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Volume 30 No. 3 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities January 16, 2020 CD4 candidates debate ‘This world has a little less luster’ n Fallen West issues, sans incumbent Hollywood sheriff’s n Ryu spokesman claims forum hosts were biased detective remembered for helping others BY EDWIN FOLVEN included candidates Sarah Kate Levy and Nithya Raman. Ryu’s BY EDWIN FOLVEN Two candidates for the upcoming campaign spokesman Daniel Eyal election in the Los Angeles City said the councilman did not attend Personnel at the West Council’s 4th District came togeth- because he did not believe the Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and er for a forum at the Greenway forum would be impartial. members of the community are Court Theater on Jan. 13, but the Eyal cited an article published on mourning the death of Det. Amber third candidate in the race was con- Streetsblog LA in which Mid City Leist, 41, who was struck by a spicuously absent: incumbent West Transportation Committee vehicle and killed while off duty David Ryu. chairman Michael Schneider, who on Jan. 12 after helping an elderly The forum was held by the Mid woman who had fallen in the photo by Edwin Folven City West Community Council and See Challengers page 25 street in Valley Village. West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Capt. Edward Ramirez embraced Ellen Flags were flown at half-staff at the sheriff’s station and West Rose Leist, Det. Amber Leist’s mother, at the station on Monday. Also Hollywood government buildings present were Lt. Nancy McGauley and Leist’s sister, Heather Ashor. on Jan. 13, and flowers and can- dles commemorated Leist, who West Hollywood, we are an at a stoplight at the intersection of served at the station for the past incredibly close station, and Whitsett Avenue and Riverside five years. West Hollywood Amber was one of our team,” Drive on the afternoon of Jan. 12 Sheriff’s Station Capt. Edward Ramirez said. “She had every- when she saw an elderly couple Ramirez remembered Leist for her body’s best interest in mind. She crossing the street, Ramirez said. vivacious personality and willing- was just this healthy, wholesome, When the woman fell while in the ness to help anyone. He said the caring, charismatic individual. crosswalk, Leist put her vehicle in loss has saddened everyone at the Suffice it to say that this world has park, got out and ran over to help, station, and Leist is sorely missed. a little less luster without Amber. he added. “This has had a tremendous It has been devastating for what is Leist and the woman’s husband photos by Edwin Folven affect on my personnel. We are a an incredibly close family.” Nithya Raman Sarah Kate Levy small station here in the city of Leist was in a turn lane waiting See Detective page 26 Log Cabin could face knockdown Paley Center future in n WeHo, Beverly Hills deliberate over building, Beverly Hills still uncertain n Organization Council meeting. which hosts recovery “The Paley Center is a tremen- programs announces lineup for dous asset to the Beverly Hills PaleyFest L.A. community,” Sterling added. BY MORGAN KEITH The Paley Center, which BY CAMERON KISZLA focuses on “the cultural, creative Home to some of the area’s earli- and social significance of televi- est Alcoholics Anonymous meet- The Paley Center announced sion, radio and emerging plat- ings, the future of the nearly centu- its plans to move out of its forms” to examine “the intersec- ry-old Log Cabin, located in West Beverly Hills building last tions between media and soci- Hollywood but owned by the city month, but the saga may not be ety,” according to its website, of Beverly Hills, is up in the air. over quite yet. opened its Beverly Hills location After a notice was posted by the Beverly Hills spokesman Keith at 465 N. Beverly Drive in 1996. city of Beverly Hills to vacate the Sterling said in an email that the However, the land beneath the premises for demolition, discus- city has been in touch with repre- center’s Leonard H. Goldenson sions began with the city of West sentatives from the Paley Center, Building was owned by a group Hollywood to determine a shared photo by Morgan Keith and the group’s relocation is of family trusts, according to a approach to the current uses of the Located at 621 N. Robertson Blvd., the Log Cabin serves as a hub for expected to be a topic of discus- Log Cabin located at 621 N. alcohol and drug recovery meetings. sion during the Jan. 28 City See New page 26 Robertson Blvd. The property has been owned by lease had expired in 1977 and that it The cabin is currently used by 29 Beverly Hills since the 1930s, must remove all buildings, different 12-step drug and alcohol decades before West Hollywood improvements and landscaping by recovery programs for weekly became a city. To demolish the March 31 and leave the premises meetings, Duran said. building, Beverly Hills would have “free of all foundations and debris.” “People, when they have addic- to obtain a demolition permit from In response, Lions Club tion, they have concerns about the West Hollywood Planning President Gyula Kangiszer sent a where they can go. This is a safe Commission. response letter on Jan. 14 asking the space for them,” Kangiszer said. According to West Hollywood city of Beverly Hills to rescind the Duran, who has attended Sunday City Councilman John Duran, the notice. Kangiszer previously morning meetings at the cabin for Lions Club has operated the Log attempted to get the Log Cabin des- over 20 years, is one of thousands Cabin since the 1940s. A Jan. 10 ignated as a historic-cultural monu- of people who rely on the space for letter from the city Beverly Hills to ment, but only the landowner, not photo © Grant Mudford/courtesy of the Paley Center for Media the Lions Club said that the club’s the building owner, can apply. See Cities page 26 The Paley Center will move from Beverly Hills in a few months. 2 January 16, 2020 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Camerata Pacifica unexpectedly with her young boy-toy ‘Creation’ Spike, the family is launched into a rol- Classical music fans are invited to a licking weekend of one-upmanship and Playwright J. Holtham’s production performance by Camerata Pacifica on exposed nerves. Auditions are open for “Creation” will be staged on Saturday, Thursday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m., in the Vanya, Sonia, Masha, Spike, Nina and Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19, from 8 to Colburn School’s Zipper Hall. The per- Cassandra. Prospective cast members 10 p.m. at the Broadwater Theatre in formance is part of the “Why are asked to arrive within the first hour Hollywood. The play is about a group Beethoven?” series and will include the of auditions and bring a headshot and of creative-types who hunker down in a composer’s Octet in E Flat Major and resume. The play runs from March 13 room to create something important. Quintet for Oboe, Three French Horns through April 18 at the at the Stories and debates occur and accusa- and Bassoon, as well as Nielsen’s Wind Westchester Playhouse. 8301 Hindry tions fly as loyalties are tested, illustrat- Quintet and Dvorak’s D Minor Ave. kentwoodplayers.org. ing that “creation” is a messy endeavor. Serenade. Tickets are $58. 200 S. Grand Tickets are $10. 1078 Lillian Way. Ave. cameratapacifica.org. eventbrite.com/e/creation-by-j- holtham-tickets-87909107507. Musical comedy Actors’ Gang Sing-a-long with “All Join In!”, a musi- cal comedy running from Saturday, Jan. Holocaust Theater 18, through Sunday, April 5, at the Santa Monica Playhouse. Originally Actors’ Gang Theater continues its survivor talk commissioned to celebrate the 50th 2019-20 season with a workshop pro- Holocaust survivor Martha Sternbach anniversary of the Santa Monica duction of Fritz Lang’s “M,” running will speak about her experiences on Playhouse Family Theatre Musical from Thursday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Matinee series, “All Join In!” allows Sunday, Jan. 19. Originally written by Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. audiences to join Cinderella on a fun Lang and Thea von Harbou, and adapt- Sternbach was born in 1925 in and uplifting adventure with her fairy- ed and directed by Tess Vidal, the pro- Hungary. She enjoyed a peaceful life tale friends. The play written by Evelyn duction tells a cautionary tale of with her family until Nazi Germany Rudie and Chris DeCarlo stars Tiffany dystopia in which the law becomes law- invaded in 1944. Within a few months, Haile, Taylor Korsak, Ashley less and the line between those who are her family was Kowalski, Mei Tam and Graham being protected and those who are forced to live in a Silbert. Showtimes are 12:30 p.m., being oppressed is blurred. Tickets are ghetto and later Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Adult tickets $25. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday sent to Auschwitz- are $15; $12.50 for children 12 and through Saturday. 9070 Venice Blvd. Birkenau camp. under. 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. (310)838-4264, theactorsgang.com. Sternbach was photo by Raj Naik (310)394-9779 ext. 2, santamoni- The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage presents the return of four-time selected by the caplayhouse.com. Nazis to work in a Grammy Award-winning bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke for an evening of Miwa Matreyek’s munitions factory jazz fusion on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Clarke has attained living Classic film and was later liberated by the British. ‘Infinitely Yours’ legend status during his more than 40-year career. A virtuoso on the After the war, she returned to Hungary Classic film fans won’t want to miss a Miwa Matreyek performs in a show acoustic and electric bass, he will be joined by a band of all-star musi- and learned her immediate family had screening of “Salt of the Earth” (1954) titled “Infinitely Yours,” running from cians along with the Lyris Quartet. Clark’s band features Cameron all perished. Sternbah emigrated to on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Thursday, Jan. 16, Graves on keys, Evan Garr on violin, Sadar Nader on tablas and New York and has lived in California Autry Museum of the American West’s through Saturday, since 2016. A Q&A session follows the Jeremiah Collier on drums. Tickets start at $79. 1310 11th St., Santa Wells Fargo Theater. Blacklisted by the Jan. 18, at 8:30 discussion. 100 S. The Grove Dr. Monica. (310)434-3200, thebroadstage.org. Hollywood establishment for its depic- p.m. at REDCAT. (323)651-3704, lamoth.org. tion of labor activism, the film was The performance is inspired by the true story of a strike in a dream-like medi- gen that alters his perception of the in stock and bond markets is almost New Mexico and featured actual min- Japanese film tation on climate world. Showtimes vary; see schedule. guaranteed. The presentation will be ers and their families. Dr. Ana Elizabeth catastrophe. Music Fans of Japanese cinema are invited to Admission is $16. 6464 Sunset Blvd. followed by a second forum with Rosas, of the University of California, for “Infinitely a Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (323)924-1644, arenascreen.com. Marvin Appel, president of Signalert Irvine, will also lead a discussion on Yours” was composed, recorded and screening of “Perfect Revolution” on Asset Management, on “High Income mid-20th-century Latinx labor activism performed by Morgan Sorne, also Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. The in Turbulent Times.” The Los Angeles in U.S. mining towns and the role of known professionally as Sorne, who romantic film by Jumpei Matsumoto is Financial forums Chapter of the American Association women as community advocates and will accompany Matreyek during the based on the true story of activist, of Individual Investors is holding the laborers in the mining economy. shows. Tickets are $22. 631 W. Second Attend a presentation titled “The Yoshihiko Kumashino, who raises event. Advance tickets are $15; $18 at Screening is free with $14 museum St. redcat.org/event/miwa-matreyek- Economy, the Markets and the awareness about the sexuality of dis- Election: A Volatile Year Ahead” on the door. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. admission. 4700 Western Heritage Way. abled people through lectures and infinitely-yours. Saturday, Jan. 18, at 9 a.m. at the (310)440-4500, aaii.com/localchap- (323)667-2000, theautry.org. events. The film will be shown in

Skirball Cultural Center. Financial ters. English and Japanese with English sub- Bead and writer and columnist Tom Petruno will titles. Admission is free. 5700 Wilshire cover topics such as the unlikely possi- Lea DeLaria Blvd., Ste. 100. jflalc.org. design show bility of a recession and what it means Kentwood Players UCLA’s Center for the Art of for profits, the stock market’s near- Performance pre- People interested in handcrafted jewel- term outlook and why higher volatility auditions sents “Lea DeLaria French guitarist ry are invited to the Pasadena Bead and Players Kentwood Players is holding Live In Concert” Design Show running from Friday, Jan. auditions for its upcoming production on Saturday, Jan. Biréli Lagrène 17, through of the comedy “Vanya and Sonia and 18, at 8 p.m. at the Theatre Raymond Kabbaz welcomes Sunday, Jan. 19, at Masha and Spike” on Saturday, Jan. 18, Theatre at Ace guitarist Biréli Lagrène performing on the Hilton from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. Hotel. DeLaria, Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Pasadena. The Founded 1946 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. Christopher also known as “Big Lagrène, of Alsace, France, is consid- show includes Durang’s comedy is set in rural Boo,” will perform ered one of the world’s premiere practi- works by tradition- 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Pennsylvania where Vanya and his a variety of songs including numbers tioners of gypsy jazz. He will perform al and contempo- SUITE 330 adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in from her latest album “House of David: with saxophonist Frank Wolf and double rary bead artists, P.O. BOX 36036 the farmhouse where they grew up and delaria+bowie=jazz.” Tickets start at bass player William Branard. Adult tick- handcrafters and LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 cared for their elderly parents. When $28. 929 S. Broadway. (310)825-2101, ets are $40; $25 for students. 10361 W. tradespeople, as well as young artisans (323)933-5518 their movie star sister, Masha, arrives cap.ucla.edu, Pico Blvd. (310)286-0553, trk.us.com. and emerging artists. The event also BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: features workshops on mixed media 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B and jewelry making techniques. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Advanced tickets are $8; $10 at the WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM door. 168 S. Los Robles Ave. beadand- design.com. Michael Villalpando PUBLISHER Arena Cinelounge Karen Villalpando Arena Cinelounge Sunset is holding EDITOR & PUBLISHER screenings of “Disturbing the Peace,” “The End of Quantum Reality” and Edwin Folven “The Wave” running from Friday, Jan. [email protected] EDITOR 17, through Wednesday, Jan. 23. “Disturbing the Peace” is an action film Cameron Kiszla about a small-town marshal who hasn’t [email protected] carried a gun since a tragic shooting REPORTER when he was with the Texas Rangers and must do battle with a gang of out- Morgan Keith law bikers planning a brazen and vio- [email protected] lent heist. “The End of Quantum REPORTER Reality” follows mathematician, philosopher and physicist Wolfgang Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Smith, who has chosen to prepare a Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg new generation for what he calls “a sin- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS gular moment in history.” “The Wave” is about an opportunistic insurance The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail lawyer who thinks he’s in for the time subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- of his life when he goes out to celebrate pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal an upcoming promotion with his co- advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. worker but ends up taking a hallucino- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 January 16, 2020 Beverly Hills grapples with new voting system n Gold said. “This is set up to fail.” Council was 18 votes, and if a Device shows four In response to concerns, the handful of people aren’t aware of candidates; five running county previously enhanced the someone as a possibility, it could “more” button directing voters to change the results of an election. for City Council this year additional candidates to be featured While Wunderlich would like to more prominently. Still, the city get rid of the “skip” button altogeth- BY MORGAN KEITH said the “more” button is still not as er, L.A. County has said that the obvious as the “skip” button. State Elections Code would need to At a study session on Jan. 9, the “I think this is inherently unfair be amended in order to provide fur- Beverly Hills City Council said it the way that it’s constituted,” ther design enhancements. The will file a lawsuit against California Councilman Robert Wunderlich code is currently being reviewed to Secretary of State Alex Padilla if said. “It’s a clear disadvantage for determine if changes can be made remedies are not made to Los someone to have to take an affirma- to the touch screen, said Huma Angeles County’s new voting sys- tive action to see that someone is Ahmed, city clerk for Beverly Hills. tem prior to municipal elections on listed and to be a possibility to vote “By making it difficult to have all March 3. for.” the choices in front of you, you’re Two council seats currently held defeating the cornerstone of by incumbent council members Lili democracy,” Vice Mayor Lester Bosse and Julian Gold, who “I think this is Friedman said. recused themselves from the item’s inherently unfair Mayor John Mirisch also agreed photo by Morgan Keith discussion, will be up for election. that scrapping the “skip” button Electronically enhanced voting system VSAP will be used in elections Five candidates in total – Bosse, the way that it’s would be a minor tweak rather than across the county starting in March. Gold, Lori Greene Gordon, Robin trying to come up with a completely Rowe and Rabbi Sidney “Simcha” constituted.” new system just months before the in its reservations with VSAP. City In the meantime, both Beverly Green – are vying for a seat, not election. The Secretary of State’s clerks from Whittier, San Gabriel Hills and L.A. County will conduct including write-in candidates. and Agoura Hills have also reached additional outreach through social -Beverly Hills City Councilman office has said this is not feasible, Since Beverly Hills consolidated out to the Secretary of State to media, newspaper ads, e-blasts, Robert Wunderlich according to Mirisch. with Los Angeles County to admin- “I would encourage us to start express concerns with the new vot- voting guides and more in case ister this year’s election process, a legal action because I believe this is ing system. Mirisch instructed city VSAP is not adjusted before the new iPad-like voting system known an unfair election,” Mirisch said. staff to find out if other cities are March 3 elections. The Secretary of as Voting Solutions for All People Wunderlich said that the voting “We can’t sit by idly.” interested in joining in on the poten- State will take public comment on will be used to cast votes and col- margin when he was elected to City Beverly Hills has not been alone tial lawsuit. VSAP through Monday, Jan. 20. lect ballots. The new system will use an elec- tronically enhanced system to cast votes but, as currently designed, can only list up to four candidates on the screen at a time. The voter must press the “more” button to scroll down and see any additional candi- dates. Voters can also press “skip” without reviewing additional candi- dates beyond the initial screen’s view. In the State Elections Code, it is required that all candidates be listed on one page. The city has shared concerns with L.A. County regarding the system’s inability to show more than four candidates at a time on the screen. In the City Council race, Gold will be listed fifth on the ballot and therefore has been relegated to the second screen. “At the very least, if they’re going to leave it the way it is, they should make it so you have to get through all of the candidates listed,” City Council candidate to host comedy night at El Rey

Nithya Raman, who is running for the 4th Council District seat in the March 3 election, is hosting a comedy fundraiser at the El Rey Theatre on Jan. 29. “One of the reasons I’m running for council is to maintain our city’s cultural vibrancy. A big part of that is the entertainment industry, which creates art that is seen and listened to the world over,” Raman said. The show, which begins at 8 p.m., will feature comedians Kate Berlant and Joel Kim Booster as hosts. Performers include Kristen Schaal, Karen Kilgariff, Reggie Watts, Paul F. Tompkins, James Adomian, Dave Anthony, Guy Branum and Ike Barinholtz. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27, plus a $4.50 processing fee. The El Rey Theatre is located at 5515 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- tion, visit nithyaforthecity.com/elrey. 4 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Suspect charged for robbery, Driver sought after Koreatown police pursuit n Passenger’s leg is Lizeth Lomeli said. The vehicle locate him and the only description firing a gun in Beverly Hills sped away and proceeded south on available was he is a younger black severed while attempting Berendo Street past Wilshire or Hispanic man. to jump from vehicle Boulevard. Additional officers provided By edwin folven As the vehicle continued along care for the passenger by applying A 23-year-old man was arrest- By edwin folven the street, a male passenger a tourniquet to stop his bleeding. ed in Beverly Hills on Jan. 11 attempted to exit through the right Paramedics arrived and took the after allegedly robbing a victim Authorities are searching for the passenger door and became tan- victim to a hospital. Kim said on in the 300 block of Canon Drive driver of a stolen vehicle who gled in the seatbelt, said Det. Kim, Tuesday that the man is being and firing a shot while attempting crashed after a brief police pursuit with the Olympic Division. The treated, but his condition was not to escape. in Koreatown on Jan. 13. man was dragged and his body known. The robbery occurred at Officers from the Los Angeles struck a parked vehicle, severing The case is being investigated by approximately 5:35 p.m. when Police Department’s Olympic his leg, Kim added. the LAPD’s Multi-Discipline the suspect allegedly approached Division attempted to stop two The vehicle continued south and Collision Investigation Team, a victim on foot, displayed a men in the stolen vehicle at crashed into multiple parked cars which oversees cases involving firearm and demanded property, approximately 2 a.m. near the near Seventh and Berendo streets. police pursuits in which a collision according to police. The victim intersection of Fifth and Berendo The driver exited the vehicle and occurs. Anyone with information handed over jewelry, and the sus- streets, LAPD spokeswoman fled on foot. Police were unable to should call (213)486-0690. pect ran away. As the victim fled, he allegedly fired a single shot. Nobody was struck by the gun- photo courtesy of BHPD fire and no injuries were report- The BHPD posted a photo of the NFL player faces vandalism charge in Beverly Hills ed, police said. suspect arrested for the robbery Officers arrived and located By edwin folven ly 9 p.m. in the 200 block of North Albanese had no information about the suspect inside a store near the on Jan. 11. His face was Beverly Drive, according to a state- the situation or the events that led location where the robbery obscured in the photograph. A player for the New England ment from the BHPD. He was taken up to the incident. Media reports occurred. The man fled through Patriots was arrested in Beverly into custody for misdemeanor van- indicated Edelman had been with the rear of the store and police said police recovered two guns, Hills on Jan. 11 after he allegedly dalism and released shortly after former Boston Celtics player Paul were unable to immediately one at the scene of the robbery damaged a vehicle by jumping on with a citation. He is scheduled to Pierce and former Patriots team- locate him. A perimeter was and another with the suspect the hood. appear in the Los Angeles County mate Danny Amendola at a restau- established and police conducted when he was taken into custody. Julian Edelman, 33, was taken Superior Court’s Airport Courthouse rant in the area shortly before the an extensive search. Officers Newsom is facing charges of into custody by Beverly Hills Police on April 13, the statement read. incident. No further information found the suspect at approxi- assault with a firearm, second- Department officers at approximate- BHPD spokeswoman Elisabeth was available. mately 8:30 p.m. in an alley that degree robbery and possession of runs behind businesses in the 200 a firearm by an ex-felon. He also block of Canon and Beverly dri- had a no-bail warrant from the ves. Los Angeles Police Department D.A.’s office warns about puppy breeding scams The Beverly Hills Police for a previous arrest for carrying Department identified the sus- a loaded firearm. Anyone with The Los Angeles County District only dogs, cats and rabbits from non-recognized breed, such as a pect as Aaron Christopher information is asked to call the Attorney’s Office is warning the animal shelters or rescue organiza- designer breed, people should get a Newsom, a resident of Los Beverly Hills Police Department public about scams in which perpe- tions. The intention is to make it second opinion about breeding Angeles. Lt. Elisabeth Albanese at (310)550-4951. trators attempt to sell mixed-breed more difficult for perpetrators to from an expert. dogs as purebreds. commit the scams, authorities said. The district attorney’s office also In purebred puppy scams, vic- To determine if a dog is a recog- suggests that people meet sellers tims may find themselves spending nized purebred, people should and the dog in person where the Owner of former rehab facilities hundreds or thousands of dollars on request the registration documents animal is being housed and ask for supposedly purebred dogs that are from a dog registry organization medical records before signing a not what the sellers claim. Last such as the American Kennel Club, contract or paying. pleads no contest to fraud year, a new state law went into Canine Kennel Club or the A video about the scam can be effect requiring pet shops to sell Continental Kennel Club. For a viewed by visiting da.lacounty.gov. The founder of a Los Angeles- The company formerly operated an based drug and alcohol treatment office at 6708 Melrose Ave. in facility pleaded no contest on Jan. 6 Hollywood. to running a $175-million fraudulent The two defendants obtained healthcare billing scheme, the Los multiple health care insurance poli- Angeles County District Attorney’s cies for clients using the individuals’ Office announced. personal information, and falsified Christopher Bathum, 58, entered the clients’ circumstances to obtain the plea to 14 felony counts includ- the policies. The patients were ing seven counts of grand theft, five unaware that policies had been counts of insurance fraud and one issued in their name, Gipson said. count each of identity theft and Bathum and Wallace also billed money laundering. A sentencing for former clients after their treat- hearing was scheduled on Feb. 14 in ment ended. From June 2012 Department 105 of the Foltz through December 2015, Bathum Criminal Justice Center. Bathum and Wallace fraudulently billed an faces 20 years in state prison. estimated $175 million. In most A co-defendant, Kirsten Wallace, instances, bills were sent for ser- was sentenced in 2018 to 11 years in vices never provided. state prison after she pleaded no Approximately $44 million was contest to 46 felony counts related to paid by five insurance companies, the same healthcare billing scheme. the prosecutor added. Deputy District Attorney Shaun Additionally, Bathum was con- Gipson, of the Healthcare Fraud victed last year of 31 felony counts Division, said Bathum owned and for sexually assaulting seven operated Community Recovery of women at his rehab facilities. Los Angeles and other entities in Sentencing in that case also is sched- Southern California and Colorado. uled on Feb. 14. Driver pleads no contest to fatal collision involving texting A 39-year-old woman entered a tenced on Feb. 19, As a result of the no contest plea on Jan. 13 for hit- plea, Valdezinda faces a sentence ting a pedestrian with her vehicle ranging from probation to two while she was allegedly texting and years in state prison, to be deter- driving a year ago, the Los Angeles mined by the California County District Attorney’s Office Department of Corrections. announced. On Jan. 23, 2019, the defendant Rosario Maximilia Valdezinda, was texting while driving on Sixth 39, of East Hollywood, entered the Street, prosecutors said. Her SUV plea to one felony count of vehicu- struck and killed Yong Do Kim, 65, lar manslaughter with gross negli- as he was in a crosswalk at South gence. She is scheduled to be sen- Grand View Street. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 16, 2020 Lawsuit filed against Griffith Park bridge housing n Construction could still begin as early as next month

BY CAMERON KISZLA

A lawsuit filed earlier this month aims to prevent the opening of a bridge housing facility in Griffith Park that would include a 10,800- photo courtesy of Council President Nury Martinez’s Twitter account square-foot tent and 100 beds for The new Los Angeles City Council leadership is President Pro people experiencing homelessness. The lawsuit filed by a group Tempore Joe Buscaino, 15th District, President Nury Martinez, 6th called Friends of Waverly claims District, and Assistant President Pro Tempore David Ryu, 4th District. the project, which is part of Mayor rendering courtesy of the 4th Council District office Eric Garcetti’s A Bridge Home pro- A parking lot on Riverside Drive is planned to become a 100-bed bridge gram that plans to put a bridge Martinez takes over as housing shelter in each of Los housing facility. Angeles’s 15 City Council districts, was illegally approved. “My office has worked to meet tinue, and construction is expected president of City Council Noel Weiss, the attorney repre- with every neighbor who has ques- to begin in February or March. senting Friends of Waverly, tions about this bridge home pro- “We’re having discussions with On Jan. 14, during the first Council’s first Latina president, is declined to comment when reached ject, which has won the support of the city attorneys’ office, but we’re meeting of the Los Angeles City an incredible honor – and reflects by email, but the lawsuit claims the the Los Feliz Neighborhood fully confident in this project and Council led by Council President just how far our city has come. I facility, which is planned for a park- Council, Los Feliz Improvement continuing to move forward as Nury Martinez, 6th District, City look forward to partnering with ing lot at 3210 and 3248 Riverside Association [and] Friends of usual until we hear otherwise,” Councilman David Ryu, 4th Council President Martinez on Drive, violates Griffith J. Griffith’s Griffith Park, among others,” Ryu Pampanin said. District, was named assistant delivering on a working families intention that the land he donated said. Rob Wilcox, spokesman for Los president pro tempore of the City agenda and building a Los for Griffith Park be only used for Ryu spokesman Mark Pampanin Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, Council, the third-highest rank in Angeles that lifts up all its people.” parkland purposes. said this isn’t the first time oppo- said the city attorney’s office will City Council. Ryu, who led a pre- On Twitter, Martinez said as a In addition, the lawsuit claims the nents of housing for people experi- review the complaint, and he sentation for Korean American “child of the working poor,” she City Council’s renewal of its decla- encing homelessness have used declined to comment further. Day during the meeting, is the is “creating a #familiesfirst agen- ration of an emergency shelter crisis procedural grounds in an attempt to The Griffith Park shelter and first Korean American and first da to ensure every child has the was improperly done. Without a prevent the opening of a shelter. other A Bridge Home facilities will Asian American to serve on City opportunity to make the most of valid crisis declaration in place, the “When it comes to the proposed be open for three years. Pampanin Council leadership. our city’s many gifts.” lawsuit alleges, the City Council ille- bridge housing on Riverside Drive, said Ryu’s office is looking into “It is a great privilege to join “Right now, in LA, there are gally bypassed the city’s Planning this project has gone through the how best to use that space once the Council President Nury Martinez families that are doing every- Commission and wrongly ruled the same processes as many other pro- three-year limit is reached, and a and Council President Pro thing right, yet it is not enough,” project exempt from the California jects. We believe every I has been potential option is a senior center Tempore Joe Buscaino in leading Martinez said. “Our #families- Environmental Quality Act. dotted and every T has been for aging Angelenos. this new City Council,” Ryu said. first agenda is a call to action to “[The city of Los Angeles’s] fail- crossed, and we’re hopeful that a “We want to see this underuti- “The history of this moment is not lead, to be courageous and to act ure to abide by its own procedural judge sees it the same way,” lized site become something of lost on me. To be the first Asian with urgency. We want children, and substantive due process guar- Pampanin said. pride and use to the community at American in this leadership role, women and families to be able to antees is both unlawful and a clear Ryu is also pushing for change on large,” Pampanin said. and to serve under our City fulfill their dreams.” abuse of discretion,” the lawsuit a state level regarding CEQA and said. homeless housing. On Jan. 14, Ryu In a statement, Los Angeles City introduced a resolution in support Councilman David Ryu, 4th of Assembly Bill 1907, which District, said it is “disappointing” would allow affordable and bridge that “there are still those trying to housing for people experiencing slow solutions down” in the face of homelessness to receive approval the homelessness epidemic Los without undergoing CEQA review. Angeles if facing. “I am a fierce defender of our The lawsuit shows that Friends of environment, but CEQA has been Waverly is at least partially backed routinely used to prop up lawsuits by Victor Adjemian, who said in that do nothing to help the environ- correspondence with Ryu that his ment and only serve to slow life- home is “probably the closest” of saving homeless housing down. We any residence to the project site. need to cut through the red tape and Though Adjemian is opposed, Ryu, deliver real solutions to this crisis,” whose district includes the Griffith Ryu said in a statement. Park site, pointed out that multiple Pampanin added that work on the neighborhood groups backed the Griffith Park Bridge Housing project. Shelter Facility is expected to con- Garcetti endorses Biden

photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Twitter account On Jan. 9, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that he endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. “He’s a close friend who has been an incredible partner in deliver- ing progress for L.A. – on climate, #RaiseTheWageLA and more,” Garcetti said on Twitter. “We need him to bring our nation and world together during these divided and dangerous times.” On Jan. 10, Garcetti announced that he would serve as national co- chair of Biden’s campaign. “Thank you for your endorsement, Mayor [Garcetti],” Biden said on Twitter. “I’m proud to walk with firefighters, Angelenos and Americans. And today, I’m proud to walk with you. Let’s do this.” For information, visit ericgarcetti.com or joebiden.com. 6 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Annual homeless count begins next week n Officials say progress as well as the county. That money the same. can then be used to help augment “As a resident of Los Angeles, may not be seen until the city’s programs to “stem the I’m a big believer that we can all next year tide” of homelessness, as Southern play a role in walking the streets, California is still creating newly one evening a week, to put us in BY CAMERON KISZLA “homeless people in record num- direct contact with the realities of bers,” he said. homelessness,” O’Farrell said. The Greater Los Angeles “I don’t know that we’ll see the O’Farrell also pointed out that the Homeless Count will be held next fruits of that yet, but I hope the fol- numbers are crucial to securing week, and local leaders are doing lowing year, we’ll see a reduction funding, including the $1.2 billion their part to ensure an accurate count. in the homeless numbers as HHH in matching funds he is working to The event will be held Jan. 21-23 projects start going up, more bridge procure from the state government. in every Los Angeles County city housing projects start going up and O’Farrell said he’ll make his third except Glendale, Pasadena and our anti-eviction strategy prevents trip to Sacramento in pursuit of that Long Beach, which conduct their people from becoming homeless in goal later this month. own counts. Last year’s count the first place,” Koretz said. O’Farrell said those funds can be found that homelessness drastically put to great use in Los Angeles, increased in both the city and coun- which sees the “greatest magni- ty of Los Angeles, up by 16% and tude” of the homelessness crisis 12%, respectively. “You can’t help that affects many cities in photo by Cameron Kiszla With money from the Measure H what you can’t California. Last year’s Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count showed double-digit tax and Proposition HHH bond “We’ve learned a whole lot, how increases in the city and county’s homeless populations. measure and initiatives like Mayor see, and we all to procure housing more cheaply, Eric Garcetti’s A Bridge Home pro- more innovative ways to produce in this crisis of our time,” he said. woman Sheri Lunn said in an email gram, which aims to build tempo- have a role to that housing, such as converting “You can’t help what you can’t the Strategic Initiatives Division rary housing for people experienc- play in helping existing structures. We need the see, and we all have a role to play in performed outreach, and the West ing homelessness in each of Los whole spectrum of areas of focus helping our unhoused neighbors,” Hollywood count is “at capacity” Angeles’ 15 City Council districts, our unhoused dealing with people experiencing Ryu said. “I welcome everyone for volunteers. As of Jan. 15, Mayor officials hope to see an improve- neighbors.” homelessness. The most important concerned about this crisis to join Pro Tempore Lindsey Horvath and ment, though City Councilman thing we can do is get beds online the count, and take that first step Councilwoman Lauren Meister are Paul Koretz, 5th District, said the and have the services,” O’Farrell toward building life-saving solu- confirmed to be participating, Lunn turning point is not likely to be -Los Angeles City said. tions.” said. found in the 2020 numbers. Councilman David Ryu, City Councilman David Ryu, 4th Ryu spokesman Mark Pampanin Beverly Hills spokeswoman “This year, we’ll be happy if 4th District District, said in a statement that he said the councilman’s offices in Lauren Santillana said in an email we’re able to tread water and wind has participated in the homeless Hollywood and Sherman Oaks are that the city is “fully committed in up with the same number or fewer,” count for years, calling the event “a also serving as homeless donation terms of volunteers” for its count on Koretz said. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, crucial tool in understanding the cri- centers, where during business Jan. 22. Koretz, who plans to participate 13th District, plans to participate in sis of homelessness in real, human hours, those who wish to help peo- As of Jan. 15, the Greater on Jan. 22 and 23, said he is hoping the homeless count in his district, terms.” ple experiencing homelessness can Wilshire Neighborhood Council for an accurate count, which can which will take place on Jan. 23. Ryu, who plans to visit multiple drop off socks, blankets and other was still seeking approximately 30 then be used to secure funding from O’Farrell said he participates every neighborhoods in his district for the useful items. volunteers for its count on Jan. 23. the federal and state governments, year and encourages others to do count, also urged volunteers to help “A lot of community members For information, visit greater- with the count, as “one of the best have come forward with dona- wilshire.org/count. things is seeing more and more tions,” Pampanin said. For information, visit theycoun- Angelenos getting directly involved West Hollywood city spokes- twillyou.org. Notable quotes

“ I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

Proverbial saying, Anonymous

With the Los Angeles County facing a homeless crisis of boundless propor- tions, solutions come in many forms. Perhaps one in which anyone can par- ticipate is donating food and clothing. Another way is to volunteer for the homeless count, occurring Jan. 21-23.

(source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) Angeleno wins big in Publishers Clearing House

photo by Morgan Keith On Jan. 14, Publishers Clearing House’s Prize Patrol surprised Little Ethiopia resident Emi Ichihara with a check for $15,000. Ichihara celebrated with her neighbors and said she will use the money to help pay off debt. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 16, 2020 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Development deal near for Friar’s Club project? PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE n Beverly Hills City Council to vote next NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood month, pending Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Public developer negotiations Hearing to consider the following item:

BY CAMERON KISZLA LOCATIONS: 8001-8003 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, After the Jan. 9 Beverly Hills West Hollywood, California; City Council meeting, the develop- er of a proposed mixed-use project and 1105 N. LAUREL may be one step closer to reaching AVENUE, West Hollywood, an agreement with the city. California For much of 2019, the developer, rendering courtesy of GPI Companies GPI Companies, and the city strug- REQUEST: Cultural resource designation gled to come to an agreement on the The project is expected to build a four-story structure with three levels of project, a four-story building that is subterranean parking. nomination. planned for 9908 S. Santa Monica Blvd., the site of the former Friars Companies of trying to “circum- from the beginning, rather than PERMIT(S): Cultural Resource Designation, Club building, which was demol- vent the process” of the negotia- coming to the council and going and any other required permits. ished in 2011. The building is tions with that letter. back and forth,” Mirisch said. expected to include 25 condomini- “After that, it was impossible to After some council members ums, 13,000 square feet of retail create any progress,” Mirsich said. expressed concerns about negotia- APPLICANT(S): Truman & Elliott, LLP space and parking for 176 vehicles Cliff Goldstein, founder and tions happening in full public view in a three-story underground garage. managing partner of GPI, said the – “I don’t think this is the right TIME/PLACE Monday, January 27, 2020 The two sides were at odds on negotiations were stalled by a lack process,” Councilman Robert OF HEARING: at 7:00 p.m. multiple issues, from the financial of a counter-proposal from the city. Wunderlich said – GPI’s represen- Plummer Park Community Cen- terms of the deal – such as the pub- In addition, some of what the city tatives and the council agreed to lic benefit contribution the develop- sought, such as a promise that the meet in closed session immediately ter er will pay the city – to the practical project be under construction with- following the Jan. 9 meeting to 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, – like public access to excess park- in 18 months, is “not feasible,” finalize a deal as quickly as possi- Rooms 5 and 6 ing – and even the length of the Goldstein said. ble. West Hollywood, CA 90046 development agreement itself. “We have been patient for close “I don’t want this to continue, In October, GPI sent a letter to the to five years on this project, and continue, continue,” Bosse said. council members requesting that the believe me, we are anxious to move Pending approval, the council ZONES: CC2 (Community, Commercial 2) full City Council consider the mat- forward,” Goldstein said. directed city staff to place a vote on ter instead of the city’s negotiators, GPI presented a revised proposal the deal on the agenda of the Feb. 4 ENVIRONMENTAL attorneys from Greenburg, Glusker, to the council on Jan. 9, one that City Council meeting. STATUS: Categorically exempt from the Fields, Claman & Machinger LLP multiple council members found “We were able to get closer [on provisions of the California Envi- and financial consultants from more agreeable. Jan. 9]. For whatever reason, it did- Keyser Marston Associates. The “For me, just looking at this, I n’t happen before. It doesn’t matter ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), City Council also has two liaisons, think there are some improvements why. I’m glad we’ve gotten a lot pursuant to Section §15331 Mayor John Mirisch and that we see now and we hear for the closer, and I have full confidence (Historical Resource / Restora- Councilwoman Lili Bosse, first time on the fly that moved us that our liaison will be able to close tion/Rehabilitation) involved in the negotiations. closer together. Probably, this is the the deal with the developer,” Vice On Jan. 9, Mirisch accused GPI way negotiations should have gone Mayor Lester Friedman said.

The staff report will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, Schiff named House impeachment manager the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on- On Jan. 15, U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff San Jose), Val Demings (D-Fla.) light, and witnesses have come for- line at www.weho.org (D-Burbank), the chairman of the and Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas). ward willing to testify. House Permanent Select Committee “The House of Representatives “Americans overwhelmingly IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- on Intelligence, released a statement was compelled by our duty to want a fair trial in the Senate, fair to ited to raising only those issues you or someone else after Speaker of the House Nancy Constitution and country to hold the president and fair to the people. raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or Pelosi (D-San Francisco) named him President Trump accountable for Senators must demand to see and lead House manager for the Senate his wrongdoing,” Schiff added. hear the full evidence, including the in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- impeachment trial of President “President Trump abused the power documents and witnesses the presi- lywood Historic Preservation Commission, via the Plan- Donald J. Trump. of his office by pressing a foreign dent has blocked. Only then can ning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, “I am humbled by the responsi- government to interfere in our elec- they faithfully discharge their own the Public Hearing. bility of serving as the lead House tions while withholding a highly Constitutional duties to be fair and manager in the Senate impeach- sought-after White House meeting impartial jurors. ment trial of President Donald J. and vital military aid to an ally at “Trump’s abuse of power is a To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of Trump, and thank Speaker Pelosi war with Russia. When he was clear and present danger to our 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for the trust she has placed in me caught, President Trump obstructed democracy and national security for checkout at the meeting. If you require special as- and our team,” Schiff said. “It is a – in an unprecedented and sweep- interests. The House upheld our sistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for solemn responsibility and one that I ing fashion – the House impeach- Constitutional duty. Now it’s up to the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your re- will undertake with the seriousness ment inquiry. the Senate to do the same. that the task requires.” “The overwhelming evidence “In this next phase, I look for- quest in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) Schiff will be joined by U.S. and testimony presented against the ward to working closely with my 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), president led to his impeachment fellow managers on behalf of the City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Jason last month, and since that time, American people and in defense of Crow (D-Colo.), Zoe Lofgren (D- more documents have come to our Constitution.” Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- portation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Women’s March L.A. scheduled for Saturday meeting. For information on public transportation, call The fourth annual Women’s over 1.8 million marchers taking The Women’s March L.A. will 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to March L.A.: Women Rising will part. create a gathering space in the www.metro.net take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, in “In 2020, women will rise to midst of Los Angeles for artists, downtown Los Angeles. The event power and demand justice for peo- activists and community leaders to ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said begins at 10 a.m. at Pershing ple of all genders, ages, races, cul- share work aligned with the Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. Square. tures, political affiliations, disabili- Women’s March Foundation’s The march heads to City Hall, ties and backgrounds,” said Women’s Agenda and the unifying where a program with speakers Emiliana Guereca, president of understanding that women’s rights For further information contact Doug Vu, Senior Plan- begins at 11 a.m. Women’s March Foundation. are human rights and human rights ner, in the Planning & Development Services Depart- On Jan. 21, 2017, the Women’s “Following the 2016 election, are women’s rights. ment at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected] March was the largest single-day women took to the streets in his- Women’s March LA is an inclu- protest in U.S. history, with over 7 toric numbers to make their voices sive, nonpartisan march, and every- million women and allies marching heard. Now, this election year, we one who supports women’s rights is throughout the world. In Los will once again raise our voices at welcome. Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Angeles, 750,000 people marched. the fourth annual Women’s March Pershing Square is located at 532 The Women’s March Foundation L.A.: Women Rising to demand S. Olive St., and City Hall is located Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. grew from that initial moment and that the United States’ next presi- at 200 N. Spring St. Для дополнительной информации на русском has organized a march for women’s dent must have a clear agenda to For information, visit wom- rights in L.A. each year since, with advance women’s rights.” ensmarchfoundation.org. языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 8 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo declines to sponsor Sex Worker Task Force n workers, violence prevention, spoke in favor of the proposal. Proposal is tabled fighting discrimination and stigma, “We’re going to continue working until adjustments and improving sex workers’ access closely with Councilman Duran to to healthcare, housing and social utilize the city’s resources.” are made and legal services. The goal of the Other attendees including current By Morgan Keith. task force would be to develop a and former sex workers spoke in report summarizing the discussions support of the task force. Jordan At its Dec. 16 meeting, the West and proposing recommendations to Palmer, a UCLA law student, asked Hollywood City Council decided the city. the council to support the proposal against co-sponsoring a Sex Other members of the council on behalf of organizations includ- Worker Task Force and instead expressed individual concerns with ing the National Lawyers Guild, offered to provide space for meet- the proposal for different reasons. Survivors and Allies Support photo courtesy of KCCLA ings and an undetermined amount Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey Network, Labor and Economic The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles recently hosted its latest of funding. The item was removed Horvath was concerned that the Justice Clinic, an exotic dancers forum on Korean culture for police officers. from the consent calendar and task force would overlap with other union and more. tabled pending adjustments. appointed bodies, such as the “Sex workers are telling you Councilman John Duran brought Transgender Advisory Board, that what they need in order to lead safe a proposal developed by the Sex already address many issues men- lives, and we urge you to listen to Workers Outreach Project-Los tioned during public comment. them and to take their advice,” KCCLA bridges cultural gap Angeles before council after a pub- “I’m not sure that we need to Palmer said. lic town hall meeting on sex workers form a task force to address the For now, the discussion has been co-sponsored by the organization. very real and present issues that tabled and SWOP-LA will return for law enforcement agencies “This is cutting edge work. It is were mentioned here tonight,” with a new proposal after finding pioneering work. It hasn’t hap- Horvath said. other co-sponsors within its current The Korean Cultural Center, Approximately 40 officers pened anywhere else in the country. Although he did not support the partnerships. Los Angeles and Goodwill from the Los Angeles Police It would be the first of its kind,” city co-sponsoring the task force, “This is the kind of work and the Cooperation Society Department’s Hollywood, Duran said. “The city of West Mayor John D’Amico said the city kind of task that we are called upon International, Los Angeles pre- Wilshire, Olympic, Pacific, West Hollywood has never shied away would show its investment in the to do, to set the tone and example sented their 42nd workshop for Traffic and West Los Angeles from taking on controversial issues effort by providing facilities for for other municipalities to follow,” law enforcement personnel on divisions participated, along with whether they be cannabis, needle meetings and funding. Duran said. “If not us, who?” Jan. 9 at KCCLA. personnel from the LAPD’s West exchange, domestic partnership, Additionally, Councilman John The workshop promotes cul- Bureau office. The LAPD began marriage.” Heilman said he was worried that tural understanding by offering workshops began in 2008, and If approved, City Manager Paul by tasking the city manager with Korean cultural experiences on 1,804 police officers have partic- Arevalo would be tasked with appointing members to the task the history of immigration, ipated. KCCLA has also held appointing members of the task force, a barrier would be created Korean food, language and man- similar workshops on Korean force, including experts in the field and sex workers wouldn’t partici- ners, and changes and conflicts history and culture for the Los of sex work, people with lived pate out of fear of criminal enforce- within immigrant Korean fami- Angeles County Sheriff’s experience and representatives ment. lies. The workshop aims to edu- Department since 2011. For from the city’s Transgender “There’s a lot of validity to cate law enforcement about cul- information, call (323)936-3019, Advisory Board, Public Safety Heilman’s concern because [sex tural differences. or email [email protected]. Commission and Human Services workers] are definitely a difficult to Commission. reach population, but SWOP-LA Over six months, the proposed can breach that,” said West task force would discuss issues Seegmiller, a former sex worker LAFD experiences reduction faced by different types of sex and co-director of SWOP-LA who in structure fire deaths Department announces loss The Los Angeles Fire Alarm Field Education Program. Department has announced that Members of the SAFE Program there were eight civilian deaths in are deployed after a residential of arson-detection canine the city in 2019 attributed to acci- structure fire that causes serious The Los Angeles Fire Department to younger generations, helping edu- dental structure fires, the lowest civilian injuries or fatalities. is mourning the death of one of its cate children about fire safety. number on record. Teams of LAFD firefighters are arson detection dogs – “Major” – on For information, visit lafd.org. The low number of deaths was joined by members of Dec. 27 at the home of his handler, recorded during a year when the MySafe:LA, a nonprofit fire and Arson Accelerant Detection LAFD responded to nearly half a life-safety organization, to can- Investigator Frankie Oglesby (ret.). million calls for service, a record vass the neighborhood where the Major was assigned to the high. fire occurred and distribute infor- LAFD’s Arson Counter Terrorism “Every fire fatality is a tragedy, mation. The SAFE teams provide Section from 2008 through 2016, at and though we saw a record low fire safety information, check which time the dog was retired from number in 2019, I want to remind existing smoke alarms and distrib- active service. Major’s life was Angelenos to take the basic steps ute new smoke alarms and batter- devoted to public service, according to prevent serious injuries or ies. to LAFD spokesman Nicholas deaths in residential fires,” LAFD The LAFD responded to Prange. photo courtesy of the LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas said. “It’s 499,167 incidents in 2019, a The dog was born in 2007 and LAFD arson detection dog, Major, been proven time and again that 1.62% increase over the prior raised in the Puppies Behind Bars helped authorities locate and functioning smoke alarms save year, The department’s daily inci- Program. He previously served as a prosecute arsonists. lives and in conjunction with a dent average increased to 1,368 mascot at the United States Military family escape plan, provide the incidents, up from 1,346 in 2018. Academy at West Point and after- best chance for survival in a struc- The department responded to wards entered service with the ture fire.” 4,109 structure fires in 2019 for an Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and National Fire Protection average of 11.3 per day. The Firearms as an accelerant detection Association statistics show there LAFD’s ambulance transport fig- canine. In 2008, Major was certified were 2,720 residential fire deaths ures declined slightly during by the National Canine Training nationwide in 2018, the most 2019. The department transported Center and was assigned to the recent data year available. They 215,605 patients to local hospi- LAFD. accounted for 74% of all civilian tals, a .6% decrease from the prior During his time with the LAFD, fire deaths in the U.S. year. Major responded to approximately There were 18 accidental struc- In the past years, the LAFD has 1,840 fire scenes, as well as major ture fire deaths in L.A. in 2018. deployed alternative medical fires throughout the United States Since 2014, during which there response and transportation and abroad as a member of the ATF’s FOR LEASE were 24 structure fire fatalities, resources to better tailor patient National Response Team and the 8060 Melrose the average number of similar care and destinations to specific Los Angeles House of Worship • Full 3rd Floor - 5700 sq ft deaths has decreased, with the city medical needs. Those resources Arson Task Force. With Major’s • Creative Office. Full service having a five-year average of 14 include the Sobriety Emergency help, investigators from local, state, fatalities. Response Unit, Alternative • Perfect for PR/ Graphics/Film KRAMER + DRESBEN and federal agencies apprehended Production/ Post Production Starting in 2014, the LAFD Destination Response Unit, hundreds of alleged arsonists, Prange increased efforts through its Advance Practitioner Response said. Commercial Uses Stephen W. Kramer Community Risk Reduction Unit Unit and Fast Response Vehicles, Major was the third Arson • Outstanding restaurants 5858 Wilshire Blvd., to educate the public about the as well as bicycle EMS units at within walking distance Accelerant Detection Canine Suite 205 importance of functioning smoke LAX. The department will contin- assigned to the LAFD Arson PLEASE CONTACT alarms, as well as other residential ue the evaluation and expansion Counter Terrorism Section as part of Marc Morriss - Melissa Rose Los Angeles, CA 90036 fire safety tips. The key element of the programs in 2020, Terrazas the department’s partnership with the 323-653-8060 (323)964-7100 of the campaign is the Smoke added. ATF. Major was also an ambassador 818-255-6159 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 16, 2020 Meeting outlines 8899 Beverly project progress

By morgan keith on the 8899 Beverly project and struction gate at 8915 Beverly what residents, business owners Blvd. Pankow Builders will be hosting and other stakeholders can expect The developer will provide infor- a community forum tonight, Jan. as completion nears. Attendees are mation on the upcoming tower 16, to discuss construction progress asked to meet at 5 p.m. at the con- crane removal and completion of Rosewood Avenue utility work. Additionally, the general contractor responsible for the project’s town- home construction on Rosewood WeHo recognized for sustainable Avenue will be introduced. Lane closures on Beverly Boulevard will be implemented as approach in building construction crews begin disassembling the tower crane on Feb. 28, according The city of West Hollywood has the ability and willingness of to John Hernandez, a Pankow been recognized by the California Californians to innovate and tackle Builders spokesman. Additional Energy Commission for local ener- global problems at a local level. lane closures will be necessary over gy ordinances that exceed statewide The statewide standards took the coming months until the pro- photo by Morgan Keith requirements in the 2019 Building effect Jan. 1 and focus on four key ject’s estimated completion in Approved by the city of West Hollywood in 2015, the 8899 Beverly pro- Energy Efficiency Standards. areas: smart residential photovoltaic September. The city was one of six jurisdic- systems, updated and cost-effective “[Pankow has] been very good at ject is estimated to be completed in September. tions recognized for ordinances that insulation standards, residential and updating the neighborhood, specif- focus on building decarbonization, a nonresidential ventilation require- ically Rosewood [Avenue] on how story building after the project was ate-income households and eight strategic lowering of climate-chang- ments to ensure healthy indoor air they’re doing on the project,” said approved by the city of West townhomes along Rosewood ing emissions from buildings. West quality, and nonresidential lighting Manny Rodriguez, vice president Hollywood in 2015. Proposed by Avenue. Hollywood joins the cities of Santa updates to take advantage of the of the West Hollywood West Beverly Hills-based real estate None of the rooms have been Monica, Menlo Park, San Jose and rapid improvement in LED lighting Residents Association. “We’re investment firm Townscape placed on the market, although a San Mateo, and Marin County, in technology. happy about them keeping the flow Partners, the project will include 40 list for prospective buyers has been being recognized by the CEC. For information, call (323)848- of information coming.” condominiums, 15 apartments created by Townscape Partners on Since 1978, California has updat- 6558, or visit weho.org. Construction began on the 10- reserved for very low- and moder- its website. ed statewide minimum building energy efficiency standards as required by state law. After each update, many local jurisdictions have taken advantage of unique authority that allows for the adop- tion of standards exceeding the state minimum. Historically, such local ordinances have served as a bell- wether fo1r statewide standards, providing a place to test market readiness, drive innovation and reduce the cost of efficient building technologies. West Hollywood’s Sustainable Roof Measures ordinance was added to the city’s Green Building Program effective Jan. 1. New buildings and major modifications over 10,000 square feet are required to include either solar photovoltaic, solar thermal or vegetative roof, and some large-scale buildings must install at least one of three high- achieving green building measures. Adoption of local standards has gained momentum. The introduc- tion of CalGREEN – the state’s standards for green buildings – sparked the adoption and approval of two dozen local ordinances in 2010 and 2011. However, a new wave of local standards with a focus on decarbonization is unprecedent- ed in the state’s history, highlighting WeHo to beautify school campus on MLK Day The city of West Hollywood is holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Hollywood Elementary School, 970 N. Hammond St. Volunteers are needed to help per- form landscaping, clean-up, paint- ing and other beautification tasks at the school. All of the work involves physical labor, and volunteers are expected to be available to work a six-hour shift. Volunteers must also be at least 12 years old and partici- pants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and lunch. Space is limited and advanced registration is required to volunteer. For information and to register as a volunteer, call (323)848-6885 or email [email protected]. 10 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Meetings and webinar offer updates on subway work WeHo seeks public input on n Piling to resume in improvements at Hart Park Beverly Hills on Jan. 28 The city of West Hollywood A series of facilitated commu- Metro is holding a quarterly invites community members to nity meetings will also be held in meeting to provide updates on the take part in shaping future site which the city’s landscape archi- Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax improvements at William S. Hart tect will present renderings and and Wilshire/La Cienega subway Park, located at 8341 De Longpre drawings that represent how the stations this evening, Jan. 16, from Ave. park may look based on feedback 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at John Community members are and consideration of the commu- Burroughs Middle School, 600 S. asked to share ideas about nity’s comments and ideas. The McCadden Place. improving pedestrian and vehicu- final concepts will be presented to The meeting will include a pro- lar accessibility into the park, as the West Hollywood City Council ject overview and information on well as possible upgrades to exist- for approval at a meeting in mid- work currently occurring along the ing amenities. 2020. Purple Line Extension route from A series of community out- The pop-ups and community Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La reach events on the improvements engagement events will provide Cienega. For information, visit will be held at multiple locations opportunities for the public to metro.net/projects/notices/events_ in West Hollywood including learn more about Hart Park, share purpleline. Hart Park, West Hollywood Park ideas and comments to improve Metro is also offering two and Plummer Park. A landscape the park and meet city staff and upcoming ways to receive infor- architect will be present at the first other community members. The mation about subway construction community pop-up event, which input by community members in Beverly Hills. A lunchtime will take place on Saturday, Feb. will lead to feedback that will webinar will be held on 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hart inform an improved design out- Wednesday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1 Park. For a list of outreach events come. The community engage- p.m. To participate, call (650)479- and information about Hart Park, ment process provides the com- 3207 and use the access code 809 visit weho.org/hartpark. munity with opportunities to par- 386 471, and the password Purple. The primary focus is to provide ticipate in the decision-making better access to the park by updat- process, express opinions about A monthly construction meeting photo courtesy of Metro ing existing parking and ramp the park’s qualities and benefits will also be held on Feb. 5, from Preparations continue for piling in Beverly Hills as part of the Purple Line 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Second Floor locations, improving the dog park and generate ideas early in the Extension project. Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills surface and amenities, and design process. City Hall, 445 N. Rexford Drive. A enhancing security features Improvements and upgrades to project overview and information a public safety measure due to high Wilshire Boulevard between including lighting. The park has the existing buildings will be per- on the Wilshire/Rodeo and volumes of vehicle ingress and Western Avenue and Manhattan many amenities including a formed in a separate phase of Wilshire/La Cienega stations will egress from the property. Access to Place, Monday through Friday, fenced-in, off-leash dog area, work. The city of Los Angeles be provided. For information, call North Gale Drive will be main- from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AIDS Memorial and water foun- owns the property but its grounds (213)922-6934, or email purpleli- tained from San Vicente For questions and concerns, call tain. The park is surrounded by and structures are long-term [email protected]. Boulevard. Work hours outside the the 24-hour project hotline at trees and landscaping. A historic leased by the city of West Street reconfiguration work is staging yards are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., (213)922-6934, email the project house and theater operated by The Hollywood. For information, call ongoing along Wilshire Boulevard Monday through Saturday. team at [email protected], Actors Studio is also located at (323)848-6571, or email csar- in Beverly Hills in anticipation of Near La Jolla Avenue and or visit metro.net. the site. [email protected]. piling starting again after a break Crescent Heights Boulevard, utili- during the holidays. Piling opera- ty and tunnel investigation is tions are expected to resume on occurring during off-peak hours Jan. 28 on the north side of from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wilshire Boulevard from Beverly to 6 a.m. on weekdays, and 7 a.m. to Crescent drives. Two lanes will to 11 p.m. on weekends. Lane clo- be maintained eastbound and west- sures along Wilshire Boulevard bound on Wilshire Boulevard dur- will be intermittently necessary ing the day, and one lane will be between San Diego Way and San maintained in both directions dur- Vicente Boulevard. ing weeknights. Vehicles will not Near Wilshire/Fairfax, station be permitted to make left turns construction, hauling and concrete onto westbound Wilshire pouring is ongoing. Ogden Drive Boulevard at Reeves and Beverly will be closed 24-hours at Wilshire drives. Left turn lanes will also be Boulevard. Intermittent lane clo- removed on eastbound Wilshire sures may also be in place to sup- Boulevard at Crescent Drive. port deck panel maintenance and Approximately 260 steel beams soil investigation in the will be inserted into the ground to Wilshire/Fairfax station area. create a perimeter around a future Anticipated work hours are 9 a.m. subway station. Excavation will to 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., begin once the piles are in place. Monday through Friday. Piling is scheduled to continue At Wilshire/La Brea and at a through July. work zone in the center of Wilshire Piles will be installed across Boulevard near Sycamore Avenue, Beverly Drive on weekends and hauling, deliveries and tunneling will require lane closures at the support continue. Intermittent lane intersection of Wilshire Boulevard closures may be necessary and Beverly Drive. Once piling is between Highland Avenue and complete along the north side of Detroit Street for instrumentation, Wilshire Boulevard, the process environmental testing and street will shift to the south side of the maintenance on Wilshire street. The work will occur seven Boulevard and side streets. days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 Material deliveries and under- p.m., with non-drilling activities ground construction support also from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. continues at a work zone in the Instruments are also being center of Wilshire Boulevard near installed along the subway route Rimpau Boulevard. Wilshire and around the station box area to Boulevard has been reduced to two monitor ground movement, settle- lanes in each direction between ment and geological impacts dur- June Street and Muirfield Road. ing piling. Concrete and material deliveries Subway station construction is are anticipated to continue at the also ongoing at Wilshire/La site throughout January. Cienega, where material deliver- Tunneling support and street ies, instrumentation and concrete maintenance is also ongoing ear pouring are ongoing. Station con- Wilshire/Western. Northbound struction continues 24 hours per Manhattan Place will be closed day in the staging yards at intermittently just north of Wilshire/La Cienega and Wilshire Boulevard, Monday to Wilshire/Gale. Gale Drive will be Friday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and intermittently closed at Wilshire Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 Boulevard to support construction p.m. Intermittent single lane clo- in the staging yard. The closure is sures may also be in place on Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 16, 2020 Program aims to boost Latinx representation in film Partnership helps youth Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has launched LA Collab, an effort on probation find careers to connect Latinx talent, executives and creators to opportunities in the Los Angeles County that given a second chance, there entertainment industry, and double Supervisor Kathryn Barger, 5th is no limit to what young people Latino representation in District, recently recognized the can achieve,” said Barger, chair Hollywood by 2030. Los Angeles County Probation of the Los Angeles County “Latinos are a powerful force in Department, United Parcel Board of Supervisors. L.A.’s culture and economy, and Service and East Los Angeles “I am proud of the partnership our trademark industry should tap College for their partnership in that we have with UPS and East into the diverse pool of talent in our creating a logistics education and Los Angeles College and all our own backyard,” Garcetti said. “On career program for youth in pro- partner agencies and, most big screens or small, in front of the bation facilities. importantly, the young men that camera or behind it, our studios, The logistics education and are a part of this program,” added actors, directors and producers career program provides youth in Shelia Mitchell, chief deputy for inspire the world with the power of L.A. County Probation camps juvenile services of the Los their creativity and imagination, with an opportunity to earn a cer- Angeles County Probation and LA Collab will elevate new photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office tificate in global logistics, Department. “The program helps voices and empower the next gen- Mayor Eric Garcetti joined representatives of the film community to pro- receive college credits and obtain develop the skills to get a job, but eration of Latinx creatives.” mote LA Collab, a program to increase Latinx participation in Hollywood. a job immediately upon release. it also provides participants with According to a report by the Securing a job is one of the most the confidence that things can be Motion Picture Association of challenging issues facing youth different, and when a youth rec- America, Latinos represent nearly between the creative community, munity, including a finance devel- upon release. UPS, East L.A. ognizes this, the opportunities 25% of movie audiences. Yet a studios, buyers and other influential opment deal for a feature script College and the Probation are endless.” recent study by USC Annenberg allies, LA Collab will ultimately with Endeavor Content, scripted Department are confronting that The logistics education and showed that Latino representation drive exponential growth for the proof of concept deal with challenge by providing youth career program is taught by East has been stagnant over the past industry and our community.” WarnerMedia’s 150, a development with skills to be competitive in L.A. College professors in pro- dozen years, averaging roughly 3% “As a Latina, I want to see more deal for a documentary with Shine the job market. bation detention facilities. Youth of all leads and co-leads in motion actors who look like me on screen Global, a podcast Since the implementation of that complete the program pictures. and behind the camera,” added development/pilot deal with the Logistics Education and receive a certificate in leadership LA Collab will focus on revers- actress, director and producer Southern California Public Radio’s Career Program, 11 youth have in global logistics skills. The cer- ing this trend by helping Latinx tal- Longoria. “I started my own pro- LAist Studios, and a digital pilot been hired by UPS. The hiring tificate provides a competitive ent develop their skill sets and pro- duction company to create content deal with pocket.watch. has positively impacted each par- advantage for youth interested in moting collaborations with Latinx from our community, and I became LA Collab has partnered with the ticipant’s confidence, earning- a career in logistics, one of the creators and producers, filmmak- a director and producer to be in a Latino Donor Collaborative to potential and ability to provide fastest growing sectors of the ers, buyers, showrunners and position to hire people who look complete a report summarizing the for their families, helping them economy. UPS has committed to industry allies. like me. With LA Collab, I want to group’s achievements over the leave behind their past and move make the program a success, pro- Garcetti co-founded LA Collab open the door for many more course of its first year and track the forward toward a better future. viding staff that discuss how to along with Beatriz Acevedo, presi- Latinx creators and fuel the emer- progress of Latino representation “I appreciate UPS for recog- succeed in logistics with the dent of the Acevedo Foundation, gence of a better entertainment with the development of the nizing the value of investing in youth and share personal stories and Ivette Rodriguez, president of industry that elevates and cele- Database of Latino Working Talent their community and I’m proud about how logistics careers have AEM. Together, they kicked off the brates the diversity and richness of in Hollywood. For information, of our youth in probation whose helped them turn their lives initiative with support from more my culture.” visit lacollab.org. dedication and hard work proves around. than 50 leaders and organizations, Other entertainment leaders from including Eva Longoria, J.J. the founding coalition are support- Abrams, Eli Roth, DeVon Franklin, ing LA Collab’s mission by provid- Jason Blum and Zoe Saldana. Initial ing access and hands-on experience funders include the Mayor’s Fund to emerging Latinx creative talent, for Los Angeles, the Annenberg including Roth, who will support Foundation, WarnerMedia and Latinx horror filmmakers through Endeavor Content. his digital platform, Crypt TV; and “The near invisibility of Latinos Lionsgate’s Pantelion Films and in Hollywood was the catalyst to Pantaya, which will actively search rally Hollywood behind this crisis for new bilingual voices for their to create change together,” scripted OTT and studio projects. Acevedo said. “By facilitating LA Collab has also secured many unprecedented collaborations deals for the Latinx creative com- 12 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CHLA study shows harm lead causes to the brain A study by Children’s Hospital the age of 9 and10 into adulthood, Sowell’s goal is to promote Los Angeles has shown that the risk collecting health and brain devel- awareness of how environmental of lead exposure is linked to opment information. toxins affect children, and she decreased brain volume in adoles- The study determined that an emphasized that income and risk of cents. The study involved nearly increased risk of lead exposure is lead exposure do not define a child. 10,000 adolescents and revealed a associated with decreases in cogni- “It’s absolutely not a foregone relationship between lead exposure tive performance and in the surface conclusion that these risks make risk and brain structure in lower- area and volume of the cortex – the you less intellectually capable,” income families. surface of the brain responsible for Sowell said. “Many children who Though leaded gas and lead- initiating conscious thought and live in low-income, high-risk areas based paint were banned decades action. The result was not true for will be successful. The take home ago, the risk of lead exposure is far children from mid- or high-income point is that this can be fixed. Lead from gone, according to the study. families. does not have to be in the environ- Led by Dr. Elizabeth Sowell, the “We were interested in how lead ment. We can remove it and really study shows that living in neighbor- exposure influences brain anatomy help kids get healthier.” hoods with high risk of lead expo- and function,” added Andrew For information, visit sure is associated with differences Marshall, a postdoctoral research chla.usc.edu. photo courtesy of CHLA in brain structure and cognitive per- fellow in Sowell’s lab. “What we’re formance in some children. Her seeing here is that there are more findings, published by Nature pronounced relationships between Medicine, also show a deeper trend brain structure and cognition when that children in lower-income fam- individuals are exposed to chal- ilies may be at increased risk. lenges like low income or risk of Sowell and her team at the Saban lead exposure.” Research Institute of Children’s The ABCD study has not yet Hospital Los Angeles hypothesized examined blood lead levels in the that children in lower-income fam- children, but the authors showed ilies could be particularly vulnera- that risk of lead exposure is predic- ble to the effects of living in high tive of blood lead levels. Further lead-risk environments. Sowell’s studies are needed to determine the laboratory is part of the Adolescent precise cause for the differences, Brain Cognitive Development such as whether lead exposure Study, which has enrolled nearly itself or other factors associated 12,000 children from 21 sites with living in a high lead-risk envi- throughout the United States. ronment is contributing to the prob- ABCD follows participants from lem.

photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ office Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (center) joined youth activists from throughout the state to announce new legislation to empower young people. Bill will establish advisory board to empower youth in government

Assemblywoman Luz Rivas “Through education, responsible (D-Arleta) held a rally on Jan. 8 to journalism and the interconnectiv- introduce the California Youth ity of our social media platforms, Empowerment Act, which will our youth are well-informed, establish the first statewide youth engaged and empowered to partic- advisory body to state govern- ipate in our democracy. I believe ment. that it is our responsibility to Assembly Bill 1858 will estab- engage and listen to the next gen- lish a youth advisory commission eration before making policy deci- to empower underrepresented sions that directly impact them.” youth with opportunities to Rivas was joined by her princi- become more engaged. The duties pal co-author of AB 1858, Senator of the commission will include Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) policy development, community and the sponsors of the legislation, engagement, civic engagement, including the California education, social equality, human Association of Student Councils, and social services, workforce California Coalition of Youth and development and public safety. At the California Youth Connection. least half of the appointed com- “The Youth Empowerment Act missioners will have experienced is California’s opportunity to youth homelessness, foster care or ensure policies and programs of juvenile incarceration, or have the future respect the lives, stories special needs. and voices of today’s youth,” said “Youth today are more digitally Jevon Wilkes, of the California and socially connected than ever. Coalition for Youth. “This is an As our social and political climate opportunity to create rapid trans- evolves, we are starting to see an formation for equitable opportuni- abundance of responsible, young ties and social mobility for and concerned individuals effec- Californian youth to sustain and tively utilize social media plat- advance a thriving and progres- forms to create a globally interac- sive California for all.” tive forum to mobilize their peers For information, visit on urgent matters,” Rivas said. leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 January 16, 2020 Leaders offer more strategies to end homelessness Remembering a life A day after the Governor’s and ingenuity,” said Ridley- Safe Landing, a project championed Council of Regional Homeless Thomas, who co-chairs the council by Ridley-Thomas that made coun- Advisors issued a Comprehensive with Sacramento Mayor Darrell ty land in West Athens available to in the ‘Limelight’ Crisis Response Strategy, Los Steinberg. “The Los Angeles build clinically-enhanced interim Angeles County Supervisor Mark Homeless Services Authority esti- housing for 180 individuals. Using Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District, filed mates approximately 30,000 prefab construction materials, it will a motion on Jan. 14 urging the Los unsheltered individuals have been be built in less than a year on a site Angeles County Board of assessed and are willing to accept where, according to the most recent Supervisors to develop a frame- housing services now, if those were homeless count, more than 700 work for implementing priority ele- available. We need a paradigm shift unsheltered individuals live within a ments of the 40-point strategy. if we want to grow the capacity to 2-mile radius. Co-authored by Supervisor serve all those ready to come “As a provider that serves clients Janice Hahn, 4th District, the indoors.” who are frequently medically frag- motion also called for developing a Ridley-Thomas noted more than ile and long-term homeless, I am plan that would create greater 1,000 homeless people died on Los pleased to see the Comprehensive capacity and accountability in Los Angeles County streets last year, Crisis Response Strategy issued by Angeles County to ensure housing and the trend is not expected to the governor’s council, and I am or shelter for people ready and will- abate unless solutions for more thankful that the board of supervi- ing to move indoors. The motion immediate shelter and housing can sors is showing their leadership by complements Gov. Gavin be found. taking steps to implement the rec- Newsom’s executive order to make “Given that the county is the epi- ommendations,” said Luana more state land and facilities avail- center of the state’s homeless crisis, Murphy, president and CEO of able to build shelters and housing, the board of supervisors must con- Exodus Recovery Inc., which will and a proposal to invest $1.4 billion tinue to lead by example and operate the Safe Landing site. “We next year to address homelessness. embrace the immediate implemen- are already implementing some of Elements of the governor’s spend- tation of strategies to categorically the models being scaled up by the ing plan were inspired by programs change the course of this crisis,” he governor through his budget in Los Angeles County. added. “We should pilot an account- actions, and I look forward to work- “Implicit in Gov. Newsom’s pro- ability framework for ensuring all ing closely with the county and posal and the council’s recommen- those who are ready and willing to other stakeholders to do even more dations is a call for state, county and come indoors have the ability to do to help our vulnerable neighbors.” city governments to respond to this so.” For information, visit ridley- crisis with new urgency, boldness Construction is poised to start on thomas.lacounty.gov. Legislation will make it easier to build housing

On the heels of the Gov. Gavin experiencing homelessness. homeless housing faster by doing Newsom’s more than $1 billion “Despite California being the everything humanly possible to budget announcement on home- fifth-largest economy in the world, remove existing barriers.” lessness, Assemblyman Miguel many people are living in tents and AB 1197, also authored by Santiago (D-Los Angeles) intro- dying on the streets as if we were Santiago, was signed last year to duced Assembly Bill 1907, which living in the second Great speed up the environmental review would remove barriers and help Depression,” Santiago said. “We process for emergency and sup- accelerate the construction of hous- must focus on policies that keep portive housing projects in the city ing for families and individuals people off of the streets and build of Los Angeles. AB 1907 further photo courtesy of the Hollywood Walk of Fame builds upon this success and Flowers and mementos marked the Hollywood Walk of Fame star expands AB 1197 statewide for of Canadian progressive rock band Rush, whose drummer and lyri- homeless emergency shelters, sup- cist, Neil Peart, died on Jan. 7 at the age of 67. Beverly Hills to host free series portive housing and affordable Behind hits like “Tom Sawyer,” “New World Man” and housing. “Limelight,” the band produced 24 gold records and 14 platinum The new bill will most likely be records. Rush was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in of workshops on sustainability heard in the Assembly Natural 2013. Resources committee in March or Rush’s star is located at 6752 Hollywood Blvd. For information, The city of Beverly Hills will Workshop speakers include Dr. April. For information, visit visit walkoffame.com. launch a series of free, educational Woodrow W. Clark II, a Beverly a53.asmdc.org. workshops addressing key sustain- Hills resident and former contribut- ability practices beginning on ing scientist to the United Nations Thursday, Jan. 30. Intergovernmental Panel on Each workshop, led by experts in Climate Change; Bernadet Garcia- County allocates millions for homeless housing the field, will be dedicated to circu- Silva, project manager for the Los lar economics, food waste and Angeles County Food The Los Angeles County Board available, over $500 million in pro- local and state funding, we will reduction, and water resources. Redistribution Initiative; and Caryn of Supervisors has approved fund- ject funding was requested for 68 continue to increase the housing “The city of Beverly Hills is com- Mandelbaum, who oversees the ing for 10 affordable multifamily projects. After the completion of stock so that valuable members of mitted to letting its businesses and Water Program at Environment rental housing developments technical review, the LACDA rec- our county, including families, vet- residents know about the impacts of Now. selected through the No Place Like ommended 58 projects to receive erans and seniors, will have quality climate change and what we, as a The workshops will be held on Home Program. The 10 projects funding to the LACDA’s Board of housing that they can afford,” said community, can do to minimize our Jan. 30, Feb. 12 and March 11, from will receive a total of $100.2 mil- Commissioners, which will Emilio Salas, acting executive carbon footprint,” Director of 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal lion in NPLH funds. increase the county’s supply of director of the LACDA. Public Works Shana Epstein said. Gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, On April 30, the Los Angeles affordable supportive housing by The total NPLH Program fund- “This workshop series is an exam- 455 N. Rexford Dr. For informa- County Development Authority, in 3,600 units. ing allocation to Los Angeles ple of our dedication to get the word tion, call (310)285-2467, or visit partnership with the Los Angeles Of the 58 projects recommended, County will be approximately $700 out and be part of a solution.” beverlyhills.org. County Department of Mental 36 projects have been approved. million, with the total allocation Health, issued its first NPLH The 10 most recent projects will based on the results of the U.S. Notice of funding availability for create a total of 821 units. Department of Housing and Urban Letters to the Editor $207 million. While an initial “With the support of the board Development Point-in-Time home- amount of $207 million was made and the ongoing investments of less count. Congratulations on other newspapers in our area to follow. 30 years of publishing Starting as a newsletter in Congressman Gomez observes Korean American Day 1946 when Park La Brea was the Beverly Press built, it was soon established as a U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los seen firsthand the countless contri- Korean American families and the newspaper to cover the local Angeles), a member of the butions Korean Americans have communities they call home.” Re “Special 30th Anniversary community, including Miracle Executive Committee of the made to American life, from the pri- On Jan. 13, Gomez gave a floor Issue of the Beverly Press” Mile, Hancock Park and the Congressional Asian Pacific vate and public sectors to the world speech honoring the numerous con- Fairfax district. Later it expanded American Caucus, took part in of art, food, education and entrepre- tributions Korean Americans have May I add my “hooray” to the into West Hollywood and numerous activities on Jan. 13 in neurship,” Gomez said. “In 2005, made to society and their influence congratulations the Beverly Beverly Hills. recognition of Korean American both Democrats and Republicans on life in the United States. Press/Park Labrea News will Its staff provides what is Day. The special date commemo- united to unanimously pass legisla- Gomez recently welcomed Joan receive from its many devoted undoubtedly the best news cov- rates the arrival of the first Korean tion recognizing the contributions Lee as a field deputy in his Los readers. Deservedly so. erage for those of us who live immigrants to the United States on of Korean Americans, making Jan. Angeles office, 350 S. Bixel St., Through the years, I have and work in these communities. Jan. 13, 1903. 13 ‘Korean American Day’ in honor #120. Lee will serve as a liaison to often noted how the Beverly “As the representative to of the arrival of the first Korean Koreatown, Chinatown, Little Press has set an example of true George Epstein Koreatown in Los Angeles – home immigrants. Let’s honor their Tokyo and Historic Filipinotown. journalism avoiding bias, for the Detroit Street to the largest Korean community of descendants by prioritizing policies For information, email any congressional district – I’ve that improve the quality of life of [email protected]. 14 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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victim in the 8700 block of Melrose burglary in the 6500 block of Santa At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect at 6:44 a.m. Monica at 3:30 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 4500 P OLICE BLOTTER block of W. Pico. At 2:22 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 8200 block committed a burglary in the 8000 An unknown suspect burglarized a of Santa Monica. block of W. Third. vehicle parked in the 600 block of Ridgeley at 5:15 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between petty theft in the 7100 block of grand theft in the 1600 block of N. At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 4 and Jan. 12. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Santa Monica at 4:30 p.m. An Cahuenga at 4 a.m. robbed a victim in the 7400 block ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los additional petty theft was reported of Melrose. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles in the same location at 8:42 p.m. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 1600 block of Ellsmere. petty theft in the 600 block of S. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Western at 5:20 p.m. 8700 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a influence of alcohol or drugs in the Beverly Hills Police petty theft in the 1000 block of S. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 300 block of N. Canon at 8:04 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Fairfax at 10:30 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the

Department cle parked in the 1000 block of corner of Gordon and Fountain. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Stanley at 9:30 p.m. At 1:10 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a theft at a commercial Jan. 5 committed a petty theft in the 4500 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- building in the 9600 block of At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- block of W. Pico. cle parked near the corner of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a pect burglarized a vehicle parked Gordon and Fountain at 5:30 p.m.

grand theft in the 200 block of N. in the 7900 block of Romaine. An unknown suspect committed a A vandalism incident was reported Beverly at 6:38 p.m. petty theft in the 6700 block of At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 9100 block of Burton Way at Hollywood at 1:13 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner 5 p.m. Jan. 7 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect of Sixth and Ogden.

committed a residential burglary in At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:54 p.m., an unknown sus- At 4:56 p.m., an unknown suspect the 300 block of Reeves. committed a petty theft in the 700 An unknown suspect committed a pect was arrested on suspicion of committed a petty theft in the 7100 block of N. La Brea. petty theft in the 500 block of N. driving under the influence of alco- block of Santa Monica. Jan. 6 Highland at 8:30 p.m. hol or drugs in the 9200 block of An unknown suspect committed a Burton Way. At 6:25 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police petty theft in the 3900 block of At 8:40 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 700 Beverly at 1:35 p.m. robbed a victim in the 5500 block block of N. Linden. Jan. 11 Department of Wilshire. At 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect A vandalism incident was reported At 4:18 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 4 committed a petty theft in the 1000 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- in the 9200 block of Olympic at burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. La Brea. cle parked near the corner of Van 1:45 p.m. 8300 block of Wilshire. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Ness and Beverly at 9 p.m. robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect assaulted a At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Wilshire and Norton. victim in the 6100 block of Colgate At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft from a tim in the 300 block of N. Canon at at 2:30 p.m. pect robbed a victim near the cor- vehicle parked in the 400 block of 5:35 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- ner of Hollywood and Western. N. Oakhurst. tim near the corner of Argyle and At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 12 Yucca at 9:30 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near Jan. 8 the corner of Detroit and Third. Jan. 7 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner At 1:55 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:11 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the An unknown suspect burglarized a of Santa Monica and Mansfield. robbed a victim near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 700 corner of Olympic and Shirley. vehicle parked in the 100 block of Madison and Lexington. S. Larchmont at 4:20 p.m. block of Elm. Jan. 5 West Hollywood An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 5800 block of Harold petty theft in the 8900 block of Sheriff’s Station At 4:10 a.m., a suspect assaulted committed a petty theft near the Way at 2:45 a.m. Wilshire at 8:30 a.m. a victim during a domestic vio- corner of Highland and Sunset. lence incident near the corner of At 7:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 4 Melrose and Cahuenga. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim in the 5300 block

committed a petty theft from a An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 4600 block of Santa of Santa Monica. A suspect assaulted a victim in the vehicle parked in the 600 block of victim in the 8800 block of Santa Monica at 5:30 p.m. 7100 block of Sunset at 4:45 a.m. Arden. Monica at 12:40 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a

At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 300 block of At 7:45 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 12:36 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 5400 S. Detroit at 5 p.m. committed a burglary in the 100 commercial burglary in the 200 pect committed a petty theft in the block of Wilshire. block of S. La Brea. block of N. Beverly at 3:31 p.m. 8300 block of Santa Monica. At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect

A suspect robbed a victim in the assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:08 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a 6200 block of Hollywood at 7:30 p.m. of Hollywood and Gower. vehicle parked in the 900 block of committed a grand theft in the vehicle parked in the 8800 block of S. Fairfax at 9:15 a.m. 9700 block of Wilshire. Santa Monica at 12:40 a.m. At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a

burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked near the corner of At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect 1400 block of N. Cahuenga. Westminster and Fourth at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 7100 5400 block of Pickford. An unknown suspect was arrested block of Santa Monica. Jan. 7 At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect

on suspicion of driving under the assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a influence of alcohol or drugs in the An unknown suspect assaulted a At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- of La Jolla and Wilshire. petty theft in the 6100 block of 1000 block of Loma Vista at 12:10 victim near the corner of Crescent pect committed a petty theft in the Hollywood at 10 a.m. a.m. Heights and Fountain at 8 p.m. 1600 block of Schrader. An unknown suspect committed a

petty theft in the 5100 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a Wilshire at 8 p.m. Jan. 5 burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a residential burglary in victim near the corner of Venice 6100 block of Fountain. the 100 block of Almont. and La Brea at 10:45 a.m. At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:43 a.m., a suspect assaulted stole a vehicle parked in the 4300 a victim during a domestic vio- An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect block of W. 10th. lence incident in the 7500 block of vehicle parked in the 1200 block of grand theft in the 300 block of S. committed a petty theft in the 6300 Norton. N. June at noon. Rexford at 3 p.m. block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

tim in the 800 block of N. Western An unknown suspect burglarized a At noon, an unknown suspect bur- At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a at 8:40 p.m. vehicle parked in the 900 block of glarized a vehicle parked in the committed a grand theft from a petty theft in the 8400 block of N. Fairfax at 11:30 a.m. 600 block of N. Genesee. vehicle parked in the 9900 block of Melrose at 11:33 a.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect

Robbins. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- 4700 block of San Vicente. committed a burglary in the 7100 petty theft in the 4800 block of An unknown suspect was arrested pect committed a petty theft in the block of Santa Monica. Sunset at 1 p.m. on suspicion of driving under the 6000 block of Hollywood. Jan. 9 influence of alcohol or drugs near An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Whittier and Sunset An unknown suspect committed a At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 8700 block of Sunset committed a petty theft in the 1600 at 11:33 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of N. stole a vehicle parked in the 5400 at 4:40 p.m. block of N. La Brea. Orlando at 11:50 a.m. block of Barton.

Jan. 9 At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8800 At noon, an unknown suspect bur- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a burglary in the 600 glarized a vehicle parked in the tim near the corner of Sixth and At 2:36 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. block of Masselin. committed a theft at a commercial 5700 block of Olympic. Orange at 3 a.m.

building in the 9500 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire. petty theft in the 1200 block of N. victim in the 4500 block of W. Pico cle parked in the 300 block of committed a burglary in the 1200 Ogden at 10:20 p.m. at 8:01 p.m. Ogden at noon. block of N. Orange. Jan. 10 Jan. 6 Jan. 6 At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked vehicle parked in the 5700 block of committed a residential burglary in At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect in the 900 block of S. Bronson. Sunset at 5 a.m. the 700 block of Alta. burglarized a vehicle parked in the stole a vehicle parked near the 8900 block of Santa Monica. corner of De Longpre and Orange. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect was arrested victim in the 5500 block of Harold stole a vehicle parked in the 1100 on suspicion of driving under the An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a Way at 12:30 p.m. block of N. Highland. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 16, 2020 Put on your gloves for a Black Star Burger on Fairfax

When Plan Check closed on weekend, I brought my daughter to Fairfax Avenue, I was eager to see join. what would open in its place. A large menu screen at the Located down the street from Jon & entrance of the restaurant lists four Vinny’s, Supreme and Canter’s beef, two chicken and two vegan By Jill Weinlein Deli, Black Star Burger has become burgers, side dishes, a kids menu, one of the trendiest food and cloth- drinks and desserts. ing destinations in Los Angeles. The burgers can be made the these gloves is that you use less The very first Black Star Burger “L.A. Way” with a lettuce wrap napkins while eating. opened in Moscow in 2016 and instead of a gluten bun. My hemp-seed burger was a deli- became so successful that 20 loca- The hemp-seed burger piqued cious, high-protein, sustainable tions opened across Eastern my interest, so I ordered it with a meat alternative topped with vegan Europe. side of sweet potato waffle fries. pepperjack cheese and a special For the grand opening of its first My daughter ordered a grilled Black Star vegan sauce. Each hemp American location, Black Star Beyond Meat burger the “L.A. burger offers a full spectrum of Burger partnered with Jason “Poo Way” with a side of fried “Cali” omega fatty acids, 21 grams of pro- Bear” Boyd, a songwriter, flowers and a beverage. tein and six grams of fiber. American record producer and With booths along the wall and The sweet potato waffle fries singer who co-wrote many of Justin tables in the center, the dining room were served warm and crispy, and Bieber’s hit songs. When he hosted features an ice cream counter with a the small “Cali” flowers were deli- the grand opening in November, long bar with stools. Guests can try cious. Both were served without celebrities Justin and Hailey Bieber an array of beer on tap that includes dipping sauces. photo courtesy of Black Star Burger and “Dancing with the Stars’” Val Peroni, Blue Moon, 805 and a New The Black Star chicken breast The new casual Black Star Burger offers gourmet burgers, a lively Chmerkovskiy attended the party to England-style hazy IPA. sandwiches can be fried or grilled. playlist and black gloves to keep your hands dry and clean. support their friend. Also attending Within a few minutes, my name One is slathered with spicy mayo, the opening was one of the was called to pick up our food. On pickles and slaw, and the other is founders of Black Star Burger and the tray were a pair of food-grade, enhanced with a house ranch dress- wedges and a drink. For dessert, the or hang out and listen to the music. Russian rapper Timati. latex-free black gloves in a clear, ing, tomatoes, mixed greens and ice cream counter offers different You never know who might come Since there are a lot of burger sealed package. pickles. flavors and 10 candy toppings for in to support their friends in the restaurants in Los Angeles, I hoped My daughter appreciated the On the kids menu, younger customized sundaes. music industry. Open daily from 11 Black Star Burger would offer gloves while biting into her juicy guests can choose from a cheese- At Black Star Burger, you can a.m. to 10 p.m. something different than all the “L.A. Way” Beyond Meat burger burger or grilled American cheese enjoy a gourmet burger and beer in $ 351 N. Fairfax Ave., (323)433- other casual burger chains. Last wrapped in lettuce. The theory of combo. Both come with potato a fun environment for a quick meal, 7792.

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prize of a solo recital at the Liszt Yasmina Spiegelberg, Katelyn Music fills the Mansion Sunday in Beverly Hills Museum in Budapest, Hungary. Vahala and Javier Iglesias-Martin” Jeagal graduated from Seoul on April 19, “An International The solo and chamber music States and continued her studies at Orchestra Concerto and the BSO National University with bachelor’s Collaboration-Max Beitan and series “Music in the Mansion” Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Concerto competitions. and master’s degrees in music, and Jacopo Giacopuzzi” on May 17, returns on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. Boston. She earned a Bachelor of As grand prize winner in the 61st earned the coveted artist diploma and “Syrinx Quintet-Micah Wright, with a performance by “Piano Music from the New England Washington International under Professor Kevin Fitz-Gerald Jeffrey Wasik, Matheiu Girardet, Duet-SoMang Jeagal and Hye Won Conservatory of Music and a mas- Competition for Piano, Jeagal was at the USC Thornton School of Patrick Olmos and Victoria Lee” on Souh” at the Greystone Mansion ter’s degree from Seoul National awarded a $10,000 prize and per- Music. June 21. and Gardens: The Doheny Estate. University. formed at the Kennedy Center in In addition to the performance by Tickets are $20. Greystone Enjoy the performance in the Souh has won prestigious inter- Washington, D.C., and in the the pianist duo, the series includes Mansion and Gardens: The Doheny intimate living room of the 55- national competitions, including a Phillips Collection Recital Series. “Voices of South America-Xavier Estate is located at 905 Loma Vista room, Baronial-style estate. Souh is grand prize at the Johannes Brahms The pianist also won the 2014 Los Prado and Camila Lima” on Feb. Drive. For information and tickets, a performer known for exceptional Association Competition. She was Angeles International Liszt 16, Czech violinist Pave Sporcl on call (310)285-6850, or visit bever- musicality. After studying at Ye- also finalist at the Stravinsky Competition, which included a March 15, the “Tandru Trio- lyhills.org/musicinthemansion. Won School of the Arts in South Awards International Competition Korea, she came to the United and won the NEC Philharmonic

photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market Farmers Market plans colorful Lunar New Year celebration The Original Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, is observing the Lunar New Year with a celebration on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. Visitors can celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rat with festivities including a chalk art presentation, balloon twister, dragon puppet craft sta- tion, Chinese calligraphy, lion dances, kung fu demonstration and a perfor- mance by local illusionist Joseph Tran. The family-oriented afternoon will be held on the Market Plaza and there will be “Lucky 8” specials on food and merchandise. The Original Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third St. For infor- mation, visit farmersmarketla.com.

photo courtesy of the Griffith Observatory Observatory hosts program on the latest in space science The Griffith Observatory will Universe.” A book-signing will fol- hold an installment of its All Space low the program. Considered free public lecture Additional topics include “what series on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 is in store for the fading star p.m. in the Leonard Nimoy Event Betelguese?,” “water ice on Mars,” Horizon theater. “the latest developments in com- The program offers a look at mercial crew launch vehicles,” some of the most talked about sub- “headlines from the 235th meeting jects in astronomy, science and of the American Astronomical space exploration, and programs Society,” “pretty pictures” and “the are conducted on the first Friday of January sky report.” each month. People planning to attend are The January program celebrates encouraged to ride the DASH the end of the Spitzer Space Observatory bus from the Telescope mission with special Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line guests, NASA/JPL and Spitzer sci- station or from free parking at the entists Michael Werner and Peter Greek Theatre. The Observatory is Eisenhardt, who will discuss their located at 2800 E. Observatory new book “More Things in the Road. For information, call Heavens: How Infrared Astronomy (213)473-0800, or visit griffithob- is Expanding Our View of the servatory.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 16, 2020 Forum on presidential election features journalists, rabbi n Former Park Labrea News/Beverly Press reporter, Ian Lovett to participate With the 2020 presidential elec- Atlantic, The Guardian, The Gottschalk Emeritus Professor of tion fast approaching, Wilshire Forward and Israel’s daily Yedioth Jewish Communal Service at the Boulevard Temple is holding a Ahronoth. Jack H. Skirball Campus of the forum with three political experts The Los Angeles Press Club Hebrew Union College-Jewish this evening, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at named her Journalist of the Year in Institute of Religion in Los the temple’s Irmas Campus. 2017 for reporting on sexual Angeles. He has also written four The panel discussion will focus harassment and assault a year books and numerous articles on on what the candidates and out- before the #MeToo movement issues important to Jews. comes could mean for Jews and the began and she was recognized as Windmueller is currently editing a United States. It features Danielle one of the most influential volume for the Casden Institute at Berrin, Ian Lovett and Steven American Jews by the Forward. USC on “The Impact of Donald Windmueller, whose knowledge Lovett is the national religion Trump’s Presidency on American and perspectives will provide a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Jews.” greater understanding of the issues based in Los Angeles. Prior to that, Following the panel discussion, and candidates. he spent five years at the New York the panelists will answer questions. Berrin is an award-winning jour- Times, where he covered the West Michael Janofsky, a Temple mem- photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo nalist who spent more than a Coast and major breaking news ber and former national correspon- decade covering the American across the country, including the dent for the New York Times, will Jewish community and its role in Boston Marathon bombing and the serve as moderator. Learn photography tips from world affairs. Much of her work San Bernardino terrorist attack. Admission is free but registra- focused on Israel and Hollywood. One of Lovett’s first journalism tions is required. Wilshire She worked as a senior reporter and jobs was with the Park Labrea Boulevard Temple’s Irmas Campus Emmy-winner Ron Magill columnist for the Los Angeles News/Beverly Press, where he was is located at 11661 W. Olympic Jewish Journal and contributed a reporter from 2009-10. Blvd. For information and to RSVP, Attend a lecture with five-time Emmy award-winner Ron Magill, one work to the New York Times, The Windmueller is the Rabbi Alfred visit bit.ly/3aalnYU. of the most vibrant storytellers in photography, on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo. Magill, who has appeared on programs such as National Geographic Explorer, the Today Show and Good Morning America, will discuss his LACMA to host a work and help photographers enhance their skills. The event includes admission to the zoo before it opens to the public, a personal tour and lunch with Magill, special animal feedings and animal close-ups, and Swinging Soirée VIP reserved seating for the discussion. Tickets are $20; seating is very limited. The event will be held in the On Jan. 18, the Los Angeles zoo’s Witherbee Auditorium, 5333 Zoo Drive. For information, visit County Museum of Art is partner- lazoo.org/ronmagill. ing with Dapper Day to host Dapper Day + LACMA Swinging Soirée, a private after-hours party in 22nd Street,” the newly opened exclusive bar and lounge area, and the museum’s galleries. “Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific” and a complimentary glass of cham- Between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., more. pagne. guests will be able to mingle among This year, the Swinging Soirée Tickets start at $20 for members LACMA’s current exhibitions, Plus ticket includes all-day muse- and $25 for non-members. For including “Betye Saar: Call and um admission (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), information, visit

photo courtesy of DapperDay.com/taken at LACMA Response,” “Do Ho Suh: 348 West expedited party entry, access to an my.lacma.org/events/20495. Tamayo exhibit at LACMA’s Charles White campus

The new exhibition “Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation” is now on display at LACMA’s satellite gallery at Charles White Elementary School. Born in Oaxaca, Tamayo (1899–1991) was a leading Mexican artist of the 20th century who achieved international acclaim. He became known primarily for his paintings and murals, but also created a robust body of works on paper, which provided an important avenue for formal and tech- nical innovation. Drawn exclusive- ly from LACMA’s holdings, this exhi- bition highlights Tamayo’s engage- ment with print- making and also includes a selection of Mesoamerican sculptures – an important source of inspiration for the artist – from the Sunday, January 26, 2020 -11:30 AM – 1:00 PM museum’s collec- Thursday, January 30, 2020 -8:00 AM – 12 Noon tion. Spanning over 60 years of his career, “Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation” focuses on Tamayo’s long- standing interest in prints as a means of exploring new tech- niques and further- photo © 2019 Tamayo Heirs/Mexico/Licensed by VAGA at Artists ing experimentation. Rights Society, NY, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA Throughout the Rufino Tamayo’s 1974 lithograph “Trembling course of the exhibi- Woman (Mujer temblorosa)” tion, students of Testing Dates Charles White Elementary School will be working with Los Angeles-based artist Raul K - 1st Grade - Sat., March 7 Baltazar on an original art installation in the gallery space inspired by 2nd - 8th Grade - Wed., March 11 Tamayo’s artwork. The exhibition will be on view until July 11, and it is open to the public on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, visit lacma.org. 20 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press For your consideration: ‘Little Women’

As is, the Oscars’ director cate- argument almost old enough to gory includes one promising can- drive – and the role of dark, gritty didate, Bong Joon Ho, for the crit- stories, which dominate the prima- ically praised “Parasite.” Sure, ry award categories this year. Martin Scorsese directs the hell Gritty can be a good thing, a great out of his 3 1/2-hour crime drama, thing, in fact. Remember the first and Quentin Tarantino knows his Clown Prince of Crime who easier than all the other films up way around some truly captivating nabbed an Oscar? for best directing. For that matter, sequences. Yet both filmmakers Alas, equally memorable and, in it’s a peppier view than “Bird.” and their babies feel so much like the case of several top contenders, That’s the problem. business as usual for this category, better films like “Little Women” Traumatized, brutalized, over- the kind of good ol’ awards bait get lost in that shadow. How can an bearing men dominate in 2020, and lobbed at a diminishing viewer- expertly written, directed and per- their male directors are praised for ship for that hostless ceremony. formed adaptation gain any footing tapping into that dark soul of And then comes something against a media circus focused on (white) men. Is “Little Women” just fresh, original, allegedly “Joker,” a tragic male figures doing their pre- too happy or positive, minus the bit gritty origin story of the iconic dictably bloody and gloomy thing? that previously took down Claire supervillain. One hiccup: “Joker” Even with six noms, “Little Danes in 1994? To create some- isn’t original at all, unless invok- Women” seems like it might win thing this delightful is no small feat, photo by Wilson Webb/© 2019 CTMG ing Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver,” big for most snubs. It already did and Gerwig’s incredible ability to Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) turns down a marriage proposal from her best modest violence and self-impor- in one distinct category: directing. bring it to life deserves much more friend Laurie (Timothée Chalamet), swearing they would be unhappy. tance count as fresh and original. Greta Gerwig’s previous film praise, especially over other less The hype won’t last. It never does. “Lady Bird” received near univer- deserving directors on that list. The problem with such a flavor sal praise, so she’s on the Yes, she received praise for her damage. It only got two noms at and dance weird. of the month is its massive shad- Academy’s radar. But somehow writing. Rightly so, considering the Golden Globes and received six “Little Women” won’t be ow. Until the ceremony on Feb. 9, the director of “Road Trip” and how she turned a chronological snubs at BAFTA. Compare that to remembered as the best film of tired op-eds will lather home “Starsky & Hutch” bested her to story into something with an “Joker’s” whopping 11 Oscar 2019. But its charm and hopeful pages with debates about the criti- the nom this time around. Sure, entirely different pulse and place- noms, a baffling high for superhero delights shower every scene, every cal value of superhero films – an “Women” goes down much, much ment, or climaxes and juxtaposi- films (blah, blah, it still counts as a stellar performance, from Saoirse tions. In so doing, she successfully superhero film). Ronan’s Jo and Florence Pugh’s pulls off the seventh film adapta- The pair even face off in cos- Amy, both deservedly nominated tion of Louisa May Alcott’s 19th tuming. That’s the most perplexing for lead and supporting roles. If century classic. (Kinda puts that one considering how inconsequen- only it could be judged on merit whole “A Star is Born” remakes tial it is in one of those films. alongside its adversaries, but the complaint into perspective.) Round No. 2 occurs in adapted Academy’s predominant demo- The problem with films like screenplay. The latter shouldn’t graphic favors a shockingly pre- “Joker” isn’t that they entirely fail. even be a comparison considering dictable aesthetic, from cheap race Instead, they undeservedly blow how effortlessly “Little Women” films by white directors to pretty up. “Baby Driver,” “La La Land,” transforms an otherwise familiar much anything that praises now “Joker” – excessive hype sky- story into something truly refresh- Hollywood. That leaves little room rockets coverage before a quick ing. That’s real originality, not tak- for stories about sisterly love, no fade to black. Just ask “The Artist.” ing a universally beloved supervil- matter how incredibly excellent And with them comes collateral lain and making him chain smoke they may be.

photo by Wilson Webb/© 2019 CTMG Laurie (Timothée Chalamet) ends up marrying his unlikely match: the third March sister, Amy (Florence Pugh). Dance company performs at The Wallis Contra-tiempo, a Los Angeles- justUS” includes choreography by based urban Latin dance company, Contra-tiempo founder and director will present “joyUS justUS” in the Ana Maria Alvarez . Wallis Annenberg Center for the “It celebrates our capacity to Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith come together and be connected Theater. and see ourselves in one another,” Set to music by the band “Las Alvarez said. Cafeteras,” the work fuses Salsa, The Wallis’ 2019-20 dance pro- Afro-Cuban and contemporary gramming exclusively features Los dance styles with theater, offering Angeles-based companies. stories of hope, faith, family and Performances of “joyUS justUS” joy collected from communities of will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, color in south Los Angeles. Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18. “Contra-tiempo is known for Tickets start at $29 and are on sale compelling choreography steeped now. in social justice,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis Annenberg Center for artistic director for The Wallis. the Performing Arts is located at “This engaging work beautifully 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., showcases the troupe’s unique style Beverly Hills. To purchase tickets and vision.” and for information, call (310)746- A collaborative effort, “joyUS 4000, or visit thewallis.org/ct.

photo courtesy of Contra-tiempo “joyUS justUS” will feature choreography by Contra-tiempo founder and director Ana Maria Alverez and other members. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 16, 2020 92nd Oscars nominees announced The Academy of Motion Pictures for “Marriage Story,” Johansson for Dual photography exhibition debuts at Leica Gallery Arts and Sciences announced the “Jojo Rabbit,” Florence Pugh for Leica Gallery Los Angeles will nominees for the 2020 Academy “Little Women” and Margot Robbie host a dual artist reception from 6 Awards, and “Joker” led all films for “Bombshell.” to 9 p.m. tonight, Jan. 16, celebrat- with 11 nominations, followed by Nominees for Actor in a ing actor, filmmaker and comedi- “1917,” “The Irishman” and “Once Supporting Role are Tom Hanks for an Jeff Garlin’s debut photo exhi- Upon a Time … in Hollywood” “A Beautiful Day in the bition, “Big Bowl of Wonderful,” with 10 nominations each. Neighborhood,” Anthony Hopkins and photographer Alan Schaller’s Actor and producer John Cho and for “The Two Popes,” Al Pacino for L.A. debut of “Metropolis,” an producer, actress and writer Issa “The Irishman,” Joe Pesci for “The exploration of how humans are Rae announced the 92nd Oscars Irishman” and Brad Pitt for “Once dwarfed in the modern world nominations on Jan. 13, in the upon a Time ... in Hollywood.” around them and often lost in it. David Geffen Theater at the Nominees for Directing are The dual exhibition will be on Academy Museum of Motion Martin Scorsese for “The view through March 2. Regular Pictures, which is scheduled to Irishman,” Todd Phillips for gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., open later this year. “Joker,” Sam Mendes for “1917,” Monday through Saturday; noon “Joker,” “1917,” “The Irishman” Quentin Tarantino for “Once upon a to 5 p.m., Sunday. Admission to and “Once Upon a Time … in Time ... in Hollywood” and Bong the opening reception and dual Hollywood” were all nominated for Joon Ho for “Parasite.” exhibition is free. Best Picture, as were “Marriage Academy members from each Leica Gallery Los Angeles is Story,” “Ford v Ferrari,” “Jojo of the 17 branches vote to deter- located at 8783 Beverly Blvd., Rabbit,” “Little Women” and mine the nominees in their respec- West Hollywood. For information, photo courtesy of Jeff Garlin “Parasite.” tive categories. In the Animated call (424)777-0341, or visit leica- “Big Bowl of Wonderful” captures Jeff Garlin’s unique perspective Nominees for Actress in a Feature Film and International galleryla.com. inside the entertainment industry as an actor, filmmaker and comedian. Leading Role are Cynthia Erivo for Feature Film categories, nominees “Harriet,” Scarlett Johansson for are selected by a vote of multi- “Marriage Story,” Saoirse Ronan branch screening committees. All for “Little Women,” Charlize voting members are eligible to Grammy Museum celebrates music education at the Ebell Theron for “Bombshell” and Renée select the Best Picture nominees. On Thursday, Jan. 23, the 11th Zellweger for “Judy.” Active members of the annual “Grammy In The Schools Nominees for Actor in a Leading Academy are eligible to vote for Live! – A Celebration Of Music & Role are Antonio Banderas for the winners in all 24 categories Education” will take place at the “Pain and Glory,” Leonardo beginning through Tuesday, Feb. Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Dicaprio for “Once upon a Time ... 4. “Grammy In The Schools Live!” in Hollywood,” Adam Driver for The 92nd Oscars will be held on incorporates elements of various “Marriage Story,” Joaquin Phoenix Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Dolby Grammy Museum Foundation edu- for “Joker” and Jonathan Pryce for Theatre at Hollywood & Highland cation programs including Grammy “The Two Popes.” Center, and will be televised live Camp and the Music Educator Nominees for Actress in a on ABC. Award. Supporting Role are Kathy Bates For a complete list of nominees, Grammy Camp offers selected for “Richard Jewell,” Laura Dern visit oscars.org. high school students an interactive summer music experience. Focusing on all aspects of music, this opportunity provides instruc- tion by industry professionals with cutting-edge technology in profes- sional facilities. The program has eight music career tracks: audio photo courtesy of the Grammy Museum engineering, electronic music pro- Grammy In The Schools Live! Will feature alumni of Grammy Museum duction, music business, music education programs. journalism, instrumental perfor- mance, vocal performance, song- Recording Academy; Grammy- located at 4401 W. 8th St. For infor- writing and video production. All nominated artist Bebe Rexha; and mation or to purchase tickets, visit culminate in media projects, Michael Sticka, president of the bit.ly/2QHyUzq. recordings and showcase perfor- Grammy Museum. The 2020 GRAMMY Camp mances. photo by Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S. Tickets are $25 and the event application deadline is March 31. Attendees will includeDeborah begins at 7:30 p.m. Applications are available at gram- John Cho, left, and Issa Rae announced the nominees for the 92nd Dugan, president and CEO of the The Wilshire Ebell Theatre is mycamp.com. annual Academy Awards. Red Cross seeking nominations for annual Heroes Luncheon The American Red Cross Los heroes work or reside in L.A. Bogie’s Liquor Angeles Region is seeking nom- County, though the heroic acts inations for its 16th annual may have occurred elsewhere Hometown Heroes Luncheon and have taken place in the last honoring individuals from year. across Los Angeles County who Honorees from last year’s have demonstrated heroism Hometown Heroes Luncheon through extraordinary acts of include Gabriel Casillo, who courage and humanitarian ser- used his Red Cross first-aid vice. training to rescue a choking “Every day we’re surrounded classmate, and Daniel Tauch and by heroes, often without even Jesus Villavicencio, who helped knowing it,” said Veronica a fellow construction worker Garcia Davalos, executive direc- who collapsed on the job due to tor of the Greater Long Beach, a seizure caused by a brain Rio Hondo and South Bay aneurysm. Tauch and Chapter of the American Red Villavicencio delivered CPR and Cross Los Angeles Region, assisted emergency personnel as which has hosted the event since they stabilized the man in order 2004. “We need the public’s help to transport him to a nearby hos- to identify everyday heroes in our pital. Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs community whom we can recog- This year’s award recipients nize for their contributions.” will be honored at the Heroic acts such performing Hometown Heroes Awards 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine CPR or rescuing someone from Luncheon on Thursday, May 14, drowning are encouraged to be at the Carson Community Center. (323) 469-1414 nominated; the heroic act must Heroes can be nominated via have occurred outside of the nor- the Red Cross website and nom- www.bogiesliquor.com mal course and scope of the inations are due by Jan. 31. For hero’s usual and customary information or to nominate a work. Additionally, the Red hero, visit redcross.org/la- Don’t Drink & Drive! Cross asks that all nominated heroes. 22 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Ceramics group exhibition on view at Craft Contemporary Craft Contemporary presents its second clay biennial, “The Body, The Object, The Other,” from Jan. 25 through May 10. This group exhibition features 21 artists whose practices reflect the expanding Mammoth statues still notion of figuration within ceram- ics. “Clay is a distinctly malleable stand tall at Tar Pits material and thus a medium partic- ularly suited to broaden ideas of representation, whether physical, psychological or political,” co- curator Holly Jerger said. All of the artists use the human body as their starting point to chal- lenge traditional notions of repre- sentation, often going beyond the bounds of a recognizable figure. “The figure has always been pre- sent in ceramics,” co-curator Andres Payan Estrada said. “These artists are questioning how the self can be constructed and refiguring photo courtesy of Roxanne Jackson their own relationships to the body “Metal Goddess” (2017) by Roxanne Jackson is one of the ceramic and to clay.” pieces featured in “The Body, The Object, The Other” at Craft “The Body, The Object, The Contemporary. Other” will be installed throughout the entire museum, and brings together a selection of works creat- ed over the past decade with new Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor works specifically produced for the occasion. In addition to sculptural objects, the exhibition also presents several site-specific installations and performative works. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for students, teachers and seniors, and free for Craft Contemporary mem- bers. On Sundays, admission is free. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Participating artists are: Alex Anderson, Jenny Hata Blumenfield, Jason Briggs, Cassils, A photograph in the Jan. 26, 1967, issue of the Park Labrea News Sharif Farrag, Nicki Green, Phyllis showed the statue of a mammoth being installed in front of the La Green, Raven Halfmoon, Roxanne Brea Tar Pits along Wilshire Boulevard. The statue was part of an out- Jackson, Anabel Juarez, Cynthia door exhibit illustrating how the Pleistocene-era mammals became Lahti, Galia Linn, Cannupa Hanska trapped in the sticky tar. Sculptor Howard Bell was shown with his Luger, Gerardo Monterrubio, Brie creation, nicknamed “old grayback” according to the accompanying Ruais, Anders Herwald Ruhwald, article. The statue is part of a family of mammoths that remain today Nicole Seisler, Meghan Smythe, at the side of the lake at the front of the Tar Pits. The La Brea Tar Pits Cammie Staros, Wanxin Zhang and and Museum is currently undergoing a multiyear re-envisioning Bari Ziperstein. Across 7. Eccentric process that will lead to a transformation of the property in the years The Craft Contemporary is locat- 1. Grand Coulee 8. Empty words to come. Plans call for the mammoth family to remain at the site as ed at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- 4. Agonize over 9. Not rejecting out of hand part of the future project. mation, call (323)937-4230, or visit 8. 10. cafam.org. Greenhouse area Color delicately 14. __ scale of 1 to 10 11. Low singing voice 15. See 12. Berlioz’s “Les nuits d’___” 16. Narcotic 13. ___ Spiegel (German magazine) LA Phil kicks off jazz series at Walt Disney Concert Hall 17. Black Sea nation, abbr. 21. Austin time 18. High, prefix 22. The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s LA Phil to highlight music of into deeper communication with Mug 19. Less mellow 26. 2019-20 jazz series at Walt Disney inspiration and resilience includ- hip-hop and modernist classical Classification or type 20. Fruits 27. Dolt Concert Hall, led by Herbie ing Hancock’s tributes to Angela music and using it to address social 23. 28. Hancock, the LA Phil’s creative Davis, “Ostinato (Suite for issues. Hired sleuths, slangily Master Sgt., for one 24. “I dare you!” 30. Peacock network chair for jazz, will feature some of Angela)” and Martin Luther King Maria Schneider is a multiple 25. 31. the hottest names in jazz paying Jr.’s “I Have a Dream.” Grammy Award winner and the Railroad terminal Tom Clancy subj. 29. Mile High City team 32. Furniture wood tribute to the legacies of those who Members of the Wayne Shorter 2019 recipient of the prestigious 34. 33. came before them. Quartet and special guests will pay NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship. Milk, as a prefix Compass point 36. Partisanship 35. Tax At 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, homage to the unique musical Multiple Grammy Award nominee 37. 37. avant-garde pop musician Laurie vision of Shorter’s living legend at Anat Cohen’s vision for jazz Cherried German dessert Undergrad degrees 44. Modern Maturity org. 38. Body of water in Quebec Anderson and Grammy Award- 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5. Band encompasses Brazilian bossa nova 45. 39. winning jazz polymath Christian members include Brian Blade on and samba, swinging New Orleans Coyote calls Music sheet abbr. 46. Pugnacious 40. Tax advisor McBride will form a unique com- drums, John Patitucci on bass and music and balladry, all with a post- 50. 41. bination with cellist Rubin Danilo Pérez on piano. Special bop twist. Schneider and Cohen Amasses Place for a stud 55. Dissolute man 42. Hydromassage facility Kodheli to showcase the pliability guests for this performance include will join together on Sunday, April 57. 43. of jazz. Terence Blanchard, Kenny Garrett 19, for a demonstration of decades- Heredity factor “Naughty!” 58. Tough ski slopes 47. Pompous gait The LA Phil’s Power to the and Joe Lovano. Oakland trum- old jazz tradition. 63. 48. People! Festival kicks off at 8 p.m. peter Ambrose Akinmusire pre- The LA Phil is located at 151 S. Disconnect Pouch 65. Aboutface 49. Hearty laugh on Thursday, March 5, with sents selections from his rhythmi- Grand Ave. For information and 66. 51. Hancock and his band collaborat- cally dexterous 2018 album tickets, call (213)972-3440, or visit Egyptian king Self center 67. 52. ing with Gustavo Dudamel and the “Origami Harvest,” pushing jazz laphil.com/events/series/115. Rap session? Dispatched 68. Snaky swimmers 53. Make happen 69. Slippery road hazard 54. Fit together 70. Set of six 56. Bygone auto 71. Former Fords 58. “Gil ___” Special Shabbat services commemorate lost loved ones 72. Homer Simpson neighbor 59. Fabric collections Join Cantor Estherleon death and people are invited to The Matrix Theatre is located at 60. “Why should ___ you?” Schwartz for a special yahrzeit light a candle and offer special 7657 Melrose Ave. Down 61. “___ Lang Syne” memorial service on Friday, Jan. prayers for their loved ones. The For information and to RSVP, 1. Disbelieves 62. Job for a cleanup crew 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Matrix special Shabbat service will text (323)327-8195, or call 2. Sport sock 63. Navy ship intro Theatre. include special healing prayers. (323)653-7420 and leave a mes- 3. Rattle 64. Formerly known as Yahrzeit services mark the Kosher chicken soup made by sage for a return call if your call 4. Badlands Natl. Park locale anniversary of a loved one’s Schwartz will also be served. is not answered. 5. 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Downtown ice rink open through Monday Grammy Museum launches awards The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square will be open week with Amy Winehouse exhibit through Monday, Jan. 20, in down- town Los Angeles . On Monday, Jan. 20, the Parry, and close friend, Catriona Open seasonally, the 7,200-square- Grammy Museum will celebrate Gourlay, will discuss stories and foot rink is the city’s largest, offer- the opening of “Beyond Black – the history behind costumes at the ing visitors professional-quality ice The Style of Amy Winehouse” museum’s Clive Davis Theater as for skating and entertainment. The with an exclusive program for part of an exclusive members-only rink welcomes 54,000 skaters and museum members and free public program from 5 to 6 p.m. The dis- 450,000 spectators each year. launch party as a special kickoff cussion will be moderated by “For Los Angeles residents, the Grammy Awards week. music journalist Eve Barlow. Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing “Beyond Black – The Style Of From 6 to 9 p.m., public entry to Square is an absolute must when it Amy Winehouse” will offer a ret- the museum is free. RSVP at comes to embracing winter fun in rospective of Winehouse’s career, eventbrite.com/e/beyond-black- Los Angeles,” said Willy Bietak, her biggest influences, iconic fash- the-style-of-amy-winehouse- president of Willy Bietak ion moments and how she — exhibit-launch-party-tickets- Productions. while only living to be 27 and 88753822071. The rink is easily accessible by releasing two studio albums — The exhibit will run through car, bus or Metro (Pershing Square left an indelible mark on music, April 13. stop). General admission is $9, photo by Red Apple Photography fashion and pop culture. The The Grammy Museum is locat- skate rental is $5, locker rental is Open for 21 years, the Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square is the city’s exhibit will also touch on how ed at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For $3 and skate helpers are $6. Special largest outdoor rink. Winehouse’s untimely passing led information, call (213)765-6800, group rates are offered Monday her family to create the Amy or visit through Thursday. Tickets can be A partnership with Metro and Pershing Square is located at 532 Winehouse Foundation. grammymuseum.org/exhibits/bey bought at the ice rink ticket win- Metrolink gives riders a $1 skating S. Olive St. For information, call Winehouse’s stylist, Naomi ond-black-amy-winehouse. dow or in advance online at holi- session discount. (213)624-4289, or visit holiday- dayicerinkdowntownla.com. The Bai Holiday Ice Rink icerinkdowntownla.com. Filmforum viewing of international short films at the Egyptian On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Los include Croatian film “Imbued minutes. Angeles Filmforum will present Life” (Udahnut život) by Ivana Tickets are $12 for general highlights from the 2019 Bośnjak and Thomas Johnson, admission; $8 for students with International Short Film Festival Belgian/Congolese film “ZOM- ID, seniors and American Oberhausen at 7:30 p.m. in the BIES” by Baloii, Swiss film Cinematheque members. Spielberg Theatre at the Egyptian. “Membrane” (Membran) by Max Filmforum members can attend for The program will begin with Philipp Schmid and free. “amelina” by Rubén Guzmán, who British/Senegalese film “Algo- The Spielberg Theatre at the accompanies a Patagonian woman Rhythm” by Manu Luksch. Egyptian is located at 6712 on her forays through a region she All short films will include Hollywood Blvd. For information, seems to inhabit completely on her English subtitles and the entire call (323)377-7238, or visit lafilm- own. Other features in the program running time for the program is 81 forum.org.

Lynne Twist to give financial talk at WeHo EDITION photo courtesy of Getty Images Amy Winehouse was a singer and songwriter who mixed the musical Visionary Women, a Los with Money and Life with Lynne highest potential. This presenta- genres of soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Angeles female empowerment Twist” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at tion will examine ways to realign nonprofit created by Beverly Hills the West Hollywood EDITION relationships with money as well City Councilwoman Lili Bosse, tonight, Jan. 16. as discover one’s sufficiency and hosts author Angella Nazarian Based on her best-selling book, inner wealth. and entertainment executive “The Soul of Money,” Twist will The West Hollywood EDITION Shelly Reid, who will speak about the harsh realities of a is located at 9040 Sunset Blvd. present“The Soul of Money: money culture that she said holds For information, visit soulof- Transforming Your Relationship people back from achieving their money.org.

New director of sales joins Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills announced the addition of Kelly Teo as director of sales and marketing on its exec- utive team. “Returning to California after spending the last six years working with top hotel brands in China is a welcome homecoming for me,” Teo said. “And doing so with such a legendary hotel brand makes my return to the United States a true delight.” Teo, who was raised in Northern California and attended University of California at Berkeley, began his sales and marketing career with the Hilton San Francisco & Towers. With this new appointment, he also marks his return to the Hilton family. In the interim, Teo’s career took him to a series of luxury hotels, beginning with the InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco as director of sales, then on to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey. Staying with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Teo headed to its outpost in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, Teo spear- headed the openings of two top-notch hotels, The Sanya EDITION in Sanya, China, and the St. Regis Hotel in Hong Kong. The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is located at 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For information, call (310)860-6666, or visit waldorfastoria.com. photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Kelly Teo Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 January 16, 2020 Challengers talk housing, transportation Café honored for kindness From page 1 is also founder of the registered housing is secured. the conversation out of our laps, by Beverly Hills political action committee Streets “In our district, homelessness where we should be having it, and for All, stated that the PAC is sup- went up by 53% in one year. It’s a cedes control to Sacramento,” Levy porting Levy in the 4th District shocking jump, because in our city said. “[A] new version of SB 50 council race. Eyal added that Ryu is in the same period of time, it only does something that I think should willing to participate in other went up 16%. That, to me, says help our city lead on housing, and upcoming election forums, none of what our councilman has been that is it gives local communities which have been scheduled yet, but doing has been slow and ineffectu- two years to come up with a better he decided against participating in al,” Levy said. “Thirty-seven thou- plan. We should be building the the event on Monday evening. sand people are sleeping on our way we used to build. We should be “Councilmember Ryu believes in city’s streets. If we would have had building duplexes and triplexes and honest and open conversations with a natural disaster that put those peo- fourplexes that made the neighbor- residents across Council District 4. ple in the streets, we would have hoods in this district so special to Unfortunately, that’s not what this mobilized immediately, but the fact begin with and are in keeping with was,” Eyal said in a statement. “An is, we have seen that happen in our the character of the neighborhoods event in which one of the hosts has city. During the fires in the fall, we they are in. We should also take already announced interest in run- were opening shelters. We should every opportunity we can to build ning an independent expenditure have been doing the same thing for more densely around transit and against Councilmember Ryu is less decades, and we should do it today. encourage people to use transit in a candidate forum and more a This first step is safe parking and those buildings.” politicized event with a predeter- safe campsites on city lots. We have Raman said building housing is mined outcome. Councilmember a lot of city parking in this city and paramount, and she is uncertain photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Urth Caffe owner Shallom Berkman received the Kindness Ryu will continue to have more we should be using [them] today for how much of an impact SB 50 will Recognition Award from Mayor John Mirisch and the Beverly Hills open conversations with folks safe parking with wraparound ser- have on the homelessness crisis. City Council on Jan. 9. across the district on the important vice like bathrooms and showers “As a city council member my Berkman and his wife and co-owner, Jilla, are Beverly Hills resi- issues facing working families and and mental-health counseling and job, whether SB 50 passes or not, is dents who support local schools and community initiatives, such as building a Los Angeles for all.” addiction counseling so it operates the same,” Raman said. “I think Beverly Gardens Park and Friends of the Beverly Hills Public The Mid City West forum was as if it was supportive housing. If even the most fervent advocate of Library, Mirisch said. moderated by independent journal- we create safe parking sites and safe SB 50 would not argue that it “We’re grateful to the Berkman family for their commitment to ist Marissa Gluck, and there was no camping sites, we will then be able addresses not completely enough building strong, connected communities in Beverly Hills and mention of Schneider or support for to clear our sidewalks, because they our homelessness crisis and our beyond,” Mirisch said. any candidate. Levy and Raman will provide a safe place to go.” affordable housing crisis in Los For information, visit beverlyhills.org. outlined their visions for the district Both candidates also said the Angeles. It would take many, many and answered questions posed by homeless crisis is intertwined with a years before that housing could be Gluck. Mid City West Board lack of affordable housing in Los built and before the trickle-down approach to improving education, not participating, and are hopeful Chairman Scott Epstein expressed Angeles. effect of having more housing on as a lack of affordable housing has they will have a chance to discuss disappointment about Ryu’s “We cannot address our home- the market will actually have seri- caused families to leave the city and the issues with him present at future absence and added the intention lessness crisis without also prevent- ous impacts on housing costs here, take their children with them, they forums. was to provide a forum so the com- ing the fall of people into homeless- or on the kind of housing that will said. With fewer families having “I am disappointed he [was] not munity could be informed. He said ness,” Raman said. “You can [pre- actually catch people as they are children attending public schools, here but am not surprised,” Levy many members of the council have vent people from becoming home- falling into homelessness.” government funding for education said. already personally decided who less] by providing things like right The candidates also addressed has been reduced, thus reducing the “I think it’s really important for they are supporting in the race, to legal counsel when you’re facing transportation and congestion, with quality of education provided. residents to have the opportunity to some backing Ryu, but the candi- eviction and increasing the number both advocating for more innovative Levy and Raman added that they hear candidates and seated elected date forum was an impartial event of people who are eligible for rental ways to get people moving more are in the process of building sup- officials,” Raman added. “I am dis- and the council is not taking sides. assistance, by instituting a rent quickly. Both said more public trans- port for their campaigns and are appointed that Councilmember Ryu “This event was planned by freeze in all the apartments that are portation is the answer to reduce the looking forward to meeting people has elected not to do that.” members of our board in a commit- controlled by the rent stabilization number of cars on the streets. in the community. They both The primary election will be held tee who don’t have any ties to any ordinance. If you don’t stop the “An increasing number of peo- expressed disappointment in Ryu on March 3. of the campaigns,” Epstein said. flood of people into homelessness ple who work in L.A. drive to “It’s about our stakeholders. We by using every tool in our toolbox, work every day, and this is very were providing a forum so our we will never address this crisis. We much rooted in the fact that we are stakeholders, the voters, could hear are not building the kind of housing not building the type of housing from the candidates first-hand.” we desperately need. We are not that people who work in L.A. can Approximately 50 people attend- building deeply affordable housing. afford,” Raman said. “I think Window Sale! ed the forum, which covered issues We need to think about how we can addressing our housing crisis in such as homelessness, affordable really do that in Los Angeles.” some ways is also addressing our housing, transportation and educa- Levy proposed using money gen- traffic crisis, and it will also tion. Both Levy, a writer and erated for homeless services address our bad air because as women’s advocate, and Raman, a through Measure H to keep people people drive more, smog-produc- homeless advocate and nonprofit housed. Measure H created a quar- ing pollution also increases and leader, said the affordable housing ter-cent sales tax increase, which our air gets worse and worse. It’s crisis and homelessness are inter- Levy said helps fund homeless ser- incredibly important that we are twined, and are among the most vices while also improving the local thinking about traffic in a much pressing issues affecting the district economy. more holistic way. It’s incredibly and the city. Levy proposed using “We have to build supportive important that you have somebody wood • vinyl • fiberglass • aluminum city parking lots, many of which are housing. We know this, but it’s very in office … who will fight for empty at night, to allow people liv- expensive and very slow to build, changes we so desperately need. ing in vehicles to park overnight and while we are trying to do that, We need a lot more buses on the KEEP THE COLD OUT! and others to camp in tents. Raman people are dying in the streets. They streets and we need them to run said neighborhood service centers are becoming less stable and they more regularly if we want people are needed in every community so are under threat of attack,” Levy to use them.” SALE GOOD 25% OFF caseworkers can get to know people said. “We need to create a healthy Levy said she has first-hand THRU 1/31/20your first 5 Milgard Windows experiencing homelessness on a environment for small business to experience in using public trans- personal basis and can help direct grow here so we can continue to fill portation and the challenges in them to resources. our coffers and offer the services we increasing public usage. “I think [homelessness] is the are going to need for as many years “I ride transit. I ride DASH, I ride most important issue facing Los it takes.” the buses and I ride the trains. I Angeles right now,” Raman said. “I The candidates also addressed know the only solution to our transit think we need to do a much better Senate Bill 50, state legislation that problems is to invest in transit. We job of addressing the needs of peo- would make it easier for multifamily are in the place we are in now ple experiencing homelessness housing to be built along transporta- because we cut so much service that right now. It’s incredibly hard to get tion corridors and around transit people had to get back into cars,” the help that you need when you’re hubs. The state legislation has been Levy said. “There are many of us on the streets and I think we need to opposed by many municipalities who have to keep driving … but have a network of community because leaders believe it would there are also many of us who want access centers across the city where take away local power over zoning. to take the bus and want another people can speak to a case manager, “We are in a housing crisis. We option. For those of us who want check out our YELP reviews! build relationships of trust with are 500,000 units short of the hous- another option, we need DASH mental health case workers and ing we need in this city, and that has buses in every single neighborhood case managers and start their jour- caused a major spike in rent and has and they need to run every 10 min- Expert Free neys off the streets.” caused a spike in housing prices. utes and not every 45. We need pro- Installation Estimates Levy agreed that homeless is the It’s really important to me that our tected bus lanes on every street that most pressing issue, and outlined communities have a voice in how used to accommodate a streetcar.” ways to find places for homeless we solve this problem, and I think Creating more housing was also a 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood individuals to stay while permanent just saying no to every idea punts component of the candidates’ 323.248.0840 • tashmans.com 26 January 16, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Clippers, Cedars-Sinai give New home needed for L.A. archives From page 1 teens an assist report in Variety, and in 2014, the The PaleyFest L.A. lineup, which science fiction and a special cele- property was sold to New York- was announced on Jan. 14, will bration of one of the world’s most based Janel Management Corp., bring the stars, writers, producers beloved entertainers, there is some- which now is buying out the cen- and creators of multiple television thing for every television fan to ter’s lease. Representatives of Janel shows to the Dolby Theatre in enjoy at this year’s PaleyFest.” did not return requests for com- Hollywood from March 12-22. The festival will begin with ment. “Modern Family” on March 13, The Paley Center plans to leave followed by “One Day at a Time” its Beverly Hills location by mid- “The Paley Center and “A Special Evening with Dolly 2020, though it will remain in its Parton & Dolly Parton’s New York City location. The is a tremendous Heartstrings” on March 14, and a Beverly Hills location appears to asset to the celebration of the 400th episode of have been removed from the “NCIS” and “The Boys” on March group’s website. Beverly Hills 15. However, the Paley Center isn’t community.” March 18 will feature “Star Trek: going to leave Los Angeles entirely, Picard,” March 19 will focus on said Teresa Brady, the group’s direc- “Outlander” and on March 20, tor of communications. The Paley -Keith Sterling, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will be Center is looking into a potential spokesman for Beverly Hills celebrated. new space in the Los Angeles area to On March 21, attendees will hear house the group’s archive, she said, from the casts and crews of “Dead and the Paley Center will still hold “Every year, television fans to Me” and “Ozark.” events in the area. know that PaleyFest L.A. is the On March 22, “Schitt’s Creek” “Even though we’re leaving the place to be for the inside scoop on will be celebrated in the afternoon photo by Varon Panganiban building, our presence remains the the most acclaimed and popular before PaleyFest closes with “The On Jan. 7, local middle and high school students from underserved same,” Brady said. “We’ll continue shows on television, and this year’s Mandalorian” that evening. communities participated in a hands-on hospital experience and to produce PaleyFest year after lineup is no exception,” said Tickets are now on sale to mem- learned about the wide range of careers in healthcare in a mentorship year. We’ll continue to host Paley Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley bers of the Paley Center, and they event sponsored by the Los Angeles Clippers. Media Council programs, where we Center’s president and CEO, in a will be available to the general pub- The students, who participate in the Clippers Mentorship Assist host some of the renowned names statement. “From some of the top lic tomorrow, Jan. 17. For informa- Zone, were joined by Clippers player Ivica Zubac at the Cedars-Sinai in the industry.” shows in drama, comedy, fantasy, tion, visit paleycenter.org. Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills as they took part in a simulated surgery in a fully equipped operating room, learned how to use the latest robotic surgical tools and learned how to administer CPR. Detective was trying to help pedestrian In an effort to encourage the students to explore careers in health- From page 1 care, the students also met several members of the Cedars-Sinai staff, including physicians, nurses, administrators and other staff members. picked her up and helped her to the ality. She was lively. When Amber The Cedars-Sinai employees answered questions about their health- corner. The detective was returning went into a room, you knew Amber care career paths and shared stories about their professional develop- to her vehicle when she was struck was in the room,” Ramirez said. ment. by a motorist traveling east on “She had this sympathetic and Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd. For information, Riverside Drive. The driver stopped empathetic way about her and that visit cedars-sinai.org. and rendered aid, and the collision is was indicative in the way she dealt considered a tragic accident, with her victims. We utilized Ramirez said. Leist was taken to a Amber for a number of things but hospital where she was pronounced her specialty was dealing with Cities have discussed dead. domestic violence, folks who were “We are shocked [and] stunned abused, people who were assaulted. by the sudden loss of a family mem- Amber’s empathetic and sympa- ber,” Los Angeles County Sheriff thetic demeanor helped to diffuse Log Cabin since 2018 Alex Villanueva said. “Amber Leist, the situation and also helped her photo courtesy of LASD a West Hollywood detective and 12 gather significant amounts of evi- From page 1 Det. Amber Leist year veteran of LASD, was fatally dence. She was very, very good recovery meetings. Discussions have been ongoing struck by a vehicle while assisting with people.” “We have this social safety net between the cities since Beverly others. She was an outstanding Ramirez and other sheriff’s last years of her life doing the one that exists around the sober com- Hills’ 2018 audit found discrepan- detective who led by example.” department personnel met with thing she loved most and that was munity in West Hollywood, and cies with the lease, although an The day after the collision, many Liest’s family at the station on Jan. serving people,” Leist said. “This it’s crucial it stays there,” Duran agreement was not reached with people arrived at the sheriff’s station 13 and shared memories about her experience, as tragic and as hard as said. West Hollywood prior to the notice to offer condolences and leave flow- life and service. Her father Daniel it’s been, I couldn’t be prouder of The city of Beverly Hills recently to vacate being sent out, Beverly ers and cards. Grief counselors were Leist said he was not surprised that my daughter, because she did exact- completed an audit of its property Hills spokesman Keith Sterling present to help. Leist was remem- she did not hesitate to help the ly what she was raised to do. She inventory in 2018 and a contractor said. bered for her tireless work in the woman who fell. was always taught that if you want who surveyed the Log Cabin found West Hollywood will conduct its community. “My daughter always had a heart to be great, you have to be a servant that portions of the building were in own audit of the building’s condi- “Amber had an infectious person- bigger than her body. She spent the to all. [Helping others] epitomized poor condition and that no lease had tions in the coming days, according who Amber was.” been in place since the ‘70s. The to a joint press release from the Leist grew up in Lancaster and cabin is nearly 100 years old and cities. In the meantime, Beverly lived in North Hollywood. She while some improvements have Hills will provide alternative meet- A splash of color on Canon began her career with the sheriff’s been made, Kangiszer said building ing locations for organizations that department at the North County updates were halted during use the facility. The cities will pro- Correctional Facility in Castaic and inquiries into the ownership of the vide updates as discussions later worked at the Lancaster land. progress. Sheriff’s Station before being “Both cities recognize the impor- “Tens of thousands of people assigned five years ago to the West tant work that has occurred at the have been helped by the 12-step Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. site and the countless lives that have meetings at the Log Cabin on Leist is survived by her father, been changed for the better,” said North Robertson over the past mother Ellen, sisters Heather Ashor, George Chavez, city manager of four decades; these meetings are a Sumry Lemmenes and Savannah Beverly Hills. “Our concern is the vital resource for the West Torsney, and sons Walter Ray safety of those within the building.” Hollywood and greater Los Laney IV, 21, who currently serves Angeles sober community,” West in the U.S. Navy, and Daniel Laney, Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico 16. Answers From Page 22 said. The Association for Los Angeles “We are committed to continued Deputy Sheriffs and the West availability of services. This space photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Hollywood Sheriff’s Station have serves a significant and valuable On Jan. 12, members of the Beverly Hills City Council, Next established an account for anyone role for the recovery community, Beverly Hills Committee and Beverly Hills Arts and Culture wishing to donate to the Leist fami- and we will examine all potential Commission joined artist Tomokazu Matsuyama in unveiling ly. Donations can be made through options,” said West Hollywood Matsuyama’s mural on North Canon Drive. the ALADS CARES Foundation by City Manager Paul Arevalo. The 80-foot-long, 20-foot-high mural, titled “Thousand visiting alads.org. Those who prefer City Councils from West Regards/Shape of Color,” was commissioned by the city to cover to send a check should make it out Hollywood and Beverly Hills will Metro’s temporary sound wall, which helps mitigate some of the to “ALADS CARES,” noting have to determine what will be effects of construction on the Purple Line Extension’s “Detective Leist” on the memo line. done with the Log Cabin and will Wilshire/Rodeo Subway Station. The mural will remain in place for Checks can be mailed Attn: likely begin discussions in the fol- at least two years. ALADS CARES, 2 Cupania Circle, lowing weeks, Sterling said. For information, visit beverlyhills.org. Monterey Park, CA 91755. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 January 16, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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