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Volume 28 No. 46 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities November 15, 2018

Woolseyn fire prompts health concerns Local officials urge residents to stay updated as authorities work to contain the fire

The Woolsey fire in northwest Los Angeles County was 47 per- photo courtesy of the NPS cent contained as of Wednesday Authorities have been unable to verify the whereabouts of mountain lion morning, according to the county P-22 that inhabits Griffith Park after recent fires in the Santa Monica fire department, but authorities Mountains, but they added it’s not necessarily cause for alarm. don’t expect full containment until Nov. 18. Since the fire started on Nov. 8, it has burned approximately 150 square miles, nearly equalling the size of Denver, and resulted in two Griffith Park brush fire civilian fatalities, almost 500 photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department structures destroyed, another 86 Firefighters continue to battle the fire in northwest Los Angeles that damaged and 57,000 more under has caused two civilian casualities as of Wednesday, and has dam- threat. near zoo extinguishedwest of the zoo and south of Travel aged or destroyed hundreds of structures. Air quality concerns have also Town. The blaze burned approxi- spread throughout Los Angeles. In engine at a higher risk zone in the on Monday that all evacuation A brush fire that erupted in the mately 30 acres near the Toyon Beverly Hills, outdoor events north end of Beverly Hills. orders had been lifted. hills above the Los Angeles Zoo on Helispot, a helicopter landing area were canceled last weekend. The For the city’s BOLD Holiday “I know it is very difficult to Nov. 9 shortly after 7 a.m. sent near a now-defunct landfill. No city’s fire department sent one kickoff event on Nov. 15, the city leave home for days at a time, but hundreds of firefighters into action structures were damaged. One fire- engine company consisting of canceled a planned fireworks dis- there is nothing more important to and prompted zoo officials to fighter was treated for a laceration four firefighters as a mutual aid play out of respect for everyone me than keeping Angelenos safe,” remove some animals before the to the leg but there were no other assignment to the Woolsey Fire, affected by the fires, Beverly Hills Garcetti said in a statement. “We blaze was extinguished around injuries, said Los Angeles Fire according to David Perusse, a city spokesman Keith Sterling said. are glad that some people can go sunset. Department spokesman Brian fire marshal, and the department In the city of Los Angeles, The fire was reported in a remote has added an additional fire Mayor Eric Garcetti announced See Woolsey page 25 area at the top of the hills south- See Fire page 25

Hollywoodn High’s newest work of art A mural by artist Don Rimx was unveiled on Nov. 13 on campus near Sunset and Orange

Hollywood High School has a rendering courtesy of the city of West Hollywood storied history with dozens of The nine-story project will be a mixed-use commercial building with retail celebrity graduates, many of and restaurant space, offices, a performing arts rehearsal room, a public whom have been famously art gallery and The Arts Club. depicted in a mural on the school’s auditorium facing Highland Avenue, since 2007. The famous faces include Judy Garland, Rudolph Valentino, Union looks to block Arts Lana Turner, Ricky Nelson, photo by Edwin Folven Mario “Cantinflas” Moreno, Carol Burnett, Cher, Bruce Lee, “Unifying Eternities,” a mural by artist Don Rimx, was unveiled on Nov. John Ritter, Selena, Brandy and 13 on the façade of Hollywood High School. Club project on Sunset Laurence Fishburne. enough signatures to put a measure A colorful new mural was between the school, the consul about community improvement on the city’s March 5 ballot that unveiled on Nov. 13 on the other general of Israel in Los Angeles, projects. Senior Lead Officer Following the West Hollywood could overturn the project’s side of the campus near Sunset the Los Angeles Police Julie Nony, who spearheaded the City Council’s approval in approval. Boulevard and Orange Drive Department, Arts Bridging the project with LAPD colleague September of a Sunset Strip rede- “The city of West Hollywood illustrating two anonymous Gap and Artists 4 Israel. Luq Watkins, said the mural velopment project that would house should stop rubber-stamping mas- faces representing the diversity The idea for the mural started brings aesthetic improvements the upscale Arts Club, Unite Here sive, luxury development without on campus and throughout as a conversation last spring to a corner of the campus that Local 11, a union that represents providing meaningful community Hollywood and Los Angeles. between representatives of the was previously somewhat hospitality workers in hotels, benefits such as housing to resi- Titled “Unifying Eternities,” the LAPD’s Community neglected. restaurants and similar industries in dents and workers. The Arts Club is mural was created by artist Don Relationships Division and the Southern California, is pushing a prime example of this,” said Rimx through a partnership Israeli consul general’s office See Mural page 25 back. The union chapter has gathered See Project page 26 2 November 15, 2018 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

zephyrtheatre.com or email lows O’Brien’s journey to mother- Tyrone Power [email protected]. hood. Tickets are $20. 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310)364-3606, theatre40.org. tributeThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Hollywood Heritage, ‘A Twisted Inc. present “An Evening @ The Barn: Remembering Tyrone Power” ChristmasAttend a staged-reading Carol’ of “A Twisted Memory training on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Seniors and others are encouraged to Christmas Carol,” a new production Power’s untimely death at age 44 on join “Be Well WeHo: Memory by playwright Phil Olson, on Sunday, Nov. 15, 1958, sent shock waves Training,” a four-week class on strate- Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Santa Monica through the Hollywood film commu- gies and exercises to improve long- Playhouse. The production is a Texas nity. Presented in conjunction with an term memory and the ability to retain spoof of the classic Charles Dickens’ annual memorial service held at the and recall information running from story. It’s Christmas Eve in a small Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Monday, Nov. 19, through Monday, west Texas town and cantankerous Hollywood Heritage will show his Dec. 10, in Room 1 at the Plummer barbecue joint owner Buford Johnson 1953 film “The Mississippi Gambler.” Park Community Center. Techniques gets in an argument with his wife after Power’s co-star in the film, actress can help with remembering names, he tells her he’s skipping Christmas. Piper Laurie, will participate in a addresses and phone numbers. Four He storms out, goes four wheeling and Q&A session before the screening. sessions will be held Mondays from 1 gets hit by a twister, which leaves him The event also includes a panel dis- to 3 p.m. Admission $3 per class. in a coma. Johnson comes back in a cussion about Power’s life and career. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323)848- dream in which he’s visited by an ex- General admission is $15. 2100 N. 6843, weho.org/recreation. business partner who plays the ghosts Highland Ave. hollywoodheritage.org. of Christmas past, present and future. Tickets are $15. 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. (310)394-9779 ext. 1, santamonicaplayhouse.com. BetteMeet author Davis Kathryn book Sermak on Friday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. photo by Steve Gunther at Belmont John Fleck stars in “Blacktop Highway,” a production running through Village Senior Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Odyssey Theatre. The production pits theater ‘The Great Living Westwood. Sermak will dis- and cinema against each other in a hysterically funny and disturbing LoveEnjoy an eveningDebate’ of comedy during cuss her memoir, match. Fleck plays all parts, including screenwriter, narrator, commenta- “The Great Love Debate With Brian “Miss D & Me- tor, critic and other characters, human and animal. The play focuses on Howie and More” on Sunday, Nov. Life With the the depravities of a strange family living in a dilapidated house on the 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Invincible Bette coast of Maine. Showtimes are at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Improv. Guys are on the left and girls Davis,” a book Sunday. Tickets start at $17. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. on the right in the wild, feisty, hilari- that sets the record straight about odysseytheatre.com. ous and interactive show on love, sex, Davis from the person who served as dating and relationships. The show her assistant during the 1980s. The will be recorded as a special live audi- work depicts Davis during her final, composers Josima Feldschuh and of the open range and the American ence presentation of “The World’s #1 and arguably most traumatic, decade Vítězslava Kaprálová, and selections cowboy. Event is free with $14 general Dating & Relationship” podcast. of her life. 10475 Wilshire Blvd. from the ensemble’s recent release, admission. 4700 Western Heritage Way. Tickets are $20. 8162 Melrose Ave. RSVP is required by calling (310)475- “The Hungarians: from Rozsa to (323)667-20000, the autry.org. (323)651-2583, improv.com. 7501. Justus.” Tickets are free; suggested donation is $10. RSVP required. 100 The Grove Drive. lamoth.org. ‘Shades of Water’ ‘KillingStonegame Productions Klaus’ is holding a ‘Down to staged reading of the play “Killing exhibit Klaus” on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. MyTheatre Last 40 presents Egg’ the solo comedy An opening reception for “We Choose WesternMusic fans won’t musicwant to miss the Autry at the Zephyr Theatre. The production “Down to My Last Egg” running on Art Presents: Shades of Water,” a unique Museum of the is based on real events during the Sundays and Mondays, Nov. 18, 19, exhibit curated by Baha H. Danesh, will American West’s Holocaust in France and the true story 25 and 26, in the Reuben Cordova be held on Friday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 11 “Western Music of a man who felt compelled to assas- Theatre. The program is written and p.m. at the Montalban Theatre. The Showcase” on sinate Klaus Barbie in 1974. performed by Remy O’Brien, and exhibit running through Jan. 31 on the Sunday, Nov. 18, Admission is free. 7456 Melrose Ave. directed by Jonathan Medina. It fol- theater’s mezzanine level explores the from noon to 3 vitality of water and continues the con- p.m. Musicians versation about climate change and sus- and poets perform tainable energy through paintings, stories and songs sculptures, fiber works, photography of the romantic Old West, contemporary and installation art. Arrive early and music of the American West, and songs enjoy eco-friendly artworks and a Green Bottle Design Challenge created by CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING Birmingham Community Charter High School students. 1615 Vine St. facebook.com/events/1927261790901184. Founded 1946 Writers workshop 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Aspiring authors are invited to an SUITE 330 Independent Writers of Southern P.O. 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Beverly Hills City Council revisits urgency ordinance n ket. During a study session before Council members The effort to develop a more the council initially, residents hope to have Rent comprehensive Rent Stabilization gathered to talk about the hard- Ordinance has been underway for ships they said they’ve faced due Stabilization Ordinance nearly two years, since the council to no-cause evictions. One land- completed for 2019 adopted an urgency ordinance in lord, Stephen Copen, was men- February 2017 to limit annual rent tioned multiple times for reasons increases and to create a rental including allegedly failing to The recently passed urgency registry. Landlords and tenants address code violations at his ordinance that eliminated no- have been trying to come to terms properties or keep up with mainte- cause evictions returned to the on long-term rent stabilization nance. Copen has not responded Beverly Hills City Council again provisions ever since. to a request for comment. last week, with provisions to No landlords were present for According to the city’s news allow landlords to evict disruptive public comment at the meeting release, more than half of renter tenants under consideration. last week, but a few letters entered households in Beverly Hills are Hearing stories of residents into the record underscored their considered rent burdened and who said they are vulnerable to ongoing concerns that tenants’ nearly 30 percent are considered being priced out of Beverly Hills complaints are based on the severely rent burdened. if they receive no-cause evictions, actions of a small number of land- Last year, the Beverly Hills council members unanimously lords. City Council approved an urgency approved an urgency ordinance “While some apartment owners ordinance that limited rent that eliminated landlords’ ability may feel pressure to create vacan- increases to 3 percent (since to evict tenants without cause dur- cies before the loss of this option raised to 4.1 percent), made no- ing an Oct. 18 meeting. takes effect, it creates the impres- cause evictions reviewable by the The City Council unanimously sion that apartment owners as a city and established a rental reg- voted at its Nov. 6 meeting to add group are heartless and merce- istry. The city has been working a provision that will allow land- nary,” read a letter to the council with both sides to develop long- lords the “just cause eviction of a by Matthew Finerman, who has term provisions ever since. disruptive tenant.” advocated on behalf of tenants Before the urgency ordinance Beverly Hills Mayor Julian during city-sponsored mediation was approved, longtime tenants photo by Edwin Folven Gold appointed council members sessions with tenants. said they were feeling increasing- Lili Bosse and Les Friedman to a Gold had previously said that ly vulnerable to rent increases subcommittee that will determine certain landlords had “tipped the they couldn’t afford and no-cause whether a landlord has just cause scale” enough to warrant action evictions that could force them to evict a tenant. The reasons for by the council. Other council from the city. Council members Marvel Comics pioneer Stan Lee just cause evictions include fail- members have also supported the said the registry will enable the ure to pay rent, using the unit for need for greater tenant protec- city for the first time to compile an illegal purpose, refusing to pro- tions. data on rent increases and evic- memorializedMany people in the community on areHollywood mourning the death Blvd. of Marvel vide access to the landlord, major “The majority of landlords are tions. Comics’ Stan Lee, who died on Nov. 12 at the age of 95. Flowers, candles remodeling of a rental unit and good owners and it’s just extreme- Council members continue to and messages were placed at Lee’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star at 7072 landlord use of the Ellis Act, a ly unfortunate that we had to do develop a new Rent Stabilization Hollywood Blvd. He was remembered as the memorable creator of many state law that allows landlords to this because of the few bad land- Ordinance, and Gold said he’s still of the biggest names in comics, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain evict tenants when they want to lords that are out there,” Friedman targeting the beginning of 2019 to America and the Fantastic Four. Lee was also credited on many of the take the rental units off the mar- said. have it in place. blockbuster movies that featured the Marvel Comics characters. A wreath was placed at the star by the Hollywood Historic Trust, which oversees the Walk of Fame. Lee received the 2,428th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 4, 2011, in the Motion Pictures category. Maddie Keech and her daughter Ruby, of Melbourne, Australia, stopped at Lee’s star on Nov. 11 to pay respect during a visit to Hollywood. “We are big Marvel fans. He did these great movies with all this amazing energy,” Maddie Keech said. “He brought so much happiness to everyone.”

Leadership to change at Economic and Workforce Development Dept. Mayor Eric Garcetti has said. announced that Jan Perry will step “It’s been the privilege of my down as general manager of the life to serve the people of the city Economic and Workforce of Los Angeles,” Perry added. “I Development Department at the look forward to this next phase in end of the year. my journey where I will continue Perry will become executive to serve the people of California director of the Infrastructure by promoting infrastructure pro- Funding Alliance, a statewide jects that will stimulate economic organization dedicated to develop- development and create good- ing and advocating approaches paying jobs.” and strategies that motivate gov- When Perry steps down on Dec. ernment to implement environ- 31, John Reamer, director of the mentally and fiscally sustainable Bureau of Contract infrastructure projects. She takes Administration, will take over as the new post on Jan. 2. interim general manager of “Jan Perry has dedicated her EWDD. Reamer has been director career to making Los Angeles a of the Bureau of Contract better, more prosperous place to Administration since 2004. He is live, work and start a business,” responsible for ensuring the safety Garcetti said. “Her passion, perse- and quality of all public works verance and persistence have construction, as well as monitor- helped strengthen our economy ing and enforcing federal, state, and workforce, and we’re grateful and local wage and contracting for her service and leadership.” laws. Reamer has led job training Garcetti appointed Perry as and workforce development ini- EWDD general manager after she tiatives, and helped coordinate served three terms on the Los efforts to promote opportunities Angeles City Council, represent- for minority- and women-owned ing the 9th District. The impact small businesses. she made during her 12 years in “I am humbled by this appoint- office brought visibility to the ment and honored to serve under newly-formed EWDD because of Mayor Garcetti’s leadership to her work on economic develop- enhance economic and workforce ment projects that revitalized development opportunities in Los neglected neighborhoods, Garcetti Angeles,” Reamer said. 4 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Two dead in shooting at marijuana dispensary Transient guilty of apparently n Western Avenue shop random attacks in Hollywood was open at 4:20 a.m. A 34-year-old man described by stabbed a woman in the arm with in violation of city laws authorities as a transient was sen- a screwdriver on the sidewalk tenced on Nov. 8 to seven years in near Hollywood Boulevard and state prison for stabbing two peo- La Brea Avenue in what authori- ple last November on Hollywood ties said was a random attack. Detectives are releasing very lit- Boulevard. Minutes later, Jones entered a tle information about a double The defendant, Daniel Samuel nearby hotel and assaulted two homicide that occurred on Nov. 12 Jones, pleaded no contest to two employees with a knife. He then at a marijuana dispensary at 477 S. felony counts of assault with a left the hotel and stabbed a man Western Ave. in Koreatown. deadly weapon and admitted an walking on the sidewalk in the The homicides were reported at allegation of causing great bodily back with a knife. 4:20 a.m. by a female employee of injury. The pleas were part of a Jones initially pleaded not guilty the Koreatown Exotics dispensary, negotiated agreement with prose- and faced 17 years in prison. The said Det. Herman Frettlohr, with the cutors, Deputy District Attorney incidents were investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Catherine Mariano said. Los Angeles Police Department’s West Bureau Homicide Unit. The On Nov. 22, 2017, Jones Hollywood Division. employee and an undisclosed num- photo by Edwin Folven ber of customers were in one room Coroner’s office employees consulted with LAPD investigators outside a of the dispensary when they heard marijuana dispensary on Western Avenue where two people were shot gunshots in a separate waiting and killed on Nov. 12. The homicides remain under investigation. room. The employee called police and everyone present in the room Police seek leads in fatal fled through a rear door. Officers security guard was present at the allowed to operate from 6 a.m. to 10 arrived and located the two male dispensary, Frettlohr added. The p.m., and it being open at 4:20 a.m. victims in the waiting room. They detective said the dispensary was was itself a violation of the law. open for business but declined to Los Angeles City Attorney’s hit-and-runDetectives from the Los onAngeles Virgildead at scene. Avenue He was identified as were pronounced dead at the scene. provide any further information. Office spokesman Rob Wilcox said Police Department’s West Traffic Andy Olivera Monoscano, 18. “We don’t know who was the office does not have any com- Division are asking for the public’s The hit-and-run driver did not “Marijuana responsible,” Frettlohr added. “We plaints or criminal filings pending help in obtaining information about stop or render aid, as required by dispensaries need are not actually sure about the status against any dispensary at 477 S. a suspect involved in a fatal hit- law. Drivers are reminded that if of the legality [of the dispensary].” Western Ave. and-run collision on Nov. 10. they are involved in a collision, to be cognizant of The Los Angeles Department of “Our office has reached out to the At approximately 1:05 a.m., a they must pull over and stop as who they are Cannabis Regulation lists all LAPD for additional information,” driver struck a pedestrian near soon as it is safe to do so, notify letting in. Having licensed medical marijuana and he added. Virgil Avenue and First Street. The emergency responders and remain recreational marijuana dispensaries Frettlohr warned people operat- vehicle was traveling southbound at the scene. many people inside operating in the city on its website. ing, working or visiting marijuana on Virgil Avenue when it struck the The investigation is on-going. and operating after There is no entry for Koreatown dispensaries to be cautious. pedestrian, who was running south- Anyone with information is urged hours invites Exotics or any other dispensary at “Marijuana dispensaries need to bound on Virgil Avenue, outside of to call investigators at (213)473- danger.” 447 S. Western Ave. be cognizant of who they are letting a marked crosswalk. 0234. During weekends and off- Frettlohr said there had not been in,” he said. “Having many people Los Angeles Fire Department hours, call the LAPD’s 24-hour any previous issue reported at the inside and operating after hours paramedics pronounced the victim hotline at (877)LAPD247. -LAPD Det. Herman Frettlohr site. Detectives determined that a invites danger.” different medical marijuana dispen- Anyone with information about The Los Angeles County sary had previously operated at the the murders is urged to contact Coroner’s Office identified the vic- site and he did not know how long investigators with the LAPD’s West tims as Manuel David Corral Jr., 36, Koreatown Exotics was in opera- Bureau Homicide Unit at (213)382- WeHo resident charged in of South Pasadena, and Lamont tion. Per a city of Los Angeles ordi- 9470. During weekends and off- new federal fraud case Leroy Farmer, 42, of Lomita. A nance, dispensaries are only hours, call (877)LAPD247. A West Hollywood resident was rehabilitate properties in the taken into federal custody on Nov. Hollywood Hills. According to 7 in connection with new fraud court documents, Yohai defaulted charges that alleged he participated on the loans and the properties in a series of scams while free on went into foreclosure – which bond and after pleaded guilty in a Yohai tried to delay with bankrupt- prior federal case. cy filings. Jeffrey Craig Yohai, 36, who is The case unsealed on Nov. 7 the former son-in-law of Paul included evidence of prior scams, Manafort, was arrested on charges including a $6 million investment of conspiracy to commit wire fraud scheme and a check-kiting scheme and aggravated identity theft. A involving more than $500,000 in criminal complaint outlining checks that bounced. alleged criminal conduct over the The new case also alleges a loan past year was unsealed on Nov. 7. fraud scheme related to two of the Yohai made his initial appear- properties at issue in the original ance in the new case in United federal case. Yohai allegedly sub- States District Court, where he was mitted a loan request that contained ordered held without bond pending inflated appraisals. He also trial. The case outlines several attempted to defraud another fraud schemes, which are similar to lender as he attempted to refinance the criminal conduct outlined in the the two properties, and Yohai con- original federal case. tacted yet another lender with dra- In both cases, Yohai obtained matically inflated appraisals to money for what he claimed was a obtain refinancing. legitimate purpose, such as an The case also contains allega- investment, but then used the tions that Yohai defrauded the money for personal expenses or to owner of a rental property and pay debts. According to court doc- attempted to lull the owner by uments, Yohai typically lulled vic- showing him a $60,000 check he tims into believing that the money falsely claimed had been remitted had been used properly. When a from his ex-wife’s account. There victim demanded repayment, are additional fraudulent acts out- Yohai often sent checks with insuf- lined in the complaint which are ficient funds, according to court the subject of criminal cases filed documents. in state court, including a scam in When he was called to account which he sold nonexistent artist for the bounced checks, he typical- passes to the music festival in ly claimed that he wired the money Coachella. to the victim, a claim Yohai would Yohai faces a statutory maxi- support with bogus documentation mum sentence of 20 years in feder- of a wire transfer. The first case, al prison for the charge of conspir- which resulted in a guilty plea, acy to commit wire fraud. The involved approximately $15 mil- charge of aggravated identity theft lion in real estate loans that suppos- carries a mandatory consecutive edly would be used to purchase and sentence of two years in prison. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 November 15, 2018

Columbus statue removed from Grand Park The Los Angeles County Arts Columbus died approximately 350 Commission voted to move the stat- years before Italy became a country, Last month, the city of Los ue, which had been standing in Grand but his birthplace near Genoa is locat- Angeles celebrated its inaugural Park since 1973, into a county storage ed in present-day Italy. Indigenous Indigenous Peoples Day in Grand facility. The Native American Indian Peoples Day supporters, many of Park while the park’s decades-old Commission, along with the county them indigenous themselves, said Christopher Columbus statue was Arts and Human Relations commis- Columbus shouldn’t be honored for covered with a black box. sions, are looking for a new home for the death and suffering he imposed Los Angeles City Councilman the statue. Deliberations over what on their ancestors. Mitch O’Farrell, members of the should replace it on its longtime “Whatever all of us are feeling City/County Native American Indian Grand Park perch are also underway. right now, you’re not alone,” Castro Commission and a couple hundred “We’re here with a little bit of said. “We are healing and we are onlookers gathered in Grand Park fight,” said Rudy Ortega, chair of the working through all of these feelings again on Nov. 10 to watch contractors Native American Indian together, very complicated histories lift the bronze statue by crane onto a Commission, recalling O’Farrell’s that we’re working through.” flatbed truck and permanently haul it Indigenous Peoples Day remarks. “The statue of Christopher away. “And that is true. We’re not backing Columbus rewrites a stained chapter “It is up to us, the current genera- down, we’re not resisting, but we’re of history that romanticizes expan- tion, to insert a level of harmony and marching forward strong with our sions of European empires and determination to bring this world heads up high, and we’re proud about exploitations of natural resources and back into balance,” O’Farrell, 13th who we are as indigenous people.” of human beings,” Los Angeles District, said. “That’s what this is all The commission’s vice chair, County Supervisor Hilda Solis, 1st photo by Luke Harold about.” Chrissie Castro, remembered the District, said in a statement. Contractors hauled away the Christopher Columbus statue that had A growing number of cities many public hearings at City Hall The supervisors approved a motion been standing in Grand Park for 45 years in a ceremony led by Los throughout the U.S. have instituted after O’Farrell authored a motion that by Solis last year to replace Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell and the City/County Native Indigenous Peoples Day in place of led to Indigenous Peoples Day. Columbus Day with Indigenous American Commission. Columbus Day. The Los Angeles Proponents of Columbus Day, many Peoples Day on the county calendar. City Council voted to approve the of them Italian Americans, argued “The removal of the Columbus change in August 2017. Once hailed that Columbus symbolizes Italians statue in Grand Park is an act of county’s original inhabitants,” her our history where we learn from past as the discoverer of America, who have been coming to America restorative justice that honors and statement continued. “With its mistakes so we are no longer doomed Columbus’ role in the genocide and for centuries seeking a better life. embraces the resilient spirit of our removal, we begin a new chapter of to repeat them.” enslavement of this land’s indigenous peoples has become a bigger part of his legacy. “The historical record is very clear on what he was responsible for, what he set in motion,” O’Farrell said during a ceremony before the statue’s removal. “But I would argue today, to all of you and everyone else within earshot, that indifference is not acceptable when you just kind of look past someone who is personally responsible for committing atrocities themselves. So, this is the beginning of something, a greater awareness, a greater enlightenment, we can all be responsible for.”

LADWP, other utilities to highlight ‘7 scams in 7 days Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is joining efforts with fel- low members of utility consortium Utilities United Against Scams during its third annual Utility Scam Awareness Day to continue its efforts to educate customers on how they can guard against falling victim to impostor utility scams. If someone appears, calls, texts or emails representing themselves as an LADWP employee demanding pay- ment for a bill immediately to avoid disconnection, ask them for their LADWP-issued identification badge if in person, or verify their identity by calling (800)DIAL-DWP. Also, customers should never purchase a prepaid debit card or gift card to avoid service disconnection or shutoff. Phone scammers may pose as utility employees and threat- en to shut off residential or business service unless an immediate pay- ment is made over the phone, or try to pressure customers into buying products or services, something LADWP would never do. If you are able to verify that the individual in question is not an LADWP employee, contact local law enforcement authorities. Follow along on LADWP’s social media accounts Twitter @LADWP and Facebook @LADWP through November 17 for tips on how to guard against scams. 6 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo business leaders share advice for ‘NextGen’ n feel that they might not belong in Council and Chamber of Meeting series seeks other places.” Commerce also received praise to empower and engage The evening’s topics touched on throughout the evening for creat- finding funding for beginning ing a business-friendly atmos- residents under 40 entrepreneurs – family and friends phere in the city. are a good place to start, the pan- “Meeting with people in the elists said – as well as what makes City Council and our first trip to West Hollywood optimal for busi- West Hollywood City Hall, they Entrepreneurs under 40 shared ness ventures and social media were like, ‘What can we do to get their stories of success with tips like using Instagram Live, this here? What can we do to help approximately 20 other young among other subjects. you?’ And when we went to the West Hollywood residents at the As to the ideal time to forge a other city halls … it was like, “Next Gen: Bringing You the new path and start a business, the ‘You are a what pop-up?’” said Business” event at the Pacific four panelists all agreed that start- Berry, who initially started his Design Center on Tuesday, Nov. ing a new business is less about Saved by The Max eatery in photo by Maura Turcotte 13. The panel included business specific timing and more about Chicago before bringing it to the From left, West Hollywood Business Development Manager Jackie leaders from a real estate compa- dedication. West Coast. Rocco moderated a panel with entrepreneurs Zac Cherin, Derek Berry, ny, a tech company recruitment Cherin, who established Secret Maxine Tatlonghari and Jake Stevens. firm, an e-commerce site for light- Sauce in West Hollywood five ed vanity mirrors and a pop-up “The timing is months ago added that “people Cherin added. “That was such a completely worthless and I have restaurant inspired by the ‘90s when you decide believe in what’s going on here.” motivating factor to know that we no idea what I’m doing,’” Cherin show “Saved by the Bell.” that you’re ready “One of the things that we have the city behind us.” said. “I think I would tell my “West Hollywood is going to struggled with while starting a No matter the location, for all younger self to close the extremes become the economic engine of to ... commit every business was this feeling of legiti- entrepreneurs and business own- – ride the highs, but don’t ride this entire Southern California fiber and moment macy. The first place that legiti- ers, the panelists advised keeping them as high. Stay grounded when region in the next 10 years,” said of your life to macy comes from is usually you a journal, not waiting on an idea or you’re up there. And those lows Jake Stevens, director of commu- and your mom, and after that being afraid to ask for help, and are never as low as you think they nity engagement for real estate doing that.” you’re out in the void looking for not taking everything seriously. are.” company Faring. “We’ve looked -Jake Stevens legitimacy. But for us, [it was] as “Being a business owner, you’re For information on business around at our offices right there on soon as we filed our business on this rollercoaster of ‘I feel like development in West Hollywood, Robertson across from The Abbey license in West Hollywood,” I can conquer the world’ and ‘I’m visit weho.org/business. and realized that, why would we “The timing is when you decide go anywhere else?” that you’re ready to do it and com- Speakers also included Zac mit every fiber and moment of Cherin, co-founder of tech career your life to doing that,” Stevens coach Secret Sauce; Maxine said. “If you as the CEO and busi- Tatlonghari, founder of e-com- ness owner do not bleed, sweat merce site Vanity Girl Hollywood; and speak your business every and Derek Berry, operating part- moment of your existence, how ner of the pop-up eatery Saved by can you expect an employee or an The Max, in conversation with investor to do the same thing?” moderator and West Hollywood Tatlonghari said she always had Business Development Manager an entrepreneurial streak, but did- Jackie Rocco. n’t act on it until she was laid off Councilwoman Lindsey from a comfortable job with bene- Horvath hopes the dialogue, a part fits at a nonprofit. of the city’s NextGen meeting “Then it became about necessi- series launched in 2017, will ty,” she said. “I took myself over inspire people under 40 to get to Burke Williams and got myself involved with West Hollywood a massage and a facial – because civic life. that’s the kind of girl that I am – “Almost 50 percent of our city and I sat in their vanity room and is under the age of 40, [but] you I was like, ‘I feel like other people wouldn’t always be able to tell it want to feel like this.’ So, I by who shows up at city events or sketched [my mirror idea] out on a City Council meetings,” Horvath napkin and took it to a manufac- said. “What we’re trying to create turer … It starts with passion.” is a space for people who might The West Hollywood City Thanksgiving

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LGBT Center comments on federal Barger motion adds health care to improve plans for migrants seeking asylum In response to President Trump’s face violence, not having a chance outcomes for youth in criminal justice system proclamation to block migrants to make their case and having to The Board of Supervisors require multidisciplinary care seeking asylum if they fail to cross return to their country of origin approved a motion by Supervisor and support,” Barger said. “A the U.S. border at an official port of could mean facing violence or even Kathryn Barger, 5th District, co- well-coordinated and integrated entry, Los Angeles LGBT Center death. authored by Supervisor Hilda plan for health and well-being Director of Policy and Community “The center provides services for Solis, 1st District, to incorporate should continue upon reentry into Building Dave Garcia issued the more LGBT people than any other a holistic approach to care for communities to help them achieve following statement: organization in the world, including young people in county proba- their goals and success in adult- “This move is aimed at limiting assisting LGBT immigrants seek- tion halls and camps. hood.” asylum, as rhetoric has heated up ing asylum in this country. We can- Barger’s motion creates a new “L.A. County is reexamining and about the so-called ‘migrant cara- not underscore enough the dangers leadership position within the modernizing our justice system, van’ from Honduras which which LGBT asylum seekers face if Department of Mental Health, moving away from punishment and includes numerous LGBT people forced to return to their home coun- the director of coordinated care incarceration and towards diversion fleeing persecution. This new poli- tries. Homosexuality is still punish- for juvenile health, who will and rehabilitation – especially for cy will have a broad and devastat- able by death in a number of coun- work in collaboration with the justice-involved youth,” Solis said. ing effect on the nation’s asylum tries, and it is still criminalized in Probation Department’s Juvenile “An executive-level director of law and its role as a beacon of hope approximately 70 Services unit to facilitate a con- coordinated care, a trained psychia- for those fleeing violence and per- countries. Further, millions of tinuum of care equipped to trist, will help serve the mental secution around the world. LGBT people continue to face dis- address each individual’s needs. well-being of justice-involved “The fact is federal law specifi- crimination, violence and persecu- The Los Angeles County youth. As a result of this motion, I cally allows individuals to apply for tion due to their sexual orientation, Probation Department supervis- am confident we will see more asylum whether or not they are at gender identity and/or HIV sta- es on average 1,000 young peo- positive outcomes.” an official port of entry. Asylum is tus. We, as a nation, must continue ple daily in juvenile halls and The Health Agency and the guaranteed by international law and to embrace refugees and asylum camps. chief executive officer, working is a critical, life-saving necessity for seekers – not turn our backs on “Many of our county’s young with the chief probation officer Barger people fleeing persecution. For them when they need us the most.” people within this population and the director of personnel, LGBT asylum seekers and hun- For information, visit lalgbtcen- have experienced significant will report back to the board in juvenile health, including hiring dreds of woman and children who ter.org/comment. trauma, often paired with com- 60 days on the creation of the status and timeline moving for- plex medical conditions which director of coordinated care, ward. Officials urge monetary donations to local nonprofits for fire victims Instead of donating goods to local constant images of destruction on fire victims in need, Los Angeles television and social media, public County and city officials urge indi- reaction is to want to help, and we viduals wanting to help to instead are so grateful for that support,” said make monetary contributions to a Maria Gutierrez, sheriff’s depart- local nonprofit organization support- ment chief and director of the Los ing residents displaced by the Angeles County Emergency Woolsey fire. Operations Center. “The easiest and Due to the large-scale deployment most effective way to get support to of first responders to the region, those who need it most is to donate multiple road and freeway closures, to organizations offering direct assis- and other hazards, officials warn tance.” members of the public to avoid Officials said members of the entering impacted areas. Fire-affect- public have responded generously to ed areas need to remain clear for first fire victims’ needs. responders, evacuation efforts and “We are overwhelmed with grati- emergency infrastructure repair tude by the generosity of Angelenos efforts. as we continue to receive donations The most useful form of assis- for first responders and impacted tance for fire victims’ recovery is residents,” said Aram Sahakian, gen- donations of money. Organizations eral manager of the city of Los actively involved in response efforts, Angeles’ Emergency Management such as the American Red Cross, Department. “The most effective need flexibility to provide disaster and efficient way to get the right victims food, clothing, bedding and resources to the right people is other items most in need. Donations through monetary donations. Thank can also be used for cleaning materi- you again for your support as we als, transportation help and medical continue to respond to these fires.” supplies. Officials also caution members of With monetary donations, the dif- the public to beware of financial ficult and labor-intensive efforts to scams related to wildfire recovery sort, store and repackage donated or support, urging that donations be in-kind goods should be avoided. made to reputable first responder, Instead, nonprofits can provide relief and animal-aid organizations, direct support to residents in such as redcross.org, need. Once immediate needs are unitedwayla.org, met, nonprofit organizations will lacountyanimals.org and continue to support victims for twitter.com/lafdfoundation. weeks, months and even years later. For information, visit “During a natural disaster with lacounty.gov/woolseyfire. n State contractors board warns residents to avoid unlicensed contractors for cleanup, repairs, rebuilding The Contractors State License “The stories of survival we’ve Board is reaching out to the thou- heard this week have highlighted sands of residents in both northern how disasters bring out the very and southern California to urge best in many, with neighbors help- them to only hire California- ing neighbors, and strangers help- licensed contractors to help with ing strangers,” said CSLB Registrar clean-up, repairs or rebuilding. David Fogt. “Unfortunately, we’ve The board is also warning unli- learned that it’s likely to also bring censed contractors that if they’re out the worst in some, who may try caught trying to contract without a to take advantage of vulnerable sur- license in a declared disaster area, vivors. So now, more than ever, they could face felony charges. homeowners need to be careful States of emergency have been about hiring reputable people to declared in Butte, Los Angeles and clean-up, repair or rebuild their Ventura counties. property.” 8 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

County partners with tech JoinThe Los Metro Angeles for County a meeting on Purple Line project Metropolitan Transportation Authority is holding a meeting on sector on homelessness Section 3 of the Purple Line The Los Angeles County Chief delivering sustainable solutions Extension project this evening, Nov. Executive Office/Homeless to homelessness, particularly in 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Belmont Initiative and the Chief the areas of housing, data, cus- Village Senior Living-Westwood, Information Office have tomer empowerment and opera- 10475 Wilshire Blvd. launched a new initiative to enlist tional effectiveness. Submissions The meeting will offer informa- the technology industry in the are expected soon. tion about the 2.56-mile third seg- effort to prevent and combat “As L.A. County continues to ment of the subway construction homelessness. work to prevent and combat project from Century City to the To harness the resources and homelessness, we are always Veterans Administration campus in expertise of tech companies and working to expand collaborative Westwood, including advance utility foster strategic investment, L.A. efforts with new partners who are relocation for the future County issued a call for solutions willing and able to help,” said Westwood/UCLA and regarding programs to address Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st Westwood/VA Hospital stations, and homelessness. A broad industry District. underground easements. representation, including large The Housing Innovation Metro also held a meeting on data and tech companies, civic Challenge is part of the L.A. Nov. 13, in Beverly Hills on Section tech companies, start-ups, digital County Homeless Initiative, cre- services, virtual reality firms and ated by the L.A. County Board of 2 of the Purple Line Extension photo courtesy of Metro academia have already shown an Supervisors to prevent and com- Project, which will extend from La Soyeon (left) and Elsie, the twin boring machines digging the tunnels for Cienega Boulevard to Century City. interest in partnering on the bat homelessness. The Chief the Purple Line Extension project, have begun excavating from The design-builder is preparing to effort. More than 150 partici- Executive Office/County conduct exploratory excavation and Wilshire/La Brea toward Wilshire/Western. pants recently came together at a Homeless Initiative provides relocate city-owned utilities. technology innovation forum on oversight and guidance in distrib- Upcoming work includes a North Wilshire/Western, excavation, con- machines are currently moving east homelessness. uting funds from Measure H. Canon Drive closure and pile instal- crete work and street maintenance is toward Wilshire/Western, and after The county is seeking diverse For information, visit home- lation to support the construction of ongoing. The sidewalk on the north arriving there, will begin tunneling partners and new approaches to less.lacounty.gov. the Wilshire/Rodeo Station, with side of Wilshire Boulevard will be west. work anticipated to start in 2019. closed between Manhattan Place Ventilation fans at the La Brea In Century City, advance utility and Western Avenue in front of a Staging Yard are expected to contin- At the construction yard near Intermittent lane reductions, turn relocation and pile installation con- construction staging yard. uously operate to support tunneling. Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax restrictions and sidewalk closures tinues at the future Century Manhattan Place will be closed The Detroit Street gate is expected Avenue, Ogden Drive will be closed may also be in place for instrumen- City/Constellation subway station intermittently just north of Wilshire to be in use to support grout deliver- intermittently Tuesday through tation work during non-rush hour box. Construction of a temporary Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., ies for tunnel construction. Grout Friday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.,π to traffic periods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., bus layover area on Santa Monica Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. delivery trucks will exit onto Detroit support hauling. Excavation, haul- and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Additional ven- Boulevard is also underway. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Street and continue north toward ing, instrumentation and street tilation fans are expected to become During a Q&A portion of the The closures are public safety mea- Wilshire Boulevard. Through restoration is also occurring at operational at the La Cienega stag- meeting, community members sures during excavation. Westbound Friday, Nov. 16, intermittent lane Wilshire and La Cienega boule- ing yard as excavation continues. asked about Beverly Hills High Wilshire Boulevard will also be reductions will also occur on La vards, and Wilshire Boulevard and For information and questions, School and Metro’s plan to tunnel intermittently reduced to one lane Brea Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard Gale Drive. Work hours are typically call the 24-hour project hotline at underneath. Metro representatives between Manhattan Place and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to support 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Tuesday through (213)922-6934, or email purpleline- stated that an in-depth technical Western Avenue, Tuesday through storm drain lining repair work. Saturday. [email protected]. review has been conducted by pro- Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and fessional experts regarding seismic, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and noise, methane gas, oil wells and air Sunday. quality as it relates to the tunnel At Wilshire Boulevard and La alignment under the high school. Brea Avenue, where tunneling For information, visit metro.net. began in October, deliveries and Metro is also providing weekly tunnel preparation work remains updates on work along Section 1 of ongoing in construction staging the project from Wilshire Boulevard yards. Support work for the tunnel- and Western Avenue to Wilshire and ing machines is also occurring in a La Cienega boulevards. 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Feuer files amicus brief in case over federal standardsLos Angeles City Attorney for Mike childrenundo the protections in of detention the FSA hearings. Feuer announced that the cities of through the federal rulemaking Instead of being consistent with the Los Angeles and Chicago were process. The proposed rule changes terms of the FSA, as required, the joined by 17 cities and counties in fil- would eliminate the FSA’s require- proposed rules dispense wholesale ing an amicus brief supporting the ment that detained children must be with the FSA’s most critical protec- plaintiffs in Flores v. Sessions as they held in non-secure, state-licensed tions, in favor of a new detention pol- seek an injunction to prevent the facilities during the pendency of their icy for which defendants identify no Trump administration from imple- immigration proceedings; allow for supportable justification. The rules menting drastic new federal rules the detention of immigrant children impermissibly conflict with the that would result in longer detentions for longer periods of time than the express terms and the underlying pur- and lower standards of care for FSA permits; and strip away a num- pose of the FSA: to protect the health immigrant children. ber of existing substantive and proce- and wellbeing of immigrant chil- “Cities and counties across the dural safeguards that protect the children. For these reasons, the brief asks nation are standing up for innocent dren’s ability to receive adequate the court to grant the plaintiffs’ children being detained in facilities access to counsael, including the right motion to enjoin the implementation on our border,” Feuer said. “Together to automatic bond redetermination of the rules. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer we are demanding that the Trump administration provide these children with the due process to which they’re entitled. And we’re calling on our nation to provide compassionate care to these kids, rather than inducing further trauma.” In 1997, the federal government entered into the Flores Settlement Agreement, which set out a nationwide policy for the detention, release and treatment of children in custody of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, now the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, the FSA required that children be housed in non-secure, state licensed facilities and be provided with adequate access to medical care, counseling, language services and legal representation. In September, the Trump administration, through DHS and HHS, proposed rules relating to detention of immigrant children in an attempt to

WeHo City Council candidacy nomination period underway The city of West Hollywood’s nomination period for City Council candidates has begun. The nomination period runs through Friday, Dec. 7. West Hollywood residents who are interested in running City Council should contact the city clerk’s office to schedule an appointment to receive nomination papers and to review the requirements and deadlines for becoming an official candidate. The general municipal election will be held on Tuesday, March 5. Three City Council seats will be decided in the upcoming election. West Hollywood’s council members each serve for a term of approximately four years (upcoming terms are for three years and eight months as the city transitions its election cycle to even-numbered years) and are elected at large. Each year, council members select one of their members to serve as mayor for a year, with the term beginning after the City Council reor- ganization, which occurs every year in April. The city’s elections page, weho.org/elections, provides detailed election information and links to the California secretary of state’s voter registration page, the Los Angeles county registrar/recorder’s website, and specific links for polling places and sample ballots. For information, call the West Hollywood city clerk’s office at (323)848-6409. 10 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

CouncilThe Los Angeles honors City Council Veterans of the Year for service honored members of the U.S. Armed Forces during its annual Salute to Veterans ceremony on Nov. 13. Each year, the council members select an individual from their district to recognize as Veteran of the Year. Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, honored Officer David Anaya, of the LAPD’s Hollywood Division. Anaya is a native Angeleno who joined the U.S. Army Reserves in photo courtesy of Metro 2005 when he was 17, attending Metro is committed to hiring veterans and has many programs to boot camp during the summer assist, including hiring fairs. between his junior and senior years of high school. Anaya served in a military police battalion during his first combat deployment to Iraq in 2007. Shortly after returning, he Metro recognized for applied with the Los Angeles photo courtesy of the 4th Council District office Police Department and was hired in 2009. Less than a year later, Councilman David Ryu selected Hollywood Division Officer David veteran hiring initiatives Anaya was called back to active Anaya, who was joined by his wife Heather, as the Veteran of the Year The Los Angeles County first pilot initiatives to recruit service with the U.S. Army and in the 4th District. Metropolitan Transportation more veterans to work in the pub- deployed to Afghanistan. Authority has received an award lic transportation sector. Military In November 2010, Anaya was Hollywood Division in 2014. Papazian as his district’s Veteran of from the U.S. Department of veterans are considered ideal serving in a military police unit Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, the Year. Born in Washington, Labor for its program to hire mil- candidates for transportation- training Afghani police forces in 13th District, recognized Officer D.C., Papazian was drafted into the itary veterans to support the related jobs, which often require Giget Heale, of army and served during the county’s rapidly growing public specialized knowledge and tech- the Hollywood Vietnam War from 1966-68. After transportation industry. nical expertise. Division, for basic training, Papazian was At a ceremony in Washington, Veteran recruiting is consid- her service in assigned to Brook Army Medical D.C., the federal agency honored ered a key strategy by Metro to the U.S. Air Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, Metro with a “Gold” award as fill numerous positions that will Force. where he was trained as a combat part of its 2018 HIRE Vets be needed to deliver the agency’s Heale joined medic. Following service in Medallion Program, which rec- transportation improvements in the Air Force in Vietnam, he returned to ognizes nationwide job creators the coming decades. Dozens of 2005 and Washington, D.C., where he mar- that demonstrate a commitment new projects are in development attended basic ried and had three children. to hiring former U.S. military stages thanks to overwhelming training at Papazian is one of the founding personnel. voter approval of the 2008 Lackland Air members of the Armenian National In fiscal year 2018, military Measure R and 2016 Measure M Base in San Committee in the nation’s capital. veterans constituted more than transportation sales tax initia- Antonio, Texas. In Los Angeles, he has enjoyed a seven percent of Metro’s annual tives. After complet- long career as a State Farm insur- hiring. Of the 1,376 employees Metro also seeks to draw from ing military ance agent. Additionally, Papazian Metro hired, 98 were veterans. the veteran candidate pool to occupational served as chairman of the Valley The numbers surpass Metro’s replace retiring employees. specialty train- Armenian National Committee, annual veteran hiring goal of six Nearly 40 percent of the agency’s photo courtesy of the 13th Council District office ing in security, remains active in his church and percent that was established by workforce will be eligible for was stationed at frequently volunteers for political CEO Phillip A. Washington – a retirement over the next three Councilman Mitch O’Farrell recognized Hollywood Malmstrom Air campaigns. He said his experience U.S. Army veteran. The percent- years. Metro anticipates needing Division Officer Giget Heale, a U.S. Air Force veteran. Base, in in the military taught him the age also surpasses the transit additional staff for positions in Montana. importance of good health and liv- industry’s four percent veteran project management, contract the Khost Province. On Nov. 10, Heale was assigned to an elite ing life to the fullest. hiring goal over a three-year peri- administration, and bus and rail 2010, his unit was on a foot patrol unit whose principal od established by the American operations, among many other when they were approached by a responsibility was Public Transportation areas. man wearing an explosive vest. to protect the silos Association. “As we transition to the The man, a kidnap victim whose and weaponry of the “I am so proud of Metro for its Transportation Center of family’s lives had been threatened United States’ constant attention to be a veteran- Excellence, we must develop our if he didn’t wear the vest and con- nuclear defenses. friendly employer,” said L.A. own uniquely qualified work- front troops, was killed when the With the rank of County Supervisor and Metro force, one that will build all the explosive vest was remotely deto- senior airman, board Chair Sheila Kuehl. “This mega-projects we now have nated. Heale left the Air agency truly cares about improv- planned for Los Angeles A coordinated ambush attack Force in 2009 to ing job prospects for our veterans County,” Washington said. “We followed with sniper fire from sur- attend college. She and I can see the ways in which need the best and brightest work- rounding hillsides. Multiple U.S. joined the LAPD in our proactive veteran hiring pro- ers, and I’m confident that our service members including Anaya 2011, and currently gram is changing veterans’ lives veteran community – with its were injured and two Afghani serves in a every day. I would love to see exceptional training, leadership, police officers were killed. Hollywood Division other jurisdictions follow responsibility and technical skills For his actions in Afghanistan, unit dedicated to Metro’s lead and it makes sense. – will help us meet our hiring Anaya was awarded a Purple Heart addressing home- A talented veteran working in a needs now and, in the decades to Medal and a Global War on lessness. good job is a win-win.” come.” Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Councilman Paul photo courtesy of the 5th Council District office Metro’s Veteran Hiring For information, visit After returning to Los Angeles, Koretz, 5th District, Councilman Paul Koretz (right) saluted Ara Program began as one of APTA’s metro.net. Anaya was assigned to the LAPD’s recognized Ara Papazian as the 5th District’s Veteran of the Year. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 November 15, 2018

Governor announces board NeighborhoodThe Sycamore Square group recognizes The Mansfield Neighborhood Association will present the Korda Group and Plus appointees from Los Angeles Architects with the Sycamore Gov. Jerry Brown has reap- The position does not require Square Exceptional Architecture pointed Alexander Cruz De Senate confirmation and there is Award at its Nov. 18 annual meet- Ocampo, 39, of Los Angeles, to no compensation. ing. the California State Summer Brown also appointed Kelli The award will be presented in School for the Arts Board of Bernard, 49, of Los Angeles, to recognition of The Mansfield, a Trustees, where he has served the designated local authority for 132-unit mixed-use apartment since 2015. the former Redevelopment building under development at Cruz De Ocampo has been a Agency. Bernard has been exec- 5100 Wilshire Blvd. The building senior consultant at Saban utive vice president and national is anticipated to open later this Capital Group since 2015, where cities leader at AECOM since year. he has held several positions 2016. She was deputy mayor in “This award shows the neigh- since 2012 including director of the Los Angeles mayor’s office borhood’s appreciation for new government affairs and senior from 2013 to 2016, and is a architecture that is compatible with program manager. Cruz de member of the Greater Los our neighborhood, which has a Ocampo was also managing Angeles African American high concentration of 1920s and director at the Saban Family Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation from 2011 to 2014, Urban Land Institute and the Los 1930s houses, duplexes and apart- photo coutesy of Korda Group ments,” Sycamore Square and special assistant to the presi- Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Neighborhood Association The Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association worked with the devel- dent of television at Castle Rock The position does not require President Conrad Starr said. “The oper and architect of The Mansfield, a 132-unit mixed-use apartment Entertainment from 1996 to Senate confirmation and there is Mansfield is proof that when building under construction at 5100 Wilshire Blvd. 2001. no compensation. developers and the community come together around a project, the SSNA and our architect, we were result can be quite stunning.” able to design an Art Deco building Starting in 2013, owner/devel- that keeps alive the style of the opers Aaron and Robert Korda, of area. We still communicate regular- the Korda Group, and architect ly with the association. We look Shahab Ghods, of Plus Architects, forward to continuing our relation- presented their ideas to the ship with SSNA and being an inte- Sycamore Square Neighborhood gral part of the neighborhood.” Association at its monthly meet- “There is no reward more grati- ings. After the SSNA expressed fying for us as the architects than to opposition to the original design, be recognized by the neighborhood the development team returned and people who live around our with a contemporary Art Deco project,” Ghods added. “SSNA design with motifs from the 1930s members’ efforts and involvement Four Star Theater, which was for- in the embryonic stages of design merly located at the project loca- was key to its success.” tion. The SSNA is a nonprofit repre- The SSNA later supported the senting property owners, renters project, which stretches across a and businesses located in the neigh- full city block between Mansfien borhood between Olympic and Avenue and Orange Drive. Wilshire boulevards, and La Brea “The Sycamore Square and Citrus avenues. The Sycamore Neighborhood Association has Square annual meeting and elec- been actively involved since The tions will be held on Nov. 18, from Mansfield’s inception on design 2 to 4:30 p.m. at The Mansfield, and construction safety,” Aaron 5100 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- Korda said. “Collaborating with tion, visit sycamoresquare.org.

O’Farrell to host community forumJoin Los at Angeles L.A. City CityThe College conference will include two Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th informational sessions: one on District, for the Council District 13 housing and renters’ rights, and Community Conference on another on the city’s strategy for Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. housing homeless individuals. to noon at Los Angeles City Staff from the Los Angeles College, 855 N. Vermont Ave. Department of Water and Power, The event will be held in the Los Angeles Planning Department, Student Union and is specifically Housing and Community tailored for people who live in East Investment Department, and Los Hollywood and Hollywood. Angeles Sanitation will answer Attendees will learn about city ser- questions. A free lunch will be pro- vices and the approaches to build- vided after the morning sessions. ing more housing and combatting For information, visit cd13.lac- homelessness. ity.org. 12 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

HollywoodSouthern California Hospitals hospital at honored with five-star rating Orthopaedic Institute for Children Culver City and Hollywood have been recognized with five stars – the highest rating – in five clinical breaksConstruction groundhas begun on the onAnthony new Scaduto, pavilion CEO of OIC. areas for 2019, according to Orthopaedic Institute for The redesigned urgent care Healthgrades, which means the Children’s new medical pavilion, center will have 14 private exam hospitals’ actual performance is sta- which is the centerpiece of the rooms, two triage rooms and two tistically significantly better than hospital’s “Vision for Our procedure rooms exclusively expected in these areas. Future” campaign. used for musculoskeletal injuries Southern California Hospitals at The new medical pavilion and run by a staff specially Culver City and Hollywood were involves a major reconstruction trained in accurate triage of trau- recognized with clinical achieve- and reimagining of the OIC’s ma injuries. The radiology center, ments in chronic obstructive pul- 1959 Lowman Building, trans- co-located with the urgent care monary disease for the 17th con- forming it into a world-class center, will feature the newest secutive year, esophageal and pediatric facility. An expanded and most advanced equipment. stomach surgeries for the fifth con- urgent care center and pharmacy, The pediatric fracture clinic, the secutive year, heart attack and heart the nation’s largest pediatric frac- largest in the county, will have 14 failure treatments, and pacemaker ture clinic, a new physical thera- exam rooms and a staff that will procedures for the second consecu- py center, imaging center, lecture diagnose traumatic injuries and tive year. hall, classrooms and a virtual monitor healing. The physical “Southern California Hospitals at photo courtesy of Blanco + Hopkins & Associates reality surgical training lab will therapy center has been designed Culver City and Hollywood are Southern California Hospitals at Hollywood (above) and Culver City be housed in the new medical for children’s comfort, with pri- committed to providing the highest were recognized for their work in chronic obstructive pulmonary dis- pavilion. The project is expected vate rooms for sensitive kids. to be completed in winter 2019. OIC is currently more than quality patient care and patient ease, esophageal and stomach surgeries, heart attack and heart failure safety,” Michael Klepin, CEO of “The entire new medical pavil- halfway toward its goal of raising treatments, and pacemaker procedures. Southern California Hospitals, said. ion has been designed and built $20 million as part of the “Vision “Our dedication is further validated exclusively for children with the for our Future” capital campaign. by this national recognition.” if all hospitals as a group performed located at 6245 De Longpre Ave. goal of greatly enhancing quality The institute is located at 403 W. In addition to the 2019 clinical similarly to hospitals receiving five For information, visit health- outcomes and enriching the Adams Blvd. For information, achievements, the two hospitals stars as a group, then on average grades.com/quality, sch-holly- patient experience for both chil- call (213)742-1500, or email oic- also are ranked among the top 10 222,210 lives could potentially wood.com or sch-culvercity.com. dren and their parents,” said Dr. [email protected]. percent in the nation for pulmonary have been saved and 157,210 in- care excellence and top 5 percent in hospital complications could poten- nation for patient safety excellence tially have been avoided. for 2018. For its analysis, Healthgrades “Clinical quality varies signifi- evaluated approximately 45 million cantly between hospitals, so it’s Medicare inpatient records for important for consumers to use almost 4,500 short-term acute care information about outcomes to hospitals nationwide to assess hos- assess where to receive care,” Dr. pital performance in 32 common Brad Bowman, Healthgrades chief conditions and procedures, and medical officer, said. “These five- evaluated outcomes in appendecto- star ratings showcase the expertise my and bariatric surgery using all- and commitment of Southern payer data provided by 15 states California Hospitals at Culver City and the District of Columbia. and Hollywood to their patients.” Southern California Hospital at Variation in care has a significant Culver City is located at 3828 impact on health outcomes. For Delmas Terrace. Southern example, from 2015 through 2017, California Hospital at Hollywood is

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GeffenComposer, lyricist Playhouse and actor Lin- event benefits Puerto Rico Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., will participate in a conversation regarding Puerto Rico’s progress toward long-term recovery after Hurricane Maria on Friday, Nov. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. in Geffen Playhouse’s Gil Cates Theater. The event will also focus on the upcoming limited run of the musical production “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico. In response to the unprecedented devastation, Hispanic Federation photo courtesy of YWCA Greater Los Angeles has mobilized a private humanitari- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell was joined by actresses Rita Moreno an effort supporting Puerto Rico’s (left) and Barbara Eden at the YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ 125th nonprofit sector, with over 80 anniversary celebration. groups leading resiliency and sus- tainability projects. The large scale of Hurricane Maria damage photo by Monica Simoes requires ongoing support for displaced individuals and families. All Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., will discuss their proceeds from the Nov. 18 event work on relief efforts in Puerto Rico at the Geffen Playhouse. YWCA honors supporters will benefit Hispanic Federation UNIDOS Fund and Geffen ing again with Lin-Manuel and the cities. To make a donation, visit his- Playhouse’s Education and Miranda family to support Hispanic panicfederation.org/unidos. atYWCA 125th Greater Losanniversary Angeles Award. More than gala $350,000 was Community Engagement programs. Federation’s UNIDOS and their The Geffen Playhouse is located held its 125th anniversary gala raised for YWCA Greater Los For more than 30 years, the tireless relief and recovery efforts at 10886 Le Conte Ave. Tickets start on Nov. 1, at the Loews Angeles. Miranda family has championed for Puerto Rico,” added Geffen at $100. For information, visit gef- Hollywood Hotel. Actresses and Guests included Los Angeles community advocacy and activism. Playhouse Executive Director Gil fenplayhouse.org/mirandaconver- activists Rita Moreno and County District Attorney Jackie For Puerto Rico, the family has Cates Jr. sation. Barbara Eden were honored for Lacey, Los Angeles Economic partnered with the Hispanic The goal of the UNIDOS their support of the organizations and Workforce Development Federation to create the UNIDOS Program is to serve the immediate and women’s programs. Moreno Department General Manager Fund, raising over $43 million for and long-term needs of families and received the Soromundi Award, Jan Perry, Congresswoman relief and long-term rebuilding communities in Puerto Rico. The Whom Should and Eden was recognized with Lucille Roybal-Allard, and Los efforts. Hispanic Federation has taken the Legacy Film and Television Angeles City Councilwoman “Lin-Manuel and I are delighted unprecedented action, helping coor- I Name As My Honor. Nury Martinez, 6th District. Los to be back at the Geffen Playhouse dinate hundreds of donation drives The evening also paid tribute Angeles City Councilman Mitch to share updates from the island – on the U.S. mainland and distribut- Executor or to four civic leaders defending O’Farrell, 13th District, and the progress that has been made as ing millions of pounds of food, the rights of vulnerable women YWCA board member Alva well as the work ahead to continue water and essentials to those most Trustee? supporting Puerto Rico’s communi- affected by the storm. The organiza- he executor of your will and the and children. Labor leader Mason, served as event co- trustee of your revocable (aka Dolores Huerta received the chairs. ties,” Luis Miranda said. tion has also delivered emergency “We are so honored to be partner- relief aid to Puerto Rico’s largest living trust) serve almost identi- Angel Award; civil rights lawyer Founded in 1894, YWCA cal functions after your death, in the Constance L. “Connie” Rice Greater Los Angeles addresses Tshort run. Although your executor is received the Legacy Award; the emerging and ongoing needs generally subject to direct court super- Deborah Flint, CEO of Los of the community. Core initia- vision, both the executor and the Angeles World Airports, tives include workforce develop- trustee have similar fiduciary respon- received the Corporate Visionary ment, child development, youth Artist’s work to orbit Earth in sibilities. The trustee may assume Champion Award; and PBS development, advocacy, hous- responsibilities under your trust while SoCal COO and Vice President ing, senior engagement pro- you are living. Although you may act for Education and Community grams and sexual assault crisis as initial trustee if you become inca- collaborationThe Los Angeles County withLawrence’s LACMA soul. Named in the rit- pacitated, the designated successor Engagement Jamie Myers was services. For information, visit Museum of Art has announced that ual blessing as “Robert Lawrence – trustee may then step in to manage awarded the Legacy Media ywcagla.com. LACMA Art + Technology Lab Enoch” the object incorporates your assets for your benefit. grant recipient Tavares Strachan three religious traditions centering An executor or trustee may be a will soon be launching his project on the potential of a person’s spirit spouse or other relative, family friend, “ENOCH” into space. to endure. business associate or a professional fiduciary such as a bank. There are a Letters to the Editor The anticipated launch date A satellite containing the canopic number of issues to consider in deter- aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is jar will launch on a rocket from pay for the Sunset Spectacular. mining who to name as an executor or Monday, Nov. 19. Created in col- Vandenberg Air Force Base. The trustee. WeHo tower Rather, the construction and laboration with LACMA, sculpture will circle the earth for While both are responsible for ensur- project will not operational costs for the tower Strachan’s “ENOCH” highlights seven years in orbit. ing that your wishes are implemented, are Orange Barrel Media’s story of Robert Henry Lawrence “Tavares Strachan’s “ENOCH” when your will or trust establishes use public funds responsibility. In terms of rev- Jr., the first black astronaut selected exemplifies the LACMA Art + provisions for the long term manage- enue, West Hollywood will for a national space program. In the Technology Lab’s mission to foster ment of funds, your choice for execu- Re “WeHo tower project rings receive an estimated $10 million new work, Strachan combines hid- conversations between talented tor or trustee should also be based on in final council approval,” Nov. 8 over the project’s 10-year term. den histories, traditions of ancient artists and leading technology com- a similarity, or at a minimum, an issue Egypt, Shinto rituals and beliefs, panies to realize collaborations that understanding of your lifestyle choic- es as there may be many “discre- and the history of exploration. would not be otherwise possible,” In your lengthy, 20 paragraph tionary” decisions that your executor Country must unify Lawrence died in 1967 while LACMA CEO and Wallis article about the Sunset or trustee will make. Other issues to training a junior pilot in landing Annenberg Director Michael Spectacular, you covered how be considered would be whether or not to solve problems techniques at Edwards Air Force Govan said. “Launching an art- tall it will be and how much land the appointment of one of your adult Base, before he was sent into work into space is a spectacular it will cover, but nowhere is [it We as a society need to stop children could cause undue stress in space. He was an accomplished result of the program. More impor- his or her relations with siblings. What mentioned about] the cost of this blaming each other for the ills of U.S. Air Force pilot; the first doc- tantly, Tavares’s project justly hon- conflicts of interest are created if a project. the country and come together in torate-holding aerospace ors an under recognized pioneer of business associate or partner is named Will it be paid entirely by the search of answers. researcher to be selected as an NASA’s space program.” as your executor or trustee? Will the city taxpayers? Will there be any We are wasting time as the astronaut; and the developer of the SpaceX is a founding sponsor of person named as executor or successor cash revenue generated from this problems mount and get worse. “flare” technique, a critical maneu- the LACMA Art +Technology Lab. trustee have the time, organizational project for the city? How much When you look at the horrified ability and experience to do the job ver in space shuttle landing. In May 2014, Strachan met with will this project cost? faces of children running out of a effectively? Despite his belated recognition in SpaceX president and COO On the east side of town, there school because of a shooting ram- You should discuss your choice with 2017, in which NASA leaders hon- Gwynne Shotwell, an advisor to are still pedestrian crosswalks page, it is because we failed to your estate planning lawyer, your ored his many contributions on the LACMA’s Art + Technology Lab, that need attention and have for protect them. When young people accountant and other financial advisors. 50th anniversary of his death, to explore how technology could the past four years. But the east die while having fun at a club, it Lawrence remains one of the take his work in new directions. side always seems to come up is because we are divided instead unknown heroes of space explo- Strachan worked with small- RAMER AW short when it comes to attention of being united for a better cause. K L ration. scale rockets made from Bahamian from City Hall. If we do not act now for the ROUP sake of each other, we will lose a To honor the astronaut’s legacy, natural resources from his home G very precious gift that was given Strachan created a 24-karat gold country (glass from beach sand and Stephen W. Kramer David Reid to us by all those who served this canopic jar with a bust of fuel from sugarcane), launching 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 Vista Street nation by being united them- Lawrence. The piece replicates a them and collecting their fallen Los Angeles, CA 90036 selves in great causes. That gift is practice used by the ancient remnants to exhibit as sculpture. Editor’s note: According to (323)964-7100 freedom. Egyptians to protect and preserve His work also led to the creation of a participating member of West Hollywood Long Range organs of the deceased. The “ENOCH.” and Mobility Planning Manager George Vreeland Hill canopic jar was blessed at a Shinto LACMA is located at 5905 AARP courtesy Union Bianca Siegl, taxpayers will not Beverly Hills shrine in Fukuoka, Japan, and was Wilshire Blvd. For information, extended Privilege recognized as a container for visit lacma.org. Network 14 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1200 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 8400 block of OLICE LOTTER Fuller at 7 p.m. 500 block of Windsor. Third at 9:05 p.m. P B Nov. 6 An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 8 robbery in the 7200 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a Melrose at 8:25 p.m. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the vehicle parked in the 1200 block of committed a burglary in the 100 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Curson at 12:45 p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Kings. Oct. 26 and Nov. 11. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- burglarized a vehicle parked in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At 3:25 p.m., an unknown suspect 6500 block of De Longpre. An unknown suspect burglarized a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 700 block of County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and 1000 block of Havenhurst. An unknown suspect burglarized a S. Bronson at 7:30 a.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. vehicle parked in the 6400 block of A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Commodore Sloat at 9:30 p.m. At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect suspect was approximately 5 feet ing a domestic violence incident in committed a petty theft in the 7500 At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police 5 inches tall and 130 pounds. the 900 block of Palm at 7:30 p.m. block of Hollywood. assaulted a victim in the 8300 Department block of Beverly. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 7 An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 100 petty theft in the 300 block of S. La Oct. 26 An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Oakhurst Drive. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Brea at 10 a.m. burglary in the 8400 block of At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Beverly at 10 p.m. At 1:25 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 400 7600 block of Melrose. Nov. 2 committed a petty theft in the 100 block of N. Palm Drive. block of N. La Cienega. At 7:10 a.m., an unknown male An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 6 suspect committed a burglary in burglary in the 8700 block of Santa Oct. 28 At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 800 block of Cinthia Street. Monica at 3:36 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 tim in the 6800 block of Hollywood At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect The suspect was approximately At 9:02 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilcox. at 5 p.m. committed a burglary in the 400 32 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall assaulted a victim in the 8400 block of N. Oakhurst Drive. and 150 pounds. block of Sunset. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of Sunset committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a and Highland at 9:55 a.m. block of S. Western. burglary in the 400 block of N. grand theft in the 300 block of vehicle parked in the 8500 block of Palm Drive at 10 p.m. Reeves Drive at 5 p.m. Holloway Drive at 6 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 8500 block of Oct. 29 Nov. 3 At 11:29 p.m., an unknown sus- 1400 block of N. Alta Vista. Burton Way at 6:30 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown male suspect com- At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 8400 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 300 mitted a grand theft in the 400 petty theft in the 6100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near block of S. Canon Drive. block of S. Elm Drive at 5:15 a.m. Nov. 9 Sunset at 1 p.m. the corner of Fairfax and Sixth. At 11:38 a.m., an unknown male Oct. 30 An unknown suspect committed a At 2:35 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a suspect assaulted a victim in the assaulted a victim near the corner burglary in the 1400 block of 300 block of Foothill Road. The burglary in the 7100 block of An unknown suspect committed a Fountain at 12:01 a.m. of Selma and Argyle. Tamarind at 8:05 p.m. grand theft in the 500 block of N. suspect was approximately 72 Bedford Drive at 12:46 a.m. years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and An unknown suspect burglarized a 150 pounds. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 9 stole a vehicle parked in the 8900 vehicle parked in the 7500 block of At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a block of Cynthia. committed a burglary in the 300 tim near the corner of Third and La burglary in the 400 block of S. block of S. Elm Drive. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Cienega at 2:40 a.m. Rexford Drive at 2:29 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8500 block of committed a burglary in the 100 An unknown male suspect com- block of S. Citrus. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., two unknown suspects Santa Monica at 7:45 p.m. mitted a burglary in the 8300 block committed a petty theft in the 7600 robbed a victim near the corner of of Wilshire Boulevard at 11:49 At 10:36 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a block of Melrose. a.m. No further description was South Reeves Drive and Gregory petty theft in the 100 block of S. Way. One suspect was approxi- pect committed a petty theft in the provided. Gardner at 8:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 7100 block of Santa Monica. petty theft in the 500 block of N. pounds, while the other was At 2:46 p.m., an unknown male At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Curson at 8 a.m. suspect committed a grand theft in approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall Nov. 10 committed a petty theft in the 1600 the 200 block of N. Canon Drive. and 170 pounds. block of N. El Centro. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- The suspect was approximately 5 pect committed a petty theft in the pect committed a petty theft in the feet 10 inches tall and 170 An unknown suspect committed a A robbery was reported in the 8800 block of Santa Monica. 400 block of N. La Cienega. pounds. burglary in the 1100 block of 1700 block of Vine at 11:50 p.m. Summit Drive at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 8200 block of Nov. 7 victim in the 5700 block of Virginia burglary in the 200 block of S. Nov. 4 Sunset at 3:10 a.m. at 2:45 p.m. Gale Drive at 8:15 p.m. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:53 p.m., an unknown male At 3:45 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 100 At 4:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect committed a burglary in committed a burglary in the 7800 block of S. Fairfax. committed a petty theft in the 800 committed a grand theft in the 300 the 200 block of N. Doheny Drive. block of Santa Monica. block of S. Cloverdale. block of S. Rexford Drive. The suspect was approximately 5 An unknown suspect burglarized a feet 7 inches tall and 165 pounds. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 7600 block of An unknown suspect committed a Melrose at 2:30 a.m. burglary in the 700 block of N. Oct. 31 Two unknown male suspects com- vehicle parked in the 7100 block of Santa Monica at 9 p.m. Gardner at 8:20 p.m. At 3:19 p.m., two unknown sus- mitted a burglary in the 500 block At 3:45 a.m., an unknown suspect pects, one male and the other of W. Walden Drive at 1:15 p.m. robbed a victim in the 1800 block At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect female, robbed a victim near the The suspects were approximately Nov. 11 of N. Argyle burglarized a vehicle parked in the corner of South Crescent Drive 5 feet 6 inches tall. 7900 block of Melrose. At 12:20 a.m., an unknown sus- and Wilshire Boulevard. The An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 7100 female suspect was approximately At 10:37 p.m., an identity theft was petty theft in the 1500 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Santa Monica. 18 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall reported in the 1000 block of Carol Schrader at 7:30 a.m. vehicle parked in the 7300 block of and 145 pounds. No further Way. Melrose at 11:50 p.m. description was provided of the Los Angeles Police At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- male suspect. pect committed a petty theft in the Nov. 10 West Hollywood Department 7300 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a Sheriff’s Station At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 900 block of Oxford Nov. 4 An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 8700 Way at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 petty theft in the 400 block of S. block of Burton Way. At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect Sycamore at 3 p.m. At 11:06 p.m., an unknown male At 6:11 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 6200 block An unknown suspect stole a vehi- suspect assaulted a victim in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the of Sunset. At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of 800 block of Cinthia Street. The 1200 block of Sweetzer at 6:11 robbed a victim near the corner of Hollywood and Gower at 1:30 p.m. suspect was approximately 51 a.m. Nov. 5 Melrose and Genesee. years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect 180 pounds. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a theft in the 400 block victim in the 8600 block of Sunset assaulted a victim in the 900 block tim near the corner of Melrose and of N. Fairfax. Nov. 1 at 9:50 a.m. of N. Las Palmas. Martel at 5:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:39 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 300 block of S. committed a burglary in the 400 pect committed a petty theft in the vehicle parked in the 1600 block of committed a burglary in the 500 Arnaz at 3:15 p.m. block of S. Doheny Drive. 7100 block of Santa Monica. Vine at 9:45 a.m. block of N. Gower. At 4:10 p.m., an unknown suspect Two unknown suspects, one male An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked near the and the other female, committed a victim in the 7300 block of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 6500 block of corner of Formosa and grand theft in the 9600 block of Monica at 4:08 p.m. 200 block of S. Manhattan Place. Hollywood at 6:45 p.m. Willoughby. Brighton Way at 8:34 p.m. The male suspect was approximately At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a 55 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 400 block of committed a petty theft in the 5900 vehicle parked near the corner of and 165 pounds, while the female 600 block of Sweetzer. S. Cochran at 7 p.m. block of Wilshire. Wilshire and June at 5 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 November 15, 2018

of either roasted kabocha squash soup or roasted Bosc pear and endive salad. Entrées include slow- roasted turkey with trimmings or herb-crusted, slow-roasted prime rib with horseradish-whipped pota- apple juice, cinnamon syrup and toes, charred broccolini, rosemary Viviane Beverly lemon juice, garnished with nutmeg demi-glace or salt-baked salmon and dried apple. It’s available at with beet risotto and a roasted fen- Hills’ Thanksgiving Spire 73, La Boucherie, Lobby nel purée. Finish with either a pumpkin tart with pear sorbet or a hef Michael Reed will prepare Lounge, Dekkadance and Sora. chocolate hazelnut flourless cake a poolside Thanksgiving prix- Pick up pre-ordered, house-made with caramel, orange and praline. fixe menu for those looking to dine pumpkin or pecan pie, assorted C 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los out on the holiday. For $65 per per- truffles and macarons now through Angeles, (310)284-6536. son, guests can enjoy a three-course Dec. 30. Two-day advanced notice menu highlighting Thanksgiving are required for truffles and mac- classics such as butternut squash arons, and three-day advanced soup, garlic mashed potatoes, tradi- notice are required for pies. 900 Lawry’s The Prime tional brioche bread stuffing and Wilshire Blvd., (213)688-7777. photo by Gregg Smith roasted Brussels sprouts with dates Rib to-go and pumpkin seeds. For the main his Thanksgiving, bring course, guests can choose from Family-style holiday Lawry’s traditional prime rib ‘The magnificent’ chef Tower slow-roasted turkey, roast beef or Tand turkey dinners home. The Chef Jeremiah Tower, center, of Chez Panisse and Stars fame, was the stuffed portobello mushroom. prix-fixe at Craft turkey holiday feast includes clas- guest chef at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena for three evenings last week. Dessert options include a mini raft Los Angeles will offer a sic Lawry’s sides such as creamed Patrons lucky enough to secure a reservation, like Jon and Pat Jilg, left, pumpkin pie or mini Granny Smith prix-fixe feast from chef de corn, creamed spinach and mashed and Karen and Michael Villalpando, dined on starters of smoked stur- apple pie. The menu will be avail- Ccuisine Denis Crutchfield who will potatoes, along with stuffing and geon with salmon roe, foie gras torchon with a quince crepe and oyster able from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. along- blend traditional holiday plates cranberry sauce. Prime rib dinners tartare with caviar. Main courses included crab-stuffed branzino, grilled side a limited selection of à la carte with Craft favorites. Guests begin to-go will also be available with double pork chop au poivre, braised lamb shank with rosemary potatoes dishes from the regular Viviane with seasonally driven starters, signature side offerings and and grilled spiced duck breast. “It's hard to due justice to the incredible menu. Guests are encouraged to such as pork belly with celery root, Yorkshire pudding batter to bake experience of having Jeremiah Tower here to work with our staff and make reservations in advance. 9400 and then can choose from roasted fresh at home. Desserts available à share his menu with our guests. Thank you to all who came out to dine W. Olympic Blvd., (310)277-5221. organic free-range turkey, Angus la carte include apple and pumpkin with us. We are thrilled to have been able to share the incredible talent beef short ribs, seafood or pasta pies, as well as C.C. Brown’s hot of Jeremiah Tower with our patrons,” said Gregg Smith, co-owner of the dishes. An assortment of sides such fudge sauce so diners can recreate Parkway Grill. A documenary titled “The Last Magnificent,” is current- ‘Season to Soar’ at as sausage and raisin stuffing, and the famous sundae at home. To ly available on Netflix and other streaming channels. Brussels sprouts will also be avail- place an order, visit bit.ly/2zISzoE. the InterContinental able. Pastry chef Shannon Swindle 100 La Cienega Blvd., Beverly purée, crispy Brussels sprouts and restaurant’s unique presentations njoy a Dekkadance buffet and is baking classic and reimagined Hills, (310)652-2827. cranberry sauce will be offered as will be prepared with classic bottomless sparkling rosé or fall desserts, including a pumpkin well. An apple cobbler with brown Thanksgiving ingredients. A roasted Emimosas on Thanksgiving from pecan cheesecake and apple sticky sugar crumble and vanilla ice acorn squash salad is served before noon to 6 p.m. The meal is $95 for pudding. The cost is $145 per per- NoMad Thanksgiving cream brings the meal to a sweet the herb-roasted turkey breast with son with an additional $65 for an close. For reservations, visit confit leg and cranberry-walnut adults and $45 for children ages 5 oMad Los Angeles in down- optional wine pairing. Reservations bit.ly/2z3C5YH. 649 S. Olive St., stuffing, maple-roasted root veg- to 12. Afterwards, an à la carte town will offer a $59 holiday will be available for 1 to 8 p.m. Los Angeles, (213)358-0000. etable with crumbled cornbread, menu will be offered from 6 to 10 prix-fixe menu alongside its regular 10100 Constellation Blvd., Los N whipped celery root and Yukon p.m. Additionally, “Season to Soar” à la carte menu for dine-in guests Angeles, (310)279-4180. Gold potatoes, and a brown butter is back at the InterContinental Los only. The set menu begins with the and Frangelico sweet potato casse- Angeles Downtown with hotel- choice of butternut squash soup or Thanksgiving role. Finish with pumpkin and apple wide specials on select menu puntarelle salad, followed by roast- beignets served with cranberry jam, items. Enjoy s’mores with home- Merry Thanksgiving ed turkey breast or the famous at Barton G pumpkin butter and orange anglaise. made marshmallows, graham NoMad whole-roasted chicken his whimsical dining destination at Mari $75 per person. 861 N. La Cienega crackers and milk chocolate bars at with black truffle. Family-style is serving a three-course, prix- Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)388-1888. Spire 73, and a portion of the $18 n Thursday, Nov. 22, enjoy a sides, including stuffing, potato fixe Thanksgiving dinner. The dessert will be donated to support prix-fixe dinner menu for $55 T Alzheimer’s Association Southland Oper person from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Chapter throughout November and Meet family and friends staying at December. 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Students can apply for nationwide Give back this holiday season with The Peninsula Brighten a child’s holiday sea- contest on environment programs son while enjoying high tea. This Applications are being accepted December, The Peninsula Beverly for the 2018 President’s Hills will host a series of festive Environmental Youth Award, also events aimed at supporting child known as PEYA. literacy and local charities. Since 1971, the U.S. Enjoy a holiday-themed after- Environmental Protection Agency noon tea and take in the atmos- has recognized young people for phere as you sip tea by the hotel’s protecting the nation’s air, water, Living Room fireside. Treats land and ecology. Each year, the include an eggnog macaron, gin- PEYA program honors projects gerbread truffle, and peppermint developed by K-12th grade stu- and chocolate financier. A portion dents, school classes, summer of the proceeds from afternoon camps, public interest groups and teas in December will be donated youth organizations that promote to Make-A-Wish Greater Los environmental awareness. Through Angeles and the Literally Healing environmental education and stew- Program, which specially selects ardship activities, students develop books that lift the spirits of chil- photo courtesy of The Peninsula Hotels critical thinking skills enabling photo courtesy of the U.S. EPA, Los Angeles dren during their stay at Children’s them to make informed decisions Hospital Los Angeles. gingerbread man and nutcracker, toys will be available for guest pur- Los Angeles resident Ayanna Neal, and take responsible actions to Additionally, “Stories from the that will adorn the giant Christmas chase with $5 of each purchase address environmental issues. a PEYA winner in last year’s contest, Tree” will bring the festive season tree in the hotel’s grand lobby. To being donated to Make-A-Wish. Winners will be invited to a mid- was recently recognized at an award to life at The Peninsula through six bring some Christmas magic back 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., 2019 ceremony in Washington, ceremony in Washington, D.C. Neal colorful characters, including the to guests’ homes, these six plush (310)551-2888 D.C., and their projects will be rec- founded the environmental nonprofit ognized on EPA’s website. Friends of the LAX Dunes to protect Representatives of the EPA will and restore coastal habitat owned select up to two winners in 10 by the Los Angeles Airport. nationwide regions, including one New director to guide technology improvements regional winner for grades K-5 and by Feb. 1, 2019. one regional winner for grades 6-12 For applications and eligibility at state education department in each area. All student projects information, visit epa.gov/educa- State Superintendent of Public “Rodney has demonstrated a must be sponsored by at least one tion/presidents-environmental-youth- Instruction Tom Torlakson has wealth of knowledge, technical adult over 21. Applications are due award, or email [email protected]. announced that he has appointed expertise and leadership skills. His Rodney Okamoto as director of the team-oriented personality will help Technology Services Division. the CDE fulfill its mission of pro- The division provides the viding California students a world- LAUSD makes it easier to volunteer California Department of class education in our multicultur- The Los Angeles Unified School schools is too cumbersome, too Education with information tech- al, multilingual, and highly con- District announced on Nov. 13 that expensive and too confusing,” nology leadership, technical ser- nected world,” Torlakson said. it has begun making it easier for LAUSD board Vice President Nick vices and work on a state-of-the-art “Utilizing technology strengthens families and community members Melvoin added. “I have urged the infrastructure. education for our students, as well to volunteer at local schools. superintendent to drastically Okamoto most recently served as the educational support happen- The LAUSD will eliminate cost- improve this process so that we can as IT manager II, overseeing the ing in our department and at ly fees charged to volunteers for encourage, rather than deter, volun- Information Systems and Services schools throughout California.” fingerprinting and background teers helping our schools thrive.” Office in the Technology Services Okamoto replaces Kevin checks to become a volunteer, and For information, visit lausd.net. Division. During his more than 20 Matsuo, who has retired. Prior to expand locations where families years at the California Department joining CDE, Okamoto worked for and community members can sign photo courtesy of the “We want to eliminate costly of Education, he has chaired the 10 years in technical user support, California Department of Education up to help. fees and needless bureaucra- multi-state Smarter Balanced software installation and develop- “Families and community mem- cy so every family and com- Technology Workgroup and served ment, and management roles at Rodney Okamoto, who has more bers are essential to the success of as California’s IT readiness coordi- System Integrators, Inc., a compa- than 20 years of experience in our students and schools,” LAUSD munity member can help us provide every child with a nator. Okamoto’s efforts were a ny that specialized in developing information technology projects, Superintendent Austin Beutner major reason California was recog- computer systems for major met- great education.” has been appointed director of said. “We want to eliminate costly nized for the most successful ropolitan newspapers. fees and needless bureaucracy so Austin Beutner implementation of computer-based For information, visit the Technology Services LAUSD superintendent every family and community mem- assessments in the country. cde.ca.gov. Division. ber can help us provide every child with a great education.” Under the new approach, the LAUSD will cover a $56 state fee that each volunteer is required to pay for fingerprinting and back- grounds checks. Additionally, LAUSD will nearly double the number of locations where volunteers can be fingerprinted and complete the process from seven to 13 locations. “We know that family and community involvement in their children’s education is essential for student success,” LAUSD board President Mónica García said. “We welcome efforts to remove all barriers that our community currently faces with volunteering in schools. L.A. Unified values parent, family and community engagement, and this will be an important step to make that engagement stronger and better for our students.” The proposal is part of ongoing efforts by the district to eliminate barriers between schools and the Same D ay Appoin tments Kids a nd T eens does not community. The LAUSD has con- Sick & Physicals charge a facil ity fee ducted parent surveys, increased community meetings, and taken other steps to engage parents and Beverly H ills Office legal guardians about better serving students. 240 Sou t h La C ienega, #350 “From spending time in each Beverly Hi l ls, CA 90211 school in my district to meeting with parents, school staff and part- Open Mo n. , Tue s ., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 ners in each of these school communities, I have consistently heard We ar e the only NCQA Certified Pedia tric M ed ical Group in Los Angeles that the process to volunteer in our Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 November 15, 2018

The Grove lights up the holidays with 100-foot fir Get into the holiday spirit at The Grove, which is holding a Christmas tree lighting and “A Home For The Holidays-The 20th Anniversary” celebration on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event includes The Grove’s annual holiday show hosted by Maria Menounos and featuring performances by Andy Grammer, Daya, Lindsey Stirling, Rozzi, Parson James, Pia Toscano with David Foster, J.D. McCrary and many others. Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th photo courtesy of the Fillmore and Western Railway District, will also attend the fun The Fillmore and Western Railway’s holiday train excursions offer mag- holiday celebration. ical adventures for families. “A Home For The Holidays-The 20th Anniversary” celebration is a star-studded holiday special featuring uplifting stories of adoption All aboard the Sugarplum Express from foster care with performances by major recording artists. for a sweet holiday experience The special will be broadcast on The Fillmore and Western Adult tickets for the Sugar Plum Friday, Dec. 21 from 8 to 9 p.m. on photo courtesy of Caruso Railway, known as the “Home of Express” are $26, $24 for seniors, the CBS Television Network. Enjoy holiday festvities at The Grove during its annual Christmas tree the Movie Trains,” invites families $16 for youth and $12 for children. For the last two decades, the lighting and star-studded show on Nov. 18. and railroad enthusiasts to hop Departure times are 10:30 a.m. and award-winning special has raised aboard its special holiday train 2 p.m. Adult tickets for the North awareness about the hundreds of at The Grove, the season’s first sored by BMW. excursions. Pole Express are $32 for adults, $22 thousands of children in foster care snowfall and lighting the 100-foot Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:15 Take a three-hour Sugar Plum for youth ages 2-12. Trains depart at and has changed the lives of a gen- tall fir with 15,000 sparkling lights p.m. followed by pre-show activi- Express adventure to the Holiday 6 and 7:30 p.m. from 364 Main St., eration of foster children. and 10,000 ornaments. After the ties at 7 and the main program at Village at Loose Caboose on week- Fillmore. For information and Highlights include classic holidays, the tree will be recyled 7:30 p.m. The Grove is located at ends from Saturday, Nov. 24, reservations, call (805)524-2546, or Christmas music performed by for mulch and firewood. The event 189 The Grove Drive. For infor- through Sunday, Dec. 23. Santa will visit fwry.com. special guests, Santa Claus’ arrival is presented by Citi and co-spon- mation, visit thegrovela.com. be onboard for visits. At the Holiday Village, passengers can select a pre-cut Christmas tree, purchase unique gifts, enjoy the new Winter Wonderland walk-through, hop on the Holiday Jolly Jumper, visit craft vendors and see Santa’s Workshop. Animals will also be on display, and food and beverages (including beer and wine) will be available onboard for purchase. Passengers can also hop aboard the one-hour North Pole Express from Saturday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 23. Come in your pajamas for a magical train ride to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. Enjoy storytelling, caroling, cookies and chocolate milk with Santa’s elves, visit Santa’s Village and ride a carousel, and shop at Christmas craft booths. Superheroes swoop into The Hollywood Museum The Hollywood Museum presents “20th Century Superhero Legends,” a new permanent exhibition showcasing superhero memorabilia spanning more than 50 years. The exhibit includes items from superhero characters Batman (Adam West), Robin (Burt Ward), Batgirl (Yvonne Craig), Superman (Christopher Reeves) and Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) as well as items from Lindsay Wagner, of “The Bionic Woman.” “This new exhibit includes key pieces of memorabilia and col- lectibles relating to these ever-popular superheroes,” said Donelle Dadigan, founder and president of The Hollywood Museum. The original Superman costume that Christopher Reeves wears in the 1978 “Superman” movie, as well as accurate replicas of the Batman, Robin, Batgirl and Wonder Woman costumes, made from patterns of the original costumes are on display. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors ages 62 and older, $12 for students with ID and $5 for children under 5. The Hollywood Museum is located at 1660 N. Highland Ave. For information, visit thehollywoodmu- seum.com, or call (323)464-7776. 20 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Children’s Chorus performs in LA Opera’s

‘HanselSome 39 members and of LosGretel’ Angeles Children’s Chorus are featured in Los Angeles Opera’s production of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” conducted by James Conlon and starring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham as the Witch, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke as photo © 2018 Disney Hansel and soprano Liv Redpath as Video-game bad guy Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz return in “Ralph Gretel, with six performances from Breaks the Internet” to save the arcade game “Sugar Rush.” Nov. 17 to Dec. 15 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. LACC’s new Artistic Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz prepared Catch Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the the young choristers for their roles as the gingerbread children, noted Internet’ at the El Capitan for their intricate four-part harmo- Hollywood’s legendary El the Internet’ this holiday season,” ny. A perennial favorite, “Hansel photo by Jamie Pham and Gretel,” based on the Brothers Capitan Theatre will present a spe- said Ed Collins, general manager of Los Angeles Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel” will showcase nearly 40 mem- Grimm tale and sung in English, cial engagement of Disney’s “Ralph the El Capitan Theatre. “Not only bers of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. The youth organization serves Breaks the Internet” in Dolby will guests literally walk into the features a magical score and plot more than 400 children from 50 communities across Los Angeles. VisionTM Laser Projection and world of the internet at The El and is considered to be the com- Dolby Atmos Sound Technology Capitan Theatre, they can even be poser’s best-known work. LACC serves more than 400 Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony from Nov. 20 to Dec. 16, and in the first to see the movie by attend- The featured LACC choristers children ages 6 to 18 from 50 com- and POPS, and Calder Quartet and Disney Digital 3D on Sundays at 10 ing our special double feature on include Christer Avendano, munities across Los Angeles. In Jacaranda. a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m., and Christof Avendano, Mimi addition to the LA Opera, the cho- Tickets for “Hansel and Gretel” In “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” enjoy both Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Bernstein, Andrew Bigelow, Quinn rus performs with such leading begin at $16. video-game bad guy Ralph (voice Ralph’ followed by Disney’s ‘Ralph Fagan, Tessa Henriod, Karina Ho, organizations as Los Angeles The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of John C. Reilly) and best friend Breaks the Internet’ back to back.” Megan Hoffman, Madison Spitzer, Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl is located at 135 N. Grand Ave. For Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Tickets to the opening night dou- Leah Taylor, Reagan Voxman, Orchestra, Los Angeles Master information and tickets, visit Sarah Silverman) leave the com- ble feature are $45 each and include Oscar Yum and more. Chorale, Los Angeles Chamber laopera.org, or call (213)972-8001. forts of Litwak’s arcade in an a reserved seat, movie-themed attempt to save her game, “Sugar screen wipe, cinch backpack, spe- Rush.” Their quest takes them to the cial collectible popcorn container vast, uncharted world of the internet with one refill and 20-ounce bottled where they rely on the citizens of drink. the internet, the Netizens, to help Showtimes for “Ralph Breaks the navigate their way. Internet” are at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 El Capitan guests will enter the p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m. daily world of the internet as they step from Nov. 21 to Dec. 16. inside the theater, and can take self- Showtimes and dates are subject to ies along the “Ralph Breaks the change. Special group rates for $12 Internet”-themed mural wall. Later, for parties of 20 or more are avail- as the lights go down, audience able by calling (818)845-3110. members will be treated to living The El Capitan Theatre is located internet projections before the start at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For infor- of the movie. mation and tickets, visit elcapi- “The El Capitan Theatre is simply tantickets.com, or call (800)DIS- the best place to see ‘Ralph Breaks NEY6.

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CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: A photograph in the May 24, 2007, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press showed the charred remains of Dante’s View in Griffith Park after a fire that began on May 8 that year burned nearly LOCATIONS: 7156 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, one quarter of the park’s 4,212 acres of land. That fire threatened land- West Hollywood, California marks such as the Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory and Los Angeles Zoo, which were ultimately spared from the flames, but REQUEST: Commission-initiated cultural resource designation. many other popular hiking destinations such as Dante’s View were heavily damaged. On Nov. 9, firefighters extinguished a blaze in the (Formosa Cafe) hills of Griffith Park above the zoo, which was not damaged. Separate fires have also caused widespread damage in many other portions of PERMIT(S): Cultural Resource Designation, and any other required Southern California and elsewhere in the state. For information, see permits. page 1. APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

by Myles Mellor TIME/PLACE Monday, November 26, 2018 Crossword Puzzle OF HEARING: at 7:00 p.m. Plummer Park Community Center, Rooms 5 and 6 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046

ZONES: CR (Commercial, Regional Center) / Development Agreement Overlay

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation)

The staff report will be available on Wednesday, November 21, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and online at www.weho.org

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Israel Film Festival returns to Los Angeles (From left) Jason Blum, 2018 Israel Film Festival Achievement in Film and Television Award recipient; Meir Fenigstein, founder and festival executive director of the festival; and Avi Nesher, the 2018 festival’s Cinematic Achievement Award recipient were among the attendees at the 32nd Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles’ opening night gala. For 32 years, the Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles has presented more than 1,000 feature films, documentaries, television dramas and short films to close to one million filmgoers and brought hundreds of Israeli filmmakers to photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills the U.S. to share their art. photo courtesy of Todd Williamson/January Images Festival screenings will contin- BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) events will return to Beverly Hills ue to show at the Ahrya Fine Arts the festival and over 25 Israeli cinema at the festival and learn for for the holiday season on Nov. 15, along with many other events Theatre in Beverly Hills and the filmmakers, actors and executives themselves the stories and cultural throughout the city. Laemmle Town Center 5 Theatre are in Los Angeles in support of expressions of others. in Encino through Nov. 20. More their work. Moviegoers are invit- For information, visit israelfilm- than 40 films are scheduled to play ed to explore the best of Israeli festival.com. Beverly Hills prepares for a BOLD holiday season WestThe city ofHollywood West Hollywood celebrates Veterans Day It’s November and officially the at Two Rodeo Drive, a champagne honored veterans and active holiday season. Events throughout garden and more. The Holiday members of the United States the city of Beverly Hills include Lighting Celebration will begin at Armed Forces during its annual BOLD Holidays, which return this 5:30 p.m. There will also be vari- Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 year with a kick off celebration on ous attractions throughout the holi- at the Sal Guarriello Veterans’ Nov. 15. The next mixer will be at day season such as the Alexa Memorial, located on the corner the Alexa Meade Pop-Up on Meade pop-up, complimentary of Santa Monica Boulevard and Friday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 tours in exotic vehicles, live holi- Holloway Drive. p.m. day concerts, and rides given in Residents joined city officials, BOLD (Beverly Hills Open motorcycle coaches covered in city staff members and represen- Later Days) Holidays is coming 50,000 crystals. BOLD Holidays tatives of the West Hollywood back this year with a kick off cele- will be held on Fridays and Sheriff’s Station and the Los bration on Rodeo Drive Thursday, Saturdays from Nov. 16 to Dec. 22. Angeles County Fire Department Nov. 15 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. There For information, visit mybever- in honoring local veterans. will be live music, fireworks, Santa lyhills.net. This year’s theme was “Veterans and Their Battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” During the program, West Hollywood City Council members recognized those who have photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood served in the United States Armed Forces. Representatives pated. Matthew Shepherd, a vet- are facing as they acclimate back from local veterans’ organiza- eran who served in the United into society. tions and the UCLA ROTC Air States Navy, spoke about chal- For information, visit Force Color Guard also partici- lenges that he and other veterans weho.org.

MOCAThe board of trusteesexpands for the He isboard the founder of with the K11 Art newAmerican members Academy in Rome Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation and has been award- and was twice Australia’s com- has announced the addition of ed the officier de l’ordre des arts missioner at the Venice five new members: Dr. Adrian et des lettres. Cheng is active in Biennale. photo courtesy of Emma Haber Cheng, Marina Kellen French, contemporary art; he is a mem- Parker joins the MOCA board Simon Mordant, Sean Parker ber of the board of directors of from Los Angeles where is Alison O’Daniel’s “NYKE and the NEW YORK KITE ENTHUSIASTS IN and Julia Stoschek. the National Museum of China chairman of the Parker Institute SANTA MONICA” is among the featured works. “I am thrilled and proud to Foundation, director of the on Cancer Immunotherapy. welcome such an esteemed China Central Academy of Fine Together with his wife group of new trustees,” MOCA Arts Museum Funds and a Alexandra Parker, he is an avid board Chair Maria Seferian said. trustee of the Royal Academy of collector of contemporary art “Each of our new trustees is a Arts, among others. and committed philanthropist. Municipal art gallery leader in his or her industry and French joins the MOCA board Stoschek joins the MOCA a deeply dedicated philanthropist from New York City. She has board from Berlin, Germany. who has contributed to many been a trustee of the She is an active shareholder in hosting ‘Here’ exhibition Los Angeles Municipal Art unpack the complexities of the important causes around the Metropolitan Opera and on the BROSE Group, an international Gallery’s upcoming exhibi- city, exploring localized world. MOCA is embarking on a trustee council the National car parts company. tion, “Here,” running through Jan. frictions to uncover these bounded new chapter, and we are all very Gallery in Washington, D.C., for She is the founder of the Julia 6, is a timely group exhibition that and unbounded landscapes. The excited about what’s to come.” 38 years. French is also on the Stoschek Collection, which is examines shifting physical/geo- compelling presentation is pre- “I am humbled and grateful to board of the Metropolitan based in Dusseldorf and Berlin graphical and conceptual/imag- sented by the city of Los Angeles welcome five extraordinary phil- Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, and includes more than 800 ined boundaries (and boundless- Department of Cultural Affairs, anthropists, leading art special- the Hospital for Special Surgery works of time-based, perfor- ness) in, and around, the metropo- the Los Angeles Municipal Art ists, and pioneering supporters and the American Academy, mance and installation art from lis of L.A. and how those barriers Gallery and Barnsdall Art Park of the arts and social causes to Berlin. the 1960s onward. act to prevent people from inter- Foundation and features works by the board of MOCA,” Klaus Mordant joins the MOCA Stoschek is also a member of acting and exchanging. talented L.A.-based artists, some Biesenbach, the director of board from Sydney, Australia, the acquisition committee at Boundaries provide us the phys- of whom have immigrated to the MOCA, said. “Each, in their where he is executive co-chair- Kunstsammlung NRW, ical and conceptual framework to city, exploring themes such as dis- own way, brings a unique knowl- man and co-founder of Luminis Duesseldorf, Tate Council, delineate the idea of “self” from placement, migration, race, class, edge and experience to the board Partners, a leading corporate London and Committee of “other,” and “here” from state-sanctioned violence, that will broaden and strengthen advisory and investment banking Performance at the Whitney “there.” In addition to the natural L.A. neighborhood signifiers and the growth of the museum going firm associated with Evercore. Museum, New York. and traditional human geography architectural facades. forward.” He is a passionate collector of MOCA is located at 250 S. (such as neighborhoods), the 16 The municipal art gallery is Cheng, an internationally contemporary art and chairman Grand Ave. artists assembled in “Here” inves- located at Barnsdall Art renowned businessman, joins the of the Museum of Contemporary For information, visit tigate LA’s internal physical and Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. For MOCA board from Hong Kong. Art Australia, a trustee of the moca.org. conceptual boundaries as a way to information, visit lamag.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 November 15, 2018

J.J. Abrams-produced ‘Overlord’ provides a bloody reminder,Sympathy for the Nazis devil is easy areyou still have your the pick. worst when dashing Brit Tom Ellis plays Back to the film. The radio tower the part. Empathizing with the Third might be the mission, but something Reich, however? Hell no. That more sinister dwells in the church should be clear by now, but a public below it. “Overlord” spends ample OK, so calling them zombies is a resurgence of neo-Nazis stateside time on the horrors of war, including stretch, at least by modern standards. says otherwise. a stunning airdrop sequence entirely Normal zombies are dead, trans- Luckily, Paramount Pictures and from Boyce’s point of view worthy forming others into the undead with producer J.J. Abrams gift us a hor- of an IMAX screening, but Nazi a bite. These creatures do come back ror-World War II mashup with a firm experiments on the townspeople are from the void, some hankering for photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures “no,” Nazis are, in fact, still the a violation against human rights and human flesh, but they gain superhu- Jovan Adepo (left) portrays Boyce and Dominic Applewhite appears as man strength and some can even worst, and white nationalists be nature. Hitler’s Germany had a rep- Rosenfeld in “Overlord,” a sci-fi-horror film by producer J.J. Abrams set dur- speak. Plus, the zombie Nazi portion damned. No glimmer of hope; no utation for experimenting on unwill- ing World War II. “some of them were good people.” ing subjects, but reanimation was is hardly the most prominent feature Just the power of an homage to clas- probably not as successful as it is of the film. That’s OK. Plenty of oth- sic Hollywood in a wildly satisfying here. ers things go down. ter, he’s here now, already moving Cloverfield Paradox” from the sci-fi horror thriller. This ragtag band of brothers, and Like many horror films, forward with a couple new projects, canon, is a fun thought, so let’s make Occupied France, 24 hours before their French host Chloe (Mathilde “Overlord” slowly introduces inhu- including a “Flash Gordon” flick. that a thing. D-Day, 1944. The Yanks have one Ollivier), have a limited window to man oddities that will soon domi- Don’t roll your eyes. After To say “Overlord” is more fun task: destroy a radio tower prevent- determine if fulfilling the mission is nate the third act. But this is hardly a “Overlord,” he can turn “Jersey than it should be misses the point. ing communications for the attack. all they must do amid such atroci- slow film. Along the way, soldiers Shore” into a space opera and make That pretentious line ignores what Several units are charged with the ties, led by SS Hauptsturmführer drop from planes, dodge bullets, it work. the horror genre, monster movies, mission, but only four soldiers reach Wafner (Pilou Asbæk from “Game avoid mines and hide from enemy As an Abrams production, plenty exploitation films and science fic- the village near the target. Their of Thrones”). Boyce is on board, but patrols. Long before anything sci-fi of fans speculated that “Overlord” tion often get right: original story- leader, Corporal Ford (Wyatt Ford is a tough sell, while Tibbet arrives, we still traverse the country- would be a “Cloverfield” film, the telling freed from obligation to sci- Russell, channeling his dad Kurt (John Magaro) merely wants to sur- side in a war film, all the necessary mostly well-made anthology sci-fi ence, history and reality. Instead, with a series of grunts and cryptic vive and Chase (Iain De Caestecker thrills to keep us company. film series. That makes sense. Alas, “Overlord” is a bloody and fantastic one-liners) is jaded by war, while from “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) is Where has director Julius Avery Abrams adamantly denies any con- romp through several well weath- Private Boyce (Jovan Adepo) is just a photographer forced to take up (“Son of a Gun”) been since his first nection, but imagining it as the prop- ered genres that feel reanimated untested on the field, still an idealist arms. feature film four years ago? No mat- er third installment, erasing “The again (sorry for that). about rules of engagement. Pause for a moment to discuss Boyce, a black member of a pre- NOW dominantly white unit. Desegregated units didn’t start until LEASING YOUR NEW HOME after WWII, but WWII films are peculiar about what’s considered accurate or not. Imagine this: A war film gets the uniforms wrong. That’s forgivable. But if a film depicts black and white soldiers fighting alongside each other? That’s not OK. Why? Welcome to fiction, where a film can reimagine, idealize the past, go a different way. So, let’s allow photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures “Overlord” to do what it wants and Jovan Adepo as Boyce and Wyatt not complain like the internet trolls. Russell as Ford stand out in You want a film with all-white units, “Overlord.”

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WeHoThe city of Westreceives Hollywood’s Ordinance historic in 1989 and preservation the city has broad questions about award history. Planning and Development designated more than 80 historic In more utilitarian terms, each Services Department received the and cultural resources, including six historic building represents an Governor’s Historic Preservation historic districts since then.” investment that should not be dis- Award for the city’s Commercial The California State Office of carded lightly. Historic Resources Survey, Context Historic Preservation is responsible Maintaining and rehabilitating Statement and Preservation website for administering federally and state older buildings and neighborhoods at a ceremony in Sacramento on mandated historic preservation pro- can offer savings in energy, time, Thursday, Nov. 1. This award is the grams to further the identification, money, raw goods and materials. only official preservation award evaluation, registration and protec- For information, visit the city’s presented by the state of California tion of California’s irreplaceable historic preservation website at to worthy recipients in recognition archaeological and historical wehopreservation.org. of exceptional achievements in the resources under the direction of the field of historic preservation. state historic preservation officer, a The California State Office of gubernatorial appointee, and the Historic Preservation recognized state Historical Resources six projects that best reflected the Commission. photo courtesy of Navy SEAL Foundation/Vince Bucci broad scope of preservation endeav- The underlying reason for assess- (From left) Navy SEAL Foundation CEO Robin King watched as honoree ors taking place in California, from ment and protection of cultural Rick J. Caruso accepted his award from presenter William J. McMorrow. restoring historic structures, to inno- resources is the recognition, by citi- vative uses of surveys and technol- zens and governments at all levels, ogy, to preserving treasured cultural that such resources have value and landscapes, traditions and histories. should be retained as functional “I’m incredibly proud of the parts of modern life. Caruso presented with Navy city’s work in preserving our his- The cultural resources extant in toric heritage,” West Hollywood West Hollywood give the city its Mayor John J. Duran said. “The city special character and cultural depth. SEAL Foundation Patriot Award has recognized the importance of Some cultural resources contain n nity, and I cannot think of a more preserving its cultural resources information whose study can pro- Beverly Wilshire Hotel well-suited recipient than my since its incorporation in 1984. We vide unique insights about the com- hosted the foundation’s good friend Rick.” adopted a Historic Preservation munity’s past, and help answer photo courtesy of the state of California “Navy SEALs are the very Evening of Tribute at a embodiment of what causes a citi- Nov. 7 ceremony zen to put his or her hand over their heart. I am grateful and Hundreds of executives, sup- indebted to them for their gal- porters, patriots and heroes assem- lantry and bravery, their sacrifice bled at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and devotion, and their love of our on Nov. 7 for the Navy SEAL county. Most Americans are large- Foundation’s 2018 Los Angeles ly removed from the risks Navy Evening of Tribute. SEALs take, the sacrifices they This Evening of Tribute was make and the hardships they created to recognize the courage, endure for all of us,” Caruso said. commitment and sacrifices of the “To receive an award from the Naval Special Warfare community Navy SEAL Foundation – to be and give patriotic citizens an mentioned in the same sentence as opportunity to show their grati- a SEAL – is an incomparable and tude and support. The Los Angeles singular honor: An honor that I event, presented by Trident will forever cherish and hold Sponsor Kennedy Wilson, raised dear.” nearly $5 million in support of the Gold Star wife Courtney Vargo Navy SEAL Foundation’s mission shared a very personal story about to provide care, education and the loss of her husband, Thomas vital support for the Navy SEALs Retzer, who was part of a dedicat- and their families. ed Naval Special Warfare team After a lively cocktail reception, fighting the Taliban and was killed the doors to the Beverly Wilshire in action in 2003. He distin- ballroom opened and the guished himself as a SEAL opera- University of Southern California tor during combat operations in Trojan Marching Band performed Afghanistan between 2001 and as guests found their seats. There, 2003, earning two Bronze Stars they viewed the presentation of with combat “V” for valor. the colors by the Naval Base San For information, visit navyseal- Diego Color Guard, which was foundation.org. followed by a rendition of the national anthem by Musician Second Class Rachel Vennel. Actor Matt McCoy served as the “Rick has shown master of ceremonies for the an extraordinary evening. commitment to William J. McMorrow, Navy SEAL Foundation board member helping others, and chairman and CEO of global improving people’s real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson presented the lives and taking a Navy SEAL Foundation Patriot hands-on approach Award to renowned business inno- to giving back. He vator, civic leader and dedicated philanthropist Rick J. Caruso. applies the same Caruso is Founder and CEO of intense drive one of the largest privately held that we’ve all real estate firms in the United States. witnessed in his “Rick has shown an extraordi- business life to nary commitment to helping oth- his civic and ers, improving people’s lives and taking a hands-on approach to giv- charitable ing back. He applies the same endeavors as well, intense drive that we’ve all witnessed in his business life to his and it is truly civic and charitable endeavors as inspirational.” well, and it is truly inspirational,” McMorrow said. “This award is -William J. McMorrow, meant to honor an individual who Navy SEAL Foundation has contributed greatly to our board member country and upholds the values that epitomize the SEAL commu- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 November 15, 2018

Woolsey fire continues; officials urge preparedness From page 1 No. 1 priority is containing the fire urged residents in a news release and ensuring public safety. the day after the Woolsey fire “We have brought together all began to stay informed and to home tonight – but let’s keep our relevant county department leader- review emergency preparedness thoughts, prayers and generosity ship to begin planning a recovery plans with family, neighbors and with the many Californians who effort,” she said. “This fire is going pets. Visit weho.org/publicsafety have suffered devastating losses of to have a profound impact on many for information. loved ones or property, and the people’s lives, and we are doing Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim courageous first-responders who everything in our power to jump- McDonnell has toured the affected are risking everything to put out start the recovery effort and ease areas as part of the department’s fires across our state.” the hardship in any way we can. In response. Los Angeles City Councilman addition to the heroic efforts of first “We fully understand that each Paul Koretz, 5th District, advised responders, many county depart- house is a home. Each home has a residents to keep their windows ments have been involved in life and memories attached to it,” closed and limit time spent out- important, but less high-profile McDonnell said during a recent photo courtesy of the Petersen doors. work during the crisis to ensure press conference. “We see the pain Tthe Petersen Publishing Archive is a collection of physical photo- “While Council District 5 people’s safety and help us begin and frustration of people trying to graphic negatives and transparencies that were originally shot for appears fine for now, we are close- planning our recovery efforts. Our get back to their homes to assess ly monitoring all situations and we hearts go out to the hundreds of for themselves what is left. We Petersen publications between the 1940s and ‘80s. will continue to work with all of thousands of county residents, want to get you home. But more our public safety agencies until including county employees, who importantly, we want you alive.” everyone is out of harm’s way,” he have been directly, and in many For information and updates said. cases, devastatingly affected by about the fire and ways to help vic- PetersenThe Petersen releases Automotive quent photo generosity archive allowed the Los Angeles County Supervisor this tragedy.” tims, visit supportlafd.org, red- Museum has partnered with Motor Petersen to hire three full-time staff Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, said the The city of West Hollywood also cross.org and unitedwayla.org. Trend Group, formerly known as members to accelerate the process. TEN: The Enthusiast Network, to Led by Petersen Archivist Laura digitize 1 million images from the Fisher, Petersen Director of Petersen Publishing Archive. The Technology Alex Rosales and project is now publicly available Motor Trend Group Archivist through the museum’s website. Thomas Voehringer, the project Fire causes no harm to animals, plant life at zoo Made possible with a grant from team consisted of passionate auto- From page 1 a statement. “At no point did the ed P-22 since the fires started, but the Specialty Equipment Market motive historians and film preser- fire enter zoo grounds. No animals that is not a cause for worry in and Association, the Petersen vationists who evaluated the sig- or plant life within zoo grounds of itself. The way his collar is Publishing Photo Archive nificance of the collection as a Humphrey. were harmed. The animals that working right now means that we Digitization Project has culminated whole. Fire trucks could not access the were relocated have been safely have to track him in person and we in a publicly available database that “Our namesake Robert E. remote hillside area where the fire moved back to their habitats and have not been able to send staff to preserves Petersen Publishing’s Petersen single-handedly built the occurred, so firefighters hiked to are doing well.” track him since the fires started,” contributions to automotive history world’s largest special-interest pub- get close enough to battle the The brush fire in Griffith Park said Kate Kuykendall, public and culture in an increasingly digi- lishing empire,” Petersen Museum flames. Helicopters dropped water erupted a day after the Woolsey affairs officer and acting deputy tal world. Executive Director Terry L. Karges on the fire, which sent up a plume Fire, which continues to burn superintendent for the Santa Consisting of more than 10 mil- said. “It is up to us as the gatekeep- of smoke visible from the sur- approximately 30 miles west near Monica Mountains National lion images, the Petersen ers of his empire to preserve the rounding area. Winds were not a the border of Los Angeles and Recreation Area. “We hope to do Publishing Archive is a collection archive of Petersen Publishing factor at the time, which helped Ventura counties. High winds hin- so soon and to account for him.” of physical photographic negatives materials by sharing it with the firefighters keep the flames from dered firefighters’ attempts to stop Humphrey said approximately and transparencies that were origi- public digitally. This project has spreading. the Woolsey Fire from spreading. 150 LAFD firefighters were nally shot for Petersen publications helped propel the Petersen to the Firefighters achieved 60 percent That fire destroyed or damaged deployed to battle the Woolsey Fire between the 1940s and ‘80s. forefront of automotive thought for containment of the blaze by 2 p.m. hundreds of homes and other build- and additional crews have been sta- Source Interlink Media conducted future generations to come.” and it was extinguished by 5:15 ings from Thousand Oaks to tioned in Griffith Park and other an initial digitization effort of The Petersen Museum is located p.m. Personnel monitored the area Malibu. mountainous areas to prevent or 500,000 images, however, SEMA’s at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- throughout the night to ensure The Woolsey Fire and the fire in quickly address new fires. Crews interest in the archive and subse- mation, archive.petersen.org. there were no flare-ups. The cause Griffith Park concerned authorities in pickups that are specially remains under investigation, overseeing the Santa Monica equipped with firefighting appara- Humphrey said. Mountains National Recreation tus are being used, said Humphrey, The Los Angeles Zoo was closed Area. The National Park Service who also cautioned the public to on Nov. 9 in response to the fire. office that manages the mountain- remain vigilant. Zoo communications director April ous area tweeted on Nov. 12 that “When the Santa Ana winds Spurlock said staff wet hillsides movement was detected among blow, we don’t come to work, we closest to the zoo and temporarily eight of the 13 mountain lions that come to war to battle Mother evacuated some small animals. the department is tracking in the Nature’s elements,” Humphrey “In response to the fire, zoo staff area stretching from Ventura added. “We ask residents to be evacuated our bird show animals as County to Griffith Park, but the mindful of fire and report any fires well as some of our smaller pri- whereabouts of five of the big cats without clear evidence of a fire mate species. We turned on our was unknown including P-22, a department presence nearby. Fire sprinkler systems and our ground mountain lion inhabiting Griffith season is year-round now and we maintenance staff began hosing the Park. have augmented staffing at key hillside by hand,” Spurlock said in “It’s true that we have not locat- locations.”

Mural unveiledcommunity at Hollywood know we are support- Highoffice supplied School materials and the From page 1 ive.” arts organizations coordinated the Nony, Watkins, Palka, Israeli painting, which occurred over six Capt. Cory Palka, commanding Consul General for Los Angeles days during the week prior to the officer of the Hollywood Sam Grundwerg, and representa- unveiling ceremony. Councilman Division, acknowledged that the tives from Arts Bridging the Gap Mitch O’Farrell’s office also pro- school’s façade in that area was and Artists 4 Israel attended the vided crews to help with prepara- often plagued by graffiti and unveiling ceremony. Hollywood tion work. homeless individuals congregated High Principal Edward Colacion Rimx, who was unable to attend or slept atop stairs leading to a and a handful of students also the unveiling ceremony, said in a campus entrance that was no attended. Colacion congratulated news release that the mural, longer used. Doors to the school everyone involved on a job well “places energy above the social near Sunset Boulevard and done. constructs that divide us. Not until Orange Drive have been locked “This is going to provide a huge we realize that, like energy we are for years and remain so. presence,” Colacion said. “It cele- infinite, can we truly unite.” He is “This is unbelievable,” Palka brates not only the diversity we hopeful viewers will see them- said about the mural. “We know have here at Hollywood High selves in the mural’s two faces. statistics show that when you start School but also the diversity in the Nony added that being involved beautifying a neighborhood, you community of Los Angeles. It was with the mural project was see a reduction in crime.” a great opportunity to [improve] rewarding, and the LAPD will be “Whether it’s the police or the this corner, which was kind of looking for additional ways to community, there is an incredible neglected.” partner with the community for connection with this school,” Nony said the LAPD helped future improvement projects. Nony added. “We are all part of bring people together for the pro- “It’s amazing what can start this community, and it lets the ject, the Israeli consul general’s with just a conversation,” she said. 26 November 15, 2018 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LACMA exhibition explores inclusion and modernism Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents “Outliers and American Vanguard Art,” the first major exhibition to explore key moments in American art history when avant- garde artists and outliers intersected, and how their interchanges ushered in new paradigms based on inclusion, integration and assimilation, on view from Nov. 18 to March 17, 2019. The exhibition features over 250 works in a range of media by more than 80 self-taught and trained artists such as Henry Darger, Sam Doyle, photo by Bob Kent William Edmondson, Lonnie Holley, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas (center) presents a Greer Lankton, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Matt Mullican, Horace Los Angeles city commendation to Kathleen Buczko, Corita Art Center Pippin, Martín Ramírez, Betye Saar, director of advancement (left), and Linda Alexander, Corita Art Center Judith Scott, Charles Sheeler, Cindy executive director (right), at the “Corita 100 Celebration” marking the Sherman, Bill Traylor and Kara 100th birthday of famed artist and activist Corita Kent. Walker. The first part of the exhibition illus- trates how the early history of American modernism, especially the first years of the Museum of Modern Corita Art Center celebrates a Art, championed folk art and self- taught artists before the ascendance of abstract expressionism. The second century of Corita Kent’s legacy section begins in the late 1960s when The Corita Art Center recently cel- years. There are so many echoes artists affiliated with the Chicago ebrated Corita Kent, renowned artist, between the social issues that Corita Imagists and West Coast assemblage educator, advocate for social justice was responding to, the Civil Rights practices became the leading advo- and former nun, at Blessed Movement, disenfranchisement and cates for outliers and visionary artists. photo courtesy of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum Sacrament, where Kent went to the current political climate, that her school, on Nov. 10 to mark what work is still very relevant,” Linda The third section shows the continued The “Outliers and American Vanguard Art,” exhibition features over would have been her 100th birthday. Alexander, executive director of the impact of outlier practices on contem- 250 works in a range of media by more than 80 artists. porary art. “Corita 100 Celebration” show- Immaculate Heart Community, said. “Outliers and American Vanguard cased a temporary exhibit of some of “We were excited to be celebrating in Art” is curated by Lynne Cooke and engage in a wide-ranging conversation modernism through different regional Kent’s seminal works, never-before- true Corita-style with a colorful, par- organized by the National Gallery of about issues raised by the show, vantage points. seen photos of the artist and interac- ticipatory event held in a historic Art, Washington. notably the question of inclusion in The discussion is free and open to tive art-making stations for guests to Hollywood venue where she attended On the opening day of the exhibi- museums and cultural institutions the public. create their own masterpieces. school.” tion at 1 p.m. in the Bing Theatre, today as well as in the past; and a resur- LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Additionally, a series of box towers Corita’s artistic interests began in Cooke and artist Stephen Prina will gent reconsideration of American Blvd. For information, visit lacma.org. were also on display, drawing inspira- 1936 when she joined the Catholic tion from the lettering and design teaching institute, the Sisters of the course Kent taught at Immaculate Immaculate Heart of Mary. She con- Heart College while pursuing her tinued her studies and received a master’s degree at USC, and made master’s in art history from USC in Project that would house Arts Club opposed by union famous by her controversial “Peace 1951, ultimately becoming one of the benefits package valued at $13.35 voted against the redevelopment in From page 1 on Earth” window display in 1965 most influential artists of the 1960s million with the free art gallery, September, disagrees with the that was interpreted as a protest and ‘70s. An early and outspoken public rehearsal space and planned union’s turn to the ballot referen- against the Vietnam War. Students pacifist during the Vietnam War, Kent Danielle Wilson, a research analyst contributions to West Hollywood dum. His objections stem from the and faculty of the Sequoyah School, painted simple Pop Art posters with for Unite Here Local 11. “The pro- art programs, according to Jennifer building’s proposed size, not the Immaculate Heart College alumni messages such as “Stop the ject is anchored by an exclusive, Alkire, senior planner for West club itself, he said. and participants in the Homeboy Bombing,” “Love is Here to Say,” membership-only club that our Hollywood. “I would have supported the pro- Industries artHeals program created and “I Should Like to Be Able to members and the vast majority of “We are experiencing a statewide ject if it were a smaller size,” the towers. Love My Country and Still Love West Hollywood residents would housing crisis, and an affordable Heilman said. “A number of people The event welcomed high-profile Justice.” not be able to access.” housing crisis in West Hollywood,” in the community approved and friends, family, students and associ- The printmaker’s colorful and The project, by VE Equities and Wilson said. “In a dense city like supported the project, and so I don’t ates of Kent, including Los Angeles powerful social message works have London & Regional Properties, will West Hollywood, any and all avail- support an initiative that would County Supervisor Mark Ridley- recently entered a renaissance with redevelop the site of adult store able land for housing development overturn that.” Thomas, Lauren Bon, Jake Early and multiple licensing deals by well- Hustler Hollywood into a nine- should be used as such. It should According to West Hollywood Bob Kent, Corita’s nephew. All pro- known international brands who rec- story mixed-use commercial build- not be used to develop massive, City Clerk Yvonne Quarker, the ceeds from the event went to the cap- ognize how her work remains current ing with retail and restaurant space, exclusive clubs intended to attract City Council will discuss the refer- ital campaign to build a Los Angeles- as one of the leading voices in the art offices, a performing arts rehearsal celebrities and tourists with little endum and the city’s options at its based community arts center in honor world and the feminist movement. room, a live music space and a pub- regard for actual residents.” next meeting on Nov. 19. of Kent. The Corita Art Center is located at lic art gallery. It will also host The More than 2,800 West “Regarding organizations com- “We’ve seen interest in Corita’s 5515 Franklin Ave. For information, Arts Club, a private organization Hollywood residents signed in sup- ing into the city and gathering sig- work bloom again in the last few visit corita.org. founded in 1863 in London by port of the referendum within 30 natures on petitions, the elections Charles Dickens and other artists, days of Unite Here launching a code allows for this as a way for which will feature a restaurant, campaign. A 60-person coalition residents to have the opportunity to lounge, guest rooms and rooftop knocked on doors throughout the decide whether they are in favor or pool. city, according to the union. against a decision that is made by CyberCenter celebrates 20th The new 120,000-square-foot Mayor John Duran continues to their City Council,” Quarker said. building at 8920 Sunset Blvd. support the project. “As a city, we always encourage would be the club’s first venue in “It’s a real shame that we have people to read what they are sign- anniversaryThe Los Angeles LGBT at Center L.A.for businessLGBT and personal Center comput- the United States, and would offer a outsiders coming in and trying to ing and we make ourselves avail- presents the grand reopening of the ing, as well as community educa- space for artists, writers and per- dictate what comes to West able to provide any additional or David Bohnett CyberCenter today, tion and training through classes on formers to connect. To join The Hollywood,” Duran said. “The Arts clarifying information they may Nov. 15, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at software use and the internet. Arts Club in London costs the Club is completely consistent with need regarding projects, policies or The Village at Ed Gould Plaza. The CyberCenter was soon the equivalent of more than $2,000 the energy of West Hollywood, and laws approved by the council.” Los Angeles LGBT Center Lorri most popular destination at the Los annually, in addition to an initial fee it’s the energy we need to revitalize L. Jean and David Bohnett – the Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center of more than $2,000. The member- the Strip … It’s good for the city benefactor behind the and has inspired the creation of ship costs have not yet been dis- and it’s good for the added tax rev- CyberCenter’s existence – will be facilities nationwide. There are closed for West Hollywood. enues.” Answers from page 21 at the party. He was the founder of now 60 locations across the coun- The redevelopment plan passed The mayor also emphasized the GeoCities.com and designated in try. with a 4-1 vote and over 30 resi- importance of The Arts Club pass- 1998 the Los Angeles LGBT Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails dents voicing their support at coun- ing over places like New York or Center as the first location in the will be provided. Guests are cil meetings in August and downtown Los Angeles for West nation to house a CyberCenter. advised to rideshare. For those dri- September. However, Wilson said Hollywood to establish its first Bohnett’s vision was that the ving, complimentary parking will that union representatives met location in the country, adding that CyberCenter would offer educa- be available at 6624 Romaine St., extensively with council members the city is “very prosperous.” tional, research and recreational where a shuttle will bring guests to prior to the project’s approval to “I look forward to leading this opportunities to the local gay and the center. discuss their concerns regarding campaign against this initiative,” he lesbian community via access to The Village at Ed Gould Plaza is “meaningful community benefits, said. “Other outsiders have come in the internet. He believed that the located at 1125 N. McCadden such as affordable housing” that and failed, and I think Unite Here is CyberCenter should provide a full Place. For information, visit lalgbt- they believe the project lacked. going to fail as well.” range of internet software available center.org. The project includes a public Councilman John Heilman, who Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 November 15, 2018

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