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Volume 31 No. 13 Serving West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities April 1, 2021 BH nighttime protest WeHo prepares for pared-down Pride n Smaller celebration ordinance struck down this year to jumpstart n Charges dismissed against protesters plans for Pride 2022

BY CAMERON KISZLA ordinance were dismissed. The BY CAMERON KISZLA defendants protested police brutali- Beverly Hills suffered a setback ty and racism on North Alpine This year’s Pride month cele- in court on March 19 when Los Drive, a residential street, last sum- brations in West Hollywood are Angeles Superior Court Judge mer after the death of George likely to be held mostly virtually. Mark Windham declared the city’s Floyd. Attorney Jeffrey Douglas, The West Hollywood City ordinance limiting nighttime who was joined by co-counsel Bess Council’s Pride Subcommittee protests in residential neighbor- Stiffelman in responding to the met on March 24, and subcommit- hoods to be unconstitutional. city’s arguments on behalf of all 25 tee members Councilwoman Sepi Windham’s ruling means that defendants, said Windham did the Shyne and Councilman John charges against the 25 people who D’Amico cast doubt on any plans photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood were arrested in the city under the See Protesters page 22 for a city-sponsored celebration Large public celebrations of Pride haven’t been held in West Hollywood on public property. since 2019, when they were put on by Christopher Street West. Instead, they expressed support for a potential four-weekend cele- it could disperse the crowd or it Orange tiers. Kristin Cook, the bration where businesses – at could just make everyone so excit- city’s public safety director, said least, the ones legally allowed to ed to come to West Hollywood it’s unlikely a street party will be operate in accordance with because they’ve been stuck in their allowed by June, as the Orange COVID-19 public safety regula- homes ... We’re going to have and Yellow tiers don’t allow it, tions – could host their own crowds and crowds, and then we’ll and “I can’t imagine they’re going events, similar to the dineL.A. be a hot spot, an outbreak situa- to take us out of yellow by June.” program for local restaurants. tion. So for me, having a digital Instead, the council members They also favored a virtual con- program component is really what proposed that the city could focus cert or program to mark Pride. I want to focus on,” Shyne said. on a digital presence this year and “For me, this year, it’s a hard City staff members added that allow the businesses to host their ‘no’ on any in-person events … I the state is not likely to allow large own celebrations, though those photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Police Department feel that if we promote anything in public gatherings, despite the smaller celebrations could be con- Protesters frequented Beverly Hills last year after the death of George person, the crowds are going to county’s recent progression from Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. come. Even if it’s four weekends, the Purple Tier to the Red and See Pride page 22 Robertson closure draws neighbors’ criticism n Residents push back Beverly Grove resident against planned weekend street closure dies in alleged stabbing n Suspect allegedly Medical Examiner-Coroner iden- BY JUSTIN SAYERS tified the victim as Gabriel murdered victim during Donnay. West Hollywood West residents burglary and then After finding the victim, offi- expressed strong concern about a stabbed himself cers established a perimeter and plan to close off parts of Robertson searched for a suspect, Kinchla Boulevard on weekends to stimu- said. They located another man’s late business, saying that it was BY EDWIN FOLVEN body in the yard of a residence in passed without their input and will the 6600 block of Fifth Street, bring noise, traffic and other A man who police believe was just north of the house where the “chaos” into their neighborhoods. likely a transient died from a self- victim was found. The second Those comments were made on inflicted stab wound after man was also suffering from a Wednesday, March 24, during a allegedly murdering a resident in stab wound and police believe he neighborhood association meeting Beverly Grove on March 29. stabbed himself. Paramedics pro- with city staff to discuss the plan, a Officers from the Los Angeles nounced the man dead at the few weeks after the West photo courtesy of Pump Police Department’s Wilshire scene. He was identified by the Hollywood City Council unani- As part of the plan, restaurants will be able to expand into the street, sim- Division received a call about a coroner’s office as Enoch mously voted to initiate the pilot ilar to the city’s Outdoor Use Temporary Zone program. burglary in progress in the 6600 Connors, 33. program to close North Robertson block of Maryland Drive at Police do not have an exact Boulevard just south of Santa Plans for the space include a The closure, which is near popu- approximately 4:30 p.m., police motive for the crime. They sur- Monica Boulevard to vehicles start- farmers’ market, as well as tents lar spots like Pump Restaurant and said. When they arrived, neigh- mise it was a murder committed ing at 6 p.m. on Saturdays until 2 and booths for vendors, pedestrian Lounge, the Abbey and SUR bors directed officers to a resi- during a burglary. a.m. on Mondays. areas, space for yoga and kids Restaurant and Lounge, is expected dence where they found a male “It appears the victim and the The closure is designed to essen- zones. At night, some of the restau- to go into effect in mid-to-late April victim suffering from multiple suspect were not known to each tially serve as an extension of the rants would operate outside with with a soft opening, followed by a stab wounds. Paramedics other,” he said. “There is nothing city’s Outdoor Use Temporary expanded dining. At least one – the grand opening in late April or early responded and pronounced the to suggest it is anything other Zones project, which allows busi- Abbey Food and Bar – has already May. man dead at the scene. Det. Sean than an isolated incident.” nesses impacted by COVID-19 to expressed interest in moving out- “The first couple weekends, Kinchla, with the LAPD’s West The murder and suspect’s operate in the street, according to side, and would provide security to we’re aiming to have between five Bureau Homicide Unit, said the death have caused concern in the Tara Worden, business develop- queue patrons safely and have victim was 31 years old. The Los See page ment analyst for the city. spaced-out seating. See Robertson page 21 Angeles County Department of Stabbing 21 2 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CALENDAR

Official results released scholar Matteo Cacco, and Gordon Moving” available for viewing from MOCA film Pattison, who grew up in one of Tuesday, April 6, through Sunday, Join the Museum of Contemporary Bunker Hill’s former mansions. The April 11. “Keep Moving,” created by Art Los Angeles for a virtual screen- cost is $10. esotouric.com/webinars. Monica Bill Barnes and Robbie for Mid City West election ing and panel discussion on the film Saenz de Viteri, in collaboration with n Two races now tied sentatives, six nonprofit representa- “Does Your House Have Lions” 16 dancers from Hunter College, tives, six business representatives, (2021) on Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. offers insight into the dancers’ stories The 48-minute film by Delhi-based Art and poetry and headed for seven geographic zone representa- The Los Angeles County Museum of and how they are preserving their poet Vqueeram Aditya Sahai and Los tives and eight at-large representa- Art is holding a virtual art and poetry identity while theaters are closed dur- a drawing Angeles-based artist Vishal Jugdeo tives. workshop on Sunday, April 4, from ing the pandemic. The program will documents Delhi, Bombay and Goa 12:30 to 9 p.m. Create a poem with be shown in 10 chapters through the By justin sayers The election, which featured all from January 2019 to September educator Alicia Vogl Saenz, The week. The performance is free but mail-in ballots, was held last 2020, and the intensified political event is part of the Andell Family requires reservations 24 hours in The Los Angeles City Clerk’s month. The deadline to formalize atmosphere in India. A discussion fol- Sundays Anytime series. Admission advance. cap.ucla.edu. office has released the official results was April 1. Winning candi- lowing the screening will include is free. lacma.org/event/andell-fami- results for the Mid City West dates will take over their seats by subjects from the film. Admission is ly-sundays-anytime-write-art-poem. Community Council election, and the next general board meeting, free. moca.org. scheduled to be held via Zoom on Hate crimes panel two of the races are headed for a Join the Holocaust Museum LA and drawing of the lot. April 13. leaders from the AAPI, Black, Jewish The races for Zone 6 and 7 repre- Almost all of this year’s Mid City Interactive theater IAMA Theatre and Latinx communities for a discus- sentatives, which were separated by West candidates lumped them- “Clue” meets Chinatown in sion on hate crimes on Wednesday, one vote in the unofficial results, selves into a pair of slates – the Mid “Underneath the Freeways of Los Company Enjoy IAMA Theatre Company’s vir- April 7, at 11 a.m., via Zoom. The dis- are now tied. Candidates Barbara City West Progressive Slate Angeles,” a live-streamed interactive cussion will focus on the impact hate Gallen and Ryan Weisert are tied as focused on promoting progressive murder mystery experience inspired by tual productions of “Anyone But Me” and “The Oxy Complex” running crimes are having on different demo- leading vote-getters for Zone 6, issues and the Mid City West historical events running from Friday, from Sunday, April 4, through graphics and ways to work together to while Thao Tran and Roxanne Community First Slate focused on April 2, through Monday, April 26. stand up against hate. Holocaust Produced by the Echo Theatre Sunday, April 18. The plays were Arvizu are tied in Zone 7. amplifying the voices of the com- filmed at the Pico Playhouse. Museum LA board member Dan The tie-breaking process for the munity. Company, the Schnur will moderate the discussion story is set in “Anyone But Me,” written and per- neighborhood elections is to draw Of the 33 decided races, 31 can- formed by Sheila Carrasco and with representatives of the Jewish lots, where candidates typically didates are aligned with the pro- 1960. Two bod- Center for Justice, Los Angeles Urban ies have been directed by Margaux Susi, dissects draw for wooden straws, according gressive slate and one is aligned the psyches of women struggling League, Hispanas Organized for to Josué Marcus, a spokesman for with the community first slate, discovered in a Political Equality and Center for lake at with self-identity, exploring the per- the city clerk’s office. The process while the other is unaffiliated. Asian Americans United for Self- Hollenbeck Park sonas they create to get by. “The Oxy has to be done in public view and For complete election results, visit Complex” is a dark comedy explor- Empowerment. Suggested donation below a newly- $10. holocaustmuseumla.org. candidates or their designated rep- clerk.lacity.org/elections/neighbor- built section of ing love, sex, loneliness and trauma. resentatives are requested to be pre- hood-council-elections/2021-nc- the Golden State Freeway that runs Tickets are $15 per household for a sent. election-results. single performance; $20 for both directly overhead. The audience will Jazz legend Marcus said that they’re reaching question witnesses and persons of shows. iamatheatre.com. out to all the candidates and are still interest, and try to determine the guilty Tino Contreras in the process of determining when party. Each virtual performance is live Legendary Mexican jazz artist Tino the tiebreaker will be held, as well City fund helps and different. Showtimes are 7:30 Beverly Hills Contreras will perform a unique live- as whether they’ll have to hold it p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday; 4 streamed show on Sunday, April 11, at this year virtually because of the p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $15. Chamber 8 p.m. Contreras pandemic. renters and echotheatercompany.com/underneath. Learn about new business opportuni- will perform in “Every election there’s always a ties at the Beverly Hills Chamber of artist Frida couple ties,” Marcus said. “It’s one Commerce’s monthly Get to Know Kahlo’s home, of those things.” property owners John Fante Your Chamber event on Tuesday April the Casa Azul in More than 70 candidates ran for The tour company Esotouric is offer- 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Join chamber Mexico City, the Mid City West Community ing a virtual webinar and tour on members, professionals and commu- which also hous- nity leaders to collaborate, build busi- Council. The 35 seats are broken impacted by Saturday, April 3, at noon. 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more than 4,200 jobs during construction and nearly 19,000 jobs in Television City: Take Two Los Angeles County once opera- tional. n Owner plans to invest said. “If shows are being lured to other “The newest stages on the prop- states with modern, purpose-built more than $1 billion in erty come from the early ‘90s, stages and tax credits, we have to historic studios which at this point are almost 30 remain competitive to keep produc- years old. Think of how technology tions here,” Sokoloff said. “I think BY CAMERON KISZLA has changed in the last three productions want to stay in L.A.” decades or even longer, going back Due to the pandemic, many enter- Big changes are coming to to the original 1950s complex,” tainment industry productions had Television City in the Fairfax Sokoloff said. to temporarily shut down. Now, the District. The renovations, which are part entertainment industry is reemerg- The complex’s owners, Hackman of a plan called TVC 2050, will add ing, and the time is right to address Capital Partners, are planning to more than 1.1 million square feet of some of the bigger issues facing the invest $1.25 billion in the facilities, new space, including sound stages, industry even before COVID-19, upgrading them for the future of the production office and studio office such as “the dearth of sound entertainment industry. space. The new construction will stages,” Sokoloff said. rendering courtesy of Television City “The investment was to take this also be compatible with the existing “We invested in the hometown The improvements to Television City will allow the facility to host state- iconic studio and reinvest in it so it Television City, which was industry so it not only returns to its of-the-art productions. could be a studio for the next 70 declared a historic-cultural monu- pre-COVID status, but exceeds it in years just as it has for the last 70 ment by the Los Angeles City terms of its position as a market of years,” said Zach Sokoloff, vice Council in 2018. global production, keeping up with Television City to continue and serve more and more individuals president-asset manager for “Architect William Pereira’s other competitor geographies that potentially expand its Changing who are interested in pursuing a Television City. original plan for the studio focused are really fighting to bring produc- Lenses initiative, a $2 million career in the entertainment industry The complex, which opened in on flexibility and adaptability, call- tion and talent to their neck of the pledge to invest in the nearby and connect them with mentorship 1952, has hosted shows like “The ing for the eventual relocation, woods,” he said. Fairfax District after the unrest of training and, ultimately, job oppor- Price is Right” and “All in the adaptation and development of 24 Beyond the economic advan- last year. Highlights of Changing tunities to pursue their passion,” Family,” but there were some who stages and 2.5 million square feet tages, TVC 2050 will also benefit Lenses include a partnership with Sokoloff said. thought the facility might pivot to of production space, including sev- entertainment industry workers, Streetlights, a program that con- The TVC 2050 plan will need residential housing or other uses. eral multi�story office buildings,” Sokoloff said. nects people from disadvantaged approval from the Los Angeles City Sokoloff said that was never the said Bob Hale, creative director of “One of the realities of working communities to create diversity in Council and will require an envi- intention. RIOS, project master plan archi- in the entertainment industry is if the entertainment industry, and a ronmental impact report. “Really since day one, our objec- tect, in a statement. “TVC 2050 you work this nomadic life where mentorship program for high “We know there’s a lot of work tive has been to keep this as a studio realizes Pereira’s futuristic vision, you go away for months at a time, school students with the assistance ahead, and we’re excited to engage project and to modernize and rein- allowing the studio to accommo- it’s a strain on people’s families and of Good City Mentors. with the city, continue to engage vest in the property. That’s one of, if date evolving technologies, sus- lifestyle,” Sokoloff said. “There’s “Now, I think we’re keeping an with the community and build on not the ultimate reason, that we tainable infrastructure and something meaningful about doing eye on how do we expand this, how the relationships we’ve already were selected as the bidder when enhanced community and produc- your job and at the end of the day to bring in the partners we work established and put forth something CBS ran a formal auction process,” tion experiences.” coming home and seeing your fam- with so this expands beyond that gets approved,” Sokoloff said. he said. The renovations will help the ily and sleeping in your own bed. Television City and Hackman A spokesman for Los Angeles Despite the intention to remain local Fairfax area and Los Angeles, Investing in the entertainment Capital Partners and the people we City Councilwoman Nithya an active player in the entertain- Sokoloff said, as it will help keep industry here in Los Angeles is convene to include the broader Raman, 4th District, did not return ment industry, that might not be entertainment industry jobs in the going to be really meaningful for business community in the city and requests for comment before press possible without some upgrades area and provide new jobs. people who are going to remain even the state, for that matter. [We time. and changes to keep up with the lat- Hackman Capital Partners esti- employed here in L.A.” want to add] folks to our roster of For information, visit est production techniques, Sokoloff mates that the project will generate The project will also allow partners so that we can continue to tvc2050.com. 4 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Fire damages duplex Suspects sought in latest robbery on Melrose n Hold-up occurred on Le Doux amidst measures to increase public safety By edwin folven

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying three male suspects who allegedly robbed a victim on March 22 in the 7600 block of Melrose Avenue. The victim was walking with his girlfriend at approximately 1:40 p.m. after dining at a nearby restaurant, police said. The three suspects photo courtesy of the LAPD photo by Justin Sayers approached the victim, physically Los Angeles Fire Department personnel extinguished a blaze in just A security camera captured video footage of the three suspects crossing assaulted him and demanded his the street seconds before the robbery, police said. over a half hour on March 30 in a duplex on Le Doux Road, just property. One of the suspects pulled southwest of the Beverly Hills border. The LAFD received a call out a handgun and stole a gold about smoke and flames at 9:06 a.m. and arrived at the scene minutes necklace from the victim, police unidentified man. lapdonline.org/home/news_view/6 later. Flames were emanating from a first-floor unit in the two-story said. building, LAFD spokesman Nicholas Prange said. Firefighters Investigators found security cam- 7425. The suspects are described as era footage that shows the suspects Anyone with information is entered to battle flames in the interior while simultaneously cutting a Black men approximately 20 to 30 hole in the roof for ventilation. The fire was extinguished at 9:39 a.m., seconds before the robbery, and the urged to call Detective S. Azmy at years old. They fled in a red four- suspects’ vehicle driving away. To (213)922-8229. During weekends but firefighters continued to find areas smoldering inside walls and the door sedan driven by a fourth attic, and remained at the scene for an extensive search and overhaul, view the footage, visit and off-hours, call (877)LAPD247. Prange added. He said the duplex was built in 1931. The structure was vacant and no injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation. Questions remain over search of vaults in Beverly Hills By edwin folven search warrant, and the search con- sealed and had no further informa- cluded on March 26. FBI spokes- tion. Authorities are remaining tight- woman Laura Eimiller said the fed- U.S. Private Vaults advertises Agreement requires hotels to lipped about a search last week at eral agents also worked with the that it offers vaults similar to those U.S. Private Vaults, a business Los Angeles, El Monte and Beverly in banks, but they are far more located at 9182 W. Olympic Blvd. Hills police departments, but secure, according to the company. comply with ADA regulations in Beverly Hills. BHPD Sgt. Brian Balleweg said the On its website, the company touts Agents from the Federal Bureau department is not actively part of that its main vault is designed to The United States Attorney’s information about accessible fea- of Investigation, Drug Enforcement the ongoing investigation. Eimiller withstand natural disasters, and that Office announced on March 29 that tures. The owners also agreed to Administration and United States had no comment on what agents access requires biometric identifi- it has signed agreements with 27 pay unspecified civil penalties. Postal Service converged on the were searching for, but said the FBI cation using technology that scans a hotels across Southern California, The properties include Super 8 business on March 22 to serve a or U.S. Attorney’s Office may be user’s hand. Motion detectors, heat including hotels in Hollywood, to hotels Hollywood, Cypress, forthcoming with more information sensors and other security measures resolve investigations pursuant to Inglewood, North Hollywood, once the investigation concludes. A are also used. The phone number the Americans with Disabilities Redlands and Torrance. Many own- spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s listed on the U.S. Private Vaults Act. ers have also signed letters of reso- Office for the Central District of website is disconnected and emails The agreements were finalized lution in which they agreed to com- Board approves California said the search warrant is were not answered. over a one-year period that began ply with the ADA, including last April and concluded with the Rodeway Inn & Suites in plan to keep final agreement. After federal Hollywood and Lynwood. investigations into the hotels “It is unfair and illegal for private revealed non-compliance with vari- entities that own or operate public those with ous provisions of the ADA pertain- accommodations such as hotels to ing to “public accommodations,” discriminate against people with the hotels agreed to remedy the vio- disabilities,” acting United States mental illness lations, with some agreeing to stop Attorney Tracy L. Wilkison said. “I the illegal practice of charging more commend the hotels in this district out of jails for accessible rooms – a “disability that have demonstrated their com- tax” of up to $25 when compared to mitment to ensuring full access for The L.A. County Board of similar non-accessible rooms. persons with disabilities by cooper- Supervisors recently approved a The hotels also agreed to add ating in our investigations and by motion that will allow people who additional accessible rooms and agreeing to comply with the ADA.” have been accused of misdemeanors communication features for people For information on the ADA and and found to be incompetent to stand with disabilities and ensure that to file a complaint, call (800)514- trial to receive community-based booking websites provide sufficient 0301, or visit ada.gov. restoration treatment instead of jail- based treatment. The approval coin- cides with the board’s advancement of a care first, jail last approach. Under federal law, individuals Police issue warning after DUI crashes who are found to be mentally incom- The Los Angeles Police Sixth Street. A suspect allegedly dri- petent by a psychiatrist or a licensed Department is warning motorists ving under the influence was psychologist and who are declared about the dangers of impaired dri- involved in a traffic collision. The by a judge to be incapable of under- ving following three DUI-related vehicle struck a female pedestrian in standing the trial process cannot be traffic collisions on March 19 in the crosswalk. The victim sustained tried or convicted. They must have Hollywood, Hancock Park and the severe injuries and remains hospital- their competence restored before San Fernando Valley. ized. The suspect was arrested at their case can be decided, according On March 19, at approximately scene and booked on suspicion of to the law. In L.A. County, some men 3:06 p.m., a suspect allegedly dri- felony driving under the influence and women receive such rehabilita- ving under the influence was causing injury. tive services in community settings, involved in a traffic collision at Also on March 19 at approxi- but others receive the services in jail. Hollywood Boulevard and Highland mately 4:05 p.m., a suspect who was “The people who will benefit from Avenue. The vehicle careened onto a allegedly street racing while driving [this] motion are individuals accused sidewalk and struck five pedestrians. under the influence was involved in of minor crimes. If they did not have All of the victims sustained serious a traffic collision at Valley Circle serious mental illness, chances are to severe injuries and were treated at Boulevard and Vanowen Street in they would only be in jail for a few separate hospitals, police said. The the San Fernando Valley. A 57-year- days, but because they have serious unidentified suspect was arrested at old female motorist who was mental illness and must be restored the scene on suspicion of felony dri- stopped at the intersection was to competence before their case can ving under the influence causing struck and killed. The unidentified be decided, they often remain in jail injury. No further information was suspect was arrested at scene and for a long time. That makes no sense available. will likely face vehicular legally, medically or financially,” Later the same day, a second col- manslaughter charges. said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd lision allegedly involving impaired The LAPD is planning more DUI- District, author of the motion. driving occurred at approximately related traffic enforcement. For For information, visit supervi- 4:54 p.m. at Highland Avenue and information, visit lapdonline.org. sorkuehl.com.

Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 5 April 1, 2021 Beverly Hills submits housing element to state n City must plan for ways, disregarding local democracy Friedman said. “I just don’t know and the ability of communities to how a 5.2-square-mile area that had 3,104 units before 2029 make decisions for themselves. a stable population for many, many Anytime I see RHNA, I’m remind- years can all of a sudden increase BY CAMERON KISZLA ed that we need to try to reinstate it housing to the level that the state as a true planning tool, meaning it thinks it can do.” Beverly Hills is moving forward should be something that looks at with the housing element of its gen- realistic future growth and not just eral plan, which the City Council as an excuse to give away free “The mixed-use unanimously voted to submit to the [stuff] to developers,” Mirisch said. ordinance will assist state for certification on March 16. In the interview, Friedman also us in establishing the The final allocation, which was pushed back against the state’s planning numbers for confirmed by the Southern mandate. California Association of “I think there needs to be a reality RHNA.” Governments on March 4, will check in terms of the state [for] a require Beverly Hills to plan for community as built-out as our com- -Beverly Hills Mayor rendering courtesy of GPI Companies 3,104 new housing units – slightly munity is and what the expectations Lester Friedman The Friars Club project is an example of mixed-use development, which up from the initial estimate of 3,096 are for the RHNA numbers,” Beverly Hills touts as a method to meet its state-mandated housing goals. – over the next eight years. Beverly Hills appealed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment’s find- ings in an attempt to lower the number of new units, but that appeal was denied, as were almost all appeals from other cities, city spokesman Keith Sterling said. Of the 3,104 units for which the city must plan, 1,008 are intended for very low-income households, 680 for low-income households, 602 for moderate-income households and 814 for above moderate- income households. Last year, Beverly Hills awarded permits for 13 new housing units, nine accessory dwelling units, or granny flats, and four multi-family units. Of the nine ADUs, seven were deed-restricted for very low- income households. The city also awarded permits for four condo- minium conversion units and 18 single-family homes, though those would not be counted toward the city’s RHNA numbers. “Typically, the city does not count permits for single-family dwellings, as each of these would replace an existing home, so there’s no net increase in the number of single-family homes,” Associate Planner Teresa Revis said. In planning for the increase in housing units, the city’s report said it will likely be helped by using mixed-use developments, where residences are constructed in conjunction with commercial space. The Friars Club project, which the council approved last year, will include 25 condominiums, and the city’s mixed-use overlay zone, which was approved in November, will allow the creation of residences on many of the city’s commercial corridors. “The mixed-use ordinance will assist us in establishing the planning numbers for RHNA,” Mayor Lester Friedman said in an interview. “It’s a planning tool, and if we can demonstrate to the state that there is the availability [of space to create housing] if a developer wants to come in, then we have satisfied that planning number.” The city’s housing element also touts its inclusionary housing program, which requires developers to include affordable units in new projects, which is likely to help the city in its quest to meet the affordable housing allotments. During the March 16 meeting, most of the council members said little beyond praising the report and the work done by city staff. “I agree with submitting this report. It’s a good summary of what we’ve done, which is quite a bit,” Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich said. Councilman John Mirisch, however, continued his criticism of the state’s housing policies. “This is not just about our community. It’s about all communities, and it’s about Sacramento, in many 6 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Community garden plan sprouts at Poinsettia Park BY EDWIN FOLVEN City West Community Council and sidewalk along Poinsettia Place, recently released a design for the just south of Romaine Street. The Plans to create a community gar- project and is gathering public input. 18-foot-wide area is more than 100 den on the east side of Poinsettia The garden would be located on feet long, allowing for 25-40 gar- Park are starting to bloom as the Mid an area between the tennis courts dening plots at either end, as well as a community space in the middle for outdoor gardening classes and other gatherings. Two walkways to the tennis courts would be preserved. Beverly Hills to install new The plans also call for two gardens featuring California native plants, seating and decomposed granite mayor on Tuesday, April 6 paving in the open spaces. Beverly Hills Vice Mayor member, and Councilwoman Lili The effort is being led by Mid Robert Wunderlich will assume Bosse will replace Wunderlich as City West Community Council the role of mayor in the city’s vice mayor. member David Sobel, who original- annual installation ceremony on This will be the first one-year ly envisioned the project in 2018. April 6. term as mayor for Wunderlich, Sobel said it took months to receive The event will begin at 7 p.m. who was elected to the council in approvals from different divisions and will be livestreamed at bever- 2017. Bosse, who was elected in within the Los Angeles Department lyhills.org/live. 2011, previously served as mayor of Recreation and Parks. Just as he Wunderlich will replace outgo- in 2014 and 2017, and is expected reached the design phase, the pan- ing Mayor Lester Friedman, who to serve as mayor again begin- demic hit, causing further delays. will continue to serve as a council ning in 2022. Sobel said he kept the idea alive, photo by Edwin Folven and the Mid City West Community The community garden would replace a grassy area running between Council recently hired landscape the tennis courts and sidewalk along Poinsettia Place. architect Dean Howell, of Gruen and Associates, who created a Public banking bill to help design and rendering. The next step is gathering more public input before the plan is presented to the low-income residents Board of Recreation and Park Assemblyman Miguel Santiago served households spend an aver- Commissioners, which has the (D- Los Angeles) joined a coalition age of 10% of their take-home pay power to grant final approval. Sobel of lawmakers and financial services in fees and interest just to access said a date has not been set for con- advocates on March 30 to announce their own money and pay bills. sideration by the commission. landmark legislation that will offer Creating a public option for bank- “It’s been a long process,” he a zero-fee, zero-penalty bank ing and closing the racial wealth added. “Mid City West is seeding account to all Californians. gap isn’t only a moral imperative, the garden, no pun intended, and Assembly Bill 1177 – the but it also creates greater financial from there, it’s finding a budget and California Public Banking Option security for all of our communi- getting the framework. Right now, Act, or BankCal – creates a finan- ties.” we are taking public comment and cial services platform with existing The central component of we will hold a couple more meet- financial institutions to close the BankCal is a no-fee, no-penalty ings. We hope to get approval as widening racial wealth gap fueled debit account requiring employers soon as possible.” by the exclusion of low-wage com- to facilitate direct deposit, when Details including who will be eli- munities of color from basic bank- requested. Features include a debit gible to plant in the garden, time ing services. According to the card, automatic bill pay capacity periods between turnover at plots, FDIC’s survey data, one in four and free ATM access at participat- costs, fees and other rules have yet image courtesy of Mid City West A rendering shows how the community garden would be configured at California households, and nearly ing banks. Additionally, BankCal to be determined. Sobel said the half of Black and Latino house- provides infrastructure that could be goal is to create a community-ori- Poinsettia Park. holds in the state, lack a bank coordinated with local, state and ented space where people come account or pay a high fee for basic federal agencies to streamline pub- together over gardening. financial transactions like cashing lic benefit payments and other dis- “It’s a super-dense community paychecks. bursements to account holders. and people don’t have a lot of out- BankCal is a public financial BankCal would be available to all door space. The pandemic exposed services platform that will help California residents and participa- the need for people to be able to get level the playing field, particularly tion would be voluntary. outdoors and the desire to do things for low- and middle-income “Pawn shops, payday lenders and like planting,” Sobel added. “It’s a Californians, by offering universal many check cashing businesses great way to have community inter- access to standard tools of finan- operate with profits as their priority, action and keep socially distanced cial autonomy, the public officials not the well-being of our communi- while being outside as well, and to said. ties,” said Trinity Tran, co-founder eat healthy. We see it as a place for “California families are losing of the California Public Banking the community, a hub.” hundreds of millions of dollars in Alliance. “BankCal is the innova- Los Angeles City Councilman fees a year to payday lenders and tive solution we need to strike at the Paul Koretz, 5th District, supports check cashing stores that prey on heart of extractive and predatory the garden. Koretz sent a letter to the most vulnerable. With BankCal, business practices.” the Department of Recreation and more families will be able to keep The California Public Banking Parks in 2019 when the initial effort the money they’ve earned, put food Option Act will be heard before the to create a community garden was on the table and build their sav- Assembly Banking and Finance launched, Koretz’s spokeswoman ings,” said Santiago, lead author of Committee on April 29. For infor- Alison Simard said. AB 1177. “We can’t create a stable mation, visit “I believe this community garden economy when financially under- bankcalnow.com/announcement. would make a great use of other- wise underutilized park space and bring additional vitality to the park,” Koretz wrote in the letter. “We’re supportive of what the Notable quotes community wants to do there,” Simard added. “In the end, it’s about the teaching, and what I always loved about Scott Epstein, outgoing chair of coaching was the practices. Not the games, not the tournaments, not the Mid City West Community the alumni stuff. But teaching the players during practice was what Council, helped get the initial effort coaching was all about to me.” started and remains committed to supporting the project as it moves Coach John Wooden forward. 1910-2010 “We are really excited about this,” Epstein said. “We have had a really enthusiastic response for the As the UCLA Bruins head to the Final Four of the NCAA men’s garden. It shows you can do a lot basketball tournament, we remember the wisdom of John Wooden. with small spaces.” Wooden is considered the greatest NCAA basketball coach of all time Sobel said information provided with a 664-162 record. He won 10 NCAA national championships in by the community will be used to a 12-year period as head coach for the UCLA Bruins. GO BRUINS! refine the plan before it is presented to the city. For information and to (source: “The Pyramid of Success: Championship Philosophies and provide input, visit Techniques on Winning”) forms.gle/qb9uHmpdxVHf5Mtc9. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 7 April 1, 2021 With restaurants, bars reopening, Catalina Jazz Club still waiting for green light BY JUSTIN SAYERS ing merchandise online. is the hardest part. But the management has other- They have their entire reopening As the coronavirus cases contin- wise kept the venue and bar and planned out. The club will start with ue to decline in Los Angeles grill closed, saying their patrons smaller, local performers before County, restaurants, movie theatres come for the music first and food bringing out the “big guns.” They’ll and museums have slowly started second. He admitted the situation is also pay tribute to jazz musicians the process of reopening to mem- frustrating, because unlike bars and and former performers who died bers of the public eager to get out theaters, which have been allowed during the last year, including Chick and enjoy live entertainment. to reopen, their layout allows for Correa. They just need the go-ahead. But at least one business, the social distancing. “We are really waiting for the green Catalina Jazz Club, has been stuck They’ve turned to GoFundMe for light to get going for this,” he said. “I waiting for the “green light” as the donations – and have raised approx- started praying because we don’t photo courtesy of Chris Isaacson Presents Los Angeles County Health imately $130,000 of a $175,000 want to close down permanently.” Grammy Award-winner Thelma Houston was among those who record- Department’s efforts to mitigate the goal to help cover the costs. But To donate, visit ed a virtual concert for the Catalina Jazz Club as the longtime Hollywood spread of the virus continue to limit Santiago said he’s hoping that the gofundme.com/savecatalinajazzclub. music venue remains closed because of the pandemic. live entertainment from reopening. club, where he’s worked since it “We didn’t expect to stay closed opened, can reopen soon. this long,” manager Manuel “This may take us all the way Santiago said. “It’s been very stress- through the end of May or early ful the past year, especially because June,” he said. “I’m honestly hop- of the uncertainty as to what’s going ing that we’ll be ready to open at on. We hear that some places are the latest, July.” opening up, but they just won’t let The closure of the club has been us do it because of the live music.” “heartbreaking” for the jazz com- That has spelled trouble finan- munity, including legendary jazz cially for the Catalina Jazz Club, musician Corky Hale. She said she which for 34 years has hosted the has played the club so many times likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Art it’s hard to recall all the perfor- Blakely and Max Roach at the inti- mances, but pointed to tributes to mate venue at 6725 Sunset Blvd. in Billie Holliday as well as a show Hollywood, and is hoping not to go with her daughter-in-law, Tricia the way of other shuttered live Tehara, as her favorites. music clubs that have been forced “Catalina is a very lovely place,” to close during the pandemic, such she said. “I pray all the time that we as the Blue Whale and Rockwell get back to normal so we can have Table and Stage. good concerts.” “It’s a very special type of Hale said she donated money to music,” Santiago said. “We don’t help keep the club afloat, adding want jazz to die down.” that she can’t “say enough wonder- Meanwhile, expenses for the club ful things” about Santiago and the have started to rack up for rent, business’ owner, Catalina Popescu. insurance, utilities and payroll to “We have to try and help whatev- keep their staff, he said. They’ve er jazz clubs [are left] because been recording private shows, with they’re going out of existence,” some musicians donating their time Hale said. “There’s a lot of great for clips to post on YouTube and jazz performers still alive.” Facebook. They’ve also started sell- For Santiago, he said the waiting Los Angeles Jewish Home accepting resident applications The Los Angeles Jewish Home for Senior Care, a Program of All- announced earlier this month that inclusive Care for the Elderly, or it is accepting applications for PACE. Through the program, resi- new residents, as well as partici- dents and seniors who live on their pants in its community-based own receive medical services, programs, after an extended physical therapy, social services pause in admissions due to the and nutritional counseling, as well COVID-19 pandemic. as exceptional adult day health care Dale Surowitz, CEO-president that engages them intellectually, of the Jewish Home, said welcom- physically and socially. ing new seniors will enable the Applicants to the Jewish Home organization to continue its centu- have access to a broad range of ry-long tradition of providing for programs and services beyond the region’s frail elderly. “Seniors PACE and skilled nursing. From in Los Angeles depend on us for short-term rehab to hospice, inde- care,” Surowitz said. “During pendent living, home health and COVID, ensuring their continued memory care, the Jewish Home health and safety meant refraining provides support to residents at from bringing people in. But now their varying levels of need. that 99% of our residents (as well Through the Jewish Home, as the large majority of our staff) seniors are also eligible for the have been fully vaccinated, we’re organization’s new Brandman relaunching the admissions Health Plan. Designed for the process so we can serve even more chronic patient with special needs, members of the community.” the plan offers benefits to anyone The home has immediate open- in Los Angeles County who is ings for seniors who need hands- Medicare-eligible and has dia- on skilled nursing assistance. betes, chronic heart failure, cardio- “The Jewish Home typically has vascular disorders or dementia. wait lists for available spaces in Seniors and their families can our skilled nursing facility; it’s reach out to the Jewish Home for uncommon to have availability as more information about current we currently do,” Surowitz said. openings and availability. “This represents a rare opportuni- “We’re here for new appli- ty for people to get into the home cants, whoever they are and now, before we reach capacity, whatever their needs,” Surowitz which will happen quickly.” said. “We look forward to learn- With the easing of the pandemic, ing how we can help.” the Jewish Home is also welcom- For information, visit lajh.org ing seniors to its Brandman Centers or call (855)227-3745. 8 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News BH breaks ground on new outdoor sculpture The city of Beverly Hills is breaking ground for the home of an eight-foot, 1000-pound bronze sculpture called “Love Anatomy” by Alexandra Nechita. The sculpture will be placed on the west side of the Burton Way median looking out at three existing sculptures – “Sisyphus” by Alexander Liberman, “World On Its Hind Legs” by William Kentridge and “Folded Square- Alphabet G” by Fletcher Benton – complementing the city’s public art photo courtesy of Metro collection of nearly 100 pieces. A second tunneling machine reached the Wilshire/La Cienega Nechita is a Romanian-American Station on March 26. cubist painter, sometimes known as the “Petite Picasso.” Her first exhibition was a one-woman show, held at a Los Angeles public library when she was just 8 years old. She Progress continues with graduated from UCLA in 2008 with photo courtesy of Beverly Hills a degree in fine arts. Beverly Hills is installing “Love Anatomy,” a sculpture from Alexandra Her works have a developed Nechita, a Romanian-American cubist painter and UCLA alumna. subway tunnel excavation artistic personality and are highly Metro announced that a second Wilshire/McCarthy Vista. sophisticated and fully alive to the tunneling machine reached the Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard nuances and possibilities of her bioswales and a storm water reten- Crescent Drive and Foothill Road future Wilshire/La Cienega sta- will be reduced to a single lane medium. She has had exhibitions tion site. Until April 30, Love to mitigate traffic. tion on the Purple Line Extension between McCarthy Vista and San worldwide and continues to active- Anatomy will cause minimal noise Once installed, “Love Anatomy” project on March 26. Diego Way from 6 a.m. on April 2 ly pursue her artistic endeavors. and traffic impact from equipment will be viewable until landscape The machine, named Soyeon, through 6 a.m. on April 5. Installation of the “Love and crews working Monday redesign takes place, at which time arrived nearly a month after the Concrete and material deliveries Anatomy” sculpture began on through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 all sculptures will be covered dur- first tunneling machine, Elsie, will also continue this week at and Monday, March 29, to coincide p.m. On April 1 and 22, between 7 ing construction, lasting approxi- reached the Wilshire/La Cienega around a construction staging yard with the redesign of the Burton a.m. and 4 p.m., traffic control will mately one year. station on March 1. The machines for the future subway station near Way median which will incorporate be implemented on the eastbound For information, visit beverly- had been digging twin tunnels Wilshire/Fairfax. Intermittent lane drought-tolerant vegetation, side of Burton Way between North hills.org/publicart. between Wilshire/Western and reductions on Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire/La Cienega since 2018. may be necessary and Ogden Metro announced in March Drive will be closed intermittently that tunneling for the first four- south of Wilshire Boulevard. mile section of the project is now Orange Grove Avenue will remain more than two-thirds complete. closed south of Wilshire More than 90% of the tunnels Boulevard through December. have been excavated and Metro Near the Wilshire/La Brea sta- anticipates completing tunnelling tion, Wilshire Boulevard will be on the first section this summer. reduced to two lanes in each direc- Excavation for all three subway tion between Detroit and June station boxes – Wilshire/La Brea, streets through September. Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Hauling and deliveries to and from Cienega – has also been complet- both La Brea Avenue yards will ed. continue. The names Elsie and Soyeon K-rail work zones will also were chosen by Fairfax High remain on Wilshire Boulevard Student Marianne Gutierrez, who near Rimpau and Plymouth boule- won a naming contest in 2018. vards. Wilshire Boulevard has The word soyeon means bright been reduced to two lanes in each and beautiful in Korean and was direction between June Street and chosen in honor of Yi Soyeon, a Muirfield Road, and Windsor and female astronaut and mechanical Plymouth boulevards. engineer. Gutierrez chose Elsie in Near Wilshire/Western, Support tribute to female engineer Elsie for underground construction also Eavers, the first woman to be continues. Intermittent single-lane elected as a member of the closures may be necessary on American Society of Civil Wilshire Boulevard between Engineers. Western Avenue and Manhattan Work at the Wilshire/La Place. Cienega subway station has Metro will hold the next meet- increased, with ongoing construc- ing on sections one and two of the tion of passageways and utility Purple Line Extension project rooms that house systems vital for from Wilshire/Western to Century the subway system. Intermittent City on Wednesday, May 5, from and semi-permanent lane reduc- noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom. To par- tions and closures will be required ticipate, visit zoom.us and use the in the area. Station construction webinar ID: 910 4911 3927, or call also continues in the staging yards (888)788 0099. at Wilshire/La Cienega and For questions and concerns, call Wilshire/Gale. the 24-hour project hotline at Crews are also expected to (213)922-6934, email the project begin new work from April 2-5 to team at [email protected], restore bus pads near or visit metro.net.

Deadline looms for loan program The Los Angeles County for loans ranging from $50,000 to Development Authority has $3 million. Businesses applying for announced that the Small Business the program must have been in Stabilization Loan Program will operation for at least two years and accept applications through April seeking working capital, equipment 16, or until $20 million in funding purchases, real estate acquisition or requests is received, whichever refinancing of existing loans at occurs first. higher interest rates. As of March 1, Launched on Jan. 28, the Small over $14 million in funding Business Stabilization Loan requests had been received. Program provides eligible business- For information, visit bizstabi- es with a competitive interest rate lization.lacda.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 9 April 1, 2021 Schiff tours Los Angeles WeHo offers business tax certificates online The city of West Hollywood is liability company or a trust. exempt from paying business tax reminding city-based home busi- West Hollywood provides must still submit a business tax Regional Food Bank nesses, independent contractors and reduced tax rates for businesses exemption application form to the freelancers conducting business within their first two years of opera- city in order to be registered as activities within West Hollywood tions. During the first 12 months of exempt and pay a one-time fee of that it is easy to file for a business tax business operations, after payment $29 ($25 city fee and $4 mandatory certificate using the city’s online of the initial fee of $29, business state fee). portal. Businesses should register for operations are exempt from business West Hollywood’s website fea- a business tax certificate within 30 tax, with the exception of the mini- tures information regarding business days of the start of business opera- mum tax of $24 to $72 per year tax requirements at weho.org/busi- tions. To apply, visit depending on the business category, ness/operate-your-business/annual- blt.weho.org/apply/gettingstarted/bu plus the $4 fee for the state as pro- renewal-requirements. In addition, sinesslicense. scribed in Assembly Bill 1379. the city’s Open My Business portal, Registrants must be certain to During the second 12 months of openmybusiness.weho.org, provides have all of the following items avail- business operations, business opera- commercial business a breakdown able to complete registration: legal tions are taxed at one-half (50%) of of the permits needed to start a busi- business name and fictitious name, the normal rate, as long as the tax ness in the city. or DBA; business start date; busi- due is not less than the minimum. Businesses that have not applied ness activity description; business There are certain business activi- for a tax certificate within 30 days of contact information – contact name, ties that are exempt from the city’s starting a business will not be penal- phone number and email; business business tax, including home occu- ized for delinquent taxes. The pro- address and primary mailing address pation businesses that do not employ gram will encourage businesses to (if different); and social security or retain services of any other person submit information for the current number — if a business is a sole pro- and that are owned and operated by year and remain in compliance, prietorship or a federal identification an individual (not a partnership, cor- going forward. For information, call number – or EIN – if a business is a poration or other form of business (323)848-6319 or email partnership, a corporation, a limited association). Businesses that are [email protected].

comprised of Mayor Eric Garcetti; Metro welcomes new board member Los Angeles County Supervisors photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s office Sheila Kuehl, Kathryn Barger, Hilda U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, center, toured the Los Angeles Regional The Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 2nd Solis and Janice Hahn; Los Angeles Foodbank’s main warehouse facility and headquarters on March 25 to Metropolitan Transportation District, and Pomona Mayor Tim City Councilmen Mike Bonin and see how the organization is supplying food and assisting people in Authority has welcomed Fernando Sandoval, who joined in January. Paul Krekorian; Inglewood Mayor need during the pandemic. Schiff was joined by Michael Flood, right, Dutra as a new member of its board Dutra has served the city of James Butts; Glendale City president and CEO of L.A. Regional Food Bank, who outlined steps of directors. Whittier since joining the planning Councilman Ara Najarian; Los that are being taken to ensure people are fed. Before the pandemic, an Dutra, a councilman for the city of commission in 2006. He has long Angeles Mayoral appointee estimated one in five people in Los Angeles County experienced food Whittier, was sworn in on March 17 focused on transportation issues and Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker; and insecurity, but it is now one in four people, officials said. Schiff visited and replaced Long Beach Mayor has chaired the Metro Light Rail Caltrans District 7 Director Tony to highlight the foodbank’s work and to encourage people to help with Robert Garcia, who has left the 14- Extension Project Washington Tavares. Members serve terms of four years. For information, visit Du-par'srecovery. Easter.new.4.1.qxp_Layout Numerous opportunities 1 3/31/21 exist 1:17 for PM volunteering Page 1 or donating. member board. Other recent addi- Boulevard Coalition. For information, visit lafoodbank.org. tions to the board include County The rest of the Metro Board is metro.net. Eggciting Easter MENU Thursday, April 1 through Sunday April 4 Entrées Side Dishes Bourbon Glazed Ham included with entrée Or Roasted Salmon Charred Asapragus Creamy Mashed Potatoes Adults: $29.95 Soup du Jour Children: $17.95 Children’s order does not include soup or dessert Dinner Rolls Choice of Du-par’s Fruit Pie

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Bloom appointed to new Assembly committees Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) has been appointed to serve on the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media. “This committee will play a key role, as we emerge from the grips of the pandemic and return to prosper- ity, for this essential part of our state and local economy,” Bloom said. “I look forward to working with the photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Blood Services chair and my fellow committee The Cedars-Sinai Bloodmobile will be parked next to the market’s members to address these issues and clock tower. pass crucial legislation that will benefit my constituents and all Californians.” Bloom remains on Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Climate Make a lifesaving donation at Crisis, Resources, Energy and Transportation, and Budget photo courtesy of the 5th District council office Subcommittee No. 6, Business and Professions, Higher Education and Farmers Market blood drive Local Government committees. To kick off Donate Life orange juice from Rick’s month, the Original Farmers Produce. Market is partnering with Everyone who donates blood City Hall illuminated in blue Cedars-Sinai Blood Services for will be included in the free test- a blood drive on Friday, April 2 ing for COVID-19 antibodies and Saturday, April 3, from 10 and can learn their individual and white in tribute to Greece a.m. to 4 p.m. blood type. Donors must bring

Los Angeles City Hall was illu- American population that is part of Limited space is available for identification and wear masks. minated in blue and white on the vibrant and diverse fabric of advance appointments, and The Original Farmers Market March 25 in recognition of the the city, he said. Athens and Los donors can select a time online. is located at 6333 W. Third St. 200th anniversary of the Greek Angeles have been Sister Cities As a special token of apprecia- The Cedars-Sinai Bloodmobile War of Independence of 1821. since the 1984 Olympic Games. tion, donors will be entered into will be parked next to the mar- Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th “I am proud to support this an exclusive drawing for a $100 ket’s clock tower. District, organized the lighting in vibrant community and recognize Amazon gift card. Also, every- For information and to make the colors of the Greek flag. Los this important day in their history,” one who rolls up their sleeve will an appointment, visit donate- Angeles has a strong Greek- Koretz said. Assemblyman Richard Bloom receive a free freshly-squeezed bloodcedars.org.

Survey seeks input on subway Happy Easter! We’ve got all the decorations station projects to make your Metro is conducting a survey on potential improvements around the Holiday future subway stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega on the HOPPY! Purple Line Extension project. Input is sought about walking and bicycling improvements around the new stations, including new trees and landscaping, improved crossings and sidewalks, We’ve got Bunnies Galore! places to sit and improved bus stops. The information will help plastic eggs • baskets inform Metro’s Purple Line Extension First/Last Mile Plan. paper goods • party favors An individual’s trip is considered the entire journey from origin to balloons • banners • buttons & more! destination. Individuals may use different modes of transport to complete the journey, including walking, driving, riding a bicycle, taking a train or a combination of modes. 10% off all merchandise in the Bus and rail services often form the store with this coupon! core of a trip, but users complete the discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded first and last portions on their own. For example, they must first walk, bike, drive or use another form of transportation to and from the near- est station. This is referred to as the first and last mile of the user’s trip. The Purple Line Extension, Section One First/Last Mile Plan will identify access improvements 5969 Melrose Ave. within a half mile of the future sta- (corner of Wilcox) tions at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La (323)467-7124 Cienega. Those taking the survey will be asked to mark a map to answer most questions. The survey typically takes 5-10 minutes. The deadline to participate in the survey is April 2. For information, visit new.map- tionnaire.com/q/2bav7n7fj3uj. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 11 April 1, 2021

administered over 46,000 doses to those who identify as Hispanic or vulnerable Angelenos, including Native American origin also low- City offers more vaccinations as eligibility expands 90% given to people of color and ered to 53. The city of Los Angeles expected of Angelenos safely and quickly. If Saturday. First dose appointments individuals in communities most City sites will also offer second to offer more than 90,000 vaccine you are 50 or older, this week it will are available by visiting coron- impacted by COVID-19. dose appointments this week for doses this week – including approx- be time for you to roll up your avirus.lacity.org/vaxappointment. As eligibility continues to Angelenos who received their first imately 75,000 first doses and sleeve and get vaccinated so we can In addition to its permanent sites, expand to include a wider range of Moderna shot between March 2-6, 16,000 second doses – at its perma- get our lives back to normal.” the city continues to deliver vac- occupations and ages, the number or their first Pfizer shot between nent vaccination sites and mobile The city expected to receive cines through the MOVE program. of younger people getting vaccinat- March 9-13. Second dose patients clinics. To align with updated state 42,000 doses of the Moderna vac- Mobile teams will be deployed to ed continues to increase. Statistics should have received notifications and county public health guidance, cine, 27,000 doses of the Pfizer vac- residents this week in south and east show the median age of those get- with their appointment detailsvia city sites will expand eligibility cine and 22,000 doses from Los Angeles, as well as downtown ting vaccinated at city sites dropped text or email. Thursday, April 1, to include any- Johnson and Johnson. The majority and neighborhoods in the San in the last week from 59 to 56 years For information, visit coron- one over 50 years old. of doses will be administered at the Fernando Valley. The clinics have of age. The median age among avirus.lacity.org/vaccine. “Every person who gets vaccinat- city’s permanent locations at ed is helping Los Angeles take one Dodger Stadium, San Fernando more critical step towards ending Park, Hansen Dam, Crenshaw the pandemic,” Los Angeles Mayor Christian Center, Lincoln Park, Garcetti said. “The more vaccine Pierce College and USC University supply we receive, the sooner we are Park. The sites will be open from 8 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD able to get those doses into the arms a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: 8752 SUNSET BOULEVARD, West Hollywood, California

REQUEST: Applicant is proposing to replace an existing double-sided on-site sign with a new 532 square-foot double-sided inter- nally-lit off-site sign, subject to a development agreement and as part of the Sunset Boulevard Off-Site Signage Pol- icy.

PERMIT(S): Development Agreement, Sign Permit, Zone Map Amend- photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office ment, and any other required permits. Mayor Eric Garcetti recently toured the city’s vaccination site at USC.

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State expands vaccine eligibility TIME/PLACE Teleconference Meeting With supply of vaccines first half of April, and more than OF HEARING: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. expected to significantly increase 3 million doses in the second half Given the local, state and nation state of emergency, this in the coming weeks, the state is of April. California currently expanding vaccine eligibility to receives approximately 1.8 mil- meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with detailed more Californians. Starting lion doses per week. These esti- instructions for participation included on the posted Thursday, April 1, individuals mates may be adjusted as time agenda). aged 50 and older will be eligible goes on. The state has the capac- to make an appointment, and indi- ity to administer more than 3 mil- viduals 16 and older will be eligi- lion vaccines per week, and is ZONES: SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) ble to make an appointment to be building the capacity to adminis- vaccinated starting on April 15. ter 4 million vaccines weekly by ENVIRONMENTAL “With vaccine supply increas- the end of April. STATUS: Negative Declaration with a subsequently prepared adden- ing and by expanding eligibility “We are even closer to putting to more Californians, the light at this pandemic behind us with … dum. the end of the tunnel continues to vaccine supplies expected to get brighter,” Gov. Gavin increase dramatically in the Newsom said. “We remain months ahead,” California Health DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STATE OF EMERGENCY, CITY HALL focused on equity as we extend and Human Services Secretary vaccine eligibility to those older Dr. Mark Ghaly said. “However, IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. The staff report will be available on Thursday, April than 50 starting April 1, and those we are not there yet. It will take 8, 2021 on-line at www.weho.org older than 16 starting April 15. time to vaccinate all eligible This is possible thanks to the Californians. During this time, IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those leadership of the Biden-Harris we must not let our guard down. administration and the countless It is important that we remain issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, public health officials across the vigilant, continue to wear masks or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning Com- state who have stepped up to get and follow public health guid- mission, via the Planning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the shots into arms.” ance.” Public Hearing. Based on the current estimates, Even with expanded vaccine California expects to receive supplies, it is expected to take approximately 2.5 million first several months for willing If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the and second doses per week in the Californians to be vaccinated. hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Lieu pushes to curb money bail ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in said Public Hearing to U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) “Money bail creates a grossly express their opinion in this matter. on March 25 announced the reintro- unjust system where criminals are duction of his Pretrial Integrity and able to go free if they can fork up Safety Act with House Judiciary the cash, while those that can’t are IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AND WOULD LIKE A MAILED Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) forced to languish in jail before COPY OF THE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT, OR YOU NEED FURTHER IN- and Senate co-lead Sen. Cory their time in court,” Lieu said. FORMATION regarding this item, contact Jennifer Davis, Senior Contract Planner Booker (D-N.J.). The Pretrial “Those who can’t make bail can in the Planning & Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via Integrity and Safety Act incen- end up losing jobs and their tivizes states to move away from a homes, and sometimes their ability email at: [email protected] money bail system. Instead, the bill to care for their families. In short, encourages states to replace their money bail criminalizes being Melissa Crowder, Acting City Clerk existing bail systems with assess- poor. I firmly believe that safety ments made on proven data out- should be our primary concern comes – a more just system for when detaining someone before $" ! ! . - evaluating the flight and safety risk trial, and we shouldn’t make these of defendants facing trial. This kind decisions based on a person’s !! " : 323-848- of assessment considers factors finances.” 6826. such as a person’s past criminal his- For information, visit tory and the current charge. lieu.house.gov. 12 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

Easter dinner special, available for printed hollow bunnies made with menu by chef Angie Lee includes dine-in or pickup from April 1-4. Valrhona dark chocolate and cookie chilaquiles, breakfast taco plates, Diners will receive a soup du jour chocolate bunnies in two flavors almond horchata French toast and a starter, a bourbon-glazed salmon or are wrapped in pink or blue. Items breakfast burrito alongside boozy Easter Dininng ham, charred asparagus and creamy start at $12.50. Order online at and- brunch-centric cocktails by Steve by Jill Weinlein mashed potatoes, plus a slice of Du- sons.com for pickup or shipping. Livigni. Weekend brunch is avail- Par’s famous pie. This special is 9548 Brighton Way, (310)276- able from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make $29.95 for adults, and children’s 2776. reservations at Opentable. The meals are $17.95. Du-par’s is open L.A.-based flower truck Lenita by enjoy a special spring-influenced on Easter from 5 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Grita will be parked at Hotel June Spring has sprung multi-course menu from chef Neal 6333 W. Third St., (323)933-8446. offering beautifully crafted, spring Fraser and team. Choose from a floral bouquets for purchase on at the Beverly Hilton variety of dishes including white Easter. 8639 Lincoln Blvd., asparagus with Dungeness crab; he poolside Easter brunch at (310)645-0400. Mercato offers a fresh and fes- king salmon nettle fondue with Ttive holiday menu, starting with a chanterelles and asparagus; duck homemade pastry basket and a bot- confit chilaquiles with mole, avoca- Calabra at Santa tomless mimosa cart. Menu items do and a fried egg; or lamb belly include shrimp cocktail shooters, an hash with a poached egg. The kids Monica Proper menu features soft scrambled eggs avocado breakfast quesadilla, aster weekend, Santa Monica smoked salmon toast, three differ- with toast and fruit; cavatelli with parmesan, butter and fruit; a waffle Proper’s Mediterranean-inspired ent Benedicts, buttermilk pancakes, Erestaurant, Calabra, collaborates with chopped Cobb salad and a BH club or chicken tenders with fries and photo courtesy of andSons fruit. The adult menu is $60-plus L.A.-based caviar purveyor, ROE sandwich. Finish with a mint Caviar, and features an à la carte chocolate dessert. Brunch is served per person, and children 10 and under are $19-plus per person. 114 Easter treats from photo courtesy of Hotel June brunch menu with two specials. The from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is latkes feature crème fraiche, smoked $72 for adults and $36 for children E. Second St., (213)788-1191. andSons Chocolatiers Brunch is back at salmon, apples and ROE Caviar. A under 12. 9876 Wilshire Blvd., ocal chocolatier andSons has an caviar and champagne service (310)274-7777. Du-Par’s Easter array of Easter treats for local Caravan Swim Club includes a 30-gram ROE Caviar gift Lpickup at their Beverly Hills shop. uring Easter, enjoy a Baja set and choice between a half-bottle Dinner Choose from jewel-looking faceted brunch service at the expan- of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or chocolate eggs with whimsical Dsive, two-level outdoor restaurant, Ruinart Brut Rosé. Brunch will be Redbird Easter he iconic L.A. eatery at the polka dots that you can crack open Caravan Swim Club at Hotel June served Friday through Sunday from n April 4, sit outside in the TOriginal Farmers Market, Du- to reveal a raspberry chocolate- in West L.A. Now serving weekend 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 700 Wilshire ORedbird courtyard or garden to Par’s Restaurant is running an coated peanut butter bite. Hand- brunch, the breezy Baja-inspired Blvd., (424)390-0737.

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include bacon-cheddar biscuits, an assortment of freshly baked Lanea’s Easter strawberry and rhubarb coffee cake, muffins. There are three varieties of Easter Fun Wine gluten-free banana walnut bread or 9-inch whole quiches – ham, bacon brunch street tacos t’s a holiday party in a box with dark chocolate pound cake. Dinner or vegetable. The ham dinner is a the new hard bubbly Fun Wine ave an Easter meal at Lanea’s takeout items on Easter include family meal for four that includes Icollection. Not only does Fun Cocktail Bar with all-you-can- crab cakes with slaw, and lamb sliced ham served with chipotle Wine offer a low amount of alco- Heat breakfast and street tacos for shank osso bucco with spring pea, glaze, mashed potatoes, gravy, hol by volume, it’s a low-calorie, $25. Indulge in spicy pork sausage leek and Parmigiano risotto. Finish mixed vegetables and cornbread. all-natural and lightly carbonated tacos, crispy breakfast bacon tacos with croissant bread pudding with They also are roasting turkey for wine. The artistically inspired bot- and huevos con Beyond Meat Pudwill Farms raspberries. The another family meal for four people tles are based on Miami’s distinct vegan tacos. All the breakfast tacos Akasha Marketplace showcases an that includes apple-sage stuffing, art, fashion and music culture. are made to order on 100% gluten- irresistible variety of artisanal turkey gravy, mashed potatoes and Created by renowned Miami graf- free corn tortillas. They are served Easter chocolates and candies for tangy cranberry sauce. Diners can fiti and pop artist Miguel Paredes, with eggs and cheese. Pair your decorating your table or building also order four mini pot pies or shep- his art matches the bold and tacos with margarita flights or your own Easter baskets with selec- herd's pie served with fresh salad refreshing flavors. Open a bottle of mimosas. Valid only on April 4 tions from Dick Taylor Craft and cornbread. Finish with a season- sangría to serve with your Easter from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lanea’s is Chocolates, Valerie Confections, al fresh strawberry pie in a house- brunch or dinner. The coconut open for indoor and outdoor dining. Smashmallow and Caffarel. made crust with whipped cream. photo by Jill Weinlein chardonnay offers just a whisper of gotolanea.com. 217 Broadway, Reservations are available through Pre-order an Easter feast online or coconut flavor. Fun Wine comes in available to be shipped. Visit fun- (424)265-7437. OpenTable for dine-in on Easter local Marie Callender’s restaurant different varietals and is now wine.com. Sunday from 10 a.m, to 3 p.m. for now through April 4. 11324 brunch and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner. National Blvd., (310)478-0347. Akasha Easter Takeout and delivery are available race deck with wooden bench seat- OpenTable or by emailing reserva- via Tock. Hours for Easter take- ing. The beverage program offers [email protected]. brunch and dinner out/delivery are from 1 p.m. to 8:30 The Roof at the Latin and tropical-inspired drinks, 9040 Sunset Blvd., (424)310-1572. p.m. on Saturday, April 3. 9543 and an extensive list of mezcals and tart early celebrating with a Culver Blvd., (310)845-1700. West Hollywood tequilas enhanced with fresh, takeout and delivery menu on Edition vibrant and colorful citrus. There is ‘Chad’ and Umami SSaturday, April 3, or dine in on also a substantial list of wines, spir- Sunday, April 4. Takeout specials Easter Sunday at ow reopened and welcoming its and tea list. Views stretch from Burger partner include two different quiches – Nguests for dinner, chef John the ocean of Santa Monica to the tarting today, a Persian-inspired Rose’s quiche Lorraine or spinach Marie Callender’s Fraser prepares Southern California skyscrapers of downtown Los CHAD burger will be available and leek quiche to bring home and aster brunch options include the Mexican cuisine, such as antojitos, Angeles. Dinner and drinks are Sat Umami Burger locations at The enjoy the night before Easter or in Eclassic muffin platter that serves empanadas, tacos and a raw bar. served from 4 to 10 p.m. Grove, Santa Monica and down- the morning. House pastries eight to 10 people and comes with Enjoy the sunshine while on the ter- Reservations must be made on See Restaurant News page 15

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committed a burglary in the 7400 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- petty theft in the 7900 block of block of Sunset. cle parked near the corner of Sunset at 6:40 a.m. Olympic and Meadowbrook at An unknown suspect assaulted a 10:30 a.m. At 9:50 a.m., an unknown suspect P OLICE BLOTTER victim in the 1700 block of Whitley committed a petty theft in the 8400 at 3 a.m. At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Third. pect committed a theft in the 6300 The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 3:05 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Orange. An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between committed a burglary in the 8700 burglary in the 800 block of S. March 21 and March 27. The information was compiled from crimemap- block of Burton. An unknown suspect committed a Rimpau at 1:43 p.m. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los petty theft near the corner of Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Wilshire and Western at 1 p.m. At 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and tim near the corner of Selma and assaulted a victim in the 600 block the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Morningside at 4:10 a.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect of N. Lucerne. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of S. Saint Andrews. An unknown suspect committed a 1200 block of Kings. Beverly Hills Police robbed a victim near the corner of petty theft near the corner of La

Hollywood and Highland. An unknown suspect burglarized a Cienega and Melrose at 6:50 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Department vehicle parked near the corner of burglary in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a Eighth and La Brea at 6 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Sweetzer at 5:15 a.m. March 21 victim near the corner of El Centro assaulted a victim in the 5400

and Hollywood at 8:30 a.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. At 5:40 a.m., a suspect assaulted At 1:39 a.m., a suspect was arrest- robbed a victim in the 100 block of a victim during a domestic vio- ed on suspicion of driving under At noon, an unknown suspect S. La Peer. An unknown suspect assaulted a lence incident in the 600 block of the influence of alcohol or drugs committed a petty theft in the 100 victim in the 1400 block of N. N. La Peer. near the corner of Park Way and block of S. Wetherly. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Detroit at 8 p.m.

Canon. cle parked in the 800 block of S. March 23 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Highland at 7 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect A suspect was arrested on suspi- cle parked near the corner of Las stole a vehicle parked near the cion of driving under the influence An unknown suspect assaulted a Palmas and Fountain at 4 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Highland and Franklin. of alcohol or drugs near the corner victim in the 1000 block of committed a petty theft in the 1400 of Olympic and Oakhurst at 3:09 Havenhurst at 11:39 p.m. At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Stearns. An unknown suspect burglarized a a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 900 block of At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 700 block of N. Orlando. An unknown suspect committed a Wilcox at 11 p.m. At 10:45 a.m., a vandalism inci- committed a burglary in the 7900 burglary in the 1400 block of N. dent was reported in the 100 block block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a Alta Vista at 10:35 p.m. At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- of Camden. vehicle parked in the 8400 block of pect committed a petty theft in the March 24 Third at 8 p.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect 6100 block of Hollywood. March 22 stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 At 1:51 a.m., an unknown suspect At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Woods. At 7:22 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 1100 burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a burglary in the 100 block of N. La Brea. the corner of Cloverdale and Sixth. March 24 block of N. La Peer. An unknown suspect committed a At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 7200 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 5300 petty theft in the 6200 block of victim in the 500 block of Foothill Fountain at 10:30 a.m. block of Lemon Grove. Third at 1:30 a.m. at 11 a.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the petty theft near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 600 committed a petty theft in the 400 8500 block of Santa Monica. Spaulding and Clinton at 10:55 p.m. block of S. Fairfax. block of Beverly. An unknown suspect committed a March 22 An unknown suspect burglarized a March 23 petty theft in the 7100 block of vehicle parked near the corner of Santa Monica at 8:23 p.m. At 12:40 a.m., an unknown sus- Third and Western at 10:05 a.m. At 7:22 a.m., an unknown suspect pect robbed a victim near the cor- committed a burglary in the 400 At 10:59 p.m., a suspect assaulted ner of Western and Sunset. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Maple. a victim during a domestic vio- pect burglarized a vehicle parked lence incident in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- in the 7600 block of Beverly. An unknown suspect burglarized a Ogden. tim near the corner of Beverly and vehicle parked in the 400 block of Santa Monica at 3:40 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Beverly at 1:45 p.m. March 25 victim near the corner of Selma At 5:15 a.m., an unknown suspect and Schrader at noon. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:23 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 7900 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 7100 of Selma. At 12:22 p.m., an unknown sus- 300 block of Foothill. block of Santa Monica. pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 500 block of N. Beverly. March 24 An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 1100 block of petty theft in the 7100 block of Corning at 11 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 12:22 p.m., an unknown sus- Santa Monica at 9:16 p.m. tim near the corner of Hollywood pect committed a burglary in the At noon, an unknown suspect and Highland at 12:30 p.m. 500 block of N. Beverly. At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 1400 pect assaulted a victim in the 1000 block of N. Fairfax. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Curson. committed a petty theft in the 1000 March 25 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Cole. tim near the corner of Melrose and An unknown suspect assaulted a March 26 Stanley at 1:40 p.m. victim in the 300 block of Wetherly An unknown suspect committed a at 11 a.m. At 11:25 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 8400 block of At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim in the 1100 Third at 3 p.m. committed a grand theft near the At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. La Brea. corner of Clinton and Bronson. stole a vehicle parked in the 400 At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Foothill. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 8500 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- victim in the 7100 block of Santa block of Beverly. Monica at 8:16 p.m. cle parked in the 1600 block of March 26 Cosmo at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a

vehicle parked in the 1700 block of At 7:35 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- N. McCadden at 5 p.m. robbed a victim in the 9200 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the 600 block of N. Almont. pect burglarized a vehicle parked of Wilshire. in the 500 block of N. Lucerne. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

A suspect assaulted a victim dur- burglarized a vehicle parked in the West Hollywood ing a domestic violence incident in March 23 6400 block of Commodore Sloat. the 900 block of Larrabee at 11:55 Sheriff’s Station At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a p.m. pect committed a burglary in the vehicle parked in the 8300 block of March 21 March 27 5100 block of Wilshire. First at 9:30 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a At 9:35 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- grand theft in the 1000 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 1000 cle parked in the 700 block of Palm at 2:35 a.m. 1500 block of N. El Centro. block of Fuller. Spalding at 5:16 a.m.

At 10:35 p.m., an unknown sus- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a pect committed a petty theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked near grand theft near the corner of in victim in the 800 block of 300 block of S. Sherbourne. the corner of Ninth and the 100 block of S. Manhattan at Westbourne at 6:22 p.m. Cloverdale. 10:30 p.m.

March 22 Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a March 25 An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 5900 block of victim in the 8800 block of Santa Department Franklin at 10:18 a.m. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- Monica at 1:40 a.m. pect robbed a victim in the 6600 March 21 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. At 2:46 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect 9800 block of Pico. An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 15 April 1, 2021

Snazzy ‘new’ vehicles added to Petersen vault The Petersen Automotive Museum has added eight new vehicles to The Vault presented by Hagerty, offering guests an updated tour experience. New cars in the vault include a 1959 Deutsch-Bonnet HBR5 Coupé, 2015 Chevrolet Camaro art car, 1964 Chevrolet Impala “Gypsy Rose,” 1960 Plymouth XNR Replica, 1982 Knight Industries Two Thousand “K.I.T.T.” car, 1948 Bentley Mk VI “New Look” Saloon, 1939 Packard Twelve Landaulet and 1974 Dale Mock- Up. “During the closure, our team continued to curate our collection photo courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum photo courtesy of Market Tavern and build exhibits to tell new sto- A 1959 Deutsch-Bonnet HBR5 Coupé is included in the updated tour of ries about the automobile and The Vault presented by Hagerty. Market Tavern partners Gary Twinn, left, and Brendan Collins are cele- appeal to a wide range of enthusi- brating a “hoppy” Easter with 24 beers on tap, a new brunch menu and asts,” Petersen Automotive coachbuilder’s designs through March 25. Tickets must be pur- a new addition to their Sunday Roast. Museum Executive Director Terry four milestone examples. chased in advance and guests are L. Karges said. “We are excited to “Supercars: A Century of Spectacle required to wear masks. The muse- be open again and are committed to and Speed” explores the evolution um is offering verified healthcare ‘Hoppy’ Easter at the Market Tavern providing a more intimate and of the supercar. “Extreme workers and first responders com- Market Tavern kicks things up a notch this week by adding roast pork safer place for our guests to gath- Conditions” highlights 11 custom plimentary admission for them- with apple sauce and crackling to their Sunday roast menu for Easter. And, er.” competition, recreational and utili- selves and up to three immediate beginning this weekend, a Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring their own In addition to the eight vehicles, tarian off-roading vehicles. family members for the rest of pastries – muffins, scones, pain au chocolate – with a full range of coffees the museum has recently debuted “Redefining Performance” features 2021. and teas will be served. Entrées include eggs Benedict, fried chicken and four new exhibits. “The Aesthetic some of Porsche’s most innovative The Petersen Automotive waffles, Japanese soufflé pancakes, New York steak and eggs, a full of Motoring: 90 Years of road and race vehicles. Museum is located at 6060 English breakfast burrito, and avocado toast with soft-boiled eggs. For a Pininfarina” showcases the diversi- The Petersen Automotive Wilshire Blvd. For information, really unique dish, try the MT loco moco, comprised of steamed rice, an 8 ty and versatility of the Italian Museum reopened to the public on visit petersen.org. oz. burger patty, mortadella, eggs, green onion and gravy. Bottomless mimosas, margaritas and bloody Marys to help wash it all down should reservations are required. make for a nice way to welcome a brighter spring. Speaking of welcome, KCCLA reopens gallery with new exhibit KCCLA will also continue to the move to the Orange Tier allows Bar 326 to start pouring drafts again on The Korean Cultural Center Los The main focus is to highlight provide online programs on its Monday. Enjoy your favorite craft beer or glass of wine at 326 at the Angeles presents “Beyond the artists who engaged viewers using website and YouTube channel. Original Farmers Market. 6333 W. Third St. markettavernla.com. Light of East and West,” an exhibit profound minimalistic ideas, in KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire fmbars.com. in conjunction with the 40th conjunction with the void, as Blvd. For information, visit anniversary of the KCCLA, run- notions of Eastern philosophy and kccla.org. home with each new episode that Restaurant News airs and a QR code for guests to scan ning Thursday, April 1, through spirituality through “light.” The From page 13 Friday, April 30. exhibition also reflects on their dis- that links to the show’s website. The “Beyond the Light of East and tinctive ideas and practices while town L.A. To celebrate the new Chad burger will also be available West” explores the meaningful con- examining similarities and differ- TBS show “Chad,” the above loca- for purchase via takeout and deliv- nections and artistic perspectives of ences between artists from the East tions are giving away free Chad ery. “Chad” was created by, pro- Korea and Los Angeles during the and West. burgers, one per dine-in guest, the duced by and stars Nasim Pedrad 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition is The exhibit will be on view in day the show premieres on April 6. (“Saturday Night Live,” “New comprised of more than 20 paint- KCCLA’s second-floor art gallery, Available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Girl,” “Aladdin”). It’s an exploration ings, sculptures and site-specific which reopens Thursday, April 1. while supplies last, the Umami Chad of Persian culture and 14-year-old installations from the 1960s to the To provide a safe environment for burger is a unique recipe featuring a Chad’s coming-of-age and quest to present. Three Korean artists are visitors and staff, KCCLA has Kofta patty made with onions, garlic become popular in high school. 189 featured including Ha Chong-hyun, implemented new health and safety and various herbs and spices. The The Grove Drive, Suite C-10, Yun Hyong-keun and Kim Hyung- protocols and procedures in accor- patty is then topped with lettuce, (323)954-8626; 525 Broadway, dae, as well as Los Angeles-based dance with guidelines from the Los tomato, mint cucumber yogurt, pars- Santa Monica, (310)451-1300; and artists Larry Bell, Helen Pashgian Angeles County Department of ley and Kewpie mayo. It comes with 852 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, and Laddie John Dill. Public Health. Online advance photo courtesy of KCCLA a recipe card for guests to recreate at (213)223-2471. Open Easter PANCAKES YOUR WAY FOR EASTER! at 5am!

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The first two too close to home. episodes of “Falcon and the existence – including the man Atop their personal problems, Winter Soldier” present a buddy with his mechanical wings – Sam the U.S. military gives a soldier superhero show exploding with continues to fight as Falcon, now named John Walker (Wyatt action, occasional authentic an army unto himself, sent on mis- Russell) a new superhero identity moments and banter – oh so much sions the military cannot. Things that angers Bucky and confuses banter. on the home front aren’t going as Sam. His presence (without any Chris Evans’ Captain America smoothly. spoilers here) prompts them both captured the comics character bril- Avengers enjoy fame world- to ponder the legacy Captain liantly, but his definitive exodus in wide, but they don’t earn a pay- America left behind. “Avengers: Endgame” created a check for their service, and Sam’s That leads to one unique wink to vacancy. Who would now wield sister Sarah (Adepero Oduye) the comics when Bucky introduces the shield, if anyone? struggled to maintain the family Sam to Isaiah Bradley (Carl The man out of time chose Sam business in the five years dear Lumbly), who tarnishes the Wilson (Anthony Mackie) – or brother blipped out of existence. “wholesome” iconography of a Falcon to the world – but that Sadly, Sam’s name is only worth a hero sporting the American flag. photo courtesy of Disney+ legacy immediately encountered a selfie, not any support from the (Again, no spoilers, but Isaiah’s Sam and Bucky’s charismatic relationship makes “Falcon and the Winter roadblock in the first episode of bank. 2003 debut in “Truth: Red, White Soldier” one of the best from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios’ next show pre- Elsewhere, Bucky continues to and Black” is an incredible read.) miering on Disney+, two weeks regain memories of his decades as Both “WandaVision” and Smashers, a global movement to The series also promises more after “WandaVision’s” stunning a Hydra assassin, brainwashed to “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” undo every nation’s borders with a familiar faces, like Baron Zemo outro. terminate any threats to the hidden highlight less featured superhero little help from a super-soldier (Daniel Brühl), a compelling vil- Not long after the Avengers organization. Two episodes in, the pairs. One is a more conventional serum, Sam swoops in to save lain from “Civil War” who needs brought half the galaxy back into show title’s second-half serves as romance, while this one provides Bucky. Their suggestive collision more to do now that he proved he the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an open field pays tribute to the could turn heroes against each with its ultimate bromance. But it greats, from “Jewel of the Nile’s” other with ease. And then there’s takes an episode to transpire. leading couple to Batman’s many Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp), Everyone’s new favorite fanfic crash landings underneath various formerly Agent 13 of S.H.I.E.L.D. ship doesn’t share the screen until love interests. and niece of Peggy Carter, Cap’s the second episode. It all plays out wonderfully, set- old flame (Cap kissed them both, Their banter first peppered a few ting up another four-hour-long and it’s super weird, especially moments in “Captain America: episode in an espionage thriller given how “Endgame” con- Civil War,” but this series fully that tonally channels “Captain cludes). embraces the snark, Falcon antag- America: The Winter Soldier.” Unlike other Marvel fare, the onizing Bucky, who remains stoic The action sequences are a work joy of the Cap characters are the to the end. of art. Falcon’s few aerial stunts and human element. Thor Everything about their dynamic sequences in previous films let the and Iron Man make for fun sci-fi resembles bickering lovers. The character show to a degree, but and fantasy romps, but Cap’s doc even forces them to lock eyes, “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” whole world focuses on espionage comically close together, and jumps right in, featuring his best and the thrills of hand-to-hand speak from the heart. Of course, a moves to date. Bucky hasn’t got- action sequences. Certainly pow- staring contest ensues before any- ten his due yet, but it’ll certainly ers amp up things a bit, but that thing revealing begins. come, especially in a series whose human element, from banter to And during their inaugural clash villains all possess similar power heroes who get out of breath, photo courtesy of Disney+ with series antagonists, the Flash- as him, sans robotic arm. makes this series special. Sam holds the iconographic shield in “Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” L.A. Get Down Festival honors spoken word Greenway Arts Alliance, in “Shihan continues to bring the association with Da Poetry festival electrifying performances Lounge, presents the fifth annual by many of the nation’s best spo- L.A. Get Down Festival celebrat- ken word and hip-hop theater ing hip-hop and spoken word, artists along with inspiring and running from Tuesday, April 6, motivating writing workshops for through Sunday, April 25. free.” Workshops and film screenings The festival will introduce the will be held online via Zoom. inaugural L.A. Get Down Festival Performances will be streamed Playwrights Group on April 16, online for free viewing at including playwrights Tahirih twitch.tv/greenwaycourttheatre. Moeller, Arianna Basco, Jasmine The festival will also feature Williams, Alex Alpharaoh and the first-ever “Drive-in Poetry Franky Gonzalez. The inaugural Showcase” on Sunday, April 11, group will work on new full- photo courtesy of JFLA at the Melrose Trading Post, 7850 length plays over the next year, The exhibit was kicked off with a Facebook Live conversation with Melrose Ave., on the campus of with readings to be presented dur- Mikoto Anzai’s daughter, Mikoto. Fairfax High School. Admission ing the 2022 festival. The group is is $10 per car. focused on advancing spoken photo by Neil Raja “After a year of the COVID-19 word and hip-hop theater through National Poetry Slam champion pandemic, social injustice the long-term cultivation of new protests and a tumultuous elec- work. Greenway Court Theatre Shihan Van Clief will serve as Virtual exhibit honors late artist tion, poetry has been a powerful producing director Tiffany Moon director of the “L.A. Get Down The Japan Foundation is hosting the virtual “Nobuo Anzai: Homage art form for healing and transfor- will serve as facilitator of the Festival.” to a Nomadic Storyteller” virtually through June 18. mation. U.S. Poet Laureate Joy group. The inaugural event will The new exhibit features his later paintings in a virtual setting, offering Harjo recently said in [an] inter- be streamed on twitch.tv. working at these intersections for a more global reach, three years after the foundation hosted the in-person view that a poetry surge isn’t new, “Greenway has lived at the some time, and we are thrilled to exhibition “Migrating Dreamscapes: Nobuo Anzai.” but a renaissance could be com- intersection of spoken word and be able to offer them a home The exhibit was kicked off with a Facebook live conversation on ing,” said Whitney Weston, co- theatre since its founding in 2000. where they can create new full- March 18 between the curators and the exhibition, Kio Griffith and founder and co-artistic director of We have been wanting to create a length plays in a cohort of like- Mikoto Anzai, Nobuo’s daughter, which delved into the works and life the Greenway Arts Alliance. formalized way to support the minded creators. of the late artist. “Greenway is thrilled to be pre- next generation of hip-hop theater The L.A. Get Down Festival is To view the gallery or recording of the conversation, or for informa- senting the fifth annual L.A. Get artists for some time now and presented with the support of an tion, visit jflalc.org. Down Festival in celebration of have used the pause of the pan- arts grant from the city of West National Poetry Month, and to demic to conceive and launch a Hollywood, and additional sup- once again have acclaimed and writers group dedicated to creat- port from the Los Angeles My friend.. this is your time National Poetry Slam Champion ing new plays utilizing hip-hop Department of Cultural Affairs Go for it ... just do it! Shihan Van Clief serve as festival and spoken word in their concep- and the Los Angeles County director,” added Pierson Blaetz, tion, their extrapolation and their Department of Arts and Culture. you are covered! estherleon.com Greenway Arts Alliance co- experimentation,” Moon said. For information, visit founder and co-artistic director. “These five artists have been twitch.tv/greenwaycourttheatre. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 17 April 1, 2021

Getty Museum signs cultural AJU looking for groups to fill campus American Jewish University announced that it has begun an pacts with Bulgaria, Jordan exploratory process to seek a The J. Paul Getty Museum strategic partner to make use of announced that it has signed bilat- underutilized portions of the Sunny eral agreements for cultural collab- and Isadore Familian Campus in oration with the Ministry of the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Culture of the Republic of Angeles. Bulgaria and the Jordanian The university’s board of direc- Ministry of Tourism and tors will consider a wide range of Antiquities. potential partners and models in These two new cultural agree- which the underutilized segments ments with Bulgaria and Jordan of the campus will be shared with a establish a general framework for strategic partner that aligns with cooperation on conservation pro- AJU in mission and values. jects, exhibitions, long-term loans, Comparable institutions will be photo courtesy of American Jewish University conferences, publications and considered as part of the process, AJU will consider comparable institutions, such as universities, schools other kinds of exchanges. Among including universities, schools and and nonprofits, to fill the underutilized segments of campus. their provisions, the two agree- nonprofit organizations. ments encourage the exchange of The parcel of land – located at that it is important to explore worked to provide new learning scientists and scholars in fields of 15600 Mulholland Drive – is in the whether we could better allocate opportunities for our students at the heart of Los Angeles near other resources to serve our mission, as Ziegler School of Rabbinic archaeology, art history, conserva- photo courtesy of the Getty Museum tion, cultural information technol- higher education institutions we continue to invest in our educa- Studies. With one of the largest The Lion Box from Pella will be on ogy and other areas of common including the University of tional programs and grow our digi- gifts the university has ever interest in research and training. display at the J. Paul Getty California, Los Angeles. tal capabilities. The AJU is at the received, we created the Maas The first major exhibitions Museum in 2025 as part of a new “Over the last eight decades, beginning of this exploration and Center for Jewish Journeys, which resulting from these new relation- cultural agreement with the American Jewish University has no decisions have been made,” champions those too-often relegat- ships will begin in 2023 with Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and evolved to meet the needs of the Herbst said. The review will not ed to the periphery of Jewish life,” “Thrace and the Classical World,” Antiquities. Jewish community. In that tradi- include the Brandeis-Bardin Herbst continued. drawn mostly from museums in tion, during the past year, the uni- Campus in Simi Valley, home of “Over the past year, we have Bulgaria, along with other interna- cial agreements to promote, pre- versity has made a range of impor- the renowned Brandeis Collegiate seen the profound and wide-rang- tional lenders, and in 2025 with serve and deepen the understand- tant strategic decisions to both nav- Institute and the much-loved Camp ing ways that AJU is uniquely posi- “Phoenicians, Philistines, and ing of archeological heritage in igate the pandemic and effectively Alonim. tioned to meet the needs of the 21st Canaanites: The Levant and the two regions of exceptional cultural position AJU for the future long “During this challenging year, century Jewish community. We Classical World,” which will high- importance. Agreements of this after this crisis recedes,” AJU AJU has made significant invest- look forward to continuing our light one of Jordan’s greatest cul- kind are critical to advancing col- President Dr. Jeffrey Herbst said. ments in new capabilities. We work to advance Jewish wisdom tural treasures, the Lion Box from laboration on research, excavation “As we look to a post-COVID launched B’Yachad/Together: and elevate Jewish life across Pella, a Bronze Age (around 1550 and exhibition of the world’s future, AJU envisions a range of Spirited by AJU, now a leading North America.” B.C.) wood box decorated with ancient artistic legacy,” Potts said. educational offerings that draw on digital platform for conversations Institutions interested in learning ivory inlays showing two lions, The Getty has previously online and in-person instruction at centered on Jewish wisdom. We more about this opportunity can intertwined cobras and other worked on conservation efforts in our Familian Campus in Los developed robust online learning contact Adrian Breitfeld, vice pres- Egyptian motifs. The object was Bulgaria and Jordan. In 2019 and Angeles and Brandeis-Bardin options for our Schools of ident for finance and administra- discovered during excavations in 2020, the Getty Foundation Campus in Simi Valley. Enterprise Management and Social tion, at [email protected]. Pella in 1984 led by Getty awarded Keeping It Modern “The Board of Directors believes Impact and Education, and have For information, visit ajus.edu. Museum’s Director, Timothy grants to support conservation Potts. efforts in Bulgaria for the The agreement with Jordan Buzludzha Monument, a includes the study, conservation, Brutalist, discus-shaped building and preservation of five of the Ayn designed by architect Georgi Ghazal statuettes, a group of extra- Stoilov in 1981 to commemorate ordinary Neolithic (around 7000- the 90th anniversary of the 6500 B.C.) sculptures discovered Bulgarian Socialist movement. at the archeological site of Ayn Recently, the Getty Conservation Ghazal in Jordan. After undergo- Institute and Getty Foundation ing conservation treatment by the provided conservation training Getty, the statuettes will go on dis- and additional forms of support play at the Getty Villa before for the protection of ancient returning to Jordan. mosaics in Jordan as part of the “We are delighted to have Mosaikon initiative. entered into these mutually benefi- For information, visit getty.edu.

photo courtesy of Martha Alf Foundation Alf, who died in 2019, was known for toilet paper roll paintings. Martha Alf honored with exhibit The Martha Alf Foundation Museum of Contemporary Art in announced its establishment to Los Angeles, Portland Art Museum, honor the legacy of the late Martha San Diego Museum of Art, Santa Alf, the nationally celebrated, Los Barbara Museum of Art and San Angeles-based artist best known Jose Museum of Art, as well as for toilet paper roll or “cylinder” numerous private collections. paintings and pastel drawings of Kohn Gallery in Los Angeles is pears. representing the Estate of Martha Alf, who died in 2019 after a Alf and opened an exhibition of her more than five-decade career, works on March 5. The show fea- earned her Master of Fine Arts at tures early landscapes, portraiture the University of California, Los and still life. Angeles, under the tutelage of “We are thrilled and honored to William Brice, Richard represent the works of Martha Alf Diebenkorn and Lee Mullican. Her in our gallery and in art fairs work was included in the 1975 around the world,” gallery owner Whitney Biennial and was repre- Michael Kohn said. “From the sented by Newspace Gallery in Los irreverence of Pop to the monolith Angeles for more than a decade, as of minimalism, Alf embodies well as Jan Baum Gallery. wide-ranging influences in an Alf has exhibited nationally and utterly emotive and beautiful man- her work is collected by major insti- ner, and this work is now ripe for tutions including the Metropolitan rediscovery.” Museum of Art, Los Angeles For information, visit marthaalf- County Museum of Art, the foundation.com. 18 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Getting LAUSD kids back in classroom This past year has been excep- tionally difficult for the students, families, teachers and staff of the Los Angeles Unified School District, and as your representative on the school board, I am excited that we will soon finally welcome students back into the classroom. COVID cases are declining, vaccines are being distributed and we’ve learned a lot about which precautions help keep kids and photo courtesy of BHUSD staff safe. We have also reached an Nathan Hanokaee won a gold key for “The Learning Boy” during the 2021 agreement with our teachers’ Scholastic Art and Writing awards. union to begin the recovery process from this crisis by safely reopening schools for in-person instruction in a hybrid model. BHHS students earn national We will begin reopening some elementary schools on April 12, with the remaining schools return- reading, writing scholarships ing the following week. Four Beverly Hills High School students were named national medalists Elementary students who would in the 2021 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards this year. like to return to campus will have The students advanced as regional gold medalists and automatically three hours of in-person instruc- photo courtesy of LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin’s office advanced to the national competitions. They were awarded scholarships tion Monday through Friday. LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin recently toured elementary school In addition, to ease the transi- ranging from $100 to $200. campuses to see preparations for the return of in-person instruction. The students were Nathan Hanokaee, who won a gold key for “The tion back to campus, we’re going Leaning Boy”; Jessica Chun, who won a gold key for “Untitled”; Danielle a step further by offering families Hollander, who won a silver key for “Kick-Off”; and Prince Abrahams, the options of on-campus child thereafter. To ensure the safest trict as large and diverse as L.A. who won a silver key for “The Juxtaposition of Black Identities.” care and extra enrichment activi- environment possible for every- Unified is especially complex, and For information, visit bhusd.org. ties. For those students who one returning to campus, the dis- won’t be perfect. But we will con- choose to continue learning trict has already invested more tinue to navigate challenges and remotely for the time being, than $120 million on new safety push forward, just like we did schools will provide three hours of measures, including upgrading when transitioning nearly live virtual instruction. air-filtration systems, procuring overnight to distance learning for The Broad to reopen in May Middle and high school students adequate stocks of PPE and disin- more than half a million teachers The Broad announced that the from the museum. All workshops will be able to return to campus on fecting supplies and adding extra and students, procuring more than art museum will be reopening in will be translated live into April 26. Students will learn in custodial staff. Every air filter on 200,000 devices and hotspots to May, and they will release specific Spanish. Registration is free. stable in-person cohorts, allowing every campus has been replaced give every student access to virtu- details about those preparations, Due to popular demand, they’ve them to preserve individual course with the equivalent of an N95 al classrooms and distributing including how and when to book also added new sessions for the loads and schedules this late in the mask. Masks and social distancing over 110 million meals and neces- tickets, at a later time. Broad’s free creative writing pro- year. protocols will be in place for stu- sities to the kids and families who In the meantime, the grams, Art+Story (third through I will continue pushing for the dents, staff and visitors at schools, rely on their school as part of the #TheBroadFromHome experi- eigth grades) and Art+Rhyme (9th fall semester to look as close to and schools will use outdoor social safety net over the past year. ences continue with virtual perfor- through 12th grades), at 9:30 a.m. normal as possible, as health con- learning environments where I deeply appreciate everyone mances, talks and art activities, as and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in ditions continue to improve. We appropriate to ensure safety. who has fought to keep our kids well as free upcoming programs April. Offered in English and are also actively planning summer I recently visited a few schools healthy and learning. We will con- for families. Spanish, Art+Story and enrichment opportunities for all across my district to see these pro- tinue to learn, adapt and overcome That includes Spring into the Art+Rhyme give students the families interested in participat- tocols and safety measures first- any obstacles that emerge because Broad: Virtual Art-Making opportunity to engage with the ing. hand, including West Hollywood our kids and families are counting Workshops. Families are invited Broad collection while developing Safety is, of course, our top pri- and Gardner elementary schools. on us. for free one-hour virtual work- critical and visual thinking skills. ority. All students and staff will be Campuses are ready and staff is shops during spring break through In each session, a facilitator pre- tested for COVID-19 prior to their prepared and eager to have stu- Nick Melvoin April 2. Ranging from dance to sents a guided virtual experience return to campus, and regular dents back at school. LAUSD Board of Education drawing, each workshop will be live from the museum's galleries. COVID testing will be provided The process of reopening a dis- Member, 4th District taught by experienced arts educa- Registration is free. tors from community organiza- For information and to register, tions and includes a live segment visit thebroad.org. KCCLA offering Korean classes The Korean Cultural Center in get an immediate evaluation of their Los Angeles is starting a new appropriate level. You may only semester of real-time online Korean register for one level and transfers language classes beginning on April between levels is not permitted. 13. Each class is strictly capped at 30 A total of nine levels are offered students to ensure the best-possible (Introductory Korean, Basic A and remote learning experience. The B, Intermediate A, B and C, and Spring 2021 classes will run every Advanced A). Registration is Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. required online at kccla.org/korean- The program is open to anyone languageprogram on a first-come, 18 or older who is interested in first-served basis. learning about Korean language The center is also offering a free and culture. online Korean Level Test at sejong- For information, call (323)936- hakdang.org/sjcu/leveltest/level- 3025 or visit kccla.org/koreanlan- guide.do. Test-takers will be able to guageprogram. Grammy Museum hosts career day The Grammy Museum has Chapters and other music industry announced that eight Grammy professionals will mentor aspiring Career Day events will take place musicians and music industry stu- on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from dents. Wednesday, April 7, through The series kicks off on April 7 Wednesday, May 26. with Title 9 Founder and CEO The education programs will be Carmen Murray and Title 9 co- hosted virtually via digital confer- CEO Michael Michel. See schedule encing. Grammy Career Day is a for additional events. nationwide education initiative, Middle and high school students presented by the museum focusing and teachers are invited to register on career mentorship for middle by visiting grammymuseum.form- and high school students. Members stack.com/forms/2021_career_day of the Recording Academy _reservation_form. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 19 April 1, 2021 Music Center launches new digital series In the spirit of community wellbeing and serving all Angelenos, Grand Park is launching a new, family-friendly digital series, Grand Park’s Refresh, Empower, Create Center, to advance a culture of health and equity in Los Angeles County, using recreational, educational and creative approaches to health. photo courtesy of IHHS Grand Park, powered by the Immaculate Heart High School AP Seminar students delivered virtual Music Center, will offer free inter- group multimedia presentations and coordinated Google Meet back- generational, abilities-inclusive and grounds to emphasize teamwork despite separation. language-diverse sessions through rec.grandparkla.org during April and May. Each Wednesday at noon, Grand Park’s REC Center will pre- miere a new 30-minute activity Immaculate Heart students including informational sessions, fitness classes, arts-based work- photo courtesy of the Tree Yoga Co-Op/The Music Center shops and community conversa- The Tree Yoga Cooperative will add yoga sessions in Spanish as part of excel despite pandemic tions. These efforts build upon The past year of online learning gle glitch,” van der Woude said. Grand Park’s existing year-round Grand Park’s REC Center. and distancing has been especially “In many ways, the effect was like yoga program, Lunch À La Park difficult for students, including watching an expert television news Yoga reTREAT, which transitioned “Grand Park’s REC Center is a demand, we hope Grand Park’s those at Immaculate Heart High cast from New York City, to virtual classes on Facebook in nexus of community, resources and REC Center offers them an anec- and Middle schools. Students have Washington D.C. and Los Angeles March 2020 due to the pandemic. empowerment designed to help dote to the daily routine and a path been required to keep up with reg- at once.” For the new REC programs, Angelenos focus on taking time for toward a more positive outlook.” ular classwork and learn to use To further emphasize each Grand Park is partnering with the their personal wellbeing and mental “With Grand Park’s REC Center, new digital tools to complete team’s uniformity and commit- Los Angeles Department of Aging, health. While the program is multi- we have expanded our efforts by assignments. ment to professionalism, the stu- The Tree Yoga Cooperative, South generational, a new low-impact offering the program in multiple Under the direction of teacher dents coordinated their Google Coast Chinese Cultural Center and yoga session will also be appropri- languages,” said Julia Diamond, Marc van der Woude, Immaculate Meet backgrounds. Pan America Chinese Dance ate for older adults, whom we know Grand Park director. “We are Heart High School AP Seminar “Though COVID-19 has Alliance, among others, to highlight have been particularly isolated due thrilled to expand on our many part- students recently showcased their brought out the toughest condi- the work by Los Angeles communi- to COVID,” said Rachel S. Moore, nerships with community groups mastery of course skills and virtual tions most of us have likely ever ty organizations and government president and CEO of the Music and municipal agencies to bring the technology as they completed the faced, it hasn’t made a dent in the agencies that provide services for all Center. “As we all continue to benefits of the arts, wellness and first of two performance tasks, courage, determination and ongo- Angelenos that are especially criti- address the impact of the pandemic self-care to more Angelenos, for which have replaced the traditional ing growth of our AP Seminar stu- cal during the pandemic. Given on our lives, we felt it was impor- now in a virtual way, and, hopefully exam for the specialized course. dents,” van der Woude added. COVID-19 restrictions and Grand tant to enrich the social experience in person, when we can safely The performance tasks test “Despite the pandemic, their AP Park’s commitment to keeping by offering accessible program- enjoy the park’s beautiful spaces research and writing skills on com- Capstone skills and flexibility are artists and the public safe from com- ming that is arts-based, communal again.” plex subjects, requiring students to tools they will carry with them into munity transmission, all program- or fitness oriented. Whether people For information and the full list develop positions and make pre- a brighter future.” ming is pre-recorded; no events will pencil us in on their calendars for of programming, visit musiccen- sentations that also gauge speaking AP Seminar is the first of two take place in Grand Park. the weekly premieres or watch on ter.org. ability. courses in the AP Capstone For this Performance Task, the Diploma Program, which offers students faced an additional chal- high school students a distinction lenge – working and presenting in above even regular AP exams. By groups despite being separated due completing AP Seminar and AP to the pandemic and working with Research, students can earn the AP laptops. The IHHS students used Capstone diploma, demonstrating their new online skills developed exceptional research, analytical during distance learning to suc- and public speaking ability. ceed. Immaculate Heart has offered the “They completed their presenta- AP Capstone program since fall tions simultaneously, in real time, 2016, when it became one of 600 in teams from several different high schools worldwide invited to locations, all while coordinating offer the new curriculum. the smooth transition of slides, Immaculate Heart High and handing off from one speaker to Middle schools are located at 5515 another and emphasizing the con- Franklin Ave. For information, tent of their research without a sin- visit immaculateheart.org.

photo courtesy of BHUSD “Mind Games” and “Reflections” were selected by U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu during the annual Congressional Art Competition. BHHS artists honored by Congress Two Beverly Hills High School Students received awards last month in the Congressional Art Competition hosted annually by U.S. Rep Ted Lieu (D-Torrance). Salome Beridze received a second place honor for “Mind Games” from a class taught by Michael Federman. Josephine Cosomosse received honorable mention for “Reflections” from a class taught by Melony Bronder. For information, visit bhusd.org. 20 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

HolocaustHolocaust Museum LA is Museumseek- education techniques LA and seeks connect- docents ing those who enjoy working with ing with others who are passionate people, especially middle and high about history, education and cul- school students, and those who ture. have a passion for history and edu- Training will take place on cation, believe the Holocaust Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting should never be forgotten and want April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All to make a difference from home, to sessions must be attended in full. serve as virtual docents. Docents must be comfortable work- Primary roles for the job include ing with Zoom and PowerPoint. photo courtesy of the Holocaust Museum LA helping lead virtual tours of the Capacity is limited. Virtual docents will be required to attend training sessions, Tuesdays photo courtesy of Rele Gallery museum galleries for students, edu- Applications are due April 10 cating on Holocaust history, engag- and can be filled out at and Thursdays, starting April 27. “Life After Life” explores the idea of human mortality and the afterlife. ing students while utilizing primary forms.gle/WHnQ5S2wptkr1dvD8. sources, oral history and gallery For information, visit holocaustmuseumla.org. Rele Gallery hosts debut CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD exhibition by Nigerian artist Rele Gallery, Los Angeles is ment of life, death and the indeter- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE presenting “Life After Life,” the minate chasm that separates them. debut solo exhibition by emerging Perhaps most striking in “Life contemporary Nigerian artist After Life” are the varying Ameh Egwuh, from April 10 to arrangements of the human fig- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission May 8. ures, demonstrating the impossi- will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: Drawing its title from psychia- bility of trapping the experience of trist Raymond Moody’s 1975 book the afterlife into a singular moment LOCATIONS: Citywide West Hollywood, California “Life After Life,” the exhibition or process. explores the idea of human mortal- Presented as a two-part medita- ity and the afterlife, presenting tion on death and the afterlife over REQUEST: Zone text amendment to codify zoning interpretation death as a liminal and transmuta- the course of two exhibitions 20-0001, modifying driveway width standards, city- tive process of movement between across different cultures, the works wide, West Hollywood, California. worlds, a performative threshold featured in this exhibition explore between disparate but closely con- the inevitable and transcultural nected ways of being. reality of an end to the passage of PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required per- As a series, the nine paintings in life. Challenging images of death mits. “Life After Life” share similar as cold, skeletal, frightening forms monochromatic, geometric back- often met with foreboding, the grounds. The works are brightly artist offers a different reality APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood colored, dream-like spaces popu- through his paintings. The abyssal lated with balloons, birds and unknown, here, becomes genera- TIME/PLACE Teleconference Meeting clocks, almost dancing around the tive, meditative and calm. In “Life human body as its primary sub- After Life,” Egwuh invites the OF HEARING: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. ject. viewer into intimate dialogue on Given the local, state and nation state of emergency, As composite images with dif- mortality and transcendence as a this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with ferent arrangements of symbols way to understand and to improve detailed instructions for participation included on the that suggest ascension, rebirth and current realities faced by humans the passage of time, the exhibition throughout the world. posted agenda). investigates the complex entangle- For information, visit rele.co. ZONES: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL Categorically exempt from the provisions of the STATUS: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for Exemption).

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STATE OF EMERGENCY, CITY Happy Easter HALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. The staff reportwill be available on Thurs- day, April 8, 2021 on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Of- fice of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AND WOULD LIKE A MAILED COPY OF THE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT, OR YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION regarding this item, contact Rachel Dimond, AICP, Acting Long Range Planning Manager in the Planning & Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected]

Melissa Crowder, Acting City Clerk

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: 621 N. KINGS ROAD, photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood West Hollywood, California The closure of Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood will allow people to better patronize West Hollywood businesses on weekends. REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a parcel map to subdivide a four-unit residential building into a common Robertson closure set to begin in weeks interest development. From page 1 and six – maybe seven – booths. It’s Resident Midge Barnett called interaction in the past, Delgado PERMIT(S): Subdivision Permit, and any going to be very small,” Worden the whole situation “frustrating.” said. He said that they will have other required permits. said. “This is the city trying to sup- “I don’t know how many times even more space to do so when the port our business community in I’ve said the same thing to city improvements to West Hollywood APPLICANT(S): Hayk Mortirosian providing space for them to expand council members and they’ve just Park open this fall and extend the outward.” come up with more and more of pedestrian area. With the pilot program just a these plans that just impede our “It really is about making it a TIME/PLACE Teleconference Meeting few weeks away from its launch, neighborhood,” she said. safer pedestrian experience,” he OF HEARING: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Manny Rodriguez, West West Hollywood Assistant City said. “When it opens up, it will Hollywood West Neighborhood Manager Oscar Delgado assured add to the ambience of this clo- 6:30 p.m. Association vice president, said the residents they “are doing every- sure.” Given the local, state and na- he had “never seen anything like” thing to mitigate the impacts” to The two-week soft opening will tion state of emergency, this the city’s implementation of the their neighborhoods. allow staff to evaluate who and how meeting will be a teleconfer- plan. “You have our word that we will many people show up and the types “This was done really from an stay on top of it – we always of programming that the public is enced meeting (with detailed empty page,” he said. “There was have,” he said. “Our goal is not to interested in, according to Paolo instructions for participation in- no outreach to residents. There was negatively impact the residential Kespradit, the city’s management cluded on the posted agenda). no outreach to businesses. There community that we value so specialist, who added there will be was no traffic plan. There was no much.” security and parking attendants on traffic study. There was no budget The ultimate goal is to spread site. ZONES: R3B (Residential, Multi-Family to speak of. There were no logistics people out on a street that has had He said that the city has already Medium Density) considered.” issues with pedestrian and vehicle made some changes to the plan to alleviate business and resident concerns, saying that they’ve moved ENVIRONMENTAL the closure up to El Tovar Place STATUS: Categorically exempt from Cali- Stabbing raises concerns during the day on Sunday, so peo- fornia Environmental Quality Act ple can access businesses like Anawalt with their vehicles during (CEQA) Regulations pursuant among neighbors the weekend. to Section §15332 (Infill Devel- From page 1 “We wanted to be really sensitive opment Projects) to ensure that customers could neighborhood. Some claim there or engage in any level of criminal access these areas and patronize has been an increase in the num- behavior. Maintaining peace, these businesses,” Kespradit said, ber of unhoused individuals in safety and order is the utmost pri- adding that the closures were DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STATE the area and they are worried ority. Please continue to be vigi- designed to help businesses. OF EMERGENCY, CITY HALL IS CURRENTLY about crimes. lant.” “Obviously for Anawalt, they have “This is very concerning. It’s Greg Martayan, director of larger types of items [for sale], so CLOSED. The staff report will be available on unacceptable,” said a Maryland public safety for Koretz, also that way [customers] can access Thursday, April 8, 2021 on-line at www.weho.org Drive resident who wished to tried to allay fears in the commu- that parking lot area.” remain anonymous. “It’s outra- nity. He said he was in frequent Despite the plan, residents ques- IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be geous. A lot of us don’t know contact with the LAPD during tioned its necessity and said that it what happened and still don’t the investigation and had spoken will impact the neighborhood. limited to raising only those issues you or someone know.” to neighbors at the scene shortly “It just concerns me that we’re else raised at the Public Hearing described in this no- Capt. Shannon Paulson, with after the murder. clogging up our city, impacting tice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the the Wilshire Division, said previ- Martayan said the councilman traffic flows, parking, impacting West Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Plan- ously that an encampment asked for more police patrols in businesses,” resident Bob around a Metro subway con- the area and the LAPD granted DeCastro said. “I’m just con- ning & Development Services Department at, or prior struction site near San Vicente the request. Martayan also said it cerned why we’re not using other to, the Public Hearing. and Wilshire boulevards was had yet to be determined where space.” recently removed. Police did not the victim came from prior to the Barnett said that there already is make a connection between the murder and it is not known how noise from restaurants on week- If you require special assistance to participate in this suspect and encampments or long he had been in the area. ends, as well as people who ignore meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you other unhoused individuals in He added that the council parking restrictions and park in the must call, or submit your request in writing to the Of- the area, but Kinchla said the office will continue to work with surrounding neighborhood regard- fice of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 suspect appears to have been the LAPD and other city agen- less. homeless. cies to ensure the needs of resi- “When you have hundreds of hours prior to the meeting. The LAPD’s Media Relations dents are met. people that will be coming here Division confirmed that officers “I was speaking to people all Saturday night, Saturday day, ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to partici- had been in contact with the sus- day and shooting emails back they’re going to be parking and pect in the neighborhood two and forth to folks. I want to blocking our streets,” she said. pate in said Public Hearing to express their opinion in hours prior to the stabbing but assure people that we take this “This is going to be a nightmare.” this matter. were unable to arrest or detain incredibly seriously,” Martayan “It will cause nothing but incon- him because, at that time, they said. “We will be working with venience and continue to add to the IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AND couldn’t verify a crime had the LAPD and the departments of decline to our quality of life for the occurred and he didn’t appear to Building and Safety, Street people who actually live here,” WOULD LIKE A MAILED COPY OF THE AGENDA be a danger to himself or others. Services, Sanitation and the Norma Triangle resident Bobbie AND STAFF REPORT, OR YOU NEED FURTHER Los Angeles City Councilman LADOT to facilitate solutions to Edrick said. “We pay taxes, we live INFORMATION regarding this item, contact Gurdeep Paul Koretz, 5th District, called these problems throughout the here, it’s our neighborhood.” the homicide tragic and said he district.” Kespradit said that the pilot pro- Kaur, Assistant Planner in the Planning & Develop- supports efforts to preserve pub- Martayan said he planned to gram requires them to go back to ment Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via lic safety. canvass the neighborhood where the City Council after three months email at: [email protected] “My thoughts and prayers are the murder occurred with LAPD and that it will incorporate neigh- with the victim’s family and officers today to speak with resi- bors’ concerns – along with busi- friends during this very devastat- dents and offer further assurance. ness concerns and evaluation of the Melissa Crowder, Acting City Clerk ing time,” Koretz said in a state- “We want people to know that program – into that report. ment. “The Los Angeles Police this is very important to us,” he “We’ll be able to combine some $" ! ! - Department continues to have added. “My being on the ground of the notes we have from this my complete support for full there is about providing support meeting, as well as all our other . enforcement in the region. That and letting people know we are meetings, to evaluate the program !! " : 323-848-6826. includes for those who trespass there for them.” to council,” he said. 22 April 1, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

Instead, Shyne suggested some- “I would want to make sure we’re thing like “an hour’s worth of pro- not competing with any kind of dig- Pride in WeHo to be primarily virtual this year gramming,” because “I think we’re ital event that we do … and to also From page 1 all truly just sick of watching things differentiate ourselves, because this online.” is really the birth of WeHo Pride in nected through citywide branding. D’Amico agreed, saying he its digital form,” Shyne said. “It would be up to the business couldn’t “really see that there’s Shyne also proposed that the how they want to leverage Pride for eight hours of content, or 20 hours budget suggested by the chamber, their business,” said Genevieve of content or 40 hours or 80 hours.” which ranged from $185,000 to Morrill, president and CEO of the “I think the digital opportunity is $325,000, was too much, and she West Hollywood Chamber of worthwhile, because we can push asked that it be pared down before Commerce, which the council that out, but I am just not sure that it comes back before the full coun- appointed in December to help city curating 20 hours or more is a good cil on April 19. staff and commissions develop a use of our efforts,” D’Amico said. “For me, it’s going to be really plan for Pride. It’s also important to consider important to scale this budget down Abby Borden, director of event what Christopher Street West, a lot, because this is not in our bud- and design for consulting firm which announced last year that it get at all, given the economic JJLA, which is assisting the cham- would no longer host LA Pride in downturn,” Shyne said. ber with the plan for Pride, said West Hollywood, is planning for The Pride Subcommittee will they’re planning a “press blitz” on Pride this year, Shyne said. She likely reconvene after this year’s May 22, which is Harvey Milk Day, added that CSW’s virtual event is Pride month to begin to “discuss with information for the public and planned for June 11-13, and West how to move forward with planning businesses that want to participate. Hollywood does not want to offer a for 2022,” D’Amico said. The council members suggested conflicting event, as people might “I think we’ll have a lot of the digital program should be some- want to attend both. lessons learned,” D’Amico added. thing relatively short. The chamber photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood suggested three potential plans for Councilman John D’Amico, shown during the 2019 Pride celebration, Pride that would produce between serves on the City Council’s Pride Subcommittee. 20 and 80 hours of virtual content. Protesters’ charges dismissed by judge From page 1 city a favor in calling the “dread- Beverly Hills spokesman Keith repealed a couple of weeks [after fully, inartfully drafted piece of Sterling said while Windham the initial ordinance was enacted], legislation” unconstitutional, threw out the charges that were would have satisfied the require- thereby preventing a trial. filed under the urgency ordinance ments,” Friedman said. “We chose to save everybody, last year, the city now has a per- Douglas said he does not including the city of Beverly manent ordinance in place. believe the city will appeal the Hills, a lot of money, a lot of time, “The city’s permanent ordi- ruling, as “effort it would’ve a lot of stress by getting this thing nance, which regulates nighttime involved to already take it this far photo courtesy of the L.A. LGBT Center thrown out at the earliest opportu- demonstrations in residential is completely disproportionate to Los Angeles LGBT Center Social Networking Groups Coordinator Caín nity,” Douglas said. areas and has been in effect since whatever offenses they fantasize Andrade said online gatherings are likely to continue past the end of the Douglas said the ordinance, last fall, does not require silence, were committed,” and he defend- pandemic. which required groups of 10 or and we believe that it meets the ed the protesters for taking a stand more people in residential areas at constitutional requirements of the on civil rights. night to be silent, would not have decision by Judge Windham,” “I have represented many peo- produced a conviction even if the Sterling said. ple protesting many things over cases had gone to trial. Mayor Lester Friedman said the years, and this group is partic- LGBT Center groups grow online “This ordinance was truly the decision on whether the city ularly distinctive because of how extreme,” Douglas said. “It said will appeal Windham’s ruling will committed and thoughtful and When Lauren Flans agreed to “Some people’s neurodiversity, that you had to be silent – not be left up to the city’s prosecutors. intentional as they are,” Douglas become co-facilitator of the Los mental health and mobility chal- quiet, silent. If one person had Outside of the Los Angeles said. “That is, they are trying to Angeles LGBT Center’s popular lenges have prevented them from coughed, if one person said to District Attorney’s Office, the city affect change and they have a HerStories social networking attending a group physically. Now, another person ‘what time is it,’ contracts with private law firms method to do it. These people are group, she never expected one of they say, ‘Oh my God, I’m so glad that’s a violation of the ordinance.” such as Dapeer, Rosenblit and the hope of America. It’s people the participants to be videoconfer- these groups are available online In his decision, Windham said Litvak to act as a city attorney’s like this that move forward jus- encing from France. because now I can come.’ So, we’re the city’s ordinance conflicted office. tice. We lionize civil rights pro- When the COVID-19 pandemic definitely going to keep the virtual with the First Amendment rights “The ordinance that was ruled testers once it becomes history, 20 prevented in-person meetings from components even after we are able of protest and speech. upon was an emergency ordi- years later, 50 years later. When being held at the Center’s Village at to meet in person again.” “Requiring silence among nance of a very short duration. It those leaders die, we treat them as Ed Gould Plaza, the group, geared Before the global health crisis groups greater than 10 substan- was changed and based on what heroes. We have to recognize that for LBTQ women who seek great emerged, Andrade explained, the tially burdens their … speech. the judge did say during the hear- those heroes are among us now conversation, began meeting facilitators created a safe and brave Ordinary speech is a protected ing, it appears that the ordinance and the people who were arrested online, and word spread – around space for all of our participants. activity,” he wrote. we had replacing it, which we are those people, those heroes.” the country and the world. During the pandemic, they’ve “We just had no idea it would worked to recreate that space take off and continue. We have peo- online. ple from Arizona and Texas, and we Flans has found the computer have this amazing woman who screen to be less of a barrier than Controller reports illegal dumping up 450% wakes up at 4 a.m. in France to expected when it comes to interper- Los Angeles City Controller Ron board shows downtown, East L.A., increasing from nearly 9,200 tons attend the group,” Flans said. “It’s sonal connections. Galperin on March 24 reported ille- South L.A., the East San Fernando in 2016 to 14,500 tons through the also been good for people who are “It still feels intimate. It still feels gal dumping of trash, debris and Valley and Watts to the harbor had first eight months of 2020. The city in Southern California and cannot like you’re connecting with peo- hazardous items in public areas has the most illegal dumping cleanup is cleaning up more trash each year, leave their homes. It’s been incred- ple,” she said. “All of the things that jumped 450% from 2016 to 2020, requests over the past four years. but not deterring people from ible to open up the access.” I was initially scared about moving with some areas seeing 500% to “Public spaces meant to be used dumping it. As the pandemic took hold last to virtual have not impeded us at 600% increases. by everyone are being abused by too Galperin recommended address- year, all of the center’s Social all. If anything, it’s really helped us In his report, “Piling Up: many,” Galperin said. “Businesses ing the root causes of illegal dump- Networking Groups quickly trans- become closer. People also attend Addressing L.A.’s Illegal Dumping and individuals are illegally dumping and doing more to enforce the ferred over to the virtual platform more regularly. We now have a Problem,” Galperin revealed that ing thousands of tons of trash, law. He also wants to increase the including 30+Lesbian Chat, good group of people who attend the city’s Bureau of Sanitation, debris and hazardous waste on our number of illegal dumping cleanup Transgender Perceptions, Bi- almost every single week.” known as LASAN, is working sidewalks and streets, lessening the crews to boost cleanup capacity, osphere, MasQ, Coming Out For information, visit lalgbtcen- harder than ever, yet having trouble quality of life nearby. The city needs reorganize LASAN’s enforcement groups, Village Readers and the ter.org/groups keeping up with the ever-increasing to do more to prevent neighbor- and investigations unit and expand Spanish-language ¡Hablémos! and amount of waste dumped on L.A. hoods, especially historically disad- the illegal dumping surveillance Familias Latinx Entrelazadas, or sidewalks, streets and alleyways, vantaged neighborhoods, from camera program and establish a FLEX. Answers From Page 23 making it unsafe for pedestrians, becoming dumpsites for scofflaws working group to coordinate illegal The expanded virtual reach has cyclists, drivers and all residents in who either don’t know or refuse to dumping enforcement. let LGBTQ people feel connected impacted neighborhoods. He called obey our illegal dumping laws. This The city should also raise fines across the miles. Before the pan- for urgent action to eliminate illegal is an issue of equity as much as it is for those caught dumping illegally demic, the Social Networking dumping and hold responsible of health and safety.” and boost oversight of commercial Groups had a monthly total of those accountable for the harm it As illegal dumping cleanup trash customers and construction approximately 250 participants. causes local communities. requests have climbed, the city has projects, and it should create a pub- The attendance number has grown Accompanying the report is an put more resources into LASAN’s lic awareness campaign to address steadily to more than 400. interactive illegal dumping dash- cleanup efforts to eliminate urban illegal dumping issues and high- “People have managed to find board mapping the location of illegal blight. Yet, not only have illegal light free and low-cost trash dispos- and join our groups even if there are dumping cleanup requests and track- dumping cleanup requests spiked, al services, Galperin said. many hours in between their time ing the numbers month by month but the amount of solid waste For information, visit lacon- zone,” Social Networking Groups over the past four years. The dash- picked up by LASAN has piled up, troller.com/illegaldumping. Coordinator Caín Andrade said. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 23 April 1, 2021 Classified Advertising email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY COMPUTER HARDWARE INCOME TAX UPHOLSTERY WEBSITE DESIGN ALL YEAR ALAKAZAM TThehe INCOME TAX UPHOLSTERY & DRAPERY

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