Billboard Plan Shows Evolving Sunset Strip Metro Discovers More Fossils
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WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • LAUSD weighs in on charter school Sunny with regulations • pg. 5 temps in the low 80s Volume 27 No. 16 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities April 20, 2017 Metro discovers more n BillboardWeHo proposal planwould shows evolving Sunset Strip update policy to allow n for more billboards fossilsStation at Wilshire along and La Purple Brea becomes Line hot spot mately 20 inches long. “It is surprising to most people Large billboards and signs – Metro discovered an ancient that camels were once native to along with historic clubs, hotels, camel bone on April 12, and a pro- Southern California,” said Dr. boutiques, restaurants and routine boscidean (mastodon or mammoth) Ashley Leger, paleontological field visits from celebrities that would bone on April 13 at the Wilshire director for Cogstone, a firm spe- shut most other cities down for and La Brea Purple Line subway cializing in paleontology, archaeol- weeks at a time – have been cru- station, according to Metro ogy and history. “Camel bones are cial to the identity of the Sunset spokesman Dave Sotero. quite rare in the fossil record of our Strip. Bright lights and advertise- The first fossil is a radioulna – a area. We are very excited about ments have been part of what has combination of forearm bones what we might discover next in this kept the flow of actors, comedi- between the wrist and elbow – fossil-rich area.” ans, artists, writers, athletes, musi- courtesy of Visit West Hollywood from an extinct camel named The Ice Age camel fossil is cians of every genre, and count- Camelops hesternus. These bones slightly different than modern less tourists coming from all over Unlike San Francisco with its Golden Gate Bridge, New York’s skyline, gave the ancient camel added sup- dromedary camels. Camelops hes- the world to the 1.6-mile road that Chicago’s “Bean” or the St. Louis Arch, West Hollywood seemingly has no port to displace its body weight ternus had longer limbs, knobbier has become a timeless entertain- singular photo spot. Visit West Hollywood uses this image to showcase over its front and hind legs. The knees, and a larger head. Camels ment destination. the view in West Hollywood, dominated by bright advertisements. Pleistocene era fossil is approxi- Now, with industries evolving See Ice Age page 25 and technology advancing, the Sunset Strip. development and significant city of West Hollywood is begin- The policy would specifically facade remodels, as well as add ning the process of updating its encourage creativity, new technol- regulations for a limited number signage policy to see how bill- ogy, public art and urban design of digital billboards and update boards will continue to fit into the benefits for off-site signage pro- modifications for existing bill- formula. Residents are invited to posals, with the goal of continuing boards. Under the existing propos- review and comment on a pro- to attract visitors to the Sunset al, the limit of new sign faces posed policy that will help guide Strip. It would allow for a limited would be no more than 18 over the City Hall in regulating the bill- number of potential new bill- boards and signage along the boards to be integrated into new See billboards page 25 n KoretzAdvocates say wants elephant the L.A. Zoo to ‘free Billy’ should move to sanctuary courtesy of Metro One of the fossils is most likely a femur or thigh bone of an Ice Age The future home of Billy the ele- mastodon or mammoth. phant is uncertain after Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz on Tuesday announced he wants Billy moved from the Los Angeles Zoo to a sanctuary. Beverly Hills’ Measure E Billy is one of three pachyderms in the Los Angeles Zoo’s 6.5-acre “Elephants of Asia” habitat, which opened in 2010 at a cost of $42 mil- has room for improvement lion. According to the zoo’s web- n al obligation bonds for upgrades site, the elephant habitat was Audit praises school to school facilities. State law designed to give visitors a greater district’s efficiency, but is requires a yearly audit to verify appreciation of Asian elephants and critical of documentation that funds from the bonds were the challenges they face in the wild, appropriately spent on facility “including their shrinking natural photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo upgrades. habitat.” Among the reasons for which Koretz said a lack of natural Billy the elephant is shown in the zoo’s “Elephants of Asia” exhibit. The The Beverly Hills Unified the audit praised the district was space is exactly the problem for city council will consider a motion by Councilman Paul Koretz calling for School District received a mixed its ability to use other revenue Billy, who is confined to a portion Billy to be moved to a sanctuary. report in an independent perfor- of the habitat because he must be sources to stretch the value of its mance audit of its 2015-2016 separated from the other two history of supporting animal wel- move Billy to a sanctuary on Measure E funds. The audit also female elephants, Tina and Jewel, fare causes and is chair of the Los Wednesday. The motion, which Measure E fund allocation. confirmed that all bond proceeds because they are in their 50s and are Angeles City Council’s Personnel contains a provision to create an The audit, prepared by Moss spent during the 2015-2016 fiscal past reproductive age. Billy, a 32- and Animal Welfare Committee. animal welfare oversight commit- Adams LLP, covered Measure E- year were used on eligible pro- year-old male elephant, can present He said with only 3.6 acres of tee to advise city officials on animal related work from July 1, 2015 to jects. a danger to the older females, L.A. roaming space, the elephant habitat care at the zoo, was forwarded to June 30, 2016. Measure E, But it was also critical of the Zoo curator of mammals Josh Sisk is not large enough for Billy, who the council’s Arts, Parks, and River approved by Beverly Hills voters district for not being able to pro- said. came to the zoo 28 years ago. in 2008, allows the district to vide documentation to show that Koretz, 5th District, has a long Koretz introduced the motion to See Billy page 26 issue up to $334 million in gener- See Beverly Hills page 26 Hi, I’m Jeffrey and this is my sachsandthecity.com Just Listed! dog Buddha. jeffreysachs.com When you see us walking in the neighborhood, say hello. 310.777.6361 We’d love to meet you. OPEN SUN. 2-5 Specializing in the mid-city neighborhoods of 460 N. 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Chief curator Joe rary beads and collectibles, free jewel- ative visionary Segal will moderate the discussion ry-making demonstrations and more. trained in music on creating art in times of “alterna- Admission is $5. 4117 Overland Ave. composition, singing, drumming and tive truths.” It is the second install- Email [email protected], or dance who has developed an original ment of the museum’s discussion visit beadsocietyla.org. multimedia program based on ancient series on how the past gives meaning to the present. 5741 Buckingham Korean shamanism. General admission Parkway, Ste. E, Culver City. is $20. 631 W. Second St. (213)237- 2800, redcat.org. (310)216-1600, wendemuseum.org. SpiritedFamilies are invited Away to a screening of “Spirited Away” on Sunday, April 23 at 11 a.m. at the Hammer Museum. Odd Nights at The film by Studio Ghibli and director Auto History Hayao Miyazaki tells the story of Learn about “Pasadena and the Chihiro, a courageous young girl who Automobile” during a free discussion “OddThe Nights Autry at the Autry” returns on Wednesday, uses her wits to escape a strange world on Friday, April 21 from 6 to 11 p.m. at April 26 of spirits. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. at 7 p.m. the Autry Museum of the American (310)443-7000, hammer.ucla.edu. at the Petersen West. Phillip Dane’s event features A u t o m o t i v e craft workers, designers and artisanal Museum. The food vendors, including 18 gourmet museum’s chief food trucks, as well as a bar and Walk With Beverly curator Leslie music. Admission is $5. 4700 Kendall will dis- Western Heritage Way. (323)383- HillsJoin Beverly Mayor Hills Mayor Lili Bosse cuss the history 9799, theoddmarket.com/autry. for a “#BHHealthyCity” walk on of Pasadena and ways the automobile Monday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. helped shape the city. 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