Showtime on Dec. 15 is 8 p.m.; see Blind Boys of schedule for additional showtimes. Tickets start at $25. (626)356-3100, AlabamaCAP UCLA welcomes the Blind Boys anoisewithin.org. photo by Gil Lavi of Alabama for a “Christmas Show” Israel’s iconic singer-songwriter, guitarist and UNICEF goodwill ambas- featuring the Preservation Hall sador David Broza returns to perform “The Not Exactly Xmas Show” on Legacy Horns and vocalist Ruthie Sunday, Dec. 17 Hanukkah Reading Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at The Broad Stage. Broza is celebrat- Foster on at 7 p.m. at Rabbi Norbert Weinberg will lead a the Theatre at Ace Hotel. The ing the 40th anniversary of the release of his best-known song, “Yihye Hanukkah ceremony on Saturday, Grammy-winning group will perform Dec. 16 at 9:45 a.m., followed by a Tov (Things Will Be Better),” which has become an anthem of the Israeli selections from its recordings, humorous reading about the history peace movement. The current tour follows the release of Broza’s album “Talkin’ Christmas” and “Go Tell It Hanukkah at noon, at Hollywood “The Set List,” a collection of studio and live recordings celebrating his On The Mountain,” as well as classic Temple Beth El. 1317 N. Crescent career. Tickets start at $55. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. (310)434- gospel songs. Tickets start at $29.50. Heights Blvd. (323)656-3150, or 3200, thebroadstage.org. 929 S. Broadway. (888)929-7849, email [email protected]. cap.ucla.edu.

Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. as a gram is hosting Puppet Theater on fundraiser for L.A. theater Wheels’ performance of “The Snow The Nutcracker PAW-lidaysCelebrate the holiday season along- director Dan Queen” on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. Arena Cinelounge Sunset presents side a furry friend at Sofitel Los Bonnell and his in Russian, and 12:15 p.m. in English, screenings of The Royal Ballet’s “The Angeles at Beverly Hills on family. Bonnell at the West Hollywood Community Nutcracker” (2017) running from Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 suffered a brain Center at Plummer Park. The Hans Monday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, p.m. at the hotel’s annual pet-friendly aneurysm in April Christian Andersen fairytale is a story Dec. 23. The ballet is danced to “PAW-lidays” event. Join Santa Claus while attending a about friendship and love that centers Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. for a pet photo-op meeting at Sacred on the struggle between good and evil Showtime on Dec. 18 is 1:45 p.m.; see and enjoy hot Fools Theatre in as experienced by a little boy and girl. schedule for additional showtimes. apple cider, a Yule Hollywood and The performances are free and open to Tickets are $25. 6464 Sunset Blvd. log and holiday remains in rehabilitative care. Tickets the public. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., (323)924-1644, arenascreen.com. treats for the fami- are $50. 5060 Fountain Ave. Rooms 5 and 6. (323)848-6377, ly. Home Dog (323)663-1525, fountaintheatre.com. weho.org. LA, B&G Mar- Deities in tin and D.O.G store will provide The Snow Queen Western Music Japanese Art a free, gourmet, holiday doggie treat West Hollywood’s WeHo Arts pro- Music fans are invited to a “Western Japan Foundation, Los Angeles is bag for all four-legged attendees. 8555 Beverly Blvd. (310)278-5444, sofitel-los-angeles.com.

Holiday Poetry Founded 1946 West Hollywood resident Joe Praml 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. will read from Dylan Thomas’ “A SUITE 330 Child’s Christmas in Wales” and other P.O. B OX 36036 holiday poems on Saturday, Dec. 16 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Palms- (323)933-5518 Rancho Park Branch Library. WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Thomas’s poem is a remembrance of Christmas past. Praml will also read Michael Villalpando from Clement Clarke Moore’s “Twas UBLISHER The Night Before Christmas,” as well P as works by other famous poets. 2920 Karen Villalpando Overland Ave. (310)840-2142. EDITOR & PUBLISHER

Vivaldi’s Four Edwin Folven [email protected] DITOR SeasonsJoin the Salastina Music Society for a E concert on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 8 Luke Harold to 9:30 p.m. in Barrett Hall at the [email protected] Pasadena Conservatory, and on REPORTER Sunday, Dec. 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Villa Aurora in Pacific Palisades. Maura Turcotte The ensemble will revisit Antonio COPY EDITOR Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” Holiday Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, receptions are included. Tickets are Rebecca Villalpando $32. Pasadena Conservatory, 100 N. Hill Ave.; Villa Aurora, 520 Paseo CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Miramar. salastina.org.

The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail Fountain Theatre subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspapers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court BenefitFountain Theatre Show will present the solo Order No 736637. play “A Piece of My Mind,” written and performed by Eric Barr, on Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 December 14, 2017

Local leaders raising awareness for open enrollment open enrollment period compared to years past. With open enrollment for health “I also am “I also am heartened to see that care coverage running through heartened to see Americans across our nation January in California, local lead- that Americans understand the importance of the ers and organizations are working Affordable Care Act,” said Lieu, to fill a marketing void left by the across our nation who also posted a video to his federal government. understand the social media channel to help spur “People understand that the enrollment, and has a few email Trump administration is trying to importance of blasts planned. sabotage the Affordable Care the Affordable Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) Act,” Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) Care Act.” has also done more online out- said. reach this year to raise awareness In August, the Centers for -Rep. Ted Lieu of the deadline, according to Medicare and Medicaid Services (D-Torrance) Emilie Simons, the congressman’s announced that it would spend spokeswoman. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo $10 million promoting this year’s “Congressman Schiff is very The agreement specifies parameters for city usage of district facilities for open enrollment period, compared Care Act. concerned that that the Trump various programming. to more than $100 million spent Since open enrollment opened Administration has shortened the last year. Despite the larger bud- on Nov. 1, Lieu has taken to his health care open enrollment peri- get, the organization said first time social media channels to raise od and drastically slashed its mar- enrollment declined 42 percent awareness of the deadlines. keting budget, despite the success Beverly Hills school board approves during the 2016-17 open enroll- California residents who need of Covered California in enrolling ment period, and effectuated health insurance have until Jan. 31 Californians in health coverage,” enrollment declined by approxi- to sign up for 2018 coverage, Simons said. “That’s why he's new Joint Powers Agreement mately 500,000 individuals. including a Dec. 15 deadline to taken several important steps to the city,” Superintendent Michael Democrats opposing President sign up for coverage beginning on spread information about enroll- Bregy said. “We’re so pleased to be Donald J. Trump’s health care Jan. 1. The deadline set by health- ment deadlines to our constituents, Beverly Hills Unified School moving forward with a mutually agenda have denounced the care.gov, the federal government’s and other Americans that follow District’s Board of Education voted beneficial agreement that will sup- decrease in promotional funding a health insurance exchange web- us on social media.” on Dec. 5 to approve terms for a port programs and activities for our tactic to undermine the Affordable site, is Dec. 15 – shortening the See Health page 22 new joint powers agreement entire community for years to between the district and the city of come.” &DPN Beverly Hills, outlining city usage The City Council will vote on the of school facilities for various pro- new agreement at its Dec. 19 meet- gramming. ing. Mayor Lili Bosse said she is The deal, pending City Council optimistic that her colleagues on approval next week, culminates the council will approve. Bverly Hills Estate Ses more than five months of negotia- “My heart is always with the tion since the previous agreement schools,” she said. “I truly feel our expired on June 30. An extension to schools are the foundation of our )JHI&OE%FTJHOFS$MPUIJOH"OUJRVFT that agreement was scheduled to city.” expire on Dec. 31. The district began negotiations #FOFEJDU$BOZPO%S #FWFSMZ)JMMT $" According to the new agreement, asking for $13.5 million per year. the city will pay the district $10.5 An open letter by Bregy earlier this 'SJEBZ4VOEBZ %FD BNQN million in the 2017-18 fiscal year, summer asked for increased fund- $11 million in 2018-19 and $11.5 ing in the new agreement partly to million in 2019-20 – an increase compensate for 2012, when the dis- from the deal’s previous $9.7 mil- trict agreed to a reduced amount lion per year value. The city will due to the city’s budgetary con- also reimburse the district for 50 straints. percent of the costs for crossing The district will be responsible guards, instead of paying $125,000 for maintenance and landscaping of for crossing guards as it did in the its facilities as it pertains to city previous deal. District spokes- programming on its property. woman Laura Skirde said the annu- The agreement also specifies al value of the crossing guard con- measures for security and emer- tract is 281,573.92. gency preparedness. District facilities used by the city under the agreement include all recreational and classroom facili- “My heart is ties at Beverly Hills High School, the district’s four K-8 schools and always with district office. Programming made possible the schools. under the agreement includes after- I truly feel school enrichment classes at the district’s four K-8 schools, aquatics our schools classes at the high school’s pool, are the Beverly Hills Little League at school baseball fields and adult foundation of classes in high school classrooms. our city.” “The district has spent hundreds, if not a thousand hours over the past six months, working on the terms of -Lili Bosse this very important partnership with Beverly Hills mayor

Design for WeHo Belltower to be presentedWest Hollywood willat hostmeeting a Chapter of the American Institute community meeting on the Sunset of Architects’ 2017 Next LA Spectacular Pilot Sign project, also Award of Honor. After the presen- known as the West Hollywood tation, attendees are invited to Belltower, on Tuesday, Dec. 19 meet the project team, ask ques- from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the West tions, discuss details and provide Hollywood Library Community comments. Meeting Room. The West Hollywood Library is Architect Tom Wiscombe will located at 625 N. San Vicente 2VFTUJPOT be joined by representatives of Blvd. For information, call Joanna Orange Barrel Media and MOCA Hankamer, principal planner, capi- to present the concept design for tal and special projects, at (323) &DPN West Hollywood Belltower, which 848-6395, or email recently won the Los Angeles [email protected]. 4 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo officials warn about Police seek dangers of drunk driving information about alleged carjacking Los Angeles Police Department detectives are investigating a case in which a man was run over by his own vehicle after being carjacked. The incident occurred on Monday, Dec. 11 at approximately 6:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Carondelet Street. Officers responded to a 911 call photo courtesy of the LAPD about an assault with a deadly Detectives released security camera video of the suspect. weapon and discovered a 54-year- old man on the rooftop level of a parking structure suffering from severe trauma to his head and body. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Suspect sought for robbery at Investigators with the LAPD’s Rampart Division determined the victim was involved in an argument and fight with a male suspect. eastDetectives Hollywood from the Los eastboundgas onstation Melrose Avenue. Detectives located security camera Angeles Police Department’s The suspect is Hispanic, 35 to footage showing a Hispanic man dri- Rampart Division are asking for 40 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall ving the victim’s vehicle from the the public’s help in identifying an and 200 pounds with long wavy photo by Joshua Barash scene. armed suspect who robbed a gas black hair tied in two pony tails. West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman (center) joined other city At approximately 9 p.m., LAPD station in east Hollywood in late He also had a goatee and was officials and representatives from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s officers in the San Fernando Valley November. wearing a blue “L.A.” baseball Station on Dec. 11 to remind the public about the dangers of drinking located the vehicle and arrested a The robbery occurred on Nov. cap, blue jacket turned inside out, and driving during the holidays. man removing property. He was 27 at approximately 7:55 a.m. at a dark pants, black shoes, prescrip- City officials and sheriff’s deputies walked to restaurants and bars identified as Mitchell Castillo, 36. gas station in the 4500 block of tion glasses and a wedding ring on to distribute 100,000 drink coasters with printed messages reminding Police believe Castillo is a transient. Melrose Avenue, just east of the his left index finger. patrons not to drink and drive, and to instead use a designated driver, He was booked for carjacking. Hollywood (101) Freeway. The A video of the suspect can be ride hailing service or taxi company. The coasters feature telephone Detectives are searching for wit- male suspect pretended to pur- viewed by visiting lapdonline.org. numbers for taxi companies that serve West Hollywood and a link to nesses who may have seen or have chase cigarettes, pulled out a hand- Anyone with information is asked information about the city’s PickUp – a convenient alternative to dri- information about the crime. Anyone gun and demanded money from a to contact dets. Gonzalez or ving. The PickUp runs along Santa Monica Boulevard in a four-mile with information is urged to call cash register. The cashier handed Martinez by calling (213)484- loop with 15 stops in each direction between Robertson Boulevard (213)484-3400. the suspect money and he fled 3640. and La Brea Avenue. Hours of operation are 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 to 10 p.m., Sunday. The PickUp is free and it helps to prevent drunk driving, eases parking and reduces traffic congestion. For information on the PickUp, visit wehopickup.com. For information on the city anti-drinking and driving programs, visit weho.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 December 14, 2017

Saban Community Clinic spreads holiday cheer at annual party on Hollywood and Beverly boule- resident who receives services at vards, and Melrose Avenue. The the Saban Community Clinic’s Hundreds of kids of all ages Saban Community Clinic, which Hollywood facility, said she looks received free clothing, toys, books was formerly the Los Angeles Free forward to the event each year. and personal hygiene supplies on Clinic, first opened in 1967 and Jackson, who brought her grandson Dec. 12 at the Saban Community serves approximately 100,000 peo- Daryl, 11, and granddaughter Clinic’s 28th annual Patient ple each year. NaeNae, 8, said she helps clean up Holiday Party at First Presbyterian Steere said many families return after lunch to show her gratitude. Church of Hollywood. annually, and the items make the “We get clothing, books and toys, The event was founded by Saban difference in being able to provide everything they need to be enter- Community Clinic board member Christmas gifts to their children. tained,” Jackson said. “I am very Marcia Steere, who wanted to help She recounted the story of a young grateful. It makes a big difference at-risk children served by the clinic girl suffering from cerebral palsy for me and a lot of other families during the holidays. Steere gathered who was an infant when her single who don’t have money to spend on photo by Edwin Folven donations, and supplied clothing mother first brought her to the Christmas. It’s a blessing.” The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers made a surprise appearance at the and other items to approximately party. Now, the girl is a teenager. Gregory Jackson, who dressed as Saban Community Clinic’s annual holiday party, much to the delight of 35 youth who gathered in 1989 in a “I’ve seen this little girl grow Santa Claus and visited with chil- children who attended the event. parking lot outside the clinic’s facil- up,” Steere said. “I am so glad to dren at the party, was once home- ity on Hollywood Boulevard. The see the daughter is doing well, less and often showered at the clinic thanks. and a car. I am moving up, and it event grew over the years to knows where to get services and in Hollywood. Volunteering to “I do it for the kids. I do it to give feels so good to give back to the include more donations, and now has a place to go.” spread holiday cheer for the past back to the community,” Jackson community. And seeing their smiles serves approximately 500-550 peo- Loretta Jackson, a Los Angeles two years is his way of saying said. “Now I have a house and a job is one of the best things.” ple. “It just warms my heart when I see the smiles on their faces,” Steere said. “Some kids think Santa brought them presents and dropped them off here.” The items distributed during the event are donated by companies and individuals. Steere uses mone- tary donations to purchase much of the clothing, including jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, underwear, T-shirts and blankets. Toys, back- packs and books are provided to children, who also enjoyed a visit from Santa Claus and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Hygiene items include toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo and personal health products. After filling bags with the free items, recipients enjoyed lunch. Steere said the recipients are clients of the clinic’s three locations

Jewish Community Foundation announces grant recipients The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles announced that it has awarded $1.65 million through its annual Israel Grants program to strengthen the country’s Jewish identity and advance economic development and self-sufficiency, including programs focused on at-risk youth. Recipients are BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change, HaShomer HaChadash, Nitzanim, Tzohar, Educating for Excellence, Jaffa Institute, Machshava and YEDID: The Association for Community Empowerment. Since 2010, the foundation has distributed grants in Israel totaling close to $9 million to nearly 60 organizations. The foundation, the largest manager of charitable assets and planned giving solutions for Los Angeles Jewish philanthropists, awards its Israel Grants to organizations that possess a strong track record of creating meaningful change, have achievable outcomes, affect a significant number of people or regions, and offer opportunities for partnerships with other fun- ders. “To be able to engage and uplift so many is richly gratifying,” said Marvin I. Schotland, foundation president and CEO. “We look forward to watching all of these inspi- rational programs flourish.” 6 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Schiff announces App Challenge winners Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced the winners of the annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math academic competition, the Congressional App Challenge, for the 28th Congressional District. The competition aims to foster an early interest and engagement in STEM education and technology by challenging students to develop an application, commonly known as an “app.” Rohin Manvi, from Crescenta Valley High School won first place for his app, Water Notifier, a device used to notify people in India when water is supplied by the Indian government. The run- ners-up, also from Crescenta Valley High School, were Lyron Co Ting Keh for his ML-CaPre Schiff App and Shyla Summers, Claire Gantan, Emme Spero and Brendan clever, sophisticated and useful – Hermann for their app, Habit they demonstrate the enormous Tracker. The students were creativity of young people in our inspired to participate in this chal- community. They give me every lenge by their teacher, Gregory confidence that the next generation Neat. will help to keep our country com- Honorable mention went to petitive in this technologically dri- Prajwal Tumkur Mahesh, ven age. If this contest is any indi- Alexander Hirsch, Joshua Anthony cation, we’ll have some amazing Domantay and Dominick Lee, of talent headed to Silicon Valley.” John Burroughs High School in Established by the U.S. House Burbank, for their Quarterback of Representatives in 2013, the Snap Timer (Team Project) App. competition is open to all high David Hedin-Abreu, who is a pro- school students who live in or ponent of STEM education, helped attend high school in the 28th this team realize their app submis- Congressional District. High sion. school students compete by creat- “Students participating in this ing and exhibiting their software challenge never fail to impress application, or “app,” for mobile, me,” Schiff said. “The applications tablet or computer devices on a designed by these students are so platform of their choice.

Lieu asks for artificial intelligence commission Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) Senate. introduced the Fundamentally “Artificial intelligence is already Understanding the Usability and reshaping the future of nearly every Realistic Evolution of Artificial major industry,” Lieu said in a state- Intelligence Act with Rep. John ment. “With thoughtful investment, Delaney (D-Md.) and Pete Olson American ingenuity in AI can trans- (R-Texas) to create a federal advi- form our economy and help the sory commission to study artificial United States remain the global stan- intelligence issues. dard-bearer of innovation. As a Comprised of members from leader in this space, the U.S. is federal agencies, industry, acade- responsible for determining how to mia and labor organizations, the deploy these new technologies safely commission would advise the gov- and wisely – especially considering ernment on how to regulate and pre- the potential economic, legal and pare for advancements in artificial ethical implications ofAI. I am proud intelligence. Reps. Lieu, Delaney to join my colleagues Rep. Delaney and Olson are members of the and Rep. Olson in bringing together Artificial Intelligence Caucus, creat- a diverse group of experts to tackle ed in the 115th Congress to inform these fundamental questions. Used policymakers of the technological, correctly, AI can transform society economic and social impacts of for the better. Used in a nefarious advances in artificial intelligence. A manner, AI can wreak havoc on companion bill was introduced in the society.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 December 14, 2017

City attorney warns of price Ordinances for homeless housing headed gouging during fires to City Planning Commission City Attorney Mike Feuer today The Los Angeles City Planning issued a consumer alert warning Commission today will consider Angelenos to be on the lookout for City Planning’s Permanent instances of price gouging during Supportive Housing and Interim the Skirball and Creek fires, and to Motel Conversion ordinances as report any instances of it to his part of the city’s Comprehensive office for possible prosecution. Homeless Strategy. “Price gouging during a public To move homeless individuals emergency isn’t just outrageous, it’s off the street, the local electorate illegal,” Feuer said. “Consumers voted overwhelmingly last fall in should be very wary of price spikes support of Measure HHH – a $1.2 for hotel rooms, gasoline and emer- billion local bond that would fur- gency items like generators. If you ther the construction of new hous- suspect price gouging, report it to ing units for the city’s most vul- my office immediately, when nerable population. appropriate we will prosecute.” The proposed supportive hous- Price gouging is illegal whenever ing ordinance consolidates the a local state of emergency has been planning process to cut down the declared. For 30 days following overall development timelines and Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo such a declaration, it is unlawful for Feuer reduce public costs. This new The ordinances could help reduce the number of makeshift homeless a person or business to sell or offer approval process will allow pro- encampments throughout the city. any consumer food, goods or ser- son or business can prove that the jects, which meet particular stan- vices used for emergency clean-up, price increase is directly attributed dards, as specified in the ordi- emergency supplies, medical sup- to additional costs imposed on it for nance, to be approved in less than chronically homeless. addressing homelessness in our plies, home-heating oil, building labor, goods or materials. one year. The proposed motel conversion city,” said Vince Bertoni, director materials, housing, transportation, The L.A. city attorney can crimi- While the department recog- ordinance would create new regu- of City Planning. “By streamlin- freight, storage services, or gasoline nally prosecute violators of nizes the critical need to simplify lations to allow existing motels ing the approval process to bring at a price that is more than 10 per- California’s price gouging statute. the approval of this much-needed and hotels to be retrofitted, and more affordable housing online – cent higher than the price charged Violators can be sentenced up to type of housing, the draft ordi- used for supportive and transition- and utilizing motels and hotels for by that person for those goods or one year of imprisonment in county nance also includes provisions to al housing. supportive and transitional hous- services immediately prior to the jail and/or fined up to $10,000. ensure new supportive housing Hotels and motels present an ing, we are addressing the imme- declaration. Hotels and motels are Violators are also subject to civil projects are not out of scale with opportunity to use existing struc- diate need for housing and helping also prohibited from charging enforcement actions, including civil surrounding neighborhoods. tures to respond to immediate our neediest community mem- prices that are more than 10 percent penalties of up to $5,000 per viola- Additionally, the ordinance housing needs. These buildings bers.” higher than rates they advertised tion, injunctive relief and mandato- specifies criteria which projects are structurally similar to residen- Pending approval from the immediately prior to the declared ry restitution. must meet to be considered a sup- tial buildings and have the poten- commission and the City state of emergency. Feuer urged anyone who is the portive housing project. All units tial to be quickly adapted to pro- Council’s Planning and Land Use For a period of 180 days after the victim of price gouging or who has are required to be affordable, and vide interim housing through pub- Management Committee, the declaration, it is also unlawful for a information about it occurring in 50 percent must be restricted to licly funded programs. ordinances will be heard before contractor to sell or offer to sell any Los Angeles to file a complaint homeless individuals with one or “These are common sense and the City Council for final consid- repair, reconstruction or emergency with the city attorney’s office – more disabilities or those who are cost-effective solutions aimed at eration. clean-up services for more than 10 either online at percent higher than they charged lacityattorney.org/consumercom- immediately prior to the declara- plaints or by calling (213)978- tion. Exceptions to these prohibi- 8340. tions exist if, for example, the per-

photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sadie Stewart, of the Veteran’s Administration, presents the Beverly Hills North office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage with an Outstanding Support Award on behalf of the Veteran’s Association. Beverly Hills brokerage wins

OutstandingSadie Stewart, of the Veteran’s Supporting the less Award fortunate for Administration, presented the Thanksgiving,” said Loren Judd, the Beverly Hills North office of manager of Beverly Hills North Coldwell Banker Residential office of Coldwell Banker Brokerage with an Outstanding Residential Brokerage. “Our office Support Award on behalf of the started this great charitable event six Veteran’s Association for the years ago. What we do is give office’s superior support of the turkeys with all the fixings to the Veteran’s Association’s veterans families of veterans. We are strong and programs. On Nov. 20, the believers in giving back to the com- Beverly Hills North office of munities we serve. We handed out Coldwell Banker Residential more than 300 turkeys on Nov. 20 to Brokerage hosted a Day of Giving veteran families.” for Thanksgiving where it raised Last year, the Beverly Hills North money from its office and gave office of Coldwell Banker away 300 free turkey dinners to Residential Brokerage also supplied families with the Veteran’s more than 300 turkeys to the fami- Association and the Salvation Army lies of the Veteran’s Administration Family Center. and families that are housed by the “Our Day of Giving is about feed- Salvation Army Family Center. 8 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Work continues on MetroWith the hopes Olympic to and complete more projectsmeans that the projects by have2028 a cur- Paralympic Games coming to the “This initiative is rent delivery date after 2028. They Purple Line Extension Los Angeles region in summer our opportunity to include four Measure M mega pro- 2028, the Los Angeles County jects that will require accelerated Metropolitan Transportation harness the resources. MicroTransit, an I-10 Authority is working on a “Twenty- unifying power of ExpressLanes extension to the San Eight by ‘28” initiative to ensure Bernardino County line, and Blue that 28 road, transit and the Olympic Line Signal and Washington/Flower bicycle/pedestrian projects are movement to Junction Improvements would completed in time for the 2028 transform our require funding resources. As out- Games in Los Angeles. lined in the voter-approved Measure Many of the projects are already transportation M ordinance, project schedule scheduled to be completed. Others future.” acceleration may only occur if would need accelerated funding. doing so does not delay delivery of “Winning the 2028 Olympic -Mayor Eric Garcetti any other project. Games gives us the chance to re- “The 2028 Olympic and imagine Los Angeles, and ask our- Paralympic Games offer an oppor- selves what legacy we will create ment to transform our transporta- tunity for us to work with the state for generations to come. ‘Twenty- tion future.” and federal governments to move Eight by ‘28’ will help us frame the Seventeen projects already are our projects forward for the good of progress we’re striving to make in scheduled for completion before the people in our region,” said the years leading up to the Games,” 2028, of which four are Measure R Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. said Mayor Eric Garcetti, chair of funded and 13 are funded by All commitments in Measure M photo courtesy of Metro the Metro Board. “This initiative is Measure M. Eight additional accel- would still be met, regardless of The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is our opportunity to harness the uni- erated project schedules are inclusion on the list. For informa- providing updates about construction along Wilshire Boulevard for fying power of the Olympic move- deemed “aspirational,” which tion, visit metro.net. the Purple Line Extension Project. At the east end of the project, preparation for pile installation continues near Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, while jet grout- ing continues near Wilshire Boulevard and Norton Avenue. Near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, hauling continues Sheriff’s department grant boosts traffic safety from the staging yard. Additionally, concrete work is occurring at The Los Angeles County reaching a 10-year low in 2010, the The funds will be used for educa- Wilshire Boulevard/Sycamore Avenue from behind the work zone. Sheriff’s Department has been number of people killed on roads tional presentations, DUI check- Concrete work may require intermittent traffic control. awarded a $1.84 million grant from has increased nearly 17 percent points and saturation patrols, bicy- Through Dec. 15, dewatering well maintenance work is also occur- the California Office of Traffic throughout the state, with 3,429 cle and pedestrian safety enforce- ring on Wilshire Boulevard between La Brea and Highland avenues, Safety for a year-long program of fatalities in 2015, the most recent ment, motorcycle safety programs, and will involve intermittent traffic control measures. The sidewalk special enforcement and public year for which statistics are avail- distracted driving enforcement, and along the south side of Wilshire Boulevard may be closed on Dec. 14 awareness efforts to prevent traffic able. Pedestrian and bicycle fatali- speed and red light enforcement. It between Sycamore Avenue and Orange Drive. Westbound Wilshire deaths and injuries. ties are also increasing and account will also be used for warrant ser- Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between Mansfield Avenue The department will use the for nearly 25 percent of all traffic vice operations targeting multiple and Orange Drive. Work will take place on the sidewalk on the north- funds to keep roads safe and deaths, and the dangers of distract- DUI offenders, compilation of DUI east corner of Wilshire Boulevard/Orange Drive, but sidewalk access improve quality of life through ed and drug-impaired driving con- “hot sheets” identifying the worst will be maintained. enforcement and education. After tinue to be an issue. DUI offenders and other programs. Near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, excavation, hauling, instrumentation work and deck maintenance is ongoing. Decking preparation, utility work, hauling and dewatering well installation is also occurring near Wilshire and La Cienega Boulevards. For information, visit metro.net. Members of the public with questions or concerns about Purple Line Extension construction activity can also call the 24-hour project hotline at (213)922-6934, and email the project team at [email protected].

Metro seeks two members forThe Measure Los Angeles CountyM committee Metropolitan Transportation “We encourage Authority is searching for two indi- interested viduals to serve on the Measure M individuals to Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee, which helps provide become part of government accountability and this committee to transparency for county residents and taxpayers. help ensure that An essential part of the process is taxpayer dollars to organize the seven-member are spent oversight committee that will mon- itor Measure M. The Metro Board effectively and formally approved the initial efficiently.” seven-member committee in June. Two positions have become vacant -Metro CEO in recent weeks. Phillip A. Washington Metro is looking for someone with expertise in transit operations and labor practices as well as an Additionally, the committee individual with expertise in man- reviews all proposed debt financ- agement of large-scale construction ing and proposed amendments to projects. To apply, visit the Measure M ordinance, includ- metro.net/projects/itoc-measurem. ing the ballot measure’s expendi- As outlined by the Measure M ture plan. Members review the ordinance, the committee includes comprehensive program assess- experts in public finance and bud- ment of the expenditure plan and get, transit operations and labor, make recommendations for construction, business, architec- improving the program. ture, engineering and legal exper- “As we grow our transportation tise. The committee reviews all system across the county, we will Measure M-related audits and do so in a transparent, fiscally holds an annual public hearing to responsible manner,” said Metro report on the results of the audits. CEO Phillip A. Washington. “We The committee also prepares an encourage interested individuals to annual report of the audits and pub- become part of this committee to lic comments with the Metro Board help ensure that taxpayer dollars are of Directors. spent effectively and efficiently.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 December 14, 2017 10 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHoMembers of employees the city of West dent union of the association. donates “Giving Federationto food of State, pantry County & Hollywood’s largest labor union back is the right thing to do, and Municipal Employees. presented a $5,000 donation to this year we chose SOVA, as we SOVA, a program of Jewish SOVA Community Food and know about the great job they do to Family Service of Los Angeles, Resource Program on Dec. 13 at meet the most basic nutritional provides free groceries and an West Hollywood City Hall Plaza. needs of our community.” array of supportive services to over The donation, presented to Fred “Every day, hundreds of local 9,000 individuals of all ages, eth- Summers, SOVA’s senior director, residents suffer food insecurity, nicities and religions each month. is part of West Hollywood and many go without any food,” SOVA operates two comprehen- Municipal Employees Union’s said Jeff Book, the association’s sive service centers in the Los #WeHoMEGivesBack initiative as vice president. “SOVA provides a Angeles area that provide free a way to thank and give back to the critical resource to help the com- nutritious food that nourishes fam- West Hollywood community. munity address this need.” ilies, helps children perform better “All of our members are grateful West Hollywood Municipal in school and strengthens the elder- for the support and kindness that Employees Union, a labor union ly. the residents and business owners that represents 162 employees of For information, visit jfsla.org of West Hollywood have given to the city of West Hollywood, is an and afscme36.org/afscme-local- all of us,” said Gloria Aviles, presi- official local of the American 3339. photo courtesy of the West Hollywood Municipal Employees Union

Cedars cancer institute recognized The Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been honored with a three-year accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the college’s quality assurance program, called the Commission on Cancer, demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to high-quality, multi- disciplinary patient care. A three- year accreditation with commendation is awarded only to programs that comply with all standards at the time of a comprehensive on-site survey. “Receiving this accreditation validates Cedars-Sinai’s strong commitment to outstanding, multi- disciplinary, patient-centered cancer care, which we’re proud to provide,” said Dr. Howard Sandler, interim director of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. The 2017 Accreditation Survey found that the Cancer Institute met or exceeded all 27 standards mea- sured during the inspection, including diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology services, psychosocial services and clinical trial information. Additionally, the Cancer Institute received commendations in all seven areas of care that are mea- sured. This gold level of achievement qualifies the Cancer Institute to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award, which it first earned during a 2011 inspection. Only 6 percent of the 1,500 accred- ited hospitals, freestanding cancer centers and cancer program networks nationwide that were sur- veyed achieved the gold status this year. The time commitment required of members has proven well worth the effort, said Dr. Zuri Murrell, director of the Colorectal Cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai. “Cedars-Sinai employees, faculty, physicians and patients take great pride in knowing that our Cancer Institute provides fantastic care,” Murrell said. “I’m especially proud of our community outreach, which provides free breast and colorectal cancer screening and tests for diabetes.” Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd. For information, visit cedars-sinai.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 December 14, 2017

Council committee reviews CeremonyCity officials joined represen- signals the start of Hanukkah tatives of the Jewish community ‘Open for Business’ reforms on Tuesday to light the first can- The Los Angeles City Council’s discretion in place to condition seri- dle of a menorah in celebration Planning and Land Use al violators and “bad operators.” of Hanukkah. The eight-day Management Committee took The departments also initiated and Festival of Light began on Dec. action last week on Councilman changd many programs to oversee 12. The officials gathered at the Mitch O’Farrell’s “Open for the Monitoring, Verification, annual Chabad Menorah Business” reform initiative, which Inspection Program; Bever- Lighting ceremony at Los aims to streamline the way entrepre- age/Entertainment Stream-lining Angeles City Hall. Mayor Eric neurs obtain permits, cut the bureau- Program; and the Concierge Garcetti led the lighting and was cratic red tape associated with open- Program. The Department of City joined by Los Angeles ing a business, and reduce upfront Planning also created a centralized Controller Ron Galperin, City costs so operators can open their process to track cases. Attorney Mike Feuer, and doors faster and keep them open. The committee made recommen- Councilmen Paul Koretz, 5th The committee members heard dations, and asked department staff District, and David Ryu, 4th from the Los Angeles Department to report back to the committee and District. of City Planning and the the full City Council at a later date. photo courtesy of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer’s Office Department of Building and Safety about steps taken following the motions that were introduced by O’Farrell in summer 2016. “Through my reform initiative, we have increased inter-department coordination which has improved the overall experience of applicants wanting to do business with the city,” said Councilmember O’Farrell. “Entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into their businesses, often times investing their life sav- ings. They are the backbone of our local economy and contribute to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods. I want to thank the city departments who are working to improve the customer service experience with our small business operators.” According to representatives of the departments of City Planning, and Building and Safety, the departments implemented changes including eliminating grant terms for good operators while keeping the city’s

Position open on Ryu’s Discretionary Funds Task

ForceLos Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, is seeking applicants for a position on his Discretionary Funds Task Force. The citizen-run panel’s purpose is to review and advise about the use of discretionary fund expendi- tures, create policies and guidelines to determine the appropriate use of funds, solicit community input and provide recommendations for specific long-term discretionary fund projects, and review and recom- mend approval or disapproval of previously rescinded discretionary funds. For information, visit cd4.fund- [email protected].

Libraries offer help with health insurance enrollment The Los Angeles Public Library is offering free Covered California enrollment and assistance at many branch libraries on select dates during the Covered California open enrollment period through Jan. 31. For information, schedule and locations, call (213)228-7272, or visit lapl.org. 12 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Kuehl sworn in as new chair County motion seeks to limit payday lenders The Los Angeles County Board consumer protections at the local which hurt people more than they of Supervisors passed a motion on level. help,” said Liana Molina, director Dec. 12 directing staff to develop a “While licensed high-cost loans of community engagement with the for Board of Supervisors comprehensive approach toward are a legal industry, these products California Reinvestment Coalition. protecting consumers from the often trap our communities in an “Given the inaction of state and fed- harmful effects of high-cost loans. unrelenting cycle of debt,” said Los eral policy makers to reform lend- Last year, the board voted unan- Angeles County Supervisor Hilda ing laws, it’s critical for local gov- imously to support a proposal by L. Solis, 1st District, who authored ernment to use their authority to the federal Consumer Financial the motion. “[This] action strikes a tackle the problem and initiate Protection Bureau to regulate balance between ensuring that bor- reforms from the ground up.” short-term, high-cost payday loans. rowers have access to affordable The motion, co-sponsored by On Oct. 5, the bureau issued its emergency loans while protecting Supervisors Hilda Solis and Sheila final rules on payday lending, them from those who would prey on Kuehl, 3rd District, instructs the which are scheduled to go into our most vulnerable low-income Los Angeles County Department of effect in 2018. residents.” Business and Consumer Affairs, the However, earlier this month, The California Reinvestment planning department, the Treasurer Florida Congressman Dennis Ross Coalition, and dozens of faith-based and Tax Collector, and County introduced a bipartisan House res- and community organizations Counsel to evaluate possible regula- olution that would use the throughout the county, are advocat- tory approaches, develop a con- Congressional Review Act to ing for an ordinance to limit the sumer outreach and education strat- repeal the Consumer Financial expansion of payday, car title and egy, track relevant legislation, and Protection Bureau’s payday rules. installment lending storefronts, and identify safe and affordable finan- photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s Office Additionally, the leadership of the for statewide lending reforms such cial products for county residents. Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, was bureau is in flux given the recent as an interest rate cap. The cities of Staff will report back with findings sworn in as the new chair of the board on Dec. 5. She reiterated her resignation of former director San Francisco, Sacramento, San and recommendations next spring. commitment to building on the progress the board made during the Richard Cordray and the ensuing Jose, Long Beach and Fresno, and “Payday lenders and other busi- previous year. conflict over who should assume the counties of Santa Clara and San nesses that seek to get people to “I am very happy and grateful to be able to take my turn chairing the role of acting director. The Mateo, have enacted policies that commit to high-interest installment this progressive and collegial board,” Kuehl said. “Along with our Trump Administration recently restrict the number and location of loans and car title loans are simply entire county staff and leadership, I look forward to all the things we appointed Mick Mulvaney to act as lending businesses. preying on the poor,” Kuehl said. will do together, and I dream that life in the county will be a little bet- interim director. “Payday lenders cluster in low- “Their short-term, high-interest ter at the end of my year.” While the national situation income neighborhoods and commu- lending inevitably leads to deeper After Kuehl accepted the gavel, the board passed a motion coau- remains unresolved, the Los nities of color. They target con- and deeper indebtedness. With this thored by Kuehl and Supervisor Hilda Solis, 1st District, to examine Angeles County Board of sumers who are already struggling motion, the county is extending our the county’s sexual harassment policies. The goal is to ensure the Supervisors is seeking to address to make ends meet with loans that commitment to protecting con- county’s rules and regulations reflect current best practices and that it predatory lending and strengthen carry outrageous interest and fees, sumers from predatory lenders.” remains at the forefront of promoting a respectful and safe work culture. Additionally, the board worked on an innovative action plan to screen for food insecurity at our county health clinics. For information, visit supervisorkuehl.com.

County appoints new head

ofThe arts Los Angeles commission County Board building and expanding the diversity of Supervisors has appointed Kristin of our extraordinary cultural assets,” Sakoda as executive director of the said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd Los Angeles County Arts District. Commission. “One of the first things I did as a The commission provides fund- county supervisor was to look at ing for over 350 nonprofit arts orga- how we address equity and inclu- nizations through a $9 million grant sion in the Arts,” added Supervisor initiative and operates the nation’s Hilda L. Solis, 1st District. largest internship program. Its free “Through my motion, we estab- community programs also advance lished the County Equity and diversity and accessibility to the arts. Inclusions Initiative and contributed Sakoda will join he commission $1 million in new funding. As a on Feb. 15. She has more than 20 board, we knew we wanted some- years of cultural arts experience. For one who understood what we were the past nine years, Sakoda has trying to accomplish. Kristin Sakoda headed the New York City has a vibrant personality and a deep Department of Cultural Affairs – the passion for the arts, and I look for- largest arts funder in the U.S. ward to her building upon the solid besides the federal government. She foundation we have created.” has overseen efforts on diversity, Sakoda welcomed the opportuni- equity and inclusion in the arts; ty. administration; programmatic initia- “I am thrilled and humbled to tives; legal matters; legislation; pub- have been selected to lead the Los lic art and capital projects. Sakoda Angeles County Arts Commission will have a broad mandate to and its mission to foster excellence, advance arts and culture countywide diversity, vitality, understanding and under the direction of the Board of accessibility of the arts in one of the Supervisors. largest and most ethnically diverse “The varied and rich cultural life counties in the country,” she said. “I of L.A. County is the envy of the look forward to working with the country, and I am so happy to wel- Board of Supervisors, arts commis- come Kristin Sakoda, who is totally sioners and staff to build on their suited to our multi-faceted land- excellent work and advance initia- scape – a performer, lawyer [and] tives to support arts and culture arts-executive with a great vision for countywide.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 December 14, 2017

Brown pushes forward with climate change fight BHPD officers raise Gov. Jerry Brown on Dec. 12 are operating from the grassroots – Emmanuel Macron acknowledged joined the president of France, the from the cities, from the states, in his opening remarks. Pointing to United Nations secretary-general, from corporate leaders, from uni- the state’s nearly year-round fire awareness about men’s health the World Bank president and other versities and from civil society.” season – and wildfires still burning heads of state at the One Planet Former California Gov. Arnold in Southern California – the gover- Summit, marking the two-year Schwarzenegger and former New nor said there will be costly and anniversary of the Paris York City Mayor Michael destructive global impacts ahead Agreement. Bloomberg joined Gov. Brown at unless swift action occurs. “We can’t wait for the White the Summit to reaffirm a commit- “These fires, combined with the House to wake up,” Brown said in ment to action on climate change, ones from just a few weeks ago in keynote remarks. “We in America which France’s President Northern California, add up to thousands of homes being burned and even people being killed because the fires move so fast,” Brown said. “This is an example of what we can expect in the very near future.” The governor also discussed California’s upcoming Global Climate Action Summit – which will convene representatives from subnational governments, businesses, investors and civil society in San Francisco next year with the photo courtesy of BHPD goal of supporting the Paris The Beverly Hills Police Department recently participated in Agreement. Prior to attending the Movember, a program held each November raising awareness about summit, Brown met with President men’s health and prostate cancer awareness. For over a decade, men Hilda C. Heine, of the Republic of throughout the United States have grown mustaches as part of the pro- the Marshall Islands, and discussed ject. In anticipation of this year’s Movember observance, Beverly photo courtesy of Allyson Kron, Bloomberg Philanthropies the impacts of climate change on island nations. Hills Police Department officer David Leber created a fundraising Gov. Jerry Brown (center) met with former New York City Mayor Michael campaign in the department. The police department loosened its Bloomberg (left) and United Nation Secretary-General António Guterres restrictions on facial hair for uniformed officers in November to sup- at the One Planet Summit. port the effort. Officers were permitted to grow longer mustaches or ESTATE PLANNING goatees with a donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. An Introduction In addition to officers, many other Beverly Hills Police Department Many people think that estate plan- employees participated in the campaign, which raised more than ning is simply the writing of a will. $2,300. But a good estate plan will also Leber was inspired to raise funds for the foundation and raise AHF Hollywood Wellness protect you in the event of your awareness about prostate cancer in honor of his father, a recent incapacity. It will let you - not the prostate cancer survivor. courts – make decisions about your “The cause is near and dear to me because of my father,” Leber Center opens full-time medical care and keep control of AIDS Healthcare Foundation has Lonnie join our team and bring her added. your assets. The best time to plan appointed Lonnie Calvin to head its years of experience to AHF to help your estate is now - while you can newest Wellness Center in Los us expand our capacity to offer and before you need it. None of us Angeles, located at 1811 N. STD and HIV screenings for sexu- likes to think about our own frail- Western Ave. ally active adults in a convenient, ties, but that is exactly why so Calvin, a Stanford-educated confidential environment,” said many families are caught off guard licensed nurse practitioner who pre- Albert Ruiz, director of AHF’S Health-tech innovators unveil and unprepared when incapacity or viously worked for Mission Wellness Center Programs. death strikes. Hospice in Los Angeles County, The clinic will be open for walk- projects at Cedars’ ‘Demo Day’ officially began her position on ins on Monday to Friday, from 12 to Who Needs Estate Planning? On Dec. 6, 10 health-tech startup Alexa designed specifically for Dec. 11. As AHF’s largest Wellness 9 p.m. Current services at the EVERYONE over the age of 18 companies unveiled their leading- hospitalized patients. Center west of the Mississippi Wellness Center in the Hollywood should consider the benefits associ- edge health technology products The companies included Aiva, River, the clinic is dedicated to Presbyterian Medical Center ated with designating a person and platforms at a “Demo Day” for the world’s first voice assistant AHF co-founder and AIDS activist Doctor’s Tower, at 1300 N. who, in the event of your incapaci- investors, healthcare professionals platform for hospitals and clinical Chris Brownlie and will offer free, Vermont Ave. Suite 407, will ty, will have the responsibility for and members of the news media. environments; CancerAid, a lead- confidential screenings for HIV, remain the same on Thursday and the management of your health Entrepreneurs from all 10 compa- ing cancer app in the U.S., UK and other sexually transmitted diseases Friday evenings, 5:30 p.m. to 9 care, including the authority to nies recently completed the three- Australia that provides individual- and provide linkage to medical p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 make health care decisions on your month Cedars-Sinai Accelerator ized cancer therapy information, care. p.m. For information, visit freestd- behalf. Powered by Techstars, during and resources to patients and their “We are so excited to have check.org. Whatever the size of your estate, which they worked closely with caregivers; Invio, a cloud-based even a small one, someone should Cedars-Sinai doctors and mentors, content management system be in charge of its management and as well as Techstars leaders. designed to optimize clinical trials, distribution. If your estate is larger, The event, held at The Beverly reduce cost and increase efficiency you will also want to consider var- Hilton, showcased the companies’ by digitizing the process; and American Red Cross to hold ious ways to preserve your assets new products, including an at- Seremedi’s CareScriptions, a for your beneficiaries and to reduce home, easy-to-use blood-draw mobile app and software system or postpone the amount of estate technology, a support app for can- that helps patients prepare and December blood drives tax which otherwise might be cer patients, a cloud-based content recover from complex surgical can- The American Red Cross is ask- while supplies last. payable at your death. management system designed to cer procedures. ing all eligible donors to give more The organization will be holding better organize clinical trials, and a For information, visit cedars- life this December by giving blood. blood donation opportunities What Is My Estate? digital assistant like Amazon’s sinai.edu. In December, donations decline throughout the Los Angeles area Your estate consists, simply, of but the needs of patients remain from Dec. 16 to 31. Make an everything you own - your home, steady. To encourage donations, appointment to give blood by other real estate, bank accounts, from Dec. 21, through Jan. 7, the downloading the free Red Cross investments, retirement benefits, Red Cross will give those who Blood Donor App, visiting red- insurance policies, death benefits, come to give blood or platelets a crossblood.org, or calling collectibles, and personal belong- long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, 1(800)733-2767. ings. When you start adding it up you may find, like many people do, that you actually own a lot more than you think. Now, perhaps, you understand why people do estate Letters to the Editor planning. tions on cannabis activity, but I Kramer Law Marijuana should would rather see cannabis out- lawed entirely. Group remain illegal Many people including myself Stephen W. Kramer are tired of the awful stench of 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Re “L.A. City Council pot. Our right to be smoke free approves cannabis regulations,” Suite 205 should outweigh any right to the Los Angeles, CA 90036 Dec. 7 issue recreational use of cannabis. (323)964-7100 photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai It’s great that the L.A. City George Vreeland Hill a participating member of Council has approved regula- Beverly Hills Union Ten startup companies presented their leading-edge health technology Privilege products and platforms to investors and health professionals. Network 14 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

wines from four beloved wine ry half-bottle of Champagne shop that is scheduled to open on RESTAURANT NEWS regions of France, as the restaurant with the purchase of a grand raw Melrose in early 2018. Jon & By Jill Weinlein pairs unique bottles of Champagne bar platter. Keeping the birthday Vinny’s welcomes Tosi and her and sparkling wines with a contem- bubbles flowing through the month team on Dec. 15 from 3 to 9 p.m. as porary French menu by Executive of December, Bottlefish is gifting she debuts cookies, cake truffles whiskeys from around the globe. Chef Baptiste Grellier and Pastry half-bottles of brut with orders and signature crack pie. The first 50 Cigar Bar Pop-up at InterContinental Los Angeles will Chef Stephane Carriere. Guest of their most celebratory specials, guests will receive a Milk Bar tote have their exclusive blend of Knob speaker Guillaume Blanchet of including ROE caviar served with bag. All guests will have a chance Copper Lounge Creek Bourbon Whiskey available Planet Wine L.A. will share house-made chips, crème fraîche, to win a class in Milk Bar’s L.A. onight, Dec. 14, from 6 to 9 for purchase. 2151 Avenue of the detailed notes on the history, terrain chopped eggs and minced red “Bake the Book” classroom in p.m., the InterContinental Los Stars, (310)284-6500. and grapes of the Champagne onion. 11677 San Vicente Blvd., 2018. There will be crafts, games, TAngeles Century City is offering a region with guests. The five-course Suite 200, (310)954-9596. photobombs and Milk Bar sou- one-time-only Cigar Bar Pop-Up at food and wine pairing is $139 per venirs while supplies last. On the Copper Lounge. For a sophisti- Le Petit Paris person with tax and gratuity includ- Sunday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 cated holiday gift, cigar expert Josh ed. 418/420 S. Spring St., Milk Bar comes to p.m., Milk Bar will be at Ampe of Fumar Cigars will be Champagne dinner (213)217-4445. Smorgasburg in Row DTLA serv- hand-rolling high-grade cigars. elebrate the holiday season Jon & Vinny’s and ing colorful treats with their friends They can be purchased for $10 with an authentic Parisian Smorgasburg L.A. at The NoMad Truck. Jon & each. Additionally, guests can Cbrasserie in the heart of downtown Bottlefish anniversary Vinny’s, 412 N. Fairfax Ave., explore the world of whiskey Los Angeles tonight. Enjoy a ow until Dec. 15 celebrate the ilk Bar creator Christina Tosi (323)334-3369. Smorgasburg L.A., through a curated tasting flight fea- Champagne and sparkling wine first anniversary of Bottlefish will be in Los Angeles to give 785 Bay St., (718)928-6603. turing some of the rarest craft dinner on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Sip Nwith $2 oysters and a complimenta- ML.A. foodies a peek into her new See Restaurant News page 17

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The new Cleo Third Street at The pine nuts and micro greens, as well Orlando Hotel offers a grand expe- as a pickled beet salad with chunks rience, both gastronomically and of avocado, walnuts and pomegran- visually. Named after the queen of ate seeds tossed in for texture and Egypt, the 6,000-square-foot restau- pizzazz. The Greek salad, mixed rant features an enormous 7-foot with deep red Campari tomatoes mirrored ball over the entrance, that are larger and sweeter than evoking curiosity to all who look cherry tomatoes, also features cubes up. A Cleopatra look-alike greets of cucumber, feta and Kalamata arriving guests. By Jill Weinlein olives to round out a flavorful vege- Inside, a rich, earth-toned color tarian dish. palette complements Mediterranean We continued the meal with a tiles and mosaic accents. “Facing slew of hot meze plates, including a East,” a golden mural by Los plate of Brussels sprouts sprinkled Angeles street artist Cryptik, warm and addictively good laffa with toasted almonds, chili flakes inspired by Turkish rugs and bread, meaty kebabs and cool meze and capers, all tossed lightly in a Moroccan tiles, adds drama to the plates. pleasing vinaigrette. The flaming space. At Cleo Third Street, Elmaleh’s haloumi cheese dazzled with orange The menu, like the décor, cele- laffa is thicker and chewier than blossom honey and a walnut brates Executive Chef Danny pita, perfect for scooping up the chimichurri lit up the dining room Elmaleh’s Mediterranean heritage. masabacha hummus topped with with theatrical flair. Born to a Moroccan father and a whole chickpeas. It’s tossed with Kebabs came on a plate with a Japanese mother, Elmaleh later tahini, cumin, parsley and a squeeze brown paper liner. The plate includ- moved to Japan, where his father of lemon. I also dipped the bread in ed a thick cut of wagyu flat iron opened the country’s first Moroccan lebaneh, a yogurt dip mixed with steak and a salmon kebab doused in restaurant. The young chef worked sheep’s milk feta cheese and the lemon, as well as lamb kefta sea- alongside his father in the kitchen Middle Eastern spice mixture soned with cumin, paprika, minced before later traveling to the United za’atar. It’s delicious. onion, coriander and parsley. photo by Jill Weinlein States to attend the famed Culinary As we excitedly sampled the vari- Phones immediately came out to Mediterranean small plates are ideal for sharing at Cleo on Third. Institute of America in New York. ety of Mediterranean dishes, we snap a beautiful blue and white I’m a huge fan of Elmaleh’s sipped Maestro Dobel Tequila cock- Moroccan-style tagine dish brought olives. For dessert, we had macarons in a cooking, after reviewing the first tails with names such as “Frankly, to the table. The server lifted the lid Another enjoyable family-style rainbow of colors and sticky toffee Cleo restaurant at the Redbury My Dear…” and “Desert Sunrise.” dramatically, revealing Elmaleh’s dish to share is the charcoal-grilled pudding cake topped with dates – a Hotel on Vine Street about two The restaurant offers several sal- spectacular lemony chicken stew branzino, served whole with fresh satisfying, sweet ending to a won- years ago. I fondly remember the ads, including a carrot salad with with saffron rice and sliced green tomato and olives. See Cleo page 17

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Dec. 3 Dec. 9 Dec. 6 At 6 p.m., four unknown suspects, An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a OLICE LOTTER three male and the other female, grand theft in the 9200 block of burglary in the 400 block of S. La P B committed a burglary in the 100 Sunset at 1 a.m. Brea at 12:10 a.m. block of S. Elm Drive. The male suspects were approximately 5 feet At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6:55 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the 4 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall and committed a petty theft near the stole a vehicle parked in the 7100 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between 140 pounds. The female suspect corner of Cynthia and Doheny block of Hillside. Nov. 24 and Dec. 9. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- was 5 feet tall and 110 pounds. Drive. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect committed a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 300 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and West Hollywood victim near the corner of Almont Hauser at 11:20 a.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. and Santa Monica at 3:15 a.m. Sheriff’s Station At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 200 block of S. Dec. 4 Dec. 10 pect committed a petty theft in the Beverly Hills Police Beverly Drive at 1:43 p.m. The 300 block of S. La Brea. Department suspect was approximately 5 feet At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- 8 inches tall and 180 pounds. pect stole a vehicle parked in the pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect burglarized a 7500 block of Norton. in the 800 block of N. Edinburgh. vehicle parked in the 200 block of Nov. 24 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Ridgewood Place at 6 p.m. committed a burglary in the 400 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of N. Palm Drive. tim in the 1400 block of Harper at Los Angeles Police At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 stole a vehicle parked in the 500 block of S. Rexford Drive. 2:05 a.m. An unknown male suspect com- Department block of N. Cahuenga. mitted a burglary in the 200 block At 7:15 a.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 2 Nov. 26 of N. Almont Drive at 7:20 p.m. stole a bicycle in the 1200 block of Dec. 7 Formosa. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Dec. 1 victim in the 5800 block of Gregory At 6:45 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 9900 An unknown suspect committed a block of Robbins Drive. at 11:40 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 1600 An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of block of Wilcox. burglary near the corner of Santa Monica at 7:04 p.m. At 12:40 p.m., an unknown sus- Nov. 27 Charleville and South Maple Drive pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a at 1:25 p.m. 1600 block of Vine. burglary in the 800 block of S. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Dec. 5 Mullen at noon. pect committed a burglary in the At 1:27 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:18 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a 500 block of N. Rodeo Drive. committed a burglary in the 300 burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked near the corner of At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Canon Drive. The sus- 1400 block of N. Laurel. Melrose and Detroit at 11:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a committed a grand theft near the pect was approximately 5 feet 5 corner of Oakwood and Fairfax. burglary in the 300 block of N. inches tall and 160 pounds. An unknown suspect burglarized a Oakhurst Drive at 12:33 p.m. The Dec. 3 vehicle parked in the 1200 block of An unknown suspect committed a suspect was approximately 5 feet An unknown suspect committed a Hayworth at 6 p.m. tall and 180 pounds. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 400 block of S. La grand theft in the 700 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Cienega at 9:45 p.m. Rexford at 6:05 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 7000 block of Sunset. robbed a victim near the corner of At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 300 At 8:05 p.m., two unknown sus- Formosa and Santa Monica. pect committed a petty theft in the block of N. Beverly Drive. pects, one male and the other Dec. 4 6400 block of Selma. female, committed a burglary in An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:55 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a the 800 block of Rexford Drive. vehicle parked in the 800 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 9900 block of The male suspect was approxi- Edinburgh at 8:30 p.m. 7000 block of Lanewood. Dec. 8 Robbins Drive at 4:15 p.m. mately 6 feet tall and 230 pounds. No further information was provid- At 2 a.m., a suspect assaulted a At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 5:12 p.m., two unknown male ed. victim during a domestic violence assaulted a victim in the 7900 cle parked near the corner of suspects committed a grand theft block of Santa Monica. incident in the 400 block of N. in the 300 block of N. Rodeo Drive. Mansfield and Wilshire at 9:30 Curson. One suspect was approximately 6 Dec. 2 a.m. feet tall and 170 pounds, while the Dec. 6 At 12:15 a.m., three unknown An unknown suspect committed a other was approximately 5 feet 8 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect male suspects assaulted a victim An unknown suspect committed a theft in the 800 block of Hudson at inches tall and 140 pounds. committed a petty theft in the 500 3:15 a.m. in the 200 block of N. Canon Drive. burglary in the 8200 block of Santa block of N. La Brea. One suspect was approximately An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 3 a.m. 21 years old, 6 feet 1 inches tall At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 400 block of Peck An unknown suspect committed a and 145 pounds, while the others At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1800 Drive at 6 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of The block of N. Cahuenga. were approximately 33 to 35 years burglarized a vehicle parked in the Grove at 2 p.m. old, 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 9 inches tall 8700 block of Sunset. Nov. 28 and 150 to 170 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 500 block of committed a petty theft in the 5900 Two unknown suspects, one male An unknown female suspect com- Dec. 7 Lucerne at 4:30 p.m. and the other female, committed a block of Barton. mitted a grand theft in the 9700 At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 300 block of S. block of Wilshire at 10:30 a.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Robertson at 1:15 p.m. The male robbed a victim in the 7200 block An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the of Hampton. petty theft in the 7300 block of suspect was approximately 6 feet At 1:49 p.m., an identity theft was 400 block of S. Curson. tall and 200 pounds, while the Melrose at 4:30 p.m. reported in the 100 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a female suspect was approximately Canon Drive. An unknown suspect burglarized a 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 burglary in the 600 block of At 4:50 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 5200 block of pounds. Huntley at 10:45 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 700 Wilshire at 11 p.m. Three unknown suspects assault- block of Vine. ed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a At 12:54 p.m., an unknown sus- North Crescent Drive and Sunset pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 9 grand theft in the 400 block of N. at 3:35 p.m. No further information Rodeo Drive at 3 p.m. The suspect in the 900 block of Palm. burglary in the 400 block of N. was provided. Windsor Place at 5:50 p.m. At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect was approximately 5 feet 7 inches committed a burglary in the 8800 tall and 140 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 7500 block of At 5:55 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Burton Way. committed a burglary in the 800 At 7:22 p.m., an unknown male Fountain at 6 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 400 block of N. Linden Drive. An unknown suspect committed a suspect committed a burglary in in block of S. Arden. At 8:16 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 800 block of S. the 400 block of S. Clark Drive. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 7100 Dec. 5 Sierra Bonita at 8 a.m. burglary in the 300 block of S. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a Robertson at 7 p.m. grand theft in the 100 block of N. At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 5000 committed a petty theft in the 1400 Maple Drive at 8 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 8 block of Maplewood. block of Tamarind. committed a burglary in the 400 An unknown suspect assaulted a block of N. Crescent Drive. Nov. 29 victim in the 1300 block of N. Olive An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a at 10:20 a.m. vehicle parked in the 300 block of petty theft in the 100 block of N. La At 11:27 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a N. Hayworth at 7 p.m. Cienega at 3:20 p.m. pect committed a burglary in the burglary in the 100 block of S. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 100 block of N. Willaman Drive. Robertson at 7:10 p.m. pect committed a grand theft in the At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 8400 block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a petty theft in the 6100 At 8:20 p.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 30 the corner of La Palmas and block of Wilshire. committed a burglary in the 8800 Sunset. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Charleville. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8200 block of An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 400 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 6:45 p.m. petty theft in the 6300 block of W. block of S. Maple Drive. petty theft in the 6200 block of W. burglary in the 300 block of S. Third at 8 p.m. Third at 8:20 p.m. An identity theft was reported in Robertson at 8:43 p.m. At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect the 300 block of Spalding at 10:30 burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- a.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect 8400 block of Melrose. Another burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a grand theft in the 600 vehicle burglary was reported in the pect stole a vehicle parked in the the corner of De Longpre and 100 block of N. Orange. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Hillcrest. same area at 8:30 p.m. Vine. committed a grand theft in the 200 block of N. Canon Drive. An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- mitted a burglary in the 1000 block vehicle parked in the 8400 block of petty theft in the 6600 block of cle parked near the corner of El An unknown suspect committed a of Hillcrest Road at 10:52 p.m. Melrose at 8 p.m. Hollywood at 11:55 p.m. Centro and Eleanor at 10 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 December 14, 2017

tening metallic tree sculptures and is a holiday dinner buffet for $42 kles. 6785 Santa Monica elegant floral arrangements by per person and $18 for children 5 to Blvd., (323)462-4600. North Italia bottle FromRestaurant page 14 News Square Root. Cozy around the fire- 11 years old. Diners can order à la place at THE Blvd or out on the carte too. There are 12 holiday- and board special winter wonderland patio to enjoy themed cocktails to celebrate the 12 Holiday festivities Feast of the Seven items from an exclusive menu. Be days of Christmas. Be sure to wonderful dining destination sure to sip one of the Champagne admire the Gingerbread Mission at Rock & Brews to refuel after holiday shop- Sustainable Fishes house Moët & Chandon cocktails, Inn in the lobby made by Executive Aping in Santa Monica is North ock icons Gene Simmons and Italia. Relax and refresh with a bot- rom Dec. 17 to Dec. 24, Roe or a hot chocolate made from 72 Pastry Chef David Blaine. This percent Valrhona chocolate. 9500 large-scale replica of The Mission Paul Stanley of KISS are tle of house wine and your choice Seafood chef and owner Arthur offering holiday-themed menu spe- of a chef’s board or daily pizza for Gonzalez will feature one locally Wilshire Blvd., (310)275-5200. Inn Hotel took 10 weeks to make R F using 500 pounds of gingerbread, cials, beer flights and gift cards. $25. It’s available Monday through and sustainably sourced seafood The holiday burger is a signature Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. 1442 dish per night. Each dish comes icing and candy. 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, (951)784-0300. blue cheese bacon burger with Second St., (310)382-2460. with a “Catch Card” providing Herringbone cranberry sauce and onions. The insight about the fish species, catch Winterland Brownie Sundae fea- location or fish origin, and the Santa Monica tures crushed peppermint candies names of both the fisherman and the op Chef” alum Brian Christmas and and white chocolate syrup. Green tea cannoli at boat. The Feast of the Seven Malarkey has crafted the Holidays beer specials include Sustainable Fishes dish is offered Hanukkah donuts The Standing Room “Tnew vegetarian leek and white bean local beer flights as well as alongside the regular dinner menu. cassoulet with roasted mushrooms, ome into Trejo’s Coffee and Celebration Ale from Sierra he Standing Room has created Raw bar bites and small plates start- celery, carrots, and a butter and Donuts before Christmas to Nevada, and the Goose Island a new dessert that will give you ing at $5; shareable and family-style herb breadcrumb topping. A portion Cenjoy a variety of donuts that Noel, an unspiced Belgian-style Ta sweet fusion taste of Italy and plates up to $65. 5374 E. Second of the proceeds from this vegetari- include a Santa-inspired raised dark ale with balanced notes of Asia. Made with cannoli shells and St., Long Beach, (562)546-7110. an-friendly dish will be donated to donut with red icing, a Hanukkah caramelized sugar, toasted bread, the chef’s signature green tea fill- L.A. Kitchen until Dec. 30. 1755 raised donut with berry jam, a black cherry and dried apricot ing, the dish is enhanced with a Ocean Ave., (310)971-4460. Snowman donut filled with within a warm, deep mahogany drizzle of white chocolate ganache, Let it snow at The eggnog pastry cream icing, and a body. Rock & Brews is offering $5 as well as sprinkles of dark choco- peppermint-chocolate cake donut back in Rock & Brews bucks to be late garnish and powdered sugar. Beverly Wilshire Festival of Lights with peppermint-cream glaze and used on a future visit with every Enjoy one or two after eating the xperience a nightly snowfall peppermint candy. There is even a $25 purchased. Gift cards are restaurant’s famous Napoleon near the porte cochère from 6 to at Mission Inn present-themed raised donut with redeemable from Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. Burger stacked with braised short E8 p.m., now through Dec. 25. Be his is the 25th year that Duane white chocolate glaze and royal 143 Main St., (310)615-9890. 6300 rib and truffle fries. 1320 Hermosa sure to visit Pastry Chef Chris and Kelly Roberts, the owners icing. The pastry chef is also mak- S. Pacific Coast Hwy, (310)378- Ave., (310)318-1272. 144 N. Ford’s ornate and edible life-size Tof The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, ing a vegan banana cake with dark 4970. Catalina Ave., (310)374-7545. gingerbread house. Holiday gifts have installed the largest holiday chocolate glaze and sprin- are available for purchase, includ- light collection in Southern ing caramel popcorn and ginger- California. There are over 5 million bread emoji cookies. The grand lights on the building, and over lobby is an enchanting holiday 70,000 spectators are estimated to wonderland. Shades of red, gold admire them this year. Be sure to and copper adorn the expansive make a dining reservation to see the space, with a 12-foot Douglas fir as interior of the historic hotel’s deco- the centerpiece surrounded by glis- rated lobby and dining patio. There

sophisticated and esteemed group of Cleo hospitality professionals.” From page 15 Besides lunch and dinner, derful dinner. Elmaleh also prepares weekend At the restaurant, I met Ken brunch. And on the Third Street- Pressberg, the owner of The side of the building, the restaurant Orlando Hotel, who was incredibly has a takeaway window with small pleased to feature Cleo. bites to grab on the go. “The Orlando Hotel has been a If you’re looking for a local hotel part of our family history for three for out-of-town guests during the generations and it has become a holidays, or a restaurant to celebrate landmark on West Third Street,” with family and friends, then expe- Pressberg said. “Making a decision rience Elmaleh’s blend of exotic on the right restaurant partner is Middle Eastern flavors at this new very important to us all. We are contemporary meze bar and restau- thrilled to be partnering with such a rant. $$ 8384 W. Third St.,

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photo by Edwin Folven The Wilshire Rotary Christmas Foundation of Rotary International. tree lot on Larchmont Boulevard, Sales support the Los Angeles High Happy Hannukah celebrating its 11th year, is open School Garden Project, Big Sunday, now through Saturday, Dec. 23 and HopeNet, Homeboy Industries, the is offering fresh cut trees from Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood, Sublimity, Oregon. The Christmas the Anderson/Munger YMCA, tree lot sells Douglas, Nordmann, Covenant House and other local Fraser, Noble, Grand and Silvertip charities. Christmas trees are also trees. Silvertips sell out quickly, said donated to shelters and needy fami- Diane Aldahl, a volunteer at the lot lies, and the tree lot provides tempo- on Tuesday. Tinsel, garland and tree rary jobs for dozens of people dur- accessories are also offered, as well ing the holidays. as decorations such as wreaths and The Wilshire Rotary Christmas wooden snowmen. tree lot is located at 568 N. Proceeds from the Christmas tree Larchmont Blvd. Hours are 9 a.m. lot benefit the Wilshire Rotary to 9 p.m., daily. For information, Foundation and The Rotary call (323)464-1935. Barnes & Noble at The Grove participating in holiday book drive City National Bank is partnering for the 10th consecutive year with from your friendly, neighborhood Hardware Store Barnes & Noble this holiday season for a book drive celebrating the joy of Family Owned and Operated Since 1961 reading and benefitting area schools. Barnes & Noble at the Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, is one of 16 participating Barnes & Noble stores. The book drive will run through Jan. 1. Shoppers can purchase a book at select Barnes & Noble stores and donate it to the program. People can also drop off a new book to any City National branch or go online at readingis- thewayup.org and donate money for the purchase of new books. City National’s Reading is The way up literacy program will match each book donated through Jan. 1, up to $100,000, and the books will be distributed to area schools early next year. “We are very proud of the strong and lasting partnership we’ve developed with Barnes & Noble over the past 10 years,” said Carolyn Rodriguez, vice president and program administrator for City National Bank. “We look forward to teaming up with Barnes & Noble each year for what has become a holiday tradition for both of our companies. Over the past 10 years our 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood combined resources have provided schools in multiple states with more than a half million new books along with other educational resources. 323-656-7028 Helping children develop a love of reading is one of the best gifts we can give them, especially during this time of year.” www.tashmans.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 December 14, 2017

New lowriders showcased at the

PetersenThe Petersen AutomotiveAutomotive Museum Museum is featuring a new collection of lowriders to celebrate the holiday season and extend the pop- ularity of “The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración” exhibit. From now until Jan. 14, museum guests can view these examples of highly ornate Chicano art and culture. photo by Nina Prommer/The Actors Fund Presented in the museum’s main lobby, the vehicles include a 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible The Actors Fund celebrates young performers “Slippin’ Into Darkness” by Cleto The Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead Program, which helps professional Sanchez, a 1987 Oldsmobile young performers and their families address the challenges of working in Cutlass “RM Series” by Bobby the entertainment industry, celebrated the 2017 Looking Ahead Awards Garza, a 1958 Chevrolet Impala with a gala on Dec. 5 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood. “Lemonlaid” by Danny Arriaga The fourth annual gala was hosted by Corbin Bleu and featured special and a 1972 Monte Carlo “Fatal photo courtesy of Nikki Riedmiller performances by Ashley Argota, of “Moana,” and The Dream Talent Attraction” by Jose Alvarez. Management Dancers. The new additions complement “Final Score,” owned by Chris Roark, is one of the lowriders on display. Holly Robinson Peete, of “21 Jump Street” and “The Talk,” honored her the existing display, which high- includes a range of works – from Los Angeles.” mother, Dolores Robinson, with the Judy and Hilary Swank Award for par- lights “Our Family Car,” a 1950 installations to lithographs, sculp- The museum will be extending enting. Activist Kenya T. Parham presented the Looking Ahead Award for Chevrolet Sedan painted by leg- tures to drawings, paintings to pho- its hours to 8 p.m. beginning Dec. Community Service to the ensemble cast of Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film endary artist Gilbert “Magu” tography, as well as vehicles them- 22 to Jan. 7. “Detroit.” “This Is Us” stars Eris Baker, Parker Bates, Lonnie Chavis, Luján; “El Rey,” a 1963 Chevrolet selves – each melding automotive The Petersen Automotive Niles Fitch, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Faithe Herman, Hannah Zeile and Impala by Albert De Alba Sr.; “El ingenuity and imaginative expres- Museum is located at 6060 Logan Shroyer were honored with the Elizabeth Taylor Award for Social Muertorider,” a customized 1968 sion. The exhibit will continue to be Wilshire Blvd. For information, Awareness by Elizabeth Taylor’s grandchildren, Tarquin and Naomi Chevy Impala by Artemio on display until July 2018. visit petersen.org. Wilding. For information, visit actorsfund.org. Rodríguez and John Jota Leaños; “We are thrilled to welcome and “Gangster Squad ’39,” a 1939 more lowriders as an expansion of Chevrolet Master Deluxe by Mister the extremely popular lowrider Cartoon. exhibition,” said Terry L. Karges, Since July, the lowrider exhibit the executive director of the has been met with outstanding Petersen. “It’s clear that our com- reviews for its in-depth examina- munity truly loves and appreciates tion of the lowrider as an artistic these elaborate masterpieces for the catalyst and cultural icon in the Los purpose they serve as embodiments Angeles community. The exhibit of fine art and Chicano culture in

photo by Vince Bucci ABT Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett, ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie and ABT Principal Dancer Misty Copeland. American Ballet Theatre hosts holiday fundraiser American Ballet Theatre hosted its annual Holiday Benefit dinner and performance on Dec. 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. This year’s benefit, sponsored by Harry Winston Inc., honored Judy Morr, executive vice president of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. She was honored for her dedication and service to dance and the performing arts community. The evening featured a one-night-only performance by the artists of American Ballet Theatre, including principal dancers Stella Abrera, Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, Hee Seo, Daniil Simkin and Cory Stearns, in scenes from the company’s repertoire. The Holiday Benefit co-chairs included Sarah Arison, Avery and Andy Barth, Lisa Love, Michael Moser, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Stewart Smith and Robin Ferracone and Sutton Stracke, and the junior co-chair was Hannah Selleck. 20 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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The Wallis’ Sorting Room hosting winter shows Following the successful inau- from June 22 to July 29, 2018. The as personal favorites from Stephen gural launch last season that fea- Sorting Room Winter and Summer Sondheim, Richard Rodgers, tured several sold-out perfor- sessions are sponsored by Delta Air Ahrens and Flaherty, and more. mances, the popular intimate night- Lines. The Sorting Room Winter “The Sorting Room is back, not club, The Sorting Room, runs at session is sponsored by Meridith once, but twice this season,” said The Wallis Annenberg Center for Baer Home. Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic the Performing Arts with two inti- The Sorting Room will also director. “We didn’t know what to mate evening concerts featuring introduce audiences to two new expect when we launched The acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical shows centered on beloved Sorting Room last year. Everyone composer and lyricist Jason Robert movies. In celebration of the 20th embraced our intimate nightclub Brown performing an eclectic mix anniversary of the Academy experiment that we’re now pre- of both classic and new music. Award-winning film “Titanic,” The senting it twice during our season The Sorting Room temporarily Wallis will present “Titanique” in bringing more great artists from all transforms the Lovelace Studio concert, a new retelling of the ill- genres including cabaret, spoken Theater into a 140-seat custom fated ocean liner through the songs word, live music, and more.” built nightclub space that offers of Celine Dion on Dec. 14. Drawing its name from its origi- Los Angeles audiences a rare The For The Record family nal function within the Beverly opportunity to experience some of returns to The Wallis with a concert Hills Post Office, The Sorting the best and emerging talent in celebration of the soundtrack to Room gives emerging artists the cabaret, live contemporary music, “Love Actually” on Dec. 16-18. opportunity to establish relation- spoken word, and more. This sea- Closing The Sorting Room on ships with new audiences, while son, The Sorting Room returns to Dec. 21, Emmy Award-winner and also giving established entertainers The Wallis delivering two sessions Tony Award nominee Liz Callaway an intimate setting to perform, as of live performances – during win- performs songs from her Christmas well as develop new work. ter, through Dec. 21 and summer, album “Merry & Bright,” as well The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. For Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor information, visit thewallis.org.

A photograph in the May 20, 1999, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press showed Charlie Lustman, the new owner at the time of the Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax Avenue. Lustman purchased the venue after it had been shuttered for three years following the murder of its former owner, and announced plans to restore the theater as a silent movie house. Lustman owned it until he was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and the property was sold. It was operated by the Cinefamily until last summer, when a controversy over allegations of sexual impropriety prompted its closure. For information, see page 1.

photo courtesy of The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Liz Callaway will close The Sorting Across 2. Flee from jail Room on Dec. 21. 1. The Platters’ “___ Mine” 3. Trample 4. Disgusted 4. Grazes 9. Hit hard in the Bible 5. Sister of Urania 14. Best guess: abbr. 6. Thorn apple 15. Take out 7. PC operator BREATHE LA 16. Run-down residence 8. Brown alternative 17. First-rate 9. Jewish mourning period names new 18. Packed away 10. Business ___ 19. Utopian 11. Not by sea president, CEO 20. Employees coming and 12. Drink with lemon and ice BREATHE California of Los going a lot 13. Wright wing Angeles County has announced 23. Supporter 21. World powerhouse in cricket that Marc Carrel has been named 24. Candle fat 22. North American capital its new president and CEO. 27. Word at a bar 25. Horatian work Carrel comes to BREATHE 28. Aid’s partner 26. Thrill LA after working for nearly a 31. Turmoil 29. Blessings decade leading government rela- photo courtesy of the Perfect Exposure Gallery 32. Third in line in a family 30. “To ___ is human ...” tions and public affairs programs 35. Toothbrush type, ___ B 33. A belief at the South Coast Air Quality 37. Moon phase 34. Printing style Management District, the 38. Use a remote, in a way 36. Fall behind Southern California regional Perfect Exposure Gallery 41. Noted ring leader 38. A few pounds to a Brit. clean air agency. During his 43. Predominate 39. Cry of disgust tenure at the district, Carrel led 44. Years ___ 40. Outlaw federal government relations, hosting ‘London Rock’ 45. Clerical abbreviation 41. Offshoot environmental justice programs “London Rock: The Unseen 1960s through the mid-1970s, the 46. Just in case 42. Romanian mint product and community outreach pro- Archive” will be on display at the height of London’s rock revolution. 48. Celebration 47. Ancient Greece hair band grams. He also served as the lead Perfect Exposure Gallery on After sitting in storage for close to 52. Breakfast cereal 49. Hindu drink of immortality on transportation policy. Crenshaw Boulevard through Jan. four decades, his archive was rein- 55. Supposed 50. Looked like a wolf Carrel replaces BREATHE 6. troduced to the world in late 2012 58. Easy to anger 51. Number on either side of a LA’s longtime President and The exhibition will include over with an acclaimed one-night show 61. Spit out plus sign CEO Enrique Chiock, who 30 vintage prints created by Alec in Los Angeles attended by more 63. Reigning queen 53. Swell up retired earlier this year. Byrne in the late 1960s and early than one thousand people. Since 64. Cork’s home: Abbr. 54. Metric liquid measure BREATHE was first formed in ‘70s. All the major artists of swing- then, Byrne’s work has been fea- 65. It’s darker than cream 56. Sully 1903. After several name ing London will be featured includ- tured during the 2013 Rock and 66. Of a pelvic bone 57. Eyeglasses changes, it rebranded itself as ing the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Roll Hall of Fame induction cere- 67. Word after big or top 59. Heavy dagger BREATHE LA, with a renewed the Who, Jimi Hendrix, David mony, exhibited at the South by 68. Hot or cold drink 60. After-bath item focus focus as an independent Bowie, Bob Marley and many more Southwest music festival, and 69. Lingering effects? 61. “Monty Python” airer lung health organization working artists from the time. accepted into the National Portrait 70. Contribute to 62. Floral greeting to address L.A. County’s specific Alec will be on hand to tell stories, Gallery in London. air quality and health needs. answer questions and, of course, The Perfect Exposure Gallery is Down sign copies of the new book. located at 1125 Crenshaw Blvd. For See Answers page 22 For information, visit 1. “Yellow journalism” breathela.org. Byrne covered the rock and roll information, visit theperfectexpo- originator scene in London from the mid- suregallery.com. 22 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Pink crosswalks gain local support CBS reportedly From page 1 Pink’s?” the world is closing or moving out. Pink’s Hot Dogs is celebrating its It’s important to remember the past.” 78th anniversary since Paul and esting. It brings a lot more excite- Betty Pink started with a pushcart exploring sale“We’re losing too much histo- From page 1 ment to that intersection, which is near the intersection. People line up “I image [the ry,” she said, adding she’ll keep really a crossroads of Los Angeles.” daily outside the stand to order their her “fingers crossed” that no Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th favorites, like the classic chili dog. proposed Pink’s Local media reports surfaced in major changes to the site are District, said he likes the concept but Pink’s clientele includes many Square and September saying that CBS offi- forthcoming. is waiting for Pink’s to generate Hollywood celebrities, and the walls crosswalks] will cials were thinking about selling The A.F. Gilmore Company, more support before the City inside the stand’s dining area are the 25-acre complex, launching owner of the Original Farmers Council considers the idea. covered with autographed pho- be well received. speculation about future uses of Market, once owned the land. “I think recognizing the legacy in tographs. The menu includes hot As far as I’m the site. Fine said the designation, According to the L.A. a creative way is very appropriate,” dogs named after celebrity guests if approved, wouldn’t necessarily Conservancy, the land once had Koretz said. “If you are going to go such as Emeril Legasse, Martha concerned, it’s preclude new development on the an oil field, a football field and a pink, that’s where you want to do it.” Stewart, Huell Howser and Giada one of the iconic plot, but could allow for “creative racetrack on the land, in succes- After being endorsed by Mid City De Laurentiis. design” that preserves the origi- sion, before Television City West, Pink will present the plan to Pink’s is also a destination for vis- L.A. places. Who nal structure. opened its doors. Architects the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood itors from around the world. Austin hasn’t been Zev Yaroslavsky, former Los William Pereira and Charles Council. Rawcliffe, of Manchester, England, Angeles County supervisor and Luckman designed that facility to “I imagine it will be well stopped by Pink’s on Tuesday dur- to Pink’s?” city councilman, said he doesn’t include sound stages, studios, received,” said Owen Smith, presi- ing a trip to Los Angeles. want to see a “mini Century editing rooms, offices and dent of the Greater Wilshire “I’ve never eaten one. It lives up -Owen Smith City” added to the Fairfax rehearsal halls. Architect Gin Neighborhood Council. “As far as to its reputation,” said Rawcliffe, Greater Wilshire District. Wong, known for other local pro- I’m concerned, it’s one of the iconic who added that he liked the idea of Neighborhood “They have every right to try jects including the Beverly Hills L.A. places. Who hasn’t been to creating Pink’s Square. “So much in Council president to [sell the property],” Union 76 Gas Station, was also Yaroslavsky said. “But the city involved in the design. has every right to protect the his- The city’s Cultural Heritage toric nature of the property.” Commission will review the The Los Angeles Times, citing application seeking designation an “insider,” reported the proper- for Television City in the months Theater closes due to controversy Tuesday, said his sons Dan and tenced to life in prison. James Van ty could sell for as much as $900 ahead, Fine said. Councilman From page 1 Sammy Harkham oversee the the- Sickle, who hired Rodriguez to kill million. But Yaroslavsky said David Ryu, 4th District, will ater and plan to revitalize it, or pos- Austin, also received a life sen- that price would likely accompa- review the recommendation of the Cinefamily will disappoint many of sibly turn it into an event space. tence in prison. ny a lobbying effort by the new commission. our loyal members, we feel strong- Multiple calls attempting to reach Prosecutors alleged the motive owner to get the Los Angeles “Councilmember Ryu has a ly that we have made the right deci- the brothers were not returned. was money, with Van Sickle City Council to rezone the prop- strong record supporting the sion,” the statement read. “This “They want to preserve the orchestrating a murder-for-hire erty for more development. The preservation of culturally signifi- decision also comes amid the very building and plan to upgrade it and plot to gain control of Austin’s city should “lay out the parame- cant properties throughout Los necessary and overdue conversa- refurbish the place,” Uri Harkham estate, which included a valuable ters” for what it would allow on Angeles,” said Estevan tion about sexual assault and said. collection of approximately 1,000 the site, he added, before a sale Montemayor, Ryu’s spokesman. harassment in our industry. We That was good news for Scott silent films and other memorabilia. goes through based on specula- “He encourages the Cultural applaud the difficult work of vic- Epstein, chair of Mid City West, The collection was sold individual- tion of potential new develop- Heritage Commission to review tims everywhere who have come who formerly lived near the theater ly at auction in 1999. ment. the CBS Television City property forward and spoke up about mis- and hopes it can return to being a Prior to the Cinefamily, the the- “If you’re going to buy it, pay and provide the City Council with conduct, and we continue to hope vibrant part of the community. ater was reopened by entrepreneur what it’s worth, not what you a recommendation. He looks for- that any person mistreated by any- “I would love to see it continue Charlie Lustman, who also think it will be worth,” ward to their insight.” one connected to the Cinefamily to be run as a theater,” Epstein said. screened films in the venue. Yaroslavsky said. Ed Harrison, the CBS director of will seek help in reporting any such “I think it’s a treasured space and to Lustman operated the theater until Alison Martino, founder of the press information, said via email incidents to the appropriate author- see it refurbished in a new way he was diagnosed with cancer in Vintage Los Angeles Facebook he didn’t know anything about a ities. The board considers any of would be embraced by the commu- 2006. The venue was acquired that page, said she remembers class possible sale, and did not respond the alleged inappropriate behavior nity.” year by the Harkham family. trips to Television City as a child to further request for comment. to be utterly indefensible, and we The scandal that emerged last In addition to Epstein, and pre- condemn it unequivocally.” summer was not the first time the sumably many silent film fans, the The posting also said the Silent Silent Movie Theater was involved Cinefamily board hopes the venue Movie Theatre will be closed and in controversy. In 1997, the the- will reemerge as a viable enterprise renovated by the landlord. Los ater’s former owner Lawrence dedicated to the medium. Alzheimer’s Greater L.A. adds Angeles Department of City Austin was shot and killed as a “We hope a new organization Planning records show the building movie was being shown in the will emerge that reflects the posi- two on board of directors housing the theater at 611 N. venue by a gunman hired by a pro- tive spirit of the film community Alzheimer’s Greater Los Fairfax Ave. is owned by Harkham jectionist who had an intimate rela- and finds a way to again celebrate Angeles has announced Jeffrey Family Enterprises LP. Uri tionship with Austin. The gunman, the best of cinema in a healthy envi- Glassman and Ingrid Graham will Harkham, reached by telephone on Christian Rodriguez, was later sen- ronment,” the statement read. join the ALZGLA board of directors. Glassman brings professional knowledge, nonprofit experience and a passion for public service to Health care deadlines approaching the ALZGLA board of directors. A spokesman for Councilman Congress.” For many years, Glassman From page 3 David Ryu, 4th District, said the The program’s authorization worked as an attorney in Los councilman’s office has been reach- lapsed in September, leaving its Angeles, specializing in estate The Los Angeles LGBT Center ing out to local Korean media to immediate future in limbo. planning, probate and trusts. He has been promoting the open raise awareness of the open enroll- “If Congress allows CHIP to die, now serves as the CEO for enrollment period on its website ment period among the city’s children will suffer,” Ryu said. “It’s Covington Capital Management. and weekly email newsletter. The Korean-speaking community. that simple. The city of Los Glassman has a long history of center will also hold an enrollment In another health care measure, Angeles knows just how devastat- philanthropy and public service, Ingrid Graham event next month at Mi Centro, its the City Council unanimously ing poverty can be on a child, and particularly in support of the L.A. Boyle Heights facility. voted in favor of a resolution asking how badly needed programs like aging community. He served on Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Congress to re-authorize the CHIP are. We urge Congress to take ographed for the Edinburgh Music the board of councilors for the expanded outreach to ensure resi- Children’s Health Insurance politics out of our children’s health Festival, Merce Cunningham USC School of Gerontology and dents get covered during the open Program, a federal program that and reinstate this program with full Dance Company, California is a member of the board of direc- enrollment period, but not in provides health care to approxi- funding and without further delay.” African American Music and the tors for the L.A. Jewish Home, response to this year’s federal cut- mately 9 million children across the Brooklyn Academy of Music, most recently serving as chairman. back in promotion. nation – including approximately 2 among others. Glassman has experienced “It has always been the goal of million in California, according to a An avid teacher and mentor, Answers From Page 21 Alzheimer’s disease and related CHLA that families have access to Georgetown University Health Graham councils and coaches for dementias within his family, and health insurance and resources. Our Policy Institute report. the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, has been a generous donor to efforts to provide education, pro- “City Council made a stand Cultural, Technological and ALZGLA over many years. mote awareness and help individu- where Congress has been woefully Scientific Olympics. She is on the Similarly, since the diagnosis of als navigate to resources and refer- absent – with children’s health and dance faculty of the American her mother with early onset rals beyond the walls of the hospital with common sense,” Ryu said in a Musical and Dramatic Academy Alzheimer’s, Graham has been an to access health insurance, contin- statement. “CHIP is a bipartisan in Hollywood, and developed the advocate and fundraiser for ues. This aligns with our commu- program that has made affordable “Start Today” program for young ALZGLA, telling the story of her nity benefit strategic plan and is an health care possible for millions of dancers that aspire to become pro- mother’s illness and the family extension of last year's activities,” kids for 20 years. It’s lapse now fessionals. impact. As a professional dancer, said Olga Taylor, the hospital’s does not reflect the state of the pro- For information, visit alzgla.org, model and choreographer, community outreach administrative gram’s success or significance, but or call (844)HELP-ALZ. Graham has performed and chore- coordinator. rather the state of the 115th Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 December 14, 2017

‘The Disaster Artist’ honors the best worst film ever Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay on might be crazy. The film even gives aesthetics, “Notes on Camp,” identi- us a reason: he survived a car acci- fies a piece of fiction as “naive dent years ago that perhaps mentally camp” when its production is “dead injured him, so maybe he isn’t all serious” but results in something of there and just lives off a settlement. poor quality, laughable, painful to That doesn’t matter to Greg (Dave experience. That’s “The Room,” a Franco), who only sees a fearless 2003 disaster dubbed “the ‘Citizen performer, an eccentric but unen- coach’s urging, a villain; he’s the Kane’ of bad movies.” cumbered artist. The two become hero. For five years, you might recall friends and move to Los Angeles, “The Room” isn’t an easy watch. the film’s billboard on Highland ready for stardom. One problem: Perhaps that makes me an irrespon- Avenue: a corny title logo and what Greg is attractive but auditions stop sible lover of midnight screenings, photo courtesy of A24/Warner Bros. looked like a mugshot of the film’s coming in this dime-a-dozen biz, but this one’s best experienced in a James Franco gives a compelling performance in his portrayal of Tommy lead, along with a phone number and Tommy neither looks the part group, likely drunk, or at home Wiseau in “The Disaster Artist.” (odd for a film promo to say the nor speaks coherently enough to through YouTube clips of the best least). It remains in theaters today, land a job. (worst) scenes (the “Honest Trailer” and fans won’t soon stop attending Frustrated and ready to quit, is quite cumulative). However, “The Greg, seeing girlfriend Amber character. He’s a shoo-in for a midnight screenings around the Tommy has a lightbulb moment. Disaster Artist,” based on a book co- (Alison Brie) as a threat. A sexist Golden Globe, but let’s not stop world, quoting their favorite lines, Who needs a major studio? Just written by Greg Sestero (yes, that even, Tommy makes an intimate there. He better be a real contender throwing spoons at the screen (it’s a make a film yourself. Money isn’t a Greg), is incredible regardless of scene with co-star Juliette (Ari for best actor. gag from the film) and laughing at problem for Tommy. Without any audiences’ initiation. It’s an outra- Graynor), who plays Lisa, even “The Disaster Artist” features sev- all the unintentionally hilarious experience, only a desire to honor geous story told incredibly well. more uncomfortable, with the entire eral comedic moments, but its heart moments, often thanks to wacky the greats – James Dean, Alfred Complete with oddities and gut- production crew pleading for a lies in displaying a deeply commit- delivery from star Tommy Wiseau, Hitchcock, Tennessee Williams – busting moments we all hope really closed set, instead suffering through ted and deeply flawed Wiseau. who also directed, wrote and Tommy writes a dramatic tale about happened, “Disaster” tells the story a whole lot of Tommy’s bare rump. Eccentric, aloof, rude, dismissive, financed the film. a love triangle: Johnny loves his unrestricted. Rather than depict The mystery of the great Wiseau stubborn – he is a true artist, and this In part, “The Room” is a caution- fiancée Lisa, but Lisa, an indecisive Tommy as a misunderstood artist, remains, but Franco’s take on him is biopic shies away from nothing. ary tale: trust Hollywood’s instincts temptress, seduces best friend Mark. we witness a troubled man who flawless. Place actual scenes from This is part oddly inspiring story lest you waste your money on some- Tommy plays the tragic hero Johnny can’t see past his many delusions the film next to each other, and we about underdogs, part journey into thing truly awful like this. Or per- because he’s not, despite one acting and shortcomings. He latches onto see what Franco does to become this lunacy. haps it’s a victory for midnight movies, those cult classics from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “Army of Darkness.” NOW Regardless, it remains a cultural LEASING icon, and “The Disaster Artist” – YOUR NEW HOME directed and produced by James Franco, also lead star – brilliantly captures the madness surrounding “The Room’s” production and its mastermind, Wiseau, whose nation- ality, age and fortune remain myster- ies. This is an unexpected comedy photo courtesy of A24/Warner Bros. from Franco and Seth Rogen, who serves as producer and co-star, but to James Franco appears as Tommy call it anything less than a master- Wiseau and Seth Rogen stars as piece is just as ridiculous as, well, Sandy in “The Disaster Artist,” “The Room.” about the creator of the cult classic Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) film, “The Room.”

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LAUSD board approves sexual harassment resolution The Los Angeles Unified School well.” possible to create a culture of District Board of Education voted School board President Mónica respect where students and employ- to approve board Vice President García co-sponsored the resolution, ees alike feel safe,” said board Nick Melvoin’s resolution to incor- affirming the board’s dedication to member Ref Rodriguez. “This res- porate best practices into its sexual a culture of respect and account- olution is a long-overdue step in the harassment policies for all employ- ability for all employees. right direction.” ees in the district. “L.A. Unified can learn, too. We “I am heartened that perpetrators Melvoin called on LAUSD to can and must continue to exercise of sexual abuse are facing conse- immediately set up a hotline for respect for all,” García said. “We quences, including elected officials reporting, conduct a comprehen- must build a culture of learning and in my district of the San Fernando sive review of current policies, and excellence that requires all individ- Valley,” said board member Kelly implement a centralized tracking uals to be part of the solution.” Gonez, who also co-sponsored the system for complaints from school Following the passage, the super- resolution. “It is important to hold sites and central offices. intendent’s office will begin to our institution to the same standard. “Sexual harassment has no place research and review district poli- The Board today took action to put in L.A. Unified,” Melvoin said. cies, with the help of internal and comprehensive procedures in place photo courtesy of Aubrey Hudson “Every one of our employees external experts and advocates, and to ensure all our employees are pro- should have the utmost confidence present any necessary policy tected from sexual harassment and that a harassment claim will be updates to the board within 120 abuse.” Children’s choir from Uganda visits L.A. thoroughly investigated and days. The report will also include the The Watoto Children’s Choir, a group of 18 orphans from Uganda, con- addressed so that our schools are “I applaud the resolution for call- number of complaints reported in tinues its six-month United States tour with performances in the Los safe spaces – not only for kids, but ing on the District to examine poli- the past five years school- and dis- Angeles area from Dec. 16 to Jan. 12. for our teachers and employees as cies to ensure we do everything trict-wide; timelines for victims to The concert, “Signs & Wonders,” features worship songs that share the report their claims and investigators stories of the children and the hope they have because of their faith. All per- to investigate; and guidelines, tools formances are free and open to the public. and resources for best practices in Since 1994, Watoto Children’s Choirs have traveled the world sharing harassment prevention, investiga- the plight of Africa’s orphaned children. Each child in the choir has suf- tion, treatment of victims, tracking fered the loss of one or both of their parents, but they have been rescued of harassment claims, and anti- and now live in a Watoto village. Watoto is a holistic child-care solution retaliation protections for victims initiated to serve the dire needs of the people of Africa. and whistleblowers. The choir will perform across the county, including at Oasis Church, “Mutual respect among our located at 634 S. Normandie Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., employees is essential to the suc- 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. cess of this District,” said acting For a complete schedule, visit watoto.com/choir. Superintendent Vivian Ekchian. “This resolution underscores our commitment to ensuring that our work spaces are safe and free from WeHo offers winter camp for children any type of harassment.” The city of West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division will host A reporting hotline for employ- its Winter Wonderland Camp from Monday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Dec. ees, which should be implemented 22 at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. by Jan. 2, is recommended by mul- The camp runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day and is available for tiple experts as the most effective children ages 6 to 11. It includes arts and crafts, and winter activities. The method for prevention, victim sup- cost is $150. photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust port and accountability. For information, call the Recreation Services Division at (323)848- Melodie Kruspodin, the preven- 6530, or email [email protected]. tion and policy manager of Peace over Violence, also expressed the LAMOTH hosts two John pervasiveness and detriment of sexual harassment in society. Burroughs students “Ninety percent of women in Sixth graders from John Burroughs Middle School visited Los Angeles California have experienced sexual Museum of the Holocaust as part of their study of “The Diary of Anne harassment in their lifetime,” Frank” in English class. The students toured the museum’s galleries with Kruspodin said. “We all need to docents and listened to Holocaust survivor Marie Kaufman talk about her look inward to codify the values experiences as a child in hiding in France during the war. that we wish to model for students The museum is located at 100 The Grove Drive. For information, visit in L.A. Unified.” lamoth.org. For information, visit lausd.net.

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qualityThe Los Angeles of County arts Arts educationyears, instruction in all artistic disci- nity toward scale and equity for all Commission released findings from plines is offered at nearly every students?” a 18-month survey of arts education school. Supervisor Hilda L. Solis provid- in K-12 public schools. The findings from this report ed closing remarks for the morn- The Arts Ed Profile was adminis- were released as part of the Arts ing’s plenary session and L.A. tered to all 2,277 schools across Now: L.A. County Arts Education County Board of Education L.A. County, including 81 districts, Summit at the Japanese American President Alex Johnson delivered four charter school networks as well National Museum in downtown Los the keynote address. Attendees took as a few individual charter schools. Angeles. The summit marked 15 part in a full day of discussions and It represents data from the 2015-17 years of coordinated efforts in arts workshops addressing scale and academic years, and identifies the education for the county, and was equity. Workshop highlights includ- breadth and distribution of arts edu- co-presented by the L.A. County ed discussions about increasing arts cation in L.A. County. In addition to Arts Ed Collective, the California access for English learners, explor- the report, the commission has cre- Alliance for Arts Education, Arts for ing inclusive arts educational prac- ated an online Arts Ed Profile tool, L.A. and the L.A. County Arts tices, the role of data in arts educa- which allows users to explore the Commission. The event was part of tion and a forum in which students data in for themselves. the statewide Arts Now Campaign, were able to voice their experience Some of the report’s key findings which works to shed light on school with issues of advocacy and are that arts instruction is offered in districts and counties that are cur- engagement. nearly every school in the county rently working to improve the qual- The day concluded with a collec- and most schools offer two or more ity of student education through the tive conversation and reception that disciplines, but very few schools in arts, and to encourage others to pri- aimed to both revisit bright spots the county offer year-long arts oritize arts education in a K-12 edu- from the day’s discussions and to instruction to all students; in gener- cational setting. explore how the efforts of individ- al, the quantity of arts instruction is Over the course of the day, the ual artists, teachers, communities higher in elementary grades (PreK- event acknowledged the history of and districts can become the 8), while the quality of instruction is arts education in L.A. County, achievements of the whole. photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart High School higher in secondary grades (9-12); looked forward to its future and For information, visit lacount- Seniors Cristina Montoya (left) and Theadora Williams helped freshman and grades 7-8 are the peak years sought to answer the question “How yarts.org/profile/report. Hallie Simic (seated, center) during Immaculate Heart High School’s for arts instruction. During those do we move as a collective commu- photo courtesy of L.A.County Arts Hour of Code event. Hour of Code builds interest in computer science at Immaculate Heart For the fourth consecutive year, fun of designing apps, websites and Immaculate Heart High School games with code. hosted an Hour of Code event to The Tech Team, Immaculate encourage students to develop an Heart High School’s computer sci- interest in computer science. ence club, organized the Hour of During the event, students from Code event, and many members all grades and all skill levels volunteered to help fellow class- worked on coding projects using mates work through difficulties programming languages such as while coding. Python, JavaScript and CSS. “It was really cool to see stu- Working individually, students cre- dents, who were maybe a little I want to take ated games, solved puzzles and reluctant to try the activities at first, tested their analytical thinking get so into their projects,” said this time of year skills. The activities were provided junior Kira Toal, a Tech Team by code.org, a nonprofit organiza- member. “A lot of them actually to thank all tion dedicated to making computer stayed into lunch to finish what science more accessible to people they were working on.” of my clients who are underrepresented in the The Tech Team is already plan- who have supported field, particularly women. ning next year’s Hour of Code The event has grown consider- event and is excited to take on an my business and ably at Immaculate Heart since its even larger role. Members want beginning. Four years ago, not computer science classes to design made me the #1 many students understood the the activities students will partici- appeal of coding, which they pate in, making the event almost go-to custom framer thought of as solitary activity. There completely student created and for Los Angeles, were also a limited number of lap- operated. tops available for interested stu- “I love the idea,” said Megan West Hollywood and dents to borrow, and the school’s Reeves, computer science chair- internet network could only support woman. “I think it would be great Beverly Hills. a relatively small amount of traffic. to have the students take even more I promise to Now, all students have a school- ownership next year.” issued laptop and the network has Immaculate Heart is an all-girls always exceed been upgraded, allowing more stu- Catholic school founded in 1906 at dents to access the internet at the the corner of Western and Franklin your expectations. same time. The computer science Avenues. For information, call department has also expanded, and (323)461-3651, or visit immacu- more students are discovering the lateheart.org. With more than 35 years of success and experience, Allan Jeffries and his team specialize LAUSD approves three-year in museum and conservation framing, ensuring instructional calendars the utmost satisfaction for their customers. The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education approved on Dec. 12 instructional calendars for the next three school years, starting classes before Labor Day and giving students a week off at Thanksgiving 8301 W. Third St. and a three-week winter break between first and second semester. ALLAN In approving calendars through 2020-21 instead of a single year, board Los Angeles, CA 90048 members said they hoped to allow families and employees to plan activities well in advance. JEFFRIES 323.655.1296 For the 2018-19 academic year, the first semester will begin Aug. 14 and end Dec. 14, with winter recess starting Dec. 17 and ending Jan. 4. www.allanjeffries.com The second semester will begin Jan. 7 and end June 7, with spring recess FRAMING from April 15 – 19. The calendars also include school holidays for Admission Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day and Memorial Day. For information, visit lausd.net. 26 December 14, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LaunchLaunch LA presents LA Axel Wilhite’s hosting two solo exhibitions Tax reform concerning to “Virtual Memory” and Susan Feldman’s “Crossed Sections” in two solo exhibitions running through Jan. cities across Californiaon this legislation,” he contin- 6. From page 1 ued. “Californians were not Wilhite contrasts environment and given a seat at the table. Beverly observation with a reliance on mod- affected by hurricanes. Hills, as you have done many ern technology in his new series of “This bill is just the total oppo- times in the past when you knew paintings. The title of the show, site of transparency,” a hearing was coming up, you “Virtual Memory,” references the Councilman Les Friedman said. sent a letter, you let us know how material substrate of Wilhite’s paint- “This bill is bad for California, you feel ahead of time. You were ing: virtual memory or random- it’s bad for Beverly Hills, it’s bad not given that opportunity.” access memory chips. These auxil- for homeowners, its bad for any- Councilman John Mirisch also iary memory modules store data in body who is subject to a natural criticized the legislative process computers and are distinct from hard- disaster that occurs in California. the bill has followed thus far. drives as they preserve memory only I believe it’s targeted to the so- “The way they’re trying to in the presence of an electrical cur- called blue states, and I am pass it, as a 500-page bill or rent. By using the memory chips as a extremely supportive of this let- more, without people having the vehicle for the miniatures, Wilhite ter.” ability to comment on it … the calls attention to the disparity Cameron Onumah, an assistant process is just abominable,” he between how the human brain recalls field representative for Sen. said. memories in contrast to the perfect Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), reit- The staff report says the finan- recall of computers. erated the senator’s opposition to cial impacts to the city the bill photo courtesy of Launch LA Calling attention to the easy acces- the bill. would have are unknown, but sibility of information and storage in Wilhite’s works juxtapose the environment with modern technology. “It’s very easy nowadays to there might be reductions in fed- the digital age – Wilhite features ani- talk about partisanship and to get eral money allocated to grant mals, plants, tornadoes, forest fires as sitions take the eye through various filled with high-rises, Feldman into the business of Republicans programs that would result in a means to pull the viewer back into planes and materials, which parallel designs structures of contemplation, versus Democrats,” he said. less money for Beverly Hills. their own natural environments, the obstacles and stages of progress memory and hope. “Really, the senator looks at this “As strongly as we can word while still existing in the realm of the through that journey. Launch LA is located at 170 S. La as just simply bad for California that letter, clearly we need to digital plane. As opposed to utilitarian construc- Brea Ave. For information, visit and for California cities. send that message, and even In “Crossed sections,” Feldman tions indicative of the urban skyline launchla.org. “There have been no hearings write it in red ink,” Bosse said. constructs a spiritual journey of lad- der-like frameworks through the lay- ering of materials in her composi- tions. These structured sculptures act as three-dimensional landscapes, evoking the stratified, fragmentary nature of history and memory. Using found objects including dis- tressed wood, colored string and old photographs printed on plexiglass, Feldman dignifies these discarded materials as environments of observation. Arranged as architectural plans, Feldman transforms each assemblage into a rising structure, that in turn references a metaphorical self-growth. This current body of work was inspired by meditation practice, and visualizes the spiritual enlightenment of “rising-up.” These all-over compo-

VA announces new committee to serve L.A. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced last week the for- mation of the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board Federal Advisory Committee, part of its commitment to supporting veterans and their families in the greater Los Angeles area. The committee will coordinate with the local L.A. community and VA to identify goals and provide advice and recommendations to the VA secretary to improve services and outcomes for veterans, members of the armed forces and their families. “The creation of this committee supports VA’s goal of educating and empowering Veterans and their families through outreach and advocacy,” said David J. Shulkin, VA secretary. The new committee will be chaired by retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. Hopper Jr., a noted advocate for veterans and their families. Hopper completed 35 years of service as a combat pilot, and is currently CEO of the Air Force Aid Society. While on active duty, he completed two Air Force assignments in the Los Angeles area, including as the commander of Norton Air Force Base in San Bernadino, California, as it prepared to close. For information, visit losangeles.va.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 December 14, 2017

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