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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 billboards 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

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for contemporary arts, presents a performance by com- Wende Museum BeadThe Bead SocietyBazaar is holding its “Bead poser and per- Art Discussion Bazaar” on Sunday, April 23 from 10 Enjoy an interactive conversation a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans former Dohee Lee with filmmaker Bill Ferehawk and Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. on Wednesday, writer Katya Tylevich on Thursday, The event features wearable art, cus- April 26 at 8:30 April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the tom jewelry, antique and contempo- p.m. Lee is a cre- Wende Museum. 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 The“Odd 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. RSVP request- Everyone is welcome; walkers will ed for the event; refreshments will be Building the Wall depart from the Crescent Drive side of served. 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Fountain Theatre presents an exten- Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. (323)930-2277, petersen.org. sion of “Building the Wall,” the latest Rexford Drive. (310)281-1013, bever- play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony lyhills.org/living/walkwiththemayor. Award-winning playwright Robert Beverly Hills Schenkkan, run- Friday, ning from photo by Michael Davis Korean Cultural Culture Center Los Angeles Day Chamber Legal April 21 through is holding its “Korean Culture Day” Sunday, June 18. Legendary performer Carol Channing will be honored at the Professional celebration on Wednesday, April 26 LuncheonJoin the Beverly Hills Chamber of The production is Dancers Society’s (PDS) annual Gypsy Awards Luncheon on Sunday, at 7 p.m. The event includes an Commerce for a “Legal Lunch and the first in a series April 23 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Additionally, choreographers Mandy evening tour for people who can’t Learn” event on Thursday, April 27 being held at the- Moore, Karen Willes and Natalie Willes will receive PDS Choreography visit the center during regular hours. from noon to 1:15 p.m. The chamber, aters throughout the United States as Awards for their contributions to dance, and producer Lee Hale will Guests will enjoy a discussion on in partnership with the Beverly Hills part of the “National New Play receive the special Dance Legacy Award. 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West Hollywood knows how to throw a party n of violations, hosts could receive a town, or they have a new movie on City Hall enhances its warning or be penalized up to $5,000 marriage equality. They’re not going special events planning for citations. to submit something six months in Staff also recommended a com- advance, they didn’t know that this prehensive event review and data opportunity was going to arise.” collection process for operations The city council agreed to create a In an effort to ensure that West from beginning to post-event analy- sub-committee with Heilman and Hollywood remains one of the most sis. The review will include data such Horvath to address the aspects that desirable locations to host special as total attendance, staff hours, vol- could be too much of a burden for events, the city council on Monday unteer hours and cost aspects, among smaller organizations as well as the approved new regulations for per- other statistics. The process will pro- data collection recommendation. The mits, event selection and applica- vide bi-annual reporting of standard- sub-committee will return to the full tions. The council also created a sub- ized data, assessments and recom- council with a report at a later date. photo by Gregory Cornfield committee to address proposed regu- mendations. However, members of The city council unanimously Residents and Elton John fans flooded the streets last year when the lations for smaller scale companies the city council worried it would be approved the new regulations for the or nonprofit organizations. too “onerous” and “overly bureau- fee structure and event classifica- rock star surprised West Hollywood with a pop-up concert, one of many The city’s existing regulations cratic” for events hosted by organizations. special event that City Hall staff worked on in 2016. ensure basic health, safety and com- tions with smaller staff or smaller munity welfare standards are met, budgets. but the new ordinance will standard- “If this said ‘Business Event ize fees and help the city collect more Policy Recommendation,’ I would be data about each event hosted in West supportive,” said Councilwoman Hollywood. The ordinance is aimed Lindsey Horvath. “I have very strong at retaining the “cultural vibrancy concerns about the small nonprofit and economic benefit” with more organizations who do grassroots robust, scalable policies and systems organizing and activism. A lot of the that will help city staff and special language in here is reflective of the event hosts operate more efficiently. vision of a business. But in the data Currently, the permit process is the collection reporting, I didn’t see any- primary means for regulating events thing about achieving a mission or held by city businesses and large- things like that that would be more in scale events that take place in the city. line with grassroots organizing and The new event policy clarifies the activism. I think that’s been core to types of activities that are included in who we are as a community.” the city’s code as well as the defini- Horvath said most of her interac- tion of major and minor special tions with the city and special events events. Larger events in “Class A” have largely been with those kinds of include L.A. Pride, the Halloween small grassroots events. Carnaval and Elton John’s Oscar “I think this new process will be Party, while sidewalk sales or art very onerous and difficult for people gallery openings would be in “Class to keep up with,” she said. “I think it C.” will discourage rising nonprofits, The new ordinance standardizes those kinds of grassroots groups the fee structure to reflect the impact from doing the kinds of events that of the event processes. The fee for they’re used to doing in the commu- events that will have low or no nity.” impact decreased from $200 to $25 Mayor Pro Tempore John to help facilitate a business’ ability to Heilman added that conducting calls promote their primary product line, for events every six months rather according to the staff report. than the existing open application Medium and high impact event process does not make sense to him. fees for major and minor events will “For small nonprofits who want to not change. Currently, it is cheaper organize a – oh, I don’t know – a for an applicant to pay a code viola- protest rally because somebody tion fee for major or minor events awful got elected president, they’re than to pay the Special Event Permit not going to think about having their fee. The new fee will add the cost for event six months in advance. It’s just when an event is operating without a not realistic,” Heilman said. “And permit. Depending on the frequency some of the events that we have are really opportunistic – somebody is in Don’t interrupt a special event in WeHo People can still oppose any spe- ence of special events. cial event in West Hollywood, but The ordinance prohibits interfer- any interference will be a misde- ence, disruption and impeding with meanor after the city council unani- special events in West Hollywood. mously approved a new ordinance “Disruption” and “impeding” on Monday. include deliberately blocking or From the Halloween Carnaval to obstructing the passage of partici- L.A. Pride weekend every summer, pants in the special event; deliber- the city of West Hollywood attracts ately entering or intruding upon the hundreds of thousands of visitors to physical space assigned or reserved its special events each year. to the special event; dropping, With public safety as the top pri- throwing, squirting or propelling ority for the city, the Public Safety any gaseous, liquid or solid sub- Department works with the West stance or object toward the partici- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and the pants in the permitted space of the Fire Department to plan each event. event; or committing any act to The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s delay the special event or interfere Department recommended to city with participants. staff that West Hollywood adopt an Any violation would be a misde- ordinance that prohibits interfer- meanor. 4 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Police seek WeHo burglar Suspects target victimsoccurred near Fullerdistracted and Waring roundings. by cell At one phones to three in the Avenues, followed by a hold-up morning, common sense prevails. Wilshire Division detectives are near Poinsettia Place and You definitely should be aware of who tunneled through wall warning the public about two sus- Willoughby Avenue and a third rob- what’s going on.” pects who committed three robbery near Sierra Bonita and Waring Det. Greg Boagni, with the West Authorities in West Hollywood beries on April 12 in the neighbor- Avenues. The suspects drove up in a Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, said have released security camera hoods surrounding Melrose Avenue. car, exited the vehicle and confront- sheriff’s department investigators footage of a suspect who burglar- The suspects, described as ed the victims. One suspect was are also seeking two men believed to ized a store on April 6 and stole Hispanic men in their 20s, targeted armed with a handgun while the be the same suspects for three simi- jewelry valued at $100,000. pedestrians walking alone. The vic- other had a knife or baseball bat. lar robberies just before midnight on The suspect broke into a busi- tims were also distracted, said Det. Holguin said patrol officers have April 11. The robberies occurred ness in the 8700 block of Beverly Mark Holguin, with the Los Angeles been searching the Melrose area for near Gardner and Romaine Streets, Boulevard shortly after 10 p.m., Police Department’s Wilshire the suspects and community groups Willoughby Avenue and Vista Street broke open a hole in a wall and Division. have been notified about the rob- and Romaine Street and Laurel entered Brilliant Earth, a jewelry “Each one of the victims had left beries. No similar incidents have Avenue. store located next door. The sus- their residence and went for a walk,” occurred since April 12, he added. Anyone with information about pect, who was described as a Holguin said. “Each of the victims “We are saturating the area with the robberies is urged to call white man wearing a baseball photo courtesy of LASD was looking at their cell phone while patrol officers and I have been work- Wilshire Division detectives at cap, was also seen trying to break A security camera photograph they were walking.” ing with the senior lead officer in the (213)922-8205 and the West into the same store on April 4. The incidents occurred from 1:30 area,” Holguin said. “We are warn- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station at shows the suspect wanted for a “He forced his way into the to 2:40 a.m. The first robbery ing citizens to be aware of their sur- (310)855-8850. building and went through a wall burglary in West Hollywood. of the structure,” said Sgt. Jeff Bishop, with the West available about either burglary. from an incident on Sept. 5, 2014, Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. Authorities hope the security during which Williams stole a cam- “We had a similar incident about camera photographs will help era from a female photographer in a month prior where someone identify the suspect. Comedian convicted of robbery Beverly Hills. Rap impresario Comedian Micah “Katt” Court Judge Ronald Coen sen- tunneled through a wall at a busi- Anyone with information is Marion “Suge” Knight also was Williams pleaded no contest on tenced Williams to three years of ness in the 900 block of La asked to call detectives at the charged and his case is still pend- April 17 to one felony count of sec- probation and ordered him to com- Cienega.” West Hollywood Station at ing. ond-degree robbery. plete 54 weeks of anger manage- No further information was (310)855-8850. The Beverly Hills Police Los Angeles County Superior ment classes. The charge stemmed Department prosecuted the case.

ing her dog when she was shot. Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Approximately one hour later, Bureau. Authorities declined to pro- investigators learned about a shoot- vide any further details about the Police investigate possible murder-suicide ing a mile east on Croft Avenue in connection between the two inci- hood in Los Angeles. victim in her 20s with a gunshot Los Angeles in which a man’s body dents early on Wednesday because At approximately 8:45 p.m., wound on a sidewalk. The uniden- was found inside a parked vehicle. of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are investigating a authorities were summoned to the tified victim was pronounced dead The man had apparently died from Anyone with information is possible murder-suicide that 8700 block of Rosewood Avenue, at the scene. Media reports stated a self-inflicted gunshot wound. urged to call investigators with the occurred on April 18 in West near Robertson and Beverly that the victim lived in the neigh- The incident is being investigat- sheriff’s department’s Homicide Hollywood and a nearby neighbor- Boulevards, and found a female borhood and may have been walked by the Los Angeles County Bureau at (323)890-5500. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 April 20, 2017 LAUSD board backs state charter school bills n McKenna said. legislators,” he said. Measures would Ratliff said she supported both McKenna, who cosponsored the require charters to assembly bills, but she did not resolution with Schmerelson, want the district to endorse argued in favor of the Senate bill. adopt certain standards SB808. A provision in the bill “We should have the responsi- states that a school board can bility and authority to decide reject a charter petition if granting who’s in our house,” he said. The Los Angeles Unified the petition caused financial hard- Charter school advocates in School District’s board of educa- ship for the district. This provision attendance urged the board to tion on April 18 voted 4-3 for a could theoretically disqualify any reject the resolution. resolution supporting pending charter petition in Los Angeles, “Let’s call these pieces of legis- state legislation that would estab- Ratliff said. Without the ability to lation for what they are,” said lish more regulation and local petition the state or the county, she Keith Dell’Aquila, director of oversight of charter schools. added, charter school petitioners regional advocacy for California Board of education members would have “no recourse” if they Charter Schools Association. George McKenna, Scott were arbitrarily rejected by their “Solutions in search of problems.” photo by David Schott Schmerelson, Richard Vladovic local school boards. He also said the three bills “do Charter schools would be required to follow the same conflict of interest laws and Steve Zimmer voted in favor “I don’t think that’s appropri- nothing to address the issues” that and disclosure regulations that traditional schools follow under new state bills. of the resolution; Monica Garcia, ate,” she said. need to be fixed within the state’s Monica Ratliff and Ref Rodriguez Ratliff then proposed an amend- charter school system. the March primary for the Board charter school proponents would voted against it. ment to the resolution that would Ebony N. Wheaton, a member District 4 seat, but did not surpass prefer, as underscored by the One of the three bills, AB1360, support both Assembly bills and of the association’s regional advo- 50 percent of the vote to avoid a board’s Tuesday vote. requires that charter schools adopt exclude SB808; the board voted it cacy team, also spoke against the runoff. His challenger is Nick A runoff will also decide the certain procedural standards for down. resolution. Melvoin, who has said he would District 6 race for school board admissions, suspensions and Rodriguez said the bill is “too “We are tired of the war on support nonprofit charters to between Kelly Gonez and Imelda expulsions. Supporters of the bill simplistic,” and that the district charters,” she said. increase choice. Melvoin has the Padilla. Ratliff, the incumbent, claim that some charter schools should be wary of supporting a Next month’s runoff election backing of local charter school finished third in her attempt to win have implemented discriminatory bill that could still face further could influence the outcome of advocates such as billionaire Eli the vacant City Council District 7 policies over these issues. changes before it’s voted on. future board of education votes Broad. Zimmer has advocated for seat. Another, AB1478, requires “This could look very different over divisive charter school more district regulation of the The runoff election will be held charter schools to follow the same by the time it gets in front of our issues. Zimmer finished first in city’s charter schools than many on May 16. conflict of interest laws and disclosure regulations that traditional schools follow. Supporters of the bill claim that some charters are not transparent enough. The third bill, SB808, would repeal existing law that allows charter petitions to be approved by county boards of education or the state board. Instead, school districts would have sole authority to approve petitions for charter schools within their boundaries. The bill is scheduled for a hearing on April 26. “If we are responsible for approving it, we should be responsible for holding it accountable,”

County issues canine influenza alert The Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health Department last week issued an alert for canine influenza, a highly contagious upper respiratory viral disease in dogs, which can infect cats as well. The majority of infected dogs exhibit a cough that persists for 10 to 21 days despite treatment with antibiotics and cough suppressants. Affected dogs may have a soft, moist cough or a dry cough similar to that induced by kennel cough. Nasal or ocular discharge, sneez- ing, lethargy and anorexia may also be observed. Many dogs develop a purulent nasal discharge and fever (104-105 degrees Fahrenheit). A small per- centage of infected dogs may develop a severe pneumonia and FFFrequire extensive hospitalization. Veterinary Public Health recom- mends that dogs that interact with other dogs be vaccinated against FFcanine influenza.

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L.A. City Council appoints WeHo has been a ‘Sanctuary City’ since 1985 The West Hollywood City immigrant advocate Council on Monday unanimously “We are in a crossroads,” Price approved clarifications on what it said. “The actions we take at the means to declare the city a “sanctu- The Los Angeles City Council local level will help to point the ary city” as it relates to enforce- unanimously voted on April 19 to direction for what we should be ment of federal immigration laws. appoint an immigrant advocate to doing at the national level.” According to the city’s staff help the city navigate immigration Council president Herb J. report, the term “sanctuary cities” policy from the administration of Wesson, Jr., 10th District, said dur- has been loosely used for decades President Donald J. Trump. ing last week’s committee meeting to refer to localities that provide Peter Schey, founder and presi- that he believes “we are all one shelter and refuge to undocument- dent of the Center for Human race.” ed individuals living in the United Rights and Constitutional Law, will “As Los Angeles, we have a States who have fled their country photo courtesy of John Duran serve in the position. His salary will responsibility to stand up and show due to war or other types of per- Duran attended an anti-Trump rally earlier this year. be $1 per year. the rest of this nation that we know sonal threat. The practice gained “I cannot think of another time in how to protect the residents of this popularity in the 1980s when thou- which executive orders have been city,” Wesson said. “And if we do a sands of people from Central To date, according to the had fled war in their home coun- issued in such a flurry that had the good job then other cities will fol- American nations sought refuge in American Immigration Council, tries or were being persecuted. potential to harm local communi- low our lead.” the United States from wars in there are approximately 326 coun- The resolution states that the city ties in terms of their safety, in terms The city council also unanimous- their native countries. Many of ties, 32 cities and four states in the of West Hollywood would serve as of their health, in terms of their ly approved a resolution stating the those seeking refuge had filed for United States that limit collabora- a haven for all refugees of reli- diversity and in terms of the cama- city’s opposition to the Mobilizing asylum and saw their requests tion of local law enforcement gious, political and sexual persecu- raderie among different parts of the Against Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. denied. In response, many church- agencies with the Immigration & tion. community,” Schey said to the city 83), introduced in the House by es in Los Angeles and San Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the staff report on council’s ad hoc Committee on Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) in Francisco opened their doors and On November 25, 1985, the Monday, the city will continue to Immigrant Affairs last week. (The January. provided refuge to undocumented West Hollywood City Council be a welcoming place for individu- committee’s name has since been The bill stops federal financial immigrants. Those acts of defiance adopted Resolution No. 129, set- als seeking asylum and refuge changed to the ad hoc Committee assistance from being granted to a against raids by federal immigra- ting forth sanctuary city policy. from persecution. on Immigrant Affairs and Civil state or local government if it hin- tion officers marked the beginning That year, the city council was On Feb 1, the city states its sup- Rights.) ders federal enforcement of certain of today’s sanctuary city move- concerned about the welfare of Schey is also co-founder of immigration law. ment. undocumented immigrants who See Sanctuary City page 9 immigrant advocacy group El Rescate, as well as the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles. He helped draft federal immigration law in 1986 and 2000. “For now, for the next two, three years is a prime opportunity for local communities and for states to step up to the plate and to say, ‘what can we do to have some sort of comprehensive … protection for all vulnerable communities?’” Schey said. He chastised the Trump administration for putting forth “fake immigration policies.” “They’re not real, they’re not based on anything empirical, they’re not based on what migration experts think about the subject, they’re not based upon any sort of personal observations of stakeholders who have worked with this population,” Schey said. Some immigrant advocates want to make sure they have the resources to help those who have been detained. City Attorney Mike Feuer was unable to reach detainees at LAX in the days following Trump’s initial executive order that restricted travel from a group of predominantly Muslim countries. But Schey said he’d rather help the city develop a strategy that is more “offensive than defensive.” “That’s a defeatist approach,” he said of primarily focusing on what to do after a non-citizen has been detained. “I would much rather put my efforts into ensuring that no arrests without probable cause take place, that no illegal arrests take place, that no arrests take place just because somebody was not white- skinned.” Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, said federal policies from the Trump administration provide the city of Los Angeles an “opportunity” in the way it responds. “Other people have said, ‘how can this happen?’” Ryu said. “But it’s an opportunity to increase empathy and understanding, and raise the bar for civil rights and human rights.” Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr., 9th District, said his office has fielded calls from residents concerned about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. He said when his residents see traffic cones in their neighborhoods, they’re afraid they might be part of an ICE roadblock. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 April 20, 2017

Beverly Hills PD unveils new mobile command center n City Council will tour high-tech vehicle The Beverly Hills City Council on April 20 will tour the BHPD’s new Mobile Command Center (MCC), an emergency operations center on wheels. The state-of-the-art vehicle provides strategic coordination in the event of a disaster. It photo by Edwin Folven includes CCTV, a cellular sys- This vacant parcel in Hollywood will be converted into a community gar- tem, radio communications, den and children’s playground after the project was approved by the city GPS, voice and data satellite links, fiber connectivity and council on Wednesday. meeting space. The tour will start at 2 p.m. on April 20 at 454 N. Crescent Drive. Vacant lot to be transformed into The MCC was delivered to the photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills city on April 4 and replaces a for- new garden and playground mer 28-year-old mobile command vehicle. Projects and the Vehicle touch-screen that controls most the $690,400 project comes from The MCC will provide a plat- Replacement Fund. features, weather resistant elec- Proposition K, a ballot initiative form for strategic incident man- On-board technology includes tronic awnings, ground-leveling The Los Angeles City Council approved by voters in 1996 to fund agement and will be available to a 40-ft. mast with cameras and jacks, outside workstation with has approved plans for a communi- parks and recreational facilities. all city departments. It cost antennas, two slide-outs for communication equipment and ty garden and children’s play- “We’re thrilled to be able to pro- approximately $900,000, and increased meeting space inside, a monitor, a generator for self-suf- ground that will bring green space vide much-needed space for resi- was paid for by the city’s General small kitchen, flat-screen moni- ficient operation, and three dis- to a residential neighborhood in dents to grow healthy food,” said Fund, Capital Improvement tors, programmable electronic patch stations. Hollywood. Julie Beals, executive director of The space is part of an initiative the Los Angeles Community by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Garden Council. “Some neighbors 13th District, to promote sustain- have already organized on the site ability in urban neighborhoods and are harvesting fruit and vegeta- through community gardening. The bles for Project Angel Food, which councilman is working with the is running a food growing program Trust for Public Land, the Los for their kitchen that prepares meals Angeles Department of Recreation for those battling critical illness.” and Parks and the Los Angeles The Trust for Public Land will Community Garden Council to cre- build and maintain the children’s ate the garden and playground. The play area on the site, which is community garden will be located owned by the Los Angeles on the back portion of the property Department of Recreation and at 1175 Madison Ave., near Santa Parks. Monica Boulevard and Vermont “More gardens and green spaces Avenue. The children’s playground are needed in our communities, and and a 640-square-foot educational the Madison Avenue Garden Center building will be located on the front and Park is a beautiful addition to section of the property. the neighborhood,” said Hollywood “Community gardens make resident and urban gardener Dan neighborhoods healthier,” O’Farrell Fujiwara. “The Madison Avenue said. “They provide a respite from Garden Center will become a gar- the stresses that families face in den, a playground and a meeting everyday life while reminding us of place. The positive effects are infi- the joy of gardening, not to mention nite and the results are lifelong.” providing homegrown, nutritious Construction on the project food for our tables.” should start in mid-2017 and it is The councilman secured anticipated to be completed by the $100,000 in community develop- end of the year, said Tony Arranaga, ment block grant funding for con- communications director for struction. Additional funding for O’Farrell.

County Supervisors approve additional immigrant protections Following the election of let our families know that we will President Donald J. Trump and the do our best to keep them safe when approval of executive orders poten- they are at ‘sensitive locations,’” tially affecting the 3.5 million Kuehl said in a newsletter. immigrants in the county of Los Examples of sensitive locations Angeles, the Board of Supervisors include classrooms in session, med- has passed 11 motions to protect the ical facilities, courthouses and immigrant population. county services offices. Last week, the board passed the “This county provides vital pub- two most recent measures, co- lic services and every eligible per- authored by Supervisor Sheila son should feel safe accessing Kuehl, 3rd District and Supervisor them,” Kuehl said. Hilda Solis, 1st District. The first The board also delayed on a third motion ensures robust and diverse motion regarding the Los Angeles participation in the county’s Justice Fund, a $10-million funding Immigrant Protection and partnership between the county, the Advancement Taskforce. The sec- city of Los Angeles and several ond calls for the creation of a coun- local foundations to provide legal tywide “sensitive locations” policy. defense to individuals at risk of The Immigration and Customs deportation. Kuehl said the delay Enforcement’s recent activity has was driven by her concern that the frightened a great many people, language of the motion only pro- Kuehl said, and has had the “trou- tects people who have been bling effect of discouraging them “detained” as the law defines it, and and their families” from accessing not those who have been picked up vital public services. by ICE but have not technically “The motions were designed to been detained. 8 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo declares its election results final The city of West Hollywood on Monday approved and finalized the results of its municipal election, and re-instated Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman and Councilman John J. Duran to their final terms. The two newly re-elected coun- cilmen will serve terms of three years and eight months. The Oath of Office was administered by West Hollywood City Clerk Yvonne Quarker. “It’s been 16 years since I was photo courtesy of the 5th District Council Office first elected to the city council,” Duran said. “It’s been an extraordi- photo by Richard Settle nary adventure. There are many Duran (left) and Heilman were re-elected to the West Hollywood City things that have been accomplished Council. that I’m really quite proud of. And I Koretz: ‘Racist’ lawn signs will also acknowledge that over the ment, and that government can “There were so many people years I’ve made mistakes. That’s actually step in and make peoples’ who put themselves out, who were be taken down part of, I think, being human. And I lives better.” willing to serve, and I think that just Los Angeles City Councilman Koretz denounced the sign’s appreciate the willingness of the Heilman pointed to the residents speaks to how much people in West Paul Koretz, 5th District, said message. people in the city of West and the candidates in the race Hollywood love the city,” he said. lawn signs put up this week on a “Ever since Donald Trump Hollywood to do a balancing against them as evidence of a strong The city’s elections page, median at Doheny Drive and empowered racists and bigots between the good and the bad, the community. weho.org/elections, provides Burton Way are illegal and will be across the country, we have seen halos and the warts, and decide to “I really appreciate all of the peo- detailed information about the taken down. and heard things, like the lawn return me for a fifth term.” ple in West Hollywood – the people recent election. Posted in the grass on the medi- signs, and worse. The city of Los He said the city has been in a that agree with me, the people that The city council also nominated an, one sign reads, “Landscaping Angeles will never give in to these “solid, prosperous position,” point- disagree with me,” he said. “When Heilman as the city’s next mayor by L.A. City Council – ‘We’d types of people,” Koretz said in a ing to the city’s reserves and budget you go door to door, you get the and Duran as the next mayor pro rather spend your taxes on welfare statement. surplus, and said West Hollywood opportunity to meet a lot of people tempore. They will be sworn into for illegals.’” remains the envy of most Southern and they’re so kind, they invite you their new roles at 6 p.m. on California cities. into their homes, and talk to you Monday, May 15. The event is free, “Looking at just the results of the about your concerns. I really appre- open to the public and will take last election – watching how over- ciate how much the residents and place at the City Council whelmingly the people in the city of the business community care about Chambers, located at 625 N. San WeHo reacts to Trump allowing states West Hollywood supported addi- West Hollywood.” Vicente Blvd. tional tax for mass transit, addition- He also recognized that some of Validated parking will be provid- to cut funds from family planning al tax to help with homelessness – it his opponents were in the audience ed at the adjacent five-story public President Donald J. Trump last reach individuals in need.” shows me that we’re a city that’s at Monday’s city council meeting parking structure, which is accessi- week signed House Joint The city said the resolution is really kind of special. We really ready to address the items on the ble from San Vicente Boulevard. Resolution 43 into law, allowing another assault against women’s believe in democracy, we believe in agenda and issues in the communi- For information, contact the City states to withhold federal funds rights to choose and to make per- the people, we believe in govern- ty. Clerk’s Office at (323)848-6409. from facilities that provide abor- sonal decisions related to personal tions. and family health. The city of H.J. Res. 43, authored by West Hollywood was the first city Congresswoman Diane Black (R- in the nation to declare itself pro- Tenn.), was used by the choice and it has continually sup- Republican majority in the House ported state and federal legislation of Representatives to allow states protecting and advancing to deny funding of family plan- women’s reproductive rights and ning services, including abortion access to healthcare. services, to women’s health care “West Hollywood will not clinics, such as Planned remain silent as efforts are made Parenthood. to take women back to an era of The city of West Hollywood back-alley abortions – this is com- released a statement in response, pletely objectionable and the city and said the city is “deeply of West Hollywood will continue alarmed.” to fight for women to be treated “H.J. Res. 43 rolls back protec- with respect, and for dignified tions put in place by the Obama healthcare for all,” the statement Administration, which were said. “Anything less is unaccept- intended to prevent conservative able.” governors who oppose abortion For information, contact Hernan and family planning services from Molina, the city of West denying Title X funding to Hollywood’s Governmental women’s health care clinics,” the Affairs Liaison, at (323)848-6364 city said in a statement. “The Title or at [email protected]. To share X family planning program is a opinions with Congresswoman vital source of family planning Black’s office, call (202)225- and related preventive care for 4231. life-saving care to low-income people. It includes services such as birth control, cancer screenings and testing for sexually transmit- ted infections (STIs) and HIV – in addition to providing abortion services, which are non-government funded.” The statement went on to say the exclusion of reproductive health care providers from pub- licly funded health programs “hurts people.” “It harms health outcomes, widens disparities and creates new barriers to care,” the statement read. “When the very providers who are best suited to deliver Title X-funded services are targeted for exclusion based on factors wholly unrelated to the program’s objec- tives, then federal health care resources become poorly and inef- ficiently distributed. The result is that health care is less likely to Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 April 20, 2017

Sheriff’s Deputy earns commendation fromThe West West Hollywood Hollywood City Station, and DeputyCity DanielCouncilMartinez with the commendation Council on Monday presented a Martinez responded. and thanked him for his work. commendation to a member of “Not only did Deputy Martinez “It’s an honor to receive an local law enforcement for going go out of his way to make sure that award,” he said to the community beyond the call of duty. Jason and his two friends were members in attendance. “I just When resident Jason Kane left doing alright, getting medical care, want everybody to know that Micky’s West Hollywood feeling better, but he actually myself and West Hollywood Nightclub and Bar with two made a follow-up call to check in Sheriff’s deputies take pride in friends after celebrating St. on Jason and see how he was,” working in the city because of the Patrick’s Day last month, someone said Councilman John Duran. “I way you guys treat us all the time, they do not know started following know every now and then our day in and day out. Everything we them. When they stopped and deputies get a bad rap from people do is for you guys.” asked the suspect to stop following in the community. But I will say The suspect, Deandre Riley, 28, them, he assaulted Kane, who suf- the overwhelming majority are was arrested later that night and photo by Richard Settle fered lacerations and needed like Deputy Martinez.” the deputies filed felony battery stitches. The city council presented charges due to Kane’s injuries. Martinez (right) accepted the commendaton from Councilman John Fortunately, they called the West Duran. Hollywood Sheriff’s WeHo’s Sanctuary

CityFrom page status 6 port of SB 54, authored by California Senate Pro Tem Kevin De Leon, known as the “California Values Act.” The bill would prevent law enforcement agencies across the state from cooperation with ICE or any other federal agencies, unless required by law. Additionally, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), which is West Hollywood’s law enforcement agency, follows the same practice instituted by LAPD known as Special Order 40, and Sheriff Deputies do not ask individuals who are stopped or arrested about their immigration status. While LASD does not honor ICE detainers or holds, it does provide advance notice to ICE as to when persons in custody will be released from L.A. County jails. According to the city’s report, one of the biggest misconceptions is that sanctuary cities offer protection to criminals. “Nothing can be further from the truth,” the report reads. The difference in performance between police officers or city employees working in sanctuary cities is that neither of them would ask for a person’s immigration status nor cooperate with ICE officers. The rationale is that local governments are responsible for providing local services to residents, businesses and visitors. On the other hand, police agencies are charged with enforcing the laws of the state of California and to work in tandem with local governments to assist in the enforcement of local ordinances, as needed. Neither of these agencies is required by law to get involved with enforcement of federal laws or immigration enforcement. Involvement in such duties is believed to be counterproductive as local law enforcement personnel must rely on their community members’ cooperation to successfully complete criminal investigations. Such success can only be achieved if law enforcement personnel are trusted by local residents, and said residents are willing to testify as witnesses when a criminal is tried in court. Thus, law enforcement personnel must continue to build rela- tionships of trust with the community, including undocumented immigrants. 10 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Stars support St. Vincent PartnershipThe LA Tri Club (LATC), allows one of to itsfoundation health and fitness fundraising to expanding fundraising programs as well as through the largest triathlon clubs in the programs, such as the L.A. Cancer public and online promotion, will U.S., has created a new initiative Challenge 5K/10K and the Tour de assist in generating the public’s Meals on Wheels supporting local charities and has Pier stationary cycling fundraiser at interest.” partnered with the Hirshberg the Manhattan Beach Pier. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer “We are very excited to be work- Foundation is a national nonprofit Research on philanthropic projects ing with the Hirshberg Foundation,” organization dedicated to advancing over the next two years. The part- said Deb Carabet, vice president pancreatic cancer research and pro- nership will raise awareness about and managing director for the LA viding information, resources and pancreatic cancer as the foundation Tri Club. “The club’s founder Larry support to pancreatic cancer marks its 20th anniversary in May. Turkheimer and I have been infi- patients and their families. The Partnering with LATC enables nitely impacted by pancreatic can- organization has an office in West the Hirshberg Foundation to expand cer. Working with the Hirshberg Los Angeles. For information, visit its outreach to a demographic suited Foundation in all capacities, includ- pancreatic.org.

Green Building Council chapter honored for innovation The U.S. Green Building attending the International Green for this year’s Green Leadership Council-Los Angeles chapter Building Conference in Los Award. This is a win for all of the (USGBC-LA) has received the Los Angeles. The annual awards, recog- USGBC-LA members and our part- Angeles County Green Leadership nizing outstanding efforts by indi- ner organizations who keep work- Award for a nonprofit agency for its viduals and organizations in fulfill- ing to make every day Earth Day in 2016 campaign “Road to ing innovative strategies to improve L.A.,” said USGBC-LA executive Greenbuild.” environmental sustainability, were director Dominique Hargreaves. The campaign showcased sus- presented on April 12 by Supervisor USGBC-LA is a nonprofit orga- photo by Nick Breton/Photography of Truth Studio tainably built environments and ini- Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District. nization committed to creating a St. Vincent Meals on Wheels was the beneficiary of the “Culinary tiatives throughout Los Angeles “We are honored to be among the prosperous and sustainable future. Cause Lip Sync Battle Brunch” fundraiser on April 8 attended by music County to over 18,000 people awardees selected by the committee For information, visit usgbc-la.org. and television star LL Cool J and NBA legend and L.A. Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Sister Alice Marie Quinn, founder of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, is pictured with LL Cool J (left) and Johnson. LL Cool J, host of “Lip Sync Battle” on Spike TV, hosted the benefit at the home of James Costa in the hills above West Hollywood. LL Cool J’s niece, 16-year-old chef Kai Kani, created the brunch menu and prepared the food. Attendees also recorded lip sync performances, with each raising funds for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Magic and Cookie Johnson donated $50,000 to the program and LL Cool J bid $10, 000 for a private dinner for four donated by chef Kai. Through May 8, people wishing to support St. Vincent Meals on Wheels can download the “Lip Sync Battle” app from the App Store, create a profile and record a lip sync song using the hashtag #LSB4STVMOW. Each time the app is downloaded, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels will receive $1. For information, visit stvincentmow.org.

Expo showcases Hollywood businessThe Hollywood Chamber community of pany to new customers. The event Commerce is holding its 29th annu- focuses on businesses that make al “Hollywood Expo” on Hollywood enticing to event plan- Wednesday, April 26 from 5 to 8 ners, travel professionals and p.m. at the Avalon Hollywood. chamber members. The networking event provides The Avalon Hollywood is locat- exhibitors and participants an ed at 1735 Vine St. For informa- opportunity to showcase their com- tion, visit hollywoodchamber.net. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 April 20, 2017 Council honors pioneering BillThe to California improve Assembly’s hatein hate crime crimes reported reporting to diately notify advances a municipal human Public Safety Committee on California law enforcement in relations commission so it is able to Tuesday voted unanimously to pass 2015,” Bocanegra said. “These work with communities, organiza- woman in 13th District Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra’s crimes divide communities.” tions and public agencies to devel- (D-Pacoima) legislation to improve AB 39 would require local law op programs to reduce racism, hate crime reporting and communi- enforcement agencies to forward a homophobia and anti-immigrant cation between law enforcement hate crime report summary to a sentiment and bias. agencies and human relation com- human relations commission or an Under existing law, local law missions. appropriate agency in the respec- enforcement agencies are required The legislation’s goal is to enable tive jurisdiction after the conclu- to annually submit information on entities to work more cooperatively sion of an investigation. Currently, hate crimes to the California to combat hate crimes and hate the California Attorney General’s Department of Justice. The infor- incidents. office publishes an annual “Hate mation includes statistics on the “We have witnessed an alarming Crime in California” report, which number of hate crimes, types of spike in hate crimes in the days and assesses the number of hate crimes. offenses, the number of suspects weeks following the presidential The measure would instead and victims, and information on election and a double-digit increase require law enforcement to imme- cases referred to prosecutors.

LegislationThe Senate Public on Safety bailThe system bill aims to reform reform a system Community gains Corrections. support The cost of Committee recently approved SB that creates impediments for low- supervising a defendant in the com- 10, legislation by Sen. Bob income individuals seeking release munity on average is approximately Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) to reform from jail but allows wealthy people 10 percent of the cost of keeping the California’s cash bail system and to go free on bail, Hertzberg said. inmate in jail, according to the replace a pretrial process that often The average daily cost for holding Pretrial Justice Institute. forces people to remain in jail until a inmates awaiting trial in Los Angeles People who can’t pay often wait in photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office court can determine their innocence County is $116 per inmate, accord- jail for weeks or months before their The Los Angeles City Council recently honored Silver Lake resi- or guilt. ing to the Board of State and case goes to court, Hertzberg said. dent Nadine Trujillo during its observance of Women’s History Month. The presentation was made by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, during the Commission on the Status of Women’s 27th anniversary Pioneer Women of the Year celebration. Trujillo was recognized for her work in the community as an entrepreneur and volun- teer. The commission was established by former Mayor Tom Bradley and the city council in 1975 to advance the welfare of women and girls. For information, visit hcidla.lacity.org/commission-status- women.

Legislative package aims to reform state’s justice system The state Senate Human Services SB 190 is also based in part on Committee recently approved legis- research by the non-partisan Public lation on a plan to help keep young Policy Institute of California, which children out of jail and end unrea- shows that poor children and chil- sonable fees on families of incarcer- dren of color are more likely to end ated children. up in the juvenile justice system. “Sadly, too many poor kids and Records show that in most kids of color today are more likely California counties, if a child gets to end up as victims of the juvenile arrested and incarcerated, his or her justice system,” said Sen. Holly J. parents often get charged for some Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), sponsor of the costs of incarceration. The of Senate Bill 190. “If one believes fees can run from $513 to $6,000 that our children will be tomorrow’s for each youth. leaders, then we must look through SB 190 is part of an eight-bill a child-development lens and pro- package that Mitchell is jointly vide the appropriate resources and sponsoring with Sen. Ricardo Lara policies to get them there.” (D-Bell). The bills seek major jus- SB 190 would end the assess- tice reforms for juveniles and ment and collection of administra- adults. An additional bill in the tive fees against families with youth package is SB 180, which would in the juvenile justice system. The limit sentencing enhancements for measure coincides with a growing defendants convicted of possessing trend in which at least four counties or selling controlled substances. SB – Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa and 180 passed a state Senate policy Santa Clara – have stopped collect- committee this week and is next ing the fees due to the high societal scheduled to be considered by the and family costs and the limited or full state Senate. For information, non-existent revenue collected. visit senate.ca.gov/mitchell. 12 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Jewish community to gather on WeHoThe city of West hosts Hollywood willYomjustice HaShoah and respect for everyone.” commemorationlighting ceremony in the past. host a Yom HaShoah Holocaust This year’s Yom HaShoah pro- To reserve a spot on the shuttle Remembrance Day Commemora- gram will feature the subtitled doc- and for information about the pro- Holocaust Remembrance Day tion from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, umentary film “Holocaust – is that gram, call the city of West April 23 at the city of West wallpaper paste?” The documen- Hollywood’s Recreation Services Hollywood’s City Council tary is based on journalist Mumin Division at (323)848-6479. Chambers at West Hollywood Shakirov’s mission to educate two The city of West Hollywood is Library, located at 625 N. San Russian sisters on the subject of home to a large community of peo- Vicente Blvd. the Holocaust. ple from regions of the former The commemoration will be The event is free and open to the Soviet Union – some of whom are followed by a candle-lighting cere- public. Complimentary shuttle ser- Holocaust survivors or descen- mony at the Babi Yar Memorial in vice from Plummer Park will be dants of survivors. According to a Plummer Park, located at 7377 provided at 12:15 p.m. 2013 survey of community mem- Santa Monica Blvd. Immediately following the bers in West Hollywood, there are Yom HaShoah is an opportunity screening and program, shuttles 3,872 people who live in the city to remember victims of the will return to Plummer Park, where who identify a former region of the Holocaust and focus on preventing a candle-lighting ceremony will be Soviet Union as their primary genocides and other human atroci- held outdoors at the Babi Yar ancestry. The number represents ties from happening again. Memorial. The ceremony will pay approximately 11 percent of the “Taking time to remember this tribute to the memory of much- city’s total population. darkest time in our history and admired Russian poet Yevgeny A. For additional information about honoring those who died as a result Yevtushenko who received inter- West Hollywood’s Yom HaShoah of the atrocities committed during national praise with his 1961 poem Holocaust Remembrance Day the Holocaust is of vital impor- “Babi Yar,” which documented the Commemoration, please contact tance – especially given the current murder of Jews and which con- the City of West Hollywood’s political climate,” said West demned anti-Semitism in the for- Recreation Services Division at Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister. mer Soviet Union. Yevtushenko (323) 848-6479, or visit weho.org. “We must never forget. And we had attended the city of West For people who are deaf or hearing must continue to work for fairness, Hollywood’s Babi Yar candle- impaired, call (323) 848-6496.

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust (LAMOTH) and the Wilshire Boulevard Temple will be among the local organizations rec- ognizing Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, on April 23. NOW At LAMOTH, keynote speakers John B. Emerson, U.S. Ambassador LEASING YOUR NEW HOME to Germany from 2013 to 2017, and Kimberly Marteau, a human rights activist, will lead a 2 p.m. commemoration ceremony. There will also be remarks by Sam Grundwerg, Consul General of Israel, and Renee Firestone, a Holocaust survivor. Pre-ceremony events starting at noon include a Yiddish poetry reading and conversation with survivor artists. Admission is free. The museum is located at 100 The Grove Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. The temple will host a celebrity reading of Elie Wiesel’s “Night” at 4 p.m. Well-known Hollywood actors, politicians, dignitaries, writers, musicians and other celebrities will take turns readings sections of the book. Participants include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Caroline Aaron, Madeleine Brand and Gina Nahai. General admission tickets start at $10 in advance. Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Erika J. Glazer Family Campus is located at 3663 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit wbtla.org.

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Senate,” Portantino said. “It is our 102 years ago.” hope that California’s loud and Prior to a commemoration, clear voice once and for all gives Portantino introduced a coalition of SenateState Sen. Anthony calls Portantino for Armeniangovernment formally Genocide recognize the largest remembrance Armenian American com- Washington and the president the Armenian American community (D-La Cañada Flintridge) has Armenian Genocide. It coincides munity in the country and to be confidence to do the right thing and leaders as part of the state announced that the California State with annual observances of entrusted to appropriately com- help people finally have the chance Legislature’s Advocacy Day in Senate on April 17 passed Senate Armenian Genocide Remembrance memorate the genocide in the state to heal from the horror perpetrated Sacramento. Resolution 29 declaring April as a Day on April 24. month of Armenian Genocide Portantino outlined the impor- recognition. tance of the state Senate’s recogni- The resolution commemorates tion of the Armenian Genocide and the Armenian Genocide and calls recited passages from William for Turkey to return historic church Saroyan during a speech in the CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD properties to their rightful congre- Senate. gations and requests that the U.S. “It is an honor to represent the PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission City announces road closures for will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: LOCATIONS: SELECT ZONING AREAS, West Hollywood, California annualOn Monday, AprilArmenian 24, the 102nd Genocidebegin at Pan Pacific Parkmarch at noon Historic Armenian Genocide and conclude in front of the Turkish REQUEST: Zone text amendment and zone map amendment to March for Justice will take place to Consulate at 6300 Wilshire Blvd. implement zone changes identified in the General Plan remember and commemorate the There will also be rolling clo- that would allow for residential uses with ground floor lives lost during the Armenian sures. Expect significant delays and neighborhood-serving commercial on: a) the east side of Genocide in 1915. plan accordingly. Participants will Wilshire Boulevard from San travel south on The Grove Drive to Fairfax Avenue, south of Santa Monica Boulevard; as well Vicente Boulevard to Fairfax Third Street, west on Third Street to as on: b) residentially-zoned parcels south of Beverly Avenue will be closed to through Fairfax Avenue and south on Boulevard, within the City of West Hollywood. traffic starting at 8 a.m. and will Fairfax Avenue to Wilshire reopen after 4 p.m. The march will Boulevard. PERMIT(S): Zone Map Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits.

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. OF HEARING: West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: CN1 (eastside of Fairfax Avenue, south of Santa Monica Boulevard); and R2 (south of Beverly Boulevard, between N. Wetherly Drive, N. Almont Drive, N. La Peer Drive, N. Swall Drive and N. Clark Drive) photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s Office Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl (center) was joined by ENVIRONMENTAL supporters at a press conference on Tuesday announcing the STATUS: Exempt from the provisions of the California “Green Power” initiative. Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for Exemption)

Supervisors seek new ways The staff report will be available on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and to provide ‘green’ energy on-line at www.weho.org The Los Angeles County Board development of green energy proof Supervisors on Tuesday unani- jects such as solar canopies in IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those mously approved a motion to urban parking lots. issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this launch a “Green Power” initiative “With this ‘Green Power’ notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood offering businesses and residents motion, the county is kicking off Planning Commission, via the Community Development Department at, or prior ways to reduce greenhouse gases an initiative that will help protect to, the Public Hearing. and potentially reduce their bills the environment and create jobs in beginning in 2018. a new green economy,” said The initiative supports pro- Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening grams known as “Community District, who authored the motion. Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- Choice Aggregation” (CCA), “We are thrilled that cities within cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing which offer electricity customers the county are already expressing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the new energy options – often at interest in signing on. This Earth lower rates than what’s offered by Day, while Washington is gleeful- City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City their local utility. CCAs allow ly slashing environmental protec- TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. municipal and county govern- tions and further jeopardizing the ments to purchase electricity in future of the planet, we in L.A. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provid- the wholesale power market and County are moving in a visionary ed upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to sell it to residents and businesses new direction.” as an alternative to electricity pro- Supervisor and board chair the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO vided by a utility. Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net CCA electricity rates are often District, co-authored the motion. as much as 5 percent lower for “Community Choice ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to homeowners and businesses than Aggregation is a game changer express their opinion in this matter. the rates offered by investor- for Los Angeles County,” Ridley- owned utilities. With a CCA, con- Thomas said. “It will allow us to sumers can also help increase the procure and create new sources of For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner, in the amount of clean energy used in green energy, thereby creating Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: their communities, thereby help- local jobs and leaving more [email protected] ing meet or exceed state and money in our ratepayers’ wallets. national clean energy goals. In the face of perilous national Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Illinois, Massachusetts, New scrutiny over climate change, it is Jersey, New York and Ohio have critical that local governments established CCAs and have found continue to lead the way in pro- Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- they create jobs in local, renew- ducing a cleaner and greener able power. CCAs also lead to the future.” ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 14 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

April 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. The four Participants will also receive a 10 Louisiana gulf shrimp, PEI black RESTAURANT NEWS special beers available are Allagash percent discount on meat purchases mussels, opilio snow crab clusters, By Jill Weinlein White, Allagash Belgian Pale Ale, the evening of the event. This din- Alaskan king crab legs and four Allagash Hoppy Table Beer and ner and class is $75 per person. ounce Maine lobster tails. 13539 Allagash Black. The special tasting 6333 W. Third St., corner of Third Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. cream, poppy seed brittle and is $55 per person; guests must be and Fairfax. (323)938-5383. (818)906-7427. Spring cooking spring flowers. The class is limited 21 and over. 330 S. Hope St., to 30 participants over 21 and is (213)680-0330. class $65 per person. 404 S. Figueroa St. Louisiana New focacceria in he Westin Bonaventure is host- RSVP to Laura Jimenez by email- ing a cooking class with chefs ing laura.jimenez@westinbonaven- Beef 101 class at seafood boil the Arts District ture.com. TAndreas Nieto, Joseph Mills and n Wednesday, April 26 from n Thursday, April 27, Carlo Raymond Nicasio on Saturday, Huntington Meats 4:30 p.m. to closing, Boneyard Mirarchi of Roberta’s will host April 22 at 1 p.m. Learn how to earn how to cut a side of meat OBistro will host a seafood boil that Oa pop up dinner at The Smile’s di make red chile crusted ahi tuna and Allagash beer into steaks and roasts during a only happens four times a year. The Alba, a new casual focacceria in the pan seared wild Oregon Dover sole tasting Lclass and dinner on Sunday, April menu is served family-style with downtown Arts District. The with tarragon and Yukon potato 23 at 6 p.m. at Huntington Meats at slaw, corn, potatoes and sausage. porchetta dinner features roasted gnocchi, English peas, morel mush- ick & Stef’s Steakhouse the Original Farmers Market. Dishes range from individual plates Red Wattle brined pork seasoned rooms and champagne beurre invites guests to enjoy unlimit- Master butcher Jon “Hollywood” to sharable platters for four guests. with fennel pollen, fennel seed, blanc. Finish with an olive oil cake Ned Allagash beers on tap and spe- Escobedo will lead the class, and Choose Louisiana crawfish, Venus rosemary and salt. The pork is with lemon custard, honey ice cially prepared bites on Sunday, students will receive a recipe book. clams, white shrimp, jumbo See Restaurant News page 15

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inquired about the interesting, aro- matic dish. ith new awnings, paint “I think we make the best shak- “I think we make and umbrellas, the cor- shuka in Los Angeles,” Moshe the best ner of Beverly Blvd. and exclaimed. With an introduction shakshuka in Detroit is abuzz with activity once like that, I had to try it. A cutting Wmore – Lulu’s Café is back! The board with sliced French bread, Los Angeles.” original owners have taken back tahini sauce and an Israeli salad of your favorite neighborhood restau- cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and rant, offering an exciting expanded lemon juice was delivered to Moshe Zamir menu for breakfast and lunch. accompany the bowl of roasted Lulu’s Cafe owner My daughter Rebecca and I tomatoes, onions and red peppers stopped in for lunch at this quaint topped with two eggs. The piping photo by Edwin Folven wide variety, it’s sure to please eatery and immediately noticed hot tomato base poaches the eggs Lulu’s Cafe is once vibrant again with owner Moshe Zamir installing new with a tagine-style lid capturing everyone. There are also pancakes, the immaculate dining room and umbrellas, tables and artwork. He hopes to introduce new art to the com- the steam. The method renders the French toast and waffles. The patio’s new charming touches and munity by displaying work from local artists and host gatherings at Lulu’s spit-spot cleanliness. Owners eggs perfectly poached, and upon afternoon we visited, nearly every Cafe in the evenings in the near future. For now, enjoy breakfast and Moshe Zamir and his mother piercing the yolk, the flavors of the table on the patio was filled. Word Michelle greeted us enthusiastical- rich tomato base and egg come is getting out about the OG Lulu’s lunch daily from their extensive menu. ly. Michelle, who opened Lulu’s in together for a perfect bite. The and the neighborhood is respond- 1999, also owns Toast on 3rd bread soaks up the sauce and the ing. A friendly woman heard the Be sure to let your readers know.” neighborhood gathering spot. Street and Tarte Tatin on Olympic cucumber salad delivers a balance Happy to oblige. Stop by for Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blvd. in Beverly Hills. She recent- of acid to the dish. I loved it. local newspaper was there and she stopped by to say hello. breakfast, lunch or weekend 7149 Beverly Blvd. (323)938- ly took back her original Lulu’s With so many sandwiches to brunch. It’s sure to return as the 6095. Café for her son Moshe to run. choose from, Rebecca had a hard “We’re so happy Lulu’s is back. Locals are excited to see the famil- time deciding. She ultimately iar faces and are happy to reclaim selected the chicken melt on their cherished café. grilled sourdough with arugula, The extensive menu features mozzarella, provolone, roasted red egg dishes, wraps, deli sandwich- bell peppers and a pesto aioli. es, burgers, salads, melts and even High quality ingredients elevated crepes. They offer fresh squeezed the simple sandwich into a truly juices, smoothies and five home- delicious, boldly flavored dish. made soups daily. The sandwich comes in a generous Friendly servers delivered a portion—enough for even two to plate of bagel chips and ranch to share—with a choice of fries or nosh while we looked over the salad. menu. I noticed an eye-catching The food here is very fresh and plate of Shakshuka, a traditional delicious, with meals served on Israeli breakfast, being delivered white ceramic plates – no plastic. to a nearby table and eagerly The abundant menu offers such a

Restaurant News New James Beard- From page 14 nominated chef cookbook served with fresh seasonal vegeta- hef Jeremy Fox’s cookbook bles from the Santa Monica “Vegetables: Modern Recipes Farmers’ Market and a beer. For Cfor the Home Kitchen” recently dessert, The Smile’s di Alba execu- debuted, offering an ode to tive chef/partner Nina Clemente Southern California farmers. The and sous/pastry chef Zena Scharf executive chef of Rustic Canyon will serve a special strawberry and Esters Wine Shop & Bar, and rhubarb polenta cake. The unique partner behind the forthcoming dinner is from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets Tallula’s, frequents the Santa are $24 per person and are available Monica Farmers’ Market and teach- by visiting eatdialba.com. 827 E. es home chefs how to properly Third St., (213)620-6244. store, purchase and prepare vegetables. The book features 150 inspir- ing recipes that elevate vegetarian Bottomless rosé & cooking and showcase Fox’s “seed- to-stalk” philosophy in the kitchen. oyster happy hour Copies of the book will be available e Petit Paris is offering three for purchase at Fox’s restaurants, new dining experiences in including Rustic Canyon, 1119 Ldowntown Los Angeles. Every Wilshire Blvd., in Santa Monica. Monday through Friday, enjoy bot- (310)393-7050. tomless rosé and oysters from 4 to 7 p.m. on the patio, adjacent to the Spring Street Park. The bottomless Unicorn melts in rosé is $18 and oysters are $1 each. They are an addition to the restau- Santa Monica rant’s regular happy hour menu. Le pril is National Grilled Cheese Petit Paris is also offering an express Month, and Chomp Eatery & lunch menu every Monday through AJuice Station is celebrating with Friday featuring a choice of appetiz- multicolored “Unicorn Melts” er and an entrée for $24. Starters made with grilled American cheese, include homemade paté or mixed provolone and a little food coloring. green salad, with omelette The sandwiches are pure comfort Parisienne or steak frites served as food that is pretty too. 1612 Santa entrées. La Boutique, the restau- Monica Blvd., (424)238-3398. rant’s gift shop, is offering a latte and macaron special available weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. La Colombe’s See Jill’s review this mocha or vanilla cold-pressed espresso and two macarons are $7. week on page 17 418 S. Spring St., (213)217-4445. 16 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

assaulted a victim in the 1100 the corner of La Palmas and At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Orange Grove. Selma. committed a petty theft in the 500 block of S. Western. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a P OLICE B LOTTER vehicle parked in the 1100 block of vehicle parked in the 100 block of An unknown suspect committed a Greenacre at 9:30 p.m. S. Windsor at 4 p.m. petty theft in the 4000 block of Wilshire at 4 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between pect robbed a victim near the cor- burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect April 2 and April 15. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- ner of Laurel and Romaine. 100 block of N. Formosa. burglarized a vehicle parked in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los 600 block of N. Genessee. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and tim near the corner of Gardner and tim near the corner of Third and An unknown suspect burglarized a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Romaine at 11:50 p.m. Gardner at 4:45 p.m. vehicle parked in the 6100 block of Romaine at 9 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 9500 block of Olympic. The loss April 12 committed a burglary in the 600 At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Beverly Hills Police was estimated at $50. pect committed a burglary in the At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- block of S. McCadden Place. Department 5900 block of W. Third. An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 1000 An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 block of S. block of N. Vista. April 2 petty theft in the 6900 block of April 13 Stanley Drive. No further informa- An unknown suspect committed a Hollywood at 7:50 p.m. A grand theft was reported in the tion was provided. At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- burglary in the 1000 block of 200 block of S. La Cienega. The At 8:11 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked An identity theft was reported in Crescent Heights at 5:30 a.m. loss was estimated at $363. committed a petty theft in the 5600 in the 100 block of S. Laurel. the 2700 block of Harbor. block of Wilshire. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect assaulted a April 3 An unknown suspect committed a ing a domestic violence incident in An unknown suspect robbed a vic- victim near the corner of grand theft near the corner of the 1100 block of Vista at 11:10 Two unknown male suspects tim near the corner of Hollywood Hollywood and Wilcox at 12:10 Hillcrest Road and Elevado. The a.m. robbed a victim in the 300 block of and Whitley at 10 p.m. a.m. McCarty Drive. One suspect was loss was estimated at $9,825. At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect approximately 5-feet-8-inches tall At 10:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 7900 stole a vehicle parked in the 7000 and 140 pounds, while the other April 7 pect committed a burglary in the block of Fountain. block of Willoughby. was approximately 5-feet-7-inches 400 block of N. Orange Grove. An unknown male suspect tall and 140 pounds. An unknown suspect assaulted a assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 1200 block of N. La of S. Beverly Drive and April 11 petty theft in the 4800 block of A grand theft was reported in the Brea at 3:36 p.m. Charleville. The suspect was Wilshire at 12:30 p.m. 200 block of S. McCarty Drive. At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- approximately 22 years old, 6- The loss was estimated at pect committed a petty theft in the feet-1-inches tall and 200 pounds. April 13 $19,600. 6500 block of La Mirada. A grand theft was reported in the At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a April 4 9500 block of Wilshire. The loss assaulted a victim in the 600 block Whom Should vehicle parked in the 7800 block of was estimated at $4,875. of N. La Cienega. An unknown male suspect com- Melrose at 3:20 a.m. mitted a burglary in the 200 block I Name As My An unknown female suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a of Tower Drive. The suspect was At 5:15 a.m., an unknown suspect mitted a grand theft in the 400 petty theft in the 600 block of Kings approximately 5-feet-10-inches committed a petty theft in the 6300 Executor or block of S. Bedford Drive. The loss at 9 p.m. tall. block of Hollywood. was estimated at $5,110. The sus- Trustee? pect was approximately 5-feet-7- he executor of your will and the An identity theft was reported in April 14 An unknown suspect committed a the 9900 block of Durant Drive. inches tall and 130 pounds. trustee of your revocable (aka At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 8500 block of living trust) serve almost identi- committed a grand theft in the Burton Way at 10:30 a.m. A grand theft was reported in the cal functions after your death, in the April 8 9200 block of Sunset. short run. Although your executor is 9600 block of Brighton Way. The At noon, an unknown suspect T loss was estimated at $48,000. An unknown male suspect generally subject to direct court super- committed a petty theft in the 1300 vision, both the executor and the The female suspect was approxi- assaulted a victim in the 400 block April 15 block of N. Highland. mately 37 years old, 5-feet-7-inch- of S. Rexford Drive. The suspect trustee have similar fiduciary responsibilities. The trustee may assume es tall and 170 pounds. was approximately 42 years old, At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a 5-feet-8-inches tall and 185 burglarized a vehicle parked in the responsibilities under your trust while petty theft in the 7000 block of you are living. Although you may act A burglary was reported in the 200 pounds. 8900 block of Norma Place. Santa Monica at 12:30 p.m. block of S. Carson Road. The sus- as initial trustee if you become inca- pacitated, the designated successor pect was approximately 5-feet-7- A male suspect committed a bur- An unknown suspect assaulted a At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect inches tall and 140 pounds. glary in the 8700 block of Wilshire. victim in the 900 block of Santa trustee may then step in to manage committed a petty theft in the 6200 your assets for your benefit. The suspect was approximately 5- Monica at 1:30 a.m. block of Lexington. An unknown female suspect com- feet-7-inches tall and 170 pounds. An executor or trustee may be a spouse or other relative, family friend, mitted an identity theft in the 9700 At 2:24 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of Wilshire. No further infor- An unknown female suspect com- assaulted a victim in the 8800 business associate or a professional grand theft in the 8000 block of W. fiduciary such as a bank. There are a mation was provided. mitted a burglary in the 9500 block block of Santa Monica. Third at 1 p.m. of Wilshire. The suspect was number of issues to consider in deter- A grand theft was reported in the approximately 24 years old, 5- An unknown suspect assaulted a mining who to name as an executor or At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect trustee. 600 block of N. Palm Drive. The feet-6-inches tall and 143 pounds. victim in the 800 block of Palm at assaulted a victim near the corner loss was estimated at $10,000. The loss was estimated at $4,135. 2:50 a.m. While both are responsible for ensur- of La Brea and Hawthorn. ing that your wishes are implemented, when your will or trust establishes At 3:20 a.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect burglarized a April 5 April 9 a victim during a domestic vio- provisions for the long term manage- vehicle parked in the 800 block of ment of funds, your choice for execu- A grand theft was reported in the lence incident in the 1000 block of An unknown female suspect com- N. Las Palmas at 9 p.m. tor or trustee should also be based on 8800 block of Burton Way. The Crescent Heights. mitted a burglary in the 600 block a similarity, or at a minimum, an of Foothill Road. The suspect was loss was estimated at $22,500. An unknown suspect assaulted a April 12 understanding of your lifestyle choic- approximately 37 years old, 5- es as there may be many “discre- An unknown suspect committed a victim near the corner of Melrose feet-8-inches tall and 120 pounds. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect tionary” decisions that your executor burglary in the 100 block of S. and Robertson at 3:20 a.m. robbed a victim near the corner of or trustee will make. Other issues to An identity theft was reported in Hamel Drive. The loss was esti- At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Fuller and Waring. be considered would be whether or not the 200 block of N. Palm Drive. mated at $3,330. burglarized a vehicle parked in the the appointment of one of your adult The loss was estimated at $1,300. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- children could cause undue stress in A grand theft was reported in the 8400 block of Sunset. tim near the corner of Poinsettia his or her relations with siblings. What 9500 block of Wilshire. The loss A burglary was reported in the Place and Waring at 1:45 a.m. conflicts of interest are created if a 1100 block of Tower Road. The was estimated at $10,100. The female suspect was approximately Los Angeles Police business associate or partner is named loss was estimated at $14,300. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect as your executor or trustee? Will the 5-feet-2-inches tall and 110 Department committed a petty theft in the 8700 pounds. person named as executor or successor April 6 block of Burton Way. trustee have the time, organizational April 10 ability and experience to do the job A burglary was reported near the Two unknown male suspects com- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- mitted a grand theft in the 9500 effectively? corner of Gregory Way and S. At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of Third You should discuss your choice with Canon Drive. The loss was esti- block of Wilshire. The suspects committed a petty theft in the 7700 and Fairfax at 11:30 a.m. were approximately 5-feet-6-inch- your estate planning lawyer, your mated at $1,450. block of Melrose. accountant and other financial advisors. es tall and 140 to 160 pounds. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a theft in the 6400 block burglary in the 300 block of S. victim in the 400 block of N. Fairfax of Hollywood. KRAMER LAW Rodeo Drive. The loss was esti- West Hollywood at 1:55 a.m. mated at $5,950. Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect committed a GROUP At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5900 block of An identity theft was reported in April 10 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Wilshire at 1:15 p.m. Stephen W. Kramer the 8500 block of Clifton Way. 600 block of N. Harper. 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles, CA 90036 An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 900 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 tim in the 1000 block of N. (323)964-7100 grand theft in the 500 block of block of N. Kings. block of N. Poinsettia Place. a participating member of Hillcrest Road. The loss was esti- Highland at 11:40 a.m. mated at $2,500. An unknown suspect assaulted a AARP courtesy Union April 11 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1200 block of N. La extended Privilege burglarized a vehicle parked near A burglary was reported in the At 6:40 a.m., an unknown suspect Brea at 3:36 p.m. Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 April 20, 2017

Bacari in DTLA and Playa del Rey Cicchetti, wine and more before expanding to Glendale. At the Glendale location a 10 foot high wood fired pizza oven at inspired Chef Hillel and Executive Sous Chef Kevin Corona to create a slightly different menu. They use Bacari GDL this beautiful oven to caramelize vegetables, melt cheese on pastas The owners of the new Italian and wood-fire pizzas. restaurant Bacari GDL at Rick We sat at a long communal table Caruso’s Americana on Brand put a and started with bite size cremini lot of thought into the design, menu mushrooms stuffed with a five and ambiance. The first thing I cheese blend, toasted chopped noticed was the name of the restau- pecans, basil walnut pesto, and rant molded into a metal sign micro bull’s blood herbs. These shaped like a wine bottle. Colorful herbs have thin bright red stems. empty wine bottles provide a front The underside of the green leaf is a door awning, while inside, an old light burgundy with deep magenta veining. Bull’s blood leaves are wine barrel and collection of wine By Jill Weinlein bottles are reused as lighting fix- tender and sweet with a distinctive earthy beet-like flavor. tures. photo by Jill Weinlein The creative bar and cicchetti Creamy and almost ethereal lob- menu is chalked on the walls. ster bisque is made with lobster The menu is chalked on the walls at Bacari GDL at The Americana on Cicchetti is a small snack or side broth, pureed root vegetables, and Brand in Glendale. The new Italian restaurant serves cicchetti, equiva- a splash of white wine with pieces dish, typically served in a tradition- Americana’s double decker red lent to tapas in Spain - small plates and side dishes, as well as an full of lobster meat. al bacari in Venice, Italy. Here, trolley ring its bell as it passes by. menu including wood-fired salmon, slow roasted short ribs and pizzas. The caprese salad is made with guests can mosey up to the bar for I met a group of friends at Bacari creamy burrata di Gioia and bright- a drink and dine while sitting on GDL to try many of the dishes on ly colored red and yellow heirloom high back stools, or wait for a table the menu. Brothers Danny and topped with bright red pomegran- a fork and knife. Telera rolls are tomatoes. A little sprinkle of fresh to become available. Every now Robert Kronfli and executive ate seeds, finished in the pizza similar to French bread, yet with a micro basil, and a generous dollop and then, guests will hear The chef/owner Lior Hillel opened oven to give it a slightly charred crispier crust outside. This open of basil walnut pesto enhance this flavor. face burger has melted Cheddar, salad. Grey salt is sprinkled on top Other items finished in the pizza house pickled red onions, a spicy to bring out all of the spring fla- oven include a torn pappardelle remoulade, sliced tomatoes and let- vors. Another favorite around the pasta with a slowly braised rabbit tuce. table was the crisp chopped Persian ragu sauce and melted Parmigiana On the menu is a dessert labeled cucumber, crumbled feta, heirloom and Reggiano cheese on top; and “the best cake you’ve ever had” red tomatoes, green onion, za’atar the lobster mac and cheese with a which is actually similar to a sticky and sumac. This woodsy, herbal, five cheese fondue topped with toffee pudding cake with crispy citrusy spice blend from the crispy panko crumbs, lobster and bacon. A few favorites I tried Middle East tops long crispy kale sliced scallions and a splash of included a bread pudding with leaves. white truffle oil on top. clover honey custard; and a For an entrée, I ordered the Thick crust pizzas come out of creamy, milk-based custard per- wood-fired crispy skin salmon daz- the wood-fired oven piping hot to fumed with rose water known as a zled with a walnut dressing and the table. The fromage blanc pizza malabi. It’s one of the most popular sliced scallions. It’s served with is topped with bacon, mozzarella desserts across the Middle East. At peewee potatoes, and was cooked and scallions. It’s photo worthy Bacari it’s served in a mason jar perfectly. with a fried egg on top. I really and layered with shaved coconut, For those who enjoy beef, the enjoyed a slice of the bacon and hibiscus flower syrup and topped slow roasted (for at least 24 hours) double cream brie pizza made with with sugar coated pistachios. short ribs are basted in a beef jus an organic tomato sauce and spiced During lunch they offer $20 and served with a zucchini slaw up with sliced jalapeños. multi-course lunch specials from and tarragon aioli. Chicken dishes A favorite cicchetti is the Bacari 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Happy include an oven-roasted chicken fries layered with roasted garlic Hour is from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m., photo by Jill Weinlein breast topped with lemon, jalapeño and a smoked pepper sauce before on weekdays serving special prices Pizzas come out of the10 foot high oven piping hot with a thick crust and and a caper sauce, and served on a topped with a fried egg. They also on well drinks, specialty cocktails, a variety of toppings, like chorizo with tomatillo salsa, queso fresco and parmesan risotto cake. top an egg on the Bacari’s signa- house wines and sangria, cicchetti a fried egg. The pizza above is with cremini mushrooms, besciamella My favorite vegetable side dish ture open faced burger. It wasn’t and wood fired pizza. garlic and mixed herbs. was the Brussels sprouts glazed my favorite because I thought the 757 Americana Way, Glendale with pomegranate molasses and Telera roll was too thick to cut with (818)696-1460. Beverly Hills celebrates history of the automobile at Concours d’Elegance The 8th annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance will be held on Sunday, May 7 at the Doheny Greystone Estate, 905 Loma Vista Drive in Beverly Hills. The city of Beverly Hills and Friends of Greystone partner for the judged concours of pre-1974 vintage and classic automobiles exhibited at the estate. Numerous motorcycles Railfest from the period will also be on display. The Concours d’Elegance will celebrate the April 29 & 30, 9am-5pm 100th anniversary of Lincoln Motorcars and the 70th anniversary of Ferrari with 135 cars in 15 • Frontier Gunfighters • Arts & Crafts Booths categories. In honor of Ferrari’s 70th anniversary, 10 models from 1954 to 1969 will be on • Antique Farm Equipment • Model Train Display display. • Arts & Crafts Booths • Speeder Rides Additionally, vehicles by Mercedes-Benz, Train Rides Jaguar, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Chevrolet and Cadillac will be featured, as well as pre-World 10 am • Noon • 2 pm War II classics and post-war American and British vehicles and sports cars, grand touring Adults/Seniors $26, Youth 4-12 $16, Childrem 2-3 $12 cars and special interest vehicles. Railfest activities All-inclusive $135 tickets include access to the 46,000-square-foot Doheny mansion; Railroad Visitor Center • Fillmore Historical Museum & Depot unlimited food from Truly Yours Catering; Arts & Food Vendors unlimited beverages and cocktails from Stella Artois and Stella Cidre, Asombroso Tequila, Visit www.fwry.com for tickets & information Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Longshot Coffee and Espresso; and a lecture series and book signing. Visitors can also shop at a pop-up mar- photo courtesy of Beverly Hills ketplace with automobile-related merchandise, jewelry and clothing. Funds raised from the Concours d’Elegance efforts to restore and preserve the historic Doheny mansion and support the nonprofit Friends of Greystone’s park. For information and tickets, visit greystoneconcours.org. 18 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS

What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activities USC names new dean of School of Architecture Milton S. F. Curry has been students, faculty, research and prac- named dean of the USC School of tice to new heights.” Architecture, effective July 1. Curry is the founder of “Critical Additionally, he will be the Della Productive Journal,” an academic and Harry MacDonald dean’s chair journal focused on scholarship and in architecture. creative work on architecture, Curry comes to USC from the urbanism and cultural theory. He University of Michigan Taubman was also was co-founder of College of Architecture and Urban “Appendx Journal” in the early Planning, where he is associate 1990s. dean for academic affairs and As an architectural designer, he strategic initiatives. Chosen after an has been involved with strategic extensive national search, Curry is projects including an exhibition at an expert on race, architecture and the Studio Museum in Harlem, urbanism and how they coincide speculative large-scale urban real with cultural theory and humanities estate development and redevelop- photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center research. ment work in Oakland. Curry’s “We are honored and excited to spouse, Reighan A. Gillam, studies welcome Professor Curry to the race and media in Brazil and will be USC School of Architecture,” said joining USC Dornsife College of Cedars’ COACH for Kids program provost Michael Quick. Letters, Arts and Sciences as assis- photo by Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard “Architecture has a profound tant professor of anthropology. Milton S.F. Curry is the new dean impact on our culture. It is a profes- Curry succeeds Qingyun Ma, who of the School of Architecture. brings healthcare to communities sion and an art, local and global, served two, five-year terms as dean Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s COACH for Kids program unveiled and extremely creative. We know and will remain a member of the two new mobile medical units with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April that Professor Curry will lead our USC faculty. For information, visit usc.edu. 13. Participants toured the new vehicles used to hold mobile clinics for children in underserved communities. They include two exam rooms, an intake room, dispensary for pharmaceuticals and a mini lab for testing. The vehicles will travel to communities throughout Los Angeles four UCLA law school to launch new institute days per week to provide healthcare. For information, visit cshs.org. School of Medicine at UCLA, spearheaded the effort to establish SUMMER SCHOOL onThe UCLAhuman School of Law rights, has “In so screensmany corners of the cam-‘The Promise’ the institute. received a $20 million gift to pus, our faculty and students are ...Our faculty and students are “The Armenian genocide must & CAMPS launch a new institute that will focused on identifying and address- focused on identifying and address- never be forgotten and this need serve as a national hub for human ing the conditions that create social ing the conditions that create social was one reason why we made ‘The rights education and advocacy. unrest, displacement and injustice,” unrest, displacement and injustice.” Promise,’” Esrailian said. The Promise Institute for Human said UCLA Chancellor Gene “However, human rights tragedies Publishing weekly Rights at UCLA School of Law Block. “The Promise Institute will Gene Block – in Syria, the Congo and South through May 25. will be supported by proceeds become UCLA’s center for collabo- UCLA Chancellor Sudan and a global refugee crisis – from the feature film “The ration in this area and will greatly continue to unfold today.” Call (323) 933-5518 Promise,” as well as donations and enhance our ability to serve a glob- plines to train the next generation of Support for the Promise Institute to reserve space today university resources. The grant is al leadership role.” human rights leaders and develop is part of a $4.2 billion Centennial the largest gift to launch a new The institute will advance the strategies to address crises around Campaign for UCLA, which is or email institute in the history of UCLA law school’s already-extensive the globe. scheduled to conclude in December [email protected] Law. work in human rights. Law school Dr. Eric Esrailian, lead producer 2019 during UCLA’s 100th “The Promise,” which is set dur- faculty and students will collabo- of “The Promise” and a faculty anniversary. For information, visit ing the Armenian genocide that rate with scholars in other disci- member at the David Geffen law.ucla.edu. began in 1915, opens in theaters on Friday, April 21. ‘Say NO Bullying Festival’ returns to Griffith Park Celebrities, anti-bullying advocates and community members will come together for the 2nd annual “Say NO Bullying Festival” on Saturday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Griffith Park. The Human Growth Foundation festival’s focus is showing com- passion through action. Children, teens and adults will participate in an outdoor event that engages, edu- cates and empowers them to stand up to bullying. The free event will feature empowerment messages from activists, exhibit booths, giveaways, food and a meet-and- greet session with stars of sports, film, television and comedy. The festival will take place in the Pettigrew area in Griffith Park near 4730 Crystal Springs Drive. For information and schedule, visit hgfound.org. 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photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation LACC College for Kids City highlights sustainability Summer 2017 Starts Saturday, June 17 on Earth Day Let your child explore their world this summer at The Los Angeles Department of Sanitation is holding its annual citywide Los Angeles City College “Earth Day LA 2017” festival on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 Including: p.m. on the South Lawn at Exposition Park. Visitors can view more than 50 exhibits on promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly • Cub Camp 2017: Day camps on LACC’s campus! activities. The event features information on seed planting and mulch 3 choices include: STEM-themed, STrEaM Academy, giveaways. Entertainment includes performances by Tommy the Clown, Swim Camp and classic Cub Camp the West Angeles Angelic Choir and Joyas Divinas del Valle. • Dozens of classes for kids ages 2+, 7 days a week Complimentary food will be available as long as supplies last. The event will be held at 700 Exposition Park Drive. For information, visit lac- • Free Lunch for kids, Monday-Thursday itysan.org. • Swimming Lessons and classes for all ages! Attend FREE Info Session Saturday, May 20 Zoo stresses conservation during 12-2 p.m. Meet teachers, tour campus ‘Wild For the Planet’ celebration ask questions The Los Angeles Zoo’s annual “Wild For The Planet” celebration kicks off on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Please register/RSVP for free. runs through Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 19. The celebration features activities, fun and information spotlighting Los Angeles City College Community Services of- Call: the importance of protecting the environment and animals. This year’s fers a wide array of classes for all ages, ranging 323.953.4000 Ext. 2650 event will be more festive than ever, as the zoo marks its 50th anniver- Email: in topics from Arts & Crafts to Career Training, [email protected] sary with “ZooLAbrate!,” an acrobatic show presented on weekends. Surf: During “Wild for the Planet,” adults and children can enjoy a day at from the classroom to the swimming pool! We’re communityservices.lacitycollege.edu Visit: the zoo, home to 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many student-supported and not-for-credit 840 N. Heliotrope Dr. L.A. 90029 of which are rare or endangered. Visitors will enjoy entertainment, information and tips about everyday ways to sustain and preserve the environment and animals. All activities – including weekend entertainment and presentations on April 22 and 23, April 29 and 30, May 6 and 7 and May 13 and 14 – are free with paid zoo admission. For a schedule, visit lazoo.org/wildfortheplanet. Opening weekend for “Wild for the Planet” launches with an Earth Day education station and games based on Disneynature’s film “Born in China” that will connect visitors with zoo animals native to China, such as snow leopards (pictured). Representatives from Disneynature will provide information and offer giveaways related to “Born in China,” which is scheduled for release on April 21. “ZooLAbrate!” performances will be held every weekend during “Wild For The Planet” at 11 a.m., and 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special animal feedings and keeper talks are at 1 and 2 p.m. Conservation stations throughout the zoo grounds will spotlight efforts to protect and restore species. Children and families can also learn how to make a positive impact on the environment during an interactive puppet show featuring Ricky Raccoon at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. An Earth Expo, with vendors on the weekends of April 22 and 23 and May 13 and 14, and mobile stations on April 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7, empha- sizes local conservation efforts with booths from local environmental organizations. Every day during the celebration, visitors will receive a #SavingSpecies Guide with details on the zoo’s efforts to photo by Jamie Pham protect endan- Snow leopard gered and threat- ened species. Guests can also recycle cell phones, smartphones, iPods, iPads, tablets and MP3 players at the green ECO-CELL bin the zoo’s entry plaza. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. For information, call (323)644-4200, or visit lazoo.org/wildfortheplanet. 20 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Author to offer tips on parenting for success Fusion Academy and Sierra might not help students achieve Canyon School will welcome success. author Julie Lythcott-Haims, right, The Sierra Canyon School upper for a presentation on Thursday, campus is located at 20801 Rinaldi April 20 at the Sierra Canyon St., in the San Fernando Valley. A School upper campus. reception with appetizers starts at Lythcott-Haims authored the 5:15, followed by the presentation New York Times best-selling book at 6 p.m. Admission is free. “How to Raise an Adult: Break Reservations requested by visiting Free of the Overparenting Trap and eventbrite.com/e/how-to-raise-suc- Prepare your Kid for Success.” She cessful-kids-without-over-parent- will discuss how micromanaging ing-tickets-31682712847. and high expectations from parents photo courtesy of Julie Lythcott-Haims

Colburn School announces gala honorees photo by Edwin Folven The Colburn School will honor up and down Grand Avenue and history, Benjamin Millepied has internationally acclaimed dancer, throughout Los Angeles,” said served as an incredibly creative and choreographer and artistic advisor Colburn School president and CEO supportive collaborator with the Open house showcases L.A. High to the Colburn Dance Academy Sel Kardan. “She is a consummate program’s leadership as our artistic Benjamin Millepied and philan- role model for leaders and philan- advisor, and an inspiration to our programs and achievements thropist Alyce Williamson with the thropists, and a tireless ambassador students. He is a vital member of Community members are invited to Los Angeles High School’s annu- Richard D. Colburn award on April for the performing arts and arts edu- the Colburn School’s artistic com- al open house on Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 21 at the school’s annual gala din- cation. It is with honor that we ded- munity, and we are proud to honor Current and prospective families and alumni are expected to attend ner. icate this gala to her and her lega- him and his work at this year’s the open house, which will showcase numerous programs at the “Ms. Williamson is a steadfast cy.” gala,” Kardan said. Olympic Boulevard campus. The school’s museum studies class will champion of cultural organizations “In our dance academy’s short The gala dinner will be preceded debut the new L.A. High Museum in the Ray Bradbury Library. The by a concert by the Colburn event also includes an art show by the Integrated Community Arts Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Pathway (ICAP), which is working to integrate more arts studies into the Hall, which is part of the Los school’s curriculum. WeHo hosts Earth Day school tree Angeles Philharmonic’s “Sounds Additionally, two large L.A. High School banners from 1948 that About Town” series. The gala din- were discovered at a local estate sale will be unveiled at 6:45 p.m. in the ner will take place at Vibiana, library. Programs spotlighting the L.A. High parent center, academics, planting where the honorees will receive West Hollywood and its Public Facilities Commission will recognize athletics and cheer, science fair, robotics, culinary arts, band program their awards. National Arbor Day on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, with a ceremony and drama courses will be included. The gala co-chairs include and tree planting at 9 a.m. at Pacific Hills School. The open house precedes the school’s centennial celebration and Colburn leaders Bea and Paul Participants will plant a native, drought-tolerant tree that will be used as fundraiser on Oct. 20-21. The school was founded in 1873 in downtown Bennett, Adele and Gordon Binder an educational tool. Students will water and maintain the tree. Los Angeles and moved to its current location at 4650 W. Olympic Blvd. and David D. Colburn. Pacific Hills School is located at 8628 Holloway Drive. For informa- in 1917. The Colburn School is located at tion, call (323)848-6895, or visit weho.org. For information, call Joyce Kleifield, executive director of The 200 S. Grand Ave. For information, Harrison Trust at Los Angeles High School, at (323)900-4506, email visit colburnschool.edu. [email protected], or visit harrison-lahs.org. Celebrate spring and Earth Day at Descanso Gardens Descanso Gardens is holding Earth Day events on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The focus is on flower and plant sales for home gardens, plus the Botanic Bling trunk show, perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. On April 22 at 11 a.m., join native garden horticulturist Layla Valenzuela for a guided walking tour spotlighting native plants and pollinators. Students from the Mt. San Antonio College horticulture program will also sell potted plants on both days until 4 p.m. Attend a do-it-yourself workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn how mixing recycled and natural materials attracts garden-friendly insects. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase from the Patina Earth Day menu featuring grilled favorites, salads and a smoothie bar. Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. For information, call (818)949-4200. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 April 20, 2017

Women’s Theatre Fest free workshops and shows West Hollywood and the Los writing personal stories. At 1:30 Phoenix,” “Snatched…Stories Angeles Women’s Theatre p.m., Terrie Silverman will con- From Down Under,” “Awkwardly Festival are co-presenting free duct a workshop titled “State of Fabulous,” “Stories from a Cuban workshops on Sunday, April 23, as the Heart and Country: A Father” and “Unapologetically well as matinee and evening per- Workshop to Access Your Brave Black.” formances. Voice.” Participants will learn Also included is a performance Two free workshops will be how to express perspectives of the by award-winning Broadway held at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at current state of the country. vocalist Eloise Laws at 8 p.m. Kings Road Park, 1000 N. Kings Additionally, five BRAVA per- Tickets for the performances are Road. At 11 a.m., Juliette Jeffers formance events start at 3 p.m. at $15, $25 per pair. For information will conduct “Release and Let Macha Theatre, 1107 N. Kings and to RSVP, call (818) 760-0408, Go,” a workshop focusing on Road, including “My River or visit lawtf.org.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A photograph in the Jan. 29, 2009 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press showed zoo supporters and city officials at a rally in sup- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a port of keeping Billy the elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo. Rock ‘n’ roll icon Slash and then-Councilman Tom LaBonge energized the crowd Public Hearing to consider the following item: and a zookeeper spoke about the importance of continuing work on the habitat that is currently home to Billy and two female elephants. Then- LOCATIONS: ALL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, West Councilman Tony Cardenas called for the city to stop construction on Hollywood, California the $42-million elephant habitat and move Billy to a sanctuary. The council voted to continue building the elephant habitat. On Tuesday, REQUEST: Amendment to the West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance to Councilman Paul Koretz launched a new effort to have Billy moved from the zoo to a sanctuary. For information, see page 1. allow for enclosed driveways accessing subterranean parking to project into the rear and interior side setbacks when adjacent to a residentially zoned property. Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Monday, May 1, 2017 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: CN1, CN2, CC1, CC2, CA, CR

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

The staff report will be available on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org Across 3. Type of ball 1. Ambush 4. Breathe heavily IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only 5. Criticism 5. Country with a blue, white and 9. Band on a heraldic shield red flag those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in 14. Atlas stat 6. Actress, Jessica ______this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood 15. Punjabi princess 7. Tolstoy’s Karenina City Council, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the 16. Sesame Street grouch 8. Capital on the Dnieper 17. Statistics calculation 9. Last quarter Public Hearing. 18. Vampire author Rice 10. School composition 19. Grammar topic 11. Slang for heroin To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening 20. Baseball card statistic 12. Wizard 23. ___nic route 13. Heir’s sound-alike Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- 24. Farm area 21. Balearic ____ cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing 25. Ferment 22. End of poly? impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the 29. Assurance 25. Purchaser 31. “Big Bang Theory” character 26. Consisting of one element City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City 34. Disentangle 27. Band TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. 35. Church area 28. Shore slapper 36. Baja bread 29. Eye-related 37. NFL statistic 30. Like the Owl and the Pussycat Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provid- 40. New York’s ___ Canal 31. Taking it back to the old-school? ed upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to 41. Operatic song 32. Scarf the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO 42. Michigan lake 33. Long ___ 43. Swedish rug 35. Big do (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net 44. Delicious bar 36. One of the Fab Four 45. Serfs in the Middle Ages 38. Goes with oohed ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to 46. Fawn’s parent 39. Ovation 47. Migration formation? 44. Cavity express their opinion in this matter. 48. It’s recorded at Wimbledon 45. Walked alongside one’s master 56. At the end 46. River-mouth feature For further information contact Tara Worden, Assistant Planner in the 57. Cry out 47. Winning gesture 58. 4,840 square yards 48. Annoyance Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: 59. “Likewise” 49. Liver dish [email protected] 60. Nose (out) 50. Must pay 61. Impending 51. Grow dim 62. Boat type 52. Direction pointer Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk 63. Fax, say 53. Decorated, as a cake 64. Wired 54. Outcropping 55. Real spooky Down 56. Licenses, for example Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной 1. Doorpost информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. 2. Common fertilizer compound See Answers page 25 22 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Park La Brea Activities Center Streisand’s birthday benefits Project Angel Food Clifford Bell directs singers from Wilson, of the Supremes, Jodi Arthur Miller, Alex Mohajer, Evan hosts Indian-themed programs Broadway, cabaret and television in Burnett Mandel and songwriter Strand and Patricia a celebration of Barbra Streisand’s Allan Rich. Whiteman. Additionally, the cast of 75th birthday on Sunday, April 23 at The program features Francesca “Encore! A Celebration of the 60th 7 p.m. at the Prospect Theatre in Amari, Lois Bourgon, Justin Anniversary of the MBCC Theater Hollywood. Charles Cowden, Lexi Marman, Program” with David Samuel will The show benefits Project Angel Michael Collum, Angelo Divino, perform. Food, which delivers free meals Joshua Lance Dixon, Mitch Ellis, Tickets are $25. The Prospect daily to clients living with Ter Gallagher, Shelly Goldstein, Theatre is located at 6356 HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney failure, Ilene Graff Ben Lanzarone, Ken Hollywood Blvd. For information, congestive heart disease and dia- Kelsey, William Martinez, Steve call (323)469 0040, or visit betes. Special guests include Mary Masterson, Dana Meller, Mark prospecttheatre.la.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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

photo courtesy of Bhagyasri Benna LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California The Park La Brea Residents Association and Natyasaraswathi Dance School on April 8 held “Natyotsav,” a festival of dances, in the Park La REQUEST: Revision to the West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance that Brea Activity Center Theater. The event started with a “heartfulness” med- would require requests for outdoor dining above the itation session followed by Indian classical and folk dances and music by students and guest artists. Trophies were presented to the performers, and ground floor to be subject to a development permit with model/actress Rebecca Whitman and Danji Thotapalli were recognized as review and decision by the Planning Commission. guests of honor. For information, visit facebook.com/natyasaraswathi.usa and plbra.org. PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits.

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood Homeboy Industries holds annual TIME/PLACE Thursday, May 4, 2017 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. Lo Maximo Awards Dinner West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069

ZONES: All Zones Citywide

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

The staff report will be available on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

photo courtesy of Homeboy Industries 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 More than 1,000 Homeboy incarcerated and gang-involved notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Industries donors, trainees and men and women. They receive staff gathered in downtown Los access to services such as tattoo Planning Commission, via the Community Development Department at, or prior Angeles on March 25 for the orga- removal, anger management and to, the Public Hearing. nization’s annual Lo Maximo parenting classes. Participants can Awards Dinner. also get full-time employment To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening The event was held at JW after completing an 18-month pro- Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- Marriott at L.A. Live. gram. Stakeholders of the organization Homeboy Industries has also cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing were recognized for their contri- announced Ed Flynn as its new impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the butions to help carry out chief development officer. City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City Homeboy Industries’ mission. Homeboy Industries is located TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. Homeboy Industries provides at 130 W. Bruno St. For informa- training and support to formerly tion, visit homeboyindustries.org. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO Lifedriven Foundation event (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to helps children with cancer express their opinion in this matter. The Lifedriven Foundation, a they get to meet their favorite ath- local nonprofit, is hosting an event letes. The foundation also con- at Infiniti of Beverly Hills tributes to cancer research and the For further information contact Jennifer Alkire, AICP, Senior Planner, in the Showroom on April 28 from 5:30 to promotion of access to resources Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: 9:30 p.m., with proceeds support- and information related to cancer [email protected] ing children with cancer. prevention, awareness and screen- The organization was founded by ings. Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Chris Angelo Word in 2006, fol- Ticket prices start at $25. Free lowing his own battle with colon street parking is available after 7 cancer. p.m. The Lifedriven Foundation’s The Lifedriven Foundation is Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- Miracles Project has taken children located at 139 S. Beverly Drive, with cancer on trips to Disneyland, Suite 207, in Beverly Hills. тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- shopping sprees at stores of their For information, visit lifedriv- 6826. choice and sporting events where en.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 April 20, 2017

L.A. Times Festival of Books returns to USC campus The 22nd annual Los Angeles Roach, Luis J. Rodríguez, George Alysha Del Valle and Ana Times Festival of Books, the largest Saunders, John Scalzi, Scott Guerrero, chief of staff for Mayor literary and cultural festival in the Simon, Angie Thomas, Stephen Eric Garcetti. country, will be held on Saturday, Tobolowsky and Ngugi wa The USC campus is just south of April 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thiong’o. the Santa Monica (10) Freeway and Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 Panels in the Wallis Annenberg west of the Harbor (110) Freeway. p.m. on the USC campus. Hall include “Walls and Lines in The campus is accessible by riding Numerous author appearances, the Sand: The Shifting Landscape the Metro Expo Line and exiting at panels and performances will be of Immigration,” “What Are We So the Expo Park/USC Station. For featured. Scheduled speakers and Afraid Of? The Role of Fear in Our information, visit attendees include Kareem Abdul- Lives,” “Truth Matters: Media in events.latimes.com. Jabbar, Margaret Atwood, Andrew the Age of Fake News and Aydin, T.C. Boyle, Michael Alternative Facts,” “Hapa: Mixed- Connelly, Bryan Cranston, Ayesha Race Identity and Representation,” Curry, Roxane Gay, Dave Grohl, “Is This Goodbye, NEA? Virginia Grohl, Hannah Hart, Chris Addressing Our Fears and Hopes Hayes, Tippi Hedren, Marlon for the Arts and Humanities” and James, Clinton Kelly, Rep. John “Living Long or Living Well: Can Lewis, M.G. Lord, Cheech Marin, We Do Both?” Other highlights Danica McKellar, Carol Muske- include a magic show, mariachis Dukes, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Joyce and readings by USC athletic direc- Carol Oates, Kelly Oxford, Chuck tor and football legend Lynn Palahniuk, Nate Powell, Mary Swann, ABC7 News personality

Choral festival brings Asian American communities together The inaugural “Asian Choral lovers to experience the unique Festival 2017” will be held on sounds, cultures and traditional Sunday, May 7 at 5 p.m. at the apparel of different cultures. Arcadia Performing Arts Center. “Asian Americans are considered The Taiwan Center of Greater a minority in this country, but [we] Los Angeles is hosting the festival, have made many contributions, and which kicks off Taiwanese so the Taiwan Center is honored to American Heritage Week and will have the opportunity to host this feature five musical groups repre- event during Asian American her- senting the Armenian, Japanese, itage month,” said conference chair Korean, Filipino and Taiwanese- Dr. Simon Lin. American communities in Los The festival was announced at a Angeles. Performing choir groups press conference on April 18 where include the Los Angeles Belfry organizers stressed the importance Singers (Armenia), the Ensemble of cooperation among Asian Echo and Yunkari Chorus with American communities. Yunjou Daiko (Japan), the Los “If our small communities can Angeles Korean American come together, we will be Musicians’ Association Chorus stronger,” said conductor Gelo (Korea), the Philippine Chamber Francisco, of the Philippine Singers Los Angeles (Philippines) Chamber Singers of Los Angeles. and the Elite Chamber Singers General admission tickets are (Taiwan). $10; $100 for VIP tickets. The The festival brings people from Arcadia Performing Arts Center is different backgrounds together to located at 188 Campus Drive. For experience interpretations of what more information, call (626)307- defines Asian culture. It also pro- 4881 or (626)374-4488, or visit vides an opportunity for music facebook.com/TaiwanCenterLA.

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‘Fast and Furious’ runs out of gas during eighth entry Times have changed. Once, crew, his family, would feel more when a franchise hit five install- significant. Rather than presenting ments, the assumption was plain: any air of mystique, we learn shameless B-movie material. Dom’s motivation rather quickly. Not so for the “Fast and Techno terrorist Cipher (Charlize Furious” series, which hit a Theron) knows how to control remarkable stride five in, produc- him. ing three highly successful and But Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) critically well received action never doubts him. Hobbs flicks in a row. Both audiences (Dwayne Johnson), however, is Parker (Ludacris), Mr. Nobody and critics were on board. Alas, more willing to entertain bleaker (Kurt Russell) and Ramsey the honeymoon might be over. options, at least for one line of (Nathalie Emmanuel) – are all just Things take a bad turn before toothless dialogue. Helping in along for the supercharged ride, the opening credits. “The Fate of their pursuit, Deckard (Jason supplying space filler whenever a the Furious” – what kind of name Statham) – you know, the guy primary character needs to take a photo courtesy of Universal Pictures is that? Sure, it allows marketers everyone spent the previous film breath. Vin Diesel stars as Dom in "The Fate of the Furious." On the heels of to call it “F8” (pronounced “fate” trying to take down – joins up. As for the villain, Theron could if you’re having a slow day), but Apparently Decker’s brother, play Jimmy Carter and be amaz- 2015's "Furious 7," one of the fastest movies to reach $1 billion world- it’s just so tacky. And then there’s Owen (Luke Evans), the villain ing, but her role as Cipher is quite wide, and the sixth-biggest global title in box-office history, comes the that small matter of the plotline. from the previous film, was the trite contribution to the big newest chapter in one of the most popular and enduring motion-picture “F8” remains paper-thin. The seduced by a life of crime thanks screen. serials of all time. past films all featured a popcorn to Cipher, and Deckard wants To start, what’s with those degree of drama among charac- revenge. dreads? For some reason, hackers ters. You’d think a story about Meanwhile, the rest of the crew are either depicted as loners with film and the first entry in a henchmen locates 1,000 cars in Dom (Vin Diesel) turning on his – Roman (Tyrese Gibson), Tej socialization issues or uber-trendy planned trilogy (yes, two more to the area, to which she responds, hipsters ready to culturally appro- come), the hype and need for a with gusto only present in Michael priate whatever trends on Twitter win was high. But problems arose Bay films, “hack them all,” an before their Tuesday morning during production. Diesel and approach to tech dialogue that French roast. Johnson don’t get along. It shows makes this film feel as culturally At least past villains had clear too, since the pair only appear on relevant as a Baby Boomer adding motivations, namely crime lords screen together a couple times. “the” in front of modern lingo vying for power, thieves in search This franchise is built on a good (i.e., “After watching the ‘F8’ of a bigger score or good ol’ bromance, one of which can no trailer on the YouTube, I vengeance. Theron’s Cipher, how- longer happen and the other van- should’ve known how bad it ever, wreaks of a familiar cliché ishing thanks to ego. would be”). odor surrounding far too many The franchise has always been “F8” is what happens when a summer blockbusters. She just known for cranking the action up film tries to provide audiences wants control on a global level. to 11 with incredible car chases everything they want. The result: We’ve seen this before, and it’s and heist scenes filmed rather an awful combination of visual about as original as a luxury car being over-reliant on CGI. “F8” excess and indiscriminate fan ser- commercial. Such a wasted oppor- ignores this rich history, replacing vice. Taking cues from “The tunity. clever live-action sequences with Pirates of the Caribbean” fran- And then there’s Helen Mirren. even more synthetic imagery. In chise, any villain is fair game to Yes, Dame Helen Mirren shows one truly abysmal instance, become a hero, rewriting founda- up for a whopping two scenes Cipher forces Dom to conduct a tional elements of the broader nar- totaling less than three minutes. mission in New York. To stop a rative universe. Hopefully, she made the first pay- convoy, Cipher’s team takes con- Who cares about rationality ment on a nice summer home with trol of all nearby cars with the when star power and nostalgia her earnings. That’s the only posi- ability to self-drive. exist? Perhaps the sequels will photo courtesy of Universal Pictures tive on that front. Perhaps the most ridiculous return “Fast and Furious” to the Charlize Theron stars as Cipher in "The Fate of the Furious." As the first post-Paul Walker moment occurs when one of her fast lane.

DodgersThe Los Angeles unveil Dodgers Jackie Robinson statue unveiled a Jackie Robinson Statue at Dodger Stadium – the first statue in stadium history – as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebrations on the 70th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947. “The Robinson family is thrilled that the Dodgers have chosen to honor Jackie Robinson with a statue at Dodger Stadium,” said Sharon Robinson, Jackie’s daughter. “We appreciate the artist’s depiction of him going into his signature slide as well as addressing my father’s com- mitment to social change with key quotes.” photo courtesy of Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers The statue, which is located on the left field reserve plaza at the sta- plays a biographical paragraph as African-American athletes across dium, depicts a young Jackie well as three of Robinson’s iconic all sports,” said Earvin “Magic” Robinson sliding into home plate, a quotes. The combined statute and Johnson, Dodger owner and former salute to his aggressive and ambi- base stand nearly nine feet tall. Laker great. “Beyond being an tious playing style. The bronze stat- “His impact exceeded beyond extraordinary athlete, Robinson was ue sits atop a granite base that dis- baseball, paving a way for me and an extraordinary individual.

Open casting call in L.A. for ‘Once on this Island’ The producers and creative team casting call. journey to stay beside the man who of the first ever revival of the award- “Once on this Island,” based on has captured her heart. winning Best Musical “Once on this the Rosa Guy novel “My Love, My The musical debuted in May Island” are on an international cast- Love,” is the story of Ti Moune, a 1990, with the Broadway production ing search to find one young woman fearless young dreamer. After a mas- opening that October. It accumulat- to take on the lead role of Ti Moune sive storm rages through her village ed eight Tony nominations including when the show returns to Broadway in the French Antilles archipelago in Best Featured Actress, Best Original later this year. They will hold an the Caribbean Sea, a young man Score, Best Book of a Musical and open casting call in Los Angeles on from the wealthy side of the island Best Musical. April 27 at Third Street Dance. provides a ray of hope, and an unex- Third Street Dance is located at Tony Award-nominated director pected romance blossoms. But when 8558 W. Third St. Michael Arden and the team from their different cultures threaten to For information, visit onceonthi- Telsey + Company will host the keep them apart, Ti Moune begins a sisland.com/casting. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 April 20, 2017 Step Up On Second coordinates emergency bed program in West Hollywood The West Hollywood City access to this program would include Youth and Family Services Council on Monday unanimously instances when shelter beds are not Department for shelter beds. agreed to award a one-year agree- available or when community mem- Through federal and city funding ment with Step Up On Second for an bers who are homeless need a few and a grant from Cedars Sinai emergency hotel bed night program. nights off the street while finalizing a Medical Center, the city also pro- The agreement will not exceed plan for permanent or transitional vides street-based services through $5,000, and includes a list of identi- housing. Step Up On Second’s Multi fied hotels. The city’s contracted agencies that Interdisciplinary Team (MIT). The West Hollywood Social Services provide street-based outreach ser- MIT focuses on populations experi- staff, the Homeless Initiative project vices will have access to this pro- encing chronic homelessness with courtesy of West Hollywood City Hall manager and staff with Step Up gram for clients in need. (Referrals mental health and co-occurring dis- developed the structure for Step Up to this program must be generated by orders to provide housing first ser- Prioritization and Decision County’s Coordinated Entry System. to oversee the hotel bed night pro- the city’s contracted agencies.) vices. Assistance Tool, community mem- The beds under contract with gram for community members in The city of West Hollywood also Once linked to Step Up’s pro- bers have the opportunity to access Ascencia are located at People need. contracts with Ascencia and the Los grams, and upon completion of the shelter beds designated for individu- Assisting the Homeless (PATH). Situations that would warrant Angeles LGBT Center’s Children, Vulnerability Index-Service als who have been entered into L.A.

IceFrom page Age 1 returns to Los Angeles originated in North America about work on the Purple Line extension 45 million years ago. began. The second fossil is most likely a Shortly before Thanksgiving, femur, or thigh bone, of an Ice Age Metro crews unearthed a three-foot elephant. Referred to as a pro- section of a tusk, part of a mam- boscidean, this elephant fossil moth skull and tooth fragments of a comes from either a mastodon or mastodon from the Ice Age estimat- mammoth. These types of early ele- ed to be 10,000 to 15,000 years old. phants were the largest of the land The tusk and skull were encased in mammals during the Ice Age. If it is plaster for protection as they were a mammoth, it would be a transported to a lab, according to courtesy of Metro Columbian mammoth, not a wooly Metro. The Ice Age camel fossil is slightly different than modern dromedary camels. Camelops hesternus had longer mammoth. The L.A. area would Metro has been working with limbs, knobbier knees, and a larger head. have been too warm for wooly Cogstone due to the likelihood that mammoths. The bone itself is a fossils would be uncovered during The Purple Line extension isn’t more than 2,000 fossils while the mastodon, western camel and major weight-bearing bone, is very the Purple Line project. the first subway project that has led Red Line subway was under con- ancient longhorn bison, according robust, and measures approximate- Construction work halts until fos- to fossil discoveries. Metro funded struction. Among them were 64 to Metro. ly 36 inches in length. sils are preserved and removed, a 2000 report by paleontologist extinct species of fish, an Ice Age For information, visit The discovery is the latest since according to Metro. Bruce Lander, who helped discover elephant tusk, an American metro.net/purplelineext.

BillboardsFrom page 1 convey WeHo glitz next 15 years, 17 of which could be on iPhones instead of “buying digital, and three existing billboards music at Tower Records” – will be would be allowed to convert to dig- reflected in the updated policy and ital. Any new billboard would not with the advertising on the Strip. be approved without individual “We’re trying to figure out how review under the California to keep it relevant in an internet-dri- Environmental Quality Act ven world,” he said. (CEQA). Duran said the Strip has always City officials hope updated off- been evolving and has always been site signage can energize the Sunset rebranding itself, and the billboards Strip and make it more exciting. and advertising are just as much a Councilman John D’Amico has part of the branding of the Sunset long been a champion for bill- Strip, like the hotels and nightclubs. boards on the Strip and the culture “From the Marlboro Man to the they help promote, he said on launch of the Beatles’ ‘White’ Wednesday. He said much of the album, the advertising has been part allure of the “iconic” Sunset Strip is of that story, and that lifestyle that heavily rooted in its history, and the Strip epitomizes,” he said. updating the billboards and their The Strip continues to be home photo by Gregory Cornfield policy is part of making sure the to some of the most visible and Looking east, Sunset Boulevard is full of billboards extending the 1.6-mile road. Strip stays iconic and maintains a lucrative spots for advertisers. The unique experience. city estimates that 50,000-60,000 Hollywood. Indeed, one new pro- includes regulations to limit the city’s commissions and com- “It’s a place of culture making,” cars travel along the Strip per day, motion they use shows three brightness, contrast, fast motions mittees will review and alter the he said. “Personally, I think we’re with 1.75 million nighttime patrons women taking a “selfie” photo with and other aspects that could affect proposal before it is considered by at our best when we’re saying we each year. a more glamorous version of them- drivers and quality of life. the full city council. don’t need another bank that closes The city has some negotiated selves on a billboard behind them. Additionally, one aspect that To view the Sunset Strip Off- at 6 p.m.” deals on a few existing billboards “The billboards tell their own makes advertising on the strip so Site Signage Policy proposal, visit D’Amico and Councilman John and tall wall advertisements on the story throughout the eras,” Wilson desirable is the level of congestion WeHo.org. Duran authored a regulation Strip, but the vast majority of exist- said. “We find that people who that naturally limits traffic speed approved last year requiring all new ing billboards do not generate rev- come from rural areas are enam- and allows drivers to see the billboard structures to include spe- enue for the city. The new policy ored with the messages.” advertisements. The proposed reg- Answers From Page 21 cial design festures or art objects. would allow the city to monetize all City staff has started gathering ulations are also aimed at avoiding D’Amico said West Hollywood is new billboards and renovations. feedback from residents in the or minimizing the potential for the first city in the world to pass D’Amico said the business com- community. At an outreach meet- new digital and modified bill- such a regulation, and some designs munity loves the billboards, and ing on Tuesday, some residents boards to result in environmental have already been approved. there are already many applications expressed concerns that the city effects. According to the city’s He said they will enhance the to build more or modify existing might be opening the door for too public notice, the proposed project Strip, and some proposals include billboards. many billboards, and that digital was analyzed pursuant to CEQA, interactive advertisements, 21st Visit West Hollywood, a non- billboards will add more distrac- and would result in little to no century technology, 3-dimensional profit business improvement orga- tion to drivers. impacts to land use and planning, aspects, and exciting ideas for inno- nization that deals with tourism for However, the city is currently and less than significant impacts vative advertising techniques. the city use the billboards as a tool also working on separate measures related to aesthetics, air quality Duran said the technological to pull in travelers, according to and projects to increase safety and and cultural resources. advances seen in the music industry Susan Wilson, a public relations the overall experience for pedestri- The public comment period is – where customers purchase songs spokesperson for Visit West ans. And the existing proposal open until Thursday, April 27, and 26 April 20, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHo releases request for citywide traffic and mobility study Beverly Hills to The West Hollywood City spending a little more to get the starts nor ends in the city, due to nance is a “one-size-fits-all” Council on Monday unanimously study completed faster. traffic generated outside city lim- approach that does not take into honor law authorized a request for proposal The study will be used help its. And as a regional entertain- consideration different travel pat- (RFP) for a citywide traffic and evaluate the performance of the ment destination, the city experi- terns, according to the city’s staff mobility study (CTMS) aimed at city’s current multi-modal trans- ences enormous amount of visitor report. enforcement addressing congestion. portation network, and develop a traffic. The study will also be used to The study will also address transportation sustainability plan With the CTMS, the city will update the city’s Traffic Impact and supporters other modes of transportation for that addresses traffic in the con- update its Transportation Demand Fee to identify funding from new pedestrians, cyclists and people text of current and future mobility Management (TDM) ordinance, developments to sustain a viable The city of Beverly Hills is who use public transit. needs, and options as they relate to which is the application of various TDM program and pay for physi- holding its annual Police Councilwoman Lindsey current and new land uses, poli- programs and strategies by busi- cal improvements. Recognition Ceremony on Horvath said the study is a long cies, regulations and city goals. nesses and new development All findings, results and recom- Monday, April 24 from 3 to 5 time coming. The CTMS will also identify aimed at reducing car trips. The mendations will be brought to the p.m. at the Wallis Annenberg “This citywide traffic study is resources to fund improvements city has received grant funding Transportation Commission and Center for the Performing something that we’ve been asking and programs for the city’s mobil- from the Strategic Growth city council for review and com- Arts. for for quite some time and I think ity needs. Council to develop and update the ments during the development of New police department it will address a lot of concerns we Regional pass-through traffic current TDM ordinance. the study. The overall schedule to employees will be sworn in, hear coming from the community impacts will be identified, includ- The city of West Hollywood is complete the CTMS is anticipated and existing employees who about traffic impacts related to ing travel patterns and their relatively small but it has distinct to be 18 months. Staff also antici- are being promoted will be development and the way our impact on the local roadway sys- districts that function uniquely in pate that a contract will be ready recognized. Awards for community is changing,” she said, tem. Approximately 50 percent of terms of travel patterns and park- for city council approval by June exemplary service will also adding that she would support traffic in West Hollywood neither ing needs. The existing TDM ordi- 19. be given to members of the community who support the Beverly Hills Police Funds, posting Citizen Oversight Department. Committee meeting minutes and The Wallis Annenberg regular updates to projects on the Center for the Performing BeverlyFrom page 1 Hills to improve Measure E procedures district website and keeping a poli- Arts is located at 9390 N. cy and procedures manual for con- Santa Monica Blvd. For competitive bid processes for Isabel Hacker said some of the crit- through this anymore.” struction activities. Other criticisms included the information, visit beverly- change orders were held, among icisms were part of a “recurring Board of education member hills.org. other reasons. The district’s facili- theme.” Howard Goldstein mentioned the lack of a consolidated source that details district policies and proce- ties and planning procedures manu- An example cited in the audit is a district’s ongoing search for a chief dures, an invoice that had been paid al requires a formal solicitation 2015 change order with DLR facilities officer, a position integral before receiving required approval, process for agreements over Group that was valued at $598,989. to carrying out some of the recom- $83,400. The order included a new food ser- and lack of policy on in-house and Superintendent Michael Bregy mended best practices listed in the consultant staffing for the bond pro- “Part of this feels like déjà vu vice building and subgrade parking audit for the district to eliminate said the district should strive to at Hawthorne School, neither of gram. incrementally improve the Measure every year, and part of it is it seems this type of issue. which was present in the original Board of education president Mel E procedures of which the audit was like when we take a step forward, “There are still a number of we also take a step back,” board of scope of work. The district was Spitz had a more optimistic take on most critical. things we’ve discussed that are still education member Noah Margo unable to prove that there had been the audit. “Where we start to benchmark said. “A lot of that has to do with a competitive bid before allowing on the books, so to speak, that we “This is basically a good report, ourselves is right here,” Bregy said. the turnover in personnel. We can- DLR to perform the additional could have done better and should and the variances that you have “As a superintendent in Illinois for not get anything consistent, there- work. have done better, but yet failed to detailed, I saw that staff has seven years, I’ve never had an audit fore we cannot consistently imple- “This is ‘Groundhog Day,’” do so,” Goldstein said. “We have to acknowledged them and indicated that had this much detail, which is ment the practices, we cannot con- board of education member Lisa be honest about that.” what they’re doing to correct them really impressive, which really sistently make sure that policy Korbatov said of the audit’s recom- The district received praise in the and adjust for them,” Spitz said. “I gives us clear direction on how to manuals address these concerns.” mendations. “I’ve gone through report for using other revenue anticipate the next one will be bet- improve our processes and lack Board of education member this, I really don’t want to go sources to bolster its Measure E ter.” thereof.”

cal activity. In fact, he has long been displaying stereotypic behavior, such as repetitive head bobbing, BillyFrom page 1the elephant which goes on for extended periods of time. That’s why [I am] introduc- Committee for consideration. stature,” Koretz said. “It’s sad and ing a measure to ‘free’ Billy and “For many years, Billy has lived wrong to see any animal, living in change the way elephants are treat- in an area completely unnatural for captivity, in social isolation, ed at the L.A. Zoo. We cannot and an animal of his size and of his restricted in movement and physi- must not treat animals in this man- ner.” Sisk said Billy’s head-bobbing is “stereotypical” behavior for elephants in captivity and does not mean he is in pain or discomfort. Sisk added that the “Elephants of Asia” exhibit is large enough for the three pachyderms and reiterated that they are not mistreated. “We are very comfortable with the way we manage the elephants,” Sisk said. “The most recent research shows that it’s not about space, it’s how you manage that space. If you put Billy on 50 acres, he is still going to do the same thing. If you give him 500 acres, he is still going to bob his head.” Koretz said he believes all three elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo should have more space, but he is only seeking to have Billy removed because it would eliminate the issue of having to separate him from the females in the habitat. He also said he wants to move slowly on the issue because he doesn’t believe the photo by Jamie Pham “political will” exists on the council to remove all of the elephants. by the animal welfare organiza- zoo on Tuesday where he “If I thought there was [support tions Voices for the Animals announced plans to call for Billy’s for removing all the elephants], I’d Foundation, Humane Society of removal to a sanctuary. call for that,” Koretz said. “This is a the United States, the Performing “If a facility cannot offer proper decent interim step. The female ele- Animal Welfare Society, Last space, the animals shouldn’t be phants will be in a better place.” Chance for Animals and Elephant there,” animal activist Cheri Koretz said he is looking at Guardians of L.A. Shankar said. “Zoos have a options for places Billy could be Representatives of some of the chance to be much more progres- moved if the council approves his organizations joined Koretz at a sive. I’d like to see the zoo move courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo motion. The proposal is supported press conference in front of the in a more progressive direction.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 April 20, 2017

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