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Volume 29 No. 22 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities May 30, 2019 Vote on Bergin’s historic L.A. puts pedal to the metal on La Brea status again postponed n New traffic signal By cameron kiszla the City Council. designed to improve The motion to designate the for- safety for cyclists After two delays, the decision to mer home of Bergin’s at 840 S. grant historic-cultural monument Fairfax Ave. as a landmark will By cameron kiszla status to Tom Bergin’s Irish pub expire on June 5 unless the council will be before the Los Angeles votes to grant a 15-day extension, New pedestrian- and bicycle- City Council’s Planning and Land said Rita Moreno, legislative assis- friendly traffic signals replaced Use Management Committee on the stop signs at the corner of June 11, pending a Friday vote by See Bergin’s page 22 Rosewood and La Brea avenues on May 28. The signals, which resemble traditional traffic signals but have bicycle-shaped lights, stop cars and allow bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the street. The move might add a minute or two to some commutes, but Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, said he knew the signals were needed when he came to the intersection on a Saturday morning and saw children crossing the street by looking for breaks in traffic, then running across. photo by Cameron Kiszla “I was just thinking, ‘Sooner New signals at the intersection of Rosewood and La Brea avenues or later, this is definitely an acci- aim to make crossing safer for cyclists and pedestrians. dent waiting to happen,’” Koretz said. tive, which aims to eliminate all Injury Network, which “spot- The city and its data backed traffic deaths by 2025. La Brea lights streets with a high concen- photo by Maura Turcotte him up. The new signals are part and Rosewood avenues are See Signal page 21 Tom Bergin’s was last open on Saint Patrick’s Day 2018. of the city’s Vision Zero initia- included in Vision Zero’s High Construction on Hollywood Target resumes No turns on Olympic gets n Following a lengthy a no vote in Beverly Hills legal battle, permits n City Council hopes to would have added traffic circles and have been issued for turning restrictions to the neighbor- the project to continue address issues in new hood. Complete Streets Plan Concerned that the proposal was By edwin folven a “piecemeal” solution that might By luke harold only divert the same traffic issues to Construction has resumed at the other streets, council members said unfinished Target store at the cor- Despite concerns that cut-through they want to use the city’s Complete ner of Sunset Boulevard and traffic and cars speeding through Streets Plan, still being drafted, to Western Avenue in Hollywood. southwestern Beverly Hills are get- take a more holistic approach. However, the company has ting worse, the Beverly Hills City “It makes sense to look at poten- declined to release details about Council rejected a pilot program tial solutions using Complete the scope of work occurring at the proposed by the Southwest site and when the store will open. Homeowners Association that See Traffic page 21 Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety spokesman Jeff Napier said permits to resume work were issued in March, and records show the permits were for photo by Edwin Folven work involving exterior stairs on Scaffolding has gone up and work has resumed at the unfinished the three-story structure. Target store on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. No details are avail- Scaffolding has also gone up able about an opening date. around the exterior, and workers can be seen at the site. Records mation about what type of work is that will serve the surrounding show the Building and Safety occurring. Hollywood neighborhood,” Department was in the pre-inspec- Target said it is in the process of spokeswoman Liz Hancock said tion process for work as of May completing the store at 5500 in a statement. 17. Sunset Blvd. but offered no further Los Angeles City Councilman “Inspectors have verified that information. Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, work has re-commenced and is “Target continues to work who worked to bring the Target graphic courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills ongoing,” said Napier, adding that toward resuming construction and A proposed plan by the Southwest Homeowners Association would have he also did not have specific infor- we look forward to opening a store See Target page 22 added no-turn restrictions and traffic circles to the neighborhood. 2 May 30, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Der Zwerg’ opera idency in the inland Pico Neighborhood Grammy and Tony Award-winning of Santa Monica will hold its fourth actress Lily Tomlin with the Julie Numi Opera is holding its inaugural “Pico Block Party” community festival. Harris Award for Artistic production, Alexander Von Art workshops, entertainment and per- Achievement at Zemlinsky’s “Der Zwerg,” based on a formances will be offered at the event, the 23rd annual story by Oscar which also includes food trucks. 1639 “Tony Awards Wilde, on 18th St., Santa Monica. (310)453-3711, Viewing Gala” on Thursday, May 30 18thstreet.org. Sunday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m., and from 3:30 to 9 Sunday, June 2 at p.m. at the 2 p.m. at the Chamber music Skirball Cultural Theatre at Ace Le Salon de Musiques is holding a Center. The gala Hotel. The rarely concert of the Masters Rediscovered fundraiser will include red carpet performed opera chamber music series on Sunday, June arrivals, a cocktail hour, dinner, live stars sopranos Shana Blake Hill (pic- 2, at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler performances, a silent auction and the tured) and Oriana Falla, baritone Pavilion, Fifth Floor. The concert will West Coast’s exclusive live feed of the Roberto Perlas Gómez and tenor Rodell feature works by Beethoven and 2019 Tony Awards broadcast from Rosel. Tickets start at $35. 929 S. Brahms. Guests will also enjoy New York City. Tickets are $300. Broadway. (888)929-7849, theatre.ace- French Champagne and a high tea 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd. (323)330- hotel.com. buffet catered by Patina. Tickets are 2428, or email cmccurry@actors- $85; $45 for students. 135 N. Grand fund.org KCCLA art exhibit Ave. (310)498-0257, lesalonde- musiques.com. Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles presents “Four Artists: Nature, Line & Life,” an art exhibit running from Friday, May 31, through Thursday, LACMA’s June 20, in the center’s gallery. The 25th annual juried exhibition features Sundays Live works by Caleb Lee, David Music lovers are encouraged to attend D’Agostino, Karrie Ross and Valerie a 29th anniversary celebration of Wilcox. Their work makes visual state- LACMA’s Sundays Live series on ments about their creative process and Sunday, June 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. in lives. Prize-winners will be announced the museum’s Bing Theater. An at an opening reception on May 31 at 7 ensemble of past and present per- p.m. 5505 Wilshire Blvd. (323)936- formers, alumni and emerging musi- 3014, kccla.org. cians, with soloists Althea Waites (piano), Phillip Levy (violin), and Douglas Masek (saxophone), per- Indie films forming. The program will include Indie films fans are invited to screen- works by Bloch, Mozart and a sur- ings of “The Cook, The Thief, His Wife photo by Michael Lamont prise symphony by Haydn led by and Her Lover,” “Amazing Grace” and Max E. Williams and Susan Priver star in a production of Tennessee Neal Stulberg. Admission is free. “Relaxer” running from Friday, May 5905 Wilshire Blvd. lacma.org. 31, through Thursday, June 6, at Arena Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” running from Saturday, May 25, Cinelounge. “The Cook, The Thief, His through Sunday, July 7, at the Odyssey Theatre. Dance On Productions, Wife and Her Lover” is a crime drama in association with Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger, present Williams’ ‘Anne Frank play about a crime boss’ wife who engages Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Passions flare and cultures collide in The Simon Wiesenthal Center presents in a secret romance with a gentle book- the sultry streets of New Orleans. Blanche DuBois, a fading relic of the “Anne,” a new play based on the life of seller between meals at her husband’s Old South, searches for refuge at her sister’s home, only to collide with Anne Frank, running from Wednesday, restaurant. “Amazing Grace” is a musi- reality in the form of Stanley Kowalski, her brutish brother-in-law. June 5, through Monday, July 22, at the cal documentary about Aretha Showtimes are 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Museum of Tolerance. The new adap- Franklin’s performance with the choir tation of the immortal Holocaust story Tickets start at $40. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (310)477-2055, ext. 2, at the New Bethel Baptist Church in follows a 13-year-old Frank imagining Watts in 1972. “Relaxer” is a comedy odysseytheatre.com. her life as a young woman, safe in a and fantasy film following a man seek- post-war world. When she meets a ing to reach an unbeatable level on Pac- publisher interested in her story, Frank Man as Y2K approaches. Admission is Hills Bar Association Barristers will Theatricum Botanicum’s production of remembers the two years she and her $16. Showtimes vary; see schedule. answer legal questions during a free Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” running family spent hiding from the Nazis.

6464 Sunset Blvd. arenascreen.com. clinic on Saturday, June 1, from 10 to from Saturday, June 1, through The play is recommended for patrons 8

11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room at Roxbury Saturday, Sept. 28. and older. Showtime is 8 p.m. on June Legal clinic Park in Beverly Hills. Small claims, Shipwrecked on 5; see schedule for additional show- wills and trusts, business disputes, con- the coast of Illyria times. Tickets are $40. 9786 W. Pico Volunteer attorneys from the Beverly sumer law and landlord-tenant law will and fearing that Blvd. (310)553-8403. museumoftoler- be discussed. 471 S. Roxbury Drive. her brother ance.com. (310)601-2422, bhba.org. Sebastian has drowned, Viola must disguise her- Beverly Hills Foster parenting self as a man. She Children’s Bureau is holding an infor- falls in love with Duke Orsino, who Founded 1946 Chamber mational meeting for prospective foster loves the disguised Viola. But false Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. parents on Saturday, June 1, from 10 appearances are the norm on this Island hosting a “Get to Know Your SUITE 330 a.m. to noon at its Magnolia Place of Misrule, where the fool is king, the Chamber” event on Thursday, June 6, P.O. B OX 36036 office. Children’s Bureau welcomes all court jester a philosopher, and hijinks from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the chamber LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 parents regardless of, race, age, reli- among the servants are wickedly deli- office. Participants can network, meet (323)933-5518 gion, disability, marital status, ethnic cious. Showtime is 8 p.m. on June 1; chamber members and staff, and learn BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: background, sexual orientation, gender see schedule for additional showtimes. about benefits of membership. 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B identity or expression as foster parents. Tickets are $42. 1419 N. Topanga Admission is free; RSVP requested. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Qualifying families receive training, Canyon Blvd. (310)455-3723, the- 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Second WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM family assessment, approval and sup- atricum.com. Floor. (310)248-1000, members.bever- port. 1910 Magnolia Ave. (213)342- Michael Villalpando 0162, all4kids.org. lyhillschamber.com. PUBLISHER ‘Vision Awards’ Karen Villalpando True crime tour Beth Chayim Chadashim, on Pico World’s Jewish EDITOR & PUBLISHER Boulevard, will honor Tracy Moore Join Esotouric, author Brad Schreiber anbd Rabbi Lisa Edwards at its “Vision Museum gala Edwin Folven and Det. Mike Digby for “Two Days in Awards” on Sunday, June 2, from 10:30 [email protected] South LA: The 1974 SLA Shootout,” a a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Skirball Cultural American Friends of the World’s EDITOR guided true crime sightseeing tour on Center. Rabbi Benay Lappe will give Jewish Museum are holding the orga-

Saturday, June 1, from noon to 4 p.m. the keynote address, and music will be nization’s inaugural gala on Thursday, Luke Harold The tour, based on Schreiber’ s book, performed by cantor Juval Porat and June 6, at Montage Beverly Hills. The [email protected] “Revolution’s End: The Patty Hearst cantorial emerita Fran Chalin, Tamara gala will honor famed architect Frank Cameron Kiszla Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Kline and Jeanelle LaMance. A video Gehry, who designed the World’s [email protected] Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and montage by Pam Postrel and an inter- Jewish Museum under construction in REPORTERS Tel Aviv, Israel, and philanthropists the SLA,” takes participants to crime view with Edwards and Moore by Jack scenes associated with the Symbionese Kelly will be included. Tickets are $225. David and Sheryl Wiener. Comedian Logan Rose Liberation Army and the 1974 kidnap- 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd. bcc-la.org. Howie Mandel will serve as master of PROOF READER/COPY EDITOR ceremonies. A cocktail reception ping of Patty Hearst. The cost is $73. begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Tour departs from Urban Radish in the and the program at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Rebecca Villalpando, Emily Jilg Arts District, 661 Imperial St. 18th Street Arts start at $360. 225 N. Canon Drive. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS (213)373-1947, esotouric.com. Center festival (310)201-5033, or email

The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are Families are invited to 18th Street Arts [email protected]. weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail Shakespeare’s Center’s Community Festival and subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- Artisan Marketplace on Saturday, June pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court ‘Twelfth Night’ 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. The 30-year-old Tony awards party Order No 736637. Fans of the Bard won’t want to miss contemporary arts center and artist res- The Actors Fund will honor Emmy, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 May 30, 2019

2020 hopeful Pete Buttigieg to visit Hancock Park Democratic presidential candi- that Pete’s candidacy is historic guests. date Pete Buttigieg, mayor of and crucial. We’ve been big fans The Buttigieg campaign said it South Bend, Indiana, will be the for quite a while, and I want my thinks it has already made strong guest of honor at a reception in neighbors and friends in Hancock inroads in California, including in Hancock Park on Wednesday June Park and across Los Angeles to be West Hollywood, where Buttigieg 19. an active part of history in the mak- visited twice. He is the first openly The event will be held from 3:30 ing,” Rose said. gay presidential candidate in the to 5:30 p.m. at the home of Ruben Refreshments will be served. Democratic Party. Rodriquez and Mike Rose. There will be a VIP event inside For tickets and information, con- “We are hosting the party in the home with photo opportunities tact John Gile June because we believe strongly with Buttigieg and honored at [email protected]. Huma Ahmed to become Beverly Hills city clerk Huma Ahmed has been selected “I am very grateful to the council photo by Luke Harold to be the next city clerk of Beverly for this tremendous opportunity and Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz authored the council’s motion Hills. Ahmed, who currently serves for the trust they have placed in me,” to oppose SB 50, which many neighborhood groups have opposed due as the city’s community outreach Ahmed said. “The passion I have for to the potentially drastic changes it could cause in their communities. manager, will succeed former City this community is unwavering and I Clerk Byron Pope, who retired in look forward to working with the 2018. talented staff in the Clerk’s office to “When it comes to established continue to deliver exceptional cus- SB 50 opponents look to community relationships and a deep tomer service.” understanding of Beverly Hills, Huma began her career with the Huma sets the standard,” Mayor city of Beverly Hills in 2007 as maintain strong resistance John Mirisch said. “The council is community outreach coordinator proud to appoint her to this new role and progressed to community out- By luke harold affordable housing crisis. So we and we look forward to her contin- reach manager. Over the last 12 should be doing whatever we can to ued success and commitment to our years, she has directed communica- Opponents of SB 50 gathered at build more affordable housing and city.” tions campaigns, served as the city’s Holman United Methodist Church less luxury housing.” Beverly Hills’ last two city clerks ombudsman, and coordinated vari- in South L.A. on May 22, even after Koretz also told the crowd that came from other city departments, ous mayoral and council initiatives, the bill was shelved by the Senate Wiener thinks single-family hous- including Public Works and the city including the city’s summer and hol- Appropriations Committee until ing is immoral, a commonly repeat- manager’s office. iday BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Ahmed 2020. ed claim among SB 50 opponents, As city clerk, Ahmed will lead a Later Days) programs. She has The bill would override local zon- even though Wiener has never said team responsible for maintaining the extensive experience working with ing to add more development densi- that. city's legislative history, ensuring both the residential and business from the Maxwell School of ty near jobs and transit. Residents “Councilman Koretz also contin- compliance with the political reform community of Beverly Hills. Citizenship and Public Affairs at who live in areas that are currently ues to falsely state that I find single- act, preparing the legislative agen- Ahmed earned her bachelor’s Syracuse University. The City zoned for single-family housing family homes ‘immoral,’” Wiener das and minutes, attending City degree from the University of Council is expected to formally have been especially critical of the said in response to a previous town Council meetings and administering Southern California and masters of appoint Huma at an upcoming bill, authored by state Sen. Scott hall in April, where Koretz made the the city's records management pro- public administration and executive meeting, with an anticipated start Wiener (D-San Francisco). same claim. “I grew up in a single- gram. masters of public administration date of July 1. “We all need to recognize that we family home, and I have nothing do have a housing crisis, and we against them. Quite the opposite. need to creatively come up with a SB 50 does not ban single-family way to try to fix that,” Los Angeles homes. Instead, SB 50 is about City Council President Herb Wesson choice: it allows people to choose told a crowd of about 300 residents. whether to live in a single-family “But who better to do that than the home or a multi-unit building. SB people who live in the area?” 50 creates more housing choices Bills that stall in committee can instead of our current practice of still be called for a floor vote, but forcing people to choose between a Sen. President Pro Tem Toni Atkins single-family home or having to (D-San Diego) said in a statement leave a community if they can’t that she will respect the afford a single-family home.” Appropriations Committee’s deci- But opponents still think the bill sion to hold it until next year. would lead to drastic changes to Wesson and a panel of speakers their communities. In a presentation including Los Angeles City of potential alternatives, Kane, who Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th also serves as president of the PICO District, and South Carthay Neighborhood Council, said he’s Neighborhood Association building a casita, also known as an President Brad Kane urged every- auxiliary dwelling unit or granny one at the town hall to continue flat, for his 88-year-old father. building the opposition. These units are becoming popular “You guys don’t realize how among homeowners who want to many people are going to work supplement their incomes by rent- every day, how many people are at ing them out, and they can also add home right now watching television to the affordable housing stock. He that don’t have a clue what SB 50 also mentioned a vacancy tax, such is,” Wesson said. “They don’t have as the one implemented in a clue, so one of your responsibili- Vancouver, or a tax on foreign ties as an organized group is to investment in residential real estate, make sure we educate our neighbors which has been adopted in Toronto. and try to grow the number of peo- California’s affordable housing ple that at least have a feel for stock has also been adversely affect- what’s going on.” ed by a provision in the state consti- Wesson, a former assemblyman, tution, approved by voters in 1950, added that SB 50 is “like a vampire, that requires all publicly funded it can be brought back to life.” affordable housing projects to be (Wiener responded on Twitter that approved by voters, which exacer- he prefers to think of it as a bated the de facto segregation in “phoenix rising from the ashes.”) many L.A. neighborhoods. State Wiener has promoted the bill as a Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is solution to the statewide housing leading an effort to repeal that provi- shortage that can alleviate home- sion with a 2020 ballot initiative. lessness and bring down the cost of Kane said the provision has inhibit- living. Opponents are worried it ed local control. would result in a disproportionate “Maybe we should uncuff our amount of new luxury housing that neighborhood heroes and let them wouldn’t help solve either issue. take the transaction taxes and what- “I honestly believe we don’t have ever else, and build real affordable a housing crisis,” said Koretz, who housing and then they can decide authored the City Council’s motion what’s fair, instead of people in to oppose SB 50. “We have an Sacramento,” he said. 4 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Boy reunited with family after alleged kidnapping

By edwin folven

After a pickup truck with a 7-year- old boy inside was allegedly stolen in the Miracle Mile on May 23, both the vehicle and child were recov- ered, police said. Sgt. Barry Montgomery said the truck, a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, was found in Beverly Hills, and Officer Lizeth Lomeli said the child was dropped off at the LAPD’s Wilshire police station after detectives contacted the suspect’s family. photo courtesy of the LAPD “The boy was unharmed and in Authorities released photographs of the male burglary suspect good spirits,” she said. wanted for two break-ins in the Wilshire Division. The suspect, 26-year-old Nicky Jace of Beverly Hills, was arrested photo by Edwin Folven on suspicion of carjacking and kid- Police searched the area around Wilshire Boulevard and Orange Grove napping, Lomeli said. avenue after two men had a dispute and one of them sped off in a pickup Police seek suspect known as Police believe the incident arose after a disagreement between Jace with the other man’s 7-year-old son inside. The vehicle was found in and the boy’s father near the corner Beverly Hills and the child was reunited with his family. repeat offender for burglaries of Orange Grove Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, Lomeli said. ver’s seat of the pickup and drove the truck knew each other, Lomeli By edwin folven shelves before he was seen on a After Jace allegedly struck the other away with the child still in the back- said, and this is not a case of a security camera and the property man on the left side of his face, the seat, Lomeli said. stranger stealing a child. Anyone Wilshire Division detectives are owner confronted him using a boy’s father exited the Silverado. So far, the LAPD’s investigation with information is asked to call looking for a male suspect wanted speaker in the security system. Jace then allegedly entered the dri- indicates that Jace and the owner of Wilshire Division at (213)922-8205. for two burglaries last month in The suspect fled before police Beverly Grove and the area near arrived. Wilshire and Robertson boule- The second burglary occurred vards. around 1 a.m. on May 17 in the Police released photographs of 100 block of Swall Drive. A male Stan Lee’s former business manager charged with theft the suspect, Herbert Ray Heaton. suspect entered the lobby of an A 43-year-old man has been knowingly and willfully inflicting In May and June 2018, the He was identified after police rec- apartment building, gained access charged with stealing money from mental suffering on the victim. defendant allegedly took money ognized a man seen in security to a parking garage and stole a the late comic book creator Stan The grand theft charges include an belonging to the 95-year-old Lee camera footage at one of the crime bicycle before fleeing. Lee and falsely imprisoning him allegation of taking more than and falsely imprisoned him in a scenes as having been arrested for Larkin cautioned residents to be last year, the Los Angeles County $100,000 through fraud and location outside of his residence in burglary in the area approximately aware of their surroundings and to District Attorney’s Office embezzlement, according to a the Hollywood Hills. Lee died last two years ago. A police bulletin never let someone that they don’t announced on May 28. felony criminal complaint filed on Nov. 12 at the age of 95. that was circulated also helped know into an apartment building Keya Morgan, also known as May 10. Morgan faces a possible maxi- investigators determine he was lobby. Also, be aware of people Keyrash Mazhari, was charged Morgan, who formerly served as mum sentence of 10 years in likely involved with the recent following vehicles into parking with one felony count of false Lee’s business manager, was prison. The case remains under break-ins, Det. Deann Larkin said. garages, and keep all valuables imprisonment of an elder by use of arrested during the Memorial Day investigation by the Los Angeles “It’s mostly crimes of opportu- out of sight inside parked vehi- fraud and deceit, three felony weekend in Arizona and is expect- County District Attorney’s nity,” she added. “They mostly cles, she said. counts of grand theft from an elder ed to be extradited to Los Angeles Office’s Bureau of Investigation involve apartment buildings Heaton is white, 34-years-old, 5 of more than $950 and one misde- County. Arraignment will be and the Los Angeles Police where he gains access to the park- feet 10 inches tall and approxi- meanor count of elder abuse for scheduled at a later date. Department. ing lot or gets inside when some- mately 160 pounds with blond one goes through the gate and it hair and blue eyes. Anyone who doesn’t shut right away.” sees Heaton or knows where he is The first of the recent burglaries should call 911, Larkin said. occurred around 3 p.m. on April Anyone with general information 28 in the 100 block of North La on his whereabouts can call Jolla Street. A burglar entered a Wilshire Division burglary detec- garage and searched multiple tives at (213)473-0557.

Chief leads formal inspection at Hollywood Division

photo courtesy of the LAPD Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel R. Moore and command staff from the department’s Operations West Bureau conducted a formal inspection of personnel from the Hollywood Division on May 22. The inspections are a longstanding tradition in the department and it was the first for the Hollywood Division since Moore was appointed chief of police last June. In addition to officers and detectives, the inspection involved the station’s command staff including Capt. Cory Palka, commanding officer of the Hollywood Division, and Capt. Steven Lurie, commanding officer of patrol operations. Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, also attended. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 30, 2019 $6 billion for L.A. schools on the line in Tuesday’s vote

By cameron kiszla Tempore Lindsey Horvath said the National Association of she’s a supporter of the measure Realtors and California During the seven-day strike by because it’s a needed investment Association of Realtors, accord- Los Angeles teachers earlier this in local education. Horvath also ing to its website. year, Angelenos raised a variety said students need access to Melvoin, however, said the of concerns about local schools, school libraries, something the opposition from chambers of ranging from class sizes and LAUSD has said the funding will commerce and real estate groups teacher pay to the number of sup- help increase. largely reflects the measure being port staff and science, art and “Our kids deserve better. Our aimed at commercial properties, music programs. teachers deserve better. It’s clear not residential properties, and not In response, the Los Angeles that there’s a demonstrated need because of oversight concerns. Unified School District Board of in our school district, and we Before the measure was declared Education voted in February to need to step up,” Horvath said. a square-footage tax, it was a flat put Measure EE, a 16-cent per Opponents include the Los tax that many of the opponents square foot parcel tax that Angeles Area Chamber of supported, Melvoin said. requires two-thirds support, to the Commerce. In a statement, Melvoin also said the oversight voters on June 4. Exemptions Chamber President and CEO questions are unfounded, as an would be available for senior cit- Maria Salinas said while the busi- independent committee will track izens and some low-income resi- ness group supports giving local the money and report back to the dents with disabilities. children a good education, the school board to ensure the funds photo by Luke Harold The district says it could raise square-foot-based tax is “singling are used wisely. West Hollywood College Preparatory School is located at the same as much as $500 million per year, out the business community and “We’ll have a real keen sense address as Hollywood Temple Beth El, but there is no affiliation totaling $6 billion over the tax’s commercial enterprises.” of how this is being spent,” between the two. 12-year term, for area schools. “Additionally, LAUSD has no Melvoin said. LAUSD board Vice President plan for reform or budget plan- A poll conducted May 16-17 by Nick Melvoin, 4th District, said ning to ensure long term sustain- Probolsky Research, a self- WeHo private school’s diploma the money will address the con- ability, nor a requirement for described independent, non-parti- cerns raised by the teachers earli- independent oversight. We are san polling firm based in er this year during the strike. committed to helping develop a Newport Beach, shows support issuing practices under scrutiny “This is an opportunity to plan to increase investment in our for the measure reaching 61.8% In addition to its alleged ACT and SAT test results altered invest in a generation of kids,” schools, but this parcel tax is not in a relatively high-turnout elec- involvement in the college admis- or having their children recruited Melvoin said. the solution,” Salinas said. tion and falling to 57.1% in a sions scandal masterminded by as athletes. Singer’s for-profit The tax has many proponents, Other opponents include the low-turnout election, which is Rick Singer, West Hollywood business The Key and nonprofit many of them in local govern- Westwood Neighborhood more probable given the lack of College Preparatory School had Key Worldwide Foundation ment. For instance, Los Angeles Council, the LAX Coastal other items on the ballot. reportedly been selling diplomas received the parents’ payments, Mayor Eric Garcetti campaigned Chamber of Commerce, the Los Measure EE needs 66.7% of the to students who never attended which were then dispersed to test for the tax’s passage this past Angeles County Boards of Real vote to pass. the school, according to a Los proctors, coaches and others weekend, and presidential hope- Estate and the Greater San In the runup to Tuesday’s vote, Angeles Times investigation. allegedly involved in carrying out ful and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of Fernando Valley Chamber of Melvoin said he and other sup- For approximately $280 each, the scheme. Singer became a South Bend, Indiana, came to Commerce, according to a com- porters are doing all they can to the L.A. Times reported, students cooperating witness, listed as L.A. to lobby on behalf of the mittee called No on Measure EE: drum up support. could get a diploma from West CW-1 in the complaint, and measure. Reform LA Unified First-Not “I’m hoping the energy we saw Hollywood College Preparatory agreed to plead guilty to charges The support extends to West New Taxes. The committee in January from the teacher strike School signed by Principal Elina including racketeering conspira- Hollywood, which sends students received major funding from will carry us over the finish line,” Dvorskaya without taking any cy, money laundering and con- to LAUSD schools. Mayor Pro California Business Roundtable, Melvoin said. classes at the school. An attorney spiracy to defraud the United who represents Dvorskaya, Laura States. Each Nguyen, did not respond to The highest profile defendants a request for comment. The charged include “Desperate Western Association of Schools Housewives” actress Felicity and Colleges, which accredits the Huffman, and “Full House” star school, did not respond to a Lori Loughlin and her husband, request for comment before press Mossimo Giannulli. time. Messages to the school were Huffman, who joined a group not returned. of parents that agreed to plead The director of the West guilty, allegedly paid $15,000, Hollywood private school, Igor masked as a charitable contribu- Dvorskiy, and two Beverly Hills tion but allegedly distributed to residents are among the more the suspects who carried out the than 40 defendants facing federal scheme, to cheat on the SAT to charges over a scam to bypass benefit her oldest daughter. admissions processes at some of Loughlin and Giannulli, who the top colleges and universities. are fighting the charges, allegedly Between 2011-18, parents paid $500,000 to have their two allegedly paid $25 million to daughters admitted to USC as Singer, a college admissions con- recruits for the crew team, even sultant, to circumvent college though they never participated in admissions processes by having the sport. LGBT Center responds to Health and Human Services proposed rule The U.S. Department of Health community. For LGBT people – and Human Services announced and, in particular, the transgender their intention to eliminate sexual community – it is part of a com- orientation and gender identity prehensive strategy to strip away nondiscrimination protections in hard-won protections of the last health care services, including decade. protections in the Affordable Care “Access to health care is a Act, Qualified Health Plan regula- human right,” the statement con- tions, and Medicaid. tinued. “Restricting access to care “Make no mistake: this is cruel and inhumane. The center announcement is yet another stands with scores of other health attack on the most vulnerable care providers, LGBT organiza- members of the LGBT communi- tions, and our many progressive ty,” said Terra Russell-Slavin, Los allies in opposition to this pro- Angeles LGBT Center director of posed rule change. We call on policy and community building. every elected official of good con- “It is part of a systematic effort by science, regardless of party, to the Trump administration to dehu- stand up and stop these assaults on manize and stigmatize society’s the transgender community and most vulnerable people: women, all LGBT people.” people of color, immigrants, poor For information, visit lalgbtcen- people and, of course, the LGBT ter.org. 6 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Street repair, pedestrian safety and tree maintenance get boost in new city budget n L.A.’s $10.6 billion get for funding priorities in the robust one adopted during my Hollywood area. Among them is tenure on the City Council,” Koretz budget also includes $500,000 for the Hollywood added. “It includes resources and funding to address Walkability program, which aims to exhibits values that will help shape promote the pedestrian experience our future and make this city a better homelessness in Hollywood. O’Farrell also high- place for everybody in the coming lighted $100,000 in the new budget years.” By edwin folven for a flashing beacon to be installed at the intersection of Marathon After the Los Angeles City Street and Virgil Avenue in East photo by Edwin Folven Council gave final approval on May Hollywood, where there has been More funds have been ear- 24 to a $10.6 billion budget for fis- an increase in pedestrians, marked for concrete street cal year 2019-20, councilmen repre- O’Farrell’s spokesman Tony repair in the city’s new budget, senting the 4th, 5th and 13th dis- Arranaga said. The new flashing including in areas such as tricts highlighted some of the pro- beacon is anticipated to be in place Hancock Park. jects that will receive funding. after the beginning of the fiscal year They range from infrastructure on July 1. projects, such as concrete street O’Farrell also lauded $100,000 to repair in Hancock Park and a new fund the Midnight Stroll flashing beacon to improve pedes- Transgender After Hours Café, a trian safety in Hollywood, to an program that conducts outreach for alley repair program in the 5th transgender and homeless individu- District. Also included were als along Santa Monica Boulevard increases in funding to address in Hollywood. The program has regional issues such as homeless- expanded to areas in downtown Los ness, climate change and the elimi- Angeles, Arranaga added. nation of wildlife habitat in areas The budget also includes $2 mil- like the Santa Monica Mountains. lion for renovations at the Frank “This budget is one of our city’s Lloyd Wright-designed Residence strongest and includes crucial fund- A at Barnsdall Park. The building, a ing for infrastructure, public safety guesthouse for Wright’s famed and quality of life issues that I have Hollyhock House in the hilltop park long fought for,” said Councilman in Hollywood, is undergoing a seis- David Ryu, 4th District. “The street mic retrofitting after being damaged you commute on, the trees on your in the Northridge earthquake. The block, the safety of your neighbor- building, which has been closed hood, these are bread and butter since 2000, has been undergoing a issues. I’m glad to see these priori- $5.2 million retrofitting project ties get the funding they deserve.” since 2016 but complete funding The new budget includes $7 mil- had not been secured. The new bud- lion for concrete street repair under get adds $2 million to the effort. a new program by the Bureau of “My priorities for this next fiscal Street Services. Ryu fought for the year focus on making our neighbor- funds because many of the city’s hoods safer, cleaner and more liv- concrete streets in Hancock Park able,” O’Farrell said, adding that the and the surrounding neighborhoods budget also includes an 11% have not been repaired for decades. increase in funding for homeless Some intersections are already services, which he will oversee as being repaired under a precursory the new chair of the council’s plan. Homelessness and Poverty Ryu also touted $25 million in Committee. “I look forward to funding for tree planting and main- implementing the recently approved tenance included in the new budget. budget items and improvements in Some of the money will be used to the communities that I represent.” develop long-term strategies to care Koretz highlighted a program to for the urban forest, including $2 repair alleys in the 5th District, million for a citywide street tree which is part of $25 million in fund- inventory and the development of ing for failed street reconstruction. an urban forestry management plan. Koretz fought to secure $1 million The budget includes $650,000 for for alley repairs in the 5th District. increased safety projects, traffic sig- “For too long, our alleys have nals and Los Angeles Department of been left out of the street services Transportation support during tem- budget and many are now in bad porary road closures to mitigate shape,” Koretz said. “We’ll be traffic on streets surrounding the working with constituents and Hollywood Bowl during concerts. neighborhood councils to identify “The new funding in this budget the alleys with the most need, and includes many of the priorities I we hope to make some good campaigned on and I have fought progress in the coming year.” for over the past three years,” Ryu Other priorities are regional, said added. “After all that effort, it’s Koretz’s spokeswoman Ali Simard, great to see a city budget that such as funding for wildlife corri- reflects these quality-of-life needs.” dors, which will protect open spaces Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, in the Santa Monica Mountains that 13th District, also praised the bud- are used by animals, and the launch of a Climate Emergency Mobilization Office, which will help implement Mayor Eric “It includes Garcetti’s Resiliency and Green resources and New Deal goals to conserve energy exhibits values and water to reduce the city’s car- bon footprint. that will help Other highlights of the new bud- shape our future get are $47 million to cover addi- and make this city tional overtime by Los Angeles Police Department officers, and $50 a better place for million for street safety improve- everybody in the ments such as crosswalks, traffic coming years.” signals and bike lanes. An additional $43 million was budgeted to increase outreach for homeless indi- -Los Angeles City viduals, provide housing and clean Councilman Paul up areas where encampments were Koretz, 5th District located. “[The] city budget is the most Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 30, 2019 Running the road to recovery from a stroke

On August 30, 2017, Gregory Rutchik said, it seemed impossible. “One day, I’d like to run the San Rutchik had just come back to his About a week after surgery, with Francisco marathon,” he said. Los Angeles home from a trip to the OK from his care team to begin Also on Rutchik’s list of goals is Seattle when he began experiencing light physical exercise again, competing in a triathlon next year. some strange symptoms – a crick in Rutchik went on a short jog. He hopes to eventually work up to a his neck, some lightheadedness. “My heart kind of leaped out of 100-mile ultramarathon. To get An otherwise healthy 51-year-old my chest. I came back to my wife through long training runs and gru- who practiced combat martial arts and I’m like, ‘Wow, this is not eling races, Rutchik uses the same and jogged a few miles on the going to be good,’” Rutchik said. techniques that helped him keep his weekends with his wife, Rutchik But Rutchik was determined to cool during his stroke. pressed on with his day, catching up get back to a healthy lifestyle. After In running and in life, Rutchik on work. When he wasn’t able to a few days, he was able to run with- said, “We have to tell ourselves focus enough to meditate that out any problems. Rutchik, who what we need to hear to keep mov- evening, he thought he may be went on to run the New York City ing, because there are more than coming down with the flu. marathon in late 2018 and the Los enough reasons to pull us down.” It was only when his words came Angeles Marathon in March, now Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center out garbled that he realized the says he’s in better shape than he Beverly Blvd. For information, visit Former Cedars-Sinai patient Gregory Rutchik has run two marathons severity of the problem. ever was. cedars-sinai.org. since recovering from a stroke in 2017. “I said, ‘Honey, something’s wrong,’” Rutchik said. “‘I think I might be having a stroke.’” Rutchik’s wife drove him to Cedars-Sinai, where emergency department physicians and nurses quickly confirmed Rutchik’s fears. “People don’t expect a stroke in young people, but it’s surprisingly common,” said Dr. Patrick Lyden, a neurologist who treated Rutchik. During Rutchick’s time at Cedars-Sinai, his day nurse, Marianne Carlota, suggested he sign up to run the Los Angeles Marathon with his wife. At the time, CalFresh expands availability Beginning June 1, the state’s CalFresh Program will be available to serve older adults and people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services announced. SSI recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh food benefits, and applying will not affect their SSI benefit amount in any way. “The expansion of the CalFresh Program will help our department serve the county’s most vulnerable and food insecure populations,” DPSS Director Antonia Jiménez said. Anticipating that more than 240,000 L.A. County residents may potentially benefit from the CalFresh expansion, DPSS and its community partners are offering easy enrollment options which do not require residents to come into a DPSS office. DPSS has established a call center dedicated to taking CalFresh applications by phone at 866-613- 3777, where a customer service agent will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays to collect all necessary information and process each application. In 74% of cases, the application is processed on the same day. The department also accepts applications through getcalfresh.org, a simplified form accessible on any computer or mobile device, which takes approximately eight minutes to complete. “We are working closely with our community partners to help get this information out to those who will benefit most from this expansion. We’ve also created marketing materials in multiple languages to inform our diverse communities,” Jiménez said. For information, visit dpss.lacounty.gov. 8 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Metro plans celebration for Purple Line Local seniors recognized Extension project at La Brea Tar Pits for community service Metro is holding a free community event celebrating the Purple Line Extension subway construction project reaching the halfway point to La Cienega Boulevard on Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Great Lawn at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Phase 1 of the subway project extends 3.92 miles from Western Avenue to La Cienega Boulevard and is anticipated to open in 2023. The celebration will include family activities, food, games, raffles and live entertainment. Metro is also holding a meeting on Phase 2 of subway construction photo courtesy of Metro through Beverly Hills to Century Work is progressing in the construction staging yards at Wilshire/La City on Wednesday, June 5, from Brea, where twin tunneling machines will begin digging west toward 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Second Floor Beverly Hills and Century City. Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, 445 N. Rexford Drive. Phase 2 will extend the line 2.59 intermittently just north of Wilshire tions between Sycamore and miles and is anticipated to open in Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Mansfield avenues for deliveries. 2025. Monday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to 11 Excavation and hauling are also photo by James Lauver The meeting will focus on ongo- p.m., Saturday to Sunday, and inter- ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles ing construction at the Wilshire/La mittent lane closures along Wilshire and Fairfax Avenue, and around the County Commission for Older Adults and Los Angeles County Cienega and Wilshire/Rodeo sta- Boulevard may be necessary. Work future subway station site at Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services tions, including excavation, utility is expected to increase to 24-hours- Wilshire Boulevard and Ogden Department recently honored West Hollywood residents at the 54th potholing and sewer line replace- a-day at the Western Avenue Drive. Ogden Drive will be closed annual Older Americans Recognition Day Awards in the Dorothy ment, piling and decking, and a clo- Staging Yard in June when twin intermittently at Wilshire Chandler Pavilion. The honorees were Carole Cooke (seated) and her sure on North Canon Drive. Free tunnel boring machines are expect- Boulevard from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., husband Tom Troupe (standing, right), as well as West Hollywood parking is available after 5 p.m. in ed to reach the subway line’s cur- Monday through Saturday. Senior Advisory Board member Michael Hollingsworth (left); West the Civic Center Garage, 9300 rent terminus. Intermittent lane closures may also Hollywood Human Services Commissioner Barbara Meltzer, who Civic Center Drive. Hauling, deliveries and tunnel be necessary to support deck panel also serves on the county’s Commission for Older Adults; and Work is occurring at many other support is also ongoing near maintenance and concrete pouring Genethia Hudley-Hayes, education and social services deputy for locations along the route. Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea in the area. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. Cook and Troupe were also Excavation, concrete and street Avenue, and from a work zone in For questions and concerns, call honored by the West Hollywood Senior Advisory Board for their maintenance work are occurring the center of Wilshire Boulevard the 24-hour project hotline at ongoing service to the city. near Wilshire Boulevard and east of Sycamore Avenue. Wilshire (213)922-6934, email the project Western Avenue. Northbound Boulevard will be intermittently team at [email protected] or Manhattan Place will be closed reduced to one lane in both direc- visit metro.net. SHARE Inc. recognizes Israeli-American Council announces Naty founder at Boomtown Gala Saidoff to serve as new chairman On May 23, the Israeli-American the Jewish community in America Shalom Hartman Institute. Council announced the appoint- and the state of Israel at this com- Naty holds a B.S. in economics ment of Naty Saidoff, a business plex moment in Jewish history.” from UCLA, where he was a Phi leader and longstanding philan- Saidoff is the founder and princi- Beta Kappa candidate. thropist, to serve as its new chair- pal owner of Capital Foresight, a “Naty Saidoff is a visionary in man. Saidoff’s two-year term will closely-held debt acquisition and philanthropy and business. The begin by the end of the year. commercial real estate holding IAC couldn’t be more thrilled to Saidoff is a co-founder of the company. Saidoff recently acquired have him on board as our next IAC and has served on the IAC’s a controlling interest in Shikun & chairman,” Nicolet said. “Naty is a board of directors since its found- Binui, an international holding and role model for me personally and ing. He is also the chair and the investment company, and the for our entire community for his principal underwriter of the IAC’s largest construction and infrastruc- commitment to giving, activism Celebrate Israel Festival, the largest ture company in Israel. and service to the community and Jewish festival in the U.S. Saidoff and his wife, Debbie, are his social entrepreneurship. His “I’m honored to join our CEO, key supporters of numerous leadership will be especially Shoham Nicolet, at the helm of the American Jewish organizations. invaluable as we work to expand photo curtesy of SHARE Inc. fastest-growing Jewish organization They are the largest donors to our partnerships within the The 66th annual SHARE Inc. Boomtown Gala was held on May in America at this pivotal time,” StandWithUs and are members of American Jewish community to 19 at the Beverly Hilton and honored Joni Berry, an original founder Saidoff said. “The IAC has nurtured its founding circle and executive build stronger local Jewish commu- of the organization. SHARE Inc. has raised over $54 million for char- a vibrant coast-to-coast community board. Saidoff is the first Israeli- nities, secure a vibrant Jewish ities including Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Court Appointed and a dynamic national platform of born member of the American future for our children and strength- Special Advocates, Stuart House, Exceptional Children’s Foundation programs. It is uniquely equipped to Jewish Committee’s National en the state of Israel.” (ECF) and Team Primetime. Berry (center) was joined by Corinna bring solutions to the table that Board of Governors. Debbie and For information, visit Fields and September Sarno, of SHARE Inc. For information, visit make a transformative impact on Naty are also on the board of the israeliamerican.org. share4children.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 30, 2019 Mid City West board elections draw a crowd Legal advocacy firm On Sunday, June 2, voters will Matthew Scheck and Sky Nora Wyman. choose who will fill the 35 seats of Whitehead. There are six business category the Mid City West Community Five candidates are running for seats and seven candidates: Vilma honors supporters Council. Voting will be open from the three homeowners seats: Taylor Hurtado, Thao N. Tran, Charles A. noon to 6 p.m. at the Pan Pacific Nichols, Henry van Moyland, Don Lindenblatt, Dee Murthy, Montrese Senior Activity Center at 141 S. Whitehead, Dale Kendall and Chandler, Terence Mylonas and Garden St. Rosalie Wayne. Amy Goldenberg. Fifty-five candidates are spread Eight people are running for the For the seven district-specific out among the 12 categories, and the six non-profit positions: Scott seats, there are a total of 12 candi- winners will serve two-year terms. Epstein, Arnali Ray, Shem dates. In the race for the eight at-large Bitterman, Will Hackner, Lauren For Zone 1, Michael Ritter and seats on the board, 14 people are Nichols, Lee Kondo, Ash Kumar Elicica Morris are campaigning. running: Robb Hoffman, David and Steven Luftman. For Zone 2, Michael Schneider Mann, Marisa Glucoft, Cindy Nine candidates are competing and Joanna Sobol McCallum are Bitterman, Lauren Borchard, for the five renters seats: Chris B. the candidates. Charles Romaine, Tyler Lambert- Wiggins, Mehmet Berker, Alisa For Zone 3, Avi Swerdlow and Perkins, Isack Fadlon, Patrick Harp, Ivan Salas-Orono, Joshua Judith Benezra are running. Seamans, Molly Marie Basler, Fogelson, Lily Pregill, Heather For Zone 4, Nick Solish is run- Doug Boney, Andrew Jhun, Fox, Shane Anthony Snoke and ning unopposed. For Zone 5, David Sobel and photo by Jordan Morris Indira Cameron-Banks are the can- The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice held its 46th annual didates. fundraising gala on May 23 at the LA Hotel Downtown. Gray has a good day For Zone 6, Joshua Epstein and Numerous community members and leaders from the legal, non- Barbara Gallen are campaigning. profit, corporate and entertainment sectors attended. LACLJ is a non- For Zone 7, Roque “Rocky” profit law firm that provides legal advocacy to survivors of domestic on the Walk of Fame Wicker is running unopposed. violence and sexual assault. To view the candidates’ pictures Family law attorney Laura A. Wasser received the organization’s and candidate statements, visit 2019 Justice Award, and the 2019 Pro Bono Partner of the Year clerkappsele.lacity.org/nccandi- Award was presented to the law firm Akin Gump. Wasser is shown dates/?ncid=49. with Judge Rolf. M. Treu. For information, visit midcity- For information, visit laclj.org. west.org.

photo by Mitch Kampf Director F. Gary Gray received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 28. Gray, who was honored in the motion pictures category with a star at 6426 Hollywood Blvd., is known for directing movies like “Friday,” “The Italian Job” and “Set it Off,” but he also directed music videos for acts like OutKast, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Ice Cube. Actors Jamie Foxx, star of Gray’s “Law Abiding Citizen,” and Vin Diesel, star of Gray’s “The Fate of the Furious,” were in attendance to speak glowingly of the director, who was born in New York City but raised in South Central Los Angeles. During the ceremony, Gray said he had to overcome many obsta- cles to reach success, and he encouraged others to do the same. “Never let anybody take your power away from you. Wish them well and create and build … I’m not done yet,” Gray said. All hail the mayor of Flavortown

photo by Mitch Kampf Chef and restauranteur Guy Fieri received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 22. Fieri, host of the Emmy-nominated “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” and other television shows on the Food Network, was honored in the television category with a star at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. Fieri, who has also authored several books, was lauded by several speakers, including Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey; Kathleen Finch, who oversees the Food Network and other channels for Discovery; and the chef’s son, Hunter Fieri. “To say that this is an honor and a highlight of my career would be a gross understatement … I’m pretty blown away,” Fieri said. 10 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Animal control honored for ‘pawsitive’ impact The County of Los Angeles gram. At that time, a forever home Department of Animal Care and can be found for the kitten. Control has received a 2019 Pawsitive Steps is a collaboration Achievement Award from the between the Los Angeles County National Association of Counties, departments of Animal Care and which recognized DACC in the cat- Control, Probation, Mental Health egory for Community and and Public Health, as well as the Economic Development for the Los Angeles County Office of “Pawsitive Steps” program. Education and Juvenile Court Pawsitive Steps is an innovative Health Services. eight-week program that empha- “The Department of Animal Care photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County sizes the importance of the human- and Control thanks NACo for rec- Department of Animal Care and Control animal bond and its impact on both ognizing this L.A. County collabo- The L.A. County Department of photo by Aaron Blevins emotional and mental well-being. ration to provide a life-saving pro- Animal Care and Control was hon- The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation partnered with Up2Us Sports The first-of-its-kind approach gram,” DACC Director Marcia ored for its eight-week program to hold trauma-sensitive training for youth coaches. teaches probation youth new skills Mayeda said. “The Pawsitive Steps that focuses on the human-animal pertaining to animal care, as well as program saves the lives of vulnera- bond. an appreciation and understanding ble kittens while teaching valuable of animal behavior. skills to young women in an educa- Charles Brooks said. “Achievement Coaching the coaches on The program pairs kittens in need tional and supportive environ- Award-winning programs are of foster homes with probation ment.” examples for counties that are deter- youth to care for them. The youth “Counties seize opportunities to mined to enhance services for our how to succeed provide kittens with the nurturing deliver services more efficiently residents.” On May 23, the Los Angeles In honor of May being Mental they need until each kitten (and and build stronger communities For information, visit animal- Dodgers Foundation and Up2Us Health Awareness Month, the youth) has graduated from the pro- every day,” NACo President Roy care.lacounty.gov. Sports held a training event at half-day workshop trained and Dodgers Dreamfield at Jesse equipped more than 90 coaches Owens Park to equip youth and program staff from local Supervisors approve anti-homelessness plans sports coaches with trauma-sen- youth programs in Up2Us sitive techniques to help youth Sports’ cutting-edge trauma-sen- The Los Angeles County Board and by the following year, legal “We know people often seek reach their potential on and off sitive coaching strategies. of Supervisors approved two home- representation of low-income ten- county social services before the field. Former NFL Pro Participants engaged in trau- lessness prevention strategies at its ants had risen by nearly one-third, becoming homeless,” Kuehl said. Bowler, TV personality and ma-informed workshops meeting on May 21. and evictions had sharply declined. “For instance, 37% of residents author Marcellus Wiley served as throughout the day that included The first motion requires a thor- “L.A.’s housing shortage and enrolled in county substance abuse keynote speaker. topics such as introduction to the ough analysis of local eviction data skyrocketing rents are leading to treatment are at risk of homeless- LADF’s investment of $1 mil- brain, giving positive feedback, and a review of eviction defense more and more people being ness. Can’t we find ways to provide lion over three years will help and asking questions. This train- programs being offered in other pushed into homelessness,” said those men and women with support Up2Us Sports recruit, train and ing helped coaches understand areas, which will help the county Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd before they become homeless, so place over 250 coaches in under- and address the challenging life design a local eviction defense pro- District, author of the motion. “We they can stay in their homes?” served communities across Los circumstances many at-risk gram. Eviction defense services need to use every tool at our dispos- The motion asks relevant depart- Angeles by giving young men youth face, which can affect their provide legal counsel to low- al to keep people in their homes.” ments to identify ways to improve and women from the local com- mental, emotional and physical income renters at risk of eviction. “It is not enough to provide hous- the delivery of preventative ser- munity the opportunity to serve health. Participants also learned Research indicates that more than ing and services to the homeless, vices. as mentors and coaches to 20,000 how to help youth develop the half of county residents are living we must also prevent people from The motions extend Kuehl’s youth. social-emotional skills they need paycheck to paycheck. Faced with becoming homeless in the first efforts to reduce homelessness by The Dodgers’ Reviving – such as conflict resolution, any unexpected financial crisis, res- place,” added Supervisor Mark expanding investment in preven- Baseball in Inner Cities program leadership and self-confidence – idents could find themselves unable Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District, who tion, outreach, supportive housing, will benefit from 90 Up2Us to succeed in sports and in life. to pay rent, evicted and without a co-authored the motion. “This rapid rehousing, bridge and perma- Sports coaches over the course of Dodgers Dreamfield at Jesse home, according to the board. requires expanding our arsenal of nent housing through the Homeless the partnership. This year, LADF Owens Park is located at 9651 Eviction is profoundly disruptive tools to better protect low-income Initiative; curbing the rise of sky- has assigned 15 coaches as Western Ave. For information, for families, interrupting school and residents on the brink of losing their rocketing rents and evictions Dodgers RBI Field Champions. visit dodgers.com/ladf. work schedules and damaging cred- homes, often through no fault of through rent stabilization and just it, further exacerbating the cycle of their own.” cause policies; and increasing fund- poverty by making it more difficult In a related motion, the Board of ing for affordable housing construc- to move into a new rental, and Supervisors required county depart- tion. potentially leading to homeless- ments to track, coordinate and tar- For information, visit file.lacoun- ness. 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The city of West Hollywood experiences. lowed by the awards luncheon at Actor Ted Lange will be given will host its annual Rainbow Key Jeffery Bowman is the creator noon. the Distinguished Service Award in Awards to recognize people and and producer of Legendary This year, the program will honor Memory of Johnny Grant, which groups who have made outstand- Bingo, which has raised $6.5 four exceptional leaders and an was conceived as a tribute to Grant, ing contributions to the gay and million for charity over the last organization that have made a dif- Tinseltown’s honorary mayor. The lesbian community. 20 years. ference in the Hollywood commu- award is reserved for outstanding This year’s Rainbow Key Rabbi Lisa Edwards, rabbi of nity: Capt. Cory Palka, of the individuals whose efforts leave a Awards will be held on Beth Chayim Chadashim since LAPD’s Hollywood Division; lasting, positive impact on the city, photo courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Wednesday, June 12, at the West 1994, has worked for decades to Dixon Slingerland, president and the people and the dream that is Ted Lange, star of “The Love Hollywood City Council make the Jewish community a CEO of the Youth Policy Institute; Hollywood. Chambers, located at 625 N. San more welcoming place for gays, Jay Thomas, president and general As a star of the television classic Boat,” will be awarded the Vicente Blvd. There will be a lesbians and transgender Jews. manager of the Dolby Theatre; Sue “The Love Boat,” Lange’s 10 sea- Distinguished Service Award in reception at 6 p.m., followed by Jake Mason is the founder and Cabral-Ebert, former president of sons as Isaac Washington earned Memory of Johnny Grant at the the awards program at 7 p.m. president of WeHo Dodgeball, IATSE Local 706; and the him global recognition. He has Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon on Each year, the West the largest LGBTQ dodgeball Hollywood Forever Cemetery. spent the decades since “Love June 6. Hollywood City Council selects team in the country. WeHo Actress Marla Gibbs will be Boat” as a world-renowned play- award recipients following rec- Dodgeball provides a rotating awarded the prestigious Mary wright and director, creating over Guild Fellowship Program, institut- ommendations made through a membership of thousands with Pickford Award, given to an actor two dozen theatrical works high- ed to develop job opportunities for nomination process overseen by fun and competition using soft who has made a difference in the lighting the lives of forgotten black women and ethnic minorities. the city’s Lesbian and Gay rubber “no sting” balls. entertainment industry and the figures in American history. For information, email event Advisory Board. Mecca LA, which is hosted Hollywood community. Lange was the 1997 co-chairman coordinator Danila Fraga at dani- Contributions, whether by an by Kelly Gilliam, provides free A five-time Emmy nominee, of the African-American Steering [email protected], or individual or a group, may be in bi-monthly events for the les- Gibbs is best known for her memo- Committee for the Directors Guild visit business.hollywoodcham- many forms, including the arts, bian, queer, non-binary and rable portrayal of the maid, of America. He was also one of the ber.net/events/details/heroes-of- community action, humanitarian women who love women com- Florence, on the CBS hit comedy guiding forces of the Directors hollywood-2019-3106. action, sports, medicine, armed munity. services, leadership potential, Project Angel Food, which benefit to the global gay and les- began in response to the AIDS bian community, or in other epidemic and expanded its mis- ways. sion to include anyone with a Consulate General of More than 155 Rainbow Key life-threatening disease, now Awards have been presented over serves 600,000 meals each year, Pakistan the last 29 years. free of charge, to chronically This year, the Rainbow Key and terminally ill people 10700 Santa Monica Blvd., Awards will honor the following throughout Los Angeles six individuals and organiza- County. Project Angel Food has Suite 211 tions. served more than 11.5 million Asian/Pacific Gays and meals since its founding in Los Angeles, CA 90025 Friends is a nonprofit social and 1989. educational organization for gay For information, contact Jeff Tel: (310)-441-5114 Asians and friends who share an Book at (323)848-6471 or Fax:(310)-441-9256 interest in Asian cultures and [email protected]. [email protected]

Red Cross seeks blood donations for trauma patients TENDER NOTICE NO ADMN 05/2019-LA FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE The American Red Cross is seek- today. I am so grateful to all of the ing donors to give blood and volunteer blood donors who give of platelets to help ensure that trauma themselves so generously. I will The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles wants to acquire Health Insurance centers are prepared this summer never forget them or take blood when injured patients arrive. donation for granted again.” Plan (medical, dental and vision) for its total 09 Employees, comprising 06 with fam- In December 2017, Jeff Gosliga Donors of all blood types are ilies and 03 employees are on single basis. Tenders are invited from reputable Health was rushed to the hospital follow- urged to donate. Make an appoint- Insurance Companies/Health Insurance agents and Brokers. ing a car accident. To treat his seri- ment to donate blood by download- ous injuries, he needed 11 units of ing the free Red Cross Blood Donor Interested Companies/firms/Agents and brokers may forward their tender complete in blood – about the amount of blood App, visiting redcrossblood.org or all respect including separate financial and technical bids in double sealed envelope in an average adult’s body. calling (800)REDCROSS. “I never had reason to think a lot In thanks, everyone who donates latest by June 20, 2019 by 1430 hrs addressed to: Head of Chancery, Consulate General about blood, where it came from or blood, platelets or plasma with the of Pakistan, I 0700 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 211, Los Angeles CA-90025, USA. The how it arrived at hospitals; my acci- Red Cross through June 10 will proposal should also include: dent changed all of that,” Gosliga receive a $5 amazon.com gift card said. “It was touch-and-go for a via email. i) ame of Company I Firm / Agents I Brokers with address, phone number/mobile while, and because the blood that I For information, visit redcross- number, Fax /Email, previous experience, current list of clients, ability to provide round needed was available, I’m here blood.org/together. the clock service, anywhere offices/links overseas etc). Tender/proposal will be opened at 1500 hrs on .lune 20, 2019, after 30 minutes of the closing date and time of the tender in the presence of bidders or their authorized rep- New director of state film resentatives who wish to be present at the time opening of tenders. Required information about employee's census can be obtained by contacting at Ph: commission appointed 310-441-5114(1005). The bids will be accepted or rejected as per PPRA rules.

Gov. Gavin Newson has ciate producer and script supervi- Head of Chancery appointed Colleen Bell, of Los sor from 1991 to 2003. Consulate General of Pakistan Angeles, as director of the Bell is also is a member of the California Film Commission. board of advisors for the 10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 211 Bell has worked as a consul- Georgetown University Edmund Los Angeles CA 90025 tant since 2017. She was the U.S. A. Walsh School of Foreign ambassador to Hungary from Service, the Council of American Tel: (310)-441-5114 2014-17 and held multiple posi- Ambassadors and the Los Fax:(310)-441-9256 tions at Bell-Phillip Television Angeles County Museum of Art. E-mail [email protected] Productions, including producer The position does not require from 2012-14, director of special Senate confirmation and com- projects from 2006-12 and asso- pensation is $170,004. 12 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Wine and dine at Rustic Canyon

Rustic Canyon celebrates the butter and ENZO olive oil. The rosé best things in life – delectable farm- was delicious and Beckmen shared to-table food and flavorful vine-to- that he keeps the skin on his bottle wine. The restaurant, which grenache grapes a little longer than opened after founder Josh Loeb a French rosé’s to add richness and held a series of successful dinner depth of flavor to his wine. He also parties at his beautiful Rustic informed us that his 2017 Purisima Canyon home, is helmed by Mountain Vineyard viognier grapes Executive Chef Andy Doubrava, are farmed bio-dynamically. The who is passionate about visiting wine offered tasting notes of Fuji local farmers markets, has excellent apple, jasmine, passion fruit, white relationships with the farmers and By Jill Weinlein ginger, pineapple, guava, melon features their names on the restau- and apricot, but was not overly rant’s seasonally changing menu. sweet. Its long, clean finish with Ferdinando Mucerino, the wine Beckmen Vineyards. lasting acidity paired well with a manager and sommelier at Rustic Winemaker Steve Beckmen dazzling dish of quartered beets and Canyon, invites wine makers to joined our small group of whole berries with avocado, collaborate, allowing the cozy oenophiles at Rustic Canyon last crunchy red quinoa and chopped restaurant to offer informative wine week. The evening started with pistachios. Some of the nuts were pairing dinners. While the wine list Mucerino pouring two Beckmen pulverized into a fine powder that includes an array of local artisan, wines: a lovely 2017 Purisima Doubrava calls “pistachio dirt.” hand-crafted producers from Mountain Vineyard grenache rosé For the next course, Mucerino California, Oregon, Italy, France and crisp viognier. We sipped these poured a 2016 Beckmen cuvee Le and Spain, Mucerino highlighted wines while nibbling on Milo & Bec and Beckmen Santa Ynez wines from Santa Ynez Valley’s Olive bread, served with cultured Valley grenache. Both went well with ricotta fritta, one of the most popular dishes at Rustic Canyon, which arrived with three fried sticks floating in a luscious yellow sauce with a mound of sautéed photo Jill Weinlein greens, a shaving of cheese and The beet, avocado and red quinoa salad at Rustic Canyon is sprinkled micro flowers that added touch of beauty. Mucerino informed me that with pistachios and pistachio dirt. the chef uses Kong’s broccoli, Maggie’s green leaf sorrel, and bay blue cheese, Zuckerman’s Beckmen told us that these 2008 orange French mimolette cheese. asparagus and chile de arbol. Next, grapes were hand harvested in mid- “The fried ricotta sticks taste simi- a platter of roasted Autonomy October to ensure great concentra- lar to broccoli and cheddar soup Farms chicken arrived covered in tion of flavor. It was an ideal finish meet a mozzarella stick,” he said. hot honey and a sprinkling of to a fabulous meal. They are heavenly and a must- chopped California pecans. Pours Save the date for Rustic order. After a few sips of the of 2017 Purisima Mountain Canyon’s next Farmer & Vegetable Beckmen grenache, I appreciated Vineyard syrah clone No. 1 offered Dinner Series on Tuesday, June 25. the white pepper and raspberry jam notes of plum, blackberry and The Weiser Family Farms & aroma with lavender, nutmeg and chocolate with pleasing, oceanic Tehachapi Grain Project will fea- strawberry tasting notes. The Cuvee minerality. ture winter vegetables that have Le Bec offered more bright fruit We finished with an artisan been fermenting for months and and spices, as well as fine tannins cheese plate, thin slices of dense beautiful fresh melons, along with that carry the flavors on the long sunflower bread, a puddle of raw heirloom grains from the Tehachapi finish. honey and sweet, baked rosemary Grain Project. Tickets are $85 per Two hearty entrees arrived at the walnuts. Beckman urged us to person. table with two bottles of Beckmen’s enjoy dessert with a pour of his Rustic Canyon is open Sunday syrah. The first poured was a 2016 2008 Purisima Mountain Vineyard through Thursday from 5:30 to photo courtesy of Rustic Canyon Purisima Mountain Vineyard syrah syrah clone No. 1. It’s made from a 10:30 p.m. and stays open until 11 Fried ricotta sticks float on a pool of sauce with broccoli, grean leaf sorrel that we enjoyed with a platter of UC Davis shiraz clone from vines p.m. on Friday and Saturday. $$ and mimolette cheese. grilled grass-fed hanger steak with planted in 1868 in Australia. 1119 Wilshire Blvd. (310)393-7050. Eat|See|Hear kicks off summer on Saturday SHOW YOUR PRIDE! The evening of June 1 will be full of snacks, laughs and dancing as the North Hollywood Recreation Center hosts Eat|See|Hear, which brings together food trucks, live music and movies in outdoor venues. On Saturday, the featured film is the comedy classic “Young Frankenstein,” and the music will be provided by local rock ‘n’ roll band Livingmore. Food will be available from Deli Dr., Pudding Truck, Rice Balls of Fire, Vchos and Wisse BBQ. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with music beginning at 7 and the movie at 8:30. Pillows, cushions photo courtesy of Eat|See|Hear and blankets are preferred, though On June 1, food trucks and live music will accompany a showing of chairs with low backs are allowed “Young Frankenstein” at the North Hollywood Recreation Center. as long as they are less than six inches off the ground. People with We’ve got RAINBOW merchandise taller chairs will be required to sit outside the center of the venue. galore to celebrate PRIDE Month! Tickets are $14 for general 10% off all merchandise in the store admission, $8 for children and $21 Summer School & Camps for premium reserved seating, plus with this coupon! fees. For tickets, visit discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded eventbrite.com/e/eatseehear-out- Publishing weekly through July 25 door-movie-young-frankenstein- tickets-57639021866. Call (323) 933-5518 The North Hollywood Recreation Center is located at to reserve space today 11430 Chandler Blvd. For infor- or email mation, visit eatseehear.com. 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Famous Deli, Golden Road, Ike’s creative prom attire. Golden Road Doors for this 21+ event open at 8 Love & Sandwiches, Kreation, Pie is brewing a pub-only Pride beer p.m. General admission at $35 or a RESTAURANT NEWS Hole, Tesse and Krispy Kreme. called Slay All Day, a Berliner $65 VIP ticket. Tickets can be pur- Enjoy live musical performances, Weisse, which will be available chased at bit.ly/2VgCSOq. 4222 by Jill Weinlein DJs, and celebrity guests. during Pride month while supplies Vineland Ave., (818)980-8000. Participating teams pedal for five last. The event is free and open to Pop’s Bagels bagel. A portion of the proceeds ben- hours to raise money for the Harold the public, and food and drinks will efit the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Robinson Foundation, which helps be available for purchase. 5410 W. Queer Me Out at W pop-up MiniBar Hollywood, 6141 Franklin underserved kids in L.A. have a ful- San Fernando Rd. (213)373-4677. Ave., (323)798-4939; Little Dom’s, filling camp experience. 200 Santa Los Angeles rom May 31-June 2, Pop’s Bagels 2128 Hillhurst Ave., (323)661-0055; Monica Pier. Fowner Zach Liporace will bring 101 Coffee Shop, 6145 Franklin Pride in LA drag o kickoff L.A. Pride on his portable oven to three different Ave., (323)467-1175. TThursday, June 6, the LGBTQ locations for his Bagel Triathlon. On L.A. Pride at Golden kickoff party friendly W Los Angeles will debut Friday, May 31, MiniBar Hollywood n Thursday, June 6, the Queer Me Out, a free event is Pedal on the Pier Road Brewing open to the public in W Los will feature a double-decker pizza OGarland Ballroom is hosting a bagel from 9 a.m. to noon. On unday, June 2, is the annual n Wednesday, June 5, from 8 Pre-Pride event in North Angeles’ Living Room Bar. At 7 Saturday, June 1, visit Little Dom’s Sfundraiser We Spin, Kids Win! at Op.m. to midnight, Golden Road Hollywood called Drag Yourself to p.m., listen and meet LGBT advo- for a smashed meatball parm bagel the Santa Monica Pier from 11 a.m. will transform Chloe’s, their private the Valley. The evening presents cate Jason Wimberly, a celebrity from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Sunday, to 4 p.m. This high-energy spin-a- event space, into a glitter-filled fierce queens with a classic drag fitness guru and founder of THE June 2, walk into 101 Coffee Shop thon features food and drinks from prom with a live DJ and drag per- show hosted by West Hollywood’s WALL, L.A.’s newest boutique between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a spe- local restaurants including Sweetfin formances throughout the evening. Billy Francesca featuring Vanessa fitness hot spot. 930 Hilgard Ave., cial bacon, egg and cream cheese Poke, Benny’s Tacos, Factor’s Attendees are encouraged to wear Vanjie and Brooke Lynn Hytes. (310)208-8765.

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At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft near the vehicle parked in the 7000 block of committed a burglary in the 8800 corner of Orange and First. Santa Monica at 7:15 p.m. block of Beverly. P OLICE BLOTTER An unknown suspect burglarized a May 23 An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1100 block of burglary in the 8800 block of Lodi at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly at 6 p.m. vehicle parked in the 7000 block of The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Waring at 8:30 a.m. areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Sept. 18 and Sept. 26. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- burglarized a vehicle parked in the 6800 block of Hollywood. At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los 8500 block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft in the 6100 Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles May 19 block of Carlos. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and May 24 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 6600 tim near Orange Grove and Beverly Hills Police pect was arrested for driving under committed a grand theft in the block of Hollywood. Wilshire at 3 p.m. the influence of alcohol or drugs in 8700 block of Shoreham. Department the 800 block of Loma Vista. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 7:10 p.m., an unknown suspect A suspect assaulted a victim dur- tim in the 6000 block of Carlton burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a ing a domestic violence incident in Way at 3 a.m. 7300 block of Melrose. May 19 the 1400 block of Crescent vehicle parked in the 400 block of Heights at 6:15 p.m. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect N. Canon Drive at 5 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 1500 petty theft in the 8400 block of W. assaulted a victim in the 9000 block of Highland. Third at 7:55 p.m. block of Burton Way. At 5:21 p.m., an unknown suspect May 25

burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- petty theft in the 6200 block of committed a petty theft in the 300 petty theft in the 200 block of tim in the 8400 block of Sunset at Hollywood at 8 a.m. block of S. La Brea. Crescent at 2 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a 12:15 a.m.

petty theft in the 500 block of At 8:05 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Doheny Road at 8:45 p.m. At 3:04 a.m., an unknown suspect May 24 committed a petty theft in the 6200 committed a petty theft in the 200 assaulted a victim in the 8800 block of Hollywood. block of Moreno. At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. A burglary was reported in the

burglarized a vehicle parked in the 5700 block of W. Sixth at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 200 block of S. Beverly Drive. An unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 7300 block of Sunset at tim in the 300 block of Rodeo at Another vehicle burglary was tim in the 900 block of Sweetzer at At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect 11:55 a.m. 7:20 p.m. reported in the same area at 3:45 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 1400

approximately 6:28 p.m. block of N. Poinsettia Place. At 4 a.m., a suspect assaulted a At 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect May 21 victim during a domestic violence assaulted a victim in the 6200

West Hollywood incident in the 7100 block of Santa block of De Longpre. An unknown suspect committed a Monica. petty theft in the 400 block of Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect burglarized a WHAT IF I Rexford at 2:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 6900 block of

May 21 petty theft in the 8300 block of Hawthorn at 4:45 p.m. DO NO At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 6:43 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 300 An unknown suspect assaulted a May 21 block of N. Canon. victim in the 800 block of ESTATE At 10:50 p.m., a suspect assaulted Westbourne at 6 a.m. a victim during a domestic vio- At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a lence incident in the 8500 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 8400 PLANNING? victim in the 200 block of N. At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- West Knoll. block of Blackburn. Beverly Drive at 7:30 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the f you die intestate (without a

7100 block of Santa Monica. A suspect stole a bicycle near the will), then California’s laws of May 26 May 22 corner of Rosewood and Hayworth descent and distribution will An unknown suspect assaulted a I

At 1:20 a.m., a suspect assaulted at 5 a.m. determine who receives your proper- An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 1100 block of N. a victim during a domestic vio- ty by default. Contrary to popular residential burglary in the 1400 Fairfax at 4:05 p.m. lence incident near the corner of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect belief, if you die without a will, block of Loma Vista at 2:07 p.m. San Vicente and Santa Monica. robbed a victim in the 1200 block everything you own does not auto- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect of Vine. matically pass to the state. Typically, At 4:33 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1100 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a commercial burglary block of La Brea. the distribution will be to your spouse tim in the 900 block of Palm at An unknown suspect committed a in the 400 block of N. Camden. and children and then to other family 9:40 a.m. petty theft in the 6300 block of members. The state’s plan reflects the May 22 Sunset at 12:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a legislature’s guess as to how most petty theft in the 300 block of S. At 2:14 a.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect people would dispose of their estate Doheny at 7 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 900 committed a grand theft in the and establishes protections for cer- block of Ogden. Department tain beneficiaries, particularly minor 6700 block of Hollywood. May 23 children. The rules of “intestate suc- A suspect assaulted a victim in the May 18 An unknown suspect committed a cession” may or may not reflect your

At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect 1200 block of La Brea at 1 p.m. burglary in the 600 block of S. actual wishes. Estate planning committed a commercial burglary At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- June at 3:55 p.m. At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the affords you the opportunity to alter in the 400 block of N. Camden. the state’s default plan to suit your assaulted a victim in the 7300 500 block of N. Stanley. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect personal preferences. An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft near the grand theft in the 300 block of N. An unknown suspect burglarized a corner of McCadden and Disposition Outside The Will Rodeo at 3:35 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of Lexington. It is important to understand that the First and Fairfax at 1:30 a.m. vehicle parked in the 8500 block of transfer of your property after your Santa Monica at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a May 24 At 2:43 a.m., an unknown suspect death may be determined by some- petty theft in the 7600 block of assaulted a victim in the 300 block thing other than the laws of intestacy, At 10:48 a.m., an unknown sus- At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Melrose at 6:30 p.m. of N. Fairfax. even when you die without a will. pect committed a petty theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the Title to certain categories of property 300 block of N. Canon. 9100 block of Santa Monica. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An attempted robbery was report- assaulted a victim in the 600 block may pass outside the probate estate. ed in the 300 block of N. Fairfax at An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a of N. Rossmore. Generally, upon your death, your half 2:45 a.m. grand theft near the corner of vehicle parked near the corner of of any community property presump-

Charleville and Durant at 4:30 Almont and Santa Monica at 10 p.m. May 22 tively belongs to your surviving At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect p.m. spouse. Additionally, if you own At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5800 An unknown suspect committed a property with another person as joint assaulted a victim in the 600 block block of Gregory. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1300 block of N. tenants with right of survivorship, the of Robertson. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Sycamore at 8:15 a.m. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- property will pass directly to the 100 block of Hamel. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ing a domestic violence incident in remaining joint tenant upon your At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 1000 block of the 6200 block of Hollywood at death and will not be part of your committed a grand theft in the May 25 Ogden at 11 p.m. 3:30 a.m. probate estate (it will, however, be a 7400 block of Waring. part of your taxable estate). Effective At 12:37 a.m., an unknown sus- May 23 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- planning requires a knowledge of the pect was arrested for driving under pect robbed a victim in the 7400 An unknown suspect committed a the influence of alcohol or drugs petty theft in the 600 block of S. consequences of each property inter- At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Melrose. est and type of ownership. near the corner of La Cienega and San Vicente at 3:40 p.m. Olympic. assaulted a victim in the 8200 block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Kramer Law petty theft in the 5600 block of An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a Sunset at 11:15 a.m. petty theft in the 9600 block of 6400 block of Sunset. Group vehicle parked in the 1100 block of Olympic at 10:42 a.m. Greenacre at 11 a.m. At 11:15 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a Stephen W. Kramer

pect burglarized a vehicle parked burglary in the 1600 block of N. At 2:36 p.m., an unknown suspect 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 300 block of N. Western. Las Palmas at 5:30 p.m. Los Angeles, CA 90036 committed a grand theft in the 200 assaulted a victim in the 8600 block of N. Rodeo. block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect (323)964-7100 a participating member of victim near the corner of Vine and robbed a victim in the 1500 block AARP Union May 26 An unknown suspect assaulted a Lexington at 11:30 a.m. of Vine. courtesy Privilege victim in the 7000 block of extended Network At 12:22 a.m., an unknown sus- Lexington at 4:34 p.m. At 3:10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 May 30, 2019 Farmers Market kicks off Friday music series and welcomes car lovers to auto show The Original Farmers Market, include Mustangs, Camaros, Whippersnappers on June 14, corner of Third and Fairfax, will Corvettes and many others. At the Elliott Caine on June 21 and La be revving with entertainment this end, the drivers start their engines Charanga Cubana on June 28. weekend when the Friday Night and ride off into the sunset. Abby Girl & The Real Deal, Rick Music Series launches on May 31, The Friday Night Music Series Whitfield Band, Incendio and from 7 to 9 p.m. with a perfor- runs weekly on Fridays from 7 to Tom Kenny and the Hi-Seas per- mance by the Beatles tribute band 9 p.m. on the market’s West Patio. form in July, followed by the Tony The 4 Fabs. The 25th annual Enjoy free live music with al fres- Galla Band, California Gilmore Heritage Auto Show rolls co dining and shopping options. Feetwarmers, Jennifer Leitham into the market on Saturday, June All Farmers Market restaurants, Trio featuring Scott Whitfield, 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. shops and grocers are open Upstream and Maiya Sykes in The auto show will follow an throughout the performances. August. American muscle car theme and Additional performers next The Original Farmers Market is photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market will showcase more than 100 clas- month are the Jennifer York located at 6333 W. Third St. For Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers bring rockabilly and alternative sic and vintage vehicles along Quartet featuring Sascha Dupont information, call (323)933-9211, country music to the Farmers Market on June 14. Gilmore Lane. Featured cars on June 7, Deke Dickerson & The or visit farmersmarketla.com. Exhibit explores the Native art of Harry Fonseca The Autry Museum of the his creative, artistic and ethnic iden- Fonseca expanded the definition of American West presents “Coyote tity within the context of the con- American Indian art and shattered Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry temporary world. As a gay man and expectations and stereotypes that Fonseca,” an exhibit running a person of mixed heritage, Fonseca had long confined it. through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. used his art as a vehicle for self-dis- “Fonseca’s great contribution The exhibit is drawn from the covery and a means of navigating was in bumping up against and museum’s acquisition of Fonseca’s different aspects of his life and crossing confines that were never estate. It includes 60 of his paint- identity during a time when ideas previously engaged. His work ings, sketches and lithographs, and about Native peoples were often spoke both internally, to Native runs concurrently with the exhibit driven by outside forces including Americans, as well as externally, “Indian Country: The Art of David commercial markets, tourism and with those outside the ‘res,’ and Bradley.” Together, the displays historical clichés. nimbly traversed artistic and cultur- represent the Autry’s exploration of Acquired by the Autry in 2016, al boundaries with ideas about contemporary art from Native the collection from which the exhi- Indianness,” said Autry President America. bition draws includes over 500 and CEO W. Richard West, Jr. Fonseca is best-known for his original works by Fonseca as well “It was Harry who got us past depiction of “Coyote,” a colorful as his personal archive of journals, this unidimensional view of what trickster who leaves the “res” papers and sketchbooks, most of ‘Indianness’ is. Our museum’s mis- (reservation) and re-appears in non- which have never been exhibited, sion to share the diverse stories of photo © 2016 Harry Fonseca Collection, Autry Museum traditional settings. The “Art of researched or published. With his the American West guided us in our Artist Harry Fonseca’s “Fire” (1989) is included in the exhibit of his works Harry Fonseca” exhibit focuses on trademark blend of traditional landmark acquisition of the Harry at the Autry Museum of the American West. “Coyote’s” role as an avatar for the imagery, contemporary experience, Fonseca estate, and now in present- The Autry Museum of the Western Heritage Way. For infor- artist and a metaphor for exploring and vibrant color and form, ing the story of his ‘Coyote.’” American West is located at 4700 mation, visit theautry.org. Fall 2019

photo by Diane Tuft/courtesy of the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is hosting a show of photographs of Antarctica taken by Diane Tuft. FOOD NHM presents a freeze frame of the southernmost continent DINING The Natural History Museum of peratures and 67-mph winds. Los Angeles County presents the Complementing the journey of ENTERERTTTAAINMMENT temporary art exhibition “Frozen in Antarctic adventurer-scientists fea- Time: Images of Antarctica.” The tured in the museum’s ongoing exhi- exhibition, which runs through Jan. bition “Antarctic Dinosaurs,” the SEE / SIP / SAVOVOR WINNER! 20, 2020, showcases the work of photographs in “Frozen in Time” DIINING + ENTER TAINMENT Los Angeles Press Club artist Diane Tuft through 13 large- give visitors another way to experi- scale photographs. ence the continent – through the Southern California Journalismi AAwwards Tuft visited Antarctica intending eyes of an artist. to photograph the depletion of the Admission to “Frozen in Time” is ozone layer, but instead focused on included with museum admission, now taking the history of climate change record- which is free for museum members. ed within Antarctica’s icy landscape. Free general admission for California “The Antarctica I saw was a place EBT cardholders, California teachers reservations! that served as a real-life time capsule, and active or retired military with I.D. The a perfectly preserved record of hun- Groups of 10 or more people can Spirit of dreds of millions of years of biologi- receive discounted rates on museum California 323.933.5518 cal and geological history,” Tuft said. admission by calling (213)763-3218 How L.A.’s craft distilleries Tuft went through the same rigor- or emailing [email protected]. are bottling local ﬂavor ous training all Antarctic explorers The Natural History Museum of beverlypress.com must undertake to prepare for her Los Angeles County is located at trip, reaching the continent’s rarely 900 Exhibition Blvd. For informa- SPECIAL EDITION 2018 publisshing September 2019 witnessed remote landscapes by tion or tickets, visit nhm.org/frozen- braving -40 degrees Fahrenheit tem- intime. 16 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor Across 1. Steamed rice 6. Bullring “Bravo!” 9. People of New Zealand 14. Embellish 15. Meshed fabric 16. American Idol runner up, Clay Bikers go a long way 17. Massenet opera 18. The Way 19. Beams for a good cause 20. Unpredictable and reckless individual 23. Formerly, in high society 24. Burst 25. Gold piece 27. Granola cereal 30. Same: Fr. 31. Time-tested 32. Populous nation 35. Halo 39. Musical about a lady who was a great shot 43. Leavened bread of India 44. Rhett’s last words 45. Architect Maya who created the Civil Rights Memorial 56. Modern (Prefix) 26. Stuff 46. Easter egg decorator 57. Surrounded a castle, say 27. Haunted house sound 49. Radiant 62. Rivera product 28. Elbow-wrist connection 51. Person who unfastens 64. “... man ___ mouse?” 29. “Laverne & Shirley” 54. 1,000 escudos 65. Places in the heart landlady 66. Greet the day 30. SA ancient 67. Lo mein cooker 33. ___ John 68. Small change 34. Common contraction LA Phil goes 69. Pried 36. Unappealing fruit? 70. Physicians’ org. 37. Ravage 71. Brewer’s ___ 38. “Interview with the from ‘Noon Down Vampire” novelist Rice 40. European intro 1. Gloomy shadow 41. Sultanate citizen 2. Prefix with logical 42. Shaky to Midnight’ 3. Lead-in to motion 47. Hollered 4. The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Crops up 48. Gothic time, for example 5. “Noon to Midnight” festival returns Support 50. Immobilize 6. for a third year to Walt Disney Ready to be drawn 51. Frighten Concert Hall on Saturday, June 1. 7. Rested 52. Surgical opening? Cyclists in the California AIDS Ride embarked on an approximate- The day-long event, expanded 8. Famous historic British 53. Roberts of ‘’Everybody ly 540-mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles in this photograph this season to include artists from school near Windsor Loves Raymond’’ from the June 13, 1996, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly across the country, offers audiences 9. Dirty Harry’s gun 54. Data storage device Press. The ride was in its third year at the time and raised $8 million the most forward-thinking ensem- 10. ___ Supply, 60s rock 55. for health care and other services provided by the LA LGBT Center bles with pop-up performances Expo ‘70 site group 58. Midwestern state and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Now known as throughout the various spaces of the 11. Giving the go-ahead 59. Ms Bombeck AIDS/Lifecycle, the ride continues to support the two organizations. world-renowned venue. 12. Bridget’s portrayer in 60. On June 2, more than 3,000 cyclists are expected to leave the Bay In addition to the varied new Fastens together “Bridget Jones’s Diary” 61. Hop dryer Area en route to Los Angeles, where they will arrive on June 8, in con- music offerings, the season-long 13. Placed inside 63. Ending for an enzyme junction with LA Pride. The AIDS/Lifecycle Finish Line Festival will Fluxus Festival, presented by the 21. Alerting an actor be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 8, at Fairfax High School. LA Phil in collaboration with the 22. Singular See Answers page 22 Getty Research Institute, culminates in a “Noon to Midnight” interven- tion and includes five performances curated by Christopher Rountree and directed by Annie Saunders. The day begins at noon on the Now Open in Beverly Hills! Walt Disney Concert Hall Stage with the Fluxus performance of David Lang’s “crowd out,” a collab- Call 323-664-1977 orative work bringing together hundreds of trained and untrained Online appts. at www.ktmgnow.com vocalists from across the region. Choreographer Dimitri Chamblas directs and Lesley Leighton conducts as performers intermingle with the audience, slowly trans- forming the swirling babble and chatter into a stunningly orchestrat- Janesri De Silva, ed whirlwind of voices. MD, FAAP Noon to Midnight attendees can explore musical experimentation outside of the venue as well, starting in the rooftop’s Keck Amphitheatre and continuing in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden. Martin Fineberg, One of the final performances of the evening – David Robbins’ “Ice MD, FAAP Cream Social,” a relational art piece Same Day Appointments Kids and Teens does not that includes cake and ice cream for Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee attendees – takes place on Grand Avenue. The day of adventurous music Beverly Hills Office will be accompanied by adventur- 240 South La Cienega, #350 ous craft beer from throughout Grace Dasovich, Southern California, including the Beverly Hills, CA 90211 LA Phil 100 IPA, brewed in collab- MD, FAAP oration with LA Ale Works. Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at 111 S. Grand Ave. For We are the only NCQA Certified Pediatric Medical Group in Los Angeles information, visit laphil.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 30, 2019 Chinese material art show opens at LACMA

From June 2 to Jan. 5, 2020, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will host “The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China,” bringing together 35 works from the past four decades in which conscious material choice has become a sym- bol of the artists’ expression. Since the 1980s, Chinese contemporary artists have cultivated inti- mate relationships with their materials, which range from the common- place to the unconventional, the natural to the synthetic, the elemental to photo courtesy of the Hollywood Fringe Festival the composite. Materials include The Hollywood Fringe Festival will feature nearly 400 shows next plastic, water, wood, hair, gunpow- month. der and Coca-Cola. Artists continue to explore and develop this creative mode, with Hollywood Fringe Festival some devoting decades of their practice to experiments with a single material. “The Allure of Matter” celebrates 10th anniversary coins the term “material art” to denote this trend in contemporary The Hollywood Fringe ensemble theatre, solo perfor- Chinese artmaking. Festival, L.A.’s largest celebra- mance or comedy. However, The exhibition features 21 of the tion of the performing arts, con- attendees will also find cabaret, most important and influential tinues to grow with nearly 400 musical theatre, dance and Chinese artists working today, shows registered and almost immersive theatre. including Ai Weiwei, Cai Guo- 2,000 performances scheduled “The Hollywood Fringe Qiang and more. It is organized by throughout the festival, which Festival is a reminder of how Wu Hung, adjunct curator at the runs June 13-30, with previews much local talent we have in the Smart Museum of Art and Harrie A. June 6-11. Los Angeles area,” said Los Vanderstappen Distinguished photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Hollywood Fringe Angeles City Councilman Mitch Service Professor of Art History at An untitled 1989 piece by Gu Dexin is one more than 30 art works that Festival is celebrating its 10th O’Farrell, 13th District. the University of Chicago, and make up “The Allure of Matter,” which opens June 2 at LACMA. year, having doubled its size in Participation in the Hollywood Orianna Cacchione, curator of glob- only a decade to become the Fringe is completely open and al contemporary art, Smart Museum Florence & Harry Sloan Curator of Exploring an Overlooked Aspect largest performing arts festival in uncensored. This free-for-all of Art. Chinese Art and head of Chinese, of Contemporary Chinese Art,” the United States. All over approach underlines the festival’s “While most of the exhibition’s Korean, and South and Southeast which will be held in the Bing Hollywood, fully equipped the- mission to be a platform for featured artists are well known in Asian Art departments, and Theater at LACMA. This lecture aters, parks, clubs, churches, artists without the barrier of a the Chinese contemporary art Susanna Ferrell, curatorial assis- explores the historical develop- restaurants and other unexpected curative body. world, they are still little-known in tant, Chinese and Korean art. ment and major characteristics of places will host hundreds of pro- Additionally, by creating an the U.S.,” Wu said. “It is our hope “This exhibition is a part of the use of “personal” materials, as ductions by local, national and environment where artists must that this show will help audiences LACMA’s growing effort to featured in “The Allure of Matter.” international arts companies and self-produce their work, the understand the context of these become a center of Chinese con- The event is free, but tickets are independent performers. Fringe motivates its participants artists as ‘material artists’ within the temporary art,” LACMA CEO and required. The 2019 festival includes to cultivate a spirit of entrepre- greater scope of Chinese contempo- Wallis Annenberg Director Michael The Los Angeles County diverse offerings from a wide neurialism in the arts. rary art history.” Govan said. Museum of Art is located at 5905 range of performing arts genres. For information or tickets, visit The presentation at LACMA is On June 8, Wu will present Wilshire Blvd. For information, The majority of shows are either hollywoodfringe.org. co-curated by Stephen Little, “Material Is the Message: visit lacma.org. 18 May 30, 2019 Summer School & Camps Park Labrea News/Beverly Press BHUSD PTA Council LAUSD to expand financial literacy instruction Los Angeles Unified School they can be part of these conversa- “For the last 60 years, CCEE has District officials announced plans tions. We are grateful to CCEE and been deeply committed to bringing hosts installation luncheon on May 28 to provide high school City National Bank for their sup- economic and financial education seniors and families with greater port of this effort.” to California’s K-12 students,” access to financial literacy educa- In the classroom, students may CCEE Board Chair Asha B. Joshi tion. take six to eight hours of interac- said. “Thanks to a generous gift The district announced commit- tive, online modules and receive from CCEE Board Member John ments of $1 million from City credit in economics, business and Nickoll and the Nickoll Family National Bank and up to $1 million other relevant subject areas. Foundation, we are able to allocate from the California Council on Progress and performance will be up to $1 million over the next sev- Economic Education to promote assessed by measurement tools eral years toward this initiative.” financial literacy in the community. supplied to educators. City Research shows that students City National Bank will provide a National Bank, in partnership with who receive 10 hours of financial digital interactive curriculum that EverFi Inc., will provide students literacy instruction have better high school seniors can use to learn who successfully complete the FICO scores and fewer delinquen- personal finance in the classroom. course with a Certification in cies than their peers. Hamilton Initially offered in 75 high schools, Financial Literacy. High School, in West Los Angeles, the program will be expanded “Providing critical financial liter- offeres family workshops similar to throughout the district over a three- acy tools to high school students those planned throughout the dis- photo courtesy of BHUSD year period. and their families is one of the most trict. On May 15, the Beverly Hills Unified School District PTA Council The California Council on important ways we can help make “Learning about finances along- hosted its annual Installation and Appreciation Luncheon at Fogo De Economic Education will provide our communities stronger,” City side my son made such a difference Chão Brazilian Steakhouse. complimentary financial literacy National Bank Chairman Russell in being able to discuss those topics The PTA Presidents for 2019-20 were also announced and each workshops for students and their Goldsmith said. “Giving them this with him and the rest of our fami- school executive board of PTSA and PTA officers was installed. The families over the coming years. knowledge is crucial if they are ly,” Hamilton High School parent Honorary Service Award was given to Cindy Trost, and the Capta Lessons for both programs include going to make the sound financial Sonia Ochoa said. “I was so grate- Golden Oak Service Award was awarded to Monique Gibbons. applying for financial aid, estab- decisions needed to achieve their ful to get that support from his Guests included Beverly Hills City Councilmen Les Friedman, lishing credit, investing wisely and career and college aspirations.” school. It makes me very happy to Julian Gold and Robert Wunderlich; Beverly Hills Police Department more. To engage families who may not know that more families will be representatives including Chief Sandra Spagnoli; and Beverly Hills “We want to equip our students have access to the digital tools, able to benefit from this program.” school board members Noah Margo, Isabel Hacker, Mel Spitz, with practical knowledge so they CCEE’s Family Financial Literacy LAUSD will be one of the few Rachelle Marcus and Tristen Walker-Shuman. are prepared to navigate life chal- Events will consist of three-hour districts in California to implement lenges,” LAUSD Superintendent interactive workshops to engage financial literacy education for stu- Austin Beutner said. “We also rec- families in structured dialogue on dents and families in all of its high ognize that this important work the same topics students are learn- schools. For information, visit requires engaging our families so ing in the classroom. lausd.net. Students chosen as presidential scholars recognized State Superintendent of Public were Yunhee Park, of Valley California has produced. This Instruction Tony Thurmond con- Village, who attends Oakwood award is a testament to the talent gratulated 10 California high School; Annette Doeun Lee, of and promise these young people

photo courtesy of Marlborough School school students who have been Pasadena, a student at Polytechnic possess and the future contributions selected as 2019 U.S. Presidential School; and Lauren Kong, who they can make to our state and soci- Students in Marlborough School’s senior class came together for a photo Scholars. They include Los attends Palos Verdes Peninsula ety.” earlier this year. Angeles residents Alaman High School. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Diadhiou, a student at Brentwood “I am proud of the students who Program was established in 1964 School, and Charles Kogen, who have received this prestigious to recognize and honor the attends Harvard-Westlake School. honor,” Thurmond said. “They are nation’s top-performing graduat- Marlborough School to The students are among 161 not only wonderful scholastic rep- ing seniors. The 2019 awards cer- national student scholars chosen for resentatives for our state, but they emony will be held on June 23 in outstanding education accomplish- are also shining examples of the Washington, D.C. salute graduating class ments. Additional students from the focus, drive and determination in For information, visit Los Angeles County on the list the next generation of leaders that cde.ca.gov and ed.gov. Marlborough School is holding a president, class president and vale- graduation ceremony for its class of dictorian. The senior class is pic- 2019 this evening, May 30, at its tured. Marlborough School is an all- campus in Hancock Park. Speakers girls private learning institution include Head of School Dr. Priscilla founded in 1889. For information, Sands, as well as the student body visit marlborough.org. Jewish Community Foundation CEO receives special degree

Marvin I. Schotland, president and chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, received a doctor of humane letters honoris causa degree from American Jewish University during its 2019 com- mencement. Schotland’s honorary doctorate coincides with his 30th anniversary leading the foundation, which manages charitable assets for more than 1,300 families. Under his leadership, the foundation’s charitable assets have grown from $90 million Marvin I. Schotland to more than $1 billion. During the last 15 years, the foundation has have been possible without the tire- awarded more than $1 billion in less contributions and support of grants, including $115 million to the foundation lay leaders and staff Jewish programs and general com- with whom I’ve been privileged to munity initiatives throughout Los work these past three decades, my Angeles in 2018. loving family, and our community “I am honored and humbled by of donors blessed with both com- this unexpected recognition from passionate hearts and the resources American Jewish University,” to act.” Schotland added. “Whatever my For information, visit jewish- accomplishments, they would not foundationla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Summer School & Camps 19 May 30, 2019 Loren L. Zachary Society County library celebrates young vocalists system awarded for excellence Los Angeles County Library has been named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal for its community support, equity and inclu- sion, and the creation of innovative services and partnerships that support the library’s mission. photo courtesy of Kids Ocean Day / Megan Goedewaagen As 2019 Library of the Year, LA Students participating in the Kids Ocean Day cleanup also created County Library will be honored at a aerial artwork on the beach. reception at the American Library Association annual conference in Washington, D.C. It is the third honor LA County Library has Kids Ocean Day focuses photo courtesy of the Loren L. Zachary Society received in the past 12 months from The Loren L. Zachary Society held its 47th annual National Vocal Library Journal, following the 2019 Competition Grand Finals Concert on May 19 at the Wilshire Ebell Librarian of the Year Award given Theatre. on coastal stewardship to Library Director Skye Patrick, The competition included 10 opera singers selected from a nation- and 2018 Marketer of the Year Approximately 4,000 students In the months prior to Kids wide search performing the music of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and other Award given to the marketing and participated in the 26th annual Ocean Day, the Malibu composers. Nedra Zachary (second from left), Loren L. Zachary communications team for LA Kids Ocean Day on May 23 at Foundation for Environmental Society president and competition director, was joined by first-place County Library. The county library Dockweiler State Beach. The Education hosted school assem- winner Piotr Buszewski (left), second place winner Hubert Zapior and system was also a finalist for the event followed the theme, “care blies about the adverse impacts third-place winner Claire de Monteil. Institute of Museum and Library for what you love,” and that mes- of trash and litter pollution and The Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition helps young Services 2019 National Medal, and sage was visually illustrated how rain carries plastic debris opera singers advance their careers. First prize in the competition is won two National Association of through a student-led aerial art into the ocean and onto the $20,000. For information, visit zacharysociety.org. Counties Achievement Awards for formation in the shape of sea ani- beach. The organization seeks to its iCount equity initiative and the mals and a heart. empower children and families Great Read Away, a fine forgive- “This year, we are celebrating to take action to protect the envi- ness program for youth. our 26th year as thousands of ronment. The West Hollywood Library, children experience and love the Since 1991, nearly 750,000 located at 625 N. San Vicente beach, some for the first time,” kids have participated in the Kids Blvd., is branch of the LA County said Michael Klubock, founder Ocean Day programs and beach Library system. of the Malibu Foundation for cleanups. For information, visit lacountyli- Environmental Education and For information, visit kidsoce- brary.org. Kids Ocean Day. anday.org.

photo courtesy of the Colburn School Esa-Pekka Salonen will lead and develop British conductor and pianist Angus Webster and Finnish-British conductor Ross Jamie Collins during their time as Salonen Fellows. Colburn School announces first class of Salonen Fellows Sel Kardan, president and chief gain significant real-world expe- executive officer of the Colburn rience. School, and faculty member Esa- “I’m very proud to welcome Pekka Salonen announced the Angus Webster and Ross Collins inaugural class of Salonen to the Negaunee Conducting Fellows in the conservatory’s new Program as the first class of fel- Negaunee Conducting Program. lows,” Salonen said. “Both British conductor and pianist showed great talent and openness, Angus Webster and Finnish- as well as a real ability to commu- British conductor Ross Jamie nicate with the musicians in a nat- Collins were selected from more ural way.” than 115 applicants from through- Kardan said the pair will have out the world to enroll at the an “unprecedented opportunity to selective school, beginning with nurture their craft.” the 2019-20 academic year. “We look forward to watching Salonen joined the Colburn Angus and Ross continue their School faculty last fall to lead and artistic growth as we embark on develop the Negaunee this international collaboration Conducting Program, a course of with the Philharmonia,” Kardan study in the school’s said. Conservatory of Music for a The fellows will collaborate small, select group of aspiring with other young musicians on young conductors. Known as the Philharmonia’s Emerging Salonen Fellows, the students will Artists program, designed to con- develop their craft and nurture nect young artists to the wider life their talent through personal men- of the Philharmonia; work with torship. Students will receive full Philharmonia’s management to scholarship to cover tuition, room develop and produce Salonen’s and board. flagship projects; and serve as At both the Colburn School assistant conductors to Salonen and with the Philharmonia for his engagements. Orchestra, where Salonen serves The Colburn School is located as principal conductor and artistic at 200 S. Grand Ave. For informa- advisor, the Salonen Fellows will tion, visit colburrnschool.edu. 20 May 30, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘John Wick’ still can’t be stopped, again

Like this franchise, John Wick to let all those knife and bullet (Keanu Reeves) doesn’t die. wounds heal. In search of a way to Frankly, the boogeyman of the survive, John traverses the world to assassin underground will outlive plead his case to the Elder, an elu- us all, especially since Reeves is an sive figure who oversees the High immortal being who ages not. Table, an elite body of assassins Come the third installment in many that secretly controls the world. film series, ideas start to fizzle. Just Along the way, he calls in an old ensure compliance, local muscle ask Spider-Man, Alien, the debt from Sofia (Halle Berry), who Zero (Mark Dacascos) and his crew Terminator and two generations of manages the Morocco Continental. start chipping away at the high-ups’ X-Men. Not this hitman. “John Back in New York, the High henchmen, reminding folks like the Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” is a Table sends the Adjudicator (Asia Director (Anjelica Huston), a mem- spectacular dance of gore, over- Kate Dillon) to clean house. Too ber of the High Table who gave flowing with all the charm that many New Yorkers helped John John safe passage out of the city, began this ride in 2014. escape his fate, and it’s time those that allegiance belongs to the assas- John’s on the run. He broke the turncoats learned they’re a small sins’ guiding principles, not one photo by Niko Tavernise/courtesy of Lionsgate rules, executing a crime lord on the part of a global operation. If only man. Keanu Reeves returns as the title character in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – neutral grounds of Hotel Winston (Ian McShane) and the These films are what happens Parabellum,” a new action film that perfectly complements the other Continental. Now, a 10-figure con- Bowery King (Laurence when a seasoned stuntman retires movies in the trilogy. tract on his life delays any chance Fishburne) knew their place. To from the physical stuff and creates his own stories. This is hardly a groundbreaking revelation (just only worsens as time goes on. knives, swords, an ax, even the check out “Punisher: War Zone” by One problem. The “John Wick” hind legs of a couple horses (a director Lexi Alexander), but direc- flicks handle women rather oddly. thousand times “yes” to that last tor Chad Stahelski continues to Sure, they feature notable sidekicks one). It all might feel exhausting bring his vision for the character to and a very dramatic death in without some unlikely humor laced life across three acclaimed films “Chapter 2,” but this time around, in unexpected places from equally and shows no signs of stopping. Berry’s Sofia fills in a major gap. unlikely sources, like concierge What began simply enough with a Hardly a normal supporting charac- Charon (Lance Reddick), a famil- revenge story involving a dog has ter, her on-screen presence feels iar face since the franchise’s pre- expanded into a complex narrative like a backdoor intro to a new char- miere. world: a code, a hierarchy, signifi- acter ready to lead a spinoff. A Perhaps the greatest feat of cant locales and fully-formed char- powerful assassin, a checkered past “John Wick: Chapter 3 – acters, even the ones who die quite with an estranged daughter and a Parabellum” is how effortlessly the quickly. couple Belgian malinoises that bonkers sequences masquerade as Comparing these films in this steal the show. With weapons and a regular action film premise. At no trilogy doesn’t make sense; they martial arts training, Reeves is a point does anything feel like a belong together. Only a few weeks machine. Berry doesn’t miss a step. shark jump, even as John fights have passed since the events of She best return. three guys in the knife section of an “John Wick,” and maybe an hour Somehow this franchise became antiquities boutique, breaking photo by Mark Rogers/courtesy of Lionsgate between the second and third. They a modern-set “Mad Max.” The lore cases and throwing an obscene In “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” Wick (Keanu Reeves) seeks complement each other quite well, expands between and during number of knives. Somehow it all help from Sofia (Halle Berry), one of the most compelling characters in building on the assassin mythology incredible action sequences, and the makes sense; it all must be as it is. the movie. and John’s ongoing dilemma that hero need not say much. More than Luke Skywalker has the Force. the previous films, “Parabellum” is Harry has magic. James Bond has like an opera. But replace two hours gadgets and STDs. John Wick of nonstop singing with relentless resides in an eternal state of blood, LAMOTH hosts film series on France and the Holocaust action both shocking and insanely exhausted but always reserving just well executed. enough energy to put two in the The Los Angeles Museum of the the Y&S Nazarian Family the Holocaust is located at 100 The John proves his skills with guns, head and 25 in the chest. Holocaust presents the “Teicholz Foundation. Suggested donation is Grove Drive. For information, visit Holocaust Remembrance Film $10. The Los Angeles Museum of lamoth.org. Series” running from Thursday, June 6, through Thursday, June 27. The films, which follow the theme “the Holocaust and France,” will be presented in French with English subtitles. The screenings are on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The film “La Rafle,” which tells the story of the roundup and depor- tation of 13,000 Jews in Paris by French authorities in 1942, will be shown on June 6. French Holocaust survivor and USC Professor Henry Slucki will be a special guest. “Au Revoir Les Enfants” will be shown on June 13. The film, by Louis Malle and based on his child- hood, tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss photo courtesy of Filmforum involving two boys at a Catholic Filmforum will present the U.S. premiere of Ana Galizia’s boarding school in Nazi-occupied “Unconfessions” on June 2 at the Spielberg Theatre at the Egyptian. France. A discussion with French survivors and Pomona College Professor Monique Saigal follows the screening. L.A. Filmforum hosts series “The Sorrow and the Pity, Part 1” will be shown on June 20. The 1969 exploring experimental works documentary focuses on the collaboration between the Vichy govern- Los Angeles Filmforum will “Printed Sunset” by Andres ment and Nazi Germany. A discus- host Representations of Leaving | Baron, and the American “Moms sion with LMU Professor Holli Queer Death and Heavens, a Clothes” by Jordan Wong. Levitsky and USC Professor series of eight short films includ- Paul, Lax and Wong will Michael Renov follows the film. ing one American and three L.A. appear in person at the event. “Les Heritiers,” based on a true premieres – on June 2, at 7:30 Tickets are $10 for general story of high school students in a p.m. The films use experimental admission, $6 for students with working-class suburb of Paris who visual strategies to approach top- I.D. and seniors, and free for are forced to confront prejudice ics like rebirth and queer utopic Filmforum members. Tickets can when they participate in a Holocaust visions. be purchased at bpt.me/4245334 history competition, will be shown The selections, which were or at the door. on June 27. Third generation French curated by Finn Paul, include the The Spielberg Theatre at the survivors July Hodara and Becca Brazilian “Unconfessions” by Egyptian is located at 6712 Katz will be special guests. Ana Galizia, the American Hollywood Blvd. For informa- The series is sponsored by “Brunt Drama” by Matthew Lax, tion, visit lafilmforum.org, or call Thomas Barad, the Rita and Leo the Colombian and French (323)377-7238. Greenland Family Foundation and Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 May 30, 2019

Signal will promote safety of cyclists in the area Traffic concerns continue to

From page 1 beleaguer Beverly Hills residents have been “a reasonable three- tration of severe injuries and From page 1 month test.” The program would deaths, with an emphasis on those have been evaluated after three involving people walking and months before any permanent bicycling,” according to the Streets, because we’re talking measures went into effect. Vision Zero website. about doing something that hope- But residents who live on Scott Epstein, chair of the Mid fully is an integrated vision for the Spalding Drive, one block outside City West Community Council, entire city,” Beverly Hills Mayor the pilot program’s borders, said said the new signals, which will John Mirisch said. the mitigation measures would help people cross the street safely The pilot program would have result in an influx of traffic on and comfortably, are part of a larg- restricted right turns off Olympic their street. er plan by Mid City West to create Boulevard over an eight-block “It might help them at the cost neighborhood greenways – areas span, from South Linden to South of other people who are residents, where bicyclists and pedestrians El Camino drives. It also would even though we’re just tenants in are prioritized and car traffic is have added 16 traffic circles, one apartment buildings,” said reduced and slowed down, creat- on Charleville Boulevard and one Beverly Hills resident John Bardy, ing a “safe shared space.” on Gregory Way on each street who lives on Spalding Drive. “It’s The community council plans to photo by Cameron Kiszla included in those eight blocks. really just unfair.” advocate for greenways on Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, Mid City West Community Council “Our once-quiet residential Public comment at the City Rosewood from La Cienega board members and others gathered for an unveiling ceremony for the neighborhood is getting overrun Council’s May 21 meeting Boulevard to La Brea Avenue, and by cut-through traffic,” said Ken showed more of an opposition to new traffic signals on May 28. on Formosa Avenue and Alta Vista Goldman, from the Southwest the pilot program, mostly due to Boulevard from Romaine Street to Homeowners Association. concerns about the traffic impacts Third Street, Epstein said. The use the new intersection as a cut another advantage for cars to drive But the council last week chose for the areas outside the pilot pro- neighborhood greenway project through, which might increase through,” said Mehmet Berker, not to vote on it. Various attempts gram’s borders. has received approximately $2.3 traffic on the largely residential co-chair of the Mid City West over the last 30 years at mitigating “I saw that a lot of what was million in funding from the Los Rosewood Avenue and endanger Community Council’s Planning traffic in the neighborhood have being proposed, in my opinion, Angeles County Metropolitan the cyclists and pedestrians the and Land Use Committee. fallen short, he added, and new even to test, felt like it wasn’t what Authority for groups like the Los new signs are intended to protect. Koretz said the new lights, development in Century City has this community mostly wanted, Angeles Department of To avoid that danger, drivers on which look like ordinary traffic made the issues worse. nor did I feel it could work,” Transportation to perform the nec- Rosewood are prohibited from signals at first glance, might be a “We have a problem,” Beverly Beverly Hills City Councilwoman essary work, Epstein said. crossing La Brea and instead must bit confusing to some at first, but Hills resident Marjorie Blatt said. Lili Bosse said. “The idea is to create these turn right, which is intended to drivers will adjust, making the “Not everybody finds it a prob- The city’s Complete Streets greenways that are low stress, that reduce car traffic on the streets. area better for bicyclists. lem, but many of us do. I find it a Plan will include improvements to anybody could ride on,” Epstein “We want [the new signals] to “I think by and large, the neigh- challenge getting out of my drive- the major traffic corridors said. be a safe place to cross when borhood will get used to it … I way on Linden every morning. I throughout Beverly Hills. The As part of the process, officials you’re walking or biking, but we think this will dramatically feel much more like a target than I public comment period for the were concerned that cars would don’t necessarily want them to be improve bike safety,” Koretz said. feel like somebody who is just try- plan closed on May 17, and the ing to get out of my driveway.” City Council will review it at a Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office She added that the pilot would future meeting. wins national award for outreach Beverly Hills Firefighters’ The Los Angeles County Public Association holding Backdraft Ball Defender’s Office has won an Achievement Award from the The Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Association will celebrate its 27th annu- National Association of Counties al Backdraft Ball on Wednesday, June 5, at the Beverly Hilton. for its Proposition 47 outreach and This year’s event will be hosted by comedian and actor Brad community reentry services. Garrett and attended by 1,000 distinguished guests from the Beverly Hills The award honors innovative, community. effective county government pro- “This is a great opportunity to both support an important cause and programs that strengthen services for mote your business to an elite audience,” according to an association residents. spokesperson. “We hope you can participate with a silent auction dona- Passed by voters on Nov. 4, tion.” 2014, Proposition 47 is a For information, contact Ellyn Snowden or Jody Moran at FTA Events, California law allowing people (310)288-1755 or visit donationconnect.com. convicted of certain non-serious, nonviolent crimes to have their felony convictions reduced to mis- Israel Film Festival to honor demeanors. A felony conviction is a barrier to obtain employment, housing Israeli executive, U.S. filmmaker and access to federal health care programs, serve in the armed The Israel Film Festival in Los many critical and popular hits, forces, and ultimately become a Angeles, the largest showcase of Keshet has become an overachiever productive member of society. photo courtesy of the L.A. County Public Defender’s Office Israeli films in the U.S., is launching in the U.S. with Keshet Studios land- After the L.A. County Public The Public Defender team worked a Proposition 47 event at UFCW its 33rd edition by hosting a sponsor ing as the top non-major indepen- Defender’s Office identified more Local 770 in Huntington Park. luncheon honoring the legendary dent studio this pilot season follow- than 500,000 countywide clients Roger Corman and Keshet Media ing series orders at NBC (“Lincoln”) who may be eligible for included resource events, a multi- Counties will recognize award Group’s Avi Nir, festival founder and ABC (“The Baker and the Proposition 47 relief, it launched media awareness campaign and winners at its annual Conference and Executive Director Meir Beauty”), as well as projects with its Proposition 47 Outreach and connections to holistic services to and Exposition July 12-15 in Fenigstein announced. HBO, Apple, Netflix and others. Community Reentry Services help individuals move away from Clark County, Nevada. Nir, the CEO of Keshet Media Its first feature film, “The Sound Plan. the criminal justice system. For information, visit Group – the largest television broad- of Silence,” was picked up by IFC “The L.A. County Public The Public Defender’s pubdef.lacounty.gov. casting operator in Israel and a glob- in the U.S. and Sony Pictures Defender’s Office goes beyond Proposition 47 plan not only al content, distribution and produc- Worldwide Acquisitions interna- the courtroom in assisting changes lives but broadens the tion force – has been named the tionally ahead of its premiere at the clients,” L.A. County Public ways in which the department “I’m so proud of recipient of the 2019 IFF Visionary 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Defender Ricardo García said. interacts with its clients. Award. Corman, the legendary film Since taking the helm in 2002, nine “We strongly believe that post- Partnering with other county my team for producer and director, will receive years after joining Keshet, Nir has conviction relief gives our clients departments and many community delivering such the 2019 IFF Lifetime Achievement been honored as “Most Influential opportunities they may not have agencies, the Public Defender Award. The sponsor luncheon will Person in Israeli Culture,” otherwise. I’m so proud of my reaches its most vulnerable clients high-quality take place on Thursday, June 13, at “Television Personality of the team for delivering such high- at the legal clinics, where attor- holistic advocacy the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Decade,” and is annually listed as quality holistic advocacy that neys and other Public Defender that uplifts our Nir, the CEO of Keshet Media one of the Variety 500, among other uplifts our clients and our commu- employees offer Prop 47 and other Group and an executive producer honors. nity.” post-conviction relief. clients and our (“Homeland,” “The A Word,” The 33rd Israel Film Festival will This multifaceted plan has With this effort, the Public community.” “Tyrant”) has built Israel’s dominant take place Nov. 12 to 26 in Los included more than 100 Defender’s Office dedicates time broadcaster into a major global TV, Angeles. For information, visit Proposition 47 legal clinics, where to document testimonies at out- -Ricardo Garcia, film and digital media force. Known israelfilmfestival.com, call thousands of clients have received reach events. L.A. County public defender for its innovative approach to both (310)247-1800 or (213)948-8800, or assistance. 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Bergin’s potential historic-cultural status on hold Schiff applauds funding for space by the full council on May 31, the from pursuing a sale of the build- exploration and Earth science From page 1 Tom Bergin’s decision will be ing for use as office space. back before the PLUM commit- Schreck also claims he has U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- tee on June 11 “to accommodate some residents on his side. Burbank) released a statement in tant for the PLUM Committee. all parties that would like to be Schreck’s attorney, Benjamin response to increased funding for The extension is required because there for the vote.” Reznik, submitted documenta- space exploration and earth science on May 21, the PLUM If recommended for landmark tion to the PLUM committee on in the fiscal year 2020 Commerce Committee deferred making a status by the PLUM committee, May 21 that asserts more than Justice Science Appropriations Bill. decision until May 28, making it the building once home to Tom 100 people oppose the landmark “American leadership in space difficult to get the matter through Bergin’s will be back before the designation. exploration has been a key driver of the committee and scheduled for full council between June 12 and However, supporters of the our economic growth in the past a council vote before June 5, 20 for the final vote. historic-cultural monument des- century, including the development Moreno said. On May 28, the Pampanin said the councilman ignation, the Miracle Mile of many of our high-tech and emerg- committee’s chair, Councilman remains confident the building Residential Association and Los ing industries. As the representative Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th will be granted historic-cultural Angeles Conservancy, say they for NASA’s Jet Propulsion District, said the committee monument status. also have many supporters who’d Laboratory, I have seen first-hand would seek an extension from the Without the protection afford- like to see the building saved. the impact that investment in pio- council. ed by a landmark designation, the Ken Hixon, senior vice presi- neering space exploration and “It’s a very short timeline,” building, which has been dor- dent of the MMRA, said Bergin’s research have on both the local Moreno said. mant since the famed Irish bar is an “Irish-American landmark” economy and our broader under- If the extension is approved, and restaurant closed after St. in Los Angeles, and the support- standing of the world, our solar sys- the committee and full council Patrick’s Day 2018, could be ers of the landmark status won’t tem, and the universe,” Schiff will have until June 20 to act. The repurposed. Bergin’s first opened be deterred by procedural delays. said. “Answering the big questions only way the matter could be on Wilshire Boulevard in the Hixon said they’ll be out in force about our planet and exploring the Schiff extended past June 20 would be if 1930s and moved to its Fairfax at the June 11 meeting “with our cosmos means investing today in the Bergin’s owner Derek Schreck location 70 years ago. shamrocks on.” missions that will provide us with and to further develop of a 2026 requested and was granted a 60- Schreck, who did not return a “Historic preservation, better understanding of the earth, mission to return samples from day extension, Moreno said. call for comment for this story, whether it be an entire neighbor- and take robotic probes to Mars, the Mars’ surface to Earth; funding for Mark Pampanin, a spokesman told the Park Labrea News and hood or a single building, is moons of Jupiter, and beyond. I the Europa Clipper Mission, to for Los Angeles City Councilman Beverly Press in March that he always difficult and fraught with applaud the House Appropriations launch a spacecraft into the orbit of David Ryu, 4th District, a propo- opposes the landmark designa- complexities. It’s not easy …. Committee for prioritizing these Jupiter’s moon Europa by 2023, and nent of granting the building tion because it won’t bring the You just have to make that com- important investments, which will a lander launch no later than 2025, landmark designation, said as financially unsuccessful bar mitment and roll with the punch- benefit the Southern California plus $60 million for “Icy Satellites long as the extension is approved back, though it will prevent him es,” he said. region as well as the nation and Surface Technology,” to study land- humankind.” ing on the surface of an icy planet; Highlights of the Commerce- and $2.023 billion, a $92 million Justice-Science Funding Bill include increase from fiscal year 2019, in Target construction resumes at Sunset and Western $570 million for the Mars funding for Earth Science, to fuel the Exploration Program to ensure the critical work of studying planet Superior Court judge ruled in to fit the project instead of requir- launch of the Mars 2020 mission Earth and its inhabitants. From page 1 favor of the La Mirada Avenue ing the project to be changed to Neighborhood Association in a conform with the law and filed a lawsuit claiming the city illegally new lawsuit. The matter remained store to Hollywood and has fought changed zoning laws to allow it to in court for the next two-and-a- to get the project back on track be built. The Los Angeles City half years as the superior court The People’s Map Act passes during years of legal wrangling Council originally approved the and state court of appeals consid- with neighborhood groups project in 2012. ered earlier rulings in favor of the opposed to the development, said The neighborhood association city. The matter remained in liti- California State Senate the new work was a welcome claimed the height of the project gation until the California California Common Cause parent and nonpartisan process. But sight. violated the city’s zoning laws Supreme Court declined to con- applauded the state Senate for pass- there are very few requirements to “I’m pleased to finally see only allowing structures of 35 feet sider the case last December. ing SB 139, the People’s Maps Act, prevent gerrymandering at the local progress at the Target store on at the location. The Target store is Some people who frequent the a reform aimed at ending gerry- level. Sunset Boulevard and Western approximately 75 feet tall. neighborhood around the unfin- mandering at the county level. The While most local elections are Avenue,” O’Farrell said. “After The initial ruling in the lawsuit ished Target store said they sup- bill requires counties with 250,000 nonpartisan, the overcoming two lengthy lawsuits, resulted in a lengthy delay as the port it and hope the store will or more residents to establish inde- politicians in power are the people which we won, it’s reassuring that city and Target filed appeals and open soon. With work beginning pendent citizens redistricting com- who draw the district lines. This this project is moving forward. the council approved new mea- again, anticipation is also build- missions to draw district lines for leads to districts that favor incum- When complete, the new neigh- sures to allow work to resume. In ing. boards of supervisors using fair, bents and their allies and has led to borhood-serving amenity will pro- May 2016, the City Council “I’ve been watching and won- community-centered criteria. local governments that are highly vide a great deal of economic approved changes to the area’s dering what’s going on,” said “Partisan and racially discrimina- unrepresentative and less account- activity to the Hollywood area, Station Neighborhood Area Plan – Keisha Jackson, an East tory gerrymandering have no place able to their constituents. For exam- employ local residents and make a plan governing zoning and plan- Hollywood resident who regularly in our democracy, at any level of ple, 40 percent of Californians the neighborhood more walkable ning in the surrounding neighbor- waits for buses across the street government,” said Rey López- identify as Latino, but only 10 per- and livable.” hood – that allowed for a 74-foot from the unfinished store. “It will Calderón, executive director of cent of county supervisors and 15 The Target store had been in building at the Target site. be another place to shop in the California Common Cause. “We percent of city council limbo since 2014, when work was The neighborhood association neighborhood. I wish it would thank the Senate for taking this members identify as Latino, halted after a Los Angeles claimed the city changed the laws open soon.” important step and encourage the according to a 2015 NALEO Assembly to show its support for study. fair maps.” Today, more than a Sponsored by state Sen. Ben dozen California cities and counties State Sen. passes law to house incarcerated Allen (D-Santa Monica), the now use fair redistricting commis- People’s Maps Act establishes a fair sions, including Los Angeles, San process for redistricting in Diego, San Francisco and Santa transgender people according to gender identity California’s largest counties. Barbara counties. The California State Senate The solution is to house trans- ual has specified in all verbal and Modeled off the requirements MALDEF, League of Women passed a bill requiring incarcerat- gender incarcerated individuals written communications with and already in place for state redistrict- Voters of California, League of ed transgender individuals in the according to their gender identi- regarding that individual. ing, SB 139 requires counties with Conservation Voters and Voices for custody of the Department of ty. “Incarcerated transgender peo- populations of more than 250,000 Progress are among the supporters Corrections and Rehabilitation to The bill, SB 132, requires that ple deserve to be housed in facil- residents to establish independent of the The People’s Maps Act. be classified and housed based during the initial intake process, ities consistent with their gender citizens redistricting commissions; For information, visit common- on their gender identity, absent the Department of Corrections identity,” said Sen. Scott Wiener insists commissions meet cause.org. specific security concerns, on a and Rehabilitation record the (D-San Francisco), the bill’s strict conflict-of-interest stan- 29-6 vote. individual’s self-reported gender author. “When we house trans dards designed to ensure commis- It will now head to the identity, preferred first name, people based on their birth- sioner independence; creates robust Answers from page 16 Assembly for committee hear- preferred pronouns, and hon- assigned gender, we place them opportunities for public participa- ings in the coming weeks. orifics; requires the department at high risk of sexual assault and tion and transparency in the line- When transgender people are to house people according to violence. SB 132 will help ensure drawing process; and prohibits ger- housed according to their birth- their gender identity, unless a transgender individuals are treat- rymandering, the use of partisan assigned gender, which is cur- specifically articulated security ed with dignity and have their voting data to draw district lines. rently the typical practice, they concern counsels otherwise, or gender identity respected.” State laws passed in 2008 and are at heightened risk of vio- the individual believes it would SB 132 is sponsored by 2010 by voters require statewide lence, including sexual violence. be safer to be housed according TransLatin@, EQCA, ACLU, and congressional districts to be This risk of violence often leads to their birth gender; and requires and Lambda Legal and has the drawn once a decade by the to transgender people being all staff and contractors of the support of the Transgender Law California Citizens Redistricting placed in isolation “for their own department to consistently use Center. Commission, an independent group protection,” resulting in loss of the gender pronoun, honorific, For information, visit of qualified citizens from across the access to services. and preferred name the individ- sd11.senate.ca.gov. state who are dedicated to a trans- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 May 30, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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