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Volume 31 No. 25 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities June 24, 2021 Juvenile charged with murder Cochran Avenue parking lot may of janitor at Park La Brea n Domestic violence allegedly cause of stabbing become affordable housing site n Cathedral Chapel BY EDWIN FOLVEN School, neighbors Jose Tomas Mejia, a janitor at worried about loss Park La Brea, was stabbed to death on June 16 while working in a of parking tower at the residential complex. Hours after the crime occurred, BY CAMERON KISZLA officers arrested a 17-year-old male suspect at a nearby hospital, police Los Angeles City said. Investigators have released a Councilwoman Nithya Raman, 4th few details but have mostly District, is facing criticism for a remained tight-lipped about the proposal to study a Miracle Mile homicide because the alleged sus- parking lot as a potential site for pect is a juvenile. permanent supportive housing for Detective Sean Kinchla, with the people experiencing homelessness, Los Angeles Police Department’s or for 100% affordable housing. West Bureau Homicide Unit, con- On June 15, Raman introduced firmed the suspect is in custody and a motion in City Council to have a is facing a murder charge. The sus- photo courtesy of Alejandra Valles parking lot across the street from A GoFundMe account has been pect’s name has not been released the K-8 Cathedral Chapel School because of his age. Kinchla said the established for Jose Tomas Mejia, studied as a location for housing. photo by Cameron Kiszla suspect knew someone who lived in a janitor who was murdered at CCS Principal Tina Kipp said A parking lot at 728 S. Cochran Ave. could eventually be turned into an apartment in Tower 33 in the 300 Park La Brea on June 16. that parking lot is frequently used affordable or supportive housing. block of Burnside Avenue and by school staff and parents, as arrived around 2:30 p.m. on June “During an altercation, a mainte- street parking is limited in the the appropriateness of potentially “We’re very sympathetic about 26. nance worker was killed.” neighborhood. putting a shelter for people experi- the homeless,” Kipp said. “We’re “He had a dispute with the resi- Representatives of Park La Brea “It’s extremely important for encing homelessness across the a Catholic school. We do a lot for dent and came to the location to us,” Kipp said. street from a school for small chil- See page harm the resident,” Kinchla said. See Janitor page 22 Kipp also had concerns about dren. Parking 21 Economic aid pilot moves BHHS mag returns for sophomore effort n Founders look to pass down a forward in West Hollywood legacy to younger students n Program’s guidelines not yet ‘guaranteed’ BY CAMERON KISZLA

BY AARON BLEVINS income project. On Monday, coun- The BHHS Literary Magazine is back for round cil members directed staff to devel- two. The second year of the publication – started last Some of West Hollywood’s most op and implement the project. year after a five-year absence left by its predecessor, economically vulnerable residents “We’re hoping that this is the first the Norman Review – was published earlier this may soon benefit from a pilot pro- of many pilot projects,” said Diane month. ject the city is currently exploring Kahn-Epstein, the city’s strategic Last year’s inaugural issue was helmed by Jackson through a partnership with Mayors initiative program administrator. Lanzer, with assistance from classmates Sam Wolf for Guaranteed Income and the While details are far from final- and London Anderson. This year, the now-graduated University of Pennsylvania. ized, staff members suggested in a seniors were joined by multiple fellow students, In January, the West Hollywood report that the project could target Lanzer said. City Council opted to join MGI and “This year was great because we had nine people begin researching a guaranteed See Income page 21 on the editorial staff and 10 contributors,” Lanzer said. “We got to have tons of different viewpoints, tons of different stories, tons of different perspec- tives.” Similar to the first issue, the second edition of the BHHS Literary Magazine showed the pandemic’s impact, though this year’s version highlighted the mental health issues that many students were experi- encing. photo by Nathaniel Gamboa “We never really set a specific theme, but a theme The cover of this year’s BHHS Literary Magazine kind of developed over the year,” Lanzer said. “Last highlights the Zoom-based fashion that dominated year, it was almost a theme of hope because it was at more than a year of work and school from home. the beginning of the pandemic, but this year, you could really see a theme of kind of despair … It’s struggling or despair or sadness with the pandemic.” almost like the magazine is a time capsule from the “I think most people were dealing with [the pan- photo by Cameron Kiszla height of the pandemic. It’s every writer’s struggles demic],” Wolf added. “Most pieces had to do with West Hollywood is moving forward with a plan to provide a guaranteed with the pandemic, and it’s kind of a depressing income to some of its residents. theme, because every story you read is dealing with See Magazine page 22 2 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CALENDAR

in America Meraz Hooper and starring Rudy New West through a hilari- Ramos, will be aired on July 11, at 6 ous and opinion- p.m. “Rose Petals and Ashes,” writ- Symphony ated talk show ten and performed by Bill Berry, Grammy-winning conductor host, Latrell will be shown on July 18, at 5:30 Michael Christie will lead the New Jackson, through p.m. To view the programs, visit West Symphony in “America the Sunday, June 27. santamonicaplayhouse.com/thebf- Melting Pot,” a virtual cultural festi- As Jackson films fencore.html. val running from Thursday, June 24, a special episode giving hot takes on through Sunday, June 27. A pre-con- his favorite topics, matters begin to cert talk with compromise his relatable persona. David Ravetch ‘Afterward’ The show is written and performed will be held on Open-Door Playhouse will present by Brandon Kyle Goodman and was June 24, at 6 “Afterward,” an audio play written filmed at the Pico Playhouse. Tickets p.m. Meet the by Karl Miller and directed by are $15. iamatheatre.com. artists on June Bernadette Armstrong, premiering

26, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, on the The “America Open-Door Playhouse Podcast. The the Melting Pot” Pittance Chamber cast will feature Bonnie Bailey Read symphony concert and cultural festi- and Gary Lamb. The performance is val will be held on June 27, at 3 p.m. Music approximately 10 minutes and is Violinist Roberto Cani and pianist Tickets are $25. newwestsympho- available on demand. Donations Inna Faliks will perform Beethoven’s Beverly Press/Park Labrea News file photo ny.org/2020-21-virtual-season/amer- accepted. opendoorplayhouse.org. “Kreutzer Sonata” in a virtual Vaccinated individuals may visit City Hall without face coverings, but masks ica-the-melting-pot. Pittance Chamber Music program on are required in indoor settings where recreational programs are held. Sunday, June 27, at 3 p.m. Pittance ‘The Plastic ‘Macbeth’ Chamber Music “Macbeth: A Virtual Live-Action was created in Bag Store’ Graphic Novel” will be presented 2013 by Lisa CAP UCLA will hold “The Plastic by Shakespeare Center L.A. from Sutton, assistant Bag Store” by Robin Frohardt, an Masks still required in BH youth Thursday, June 24, through Sunday, concertmaster immersive film experience running June 27. Directed by Ben of the Los from Wednesday, June 30, through Donenberg, the one-hour online per- Angeles Opera Sunday, July 11. “The Plastic Bag programs and recreation sites formance will bring Shakespeare’s Orchestra. The Store” is a humorous presentation play to life as a graphic novel. orchestra show- intended to encourage viewers to The city of Beverly Hills recently the Beverly Hills Public Library, La Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on June 24 cases musicians who perform in the consider the permanence of plastic. announced that vaccinated individu- Cienega Park Community and and 25, and 3 and 7:30 p.m. on June opera pit, moving them to the stage Tickets are $35 and reservations are als may visit City Hall without face Tennis centers, the Roxbury Park 26 and 27. Tickets are $25. shake- in small ensembles. The free virtual required. See schedule for show- coverings, in alignment with Los Community Center and all other performance can be viewed by visit- times. cap.ucla.edu/landing/plas- spearecenter.org/Macbeth. Angeles County and state of preschools, adventure camps, sum- ing pittancechambermusic.org. tic_bag_store_installation. California guidelines. mer camps and other child care and However, Beverly Hills youth settings. Sober Pride benefit Community Services Department “Our library and community cen- The Phoenix and the AT Center will Binge Fringe Echo Theater programs and facilities must contin- ters are the homes to many of our host a sober Pride event on June 26, ue to follow the Los Angeles County treasured youth-based programs and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Festival Company Department of Public Health’s latest as such, regulated under stricter being out, proud and sober. The Santa Monica Playhouse has directive requiring face masks in guidelines,” said Jenny Rogers, event will include performers, announced the return of the Binge anniversary Fringe Festival of Free Theatre run- Echo Theater Company will cele- facilities and indoor settings where community services director for the games, a DJ, food, fun and surpris- es. Funds will support the Phoenix’s ning from Sunday, June 27, through brate its 25th anniversary with a vir- youth programs are held. Youth pro- city of Beverly Hills. “We look for- Sunday, July 18. While the theater tual party on Thursday, July 1, at grams will require face masks ward to future updates from L.A. new program at the AT Center. Tickets are $10. 1773 Griffith Park remains closed due to COVID-19, 7:30 p.m. The celebration will fea- regardless of vaccination status to County and [the] state of California Blvd. eventbrite.com/e/pride- the encore festival will feature audi- ture monologues by playwrights protect children 12 and under. that will allow us to welcome every- health-a-sober-pride-event-and- ence favorites from past years. All Boni B. Alvarez, Bekah Brunstetter, Facilities requiring masks include one back mask-free. Until that day, fundraiser-tickets-157287728831. shows will be live-streamed. “How Jessica Goldberg, Hilly Hicks, we ask for the continued patience To Live Like a Millionaire,” written David Ives, David Lindsay-Abaire and support of our community while and performed by Marilyn and Sarah Ruhl, performed by we work together to keep everyone ‘The Latrell Show’ Anderson, will be shown on June 27 actors including Enrico Colantoni, safe and healthy.” IAMA Theatre Company has at 5 p.m. “MAMAISMS,” produced Marin Hinkle, Brent Jennings, For information, call (310)550- extended the virtual premiere of and performed by Sonia Jackson, Megan Ketch, Hamish Linklater and 4680 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or “The Latrell Show,” a dark comedy will be shown on July 9 at 6 p.m. James Tupper. Tickets start at $25. “Geronimo,” written by Janelle echotheatercompany.com. Founded 1946 visit beverlyhills.org/coronavirus. that explores being Black and queer

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proud of authoring motions that led to a ban on the sale of flavored O’Farrell throws hat in the ring for final term tobacco in the city of Los Angeles. BY EDWIN FOLVEN O’Farrell, who is a Democrat, thing he plans to continue if elected He added that climate change and cited many accomplishments dur- to a third term. protecting the environment will be Los Angeles City Councilman ing his first two terms in office, “A councilman has to be a stew- a major focus moving forward, and Mitch O’Farrell, who is often seen including establishing the first ard of his or her district,” O’Farrell he hopes to further establish areas sporting a Panama-style hat, has Indigenous People Day in L.A., said. “Now, more than ever, experi- around the Los Angeles River as announced his candidacy for a third which replaced Columbus Day in ence matters.” places for community recreation and final term representing the 13th 2018 and celebrates contributions O’Farrell said the city will face and involvement. District, which includes portions of of the Indigenous people of the city. many hardships during recovery In Hollywood, O’Farrell said he Hollywood as well as Silver Lake, He also cited efforts to address from the COVID-19 pandemic, and plans to continue with improve- Echo Park, Atwater Village and homelessness including building he remains hyper-focused on ments on the Walk of Fame. The Glassell Park. housing, creating a safe parking lot addressing them. The issues include city is currently working on the O’Farrell was first elected in for people living in vehicles and Los Angeles’ economic resurgence, early phases of the Heart of 2013 and previously served as an working to house more than 200 and he vowed to work with busi- Hollywood plan, which will create aide to his predecessor, now-Mayor people who had been staying at nesses, property owners and indi- more pedestrian amenities and Eric Garcetti. O’Farrell is a member Echo Park Lake – a controversial vidual residents to ensure they have walkable spaces along the boule- of the Wyandotte Nation and the decision when it occurred this opportunities to thrive. The council- vard. He said many street improve- photo courtesy of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s first Native American to serve on spring – so they could receive ser- man cited his creation of funds pro- ments have already been made, office Councilman Mitch O’Farrell the Los Angeles City Council. vices and improvements could be viding relief to renters, small busi- including the installation of new “My involvement in public ser- made at the park. More than 43 tons ness owners and small theaters dur- crosswalks, along Hollywood vice began as a community activist of trash was removed and now the ing the pandemic. He also support- Boulevard west of Western Avenue. LGBTQ community. He has creat- in the 13th District, years before I park is place for the general public ed “hero pay” for grocery workers “That goes beyond the 13th ed new employment training oppor- ran for a seat on the City Council,” to enjoy. At Echo Park Lake, the and plans to continue looking into District. Hollywood Boulevard is tunities for members of the trans- O’Farrell said. “Los Angeles faces councilman has also established a ways to help working class families the main boulevard of the city of gender community, and following immense challenges, and my con- Tiny Homes Village with 38 cabins and immigrants. O’Farrell cited Los Angeles,” O’Farrell said. “It’s the All Black Lives Matter march in stituents deserve a proven leader to house up to 74 individuals. improvements around schools as a the one everybody knows and Hollywood last June, in which with a track record of delivering O’Farrell added that he is focused major focus for an upcoming term. comes to. I want to make sure members of the LGBTQ communi- results unafraid of challenging the on quality of life issues and con- “I am a strong believer in fami- Hollywood Boulevard is worthy of ty joined others in solidarity seeking status quo.” stituent services, which is some- lies and children,” O’Farrell said. the world-class city Los Angeles social justice, he led an effort to “From day one, I have focused on has become.” have “All Black Lives Matter” per- safety around schools.” O’Farrell, who is gay, said he is The councilman said he is also proud of his work supporting the See O’Farrell page 21

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photo courtesy of the Council District 13 office Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, left, said the Tiny Home Village is “the latest in the comprehensive network of housing solutions” for Council District 13. O’Farrell welcomes Tiny

Home Village to Echo Park PROSPRCO.CCOM Los Angeles City Councilman struction was performed by the Dennis & Leen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, on city’s Bureau of Engineering. June 21 announced that the Tiny “The majority of Pallet’s Home Village for people experi- employees have personally expe- encing homelessness is fully rienced homelessness them- operational in Echo Park, with selves,” said Amy King, founder over 30 residents now living and and CEO of Pallet. “Their direct receiving services on the site of a experience has shaped our under- former parking lot. standing of what is needed in “Tiny Home Village is the lat- transitional, healing shelter com- est in the comprehensive network munities.” of housing solutions my team Tiny Home Village is managed and I have brought to Council and operated by the nonprofit District 13,” O’Farrell said. “We Urban Alchemy, which also runs worked diligently to turn an the Safe Sleep Village in the Scalamandre Formmations underutilized lot into a safe, Rampart Village neighborhood secure, managed environment for of Council District 13 – the first unhoused Angelenos to call such project financed and con- home and get connected to ser- structed by the city. Urban FREE LOCCAAL DELIVERY WITHIN 10 MILES ON ALLL PHONE ORDERS! vices.” Alchemy also provides dedicated Tiny Home Village is located outreach to unhoused individuals at the corner of Alvarado Street in O’Farrell’s district and is and Scott Avenue and includes known for its compassionate and 38 cabins for up to 74 people effective engagement with experiencing homelessness. Pets clients. are also accommodated, and “There is a humanitarian crisis there is a dog run located on site. happening on our streets today. The location includes 24/7 on- The time for action is now,” said site personnel, hygiene services, Lena Miller, founder and CEO of restrooms, laundry, case manage- Urban Alchemy. “The leadership ment, medical care and three and vision of Councilmember nutritious meals per day. As of O’Farrell have been instrumental June 18, 32 residents have moved in making a difference. We are into the village. passionate about our mission to The shelters are provided by help society’s most vulnerable Pallet, a social enterprise that and about this opportunity to pro- employs formerly unhoused pro- vide a safe, humane environment PLEASE STOP BY OR CALLLL NOW! (323) 934-0509 fessionals to design and manu- off the streets, taking another cru- facture sleeping cabins. Site cial community step toward per- preparation, installation and con- manent housing solutions for all.” 7407 BEVERLLYY BLLVVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 4 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Collision at Melrose and Feuer targets companies selling fireworks Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced on June 24 that Highland claims one life his office has taken action to curb online sales of illegal fireworks in n Police arrest the Jeep was traveling at a high advance of the Fourth of July. speed before the crash occurred. Feuer’s Consumer Protection Unit alleged DUI driver Osborne also described the traffic has sent cease and desist letters to By edwin folven signal that Campbell allegedly ran major online platforms who then as a “mid-phase red light,” mean- agreed to remove posts advertising A man in his 60s was killed on ing it had been solid red for several fireworks for sale in the city of Los June 29 when his vehicle was seconds before the collision. Angeles. struck by an alleged drunk driver “Essentially, he blows the red “It’s illegal to sell or possess fire- near the intersection of Melrose light … He T-bones [the] victim works in L.A. for good reason,” and Highland avenues, police said. and sends his vehicle a block down Feuer said. “Fireworks pose the The collision was reported at the road to the east. The suspect very real risk of injuries, and our 8:35 a.m. Los Angeles Fire then hit another car going west. fire danger is acutely high given the Department spokesman Nicholas Ironically, those cars came to rest ongoing drought. In addition, the Prange said there were six people next to a building that was under loud, sudden noise can be trigger- injured, including two who were construction near a billboard for ing for veterans and survivors of taken to a hospital in serious condi- the new ‘Fast and the Furious’ gun violence with PTSD, and awful tion and four others who had minor movie.” for families with special needs’ injuries. Osborne described the Jeep as a children and for pets.” Detective Olin Osborne, with the high-performance SUV with a Cease and desist letters were sent Los Angeles Police Department’s 700-horsepower engine. He added to Facebook Marketplace, photo courtesy of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office West Traffic Division, said the vic- that there were four passengers in Craigslist, OfferUp and 5Miles. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is warning the public about the tim was killed when the driver of a the SUV driven by the suspect and The letters notified the corporations dangers of illegal fireworks and the possibility of prosecution. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT they sustained minor injuries. that their platforms had numerous heading east on Melrose Avenue The Los Angeles County offers for the sale of fireworks in allegedly ran a red light and struck Department of Medical Examiner- Los Angeles, in violation of munic- is working to address how to better Animal Services recommends that the victim’s 2021 Toyota Corolla, Coroner said the deceased victim’s ipal and state law, and demanded identify and remove similar listings pet owners make sure they have up which was traveling north through name has not been released pend- that the corporations take immedi- in the future. to date identification and pets are the intersection. After colliding ing notification of next of kin. ate action to bring their online plat- Feuer said fireworks pose a seri- kept indoors during the holiday. with the Toyota, the Jeep struck a Campbell is scheduled to appear forms into compliance with the law. ous fire danger, especially during “Angelenos should leave fire- 2007 Honda CRV that was travel- in Los Angeles Superior Court on Under L.A. Municipal Code, it is a the ongoing drought. Each year, works to the pros, and with pan- ing west on Melrose Avenue, Oct. 20. Osborne said detectives misdemeanor to use, sell, possess fireworks are responsible for thou- demic restrictions easing, there will Osborne added. are still looking into where or discharge fireworks in the city of sands of fires nationwide, he added. be many spectacular Fourth of July The detective said the driver of Campbell was coming from and Los Angeles. Fireworks can cause problems events throughout Southern the Jeep exhibited signs of alcohol details of his whereabouts before The four platforms agreed to for veterans and people with PTSD, California,” Feuer added. impairment, was treated and the collision. He said police heard remove posts advertising fireworks children with special needs such as The Los Angeles Police released into police custody. reports about the Jeep speeding in for sale in Los Angeles, Feuer said. Autism spectrum disorder and Department will accept illegal fire- Osborne identified him as other parts of the community and is Representatives of OfferUp said other sensory issues, as well as works without penalty. For infor- Glenwood Campbell, 24, of North hoping anyone who saw it or has staff has been added and steps have pets. mation, call (877)ASK-LAPD. To Carolina. Campbell was charged information will call the LAPD’s been taken to ensure future postings More pets go missing during the file a complaint, visit with gross vehicular manslaughter West Traffic Division at (213)473- for fireworks sales are excluded. Fourth of July weekend than at any complaint.lacity.org/Complaint/fire involving DUI and later posted 0234. Facebook Marketplace also said it other time of the year. Los Angeles works. $100,000 bail and was released, Osborne added. Investigators have located video of the collision. The detective said LAPD police station lobbies reopen after closures due to pandemic The Los Angeles Police since last March due to COVID-19, will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 for emergencies. The public is also Department has announced the and front desk operations and walk- p.m. Police stations with jails, encouraged to file police reports Man sentenced reopening of lobbies at all commu- up service has resumed. LAPD sta- including the Hollywood Division, online using the Community Online nity police stations. tions without jails, including the will be open 24 hours, Reporting System. For information, for defrauding The lobbies had been closed Olympic and Wilshire divisions, The public is reminded to call 911 visit lapdonline.org. digital marketing company A former executive at a Hollywood-based digital marketing company that represents influ- encers on Instagram and YouTube was sentenced recently to 79 months in federal prison for embez- zling more than $22 million from his employer and then using the stolen money for personal expenses and cryptocurrency gambling. Dennis Blieden, 31, a resident of Cincinnati who formerly lived in Santa Monica, was sentenced by United States District Judge André Birotte Jr., who also ordered him to pay $22,669,979 in restitution. Blieden pleaded guilty in November 2019 to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggra- vated identity theft. From October 2015 to March 2019, Blieden was the controller and vice president of accounting and finance for StyleHaul Inc., a digital company once based in Hollywood. Blieden had control over the company’s bank accounts. He abused this authority to wire company money to his personal bank account, and then used the stolen money to pay for personal expenses, gambling debts and to fund cryptocurrency accounts. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Valerie L. Makarewicz. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 5 June 24, 2021 6 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News West Hollywood approves 2021-22 budget n Council tables substantial increase in our hotel tax $101 million by the end of the fiscal revenues this year,” she said, year, Safriet said. community safety, adding that the city expects them to She said expenditures for the events discussions grow by $11 million to $18 million. 2022 budget are expected to For context, pre-pandemic hotel tax increase by $16 million compared BY AARON BLEVINS revenues were roughly $26 million. to the adjusted 2021 budget – in part “We still have a ways to go in terms due to costs associated with the ren- The West Hollywood City of recovery.” ovation of West Hollywood Park. Council voted 3-1 on Monday to Safriet referenced the voter- “It is larger than our two other approve its fiscal year 2021-22 bud- approved Measure E sales tax, major facilities (City Hall and get amidst concerns about the city’s which is projected to add $10 mil- Plummer Park) combined,” Sefriat contract with the Los Angeles lion to the city’s general fund. She said. County Sheriff’s Department and also stated that property tax rev- The 2021-22 budget proposal also how a proposed hotel ordinance enues are projected to remain suggested an increase of roughly $2 could affect city revenues. strong, while parking meter rev- million for public safety. Sefriat said However, city officials expressed enues are expected to increase. that included contractual increases cautious optimism when discussing with the Los Angeles County West Hollywood’s financial future. Sheriff’s Department for liability City Manager Paul Arevalo, who “This is costs and cost-of-living adjustments. retires on July 7, said the impacts of It also included funding for event photo by Cameron Kiszla COVID are still being felt, but he predominantly a safety and a second Mental Health Parking meter revenues are expected to increase in West Hollywood in feels a rebound is on the way. status-quo budget Evaluation Team, as well as the coming fiscal year. “That being said, we’ve put $150,000 for the council to spend together a relatively conservative [that continues] to toward community safety, she said. passes, he said. calls – sometimes due to partici- budget. ...We’re waiting for the Several residents spoke out City staff also proposed allocat- pants over-indulging. economy to come back,” he said. implement many against the public safety increase ing $2 million for events for the fis- “I think that conversation defi- Incoming city manager David of the cost-saving and called for the city to find other cal year. Erickson asked when the nitely needs to be had,” Horvath Wilson said the 2021-22 budget is methods of community policing. city may again allow in-person said. focused on revenue recovery and measures in the Councilman John Erickson called events. Mayor Pro Tempore Lauren expenditure restraint, as the city is fiscal year for the council to wait to vote on “It will be hard to staff events in Meister expressed concerns about likely a year or two away from pre- portions of the public safety propos- July and August,” Wilson said, the city dipping into its reserves. pandemic revenues. 2021 budget.” al until the city receives the results adding that events during those She requested that the council wait “This is predominantly a status- from a Center for Policing Equity months are still budgeted and will to decide on the community safety quo budget [that continues] to -David Wilson, study, which it commissioned earli- be held virtually, with the exception element of the budget until the implement many of the cost-saving incoming West Hollywood er this year. of National Night Out. “I don’t study is released and for the council measures in the fiscal year 2021 city manager Residents also spoke for and expect that we would be back to to study the possible impacts of its budget,” he said. against the city’s proposed hotel full, in-person events until some hotel ordinance. Budget officer Christine Safriet ordinance, which offers hotel work- time in September.” In the end, the council voted to said the city is projecting the gener- The general fund is projected to ers new protections. Wilson, the Mayor Lindsey Horvath said the approve the budget while tabling a al fund to grow $25 million during be $104 million by the end of the incoming city manager, said the city should rethink how it hosts spe- vote on increases to community the fiscal year, thanks to an uptick fiscal year, while the city is slated to budget does not include any ordi- cial events, especially Pride, after safety, the Mental Health in travel and the recovery of the spend approximately $114 million. nance impacts, as it has not been Public Safety Director Kristin Cook Evaluation Teams and major entertainment industry. That gap will be filled by the city’s approved. The city, however, could said the majority of the funding events. Meister was the lone dis- “In particular, we are expecting a reserves, which are projected to be adjust the budget if the ordinance used toward Pride is for medical senting vote. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 7 June 24, 2021

Pandemic response still a focus of state government n Legislators talk Allen said. for public use. Allen noted that O’Farrell Allen also noted that there have recovery, homelessness, received some criticism for the been “creative tensions” between housing with recent clearing a homeless encamp- O’Farrell and fellow Councilman Hollywood chamber ment at Echo Park Lake, but the Mike Bonin, 11th District, and senator defended the councilman. Councilwoman Nithya Raman, 4th “All of those folks [were offered] District, but his role is to say, “I’m BY CAMERON KISZLA the support they need,” Allen said. here to help you get this under con- “I think for those people who criti- trol,” and help is coming from the It’s been more than a year, but cized his efforts, I’m not sure that state level through this year’s bud- Hollywood – and the state of having them in the park there with get. California as a whole – is still deal- subpar services and environmental “I do think we should all feel ing with the effects of the pandem- concerns in the lake … I’m not sure good about what we were able to ic, state legislators told the how compassionate it would be to secure for arts, business industries Hollywood Chamber of Commerce have the status quo moving forward and homelessness,” Allen said. photo by Mitch Kampf on June 22-23. in that park.” Bloom agreed that state govern- State Sen. Ben Allen also addressed the Hollywood Chamber of State Sen. Ben Allen and Since the park was cleared, the Commerce in the 2019 State of the State event. Assemblyman Richard Bloom recreation facilities have reopened See Hollywood page 22 (both D-Santa Monica) each appeared for half an hour as part of the chamber’s State of the State vir- tual event. Allen noted that officials are “cer- tainly feeling much better about where we are right now,” but the fight against COVID-19 is not over yet. “We can’t overlook the incredible damage the pandemic wrought … and the long and hard road to eco- nomic recovery that’s in front of us,” Allen said. “Things have not gotten back to normal yet, but we’re on the right path,” Bloom added. Allen noted that much of the Legislature’s work has focused on assisting small businesses, film and bors, television production, hospitality To my friends and neigh and tourism, and other economic sectors that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. As y examples, he cited the waiver of o lucky to have man fees for licenses for barbers and I am so friend cosmetologists, who were unable to clients who are friends, practice for large periods during the clients, c pandemic, and nearly $100 million b ho are for Visit California, “which will neighboors, neighbors who are hopefully help the tourism indus- clients. try,” he said. fririends, and clients Some of that pandemic assistance is also intended to help alleviate ce youyou all a and am looking some of the structural issues that I bracembrac have plagued the entertainment ll h ving many industry for decades, such as efforts forwarrd to us all having many to “create a more diverse workforce h s a for Hollywood and TV and film happypy and healthy years, a production,” Allen added. king “As our sound stages and our gether ma streets hopefully roar back to life nd to with TV and film production, we’re l hoping this will dovetail with a tthis a bettor place number of legislative efforts … who will f including [Senate Bill] 611, career for tthhose who will follow. pathways within California’s enter- tainment industry,” Allen said. Bloom noted that state funding ! also needs to be used to assist with ghborhood rocks pandemic-related “residual issues This nei that we’ll need to address.” “Chief among those will be addressing long-term mental health ies issues,” Bloom said. Allan Jeffr The legislators answered a few questions put to them by chamber staff. In one of his answers, Allen addressed homelessness, especially in the Hollywood area, and took that opportunity to praise City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and his efforts to combat homelessness, which “is getting to epic proportions.” Noting that “something like $12 billion” of the state’s budget surplus is going to local efforts to decrease homeless- ness, Allen made it clear that he views the state’s role as providing ALLAN “resources and support” for local efforts, not “tying them up with leg- islation.” JEFFRIES “We’re still working out the details, but in the end it’s about FRAMINGRAMING funding for permanent housing and services, and I’m supportive of the work of Mitch O’Farrell, your 8301 W. W. Thi rd S t. • L os A ngel es, CA 90048 • 323 .655 .1296 • www.allanjef ll jfff fifries.com council member, his approach,” 8 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Renter protections extended through September n WeHo council toriums. last year to align West Hollywood’s The Los Angeles County Board residential renter protections with planned to act if county of Supervisors took action the next the state’s, the city’s residential did not pass extension day, June 22, and extended it renters would be without eviction through Sept. 30, the same date the protections after the state moratori- BY CAMERON KISZLA West Hollywood City Council was um expires on June 30. With the set to approve it. county’s protection now in place, The West Hollywood City Councilwoman Sepi Shyne both commercial and residential Council on June 21 took preemptive called keeping an eviction morato- renters are safe from eviction due to action to protect commercial and rium in place “a priority for me.” COVID-19-related reasons through residential renters. “This is a real problem. People the end of September. With a unanimous 4-0 vote – are still facing financial hurdles,” “I’m good with having the con- Councilman John D’Amico was Shyne said. sistency of having the Sept. 30 date absent – the council agreed that if Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an for both residents and businesses,” action was not taken at the state or executive order earlier this month Mayor Pro Tempore Lauren county level, the city would protect allowing commercial rent morato- Meister said. “I just want to make renters past the June 30 deadline ria at the local level to be extended sure the information is getting out that was in place for eviction mora- through Sept. 30, but after a vote there.”

photo by Cameron Kiszla West Hollywood renters are protected from eviction due to COVID-19- related reasons through the end of September.

Notable quotes “The chief business of the American people is business.”

Calvin Coolidge 1872-1933

Speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors, January 17, 1925

(source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”)

Council members hike to remember LaBonge

photo courtesy of the Council District 13 office Council members Nithya Raman, 4th District; Nury Martinez, 1st District; and Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, joined the family of late City Councilman Tom LaBonge for a hike on June 21 in honor of the summer solstice. Also in attendance were Mayor Eric Garcetti and many more who wanted to pay homage to LaBonge, who died on Jan. 7. “As we emerge from the pandemic, I’m thinking of Tom’s frequent reminder that ‘every day is a blessing,’” O’Farrell wrote on Twitter. “And with the arrival of summer on such a beautiful evening, another of Tom’s sayings rings truer than ever: ‘Let’s continue to enjoy and love Los Angeles.’ His legacy lives on in all of us. We miss you, Mr. Los Angeles!” Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 9 June 24, 2021 Former Hollywood High student leaves a legacy n Scholarship fund will with her in La Canada seven years his legacy to continue and would ago. like to help some students. Because help teens pursue their Weinlein said music was one of Hollywood High helped nurture his musical talents the most important things in her love for music, we would like to father’s life, which is why she want- give kids a chance to go on and By edwin folven ed to launch the scholarship fund at develop their musical skills,” Hollywood High School. Weinlein added. “He was so enthusi- Music students at Hollywood People interested in contributing astic and passionate. He had such a High School will benefit from a are encouraged to mail donations to wonderful, wonderful life.” new scholarship program created Hollywood High School, Attn.: A memorial service was held for by the family of Jack White, a for- Principal, 1521 N. Highland Ave., White on June 19. He is survived by mer Hollywood resident, longtime Los Angeles, CA, 90028. Donors Weinlein, her husband, Rick, and musician and Southern California should write Jack White Scholarship their daughters, Elizabeth and Kate, home builder who died on May 24 Fund on the memo line of the as well as his son, Rick White, his from cancer at the age of 89. checks. For information, email Nena wife, Eliane, and their son, Kyle White was a pianist with a love Jalos at [email protected]. Breslow, and daughter, Karina photo courtesy of Jill Weinlein for jazz music, said his daughter Jill “Music was his life, and I’d like White. Jack White played piano in many jazz clubs as a young man. Weinlein, who is working with Hollywood High School to start the scholarship fund. White was known for an affable personality and was a wonderful father, she said. His love for jazz began at an early age, culti- vated by his father who formed two bands after the Great Depression: Bob White and his Hollywood Ramblers and Bob White’s Jazz Trio. Weinlein, who is the restaurant writer for the Beverly Press and Park Labrea News, said her father, Jack White, toured the country in the 1930s with her grandfather’s bands. The White family later set- tled in Hollywood, near the corner of Wilton Place and Fountain Avenue, where they lived upstairs from the Wil-Fount drug store, which the elder White purchased. Jack White attended Le Conte Middle School and Hollywood High School from 1946-50. Weinlein said as a student, her father was involved in music pro- grams at the high school during a time when the campus was attended by students who became Hollywood celebrities. Carol Burnett was the yearbook editor at the time, she said. White played in two bands and played piano at the Hollywood Bowl during his class’ graduation. After high school, White was drafted into the U.S. Air Force. It was during the Korean War, but White was not sent overseas. Because of his musical talents, White was assigned to Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas and played the French horn in a military band. “He always said that music saved his life,” she added. Segregation still existed at the time, and White sought out jazz clubs in a predominately Black community on the west side of Las Vegas, Weinlein said. He was wel- comed by the other musicians and frequently spoke about playing piano in the clubs. After military service, White returned to Hollywood and enrolled in Los Angeles City College. A math teacher inspired him to go into architecture, which he thought would be more profitable than music, Weinlein said. White later studied at the USC School of Architecture. After college, White lived in dif- ferent parts of the Los Angeles area and started his own architectural firm. Weinlein said he designed and built more than 100 homes in Beverly Hills, Westlake Village, Glendale and Thousand Oaks, as well as on Catalina Island. White was married to Carol “Penny” White from 1957 until she passed away in 1992. They traveled the world and also wrote travel arti- cles published throughout the United States. Weinlein said in his later years, White lived in the Palm Springs area before returning to live 10 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

Councilmen call for city to Garcetti, Mayorkas highlight cybersecurity Los Angeles Mayor Eric withdraw from LAHSA Garcetti hosted United States Secretary of Homeland Security Los Angeles City Councilmen is not compassionate – it’s reck- Alejandro Mayorkas on June 10 Joe Buscaino, 15th District, and less.” at the city’s Integrated Security Paul Koretz, 5th District, have “The definition of insanity is Operations Center, where Los introduced a motion calling for the repeating the same thing over and Angeles officials collect and ana- city of Los Angeles to withdraw over and expecting a different out- lyze cybersecurity intelligence, from the Los Angeles come,” Koretz added. “In the case threats and data. Homelessness Services Authority. of LAHSA, if the information, The mayor and the secretary The motion also calls for recom- resources and services the organiza- discussed the city’s cybersecurity mendations on incorporating out- tion provides are going to continue leadership and highlighted the reach, housing and all other home- to fall short of what we need to get Los Angeles Cyber Lab, Los lessness service delivery programs Angelenos housed and back on Angeles’ groundbreaking public- within a city department, or a new their feet, then every option for private cybersecurity initiative stand-alone city agency. reform, including severing those designed to help the business photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office Operating with an annual budget ties, should be on the table.” community stay ahead of security U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas joined Mayor of nearly $1 billion provided by fed- According to a 2019 audit from threats, as a national model for Eric Garcetti at the Integrated Security Operations Center on June 10. eral, state, county, and city funds, Los Angeles City Controller Ron best practices in intelligence shar- one of LAHSA’s core functions is Galperin, LAHSA is falling short of ing and defense. street outreach to the homeless pop- its city goals. In 2018-2019, “Cybersecurity threats are host the secretary at our Integrated Mayorkas said. “The federal gov- ulation, ensuring they receive LAHSA failed to meet five city out- becoming more dangerous in Security Operations Center today ernment cannot do this alone. resources, shelter and permanent reach targets, in some cases report- cities across America, and thanks and show him how L.A. is leading DHS is committed to strengthen- housing, the councilmen said. The ing 4% or 6% success and reaching to Secretary Mayorkas and the the way on this critical issue, and I ing its partnerships with state, city of Los Angeles pays LAHSA only dozens of people in need, the Department of Homeland look forward to continuing our local, tribal and territorial govern- nearly $300 million a year, yet councilmen said. Security’s partnership, Los work together.” ments and private sector entities LAHSA is unwilling to provide the The motion will be heard in the Angeles has created a national “As cyber threats continue to across the country. The L.A. city and its departments with basic city’s Homelessness and Poverty model for protecting infrastructure evolve, we must adapt to ensure Cyber Lab is a tremendous exam- information about their outreach committee at a forthcoming meet- and supporting private business,” the resilience of our nation’s insti- ple of how public-private partner- activities and outcomes, the coun- ing. Garcetti said. “It was a privilege to tutions and critical infrastructure,” ships can make us all safer.” cilmen added. “Without knowing critical infor- mation about who has been offered shelter, and who has turned it down, the city cannot enforce our anti- camping laws and differentiate between those that want help and those that do not,” Buscaino said. “This results in the unmitigated pro- liferation of dangerous, inhumane encampments, subjecting innocent people experiencing homelessness to criminals that prey on them. This L.A. County Library earns national awards

Los Angeles County Library announced that it has earned three achievement awards from the National Association of Counties, or NACo. The awards honor innov- ative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. L.A. County Library was honored for Systemwide Virtual Programming for Connecting Across the County; for Bridging the Digital Divide for laptop and hotspot loans, park and connect, and printing pickup; and for 19th Amendment Centennial Commemorative Artworks, a joint award shared with the L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture. L.A. County Library’s virtual programming is a system-wide multi-division strategy to deliver thoughtful, impactful, cohesive library offerings digitally, through- out the COVID-19 pandemic and onward. The library’s new technology- focused services offer many ways for countless L.A. County residents who lack reliable internet or access to computers at home to gain the connectivity essential for their lives, making steps toward bridging the digital divide. To honor the centennial of the 19th Amendment and the ongoing work toward achieving equity, the Department of Arts and Culture col- laborated with the L.A. County Women and Girls Initiative to com- mission six artists to create com- memorative artworks. For information, visit lacountyli- brary.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 11 June 24, 2021 Webinar offers overview of subway work Metro is holding a webinar with removal, excavation and drainage appendage structures that house updates on the Purple Line structure installation. vital systems at the future subway Extension project on Wednesday, Pile installation will also occur station at Wilshire/La Cienega. July 7, from noon to 1 p.m., via on ramps for the San Diego (405) Lane reductions will be in place Zoom. The meeting will include Freeway from June 25-28, and July along Wilshire Boulevard between information about sections one and 9-12. The work will require full San Vicente and La Cienega boule- two of the project from closures of the southbound freeway vards through fall of 2022. Gale Wilshire/Western to Century on-ramps and off-ramps at Drive will also be intermittently City/Constellation. To view the Wilshire Boulevard. Work hours closed at Wilshire Boulevard to meeting, visit will be from 10 p.m. on Friday support construction in the Gale zoom.us/j/96626476708#success, through 5 a.m. on Monday. staging yard. and use the webinar ID: 966 2647 In Century City, work is occur- Near Wilshire/Fairfax and 6708. ring 24 hours underneath Wilshire/La Brea, work also con- Crews are working at many loca- Constellation Boulevard. Partial tinues on appendage structures for tions along the route, including traffic lane closures are in place in the future subway stations. photo by Edwin Folven section three between the Century the area. Vehicle access on Intermittent lane reductions on Lanes have been reduced on Wilshire Boulevard between San Vicente City/Constellation and Constellation Boulevard will be Wilshire Boulevard may be in Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue due to subway construction. Westwood/VA Hospital stations. maintained between Century Park place around the station construc- Metro contractors will work in the West and Century Park East. All tion staging areas. Orange Grove CalTrans basin near the south- driveways will remain accessible Avenue will be closed through tion between Detroit and June ongoing at work zones along bound San Diego (405) Freeway from Constellation Boulevard. 2022 and Ogden Drive will be streets through September. Hauling Wilshire Boulevard and at a staging from June 25-28 and July 9-12. Work also continues on the closed intermittently south of and deliveries will continue to and yard near Wilshire/Western. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and future subway stations at Wilshire Boulevard. from the La Brea Avenue staging Intermittent lane closures will be in 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Wilshire/Rodeo and Wilshire/La Wilshire Boulevard will be yards. place on Wilshire Boulevard near Friday. The work includes tree Cienega. Crews are working on reduced to two lanes in each direc- Underground construction is also the construction staging areas. For questions and concerns about the Purple Line Extension project, call the 24-hour project hotline at Lot), 726 S. San Julian St. On (213)922-6934, email the project Get on the bus for COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 team at [email protected], p.m., the bus will offer vaccinations or visit metro.net. The Los Angeles County entertainment by Mariachi Arco Iris nation clinic. at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Department of Public Health, city and pianist James Lent. The Music The Walgreens mobile bus clinic Historic Monument, 125 Paseo de of Los Angeles, Music Center and Center will also hold drawings for will provide vaccinations at three la Plaza; and on Sunday, June 27, Hanmi Bank are partnering with prizes including performance tick- additional locations. Each location from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the clinic will the Walgreens’ Mobile Bus Clinic ets and restaurant certificates for will include free drawings, musical be held at the Santee Alley Hanmi to offer free COVID-19 vaccina- individuals who get vaccinated. entertainment and food. On Friday, Bank branch, 950 S. Los Angeles tions from June 24–27 in down- The prize drawings are also open to June 25, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the St. town Los Angeles. Walk-up previously vaccinated individuals Walgreens’ Mobile Bus Clinic will For information, visit appointments will be available; no who may enter by showing a com- be at the Los Angeles Flower facebook.com/Walgreens and appointments are necessary. pleted vaccination card at the vacci- Market (Joe’s Auto Parts Parking news.walgreens.com. The vaccines are being offered during the Los Angeles stop on a nationwide tour to promote the importance of getting vaccinated. The program is focused on vacci- Letters to the Editor nating vulnerable populations. The bus has space to vaccinate up to six Let them eat cake city, One Beverly Hills will wel- use, divided by a high fence cov- patients at a time and will offer the come travelers near and far. As if ered in greenery. The private gar- Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer I am addressing the recent letter traffic was not bad enough, the den will stay open for residents and vaccines. Everyone ages 12 and in your publication “What really development is located at the geo- guests until midnight. The public older is welcome. happened at the June 8 City graphical and regional hub con- garden will close at dusk. The first stop for the bus will be Council meeting.” I am the woman necting all parts of Los Angeles. Has anyone visited a public park on June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at who stated, “Oh my God, I want to Many have already seen the depic- in this country or abroad that is the Music Center’s Walt Disney vomit.” tions of the project that the develop- divided into private and public Concert Hall, 135 S. Grand Ave. The comment was in reference ers’ PR team have strategically spaces? Central Park in New York, The first day will emphasize vacci- to the recent decision by the placed in L.A. local papers and the the Tuileries in Paris and Hyde nations for L.A. County arts and Beverly Hills City Council to L.A. Times. Touted as the new Park in London do not have fences cultural workers. During the mobile approve the $2 billion project, One brand of Beverly Hills, I predict dividing people. All are welcome. clinic, participants will enjoy free Beverly Hills. Sincerely thinking that the thousands who commute In this time of suffering, that I was on mute, my comment daily passing this luxurious devel- immense inequality and intense was not intentional and I did apolo- opment will be tantalized by the division in this country, do we need gize via chat for the rude interrup- appearance. Nonetheless, it will be more fences to divide us? Do we Getty to hold tion. determined whether the new brand need more housing that only the However, I do not apologize for that One Beverly Hills represents very few can afford? Do we need to the sentiment. Although unartfully will be appreciated or resented. be reminded that too many are preview for two stated, the comment accurately One Beverly Hills’ lowest price excluded? expressed my concerns and anger point for a condo is $6.5 million, I sincerely wish that One exhibitions regarding the project. with the average cost of a condo Beverly Hills was analogous to the Understandably, many might marketed at $11.6 million. I find it Sydney Opera House, an architec- The Getty will host a virtual open- think to themselves, “Why should I ironic that the architect is best tural masterpiece for the public to ing for two exhibitions, “Mario feel sorry for residents of Beverly known for his extraordinary reno- share and revere. Sadly, One Giacomelli: Figure/Ground” and Hills?” The reason is because this vation of the Reichstag, Germany’s Beverly Hills shares more of a sim- “The Expanded Landscape,” on project is a microcosm reflecting symbol of democracy. Given the ilarity to the Palace of Versailles: a Monday, June 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. the ills of our country. Even for the exclusivity that those numbers massive and beautiful structure that on Zoom. To receive a link, email city of Beverly Hills, One Beverly command, One Beverly Hills will housed the French royal family. We [email protected] today, June 24. Hills is nothing other than a mecca attract the top 1% of buyers from all know the legend and infamous The exhibits will be on display for the mega wealthy, a shining city the country and around the world, words from this ill-fated time in from June 29 to Oct. 10. within a city of indifference, hubris hardly an example of democracy. history: “let them eat cake.” “Figure/Ground” focuses on the and greed. Another irony is the description Whether true or not, it is taken on work of Giacomelli (1925-2000), It symbolizes a disconnect and a of One Beverly Hills as the “eighth an important meaning and unfortu- who was born into poverty and was contempt to the people and the city wonder of the world.” One City nately it still applies here today self-taught as a photographer. surrounding it. Council member even compared hundreds of years later. Have we “The Expanded Landscape” We should all congratulate the the project to the Sydney Opera learned nothing from history? showcases the work of contempo- developer and the Beverly Hills House. I highly doubt that histori- There must be better options for rary artists who create large-scale City Council for expediting the ans nor the good people of Sydney balancing our need for revenue yet works that expand the understanding approval process during the worst would agree with those compar- maintaining our values, our empa- of what landscape photography can pandemic the world has seen in 100 isons. thy, and the quality and integrity of be. Like Giacomelli, whose work is years. The timing was perfect, Predominantly private, close to our city. on view in the concurrent exhibition, given most of the residents were 13 acres out of the 17.4 acres will Isn’t it time to start looking out of they favor graphically abstract com- isolated and feared for their lives. be open only to the residents and our ivory towers? I know this capi- positions, elevated vantage points The only option to attend public guests of One Beverly Hills. talist with a conscience is trying to that eliminate the horizon, experi- meetings was to virtually watch Boasting eight acres of lush gar- do just that. So, after eating cake, mental techniques or personal rela- through the city of Beverly Hills dens for the city, the public gardens “Oh my god, I want to vomit.” tionships with a specific landscape. website. Somehow, our residents come with a caveat. The gardens The exhibitions are available for chose Netflix. I wonder why? are divided into 3.5 acres for pri- Gay Abrams in-person viewing by making a At the southwest gateway to our vate use and 4.5 acres for public Beverly Hills reservation at tickets.getty.edu. KRAMER LAW GROUP 12 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

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learn that one night, when televi- Peel and Silverton enough confi- sion star Joan Collins arrived to dence to open Campanile restaurant ‘Wolfgang’ highlights relationship have her usual slices of Silverton’s on La Brea Avenue and later, La brioche bread with smoked salmon Brea Bakery, to provide fresh bread and fresh dill crème fraîche, the for Campanile. with Puck, Peel and Silverton kitchen had no more brioche bread When they divorced, Peel kept by Jill Weinlein left. Puck took a ball of pizza Campanile and later opened the Tar ecently while watching the cancer on Father’s Day, June 20. I dough, (maybe along with Peel’s Pit on the same street. documentary “Wolfgang”, wrote about Peel in my restaurant help) and created his iconic smoked He was inspired after watching Ravailable on Disney+, I was mes- review of the Tar Pit in the Beverly salmon pizza that night. The dill the movie “My Man Godfrey,” with merized by the candid, inspiring Press in 2011. He was one of the crème fraîche replaced traditional William Powell as Godfrey, a and emotional journey of Wolfgang most affable and beloved chefs in mozzarella cheese and a topping of down-and-out man in the begin- Puck. It begins while he is a teenag- the Los Angeles restaurant scene caviar added a layer of luxury. It ning, opens a fabulous bar by the er growing up in Austria, seeking for over 40 years. became an overnight sensation and end of the movie. Peel recreated the comfort while cooking in the As a native Californian, Peel soon, Wolfgang’s pizzas became bar, and soon it became a social kitchen with his mother, a pastry worked in a series of kitchens dur- the most ordered menu items at hub, offering a long bar with an chef at a hotel. The kitchen was a ing high school and college. He Spago. Loyal diners would order 10 abundance of stools, creative cock- safe haven to escape from an abu- enrolled in the hotel and restaurant boxes to-go to take home and tails, live music and an innovative sive stepfather. program at Cal Polytechnic freeze, inspiring Puck’s frozen food food menu. Its name was an ode to Learning how to cook in Austrian University in Pomona and landed a items at grocery stores. the nearby La Brea Tar Pits. hotels, French restaurants and later job with Wolfgang Puck peeling Puck became a celebrity chef on Peel had good luck with his coming to America paved the way vegetables at Ma Maison. Later, he television with appearances on the restaurants on La Brea Avenue. He photo courtesy of Disney for Puck to live his dream – a suc- became the sous chef at Michael “Today” show, “Good Morning spent half his time at his successful Chef Wolfgang Puck cessful career, marriage and family. McCarty’s restaurant, Michael’s in America” and “Late Night with Campanile and the other half at the Throughout the movie, there are Santa Monica, where he met and David Letterman,” promoting his Tar Pit. and cheese made with gruyere, candid interviews with former later married the pastry chef restaurants, cuisine and cookbooks. My husband and I enjoyed dining cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan. Spago chefs including Mark Peel Silverton. After a stint at Alice This paved the way for other chefs at his 1940s-Hollywood-style glam- One night when we dined, his and Nancy Silverton, sharing Waters’ Chez Panisse, Puck gave to write books and appear on cook- orous supper club. Art Deco iron- refrigerator broke, and Peel was insight about the rise of Wolfgang both chefs an opportunity to work ing shows on the Food Network. work separated the dark booths at transferring proteins and produce to Puck. at his restaurant Spago on Sunset Peel became a star in the open the Tar Pit. We always ordered the Campanile and bringing in bags of Two days after watching Boulevard. kitchen at Spago with Puck, and pickled deviled eggs with bacon; ice back to the Tar Pit to prevent “Wolfgang,” I was saddened to Peel became chef de cuisine and together they created what is fried oysters with crisp ginger and spoilage. He stopped by our booth learn Peel, one of my favorite Los Silverton became the pastry chef in known today as California cuisine. preserved lemon remoulade; and a and quipped, “When you own a Angeles chefs, passed away from the early 1980s. In the film, we This hands-on experience gave creamy and comforting macaroni See Wolfgang page 15

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committed a petty theft in the 8900 San Vicente at 10 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. robbed a victim in the 5400 block At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- of Hollywood. P OLICE BLOTTER An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a grand theft in the cle parked in the 1000 block of N. 8800 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Gardner at 9:30 a.m. cle parked in the 5800 block of An unknown suspect committed a Carlton at 9 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 900 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between pect committed a petty theft in the Sierra Bonita at 8:21 p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect June 14 and June 19. The information was compiled from 1100 block of N. La Brea. committed a burglary in the 100 crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: block of S. June. Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los An unknown suspect assaulted a Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect burglarized a Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- victim in the 1000 block of Department vehicle parked in the 7100 block of 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Havenhurst at 1:30 p.m. Franklin at 10 p.m. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect June 8 Beverly Hills Police West Hollywood assaulted a victim in the 8200 An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5400 block of

Department Sheriff’s Station robbed a victim near the corner of Hollywood at 10:10 p.m.

An unknown suspect assaulted a Hollywood and Vine. At 10:10 p.m., an unknown sus- June 14 June 11 victim in the 7800 block of Santa pect assaulted a victim in the 5600 Monica at 8:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 5900 block of Pico block of Sunset. victim near the corner of Moreno petty theft in the 900 block of At 9:45 p.m., a suspect assaulted at 4:25 a.m. and Spalding at noon. Larrabee at 8:56 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a a victim during a domestic vio- burglary in the 900 block of S. lence incident in the 1200 block of At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:12 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 5100 Muirfield at 10 p.m. N. Kings. committed a grand theft in the pect assaulted a victim in the 600 block of Hollywood. 9800 block of Santa Monica. block of Robertson. June 9 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 600 block of N. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- A vandalism incident was reported petty theft in the 6700 block of June 12 San Vicente at 10 p.m. cle parked in the 3500 block of in the 400 bock of Rexford at 8:22 Hollywood at 8:30 a.m. Eighth at 2:30 a.m. p.m. At 2:27 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- robbed a victim in the 1000 block At 10:45 a.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a grand theft in the At 8 a.m., a suspect assaulted a of N. San Vicente. pect committed a burglary in the June 15 8800 block of Santa Monica. victim during a domestic violence 1200 block of N. Kingsley. incident in the 6500 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- June 19 Fountain. grand theft in the 400 block of N. tim in the 8200 block of Santa An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Canon at 5:23 p.m. Monica at 2:15 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a cle parked in the 600 block of S. An unknown suspect assaulted a

victim in the 600 block of Western at 10:50 a.m. victim near the corner of Selma At 5:39 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Robertson at 1:20 a.m. and Highland at 8:30 a.m. committed a commercial theft in committed a petty theft in the 800 At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- the 9600 block of Wilshire. block of N. Palm. At 11:12 a.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft in the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect

pect stole a vehicle parked in the 6700 block of Hollywood. assaulted a victim in the 6500 June 16 June 13 8300 block of De Longpre. block of Lexington. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 600 block of S. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect stole a vehicle parked in the victim in the 8400 block of Sunset petty theft in the 1100 block of N. Masselin at 2:42 p.m. cle parked in the 600 block of S. 100 block of N. Arnaz. at 1:43 a.m. La Brea at 1:42 p.m. Burnside at 11:30 a.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:56 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 9600 block of Wilshire committed a petty theft in the 7100 assaulted a victim in the 1200 100 block of S. Manhattan. robbed a victim in the 2000 block at 9:50 a.m. block of Santa Monica. block of N. La Brea. of Pinehurst. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6600 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a burglary in the tim in the 7000 block of Santa grand theft in the 7100 block of Sunset at 7:15 p.m. cle parked in the 8000 block of 9500 block of Santa Monica. Monica at 9:13 p.m. Santa Monica at 6:26 p.m. Beverly at 7:15 p.m. At 7:25 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- June 14 At 8:21 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1800 Editor’s note: Due to technical tim near the corner of Oakhurst committed a petty theft in the 8900 block of N. La Brea. difficulties with the crimemap- and Civic Center at 7:51 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. ping.com website, entries for the committed a petty theft in the 1100 An unknown suspect committed a Los Angeles Police Department June 17 block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8400 block of only extended through June 9 this petty theft in the 600 block of N. Third at 8:05 p.m. week. At 4:56 p.m., an unknown suspect June 15 committed a grand theft in the 300 block of Rodeo. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of State considers changes to reflect sentencing costs An unknown suspect assaulted a Ogden and Romaine. victim in the 400 block of Beverly The California Assembly recently In so doing, AB 1474 will help to nearly 50%. Despite this, CDCR at 7:25 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a approved Assembly Bill 1474, ensure that taxpayer resources are spending has increased by over $3 victim in the 8700 block of Santa which would for the first time spent wisely and in a manner that billion, or approximately 30%, from At 11:10 p.m., an unknown sus- Monica at 6:05 p.m. require prosecutors and judges to truly advances justice and public $9.7 billion in 2010-11 to an estimat- pect assaulted a victim in the 400 block of N. Canon. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect consider the economic costs associ- safety.” ed $13.3 billion in 2019-20. A 2019 burglarized a vehicle parked in the ated with lengthy criminal sen- report by the California State June 18 900 block of N. Fairfax. tences. Auditor found that CDCR had done Authored by Assemblyman Jesse “AB 1474 is an little to verify the performance of its At 2:03 a.m., a suspect was arrest- June 16 Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), the programs and suggested that it ed on suspicion of driving under measure would require prosecutors important step receive independent oversight to the influence of alcohol or drugs At 12:19 a.m., an unknown sus- during sentencing to state on the toward monitor its progress, Gabriel said. near the corner of Robertson and pect robbed a victim near the cor- record the estimated cost of their Prosecutors and judges play a cen- Wilshire. ner of San Vicente and Santa recommended sentence, and similar- transparency in tral role in sentencing. AB 1474 is

Monica. ly require judges to state the estimat- sentencing and modeled after protocols currently in An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1100 block of ed cost of the sentence imposed. the true cost of practice by prosecutors in An unknown suspect assaulted a Estimates would be based on stan- Pennsylvania and Virginia. In Summit at 5:23 a.m. victim in the 8900 block of Santa dardized cost calculations provided incarceration.” Philadelphia County and Loudon Monica at 3:25 a.m. At 5:29 p.m., a vandalism incident by the Department of Finance and County, prosecutors state the esti- was reported in the 100 block of the Board of State and Community -Anne Irwin, mated cost to taxpayers for the sen- At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect director Beverly. stole a vehicle parked in the 7600 Corrections. tence they recommend. block of Hampton. “Despite recent reforms in our Smart Justice California “AB 1474 is an important step An unknown suspect committed a approach to criminal and juvenile toward transparency in sentencing petty theft in the 9900 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- justice, California continues to lead and the true cost of incarceration,” Durant at 11 a.m. tim in the 8200 block of Santa the nation in spending on correc- In recent years, there has been said Anne Irwin, director of Smart Monica at 11:50 p.m. tions,” Gabriel said. “This results in growing interest in reducing the Justice California. “This bill will At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 9300 block diminished revenues for other public excessive costs of the state criminal help judges impose more effective of Dayton Way. June 17 policy priorities, including educa- justice system, with efforts for sentences that promote both public tion, housing, human services, pub- reform gaining growing bipartisan safety and community well-being by An unknown suspect committed a lic health and environmental protec- support. focusing attention on the economic June 19 burglary in the 600 block of West tion. AB 1474 builds on momentum California has taken steps to and opportunity costs of lengthy Knoll at 12:30 a.m. A suspect was arrested on suspi- to promote fiscal accountability and reduce the number of people incar- incarceration. This cost transparency cion of driving under the influence At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect end California’s failed experiment cerated by the California will lead to an overdue examination of alcohol or drugs near the corner with mass incarceration. The mea- Department of Corrections and of whether we are getting a good of Charleville and Camden at 8:58 committed a grand theft in the 8600 block of Beverly. sure will bring additional transparen- Rehabilitation. Since the implemen- return on our costly investment in a.m. cy to the sentencing process and tation of policy changes, the state’s incarceration.”

At 8:40 p.m., an unknown suspect June 18 help prosecutors and judges to con- incarcerated population has declined AB 1474 is expected to next be committed a burglary in the 100 sider the broader impacts of the sen- by nearly 25% and the ] population heard in state Senate policy commit- block of S. Palm. At midnight, an unknown suspect tences they recommend and impose. of people on parole has decreased by tees in the coming weeks. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 15 June 24, 2021

With Wolfgang opening doors for Exhibit of sewn art pieces opens for viewing at PDC Wolfgang chefs to become television celebri- From page 13 ties, Peel was invited to be a judge Edward Cella Art and on “Top Chef” and appear in “Top Architecture presents “Aili restaurant, there is never a dull Chef Masters,” among others. Schmeltz: Sewn Constructions,” an moment.” I remarked to my hus- Besides being a wonderful chef, exhibit running through Aug. 20 at band how cool and calm Peel was in he was a father to five children. ECAA @ Thomas Lavin at the this moment of crisis. Watch “Wolfgang” on Disney+ Pacific Design Center. After the Tar Pit closed, Peel starting on June 25 to see how Puck, The exhibit features Schmeltz’s opened a deli named Point and then Peel and other chefs created innova- newest works combining painting, a casual coastal seafood outpost tive California cuisine that trans- collage and sewing. The new named Prawn at the Grand Central formed the way Americans eat hybrid pieces continue the artist’s Market and in Old Town Pasadena. today. investigation of pattern and form. The wall-based sculptures are creat- ed from individually painted pieces of canvas sewn and bound together. GARY TWINN ROCKS THE STAGE They represent Schmeltz’s recogni- tion of overlooked women in photo courtesy of Edward Cella Art and Architecture California history. THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Artist Aili Schmeltz pays tribute to overlooked women in California history “Sewn Constructions” is in the new exhibit. Schmeltz’s second exhibition with the gallery and will run concurrent- on paper titled “Evenfall,” opening 5118 W. Jefferson Blvd. “Sewn ly with an installation of her works on July 10 at the Landing Gallery at Constructions” is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gallery’s pro- ject space at the Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., Ste. B310. For appointments and infor- mation, call (323)525-0053, or email [email protected].

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This 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. exhibition to extensively explore never-before-seen moving display The Fowler is following health and the work of Cameroonian photogra- of automotive art saw enthusiasts, safety guidelines issued by the state phers Jacques Toussele, Joseph families and lucky dads line the of California, Los Angeles County Chila and Samuel Finlak. Along sidewalks of Beverly Hills to wit- and UCLA. Face masks are with their well-known counterparts ness iconic cars from marques like required of all visitors and staff. in Mali and Senegal, the artists Maserati, Ferrari, Bugatti, The museum will present “The embodied the “Golden Age” of stu- McLaren and Bentley, as well as a Map and the Territory: 100 Years of dio portraiture in West Africa. host of movie cars, art cars and Collecting at UCLA” and “Photo Combining technical proficiency more. The celebrated Rodeo Drive Cameroon: Studio Portraiture, with an imaginative and at times Concours, a Father’s Day tradition 1970s-1990s.” “The Map and the playful eye, the photographers for over 25 years, will return in Territory” runs through Oct. 24 and fueled their clients’ desire to be rep- 2022. photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills is a collaboration with the Hammer resented and seen in the versatile “We couldn’t be more pleased Comedian Jay Leno, left, joined Bruce Meyer, members of the Beverly Museum and the UCLA Library. It medium of photography. with the turnout for the first-ever Hills City Council and first responders at the Beverly Hills Tour features works from 13 collections More than 100 black and white Beverly Hills Tour d’Elegance,” d’Elegance on June 20. across the UCLA campus. Originally photographs will be on view. event founder Bruce Meyer said. “I conceived in celebration of UCLA’s Selected from the three artists’ would call the display of cars “We couldn’t be “Big Oly” Ford Bronco raced by 2020 Centennial, the exhibition’s archives, the photographs illumi- ‘show-stopping,’ but for the first Parnelli Jones, the Chariot from the opening was delayed because of the nate the aspirations, allegiances and time in the Rodeo Drive Concours more pleased with “Lost in Space” TV series driven COVID-19 pandemic. beliefs of Cameroonians in the d’Elegance’s 25-year history, the the turnout.” by Jeff Dunham and the Beverly show was moving. The tour The exhibition offers insight into post-independence era. Divided Bruce Meyer Hills Fire Department’s own 1929 allowed us to find a socially dis- the importance of the collections in into six thematic sections, the exhi- Rodeo Drive Concours Ahrens-Fox Fire Truck. tanced alternative to the much- the history of UCLA. The juxtapo- bition reveals the dynamic studio d’Elegance founder O’Gara Coach, the Beverly Hills sition of rare books and manu- spaces used to create civic and indi- loved concours and reconnect with dealer for McLaren, Aston Martin, scripts, historic prints, contempo- vidual identity. the community after an incredibly Tipo 61 Birdcage and the one-of- Bentley, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, rary paintings and drawings, anima- The Fowler Museum at UCLA is trying year, all while supporting our one 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa tions, ceramics, musical instru- located at 308 Charles E. Young local first responders.” joined American muscle cars, pre- Romeo, Rolls-Royce and Genesis, ments, avian specimens, meteorites Drive North. For information, visit The special event benefited both war collectibles, futuristic concepts led the tour from its start at the and other objects allows visitors to fowler.ucla.edu. the Beverly Hills Police Officers and winning race cars. Petersen Automotive Museum to Association and the Beverly Hills Celebrity participants showed off its end at the Beverly Hills City Firefighters’ Association, nonprofit their automotive proclivities as Hall. Limited-run hypercars like A new exhibit at the Fowler Museum charities that provide assistance to well. Caitlyn Jenner drove her 1960 O’Gara’s McLaren Speedtail and showcases artworks of “The Map and first responders injured in the line Bugeye Sprite while Jay Leno Lamborghini Siánguided paraded of duty, maintain scholarship funds piloted his 1951 Hudson Hornet. down famed city streets to the the Territory: 100 Years of Collecting for their children and provide other Retired NBA star Chris Mills delight of spectators. at UCLA” and “Photo Cameroon: Studio support. joined the tour with his custom For information, visit rodeo- Portraiture, 1970s-1990s” at UCLA. Rarely seen vehicles like a 1962 1961 Chevrolet Impala lowrider. drive-bh.com/rodeo-drive-recom- Ferrari 250 GTO, 1960 Maserati Other standout cars included the mends.

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It might not Pixar’s team shines brightest make the top 10, but that hardly with these moments of transforma- “Luca” greatly concerns itself undoes the many joys and boat tion amidst various contexts, like with how the populace reacts to the loads of creativity flowing through adventurous bliss as the pair jump unknown – namely befriend or each scene of this modest port-side out of water briefly morphing and snuff out – but one character exem- romp. submerging in the ocean once plifies humanity’s absolute worst Young Luca (Jacob Tremblay) more. The most chilling sequences traits: town bully Ercole Visconti spends most days herding his in the third act exploit this to great (Saverio Raimondo). Without a sin- gle redeeming quality – and exces- sheep-like fish with little knowl- effect. photo courtesy of Disney edge of the “land monsters,” as the Back to the story, Luca and sively obnoxious – he almost undoes the film. His vitriol hijacks Alberto and Luca transform from sea creatures in the new Pixar adven- underwater locals call them, who Alberto quickly become friends, ture “Luca.” reside on the nearby Italian bonding over a shared interest in every scene, making subsequent Riviera. Fearing for Luca’s safety, Vespas. They eventually brave the viewings a touch difficult to stom- his mom Daniela (Maya Rudolph town of Portorosso, enjoying all ach. But he doesn’t arrive for a while, Gaffigan’s Lorenzo, Luca’s father, Southern Wild,” CW’s “Superman from “The Room”) answers any the charms of mid-century port cul- complement each other well as and Lois”). His work mostly and all questions about the surface ture. Alas, the joys of gelato and and a host of other much better characters receive more screen they search for their song in unfa- dances between regional sounds with warnings of impending doom, two-wheel transportation come miliar terrain. and inquisitive accents, but the which might quell outright dissent with an extra serving of supersti- time. Luca and Alberto’s evolving friendship leads the show, complete One standout is “Luca’s” 2D- emotional punches, especially at but do little to curb general curios- tions regarding elusive sea crea- inspired animation, which is imme- the end, last well past the credits. ity. And when Luca meets Alberto tures. with antics around building their own Vespa, culture shock as they diately shocking from a studio with Pixar films work best when they terribly, naively attempt human an eye forward. Sure, DreamWorks successfully land in the sweet spot, lingo and the challenges that arise Animation fancies a sea of visual appealing to children and adults. when opposite personalities clash. diversity – Sony too, of late – but Think “Wall-E,” “Up,” “Inside Above the water, only two Pixar’s house style is as familiar as Out.” “Luca” dabbles in both, but endearing humans subvert the sea- classic Disney princess fare. But mostly keeps things light until the monster-killing townie. Giulia “Luca” sports this illustrated final revelations, which roll out too (Emma Berman), believing Luca throwback with ease, coming to simply, too quickly, relying on and Albie are runaway boys, life in both remarkable character melodramatic dismissal of logic. befriends the pair, recruiting them design and a series of surrealist day And moments later, it goes for the to train for a rather unique triathlon dreams during which the young gut quite effectively. including swimming, eating a to- protagonist imagines all the won- Regardless of tonal inconsisten- be-determined pasta dish and ders of the world, from traveling cies, “Luca” is an easy view cycling (Giulia had a reputation for the globe to a flight around the regardless of age that blends the evacuating the food portion in the solar system. fish-out-of-water and coming-of- last lap). Their primary challenge: Accompanying this visual age journeys into something both nobody can beat Ercole, who con- adventure is a memorable score by familiar and original – what Pixar tinues to compete long past the Dan Romer (“Beasts of the does best. maximum age restriction. And then there’s her father Massimo (Marco Barricelli), an underused character whose external photo courtesy of Disney veneer juxtaposes his even larger Luca and Alberto also transcend the barrier between land and sea and heart. Beside the land dwellers, appear in human form in “Luca.” Rudolph’s Daniela and Jim Enjoy a traditional Korean wedding ceremony The Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles will premiere “Korean Traditional Wedding & Hanbok” on Thursday, June 24, on KCCLA’s social media platforms. The Korean Culture Day virtual presentation depicts a bride and groom on their wedding day. A nar- rator will guide audiences through all steps of a traditional wedding cere- mony. The ceremonial procedure of a tra- ditional Korean wedding includes six rites. The rites are derived from “sahonrye,” which includes “napchae,” or wedding presents, “mun-myung,” an inquiry to the bride’s house, “nap-gil,” notifying the bride’s family of the wedding date, “napjing,” the act of sending gifts to the bride’s house, “chung-gi,” sending the wedding date announce- ment to the bride’s family, and “chin- young,” the meeting of the bride and groom. Because the steps were con- sidered cumbersome, it was gradual- ly simplified to four steps: “uihon,” the discussion of the marriage, “napchae,” the giving of the gifts, “nap-pae,” the giving of a wedding announcement, and “chinyeong,” the meeting of the bride and groom. The program is available on KCCLA’s Facebook, YouTube and Instagram platforms, and by visiting kccla.org. 18 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News L.A. library branches continue phased reopening The Los Angeles Public Library W. Olympic Blvd. Three remain- collect their materials inside the has announced the reopening of ing library branches will remain libraries. For continued health 20 additional branch libraries, the closed for maintenance. and safety, masks must be worn at latest step in its phased reopening The West Hollywood and all libraries. process. Beverly Hills libraries have The latest phase of reopening The reopening will bring the reopened as well, although they aims to gradually restore library total number open throughout the are not part of the Los Angeles services following the closure of city to 70 branches. Local Public Library system. all branches last year due to the libraries that have reopened The 70 libraries will offer ser- COVID-19 pandemic. A recipient include the John C. Fremont vices such as quick browsing, of the nation’s highest honor for Branch Library, 6121 Melrose computer access, pick-up of holds library service, the Los Angeles Ave.; the Fairfax Brach Library, and mobile printing orders, and Public Library serves the largest 161 S. Gardner St.; the Will and checking out of materials. At and most diverse urban popula- photo courtesy of LAPL Ariel Durant Branch Library, locations that offered “Library to tion in the nation. Its collection of Many services are being offered at the branch libraries, which recently 7140 W. Sunset Blvd.; and the Go” outside pick-up service dur- more than six million books is reopened. Memorial Branch Library, 4625 ing the pandemic, patrons will accessible by visiting lapl.org. LAUSD launches student vaccination campaign The Los Angeles Unified Xolo Maridueña, School District on June 16 best known for his announced the launch of a cam- portrayal of Miguel Diaz paign called Permission Slip with in the Netflix TV series support from social-media influ- encers such as Kison Kee, Parker “Cobra Kai,” will Pannell and Xolo Maridueña to participate through viral bolster school efforts to provide video content across all photo courtesy of the Colburn School COVID-19 vaccinations to stu- major social media The Colburn School’s Fortissima program offers opportunities for young women who want to pursue careers dents ages 12 and older. platforms encouraging Maridueña, best known for his in classical music. portrayal of Miguel Diaz in the students to get vaccinated. Netflix TV series “Cobra Kai,” and the other influencers will par- recovery,” LAUSD Superintendent ticipate through viral video con- Austin Beutner said. Colburn School helps young musicians develop their talents tent across all major social media “We have undertaken the most platforms as well as produced ambitious effort in the nation to The Colburn School has named Salvador Riera, a 14-year-old vio- Fortissima’s innovative leader- campaign advertisements. vaccinate school-age children. the first national cohort of its linist from Wilmington, Delaware; ship curriculum, paired with rigor- Created in partnership with Students play an important role in recently expanded Fortissima pro- Suubi Laurent, a 14-year-old cellist ous artistic development and one- Sera Collection and SnapNurse, the decision to be vaccinated and gram. Part of the Colburn’s Center from Attleboro, Massachusetts; and on-one mentorship, is intended to Permission Slip is a health and people like Xolo will help encour- for Innovation and Community Anagha Kapsi, a 15-year-old vio- inspire and empower young lifestyle brand that encourages age conversation and engagement Impact, Fortissima is an artistic and linist from Exton, Pennsylvania. women from underrepresented and empowers students to take an on the topic.” leadership development program in The group also includes Leena groups to pursue professional train- active role in their personal deci- The Permission Slip campaign classical music for high school age Hocutt Duarte, a 17-year-old vio- ing and careers in the classical sions. Launching with the mantra, spotlights real students sharing young women from underrepre- linist from Cary, North Carolina; music field. The six-month pro- “Give Yourself Permission to their personal stories and aspira- sented groups who demonstrate Valeria Serrano, a 17-year-old viola gram will begin online with leader- ______,” the campaign aims to tions through TikTok videos, both excellence on an orchestral instru- player from Arlington, Virginia; ship curriculum and one-on-one emphasize the impact that vacci- self-produced and co-created at ment and have an interest in pursu- Bianca Quddus, a 14-year-old clar- mentorship, and will culminate in a nations have on students’ desires small green door’s Extended ing a career in music. inetist from Richmond Hill, New week-long residential intensive on to return to pre-COVID activities Reality studio in East Los Angeles The 2021 Fortissima Fellows are York; Lauren Edwards, a 16-year- the Colburn campus from Oct. 30 and social events. in conjunction with Gen Z media Genesis Garay, a 16-year-old trum- old violinist from Owings Mills, through Nov. 6. The program is “Vaccinating children is an agency Trndsttrs. pet player from Los Angeles; Leah Maryland; and Esme Arias Kim, a free for participants. important part of the path to For information, visit lausd.net. Marcelle, a 16-year-old pianist 15-year-old violinist from Hoffman For information, visit colburn- from Los Angeles; Gabriela Estates, Illinois. school.edu/fortissimo.

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(323)366-4458 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 19 June 24, 2021 Immaculate Heart celebrates Juneteenth with jubilee Immaculate Heart recognized Black Student Leadership games and the vendors offered spe- Juneteenth, a new a federal holiday Academy will provide more sup- cial products. Books was joined by on June 19 commemorating the end port and opportunities for guest authors Antoine Bandele and of slavery, with a jubilee event to Immaculate Heart’s Black students Kaliaya Dews for book signings launch the school’s new in grades 6-12. and Mylette Nora Textiles, owned Immaculate Heart Black Student Ma introduced fellow council and operated by award-winning Leadership Academy and Council. members overseeing the Black costume designer Mylette Nora, Planning for the Juneteenth Student Leadership Academy, offered designer masks and items in Jubilee had been underway for including attendance clerk Carol the From the Heart Doggie Wear weeks, and IH students, families, Cobbs, admissions coordinator line. faculty, staff and friends gathered Karlyn Johnson Brown and librari- Immaculate Heart High School on the campus’ field on June 19 for an Tracie Thomas. The formal cere- Principal Naemah Morris said she the festivities, which included stu- mony also featured student presen- looked forward to seeing everyone dent presentations, performances ters. Senior Samara Holloway, who next year for the second annual by the Devotion Gospel Choir from will serve as Immaculate Heart Juneteenth Jubilee. Berean Seventh-Day Adventist High School’s student body presi- “At Immaculate Heart, when you Church and pop-up booths from dent next year, read “Black Girls do something once, it becomes a local Black-owned businesses Rising,” a poem from Renée tradition,” Morris said. “So, I’m Malik Books and Mylette Nora Watson’s novel “Piecing Me sure that a hundred years from now, Textiles. In opening remarks, Dr. Together.” Immaculate Heart they’ll be looking back at this first Staci Ma, an educator and alumna Middle School eighth graders Jade jubilee and celebrating this fantastic of Immaculate Heart’s class of Jackson and Lola Jefferson reflected event.” photo courtesy of Immaculate Heart 1982, recalled how her experience on what Juneteenth meant to them Immaculate Heart High School Immaculate Heart’s new student body president, senior Samara Holloway, at the school empowered her as a and its impact on their families. and Middle School is located at recited the poem “Black Girls Rising” by Renée Watson during the school’s young woman. Ma also expressed Following the program, lunch 5515 Franklin Ave. For informa- Juneteenth Jubilee, and was joined by eighth graders Lola Jefferson, left, her excitement about how the new was served, the students played tion, visit immaculateheart.org. and Jade Jackson. Academy launches Gold Rising El Capitan presents ‘Summer of Soul’ Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre presents “Summer The Academy of Motion Picture production design and sound. of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not be Arts and Sciences announced com- Upon completion of the program, Televised)” from June 25-July 6. This first week of the mitments from 25 partner compa- all Gold Rising interns will be film’s U.S. theatrical run is being shown as a limited nies in the fifth year of its Academy paired with an Academy member engagement at the El Capitan Theatre. Gold Rising program. Gold Rising, for an eight-month mentorship. This El Capitan guests will be able to see a display of formerly called Academy Gold, is past year, members from every Harlem Cultural Festival memorabilia and receive a an entertainment industry internship branch volunteered their time and mini poster, while supplies last. enhancement and mentorship pro- support to the program, including Daily showtimes for “Summer of Soul (...or, When gram for students and young profes- such mentors as Khadija Alami, the Revolution Could Not be Televised)” are 10 a.m. sionals from underrepresented com- Ruth Carter, Nicolás Celis, Jon M. and 1:15, 4:30 and 7:45 p.m. munities. The summer program will Chu, R.J. Cutler, Hugh Jackman, In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir be virtual for the second time, Yong Duk Jhun, Meg LeFauve, “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots presents a power- enabling interns to participate from Tom McCarthy and Virgil Williams. ful and transporting documentary – part music film, anywhere in the world. Gold Rising affords top film part historical record created around an epic event that “Over the past five years, the entertainment, technology, produc- celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the Gold Rising program has steadily tion services and digital media com- course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just 100 photo courtesy of Searchlight Pictures evolved and grown, ushering hun- panies an opportunity to recruit and miles south of Woodstock, the Harlem Cultural dreds of alumni into the start of their educate a nationwide pool of diverse Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now B.B. King performed at the Harlem Cultural Festival careers. We are eternally grateful to talent. To date, there are 365 past Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and in 1969, which is featured in the documentary our incredible partners who help Gold Rising program participants. largely forgotten – until now. “Summer of Soul” shines “Summer of Soul.” open doors to a more inclusive field The 2021 class is from 45 universi- a light on the importance of history to spiritual well- and bring dreams closer to reality ties and is composed of 78% under- being and stands as a testament to the healing power of “Summer of Soul” is rated PG-13 for some disturb- for this talented group of young peo- represented racial/ethnic communi- music during times of unrest, both past and present. ing images, smoking and brief drug material. ple,” Academy governor and ties, 61% women, 43% LGBTQ+ The feature includes never-before-seen concert perfor- Tickets are on sale at elcapitantickets.com and at Education and Outreach Committee and 17% with disability. mances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the fandango.com/el-capitan-theatre-aacon/theater-page. Chair Wynn P. Thomas said. “Along For information, visit Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia All seats for this engagement are available by reserva- with my fellow members of the oscars.org/gold-rising. Jackson, B.B. King, the 5th Dimension and more. tion and are $18. Academy, I look forward to meeting and mentoring this new class as they begin their journeys.” “During a time with so many unprecedented challenges for artists, filmmakers and young professionals looking to explore their futures, the Gold Rising program will continue to offer participants meaningful, rel- evant and hands-on experiences to help them find their way in our industry,” Academy COO Christine Simmons said. “As we continue to push towards equity and inclusion across all aspects of the Academy and greater film community, we’re excited to support new and past Gold Rising interns throughout their careers and can’t wait to see how they make their mark on the future of filmmaking.” This summer, 100 students (including six interns placed within the Academy and the Academy Museum) from across the United States and abroad will participate in Gold Rising. The eight-week pro- gram, which concludes with a grad- uation ceremony on Aug. 7, offers participants networking opportuni- ties with Academy members and industry professionals, a variety of panel discussions on every aspect of filmmaking and career preparation sessions. The program also has a produc- tion track with online technical workshops and masterclasses for students interested in cinematogra- phy, costume design, film editing, 20 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News LA Phil unveils plans for upcoming season Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Chad Smith, CEO of the LA Phil, have announced the 2021/22 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, signaling the resump- tion of live concerts at the venue after a 19-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming season includes the multi-year Pan-American Music Initiative curated this season by composer Gabriela Ortiz; the photo courtesy of Holocaust Museum Los Angeles “Power to the People!” festival Holocaust survivor Edith Frankie, shown with family members, will organized by Dudamel and Creative participate in a discussion on June 24 sponsored by Holocaust Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock; a Museum Los Angeles. multi-genre Gen X festival paying tribute to the generation (1965- photo courtesy of the LA Phil 1980) that gave rise to hip-hop, the The Walt Disney Concert Hall will be filled with music this fall during the riot grrrl movement, indie film and return of live concerts by the LA Phil. new concert music; “Reel Change: Museum observes inaugural The New Era of Film Music” cele- brating the wide-ranging influences audiences and artists. Whether expe- with ballet and film scores by of film music’s new generation of riencing the overpowering message Ginastera, Villa-Lobos and Holocaust Survivor Day voices; a staged production of of freedom in Beethoven’s ‘Fidelio,’ Revueltas, and the season-capping Holocaust Museum Los This virtual program will take Beethoven’s “Fidelio” conducted by moving to the rhythms of Ginastera, “Power to the People!” festival Angeles, the first survivor-found- place on June 24, at 11 a.m., via Dudamel; and the premieres of two Villa-Lobos and Revueltas in the including the LA Phil commission ed and oldest Holocaust museum Zoom. To register, visit dozen works commissioned by the Pan-American Music Initiative or of a new work for orchestra by in the United States, will unite us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis- LA Phil. feeling the passionate urgency of Angélica Negrón along with with organizations around the ter/WN_HUYPCzJOQJyzCb8Jp Other highlights include four con- change in ‘Power to the People!,’ William Grant Still’s Symphony No. world in recognition of the first ESwpQ. certs led by Thomas Wilkins, princi- this season is about coming together 1, “Afro-American.” Holocaust Survivor Day on Holocaust Survivor Day was pal conductor of the Hollywood and once again sharing the beauty of “While Gustavo and the orchestra Thursday, June 24. conceived by Michael Bowl Orchestra, celebrating the life with each other.” have continued to connect with Holocaust Survivor Day will Berenbaum, noted Holocaust orchestral music of Duke Ellington. The 2021/22 season kicks off on audiences online and at the be observed annually on June 26, scholar and director of the Sigi Continuing a commitment to free Saturday, Oct. 9, with the LA Phil’s Hollywood Bowl, their return to the but since that date is on a Ziering Institute at the American digital content, Sound/Stage season annual celebratory fundraiser. Walt Disney Concert Hall stage is a Saturday in 2021, this year’s Jewish University, and Jonathan three, an online series of concerts, Dudamel will lead the orchestra in a special kind of homecoming, added observance will be held June 24. Ornstein, executive director of will feature nine episodes highlight- homecoming-themed program Smith who serves as the LA Phil’s Spearheaded by Jewish JCC Krakow. ing programming during the season, including the world premiere of an David C. Bohnett chief executive Community Centre of Krakow, The date of June 26 was select- with further details to be announced. LA Phil commissioned work for officer chairman. “It’s a moment Holocaust Survivor Day unites ed in recognition of Auschwitz “Over this past year, the pandemic orchestra by Ortiz. we’ve been waiting for since the Holocaust Museum Los Angeles survivor Marian Turski’s birth- has isolated us from one another, Dudamel will conduct many pro- start of the pandemic, and Gustavo with the World Jewish Congress, day. Turski is a historian and jour- and so as we celebrate our return to grams including Schoenberg’s has put together an extraordinary USC Shoah Foundation, nalist and is considered the moral Walt Disney Concert Hall, we want “Transfigured Night” and Strauss’ lineup of programs that invite us to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial conscience of Poland’s Jewish to remember all that unites us and all “Death and Transfiguration,” the return to live music and to one Foundation, Ronald S. Lauder community. that is best in us,” Dudamel said. world premiere of Thomas Adès’ another.” Foundation and Museum of “One of the main missions of “This season, we will blend different “Dante,” two world premieres by Sales of season subscription series Jewish Heritage. our museum is to honor the sur- musical traditions, bridge geograph- Ortiz, programs for the Pan- tickets have opened and single tick- In honor of Holocaust Survivor vivors,” said Beth Kean, CEO of ical borders and build new connec- American Music Initiative pairing ets will go on sale on Sept. 1. For Day, Holocaust Museum Los Holocaust Museum Los Angeles. tions among cultures, communities, Stravinsky’s major ballet scores information, visit laphil.org. Angeles will present a program “They represent the best of the featuring Harry Davids, Lya human spirit, and there is so Frank and Edith Frankie, mem- much we can learn from them. It bers of the museum’s survivor is fitting to honor them with a day community. They will share their of recognition.” Book chronicles remarkable stories of survival as For information, visit holo- well as what motivates them to caustmuseumla.org/event- continue to speak out against big- details/holocaust-survivor-talk- struggles of otry, hatred and antisemitism. holocaust-survivor-day. LGBTQ couple Vicky Berck and her wife Joan Denson, residents of Belmont Park La Brea resident’s show earns Village Senior Living in Westwood, are encouraging people to read Denson’s “Except for One Little place in SeriesFest competition Problem: Memoir of a Life in Park La Brea resident Michele Hiding,” in observance of Pride Palermo’s comedic drama “Middle Month. of Nowhere” will be featured in the The book chronicles the couple’s award-winning SeriesFest Season 7 50-year journey to finally being competition from June 24 through able to live openly as a couple. July 11 in Denver, Colorado. After falling in love in 1970, it was Palermo also serves as executive not until 2001, when Denson producer with producers Larry revealed her relationship to her Gilbert and Lolly Howe. Featuring family, that they were able to share a diverse, multi-generational their story. ensemble, the female-driven half The memoir is a story of a girl- hour dramedy highlights strong next-door who faces her homosex- female characters and examines uality and finds herself unwelcome mid-life issues. As middle child in her surroundings. A child during Lisa navigates a faltering marriage, photo courtesy of Michele Palermo World War II, the author came of her immigrant parents’ frailties and Writer and director Michele age reading the “Diary of Anne foibles, and her brothers’ competi- Palermo focuses on the dilemmas Frank.” Denson later became tion for the top spot in the family. of middle age in “Middle of friends with Frank’s father and vis-

The public can view the program Nowhere.” ited Anne’s annex, where she found online. a hidden piece of herself. Starring Elena Wohl as Lisa, By early adulthood in the 1950s, Mark Damon Espinoza as her hus- heart,” Palermo said. “Somewhere Denson had a husband and chil- band Bill, Richard Milanesi as her between 40 and 65, there comes a dren, but something was missing. father Aldo and veteran stage moment when the years we’ve The author recounts the struggles, actress Lisa Goodman as her moth- lived meet the years we have left. joys and humor of growing up as a er Ella, the show offers an intimate- That moment is staggering. It’s lesbian in an era of repression. ly honest exploration of middle age, painful, it’s enlightening. And it’s The book is available via with an illuminating take on family also pretty damn funny.” Amazon. For information, visit dynamics and deft humor. For information, visit middle- amazon.com/Except-One-Little- “Middle age is not for the faint of ofnowhere.tv. Problem-Memoir/dp/1569802122. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 21 June 24, 2021

ParkingFrom page 1 lot could be used for shelter Income program backed the homeless, but having it right across the street, it’s not a good by WeHo Mayor Horvath option for us. I’m concerned about From page 1 the safety factor.” Kipp added that Raman and her city residents who are low- million in rental assistance to staff did not reach out to the school income (living at 200% or below almost 600 households since regarding their concerns about the the federal poverty level), 65 March 2020. “We definitely see lot at 728 S. Cochran Ave. until years of age or older and mem- the need to support our most vul- after the motion had been intro- bers of the LGBTQ community. nerable residents.” duced. Kahn-Epstein said the project Since January, city staff have “I told [Raman] that she needs to would provide individuals with researched ongoing guaranteed meet with the school community, an “income floor” through regu- income pilot projects and attend- the neighbors and the [Miracle Mile lar, unconditional cash pay- ed information sessions by guar- Residential Association] to hear the ments. The pilot would be the anteed income experts, accord- voices of concern before they do the first to specifically assist ing to a staff report. That feasibility study, but she is moving LGBTQ residents and the elder- research will continue, Kahn- forward … I can’t believe that she ly. Epstein said. doesn’t consult with her con- Staff has proposed raising “We’re in the preliminary stituents before she initiates a photo by Cameron Kiszla $450,000 to provide 25 resi- stages and about to dive into the motion, but she doesn’t,” Kipp Cathedral Chapel School is worried about the potential loss of a city- dents with $1,000 payments for details,” she added. wrote in an email to the school’s owned parking lot near the school. 18 months. The city is looking According to the staff report, board members. for funding through philan- approximately 15 guaranteed Greg Goldin, president of the thropic efforts alongside MGI, income pilot projects have been MMRA, said his organization also and I think what we will end up councilwoman’s office. Southern California developed in California. That was not contacted by Raman or her doing is following their lead “We encourage community Grantmakers and others, figure includes programs in office before the motion was intro- because they’re going to be the members to continue to share what according to a staff report. both the city and county of Los duced, and “we feel very strongly most directly affected,” Goldin they would like to see as a part of “We’re working very closely Angeles. The West Hollywood that it’s important to have commu- said. this important endeavor to bring with them on funding sources iteration, which comes at no nity input at the ground level.” Raman was not made available housing affordability to our neigh- [and] the criteria for the actual cost to the city, was originally “It’s disappointing that an office for an interview, but a statement borhoods,” the statement read. pilot evaluation components,” initiated by Mayor Lindsey that makes very high claims for its provided by Raman’s office contra- Goldin said that the loss of park- Kahn-Epstein said. Horvath. democratic principles doesn’t reach dicted Kipp’s assertion that the ing if housing were to be built could She added that Gov. Gavin “Mayors for a Guaranteed out to people who live and work in school was not contacted prior to negatively affect the neighborhood. Newsom has included $35 mil- Income share the goal of mak- the neighborhood,” Goldin said. the June 15 motion. The statement “It may seem somewhat prosaic lion in funds for guaranteed ing sure those who are most “That’s troubling to us. We would said that “prior to the introduction to say this, but there’s a tradeoff income pilot projects in his vulnerable are taken care of,” like to have a good working rela- of this motion, our office conducted that’s being proposed here,” Goldin revised budget. Horvath said in January’s tionship with the councilwoman, initial outreach to local leaders from said. “Parking is at a premium. Kahn-Epstein said approxi- meeting. “It’s not a new idea, but she doesn’t talk to us before she multiple community organizations Businesses in the neighborhood mately 40% of Americans could but it’s received renewed focus does things. That’s not a good sign.” and Cathedral Chapel School as the suffer from lack of parking. So nat- not afford a $400 emergency, in light of a lot of racial and Goldin said the project is “on our beginning of a conversation and urally, there is a concern if [the even before the pandemic. economic injustice that have radar,” but the organization has not process to gather feedback.” The parking spaces] are taken off the COVID has made that situation become top of mind. We think yet taken a stance on it. statement added that constituents map. That can affect the small busi- worse nationally and locally, she that this is a great way to help “We naturally share the concerns can register at bit.ly/psh-interest to nesses we want to survive.” said. protect people and give them that the principal at Cathedral set up tours of potential permanent The statement pointed out that “We have seen a similar situa- the resources and support they Chapel has raised about the project, supportive housing sites with the the parking lot is “particularly tion in West Hollywood,” Kahn- need to keep them in place, attractive for affordable or perma- Epstein said, adding that the city especially during this tough nent supportive housing because it has distributed more than $1.5 economic time.” is walking distance to transit via the Metro Rapid/local buses and the LADWP board leads on equity future Metro D Line, accessible to As the one-year anniversary of Garcetti said. “Equity isn’t just a jobs and located in a residential Mayor Eric Garcetti’s executive value you inject in a policy or a neighborhood where individuals directive to city departments to program – it’s a prism through and families in need can thrive.” O’Farrell gearing up for take concrete actions to promote which we refract every single “We recognize that there is a con- racial equity in city government one of our decisions. I’m proud cern over available parking, and our approaches, LADWP is report- to see LADWP has taken this office will work to ensure each Fromone page final 3 term on council ing that it has made significant executive directive to heart and parking space is replaced one-to- progress on multiple initiatives to set an example for utilities across one,” the statement said. “Issues advance racial equity. the country to follow.” such as security and safety will also manently installed in the middle of “The 13th District is the heart of Garcetti’s directive to city “The department’s work be thoroughly analyzed and Hollywood Boulevard west of the city and the heart of my life, and departments, Executive around racial equity since Mayor required to be adequately addressed Highland Avenue to mark the his- I am grateful for all the relation- Directive 27, followed unprece- Garcetti issued Executive should any proposal move for- toric march. ships I’ve built during my time in dented worldwide calls for social Directive 27 has been nothing ward.” O’Farrell added that he he hopes office,” O’Farrell said. “I look for- justice and an end to institutional short of breathtaking, and it’s Kipp said those replacement to continue meeting with con- ward to continuing our progress, racism following the murder of something that I am very proud parking spaces are likely to be in a stituents during the coming months growing our diverse coalition and George Floyd by Minneapolis of,” McClain-Hill said. “I have to subterranean parking lot, which her leading up to the primary election furthering my service to the won- police officer Derek Chauvin. give full credit for this effort to staff and parents would likely not on June 7, 2022. derful people of the 13th District.” Over the past year, under the the hundreds of thousands of feel safe using. leadership of board President people who took to the streets all “Who will feel comfortable Cynthia McClain-Hill, the L.A. over the country during the social going down to their car in some Board of Water and Power justice protests of 2020. It really kind of subterranean facility,” Kipp Commissioners has guided lit a fire under everyone, and it lit asked. Public Works earns honors LADWP in taking action to pro- a fire under me to advance a The statement from Raman’s mote racial equity. The initiatives comprehensive strategy to office also noted that “any next include completing a compre- address racial equity at the steps” depend on “the findings of from engineering society hensive racial equity action plan nation’s largest city-owned utili- the City Administrative Officer’s The Los Angeles Department Outstanding Geotechnical with significant, meaningful rec- ty.” feasibility study requested in the of Public Works was honored Engineering Project, and the ommendations to improve the Executive Directive 27 created motion, which examines the possi- by the Metropolitan Los Robertson Recreation Center for department; launching a work- a city of Los Angeles Racial bility of developing on these lots.” Angeles Branch of the Outstanding Parks and force development initiative that Equity Task Force, including “Should the feasibility study con- American Society of Civil Recreation Project. creates good paying jobs and representatives from every firm building affordable housing or Engineers for six projects at “We want to thank the career opportunities for histori- department, to provide feedback PSH is possible, we will proceed their 2021 awards ceremony Metropolitan Los Angeles cally disadvantaged communi- on these efforts, identify addi- with requesting proposals from held virtually. Branch of the American Society ties; and spearheading LA100 tional goals and form working developers and co-creating the plan Recognized by ASCE were the of Civil Engineers for recogniz- Equity Strategies – a comprehen- groups to help advance diversity of what the development on the North Atwater Bridge for ing Public Works and partner sive study that builds on the in public service. Through the sites will actually look like with Outstanding Bridge Project, the agencies on these important LA100 renewable energy study mayor’s executive directive, the extensive community input,” the San Fernando Valley Green projects,” Board of Public completed earlier this year to city has also undertaken a study statement said. Streets Project for Outstanding Works President Greg Good ensure all Angelenos, especially of racial disparities in city hiring, Kipp said she’s worried that by Roadway and Highway Project, said. “As you can see from the residents in communities of promotion and contracting to that point, the decision will already the Fifth Street/Sixth Street variety of projects, the women color, benefit from a just transi- gain a deeper understanding of have been made. Improvement Project for and men of Public Works play tion to 100% renewable energy. the impacts of these inequities “I’m really concerned that once Bikeways and Trails Award, the an integral role in enhancing the “As a city, we have to translate and inform the city’s ability to set they have the feasibility study and CD11 Bridge Home Project quality of life for many the ideal of environmental justice policy priorities. they think it’s a good possibility, (Sunset) for Outstanding Angelenos.” into action, and that work starts For information, visit that it will be too late to share what Community Project, Potrero For information, visit dpw.lac- with our own government,” ladwp.com. our concerns are,” Kipp said. Canyon Park Grading for ity.org. 22 June 24, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

FromJanitor page 1 was known for advocacy work did not return requests for com- ment. When he couldn’t get in the at Park La Brea since March 2018, ment. The complex is gated and unit, the suspect found Mejia, 50, she added. visitors must pass through security working nearby and tried to force Valles said Mejia immigrated checkpoints and be let inside by him to give him keys to the apart- from El Salvador during the 1980s guards. Security patrols the com- ment, Valles said. A confrontation and had worked as a janitor for plex 24 hours. ensued and Mejia was stabbed, she decades. He had recently bought a Alejandra Valles, a member of said. His body was found in a stair- house in South Los Angeles, where the SEIU United Service Workers well in the building, according to he lived with his wife and three sons. West Union and a friend of the the Los Angeles County Office of Valles said Mejia was also a Mejia family, has established a Medical Examiner-Coroner. member of Justice for Janitors, an photo courtesy of Alejandra Valles GoFundMe account to help Mejia’s Valles said Mejia was a fellow organization that fights for better A GoFundMe account has been established for Jose Tomas Mejia, a wife and three teenage sons. member of the SEIU United rights and working conditions for janitor who was murdered at Park La Brea on June 16. Valles said based on information Service Workers West Union and maintenance employees. Mejia had conveyed to Mejia’s family by worked for Able Services, with previously taken part in rallies for often targeted for robberies and upset by the crime. A card with police, the suspect was involved in whom Park La Brea contracts for safer working conditions, she said. sexual assaults because they fre- messages paying tribute to Mejia a domestic violence incident with janitorial services. Mejia had been Valles added that janitors, maids quently work alone, and Mejia has been placed near the tower. an individual living in the apart- assigned by Able Services to work and other maintenance workers are helped disseminate information to “He was a hero. He died trying to others about protecting themselves. protect someone else. It’s just trag- “It’s ironic and unfortunate ic,” Valles said. “We raised enough because Tomas was an advocate for money for the funeral, but we hope Magazine documents pandemic through art other janitors, was a peer-to-peer more people will help. We are try- From page 1 counselor in the janitorial industry. ing to help the family stay in their He had received training in self- home.” something, if not isolation, then students. There are four candi- in general.” defense and how to intervene in sit- To donate to the GoFundMe something a little less cheery, a lit- dates for the next editor in chief, Kate Lewis, a rising senior, uations of sexual violence and account, visit tle more down, which is fine. But “all of whom have editorial expe- contributed poems to the second domestic violence,” Valles said. gf.me/v/c/pxd/4mk2qt-please-help- you could definitely see the pan- rience,” Lanzer pointed out. edition of the BHHS Literary “Ironically, he died after being the-family-of-tomas-mejia. The demic coming through in the “It’s kind of mixed feelings, Magazine and plans to work on inadvertently wrapped up in a LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide themes of this magazine.” because on the one hand, I’m real- next year’s edition as well. Lewis domestic violence incident. That Unit is investigating the crime. The new issue also featured ly excited that it does have a said it’s “a great honor and kind of was very heartbreaking for me.” Anyone with further information is original photography, including future, but on the other hand, it’s scary” to be in charge of carrying Valles said many residents of urged to call detectives at (213)382- cover art by Nathaniel Gamboa, almost like leaving behind your on the legacy of the magazine, but Tower 33 knew Mejia and were 9470. whose photo of his brother, child,” Lanzer said. “I spent so she hopes to put into practice Andrew Gamboa, sporting a coat much time on the magazine that to some of the writing, editing and and tie with bare feet in front of a leave it behind is kind of rough. I leadership skills she picked up computer, encapsulated a pan- have so many emotions and hard working on this year’s edition. demic experience common to work and memories with that The magazine is “a safe space” many people working or studying magazine, so it’s great to see that for BHHS students looking to at home. it’s going to continue, but it’s sad share their writing, and that’s an “He was all dressed up, and I that I’m not going to be part of it.” aspect she plans to emphasize loved the irony of his bare feet,” Wolf said he was happy to offer next year. Nathaniel Gamboa said. “It just younger students “a great oppor- “Brainstorming and coming up looked nice. That’s how I kind of tunity” for teens to express them- with ideas and collaborating is choose what photos to take and selves creatively. really important,” Lewis said. “I what to shoot. Him being in that “It’s definitely an amazing feel- hope I can carry that on and [other natural state, I felt a lot of people ing that there are going to be peo- students] can be comfortable with could relate to it. Plus, it was ple who are going to take this for- their writing. Just because you’re framed well and had lighting in ward,” he said. “I think we have young doesn’t mean you don’t that situation.” some underclassmen who are have a voice or don’t have some- Now that the second issue is going to be leading the magazine thing to add.” out, Lanzer and the other graduat- next year and provide people a To view the magazine, visit ed seniors are looking to pass voice, to put their ideas on some- thebhhsmagazine.wordpress.com/ down the publication to younger thing. It’s just a great opportunity current-issue.

photo courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce ‘Team Trees’ collaboration named finalist in LA2050 Assemblyman Richard Bloom addressed the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce virtually on June 23. The City Plants / LA City “team trees” collaboration has been select- ed as a finalist in the MyLA2050 Grants Challenge and is in the run- ning to receive up to $100,000 to make Los Angeles. the “best place Hollywood chamber virtual to live” in support of the collabora- tive efforts at the Commonwealth event features state officials Nursery. From page 7 The Commonwealth Nursery is a historic city tree and plant nursery in ment has to help localities with their move projects forward,” Bloom Griffith Park. At the height of its efforts, but he believes the state said. production in the 1930s, it provided should step in on issues like hous- On other issues, however, over 1 million plants and trees annu- ing “when we’re not getting the job progress is being made, Bloom ally for city projects, but it has been photo by Cameron Kiszla done locally.” He noted that “the said. He cited forward momentum largely unused as a nursery space Commonwealth Nursery in Griffith Park produced more than 1 million housing affordability crisis contin- with anti-hate-crime legislation and since the 1970s. Commonwealth plants and trees annually for L.A. at its height. ues,” hindering progress on com- with reforms at the Unemployment Nursery is now the subject of a batting homelessness, and progress Development Department as exam- unique partnership that includes Maintenance and Operation divi- ing tree canopy cover in under- needs to be made, but the state ples of success. City Plants, the Department of sion, which are good-paying green served communities,” said Rachel should not overstep its bounds. “There is light at the end of the Water and Power, Los Angeles jobs with growth potential for the Malarich, Los Angeles city forest “We need to be conscientious tunnel,” Bloom said. Department of Recreation and Parks future. Along with RAP, LACC has officer. here in Sacramento that we do not Department, L.A. Parks Foundation, a nursery manager and corps mem- “Gaining the resources to rein- undermine the local control in our Los Angeles Conservation Corps, bers that are currently maintaining vigorate the Commonwealth local communities … We need to Answers From Page 23 the L.A. Department of Public the small nursery space. Funding Nursery would not only be great for try at all times to try to find the right Works and others who are working from the LA2050 grant would help urban cooling in our city, but it balance there,” Bloom said. together in an attempt to revive this City Plants develop the curriculum would also allow us to use this Bloom said part of that state- hidden gem. and add to the number of corps unique site to further city goals for level help will be for California to This project, “From Little Seeds members trained as well as support job development and equal access build the government apparatus to Grow Mighty Trees,” would estab- the budding tree nursery with core to job opportunities in a green most effectively distribute federal lish the site as a tree nursery once infrastructure. growth industry like urban aid coming from Washington, D.C. again to provide more resilience for “By providing a consistent forestry,” added Rachel O’Leary, “There is so much money com- the city’s urban forest, including source of new trees and seed stock, program director for CityPlants. ing into the state right now that we seeds for future trees and plants on something that is sometimes very Voting is open through June 28 to have to figure out how to scale up public and private land throughout elusive, this project would help Los anyone in the U.S. over the age of 14. so we can actually spend the money Los Angeles. 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